- FOR PARENTS -
2010-11 CONTACT INFORMATION
Questions and concerns can be addressed to following faculty members, depending on the nature of the inquiry, at The Orme School 's main phone number 928-632-7601.
The School's emergency cell phone number 928-379-1873 is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
| Head of School |
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Alyce M. Brownridge |
| Academics |
x2212 |
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Dean of Studies, Emily Kipp |
| Admissions |
x2237 |
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Director of Admissions, Tim Magill
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| Business Office |
x2261 |
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Chief Financial Officer, Bil Zeleny |
| Health Services |
x2298 |
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Director, Kim Hayenga |
| Transportation |
x2219 |
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Stephanie Hamilton |
| Registrar |
x2216 |
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Lin Mullins |
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- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS -
What do I need to know about visiting my child? Visiting our campus is welcomed and encouraged, however we ask that when planning visits you keep in mind the following: Closed Weekends (with the exception of Parents' Weekend) specific activities are planned for these times, and it is likely your child will be busy with required activities and an alternate weekend would be better for a visit. Although we encourage your visit, parents, relatives and friends may not stay in dorm rooms. Here are a few motels/hotels in the area:
Comfort Inn
340 North Goswick Way
Camp Verde, AZ
(928) 567-9000 |
Days Inn
7875 E. Hwy. 69
Prescott Valley, AZ
(928) 772-8600 |
Creekside Lodge
11255 S. Hwy. 69
Mayer, AZ
(928) 632-0777 |
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Cliff Castle Lodge
333 Middle Verde Road
Camp Verde, AZ
(928) 567-6611 |
St. Michael's Hotel
205 E. Gurley Street
Prescott, AZ
(928) 776-1999 |
Cordes Junction Motel
19740 E. Hitching Post Way
Cordes Junction, AZ
(928) 632-5186 |
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Hassayampa Inn
122 E. Gurley
Prescott, AZ
(928) 778-9434 |
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How do I find out how my child is doing? Communication with faculty members concerning your child is encouraged. Twice during the year, advisors and dorm parents will mail a written report to parents on each of their advisees or the students in their dorms. If you have questions or would like to discuss you child further, you may contact the deans, advisor or dorm parent.
How can my child get tutoring help? Orme has a number of student tutors as well as faculty tutors that can help your child in all subjects and skills. Robyn Wilkinson is the Learning Specialist at Orme, and she arranges all tutors and tutoring sessions. The fee for these tutoring sessions will be billed via the business office.
What does my child need to bring? The Parent/Student Handbook has a checklist for what students should bring to school with them.
How do I make travel arrangements for my child? Any questions about transportation can be addressed to Mrs. Stephanie Hamilton or email her at transportation@ormeschool.org. On open weekends and the beginning and end of vacations, Orme will make shuttle runs to the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport for a reasonable cost. On dates or times other than those established, students must arrange private or commercial transportation. All weekends are open if not designated above, although that schedule is subject to change with advance notice. When making travel arrangements to and from vacations, please use the provided information to ensure your student can utilize school transportation.
How can I help if my student is feeling homesick? Most students who are adjusting to living away from home will feel homesick from time to time. Carol Hotchkiss, an expert in residential life at boarding schools, recommends the following as ways for parents to help students who are feeling homesick. In addition, rest assured that the residential faculty at Orme are doing their best to ensure the happiness and success of your child's time at Orme.
Establish set times to call - gradually decreasing the frequency. This will help the student resist making "crisis" calls when he or she is feeling low.
Acknowledge your child's homesickness and reassure him or her that you are confident that attending this school is a good choice and that he or she will make it through this difficult time.
Ask questions and express interest in what is going on at school: classes, sports, friends. Encourage your child to find something positive in these aspects of their life and tell you about it.
Reassure him or her about what is going on at home - sometimes students are afraid they are missing something important at home.
Talk to your child's dorm parent and advisor to work with them to support your child's adjustment.
Understand that your child will most often call when she is sad or lonely, making the situation look much worse than it may be.