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THE HUN SCHOOL of PRINCETON Summer Programs Handbook for Students and Parents Hun Summer Camp 2018_Layout 1 4/2/18 7:40 PM Page 1 THE HUN SCHOOL OF PRINCETON Summer Programs Handbook for Students and Parents Summer School The American Culture and Language Institute 2018 Hun Summer Camp 2018_Layout 1 4/2/18 7:40 PM Page 2 Hun Summer Camp 2018_Layout 1 4/2/18 7:40 PM Page 1 Table of Contents Topic Section Welcome to summer at The Hun School of Princeton 1 General Information 2 Forms Tuition Refund Policy Program Dates Textbooks Medical Services Parent Responsibility Academics 3 Grading Standards and Progress Reports Course Credit and Transcript Requests Attendance and Tardiness Policy Citizenship 4 Dress Code Behavioral Expectations Discipline Code 5 Harassment 6 Consequences 7 Afternoon Activities 8 Resident Life 9 Arrival and Departure Laundry Facilities Dormitory Rooms and What to Bring Clothing Suggestions Allowance and Mail Teacher on Duty Study Hall Procedures Acceptable Use Policy for Electronic Devices 10 Harassment Access Code of Conduct Internet Disclaimer Weekday Procedures 11 Weekend Activities In Loco Parentis Leaving Campus on the Weekend Weekend Check In and Sign Out Procedure to Sign Out for the Weekend Hints to Enjoy Summer Programs 12 Important Contact Information 13 Weekday Schedule 14 Directions to The Hun School 15 Hun Summer Camp 2018_Layout 1 4/2/18 7:40 PM Page 2 1. Welcome to summer at The Hun School of Princeton! Dear Summer Session Participant, It is our great pleasure to welcome you and your family to The Hun 6FKRRORI3ULQFHWRQ·V6XPPHU3URJUDPV7KHZHHNVDKHDGSURPLVHWR be exciting, challenging, and fulfilling, as you enter into campus life and become a member of The Hun School community. The entire faculty and staff are committed to assisting you in achieving success in your endeavors while studying at The Hun School. We want your experiences to be as rewarding as possible and will do our best to help make this happen. The following pages contain vital information about The +XQ6FKRRO·V Summer Programs. Topics include School policies and procedures pertinent to both day and boarding students, and specific guidelines that apply only to boarding students. You and your parents should carefully review this handbook. Please understand that no set of rules or guidelines can cover every conceivable situation that might arise. This handbook does not limit the authority of The Hun School to deviate from the rules and procedures set forth in the handbook, or to deal with individual circumstances as they arise in the manner deemed most appropriate by the School. Please IHHOIUHHWRDVNTXHVWLRQVDERXWDQ\DVSHFWRI7KH+XQ6FKRRO·V6XPPHU Programs. Wishing you a great summer, Mark Harrison, director of Summer Programs and Auxiliary Services 'RQQD2·6XOOLYDQFRRUGLQDWRURI6XPPHU3URJUDPVDQG$X[LOLDU\6HUYLFHV Tyler Davis, director of the Summer Resident Program Ted Shaffner, director of the Summer School Dianne Somers, director of the American Culture and Language Institute Hun Summer Camp 2018_Layout 1 4/2/18 7:40 PM Page 3 2. General Information Forms All required forms must be submitted by June 1st. All students are required to upload the following documents into their online registration account: 1. Immunization record 2. Updated physical (boarders only) 3. Health Related Action Plans (i.e. asthma, allergy, if necessary). Please complete all required forms. International boarding students must enroll in the student accident and sickness insurance offered by The Hun School for the duration of the boarding program. This fee is $175 and is paid at the time of registration. Tuition All tuition and fees must be paid by June 1st. All tuition is paid in advance, or a payment plan can be setup through online registration. No student may attend a class or program, unless all fees are paid in full. Tuition, minus the deposit, is refundable up to June 1st. All payments must be made in U.S. funds by credit card. Payment by is also acceptable by a wire transfer. For more information, or instructions, contact the Business Office, at (609) 921-7600, extension 2290. Refunds, Cancellations, and Changes The Summer Programs staff makes every effort to be flexible and accommodating regarding selections. Commitments to faculty, staff, facilities, and other students are made in advance of the summer. Please note, canceling after June 1st will result in a forfeiture of the entire tuition and all deposits are non-refundable. Cancellations and refund requests must be made by June 1st in writing and only the non- refundable deposit will be retained. Due to commitments to faculty, staff, facilities, and other students, no refunds will be made for late arrival, early dismissal, vacations, illness, withdraws or injury. Changes after June 1st and during enrolled weeks are based upon availability and are subject to a $50 processing fee. Hun Summer Camp 2018_Layout 1 4/2/18 7:40 PM Page 4 Program Dates Summer School Session 1 begins on Monday, June 25th. Session 2 begins on Monday, July 16th. Each session is three weeks. Enrichment courses can be taken during each