Quick Reference Guide

2015-2016
Quick Reference Guide
Campus Phone Numbers
Upper School Office (Grades 9-12):
Upper School Office (Grades 6-8):
Lower School (MR) Office: Lower School (SAR) Office: School Receptionist:
Sheri Zagata
Barb Cochrane
Donna Branney
Gwen Cornwell
Tracey Ramos
(803) 807-4141
(803) 807-4200
(803) 807-4311
(803) 807-4351
(803) 807-4000
Other Important Numbers
Admissions:
Kelly Adams (803) 807-4110
Admissions – Boarding Students: Debbie Austin (803) 807-4145
Athletics: Christy Lambert (803) 807-4197
Boarding Program Director:
Steve Sark
(803) 807-4113
Campus Wear: Sally Settle (803) 807-4106
College Planning and Placement:
Terry Stoker
(803) 807-4108
Events: Kelly Davis (803) 807-4144
FACTS and Tuition Payments:
Susan Carpenter (803) 807-4129
Financial Aid:Sheri Burchill(803) 807-4103
Fundraising: Bonnie Spacek (803) 807-4114
Guidance- Registrar:
Amanda Harmon
(803) 807-4116
Guidance- Counselor: Trisha Kirkland
(803) 807-4119
Health Services: Michelle Harris (803) 807-4126
Lost and Found: Contact School Office
Marketing and Communications:
Kyndra Bremer
(803) 807-5510
RenWeb:Contact School Office
Office Hours
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
School Hours (Except Mondays)
Upper School:
Lower School (MR):
Lower School (SAR):
8:10 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
8:20 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
8:20 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Ben Lippen has late start for all students every Monday. School begins one hour later and ends at the
regular time. This allows the faculty and staff time for professional development.
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Table of Contents
Campus Maps
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Who We Are
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Our Logos
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Organizational Chart
14
Faculty & Staff Directory
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Terminology16
Kick Back Programs
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How To Stay “In The Know”
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Count Me In!
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How To Support BLS
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Campus Wear Guidelines
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Athletic Information
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1 Resident Housing
5 Administration and Upper School 7 Large Group Instruction (LGI) Building
2 Lower School Building (grades 9-12) Classroom Building 8 Hathaway-Weeber Athletic Complex
3 Multi-Purpose Room
6 Gymnasium, Caswell Center, and
4 Upper School (grades 6-8) Dining Room
Classroom Buildings
Campus Maps |Overview Map
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6
7
14
3
15
A
Classroom
B
Classroom
4
5
13
8
9
10
11
18
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1
Administrative and
High School Offices
12
16
17
Library
19
Lobby “A”
201
101
Classroom
Women
Classroom
Women
Men
Men
102
Classroom
105
Classroom
202
Classroom
205
Classroom
Main Entrance
Janitor’s
Closet
Equip.
Room
Lobby “B”
Office
Equip.
Room
203
103
Classroom
106
Classroom
Classroom
206
204
104
Classroom
107
Classroom
Classroom
Classroom
Campus Maps | Upper School Campus (Grades 9-12)
Storage/Prep Room
207
Classroom
108
Computer Classroom
First Floor
20
Office
Mechanical
Equipment
Room
Second Floor
Storage
Mechanical
Equipment
Room
6
303
302
305
308
307
Upper School Campus (Grades 9-12)
301
304
306
Office
Office
Kitchen
Campus Maps | Upper School Campus (Grades 6-8)
310
309
Teacher Lounge/
Office
7
Office/
Storage
Kitchen
Kitchen
Maintenance
Main
Entrance
Offices
Dining
Room
Control
Room
Second Floor
Storage
Lockers
Storage
Washer/Dryer
Boy’s
Showers
Bathroom
Bathroom
Locker
Room
Storage
Boy’s
Locker
Room
Office
Girl’s
Showers
Storage
Girl’s
Locker
Room
AD
Office
Boy’s
Bathroom
AD
Assist.
Office
Girl’s
Bathroom
Training
Room
Office
Office
Closet
Closet
Locker
Room
Weight
Room
Locker
Room
Courtyard
Main Entrance
Consession
Stand
Gym
Girl’s
Bathroom
Men’s
Bathroom
Campus Maps | Auxiliary Buildings
(LGI) Large Group
Instruction Building
First Floor
114
113
Girls
112
111
201
Boys
Girls
Boys
110
Boys Girls
Teacher
Work
Room
and
Kitchen
200
Bathroom
Nurse
Teacher
Work
Room
108
109
Principal’s
Office
106
107
104
103
Campus Maps | Lower School – MR
Storage
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Playground
102
101
Playground
201
202
204
206
East Building
Second Floor
203
205
207
211
Men
209
M4
M3
M2
E101
E100
Kitchen
S14
Men
Restroom
S12
S10
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St. A
Auditorium
Courtyard
S16
W3
W4
Ladies
Men
W2
W1
CEF
W6
W8
Main Entrance
D. East Building
First Floor
100 Cafeteria
101 Music Classroom/PE Office
Second Floor
A. Auditorium
201 Art/Language Culture’s Classroom
202 2nd Grade Classroom
B. West Building
1 Child Evangelism Fellowship 203 3rd Grade Classroom
204 2nd Grade Classroom
2 School Office
205 Work Room
3 1st Grade Classroom
206 Seacoast Classroom
4 Conference Room
207 5th Grade Classroom
6 Principal’s Office
209 Library
8 Teacher Work Room
211 Library
213 4th Grade Classroom
C. South Building
10 Pre-K Classroom
E. Modular Classroom
12 Work Room
14 Kindergarten Classroom
F. Available Parking
16 Kindergarten Classroom
Discovery
Room
Ladies
Men
Discovery
Room
Campus Maps | Lower School – SAR
Ladies
M1
213
Ladies
Pre-K, kindergarten and first grade exit
through courtyard to front parking lot.
