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LINDEN HALL PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020-21 The Linden Hall Parent/Student Handbook is published and distributed to members of the Linden Hall community for the purpose of providing information on aspects of student and campus life so that students may gain as much as possible from their experience at the School. Students, parents, faculty, administration, and staff should all read and be familiar with the contents of the Handbook, so that each member of the community knows and understands the expectations of students within our community. This Handbook is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to create, nor does it create, a contract or part of a contract in any way, including, but not limited to, between Linden Hall and any parent, guardian or student affiliated with or attending the School. Linden Hall reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to add, revise and/or delete School policies before, during, and after the School year. Contents 2019-20 ....................................................................................................................................... 1 PARENT AND STUDENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ............................................................ 1 This page is left intentionally blank. ........................................................................................... 2 WELCOME TO LINDEN HALL .............................................................................................. 3 IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION ........................................................................... 4 I. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................. 5 Mission Statement ....................................................................................................................... 5 Philosophy ................................................................................................................................... 5 History of School ........................................................................................................................ 6 Linden Hall Seal .......................................................................................................................... 6 Non-Discrimination Policy ......................................................................................................... 6 II. STUDENT CONDUCT EXPECTATIONS ..................................................................... 7 Infractions of Major School Rules ........................................................................................... 9 Documentation and Consequences ........................................................................................... 10 Suspension ................................................................................................................................. 10 Disciplinary Probation .............................................................................................................. 10 Involuntary Leave ..................................................................................................................... 10 Expulsion ................................................................................................................................... 11 Behavioral Expectations While Away from School ................................................................. 11 Parent Involvement ................................................................................................................... 11 Reporting Disciplinary Action to Colleges ............................................................................... 11 Bullying, Harassment, and Intimidation ................................................................................... 12 Sexual Harassment .................................................................................................................... 12 Anti-Hazing Policy .................................................................................................................... 12 Definition ............................................................................................................................... 13 Responsibility for Compliance .............................................................................................. 13 Reporting of a Possible Violation .......................................................................................... 13 Violations and Sanctions ....................................................................................................... 13 i Use of Alcohol, Drugs/Testing (Including E-Cigarettes and Vaping) ...................................... 14 Sanctuary Policy ........................................................................................................................ 14 Sexual Intimacy ......................................................................................................................... 14 Inappropriate Items/Weapons ................................................................................................... 15 Respect for Property .................................................................................................................. 15 Search and Seizure .................................................................................................................... 15 III. HONOR CODE ............................................................................................................ 15 Honor Code ............................................................................................................................... 15 Cheating .................................................................................................................................... 16 Lying ......................................................................................................................................... 16 Stealing ...................................................................................................................................... 16 The Honor Council .................................................................................................................... 17 Upper School Honor Code Violations ...................................................................................... 17 Probable Consequences for Honor Code (HC) Violations in the Upper School ...................... 18 Middle School Honor Code Violations ..................................................................................... 18 Plagiarism and Acceptable Forms of Citation .......................................................................... 19 Citation and Reference Guidelines ............................................................................................ 19 IV. OTHER SCHOOL RULES AND POLICIES .................................................................. 19 Language Policy ........................................................................................................................ 19 Driving Privileges/Automobile Policy ...................................................................................... 20 Gambling ................................................................................................................................... 21 Absences/Tardiness ................................................................................................................... 21 Permissions ............................................................................................................................... 21 Bring Your Own Devices .......................................................................................................... 21 Smart Phones/Electronic Devices ............................................................................................. 21 Electronic Communications, Computers, and Acceptable Use................................................. 22 Sexting ................................................................................................................................... 28 Email ...................................................................................................................................... 28 Social Media .......................................................................................................................... 28 ii Inappropriate Websites and Apps .......................................................................................... 28 V. ACADEMIC PROGRAM .................................................................................................... 29 Graduation Requirements .......................................................................................................... 29 Course Offerings ....................................................................................................................... 30 Academic Concerns .................................................................................................................. 31 Attendance and Absences ......................................................................................................... 31 Make-Up Work ......................................................................................................................... 32 Unexcused Absences ................................................................................................................. 32 Chronic Attendance Issues .......................................................................................................