session. Credit courses run June 25th to August 3rd. Summer School boarding is from July 16th to July 15th during Session 2. The American Culture and Language Institute begins on Monday, July 16th and runs for three weeks to August 3rd. The boarding session runs from July 16th through August 3rd. Boarding students must arrive between 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. on July 15th. Textbooks Textbooks are not available for purchase at The Hun School. The textbook list, including class name, book title, ISBN, and all other information will be available RQWKH6FKRRO·VZHEVLWHprior to the start of the summer session and students are expected to bring the appropriate textbook, or materials on the first day of class. Students in the American Culture and Language Institute will purchase appropriate materials at the School store following testing. Cost of these materials is approximately $30 to $150. Medical Services The health clinic is located on the first floor of Russell Hall. Clinic hours are posted. A registered nurse will be accessible by phone 24 hours a day for emergency care situations. Except in the case of an emergency, students must first have a pass before visiting the nurse. During the day, students who need to see the nurse should report to their teacher for a pass. If a boarding student feels ill, before class or after classes have ended, he or she should report to the Teacher on Duty. Parent Responsibility By enrolling a student in The Hun School, parents are expressing a belief in the philosophy and expectations of the School, as well as the professionalism of its faculty and administration. We expect parents to UHLQIRUFHDQGVXSSRUWWKH6FKRRO·VUXOHVSHUWDLQLQJWRDFDGHPLF expectations and behavior. Hun Summer Camp 2018_Layout 1 4/2/18 7:40 PM Page 5 3. Academics Grading Standards and Progress Reports The grading system ranges from 0 ² 100; 60 is a passing grade and college certifying. All students attending Summer School will receive a number grade for each class, except for test prep classes. Students in the American Culture and Language Institute receive a Certificate of Completion at the end of the program. Parents will receive instructions RQKRZWRFKHFNWKHLUFKLOG·VSURJUHVVWKURXJKRXWWKHVXPPHUVHVVLRQ 3DUHQWVVKRXOGIHHOIUHHWRFRQWDFWWKHLUFKLOG·VWHDFKHURU6XPPHU School Director if they KDYHTXHVWLRQVUHJDUGLQJWKHLUFKLOG·VSURJUHVV Course Credit and Transcript Requests 3DUHQWVQHHGWRFKHFNZLWKWKHLUFKLOG·VVFKRROWRYHULI\VFKRROSROLF\ regarding credit courses. Hun School students enrolled in a summer credit course will earn credit with a grade of 71 or higher. A student who earns a grade between 60 and 70 may be required by the relevant Hun School department chair to complete an assessment demonstrating competency in the material before credit is issued. Beginning July 1, 2016, grades for courses taken by Hun students at the Hun Summer 6FKRRODUHUHTXLUHGWRDSSHDURQWKHVWXGHQW·VWUDQVFULSW6XPPHU FRXUVHVZLOOEHGHVLJQDWHGDV´VXPPHUµDQGDUHFDOFXODWHGLQWRWKH overall grade point average. Honors courses are weighted on student transcripts by a factor of 1.03. However, the maximum grade for any FRXUVHLV´µ Non-Hun School students may request grades be sent to the school they will be attending in the fall. A form is distributed to parents by email during summer school. Parents may indicate whether or not they wish to have grades sent WRWKHLUFKLOG·VVFKRRO. Grades are sent only upon request. Hun Summer Camp 2018_Layout 1 4/2/18 7:40 PM Page 6 Attendance and Tardiness Policy Daily attendance for students seeking credit in a credit class is essential to success. In credit classes, every day missed is the equivalent to missing one week of work during the school year. Student attendance is monitored; parents of day students can help with this by emailing [email protected] or by calling (609) 921-7600, extension 2346 by 7:45 a.m. to report a student absence. Boarding students who are ill and cannot attend class must report to the Teacher on Duty, so the student can be accounted for and sent to the nurse. Repeated absences, either excused or unexcused, may require a parent conference to determine if credit can be earned for students taking credit courses. For students taking enrichment courses, attendance is still considered essential, and special arrangements should be made in advance for excused absences. Tardiness to class and other scheduled commitments is not acceptable. The Hun School expects student to fulfill all obligations on time. For boarding students, this policy includes all check-in times ² including breakfast, afternoon activities, weekend activities, dinner, study hall, etc. 4. Citizenship The development of character and citizenship is an important part of The Hun 6FKRRO·VPLVVLRQ:HUHTXLUHVWXGHQWVWRFRQGXFWWKHPVHOYHV in a manner that reflects the values and ideals of the School. Dress Code Dress for The Hun School summer session is informal. Students should look neat and well groomed. There may be times when more formal dress and attire is appropriate for boarding students, such as dinner out, or attendance at the theatre.
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