New Parent Information

The Georgia High School Association (GHSA) requires three forms to be completed for all students regardless of participation in school related sports or activities. All three forms must be completed, signed, and submitted by June 2, 2023, via Magnus Health. The three required forms are listed below with additional information.

All new students must take a baseline ImPACT Test as part of Marist’s comprehensive concussion management program. An email with instructions and a unique code for taking the test will be sent mid-July to your student’s Marist email account. The baseline ImPACT Test will take approximately 30 minutes to complete.

The Marist Clinic Nurses will obtain your child’s Certificate of Immunization Form 3231 through the Georgia Registry of Immunization Transactions and Services website, so you do not need to submit this form to us. A form is valid for school if it says, “Up to Date” or “Complete for School.” Please ensure your child is up to date on all required immunizations by June 2, 2023.

All new students now have profiles within Magnus Health. If your family is new to Marist and Magnus Health, you should have received a welcome email from Magnus (service@magnushealthportal.com) on Tuesday, May 2.

Questions or Problems with Magnus Health

Please contact Magnus Health customer support for help using the Magnus System before contacting the clinic. This is a service Marist pays for, and their experts can assist you with how to upload forms, download forms, and more. Customer Support can be easily reached by phone at (919) 502-7689 or email at service@magnushealthportal.com.

Please contact the Marist Clinic with additional questions or concerns at (770) 936-2242 or clinic@marist.com.

Foundations teachers and House Leaders will be using the book "7 Habits for Highly Effective Teens" by Sean Covey with students next school year. The goal is to use this text to help 7th graders learn personal responsibility by building consistent academic and social skills to form good habits at Marist and beyond. All 7th graders should purchase a physical copy of this book and read it over the summer to prepare for discussions and exercises during the school year. It is available on Amazon.

All 7th graders are also required to read an additional book for pleasure as part of Marist’s Summer Reading program.

Teachers will communicate required supplies to students on Schola Brevis, the first day of school, usually through Google Classroom and the class syllabus.  Some common items that are usually required by all teachers of 7th grade core subjects include:

 

Please label all items with student names.

As a friendly reminder, please register for laptop pick-up and training this summer. Once your child picks up the laptop, he/she will have access to Marist email and should check it frequently for important communications from the Marist Clinic, Technology Help Desk, and more. Please register for a student/parent tech session here.

 

Dates: June 7-8, June 14-15, July 26-27, August 2 

 

Location: Marist School Library, Wooldridge Center, second floor

What happens at laptop pickup? While students receive laptop training, parents will attend a brief session about classroom technology, laptop policy, and student helpdesk course.

 

May a parent pick up the laptop? We will be setting up student email and other Marist accounts, so your child must be present. 

 

What if we have questions after we pick up the laptop? Once your child picks up the laptop, he or she will have access to Marist email and should check it frequently for information about Technology Q&A sessions and other helpful tutorials. 

 

Questions? HelpDesk@marist.com The Technology Center, Wooldridge Center, third floor, is open during the summer from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Marist uniform polos are currently available at the Marist Campus Store. You can purchase your polos in store or online. Please do not wait until August to purchase your polos. 

Additionally, please note the following new guidelines for uniform outerwear: 

Visit the Marist textbook page for detailed information on purchasing new and used textbooks. The BNC K-12 textbook store will open online on Monday, July 17. The three-week, free-shipping promotional window, with a $59 minimum purchase, will be available until August 6. 

New students, begin planning now for summer reading.

 

Peer Leaders enjoyed meeting their peer kids at the recent “War Eagle Welcome” event, and they are excited to support new students as they begin their Marist journey.

Peer Leaders will be in touch with their peer kids throughout the summer via text and phone. They are also expected to meet in person at least twice. Additionally, each peer group will host a social in August, so please look for an Evite in late July. Peer groups are composed of approximately 20 new students in the same grade and their peer leaders.

On a final note, we want your child’s transition to Marist to be as smooth as possible. Are there any special circumstances or details you would like your child’s Peer Leader to know? For the timeliest response, please email us at peerleader@marist.com.

The New Parent Support Committee has the pleasure of matching families new to Marist with experienced, current parents to help with a smooth transition to the Marist community. All pairings are now complete, and you should hear from your Marist parent host by Friday, June 2. We encourage you to connect with your host over the summer and use her/him as an additional resource for all things Marist. Please don’t hesitate to contact the New Parent Support Committee Co-Chairs, Tara Bartelt and Sonja Greeley, at maristnewparent@gmail.com. should you have any questions or if your host does not make contact in a timely fashion.   

Auditions are complete. Rehearsal will begin in the fall and take place 1-2 days a week.

Please email Dance Director Mrs. Jillian Bauersfeld with any questions.

Contact Mr. Aaron Schmitt for more information about Marching Band.

Auditions for the fall production are complete.

Campus Ministry provides opportunities for your child(ren) to live their faith, practice our Marist values, and grow as servant leaders during their time at Marist.

Peer Leaders are 11th and 12th grade students who embody the Marist value of hospitality as they are paired with incoming students to welcome them to Marist. Peer Leaders will contact new students directly and will organize get-togethers during the summer and into Term 1, helping new students connect with classmates, as well as reaching out to answer questions and offer encouragement during those first weeks. For more information, contact peerleader@marist.com.