Music exit through dining room to back
parking lot.
Art, second grade, and third grade exit front
stairs, outside door and to back parking lot.
Discovery, fourth grade, library, and fifth grade
exit back stairs through back breezeway
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Who We Are
Our History
More than a half-century ago, the leaders of Columbia International University (CIU) had a vision for a
model school—a center of influence in the Christian school movement—that would instill thorough
Christian discipleship, high academic standards, and a call to world evangelization. This vision, coupled
with faith and courage, gave birth to Ben Lippen School (BLS)
in 1940. The name Ben Lippen, a Scottish phrase meaning
Our Mission
“Mountain of Trust,” captures the essence upon which Ben
Ben Lippen School seeks
Lippen was founded 75 years ago.
Before becoming a Christian school, Ben Lippen was a
summer conference center operated by CIU (formerly
Columbia Bible College), providing respite from the summer
heat of Columbia, South Carolina. The cool mountain air
of western North Carolina served as a beautiful and restful
setting for those serving in full-time and lay ministry to
receive encouragement and training.
to glorify God by assisting
the family and church
in equipping students
spiritually, academically, and
socially under the Lordship
of Jesus Christ.
Robert C. McQuilkin, CIU’s first president, realized that Ben Lippen was only being used three months
out of the year and that it could meet another need—a need for quality Christian education for the
children of missionaries. In 1940 Ben Lippen opened its doors to high school boys.
In 1952 when Robertson McQuilkin, son of Robert C. McQuilkin and 1944 Ben Lippen graduate, was
named Ben Lippen’s headmaster, the school became
coeducational. It flourished as a secondary school. In
Our Vision
December of 1980, a fire destroyed Ben Lippen’s primary
A Ben Lippen School graduate
building. Years of planning to rebuild did not come to
influences the world by
fruition. In 1988, Ben Lippen moved to new facilities
adjoining the CIU campus in Columbia. Over 200
demonstrating lifelong
boarding and day students in grades seven through 12
commitment to
enrolled at the new campus.
loving and obeying God,
pursuing biblical truth, and
humbly serving others.
The elementary program was launched in 1990 when Ben
Lippen Elementary School opened in the facilities of St.
Andrews Presbyterian Church in Irmo, South Carolina. In
1996, a second elementary school, Ben Lippen Northeast,
was opened using space at Spears Creek Baptist Church in Elgin, South Carolina. Currently, Ben Lippen
Elementary School has two locations owned by the school—the Monticello Road Campus and the St.
Andrews Road Campus.
Today Ben Lippen is comprised of more than 700 students. Families served by Ben Lippen represent
over 123 local churches and 10 foreign countries. Ben Lippen continues its tradition to serve as a
model of academic distinction. Graduates are accepted to some of the finest colleges and universities.
The result is generation after generation of Ben Lippen alumni who build their lives on biblical
values and contribute to society as doctors, lawyers, missionaries, pastors, business leaders, military
personnel, husbands and wives, and dads and moms.
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Our Distinctives
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Ben Lippen is a Christian college and “calling” preparatory school.
One hundred percent of our graduates are accepted into college.
Our seniors (class of 2015) received nearly six million dollars in renewable scholarship monies.
Ben Lippen has produced 60 National Merit Scholars since 1988.
As early as eighth grade, Ben Lippen students begin individual testing and guidance counseling
related to aptitudes, interests, and abilities to prepare for their next steps after graduation.
More than 50 percent of Ben Lippen full-time faculty have obtained or are working toward an
advanced degree.
Twenty percent of Ben Lippen Upper School students in grades nine to 12 are international boarding students who live on campus. This provides an enriching cross-cultural experience for both day and boarding students.
All Ben Lippen students in grades Pre-K through 12 participate in weekly chapel services.
A Ben Lippen student is engaged in active Bible study and discussion for approximately 180
hours per year.
Our Accreditations/Affiliations
• Ben Lippen is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and AdvancED.
• Ben Lippen is a member of the South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA).
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Our Logos
Ben Lippen School has a rich heritage which is
captured in the school’s Seal.
Green symbolizes life and the spiritual,
academic, and social growth which we aspire
for every student.
Ben Lippen is a Scottish phrase meaning
“Mountain of Trust.”
A reminder that we serve
the King of Kings.
The Asheville
campus was
surrounded by
trees. Trees also
suggest the
bearing of fruit
which we desire for
our graduates. The
Columbia campus
is also encircled by
many trees.
The school originated
on top of a mountain
in Asheville, NC and
now resides at the
highest point in
Columbia, SC. In fact,
the word “Monticello”
(the street on which
the campus is
located) means “little
mountain.”
Gold symbolizes the
glory of God.
This verse describes the life of
victory upon which Columbia
Bible College (now Columbia
International University) and
Ben Lippen were founded.
Ben Lippen began in 1940 in Asheville, NC.
We moved to Columbia, SC in 1988.
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Our Logos
The Seal is reserved for Ben Lippen School’s official
documents and events including diplomas, transcripts,
and commencement.
The Logo of Ben Lippen School is the contemporary
design and primary symbol used for campus wear,
communications, publications, website, and signage.
The Spirit Logo is the symbol for Ben Lippen School’s
athletics and student activities.
