New Parent Newsletter - April 18
Welcome! The next few months will be a flurry of excitement, information, and activity as we prepare for your child’s arrival on campus in August. To help keep you on track, we are pleased to share the first issue of the New Parent Newsletter, which is a digest of important and timely items from the New Parent Page at marist.com/newparent and around our community.

You will receive the New Parent Newsletter every other week through May 30. After that date, you will receive the June, July, and August editions of the Weekly Way Newsletter, which is sent to all current parents.
Acceptance Packet Update
We are thrilled acceptance packets have begun to arrive, but we know many are still in transit with the United States Postal Service. In the meantime, you are welcome to pick up a copy of your child’s signed acceptance letter and “Marist Bound” selfie sign from the Admissions Office between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. through next Wednesday, April 24. Current Marist students may take these items home for their siblings.
Marist Bound Photos
We want to celebrate our new students on the Marist Admissions Instagram. Please email a photo of your child holding the “Marist Bound” selfie sign to admissions@marist.com. No names will be shared. Thank you!
War Eagle Welcome: Sunday, May 5
Mark your calendar now for our new student and parent welcome event on Sunday, May 5. Students will meet their peer leaders for the first time and gather with their larger peer groups. The Admissions team will send a separate email later this month with full details.
  • High school families: 1-1:30 p.m. 
  • Middle school families: 2-2:30 p.m.
Course Scheduling
Academic Planning Sessions
Thank you to all who attended Tuesday's academic planning sessions via Zoom for rising 7th and 9th graders. For your convenience, we are pleased to share the recordings of the Zoom and slides from the sessions for those who were unable to join or those who wish to revisit at a later time. They are also available on the New Parent Page.
Course Scheduling Deadline: Friday, April 26 (Mandatory)
  • 7th and 9th grade students request via Google Forms on the New Parent Page.
  • All other grades schedule directly with the Marist Registrar.
7th and 8th Grade Band and Chorus Auditions
  • Band began Tuesday, April 16.
  • Chorus begins Monday, April 22.
  • Register through SignUpGenius via the New Parent Page.
Placement Tests Begin Next Week
  • Math tests begin Tuesday, April 23: Mandatory for 9th graders and optional for 7th graders interested in honors pre-algebra.
  • Honors biology tests begin Tuesday, April 23: Optional for 9th graders only.
  • Language tests begin Monday, April 22: Optional for 8th-11th graders interested in starting foreign language study above Level I in French, German, Latin, or Spanish.
  • register through SignUpGenius via the new Parent Page.
From the Marist Clinic: Required Health Forms
Health forms for the 2024-2025 school year are due by June 1! If your family is new to Marist, you will receive an email late April/early May from Magnus Health Student Medical Record System titled “Marist School Clinic - Welcome to your Magnus Health Account”. You can then log in to Magnus Health to access your child’s account and complete the required Georgia High School Association (GHSA) health forms and health-related tasks. If you have a Magnus account for a current Marist student, your newly enrolled child will be added to your profile. 

Importantly, if your child plans to participate in upcoming fall sports tryouts and performing arts auditions (see below), they must have three GHSA forms on file before the first day of tryouts, including the pre-participation physical evaluation form. Visit the New Parent Page for full details and related forms.
Upcoming Fall Sports Tryouts & Performing Arts Auditions
  • Cheerleading
    • Varsity & JV (grades 10-12) tryouts are May 10, 13, 14, 15.
    • 8th and 9th grade team tryouts are May 13-16.
  • Volleyball
    • Varsity & JV (grades 8-12) mandatory pre-tryout evaluation is May 19.
  • Softball
    • Varsity (grades 9-12) tryouts are May 20-22.
  • Fall Theater Production
    • High school (grades 9-12) auditions are May 22.
Preparing for Middle School
This summer, Marist is pleased to offer “Introduction to Critical Thinking for Middle School Students” for rising 7th and 8th graders. This two-day program is designed to help students smoothly transition to Marist for middle school. With a focus on critical thinking skills and efficient study practices, students will gain the tools they need to excel in their new academic environment. Two cohorts are available in August. Visit marist.com/summercamps to register. 
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