2020–2021 Community Guide A Commitment to Community We are excited to welcome you to campus this fall, but clearly there will be changes to daily life at Gould. The health and safety of everyone in the community will be our first priority. We have done our best to revise this Community Guide to describe how systems and protocols will work, but this is a fluid and evolving situation that will require us to adapt constantly, to find better ways, more effective solutions. Facing this pandemic will require diligence, creativity, and patience. There are real challenges ahead of us, but this pandemic also opens the door, giving us an opportunity to look at how we can build and support our community in new ways. In the many decisions we will make in the coming weeks and months, please know that we at Gould will stay true to our core principles: We know, respect, and embrace each student. We bring teachers and students together in relationships that nurture each student’s intellect, growing self-confidence, self-determination, and respect for others. We promote curiosity, open-minded exploration, and disciplined analysis in our students’ work. We believe that the complete development of each student requires intensive experiences in academics, athletics, arts, community life, and the natural world. We prepare students for successful and responsible global citizenship. We challenge students to strive for their personal best in every pursuit. We all need to be prepared for changes — in how dormitories and the dining hall will operate, in how we attend class and practice sports, in how we socialize and sustain friendships and create new ones. What won’t change will be the sense of community that makes Gould a warm, special, and inviting place! We will recalibrate our definition of success from that of individual accomplishment to, “when you succeed, I succeed.” We want our students to have the very best in-person experience possible the moment they return to campus. At the same time, substantial evidence — from the CDC, WHO, epidemiologists, and public health officials across the nation — shows that the more we do upfront, the more we can contain the virus. And the more we contain the virus, the more we can have an optimal in-person experience on campus. Gould Community Guide 2020–2021 1 We must all do our part. Distancing, face coverings, frequent handwashing, and testing are the foundation for preventing the spread of the virus. We are committed to providing students with an exceptional Gould education and experience, and we are determined to do so safely. But it will require everyone to do their part, to stay healthy, so we can stay together. And together, we will embody the spirit at the heart of any Gould endeavor: the energy to try, the willingness to risk, and the capacity to persevere. And persevere we shall! Gould Community Guide 2020–2021 2 Table of Contents A Commitment to Community The Gould Pledge Levels of Campus Response Gould Mission Statement Core Values Calendar & Downloads The 2020–2021 Calendar Family Portal Section A: Academics Academic Life Course Offerings School Year and Scheduling Blended Learning and Classroom Technology Grade Reporting Grading Policy and Honors Graduation Requirements Transcript Marlon Family IDEAS Center Sanborn Family Library Evening Academic Centers Homework Evening Study Hours Ordway/Dormitory Study Hall Library Study Hall Day Students During Evening Study Independent Study Awards International Study Absences Four Point Program Computers The Arts Theater Music Ensembles Gould Community Guide 2020–2021 3 Music Instruction Daily Schedule Section B: Daily Life Daily Life Assemblies Advisors and Advising Program Town Permission Dorm Life Room Arrangement & Furnishings Student Personal Property Things to Bring to Gould Laundry/Linen Service Room Assignments & Changes Damage to School Property Room Keys, Mailbox Keys and Key Cards Visits By Parents In-Dorms/Lights Out Room Inspections Student Lounges Audio Equipment Security Contact Information Phones Student Leadership at Gould Student Clubs & Traditions Day Students Communications Dining Hall School Store Mail Weekends on Campus International Students Section C: Rules & Standards Gould Code of Conduct Day-to-Day Conduct Dress Code Cell Phones, Earphones, and Earbuds Gould Community Guide 2020–2021 4 Timeliness and Attendance Consent and Intimacy Policy Dormitory Visitation Policy Major Rules Principal Rules Cardinal Rules Withdrawal and Dismissal Transferring and Applying to Other Institutions Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drug Policy Harassment Policy Interim Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy Understanding Sexual Harassment Additional Resources for Students Sexual Misconduct Policy Additional Resources for