The Falcon (aka “Talon”) is Ben Lippen School’s mascot
and is used for athletics and student activities.
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Ben Lippen Organizational Chart
Students
Administrative Assistant
for Boarding Program
Mrs. Debbie Austin
Houseparents
Boarding
Program Director
Mr. Steve Sark
Assistant Dean of
Students
Mr. Ben Porter
Dean of Students
Mr. Shannon Glenn
Guidance Counselor
Mrs. Trisha Kirkland
Upper School Faculty
College Planning and
Placement Coordinator
Mrs. Terry Stoker
Registrar
Mrs. Amanda Harmon
Lower School
Faculty
Lower School
Lead Teachers
Health Services
Ms. Michelle Harris
Administrative Assistant
(Grades 6-8)
Mrs. Barbara Cochrane
Administrative Assistant
(Grades 9-12)
Mrs. Sheri Zagata
Assistant Lower School
Principal
Mr. Ben Porter
Assistant AD
Mr. Derek White
Mr. Ryan Molony
MR Administrative
Assistant
Mrs. Donna Branney
SAR Administrative
Assistant
Mrs. Gwen Cornwell
Coaches
Associate AD
Mrs. Christy Lambert
Boarding Admissions
Mrs. Debbie Austin
IT Technician
Mr. Lee Alexander
Lower School Principal
Mrs. Stephanie Bailey
Dir of
Academic Technology
Mr. Jacob Huss
Athletic Director
Mr. Scott Jones
Academic Deans
Upper School Principal
Mr. Max Russell
Admissions
Director
Mrs. Kelly Adams
(Day Students)
Events
Coordinator
Mrs. Kelly Davis
Development
Director
Mrs. Bonnie Spacek
Director of Academics and
Faculty
Mrs. Jennifer Pilpe
Tuition and Finance
Coordinator
Mrs. Susan Carpenter
Marketing and
Communications
Director
Mrs. Kyndra Bremer
Ben Lippen School
Headmaster
Mr. Chip Jones
CIU Provost & Sr. Vice
President for Academic and
Student Affairs
Dr. James Lanpher
Ben Lippen School
Board of Directors
Dr. Bill Jones, Chair
CIU President
Dr. Bill Jones
Columbia International University
Board of Trustees
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Human Resource
Assistant
Mrs. Sally Settle
Accounting Director
Mrs. Sheri Burchill
Faculty & Staff Directory
Please Note: You must dial “807” before each extension to direct dial an individual.
Headmaster
Chip Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4107
Academics and Faculty
Jennifer Pilpe, Director . . . . . . . . . . . 4124
Accounting
Sheri Burchill, Director. . . . . . . . . . . 4103
Susan Carpenter, Coordinator. . . . . . . 4129
Admissions
Kelly Adams, Admissions Director. . . . . . . . 4110
Debbie Austin, Boarding Admissions Coordinator . . 4145
Athletics
Scott Jones, Director . . . . . . . . . . . . 4198
Christy Lambert, Associate Athletic Director for
Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4197
Ryan Molony, Assistant Athletic Director. . . . . . 4135
Derek White, Assistant Athletic Director. . . . . . 4134
Boarding Program
Steve Sark, Director . . . . . . . . . . . . 4113
Development
Bonnie Spacek, Director. . . . . . . . . . 4114
Kelly Davis, Events Coordinator . . . . . . . 4144
Guidance
Amanda Harmon, Academic Counselor . . . 4116
Trisha Kirkland, Guidance Counselor. . . . 4119
Terry Stoker, College Planning and Placement Coordinator.4108
Houseparents
1A-Marty & Beverly Gilpatrick. . . . . . . 4910
2A-Greg & Suzanne Humphreys . . . . . . 4920
3A-James & Miki Naruke. . . . . . . . . . 4930
1B- David & Courtney Fain. . . . . . . . . 4940
2B-Dean & Moni Wegren . . . . . . . . . . 4950
3B-Tim & Connie Lewis. . . . . . . . . . . 4960
Human Resources
Sally Settle, Human Resource Assistant. . . 4106
Instruction and Academic Technology
Jacob Huss, Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4171
Lee Alexander, IT Technician. . . . . . . . 4170
Help Desk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5199
Kitchen (MS and HS)
Carrie Jenkins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4111
Library (MS and HS)
Pattie Wheeler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4115
Marketing and Communications
Kyndra Bremer, Marketing & Communications Dir. . 5510
UPPER SCHOOL
Max Russell, Principal. . . . . . . . . . . 4104
Shannon Glenn, Dean of Students. . . . . 4132
Barb Cochrane, Assistant for Grades 6-8 . . 4201
Sheri Zagata, Assistant for Grades 9-12. . . 4141
Pattie Wheeler, Librarian. . . . . . . . . . 4115
Faculty
Angstadt, Dale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4167
Barker, Susan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4177
Benefield, Joel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4165
Branney, Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4211
Brannon, Jay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4123
Brannon, Shandra. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4112
Caldwell, Joey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4158
Carnes, Kerri. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4222
Carroll, Bob. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4137
Cox, Kim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4163
DeLine, Amy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4155
Dickerson, Kristen. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4221
Essig, Chris. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4151
Ferren, Justin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4157
Furst, Jon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4136
Gates, Rich. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4213
Grover, Nan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4172
Hodges, Linda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4168
Howell, Barbara. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4205
Huss, Dawson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4223
Ingrum, Kay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4153
Ingrum, Kent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4166
Jones, Claire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4139
Krecker, Cinda. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4216
McClintic, Mary Ann. . . . . . . . . . . . 4161
McLeod, Brianna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4214
Molony, Ryan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4135
Moore, Tina. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4164
Morris, Adam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4176
Pilpe, Jennifer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4162
