New Parent Guide
Important Information for 2013-2014
This page is provided to help families find the information they need to make a smooth and easy transition to the new school year. The links below are a permanent part of our website and are listed for you as a convenient way to quickly navigate our site until you become familiar with it.
Note: Our website has a comprehensive site-search feature (located in the upper right of every page) to enable you to find everything you need!
Getting ready for school in the fall.
May 15 - Mandatory Forms and Information Update e-mail is sent to all families. (If you do not see it in your e-mail, please check spam or junk mail.) This e-mail from Trinity Prep informs you to log in to your account on MyTPS online to update your biographical information and complete required forms for the fall semester. This process must be completed by May 24 before a student’s schedule is released.
May 15 - Summer reading requirements for all grades posted on the Trinity Prep website-link below.
May 21 - Reception for all new 6th grade students/parents
5:15-6:15 p.m. Trinity Grille
- Fall Sports Information Session for ALL students/parents interested in playing a fall sport
6:30 p.m. Auditorium
May 22 - Sports Physicals for student-athletes offered in the Race Athletic Center from 5:30-7:00 p.m. This physical fulfills the requirements for all student/athletes as well as physicals required for new students including non athletes. For complete information on athletic physical and forms requirements, see link below.
May 22–23 - First ImPACT testing sessions held in the DAC. Students who completed Impact Testing last year are not required to do so this year. (If you are a new student and you had ImPACT testing previously, please inform our Athletic Office.) Go to ImPACT Testing 2013 to reserve a date and time.
June 1- Summer reading books available for purchase with Follett bookstore online. For additional book ordering information, see link below.
July 1- Class schedules posted to your MyTPS account by the School; Follett Bookstore opens
August 12, 2013-MANDATORY New Student and Parent Orientation
- Orientation includes technology information for parents and students and a campus tour for students to find classes and locker locations. (Parents: You will meet teachers during Parents Nights at a later date in August.)
- Please arrive by 8:00 a.m. to register.
- 8:30 a.m. Technology Introduction for New Parents and Students
- 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon orientation
- Education Center Auditorium
- Dress is casual. Light refreshments will be served following the orientation program.
We strongly recommend that you put your student’s name on personal belongings including backpacks, cell phones, calculators, lunch boxes, and in their books. Student’s often misplace these expensive items, and it is difficult to return them without a name attached.
All new parents should be sure to check the link to the required physicals, immunizations, and birth certificate details below to be sure that you comply with these requirements before the school year begins.
Useful Website Links
Athletic Information
Books and Summer Reading Requirements and Study Guides
To order books through Follett, click here Follett Virtual Books
Summer Reading 2013-2014
— Book lists, instructions, and study questions
Middle School
Upper School
Middle School Supply Lists
6th Grade Supply List
7th Grade Supply List
8th Grade Supply List
Class Bell Schedule
Calendars
School Calendar
Athletics Calendar
Arts Calendar
College Counseling Calendar
Year-at-a-Glance Calendar 2013-2014
Directory — Administration, Faculty, Staff
Dress Code
Edline Secure Personalized Course Content Website
(New students and parents receive Edline activation code and instructions during New Student Orientation)
Field Trip Information
6th grade -- Ebenezer Alive!
7th grade -- Pathfinder
8th grade -- Pack ‘n Paddle
9th grade -- Camp High Rocks
Handbooks and Forms
Student Handbook (Updated in August of each year)
Athletics Handbook (Updated in August of each year)
College Counseling Handbook
Insurance Requirement for Students
Lunch Program
Parent Organizations
Trinity Parents Organization
Patrons of the Arts
Athletic Boosters
Summer Classes, Camps, and Enrichment Programs
Read all about Trinity's Summer programs and register online.
Technology and Keyboarding Requirements
Learn all about the Technology Department and Parent and Student resources that are available.
All new students must provide this online Typing Skills Assessment by going to http://www.trinityprep.org/page.cfm?p=3991
TPS Glossary of Terms
