RESIDENTIAL LIFE Student & Family Handbook 2017
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RESIDENTIAL LIFE Student & Family Handbook 2017 - 2018 Table of Contents Table of Contents 2 Introduction 6 RESIDENTIAL LIFE AT LÉMAN MANHATTAN 6 Residential Life Philosophy and Goals 6 Residential Staff 7 COMPLIANCE WITH SCHOOL PERSONNEL 7 Our Community 7 Community Values and Expectations 8 Léman Manhattan Inclusion Statement 9 Core Community Values 9 Common Language – English 10 Sample Weekday Schedule 10 Sample Weekend Schedule 10 Mandatory Check-In Times 11 Residential Life Spaces 11 Residential Programming Student Leaders/Boarding Student Government (BSG) 12 Student Leaders 12 New Student Orientation 13 School Night Prep Time 13 Prep Time FAQs 14 RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS 15 Living in the Dormitory 15 Roommates & Guests 15 Students Visiting Apartments at 37 Wall Street 16 Dorm is Closed During the School Day 16 Guests 16 Day Students and Other Guests at 37 Wall Street 16 Residential Apartment Guidelines 17 Specific Rules Concerning 37 Wall Street 17 Room Inspections 18 Apartment Kitchens & other Apartment Common Areas 18 Mail 18 Laundry 19 Apartment Keys / Fobs 19 Apartment Door Alarms 19 2 Apartment Doors 20 Valuables & Storage 20 Theft or Lost Items 20 Packages and Mail Room in 4J 20 Banking 21 “Lights Out” 21 Noise 21 Exercise Equipment 21 Shopping Bags & Boxes 21 Not Allowed in the Dormitory 22 Prom Policy 22 Environmental Stewardship 22 DINING SERVICE & FOOD Meal Locations & Times 22 Weekday meal times 23 Weekend meal times 23 Community Dinners 23 Food Deliveries to Dormitory 23 ACADEMIC LIFE & COLLEGE COUNSELING 25 School Attendance 25 School Counselors 25 Standardized Testing Procedures 25 LMPS off-site standardized testing protocol: 26 College Visit/Tour Policy 26 English for Speakers of Other Languages Program 27 TECHNOLOGY 27 Television, Movies, and Video Games 27 Confiscation of Phones/Electronics 28 Skyward & Haiku 28 LMPS Outlook Email 28 OFF-CAMPUS TRAVEL 28 Parents 29 Guardians 29 Day Student Host Families 30 HOLIDAYS & TRAVEL GUIDELINES 30 General Travel Guidelines 31 Change in Travel Plans 32 GENERAL TRAVEL Passport & Travel Document Storage 32 Tips for Traveling 32 3 Expectations for Departing Students 33 Jetlag 33 MEDICAL & HEALTH 33 Medical Staff 33 Medical Forms 33 Student Physicals and Immunizations 34 Student Medications 34 Student Illness 34 Allergies and Food Restrictions 35 Epipens and Asthma Rescue Inhalers 35 Student Medical Insurance 35 Medical Leave 35 Socio-Emotional Support 36 DISCIPLINARY PHILOSOPHY & CONSEQUENCES 36 Understanding Disciplinary Responses 37 Illegal Activity Policy 38 Room and Property Searches 38 Dress Code, Body Piercings, and Tattoos 39 Jurisdiction of the School 39 Dress Code & School Uniforms 39 MAJOR RESIDENTIAL RULES 40 Major Residential Rule 1: Drugs, Alcohol & Tobacco 40 Major Residential Rule 2: Respect for Privacy & Personal Property 40 Major Residential Rule 3: Technology Use & Electronic Citizenship 41 Major School Rule 4: Fire Safety 42 Major Residential Rule 5: Honesty & Integrity 42 Major School Rule 6: Good Behavior & Respect for Others 43 Major Residential Rule 7: Dormitory Check Out & Off Campus Travel Check Out System 43 Checkout Times by Grade 43 Checkout System Consequences 44 Off-Campus Travel 45 The Boardingware Student Management System 45 Major Residential Rule 8: Personal Safety 45 Public Displays of Affection 46 Major Residential Rule 9: Participation in Residential Programs & Other Obligations 46 CONTACTS & COMMUNICATION 46 LMPS Administrative Team 46 Residential Staff Contact Information 47 Duty Phone – 646.875.9405 48 LMPS Communications Guide 2017-18 48 4 RESIDENTIAL LIFE FAQS 49 Acceptable Use Policy for Technology 50 LMPS Harassment and Bullying Prevention Policy 52 5 Introduction As boarding students in the Léman Manhattan Preparatory School Residential Life program, there are rules, regulations, and policies that apply in addition to the rules outlined in the Leman Manhattan Preparatory School Family and Student Handbook and in any other official publications. This Handbook is intended to serve as a guide to help the students, parents/guardian, agents, and others understand what is expected of them as members of the boarding and residential life (ResLife) community and includes information about ResLife rules and policies. Students, parents/guardian, agents, and others should understand that the rules, policies, and procedures outlined in this handbook apply under normal circumstances. However, no set rules or guidelines can cover every conceivable set of circumstances that may arise. From time to time, there are situations that may require immediate or nonstandard responses. In such circumstances, the ResLife administrators reserve the ability to take