Plunkett, Will. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4175
Ragoonath, Rawle. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4217
Rios, David. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4212
Shull, Jackie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4173
Smith, Callie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4154
Strickland, Peggy. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4220
Stuckey, Rae Ann. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4218
Truesdale, Tara. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4174
Walsh, Cari . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4169
Wheeland, Matt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4232
White, Derek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4134
Young, Bobby. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4159
Zhang, Saining. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4118
LOWER SCHOOLS
Monticello Road Campus
Stephanie Bailey, Principal. . . . . . . . . 4131
Ben Porter, Assistant Principal . . . . . . . 4219
Donna Branney, Assistant . . . . . . . . . 4311
Joran Clements, Academic and
Educational Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4343
Patty Swift, Librarian . . . . . . . . . . . 4325
Faculty
Alfrey, Martha (2nd). . . . . . . . . . . . 4375
Auld, Patty (4th). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4332
Carlin, Rebecca (PE). . . . . . . . . . . . 4340
Fisher, Paige (1st). . . . . . . . . . . . . 4321
Fleming, Patrice (Pre-K). . . . . . . . . . 4322
Gates, Mary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4315
Gilliam, Connie (3rd) . . . . . . . . . . . . 4330
McCain, Cindi (K5). . . . . . . . . . . . . 4324
Young, Debbie (5th). . . . . . . . . . . . 4334
Assistants
Bearden, Beth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4324
Davis, Martha. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4315
Gates, Mary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4315
Extended Care, Monticello Road
Martha Davis, Director. . . . . . . . . . . 4315
Anna Branney. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4311
St. Andrews Road Campus
Stephanie Bailey, Principal. . . . . . . . . 4131
Ben Porter, Assistant Principal . . . . . . . 4219
Gwen Cornwell, Assistant. . . . . . . . . 4351
Joran Clements, Academic and
Educational Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4376
Patty Swift, Librarian . . . . . . . . . . . 4379
Faculty
Atten, Karen (Pre-K). . . . . . . . . . . . 4133
Bauer, Joanna (5th). . . . . . . . . . . . 4377
Carlin, Rebecca (PE). . . . . . . . . . . . 4385
Delk, Tammy (4th). . . . . . . . . . . . . 4381
Gates, Mary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4371
Hughes, Martha (1st) . . . . . . . . . . . 4361
Lehman, Grace (K5) . . . . . . . . . . . . 4368
Leneschmidt, Angela (2nd). . . . . . . . . 4364
Oates, Pam (3rd) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4373
Assistants
Gaines, Elizabeth . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4374
Sikkema, Lawrie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4368
Vandergriff, Angela. . . . . . . . . . . . 4311
Extended Care, St. Andrews Road
Elizabeth Gaines, Director. . . . . . . . . 4374
Angela Vandergriff. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4311
Nurse
Michelle Harris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4126
Receptionist
Tracey Ramos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4000
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Terminology
ACSI – Ben Lippen School is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International, an
organization of Christian preschools, elementary, secondary, and post secondary schools.
BLS – Ben Lippen School
BLLS – Ben Lippen Lower School
BLLS-MR – Ben Lippen Lower School-Monticello Road Campus
BLLS-SAR – Ben Lippen Lower School-St. Andrews Road Campus
BLUS – Ben Lippen Upper School - includes grades six through twelve
BLUe – Ben Lippen University of education is intentional professional development for faculty and
staff on Monday mornings.
Booster Club – The Ben Lippen Booster Club exists to support the athletic program of Ben Lippen School.
Campus Wear – The required dress code for all students Monday through Thursday. Campus wear
must be purchased through Lands’ End. Visit www.BenLippen.com for more information.
Candlelight Service – A special reception and service held the evening before commencement for
seniors, their families and friends, and faculty and staff, to share memories of their time at Ben Lippen.
Cedar Creek Classic – The Cedar Creek Classic is Columbia’s largest sporting clay event. This annual
14-station/100 bird shoot is hosted at the beautiful Cedar Ridge Farm in Blythewood, S.C., on the last
Saturday in April. Proceeds benefit the Mountain of Trust Financial Aid Fund.
CIU – Columbia International University
CIU Day – Faculty and staff from CIU and Ben Lippen School come together for a quasi- state-of-thecorporation address, information, and fellowship. School is not in session for this all-day event.
Commencement – Graduation ceremonies held at the end of May.
E-Newsletters – Schoolwide e-newsletters are sent to Ben Lippen families each Thursday during the
school year, except during holidays.
Eighth Grade Banquet – A year-end evening of celebration and remembrance for eighth graders and
their parents.
Eighth Grade Promotion – Each eighth grade student is publicly recognized for successfully
completing their sixth - eighth grade course of study.
Eighth Grade Spiritual Life Challenge – An off-campus overnight retreat which includes team
building activities, leadership and spiritual challenges, and fellowship.
Extended Care – Ben Lippen Lower School offers fee-based before and after school care for students
in kindergarten through fifth grade on a regularly scheduled or drop-in basis.
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FACTS – A national provider of tuition payment plans. All payments to Ben Lippen must be made
through FACTS Tuition Management.
Fair Day – Ben Lippen dismisses early one day to allow students an opportunity to attend the South
Carolina State Fair. This is a wonderful opportunity to socialize with other Ben Lippen families.
