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CRANBROOK KINGSWOOD UPPER SCHOOL STUDENT HANDBOOK 2013-2014 39221 Woodward Avenue P.O. Box 801 Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48303-0801 Telephone (248) 645-3600 Cranbrook is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and nondiscrimination in all aspects of employment. As an EEO employer, Cranbrook’s policy is that employment related decisions shall be made without regard to an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, height, weight, marital status, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by local, state or federal law. Any inquires concerning this policy should be directed to the above address. Cranbrook Education Community admits students and makes its services, activities and education programs available to students without regard to sex, race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status as required by applicable state or federal law. Cranbrook Educational Community, including all of its divisions and other affiliated educational and cultural programs, subscribes to a policy of equal opportunity with respect to employment, participation in available programs and access. Any inquiries concerning this policy should be directed to: Cranbrook Educational Community, Director of Human Resources, PO Box 801, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303-0801. TABLE OF CONTENTS (See also Index) INDEX ..................................................................................................................................................................... 3 WELCOME ............................................................................................................................................................. 5 DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE ....................................................................................................................................... 6 GUIDING PRINCIPLES .......................................................................................................................................... 8 MISSION STATEMENT FOR CRANBROOK SCHOOLS ...................................................................................... 8 UPPER SCHOOL GOALS ...................................................................................................................................... 8 RESIDENTIAL LIFE MISSION STATEMENT ........................................................................................................ 9 TRADITIONS AND SPECIAL EVENTS................................................................................................................ 10 SCHOOL SONGS ................................................................................................................................................. 11 RECOGNITION AND AWARDS ........................................................................................................................... 12 UPPER SCHOOL AWARDS ................................................................................................................................ 13 ACADEMIC LIFE .................................................................................................................................................. 14 STUDENT LIFE .................................................................................................................................................... 25 RESIDENTIAL LIFE.............................................................................................................................................. 37 CONDUCT RULES AND EXPECTATIONS ......................................................................................................... 49 PARENT INFORMATION ..................................................................................................................................... 61 DIRECTORY ......................................................................................................................................................... 71 UPPER SCHOOL CALENDAR ............................................................................................................................ 77 UPPER SCHOOL DAILY SCHEDULE ................................................................................................................. 78 CAMPUS MAP ...................................................................................................................................................... 