Parent: Once everyone arrives to school by 8am, do you go straight to classes?
You: ______
What is No, you have one of these three morning activities-Advisory, Assembly or Class Meeting.
100
Parent: What are the average sizes of your classes?
You: ____
What is 12-16 girls
100
Parent: I've heard that Agnes Irwin has a great sports program. How many varsity teams do you have?
You: We have ____ varsity teams
What is 14
100
Parent: What is that thing I heard you guys do against EA every year? It's some time in Winter & you guys play sports against each other.
What is AIS/EA Day
100
This famous AIS Alum (Class of 1984) made her name in the world by launching a self-titled brand selling shoes, handbangs, etc.
What is Tory Burch
200
Parent: Is it common for girls to have attended Agnes Irwin all of their life?
You: Sort of, about 1/3 of girls in the senior class started in kindergarten. We call them ____
What is Lifers or Super Survivors
200
Parent: I heard you guys take learning outside of the classroom with community service. Is there a requirement for that?
You: Every student has to complete at least a _____ hr community service requirement over the 4 years.
What is 40
200
Parent: I don't want my daughter to be too overwhelmed in upper school. Is there a requirement for sports and after school activities?
What is Freshman & Sophomore have to do 3 seasons of sports (in or outside of school) or take fitness classes. Juniors & Seniors only need 2 seasons.
200
Parent: Do seniors have any traditions?
You: Yes, they do _______.
What is Senior Assemblies. It is a graduation requirement for all seniors. They have to do a 10 minute speech on the topic of their choosing and present to the upper school.
200
Mary Patterson McPherson is another AIS Alumna. After graduating AIS, she went to this local college and later became the president.
What is Bryn Mawr College
300
Parent: I've heard that Agnes Irwin prides itself on diversity and inclusion. How diverse is the student body?
You: ___% of students identify as a person of color
What is 24%
300
Parent: After you guys finish with exams, is school over?
You: No, 9th graders participate in ______, 10th & 11th graders go on _____ and 12th graders do _____.
What is C21 Challenge, SSP, Senior Seminars
300
Parent: My daughter is more into art than sports. What opportunities does she have?
You: Well she can ____
What is take art classes like photography, media arts, studio art. She can audition for the shows here at AIS or at haverford. She can be in vocal or instrumental ensemble
300
Parent: Do you guys do anything special sophomore year?
You: Yes, we have ______. It is a day where you start off by having breakfast with your class, having a ceremony where you get your class rings and then you have fun field day afterwards, usually with a bouncy house.
What is Sophomore Day
300
Betty Shellenberger is an AIS alumna who excelled in the world of sports & made it into the National ____ Hall of Fame.
What is Lacrosse
400
Parent: I'm nervous that my daughter will feel like an outsider coming into the 9th grade. Will she be the only one?
You: No, actually about _/_ of the Upper School started in 9th grade
(Hint: It's a fraction)
What is a third
400
Parent: What if there is an AP that my daughter is interested in and AIS doesn't offer it in school?
You: Senior year, girls can apply and up to 10 girls are selected to take the AP of their choice through the _____
What is Online School for Girls
400
Parent: My daughter is really excited to be in your STEM club. When do clubs meet and how many can you join?
What is Clubs meet on B & D days. You can join 1 or 2 clubs.
400
What are the names of the two assemblies we have at the end of the school year. One is meant to show off the new yearbook and the second one is meant to pass off leaderships of clubs, boards and orgs.
What is The Publications & Change Over Assemblies
400
Parent: Do alumnae ever find their way back to Agnes Irwin as faculty members or teachers?
You: Yes, in fact, we have a few. One example is ____. (you have a few options)
What is Senora Ortiz, Mrs. Verdeur
500
Parent: I want the best teachers for my daughters.
You: Well that's perfect because ___% of the faculty has been here for more than 10 years.
What is 67%
500
Parent: I want my daughter to take 5 or more AP classes because I heard it looks good on college applications. Is that common?
You: Well ____% of AIS girls take more than 5 APs.
What is 47% of girls
500
Parent: I know that you girls are always busy with school, extracurriculars, etc. If you are ever struggling in a class, is there someone who can help you?
What is The Student Support Services or Learning Specialist. Also, girls can meet with their teachers during 6th period.
500
Parent: Do you guys ever have any competition between the grades?
You: Well every February, the athletic association hosts the _____. The seniors usually win though.
What is The Hallway Competition
500
This Act is re-named after an AIS alumna who passed away. This act fights for safer college campuses.