Father-Daughter Banquet – Held in February, this is a special evening for third – fifth grade girls and
their fathers.
Father’s Prayer Breakfast – During the school year, fathers from all Ben Lippen campuses come
together for prayer, food, and fellowship usually the first Saturday of the month.
Fifth Grade Promotion – Each fifth grade student is recognized for successfully completing their
lower school course of study.
Upper School (Grades 9-12) Awards Assembly – Academic awards, scholarships, and special
recognitions are presented to ninth through twelfth school students at this year-end assembly.
Junior/Senior Banquet – An annual social event, held in the spring, hosted by the junior class in
honor of the seniors. It is held at an off-campus location and dress is formal. All juniors and seniors are
required to attend this event.
LGI – The Large Group Instruction building is located adjacent to the gym.
Upper School (Grades 6-8) Awards Ceremony – Teachers and staff present academic awards,
scholarships, and special recognition to sixth through eighth grade students at the end of the school
year.
Upper School (Grades 6-8) Spiritual Life Challenge – An off-campus gathering for sixth and seventh
graders that includes motivational speakers, spiritual growth, and fellowship.
Mom’s In Touch – Mom’s in Touch prayer groups seek to fulfill the mission of “impacting children and
schools worldwide for Christ by gathering mothers to pray.”
MOTF – Mountain of Trust Fund promotes and supports the mission of Ben Lippen by raising
resources to supplement tuition in order to meet operational and programming needs of the school.
The MOTF committee is directed and energized by parents, fully supported by the administration, and
works under the BLS Board of Directors and Partnering for Excellence Council.
MR – Monticello Road Lower School Campus
MPR – The Multi-Purpose Room is located behind BLLS-MR.
PfE – Partnering for Excellence is a year-round initiative of Ben Lippen to stimulate dynamic and
growing praying, giving, and serving partnerships with parents, alumni, and friends.
PTF – The Parent Teacher Fellowship provides support for each campus through a myriad of volunteer
opportunities such as fellowship, hospitality, and teacher appreciation.
Press Day – Press Day is the day Ben Lippen’s athletes and their parents gather for a mandatory SCISA
sportsmanship meeting, and to receive important team and athletic department information. Team
and individual pictures are also taken on this day.
RenWeb – School management software that facilitates communication between BLS and school
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families, allowing easy online access to lesson plans, homework assignments, daily grades, and much
more.
SAR – St. Andrews Road Lower School Campus.
AdvancED – Ben Lippen School is accredited by AdvancED.
SCISA – Ben Lippen is a member of the South Carolina Independent School Association, which
establishes accreditation standards and coordinates athletic and academic competitions.
Senior Lunch – A special lunch held during graduation week at a location off campus.
Senior Invitation Day – A special day set aside in the spring in which the junior class presents the
senior class with invitations to the Junior/Senior Banquet.
Senior Reading Day – A study day for seniors.
Senior Night – Senior athletes and band members are recognized during each of the sports seasons.
Spirit Wear – Ben Lippen apparel, gear, and other merchandise designed to unleash your school
spirit. A spirit shirt (student’s choice) can be worn on Fridays with jeans. This is the only day jeans are
permitted.
Spirit Week – Takes place the week leading up to the Friday night homecoming game. Each campus
plans a variety of fun activities and competitions.
Super Scoopers – Parents help scoop ice cream in the cafeteria for the upper school (grades 6 –8)
twice a week.
Tailgating – A Friday night tradition at the varsity football home games, where BLS families come
together to enjoy food and fellowship while tailgating around the perimeter of the football field.
Winter Social – A formal banquet for all ninth through twelfth garde students during the Christmas
season.
Winterim – Provides a unique opportunity to develop Christian scholars through a variety of learning
activities, which by design, teach lessons that go beyond the traditional BLS curriculum. Winterim days
are counted as academic days on the school calendar and all students in grades 9 –12 must participate
in a Winterim course.
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Kick Back Programs
Help raise money for Ben Lippen! It costs you nothing except participation. These programs operate
year-round and anyone can participate. So pass the word on to friends, neighbors, and relatives!
Listed below are the various ways you can help. If you have any questions, or know of other similar
opportunities, please contact [email protected].
Box Tops for Education
When you use any General Mills products–cereals, frozen foods, meals, snacks, you name it–just clip
the official Box Tops for Education coupons and turn them in to either elementary school office. Each
Box Tops coupon is worth 10 cents to our school. Visit www.boxtops4education.com to learn more
about how you can contribute to BLS just by purchasing everyday grocery and household products.
Publix Partners Card
Each time you shop at Publix and have the cashier scan your Publix Partners Card at checkout, a
percentage of your total grocery bill will automatically be credited to BLS’s account. Cards are available
at the front desk of every campus. Cards can be used by anyone–relatives, friends, and neighbors–and
they do not expire!
Target
When you use your Target REDcard (credit or debit) for in-store or online purchases, Target will donate
up to one percent of your purchases to BLS. Apply for your card online at www.target.com/redcard.
Designate our school on your card to begin donating. Our school ID is 549.
Family Christian Bookstores
For every $5 you or your friends spend at Family Christian Stores, you get a Ministry Builders stamp.
Each card of 20 stamps can be redeemed by BLS for a $5 gift card to purchase more books for our
school libraries. When you have collected 20 stamps, mail or turn in your card to Patty Swift at the
Monticello Road Lower School Library.
