School Handbook TABLE of CONTENTS

2016-2017 studentupper & parent school handbook TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION AND MISSION 2 CONTACT INFORMATION 3 SCHOOL CALENDAR 4 ACADEMICS 5 Community Service.................................................................. 27 Learning Goals............................................................................. 5 Student Leadership and Senior Privileges........................... 27-29 Academic Philosophy ................................................................ 5 Special Events and Traditions............................................... 29, 30 Advisers...................................................................................... 5 Internet, Local Area Network, and Acceptable Use ........ 5-7 HEALTH 30 Daily Schedule ............................................................................. 7 Program..................................................................................... 30 Books ...................................................................................... 7, 8 Procedures......................................................................... 30-32 Drop/Add Policy ..................................................................... 8 Health Policy for Drugs and Alcohol............................... 32, 33 Class Attendance, Homework, and Make-up Policies .................. 8 St. Andrew’s Accessibility Program.......................................... 33 Attendance Policies and Procedures .................................. ...9 Snow Days and Cancellations................................................ ...10 RESIDENTIAL LIFE 33 Successful Completion of Requirements ........................... 10 Facilities and Program.....................................................34,35 Grading Policy and Reporting ................................................ 10,11 Banking and Student Activity Account..................................35 Exam Policy and Schedule.................................................... ..... 11 International Students................................................................ 35 Honor Society, Honor Roll, and Honors Program .................. 11,12 Dormitory Visitation Policy...................................................35,36 Academic Probation.................................................................. 12 Boarding Student Permissions........................................ 36, 37 Class Period Study Halls.......................................................12 Weekday Schedule for Boarders..................................... 37-39 Library Policies..................................................................12,13 Weekend Program.......................................................... 39-41 Athletics and Physical Education.........................................13 Vacation Check-out and Return Policy ...................................... 41 Eligibility Policy......................................................................13 Commencement and Closing.................................................... 41 Graduation Requirements and College Counseling................. 14 Parent Meetings, Conferences , and Class-Day Visitation..........15 STUDENT LIFE AND CONDUCT 15 Conduct Expectations..................................................... 15, 16 Priority of Responsibilities......................................................16 Dress Code............................................................................16, 17 Student Discipline Procedures............................................17, 18 Infractions...............................................................................19 Major Infractions................................................................20-21 Bullying and Harrassment.................................................. 22-24 Disciplinary Action and Consequences.............................. 24-26 Campus Buildings and Facilities.............................................. 26 Automobiles.......................................................................26, 27 1 INTRODUCTION The purpose of this handbook is to outline the philosophy, policies, and procedures of the St. Andrew’s Upper School. It gives students and parents an overview of day-to-day life in our community, and is a reference in regards to what can be expected at St. Andrew’s. It should help students and parents understand how we implement our philosophy in the various areas of our School. If we are to be successful, we need to work together with parents as well as with students. For this reason, we encourage families to review this material together and call us with any questions. On rare occasions, it is necessary during the course of the school year to change policies, procedures, or rules stated in this handbook. If the modifications are significant, families will be notified. STATEMENT OF MISSION St. Andrew’s School is a small, nondenominational boarding and day school located on a beautiful 70-acre campus serving coeducational grades 6-12 & Postgraduate (PG). All of St. Andrew’s teachers are trained in nationally recognized brain research and the practical implications for teaching. The following is the official statement of St. Andrew’s philosophy as approved by the Board of Trustees in 2015: St. Andrew’s School is a nurturing, challenging and safe educational community serving students in grades 6 - 12 and postgraduate (PG). Our dedicated faculty and staff embrace, encourage, educate and empower students one mind at a time. Our Episcopal heritage guides our moral and ethical values. Academic success and personal growth are promoted so that students can purposefully engage, succeed and thrive in school and in life. Guiding Principles We believe in and practice the concept of “students first” and strive to ensure that all our decisions—academic, fiscal and philosophical—emanate from this conviction. We are committed to a curriculum that prepares young men and women for life and ensures that all who seek access to higher education will be sufficiently prepared. We value a community as diverse as the world in which we live, and therefore accept students based solely on their capacity to learn, grow and flourish because of our approach to education. We pledge to offer sufficient financial aid to fulfill our mission. We uphold the conviction that our students learn best in a small, intimate environment that allows for personal attention and ongoing interaction with faculty. We seek to create a campus-wide environment that fosters growth in all its dimensions—intellectual, emotional, physical and spiritual—and promotes learning in the classroom and beyond. We embrace the arts, athletics and community service as essential elements of a St. Andrew’s Education. We strive to enhance the spiritual, moral and ethical development of our students by offering courses, programs and activities that nourish not just the head, but the heart and soul. We recognize the importance of recruiting and retaining the very best faculty and staff, and we work diligently toward that end. 2 IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION ST. ANDREW’S SCHOOL SWITCHBOARD DIRECTOR OF RESIDENTIAL LIFE: 401-246-1230 Robert Tisdale, ext. 3109 Responsible for all aspects of Residential Life, including ADMINISTRATOR ON DUTY (rotates weekly) weekend overnight permissions Cell: 401-225-4508 Available any time the School switchboard is closed DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS: Michael Hart, ext. 3041 DIRECTOR OF STUDENT LIFE: Responsible for all aspects of Athletics and Jonathan Alschuler, ext. 3032 Physical Education Responsible for all non-academic aspects of School life including all co-curricular programming DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY: Matthew Cerullo, ext. 3058 DEAN OF STUDENTS: Responsible for all technology related issues Elizabeth Park, ext. 3144 SCHOOL NURSE PRACTITIONER: Responsible for all student discipline, early dismissals Jennifer Servello, ext. 3030 and bus transportation coordination. Responsible for all student medications and physical health issues (an on-call nurse is available for the boarding DIRECTOR OF UPPER SCHOOL: students in the evening and on the weekend) Michael Morin, ext. 3046 Responsible for all academic aspects of School life DIRECTOR OF COLLEGE COUNSELING: including scheduling, credits, and grades Eric Hill, ext. 3045 Responsible for college guidance ASSISTANT TO DIRECTOR OF UPPER SCHOOL/ REGISTRAR: Micky Achilli, ext. 3047 SCHOOL COUNSELOR: Responsible for attendance (late arrivals, absences), Ann Allain, ext. 3035 scheduling appointments with the Director of Academics Responsible for anything involving a student’s mental and handling general questions about the academic health, including referrals to outside therapists programs for both Upper and Middle Schools CONTROLLER: DIRECTOR OF LEARNING SERVICES: Chuck Dwyer, ext. 3021 Dr. Dana Gurney, ext. 3048 Responsible for all tuition statements and student billing Responsible for anything related to students’ special education needs (IEPs, classroom modifications) DIRECTOR OF AUXILIARY SERVICES: Harold Sands, ext. 3036 DIRECTOR OF MIDDLE SCHOOL: Responsible for all student bank accounts and textbooks Alexandra McMullen, ext. 3038 Responsible for all academic aspects of Middle School EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE HEADMASTER: life including scheduling, credits, and grades Lee Ann Cameron, ext. 3029 Responsible for scheduling appointments with COORDINATOR TO THE OFFICE OF Headmaster David Tinagero LEARNING SERVICES: Lisa Goniprow, ext. 3054 Responsible for managing the Office of Learning Services, including, but not

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