actions deemed in the best interest of the the school, the ResLife program, its faculty, its staff, its students, and the greater community, and to deal with individual circumstances. This Handbook does not limit the authority of the Léman or ResLife to alter its rules and procedures to suit any unusual or changed circumstances. For the sake of this handbook, “student” is defined as a person enrolled at LMPS and/or is a Léman Manhattan Preparatory School student visiting any residential life areas, programs, or events. In addition, these handbook provisions may be revised during the academic year. RESIDENTIAL LIFE AT LÉMAN MANHATTAN Residential Life Philosophy and Goals The dormitory is home while a student is living and studying at Léman Manhattan. At LMPS, the dormitory is the place where teachable moments and important conversations occur. Each Residential Counselor strives to develop a community for students and all residential staff aim to cultivate a sense of pride and spirit in the larger residential community. Members of the residential staff consider it their job to create a spontaneous and fun community environment, where every student feels safe and valued within the dormitory family. Day students are welcome in the dormitory and are encouraged to participate as much as possible in residential life programming and weekend activities. Day students are required to follow all applicable rules and to follow all directives of ResLife Staff. 6 Residential Staff The residential staff consists of both live-in and live-out staff. Live-in staff includes the Director of Residential Life, Coordinators of Residential Life, Residential Nurse, Residential Life Executive Assistant, Residential Counselors, and Residential Assistants. At least one staff member lives on each of the dormitory floors. Residential staff members serve as mentors, role models, advocates, disciplinarians, and informal counselors. They take their role as caretakers very seriously and, as a team, they work hard to establish a sense of community within the dormitory. Residential staff members are responsible for communication about the well-being of the students with their families, advisors, teachers, and the nurses. Parents are encouraged to reach out to their child’s Residential Counselor on a regular basis, whether to share exciting family news, voice a concern, or simply ask a question. Our goal is that parents find the Residential staff a great resource as students move through their LMPS careers. Residential Life staff communicate on a regular basis with student's parents, guardians, and agents. Communication may be in follow up regarding student docents, incidents, celebrations, or as a general check-ins/updates. During whole community and floor meetings, Residential Life staff address various health and safety topics including sleep, drugs, alcohol, etc. Staff will also address student supports and student discipline topics in these meetings. All students are required to attend these meetings when they are held. On most school days, Residential Counselors begin duty at 2:30 pm and finish after final room checks at 10:45 pm. During the day, the Residential Nurse takes care of students who stay home ill and the Residential Administrative Assistant staffs the Boarding Office at the Upper School. COMPLIANCE WITH SCHOOL PERSONNEL Students and guests are expected to fully comply with requests and directives given by school personnel, which includes requests for meetings. Failure to comply with school personnel is considered a display of disobedience or disrespect and may result in referral to the Director of Residence Life, Head of the Upper School, and/or Head of School for disciplinary action. Our Community Léman Manhattan strives to make everyone feel at home in our diverse community. Students come to our boarding program from more than 20 different countries and from all over the United States. Such diversity provides a backdrop for students to learn about others, and more importantly, about themselves. 7 Léman Manhattan is committed to creating an environment of both respect and resilience. We strive to engage all the differences and similarities of the members of our community, to provide a safe space for each person to learn, to develop young men and women of scholarship, to foster a true appreciation for others, and to gain an understanding of personal identity. Students have an important role in our community, which comes with certain expectations. Our community values of honesty, respect, and compassion are essential to student development. Students are encouraged to: ● Seek assistance when they are struggling ● Know what resources are available to them ● Work with faculty, advisors, and Residential staff ● Advocate for themselves ● Engage with the community ● Accept responsibility for themselves