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How To Stay “In The Know”
E-Newsletter - Talon Times
A schoolwide e-newsletter is distributed weekly (except on the first Thursday of the month) during
the school year to all parents who have a valid email address on file in RenWeb. The newsletters
include important schoolwide announcements and news. This is the best way to stay “in the know” on
happenings at Ben Lippen.
Message from the Headmaster
The Ben Lippen School headmaster sends a monthly email message on the first Thursday of each
month to all parents who have a valid email address on file in RenWeb.
School Website
Each campus has an announcement page on the Ben Lippen School website (www.BenLippen.com).
These pages are updated as news and announcements are made available. Families are encouraged
to check the website frequently for the most current information.
Online School Calendar
The schoolwide calendar is accessed at www.BenLippen.com. You can sort the calendar by month
and/or by campus to find information specific to your student. You can also click on any event for a
pop-up window with more information and a contact person for the event.
Please note that because the athletic calendar is so large, it is not posted on the schoolwide calendar.
Athletic schedules can be found by going to www.BenLippen.com, then clicking the Athletics menu.
Flickr
Flickr is a photo management and sharing application website. Ben Lippen School uploads photos to
Flickr following many of our campus events and activities. These photos are available to the
Ben Lippen community to share, download, and print. Here are instructions to view these photos:
Step 1: Click on the Flickr icon from the Ben Lippen School website homepage.
Step 2: Click on a set of pictures you would like to view.
Step 3: Choose a photo from the set of pictures.
Step 4a: Right click on the image you want to download. You will see a pop up box.
Step 4b: Choose the size of your picture.
Step 5: Right click on the picture and choose “Save image as” and save it to your computer.
Facebook
Ben Lippen School has an official Facebook page. Click the “Like” button on our page
(www.Facebook.com/BenLippenSchool) to stay informed, view upcoming events, participate in
contests, and much more. Additional information and networking opportunities exist in various Ben
Lippen “groups” such as Ben Lippen School Parents and Ben Lippen Campus Wear Exchange. Please send
a request to be added.
Instagram
Ben Lippen School has an official Instagram account to share fun photos and contests throughout the
year. Follow us on Instagram at www.Instagram.com/BenLippenSchool.
Twitter
Ben Lippen School has an official Twitter account. Follow us at twitter.com/BenLippenSchool to stay
informed, view upcoming events, and much more.
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RenWeb
RenWeb (www.RenWeb.com) is our school management software that facilitates communication. With
RenWeb you are able to:
• Keep current with your student’s grades, homework, behavior, and attendance
• Find contact information for other students, families, faculty, and staff
• Keep your personal information updated (so we can keep in touch with you!)
High school students are also encouraged to keep their email address current in RenWeb. The
guidance department communicates frequently through this mode.
Instructions for Accessing RenWeb
In order to access RenWeb, the admissions department must have your current email address on file.
Parents of day students, please contact [email protected] to confirm your email. Parents of
boarding students contact [email protected].
Step 1:
Step 2:
Step 3:
Step 4:
Step 5:
Go to www.RenWeb.com.
Click the “Logins” button at the far right and choose “ParentsWeb Login.”
Enter Ben Lippen’s district code, which is “bls-sc.”
Your username is the email address used when you completed your admissions information in RenWeb. Your password was created when you first logged in. If you need help resetting your password, contact [email protected].
Note: To create a new account, click “Create New ParentsWeb Account” on the log-in page.
Use left-hand navigation for School, Student and Family Information.
RenWeb’s online tutorial is available at:
www.renweb.com/robohelp/pwdemo/parentswebdemo_demo.htm
Instructions for Updating Vital Information in RenWeb
An instructional video is available at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JE8bUoLBpPE
Step 1:
Step 2:
Step 3:
Step 4:
Step 5:
Step 6:
Step 7:
Step 8:
Go to www.RenWeb.com.
Click the “Logins” button at the far right and choose “ParentsWeb Login.”
Enter Ben Lippen’s district code, which is “bls-sc.”
Your username is the email address used when you completed your admissions information in RenWeb. Your password was created when you first logged in. Click on “Family Information” on the left hand side.
On the next page you will see a section called “Web Forms” at the bottom of
your screen. On the bottom left corner of the page, under “Online Filing Cabinet,” look under the “Web Forms” tab.
The forms to update your family’s information would be the following:
• Student Medical and Emergency Contact Form
• Family and Student Information
To edit your information, click on the appropriate forms button.
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Count Me In!
The continued success of Ben Lippen School depends heavily on the countless hours of prayer,
generous financial contributions and endless energy of our parent volunteers. Everyone benefits
when parents take an active role in praying, giving, and serving. These needs exist at every level, every
classroom, campus and activity. Can Ben Lippen count you in this year?
Below is a list of volunteer organizations/committees and contact information as we know it at this
time. This list is continually evolving as needs arise and many volunteer positions are not filled until
the school year begins. Please do not hesitate to call the contact person or the school office for more
information or to volunteer to head up an initiative, or go to www.benlippen.com/parents/getinvolved and fill out the online volunteer enlistment form.
Praying
Daddy Drop Off: Fathers meet to pray once a month after drop off (usually from 8:00-8:30 a.m.).
Contact: BLLS-MR: John Bremer, [email protected], (870) 656-2444
BLLS-SAR: Jeff Gray, [email protected], (803) 318-3338
Fathers Prayer Breakfast: Fathers come together one Saturday a month for prayer, breakfast,
and fellowship.
Contact: BLS: Archie Trawick, [email protected], (803) 603-1002
Mom’s in Prayer (formerly Moms in Touch): Mothers gather to lift up Ben Lippen School.