79 This Student Handbook is a general guide to Cranbrook School’s policies and procedures. While enrolled, including but not limited to, the time period between course completion and graduation, students and their parents are expected to abide by the policies and rules established by the school. This Student Handbook is not a contract and its provisions may be revised, modified or deleted by Cranbrook Schools at any time in its sole discretion. All decisions regarding admissions, academic progress, grade level or classroom placement, curriculum, discipline and participation in athletics or other programs or activities are at the sole discretion of Cranbrook Schools. Cranbrook Schools reserves the right to discipline, suspend or dismiss a student from school at any time for conduct that is inconsistent with the expectations described in this Handbook or is otherwise detrimental to the reputation and best interests of Cranbrook Schools or its students. The policies or procedures in this Student Handbook do not restrict or prevent Cranbrook Schools from making these decisions. 2 INDEX Absences, Acad. Penalties, 19, 54-55 Grading, 19-21 Absences, Travel-Related, 56 Grimaldi Fund, 29 Academic Integrity, 50-51 Guests (Res. Hall), 46, 65 Academic Life, 14 Guiding Principles (US), 8 Academic Policies, 16-21 Harassment, 67 Academic Probation, 21 Hazing, 27, 49-50 Accounts (Students), 28 Health Services, 25, 40-41 Advanced Placement, 16 Holiday Policy, 67-68 Adviser-Advisee, 25 Homework, 16 Alcohol and Other Drugs, 27, 50, 53 Honors, 19-20 Annual Fund, 7 Horizons Upward Bound, 23-24 Athlete’s Commitment, 27 House Advisers, 72 Athletic Requirements, 26 I.D. Card, 28 Athletic Waivers, 26 In Loco Parentis, 64 Athletics, 26-28 Initiations, 27-28 Athletics, Substance Use, 27 Jurisdiction, 50, 53, 63, 64 Attendance Policy, 53-57 Keys (Res. Hall), 40 Awards, 12-13 Libraries, 22-23, 68 Behavior Violations, 49 Lockers, 28 Best Practices for Tutoring, 18-19 Mail (Res. Hall), 42 Booster Club, 62, 74 Major Rule Violations, 49-50 BRAVO, 62, 74 Make-Up Work, 19 Cabin, 29 Map, 79 Calendar, 77 Medical Withdrawal, 53 Cell Phones, 60 Mothers’ Council, 61, 75-76 Charges, Charge Card, 28 Motor vehicles, 58-60 Class Officers, 35-36 Motor vehicles (Res. Hall), 47, 59 Clubs, 29-34 Nurses, 25, 40-41 Co-Curricular Activities, 26 Off-Campus Programs, 23-24 College Counseling, 21-22 Overnights (Res. Hall), 45 College Visits, 19 Parent Information, 61 Community Standards, 49 Parent Organizations, 61-62 Computer Use, 65-67 Parents and School, 61 Conduct Probation, 52 Parents Visiting Days, 63 Conduct Review Board, 30, 36, 51, 52 Parking, 69-70 Conduct Rules, 49 Permissions (Res. Hall), 44-45 Conduct Warning, 52 Personal Finance (Res. Hall), 39 Counseling Services, 25 Pets (Res. Hall), 43 Course Changes, 16 Phone numbers (See Directory), 71 Cranbrook Kent, 23 Places of Worship, 48 Cum Laude, 20 Plagiarism, 51 Curfews (Res. Hall), 38-39, 45 Principles of Good Practice, 61 Curriculum, 14 Public Safety, 28, 47-48, 59-60 Dads’ Club, 61-62, 73 Questions, Frequently Asked, 70 Daily Schedule, 78 Quiet Hours (Res. Hall), 38 Dean’s List, 19-20 Recognitions and Awards, 12-13 Director’s Message, 6 Registration, 16 Directory, 71 Rentals, 68-69 Disciplinary Procedures, 51, 64 Resident Advisers, 36 Diversity Committee, 62 Residential Life, 37 Dormitories, (see Res. Life), 37 Residence Hall Councils, 36 Dress Code, 57-58 Resident Faculty, 72 Drugs and Alcohol, 27, 50, 53 Resources, 28-29, 63 Escorts (Res. Hall), 46 Room Inspections, 46 Exams, 16-17 Rules (Res. Hall), 43-48 Extended Testing Policy, 17 Safety of Appliances, 39 Extra Help, 17 School Competencies, 5 Food in Rooms (Res. Hall), 40, 43 School Songs, 11 Foreign Exchange Study, 19 School Store, 28 Fund Raising, 7 Senior Lunch Privilege, 59 Furnishings (Res. Hall), 39 Senior May Project, 23 Goals (Upper School), 8 Severe Weather, 57 Grade Point Average, 21 Sign-Ins/Outs (Res. Hall), 44-45 3 Special Facilities, 68-69 Tobacco use, 27, 50 Student Activities, 29-34 Traditions, 10 Student Common Room, 29 Transportation (Res. Hall), 43 Student Life, 25 Travel-Related Absences, 56-57 Student Support, 25-26 Tutoring, 17-19, 70 Study Hours (Res. Hall), 38 Upper School Goals, 8 Summer Programs, 23 Valuables (Res. Hall), 39 Suspension, 52 Visitor’s hours (Res. Hall), 46 Tardiness, 55 Volunteering (Parents), 7 Technology Use Policy, 65-67 Weekends (Res. Hall), 44-46 Testing, 16-17 Welcome, 5 Telephones (Res. Hall), 41 Wilderness Expedition, 23 Television (Res. Hall), 39 Withdrawals, 15, 16, 53, 55 4 WELCOME Cranbrook Kingswood is an exciting and dynamic community in which to live, learn and study. Based on founders George and Ellen Booth’s dream of providing educational opportunities for youth, the school offers an array of academics, athletic and personal paths to pursue. We hope that this academic year will see you accept the challenges that are ahead of you. This Handbook provides the basis for the code of conduct underlying the schools’ two mottoes, “Aim High” and