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Michael Turner

Head of School

Phone/Extension: 4122
Justin Cooper

Director of Athletics

Phone/Extension: 4145
Ashley Foltiny

Director of Data Operations

Phone/Extension: 4193
Rafhia Foster

Director of Enrollment

Phone/Extension: 4117
Shane Kinsella

Head of Middle School - Assistant Head of School for Educational Excellence

Phone/Extension: 4186
Timothy Lightman

Head of Lower School

Phone/Extension: 4704
Kris Ryan

Head of Upper School

Phone/Extension: 4128
Amanda Schauerman

Upper and Middle School Nurse

Phone/Extension: 4188
Morgan Nappi

Business Office Generalist

Phone/Extension: 4131

New Family Handbook

2022-2023 New Family Handbook

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We look forward to getting to know you! As you go through the admissions process, be sure to check below to find the answers to common questions.

List of 6 frequently asked questions.

Q. When is the right time to begin the admissions process?

For the 2022-2023 school year, it is recommended to begin the admissions process in October 2021. Learn more about how to apply to Shipley.
Q. Do we have to submit an application before we make an appointment to see the school?

No, it is not necessary to submit an application before scheduling a tour of the school or attending one of our Open Houses. However, we do ask that families submit the application before scheduling a parent meeting and student meeting. Register to attend one of Shipley's Admissions Events.
Q. I see that we have to provide Shipley with our child’s academic transcripts for the past three years. Do they have to be official transcripts or can I provide those documents to you directly?

We require that official transcripts be sent to Shipley directly from your child’s current school.
Q. If we will be applying for tuition assistance, do we complete this process at the same time as we go through the admission process for our child?

The application for tuition assistance can be processed beginning in early October for the upcoming school year. This process should be completed simultaneously with the admissions process. Shipley will not offer admission to a family that is also applying for a tuition assistance grant until both processes are complete. Read more about Shipley's tuition assistance process.
Q. If we are admitted to the school, when do we have to provide Shipley with an answer and a signed contract?

Families have until March 1 to accept our offer of admission and enroll their child. See what it's like inside the Shipley Community.
Q. Does Shipley have a birthday cut-off?

Yes, an applicant must be four years old on or before August 31 to be enrolled in Pre-K and five years old to be enrolled in Kindergarten.

Admitted Families

Welcome to Shipley! We can’t wait to see you on campus in the near future. In the meantime, read below to find information to help you prepare to join the Shipley community.

List of 11 frequently asked questions.

Q. What are key dates for the beginning of the school year?

Families can download the Important Dates and Holidays calendar.
Q. What medical forms are required for new students?

Shipley uses an online database called Magnus Health for all student medical information. Magnus is a web-based system and you will have continuous access to your student’s health records as well as the ability to access and immediately upload all forms directly into the system. No more papers, snail mail, or trying to figure out what is missing!

To access your Magnus Health SMR Account:
Log into ShipleyNet with your username and password, then click on the button titled “Magnus Health SMR Portal.”

We ask that you enter the health information required within your Magnus Health SMR account for each child attending Shipley no later than July 31. Timely submission of health information and other forms is vital so that preparations can be made prior to the first day of school. You will receive weekly reminders as long as there are outstanding items in your account. Please reserve 20 to 30 minutes per child, depending on particular circumstances. The good news is that you will not have to repeat this work next year: the data is securely stored, so going forward you will simply provide updates to the record as needed.

Contact schoolnurse@shipleyschool.org with any questions regarding the forms.

Questions about Magnus?
If you are having difficulty navigating the Magnus system, entering data online, or downloading the hardcopy coversheets and forms, or if you have any other questions, please contact customer support at Magnus Health SMR by phone at 877-461-6831 or by email at service@magnushealthportal.com.
Also, please feel free to consult the Magnus Health Privacy and Security page at www.magnushealth.com/privacy-and-security/.
Q. Who should I contact with questions about transportation?

Please contact transportation@shipleyschool.org.

Visit http://www.shipleyschool.org/Page/Admissions/Transportation for more information about transportation including the Transportation Registration Form.
Q. What is Shipley’s dress code?
The dress codes for Lower, Middle, and Upper School are accessible in student handbooks.
Q. When do families receive user IDs and passwords to access the Parents section of the Shipley Website?

Parents/guardians should use the user IDs and passwords created during the admissions process.
Q. Where can I find more information about Shipley's 1:1 laptop program?

See the Educational Technology page for details and contact information.
Q. Where can I find the summer reading lists?

The summer reading lists and other back to school information are available at www.shipleyschool.org/backtoschool.
Q. What do I need to know about Upper School Fall Pre-Season Sports?

Information on pre-season sports is available on the Athletics page. For more details on Upper School pre-season sports, please contact Katelyn Taylor at 610-525-4300 ext. 4221.
Q. When do students get user IDs and passwords to access the Students section of the Shipley Website?

New students receive website user IDs and passwords during the first week of the school year.
Q. When do students get Shipley email addresses?

New students receive Shipley email addresses during the first week of the school year.
Q. I don't remember my website login. What do I do?

It's quite easy. Please go the login screen and click on enter your email address and click Next. On the next page, click "Forgot Password" You will receive an email to reset your password.

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  SEPTA - Shipley can be reached via the Paoli Local (SEPTA R5) to Bryn Mawr. Trains originating from both east and west make stops at Bryn Mawr station approximately every half hour. The station is one block from Shipley's Upper Campus.

The Shipley School is a private, coeducational day school for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students, located in Bryn Mawr, PA. Through our commitment to educational excellence, we develop within each student a love of learning and a desire for compassionate participation in the world.

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List of 9 members.

Michael Turner

Justin Cooper

Ashley Foltiny

Rafhia Foster

Shane Kinsella

Timothy Lightman

Kris Ryan

Amanda Schauerman

Morgan Nappi

New Family Handbook

Looking at Shipley

List of 6 frequently asked questions.

Q. When is the right time to begin the admissions process?

Q. Do we have to submit an application before we make an appointment to see the school?

Q. I see that we have to provide Shipley with our child’s academic transcripts for the past three years. Do they have to be official transcripts or can I provide those documents to you directly?

Q. If we will be applying for tuition assistance, do we complete this process at the same time as we go through the admission process for our child?

Q. If we are admitted to the school, when do we have to provide Shipley with an answer and a signed contract?

Q. Does Shipley have a birthday cut-off?

Admitted Families

List of 11 frequently asked questions.

Q. What are key dates for the beginning of the school year?

Q. What medical forms are required for new students?

Q. Who should I contact with questions about transportation?

Q. What is Shipley’s dress code?

Q. When do families receive user IDs and passwords to access the Parents section of the Shipley Website?

Q. Where can I find more information about Shipley's 1:1 laptop program?

Q. Where can I find the summer reading lists?

Q. What do I need to know about Upper School Fall Pre-Season Sports?

Q. When do students get user IDs and passwords to access the Students section of the Shipley Website?

Q. When do students get Shipley email addresses?

Q. I don't remember my website login. What do I do?

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Transportation