Contact: BLLS-MR, BLUS: Caroline Troyer, [email protected], (803) 920-0326
BLLS-SAR: Stephanie Phoenix, [email protected], (803) 772-0114
Giving
Mountain of Trust: Tuition alone does not cover the cost of operating a private school. Parents,
grandparents, alumni, businesses and individuals are encouraged to prayerfully consider making a
tax deductible donation above and beyond tuition to the Mountain of Trust Fund which funds
special projects as determined annually by the Mountain of Trust Fund Committee and provides
financial assistance to many who otherwise could not afford a Christian education.
Contact: Bonnie Spacek, [email protected], (803) 807-4114
Cedar Creek Classic: Ben Lippen’s only school-wide fundraiser and Columbia’s largest sporting
clay event is held annually the last Saturday in April. The opportunities for involvement are almost
endless and 100% of the proceeds go toward financial aid.
Contact: Bonnie Spacek, [email protected], (803) 807-4114
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Serving
75th Anniversary Celebration/Alumni Association: Planning and preparing for Ben Lippen’s
75th anniversary in 2015 through alumni relationships, special events and increased awareness.
Contact: Kelly Davis, [email protected], (803) 807-4144
Bonnie Spacek, [email protected], (803) 807-4114
Athletic Booster Club: Provides the athletic department with financial and volunteer support to
adequately meet the needs of varsity, junior varsity and middle school teams and to identify
possible enhancements to athletic facilities.
Contact: Robert Satcher, [email protected], (803) 920-1661
Campus Beautification: Increases school pride by improving the aesthetics and functionality of
the campuses.
Contact: Looking for leadership, please contact Kelly Davis, [email protected],
(803) 807-4144
Fine Arts Booster Club: Provides support and opportunities for students to explore their
God-given talents through the Arts.
Contact: Rick McCain, [email protected]
Junior/Senior Banquet: Provides year-long support and assistance to the junior class in
coordinating and planning all aspects of the banquet.
Contact: Moni Wegren, [email protected], (336) 905-9542
Lower School Parent Teacher Fellowship (PTF): Provides opportunities for support,
encouragement and fellowship between parents, faculty and staff.
Contact: BLLS-MR: Allison Williamson, [email protected], (803) 422-6751
BLLS-SAR: Becky Henthorne, [email protected], (864) 353-7498
Lower School Grandparents Day: One of the most loved days of the year, grandparents are invited to experience the school through special speakers, class presentations and time in the classroom with their grandchildren.
Contact: Kelly Davis, [email protected], (803) 807-4144
Volunteer Coordinators: These individuals orchestrate and facilitate the recruitment and
coordination of volunteers in the numerous initiatives and activities on each campus. If you have a
question about how to get involved, please contact the volunteer coordinator listed below.
Contact: BLLS-MR: Allison Williamson, [email protected]
BLLS-SAR: Gwen Cornwell, [email protected]
BLUS (grades 6-8): Beth Bearden, [email protected]
BLUS (grades 9-12): Melinda Timmerman, [email protected]
Partnering for Excellence (PfE) is a year-round initiative of Ben Lippen School to stimulate dynamic and
growing praying, giving, and serving partnerships with parents, alumni, and friends. The PfE Council
brings together the leaders of existing and new praying, giving, and serving groups for the purposes
of communication and collaboration. Questions related to PfE can be directed to Rett Kendall,
Chairman, at [email protected] or (803) 238-5167.
PfE is incredibly grateful for your involvement!
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How To Support Ben Lippen School
Ben Lippen has two sources of income – tuition and tax-deductible gifts – and both are essential to
fulfilling our mission of developing Christian scholars.
The Mountain of Trust Fund (MOTF) annually raises
money to support ongoing and special projects of the
school. Energized parents, in collaboration with Ben
Lippen’s leadership, direct the MOTF. Examples of recently
completed initiatives include: renovated upper school
lobby, visitor football bleachers, and the Caswell Athletics
Center which includes a new weight room, classroom,
and renovated gymnasium.
In addition to this and other initiatives of the MOTF, raising $200,000 for financial assistance is a key
distinctive of our school. Cedar Creek Classic, a 14-station/100 bird sporting clays event, is a Ben
Lippen School annual fundraising event held the last Saturday in April. It is the largest such event in
the Midlands. Proceeds from Cedar Creek Classic are earmarked for the Mountain of Trust Financial
Aid Fund. Every family is encouraged to get involved as a participant, sponsor, planning committee
member, or event day volunteer.
Tax-deductible gifts may be made online at www.BenLippen.com or mailed to the school. While cash,
checks, and credit card gifts are most common, more gifting options exist such as electronic funds
transfer (EFT), stock gifts, and other appreciated assets.
Contact Bonnie Spacek at [email protected] or (803) 807-4114 to speak confidentially
about your charitable support of Ben Lippen School or to get involved with the Mountain of Trust
Fund.
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Campus Wear Guidelines
Ben Lippen School’s campus wear helps to create a sense of unity and promote an excellent academic
environment. Below you will find general information regarding campus wear. Dress code details for
each campus can be found in the campus-specific 2015-2016 Student Life Handbooks.
Daily campus wear for boys and girls, Pre-K through 12th grade, can be found at the Ben Lippen
website – www.BenLippen.com.
FAQs
1. Will students be allowed to wear jeans on Fridays?
Yes, students (Pre-K - 12) will be allowed to wear jeans on Fridays if they are also wearing a
spirit shirt; jeans should be clean with no holes. This includes spirit shirts that can be ordered from the Ben Lippen Spirit Shop and other spirit shirts promoted by athletics, clubs, fine arts, etc.