Students Academic Dishonesty Other Rules and Standards Smoking, Vaping, and Tobacco Use on Campus Automobiles Leaving Campus Class and Extracurricular Absences Helmets Bicycling Skateboards/Longboards Running/Walking Swimming Hitchhiking Camping Trips Gambling Entrepreneurial Ventures and Fundraising Section D: College Counseling Overview Ninth Grade Tenth Grade Eleventh Grade Twelfth Grade College Prep Resources SCOIR Gould Community Guide 2020–2021 5 Family Weekend Programming On-Campus Testing Test Prep Financial Aid/Scholarship Applications Applications, Supporting Documents, and Matriculation Sending Scores Admissions Decisions Enrolling Important Application Policies and Procedures Originality and Authorship in the College Process Reporting Disciplinary Infractions Reporting Application Changes The College Counseling Center and Team 2020 – 2021 Standardized Testing Calendar For Students with Documented Disabilities: Section E: Athletics & Co-Curriculars Philosophy Athletic & Co-Curricular Program Requirement Program Registration Attendance and Grades Interscholastic Athletic Teams On Snow Competition Program Co-Curricular Activities Athletic Facilities Athletic Equipment Helmet Requirement Alcohol and other Drugs Policy Section F: Technology Online Accounts What Type of Computer Should I Bring to Gould? Wireless Network Servers Website Email The Gould Academy Information Server Gould Academy Network Acceptable Use Policy Introduction Spirit/Intended Purpose Gould Community Guide 2020–2021 6 Gould Computer Systems and Internet Access Terms and Conditions Section G: Student Health Student Health Important Phone Numbers Overview COVID-19 Prescription Medications Influenza-like Illness (seasonal flu) Counseling Program Commonly Asked Questions Section H: Money Student Bank Account Local Banks School Store Account Damages Financial Aid Sunday River Season Passes Health Services Billing Procedures Lost or Stolen Personal Items Section I: Miscellaneous Transportation Directions to Gould The Bethel Citizen The information in this publication was accurate at the time of publication; however, Gould Academy is a dynamic institution and must reserve the right to make changes in course offerings, graduation requirements, regulations, procedures, and charges. Gould Community Guide 2020–2021 7 The Gould Pledge Gould’s mission is to prepare academically motivated students for college and help them become independent-minded, ethical citizens who lead lives of purpose, action, excellence, and compassion. At the heart of a Gould experience lies the development of a fundamental sense of self and our deep sense of pride, innate respect, and profound responsibility to each other. As we prepare to confront the challenges associated with navigating our school year in the age of COVID, we are reminded that we always do our best, we look out for each other and we take pride in the success of ourselves and our school. Take care of yourself. Take care of each other. Take care of your place in the world. I Pledge to . ✅ complete the required training sessions. ✅ record and report daily symptoms. All Students will have their temperature taken at the start of each school day. All employees will complete the self-assessment each day before reporting to work. ✅ stay home or immediately report to the Health Center if I’m not feeling well. Students experiencing symptoms or who have family members or household members experiencing symptoms (shortness of breath, cough, fever), are required to stay home and report this to the Gould Health Center. ✅ isolate and Self-Quarantine (per CDC). ​ ​ Students who test positive for COVID19 will have to be isolated. Those exposed to someone who tests positive will need to be quarantined. ✅ maintain appropriate physical distancing. Gould Community Guide 2020–2021 8 No family or friends should be on campus without permission. Follow physical distance guidelines of a 6-foot separation from people whenever possible. ✅ wear an appropriate face covering when required. Never share PPE. Be sure to wash face coverings regularly. ✅ wash my hands frequently. Avoid touching the face and use a cloth or tissue to sneeze or cough. ✅ participate in COVID-19 Testing and Contact Tracing. ✅ be positive and gracious… …when others provide safety reminders and suggestions. ✅ Be attentive and helpful… …to anyone in need of support or assistance. #protectgould Levels of Campus Response Our campus benefits from a stunning view of the Mahoosuc Mountain range and the convenience of a village with stores, restaurants, and shops. As we collectively learn to follow new procedures and rituals, we will initially maintain a closed campus. This minimizes community contact and will require adjustments to expectations. We recognize that the situation is fluid, and we