Retreats are a great way to build community and grow spiritually at Marist. Students at every grade level are invited to participate in weekend retreats facilitated by older students who have been selected and trained as leaders. Parents, please save the date for your child’s grade-level 2023-2024 Campus Ministry retreat, beginning with the 7th grade Damascus Retreat on Saturday, September 23 in the afternoon/evening on campus. The full line-up of retreats for the coming school year is available on the Campus Ministry page. Retreats are led by students who are chosen and trained by faculty members to provide a meaningful and fun experience for students to grow in their relationship with God. Retreats are voluntary and more than 90% of students participate in a retreat during their time at Marist. Retreat interest forms will be emailed to parents in August.

Community Service is at the heart of who we are as Marist. Campus Ministry collaborates with the Theology Department to help students put their faith in action through service. Foundations students participate in service projects coordinated through their theology classes. High school students have a service commitment to fulfill each school year, a limited number of service hours they complete on their own with support from Campus Ministry.

 

Prayer and Liturgy guide our experience as a community of faith. Our community starts each day together in prayer, often led by individual students. For daily Mass, prayer services, and all-school liturgies, students are invited to serve as lectors, altar servers, and music ministers. For more information, contact Campus Ministry. 

Tuesday, August 15: Rising 8th, 11th, and 12th grade students 

Wednesday, August 16: Rising 9th and 10th grade students; new 11th and 12th grade students

Thursday, August 17: Rising 7th grade students

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 8:10 a.m. – 3:05 p.m.

Late Start Wednesday*: 9:10 a.m. – 3:05 p.m.

Early Dismissal Friday: 8:10 a.m. – 2:40 p.m.

Tutorial held Monday through Thursday: 3:05 p.m. – 3:35 p.m.

 

*Occasionally, there will be an early start on Wednesdays, which will be communicated in advance to students and parents.  

When arriving in the morning, students should go to their lockers and then make their way to their first hour class. The earliest a child may be dropped off on campus is 7 a.m. when the doors to the school are unlocked and the cafeteria is open. If arriving on campus early, the cafeteria serves light breakfast items. The library, which opens at 7:30 a.m., is a good place to congregate while waiting for school to begin. Most students will arrive between 7:30-8 a.m. School officially begins at 8:10 a.m. A student is late if arriving after 8:10 a.m. and should check in at the Attendance Office, located Room 114 of Ivy Street Center, before going to class.

 

To drop off your child for school, proceed past the security booth. You may turn left into the flag circle to drop off or continue to Centennial Center and circle through the traffic roundabout to let your passengers off in front of Ivy Street Center. Please go slowly, pull along the curb, and follow instructions of the security guard who will facilitate the smooth flow of traffic. No student should be dropped off along the road to the rectory or behind Ivy Street Center near the pool.

 

Following the end of school at 3:05 p.m., students can take advantage of tutorial, a 30-minute optional period of extra help, where students can meet with teachers before going home or attending after school practices and activities which begin after 3:35 p.m. The Library and the Academic Center are open until 4:30 p.m. and provide a supervised area for a student to complete assignments.

 

To pick up your child, enter campus the same way as in the morning and proceed to the roundabout in front of Centennial Center. Security will direct cars to pull as far up as possible along the curb in front of Ivy Street and into the circle. Stay with your car where your child will meet you. If you must park and leave your car, proceed to the main parking lot. Students should not be picked up at the soccer concession stand or road to the rectory.

 

Click here for the carpool map.

For lunch, a student has the option of bringing lunch from home or purchasing a meal in our cafeteria. Sage Dining Services provides a variety of options each day. The procedure is simple. A student enters the food line to select a full hot meal or other items such as pizza, chicken sandwiches, soup, salad, drinks, etc. To pay for the meal, students scan the barcode on their student ID or from the 5star app. This connects directly to their student account. No cash is accepted. Each student’s barcode is unique and should not be shared with others.

The cafeteria also serves breakfast items, some snacks after school as well as food during activity period. Click here to learn more about the Marist School Cafeteria.

Philanthropy is an integral part of our culture at Marist School and is essential to the vitality of the educational experience we provide. Our longstanding legacy of giving from parents and others in the school community helps Marist in its pursuit to provide a world-class Catholic education infused with the spirit and values of the Society of Mary. The Annual Fund is Marist’s top fundraising priority and benefits every student, every day. Learn more about the Annual Fund and other giving opportunities at Marist in the philanthropy brochure.

During your time at Marist, there will be several opportunities for your extended family to engage with the school. Since grandparents are an important part of your child’s life, Marist will invite them to key events, such as our Grandparents Day, and send various communications to them throughout the year. 

Please mark your calendars for Grandparents Day on Friday, April 19, 2024! This biennial event is a wonderful opportunity for current grandparents to visit Marist School, learn about the history and educational philosophies of the school, and interact with their grandchildren. To be sure your child’s grandparents receive our communications and invitations, please complete this New Marist Grandparent form by Friday, June 30. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Ally Hinojosa. 

 

View photos from our last Grandparents Day event.