2. Will students dress differently on chapel days?
No, students will dress in approved campus wear on chapel day.
3. Will non-Lands’ End clothing (pants, skirts, tops, etc.) be allowed?
Please refer to your campus’ Student Life Handbook for specifics on this.
4.
Must shirts worn under campus wear tops be purchased at Lands’ End? (These shirts
would not display the school logo, but would be worn under a campus wear shirt.)
No, shirts worn under an approved campus wear shirt displaying the school logo do not have to
be purchased at Lands’ End. Those shirts, however, must be one color and follow the same color
scheme as other approved campus wear shirts, (i.e. green, gold/yellow, gray, black, or white).
5.
Will students be allowed to wear “old tops” with the old school logo and embroidery?
Yes and No a. No, students must wear the current school logo on Monday through Thursday.
b. Yes, students may wear old school logo shirts on Fridays as their spirit shirt if they choose to do so.
6.
Where is campus wear required - just on campus or at other school activities?
Campus wear is required for school day activities. When students arrive for school in the
morning they should be dressed in appropriate campus wear. Campus wear is required
while they are on the campus, unless they are involved in activities which have other
approved dress (i.e. athletics, school activities, etc.). Dress for special occasions such as field
trips, or when students participate in sports activities, will be announced for those occasions
by teachers and coaches. Campus wear is not required for students attending after-school
functions such as ball games, concerts, programs, etc. Specific guidelines for those activities
are included in the student handbook.
7. Are there specific policies for each campus?
Yes, please review your campus Student Life Handbook for more details and expectations for each campus/grade level.
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How to Order
The link to the Lands’ End campus wear website is found at www.BenLippen.com (under the Parents
tab). This is not to be confused with the Spirit Store. Should you need it, the Ben Lippen school dress
code number issued by Lands’ End is 900133596.
Lands’ End highly recommends that you contact a customer service representative when placing your
first order or if you encounter any problems; the representative will walk you through the steps and
guide you to the sections containing approved BLS campus wear. The customer service number is
1-800-469-2222.
The campus wear contact at Ben Lippen is Sally Settle at [email protected] or 807-4106.
Savings
Register for email alerts when campus wear goes on sale by visiting:
http://www.landsend.com/customerservice/services_policies/SP_email.html
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Athletic Information
For the latest athletic information visit www.BenLippen.com.
Fall Sports
Cheerleading (female)
MS, JV, V
Coach: Christy Fleshman, [email protected], (803) 260-4106
Cross Country (both)
MS, JV, V
Coach: Thomas Fisher, [email protected], (803) 609-9782
Note: Level of
participation (MS, JV,
V) is determined by
both age and grade
restrictions and vary
for each sport.
Football (male)
MS, JV, V
Coach: Derek White, [email protected], (864) 444-3498
Swimming (both) MS, JV, V
Coach: Hank Wright, [email protected], (803) 318-2556
Tennis (female) V
Coach: Joel Benefield, [email protected], (803) 331-3472
Volleyball (female) JV, V
Coach: Kerri Carnes, [email protected], (809) 528-1783
Winter Sports
Basketball (male)
MS, JV, V
Coach: Ryan Molony, [email protected], (803) 480-1692
Basketball (female)
MS, JV, V
Coach: Kristen Dickerson, [email protected], (803) 629-5712
Amy DeLine, [email protected], (989) 859-8009
Cheerleading (female)
MS, JV, V
Coach: Christy Fleshman, [email protected], (803) 260-4106
Wrestling (male)
JV, V
Coach: Bert Medlin, [email protected], (803) 609-5670
Spring Sports
Baseball (male)JV, V
Coach: Jonathan Johnson, [email protected], (803) 546-2770
Golf (male)V
Coach: Donald Taylor, [email protected], (803) 360-5966
Boys Soccer (male) Coach: TBA
JV, V
Girls Soccer (female)
JV, V
Coach: George Knox, [email protected], (803) 573-3204
Wendy Knox, [email protected], (803) 269-3124
Softball (female)
V
Coach: Jack Brannon, [email protected], (864) 426-8388
Tennis (male) V
Coach: Joel Benefield, [email protected], (803) 331-3472
Track and Field (both)
MS, JV, V
Coach: Thomas Fisher, [email protected], (803) 609-9782
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Ben Lippen Booster Club
The Ben Lippen Booster Club exists to assist in the development of a strong school spirit and to
provide financial and other support to the athletic programs.
Examples of Support
• Construction of the concession, restroom facility, and practice field
• Outdoor scoreboard
• Football uniforms
• Volleyball equipment
• Facility repairs and upkeep
• Provide funding directly to teams based on their advertising sales
• Provide manpower to work concessions, ticket sales, etc.
Membership Information
• There are six different levels of membership ranging from $50 to $600.
• All membership packages include free admission to “regular” season sporting events for a
specified number of games, depending upon your membership level.
• You can download a membership application at www.BenLippen.com.
Questions? Contact Robert Satcher, Booster Club President, (803) 920-1661.
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www.BenLippen.com
Lower School
Monticello Road Campus
7401 Monticello Road
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 807-4300
Fax: (803) 807-4333
Lower School
St. Andrews Road Campus
500 St. Andrews Road
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 807-4400
Fax: (803) 807-4399
Upper School
7401 Monticello Road
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 807-4200 (6-8th)
(803) 807-4100 (9-12th)
Fax: (803) 744-1387
Main Office | (803) 807-4000