17-18 Student Handbook (2-5-2018)
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STUDENT HANDBOOK 2017-2018 Culver Academies Welcome to Culver The development of character is a central component in Culver’s mission. Culver assists students in becoming responsible citizens and leaders through an education in the classic virtues – wisdom, courage, moderation, and justice. Leadership classes, opportunities to lead, and a culture that embraces our Code of Conduct and Honor Code complement the broader Culver curriculum, all of which provides the fertile environment for your individual growth. The Culver Mission Culver educates students for leadership and responsible citizenship in society by developing and nurturing the whole individual – mind, spirit and body – through an integrated curriculum that emphasizes the cultivation of character. The Culver Code of Conduct My aim in life is to become the best person I can be. To this end I will strive always to develop my potential to its fullest – physically, intellectually, morally and spiritually; to make wise choices, exercise self-discipline, and accept responsibility for my actions; to treat everyone as I would have them treat me; to fulfill the ideal of service to others; to place duty before self; to lead by example and take care of those I lead; and to live by the Culver Honor Code: I will not lie, cheat, or steal, and I will discourage others from such actions. TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1: Community Standards .............................................................................................. 5 Living the Culver Mission Adult Involvement in Students’ Lives Community Expectations Community of Mutual Respect A Community of Trust Commitment to Spiritual Development Chapter 2: Academics .................................................................................................................7 Academic Honors Academic Standards Eligibility Graduation Requirements Summer Study Attendance Policy Study Conditions Grade Reporting Schedule Chapter 3: Health and Safety ................................................................................................... 14 Mission of Wellness Health –related Confidentiality Medication Health Center Procedures Medical Expenses Culver Assistance Program Voluntary Referral Student Safety Chapter 4: Citizenship and Discipline ..................................................................................... 20 Citizenship Disciplinary System Process Disciplinary Committee Categories of Infractions The Honor Code Disciplinary Confinement Room Confinement Notations on Transcript External Requests for Information Trial Citizenship Year Discipline and Interscholastic Athletics Suspension Readmission Student Records Committee Chapter 5. Living Units .............................................................................................................26 Living Unit Safety Unauthorized Items Hallways and Entryways Security Lost and Found Cell Phones Sleep-ins Speaker Use Television Movies Telephone Computer Use Tack Boards and Picture Rails Room Decorations CGA Dormitories CMA Barracks 1 Chapter 6: Attire .......................................................................................................................31 CGA Uniform CMA Uniform Chapter 7: Accountability ..........................................................................................................39 Closing and Taps Signing Out and In Guests Dorm Lounge Hours Travel Permits and Leaves Town Privileges Limits Chapter 8: Technology at Culver ...............................................................................................44 Shared Culver Resource Responsible Use Help Needed eReaders Requesting Permission for a non-Culver issued device Privacy and Liability Network and Data Security Equipment Academic Use Responsible Use Policy Chapter 9: Day Students ..................................................................................................................... 46 Academic Responsibilities Absence Attendance Duties Cars Attire Non-academic Program Worship Areas of Responsibility Leadership Staying Overnight Off-campus Work Chapter 10: Leadership ...............................................................................................................48 CGA Prefect System Qualifications Honor Council CGA Council Senior Advisory Board Diversity Council Common Council Dormitory Committee Leadership Induction Oath Leadership Suspension Loss of Leadership for a single offense Informal Leadership CGA Crest Drill Team Equestriennes CMA Corps of Cadets First Year Second Year Third Year Fourth Year The New Cadet System CMA Leadership Branch Insignia and Eligibility for Promotion Leadership Periods 2 Chapter 10: Leadership (cont.) ....................................................................................................48 Wearing of Cadet Rank and Acting Insignia Minimum Requirements for Cadet Rank Promotion Reduction of Rank Restoration of Rank Saluting Reporting Honor Organizations Diversity Council Common Council CMA Rank Insignia Chapter 11: Services and Facilities .............................................................................................60 Chapter 12: School Awards .........................................................................................................61 Chapter 13: Glossary of Terms ....................................................................................................64 Appendix……………………………………………………………………...…...70 Organizational Charts Daily Schedule Campus Map Running Trail Maps 3 4 Chapter 1 Community Standards Culver asks for your commitment to the ideals of our community. Since their founding, the Academies have provided students with a set of community standards that defines common expectations, establishes limits for behavior, and fosters a sense of responsibility to others and for oneself. Students are expected to abide by the Academies’ expectations and standards, written and implied, and to accept full responsibility for their actions. Culver has expectations of you that include academics, leadership, citizenship, residential life, and extracurricular involvement. Culver is not a place where one chooses to acknowledge the standards of only one or two areas of responsibility; rather, students are expected to embrace and adhere to the standard and expectations in all areas in order for them to have the opportunity to benefit from the complete Culver experience. Students learn important life lessons as they face consequences for their actions that violate community expectations. Culver endeavors to administer corrective action with compassion, fairness, and dignity—trying to develop the habit of self-discipline and to encourage the spirit, as well as the letter of the law. The Academies’ disciplinary responses take into account the needs of the individual, and especially the needs of the community. Students whose behavior make community living difficult for others are likely to forfeit the privilege of being at Culver. Whenever a new or modified rule or policy is issued, it will be announced or posted in the living units. You are responsible for understanding all rules and policies. Culver believes it is important to involve parents/guardians when a major rule has been violated and will make a concerted effort to notify a student’s parent(s) or guardian, but will not delay an investigation or disciplinary response in the event they cannot be reached. Living the Culver Mission: Those who attend Culver because of the values it strives to instill in every member of the community should thrive while on campus and while away. Continued enrollment is conditioned upon a willingness to comply with all rules and any corrective requirements during the entire time you are a student. This includes when school is in session, whether you are on or off campus, when you are traveling to or from school, at the beginning or end of vacation periods, and when school is not in session. Adult Involvement in Students’ Lives: The adults who interact with you on a daily basis in the classroom, on the playing fields, and in other settings want and need to know if you have failed to meet academic or citizenship standards, as they want to provide assistance and guidance. Community Expectations: Condoning or failing to report violations of the Academies’ rules undermines Culver’s society of trust. Students are encouraged to contribute to community standards and are expected to address violations that they observe by either providing an on the spot correction or, in the case of serious offenses, reporting the violation to appropriate adults. Students immediately must report all violations which involve tampering with the fire alarm system, the direct infliction of harm by one student on another, theft, harassment, the use of chemical or other illicit substances, or the destruction of or tampering with school or student property. Community of Mutual Respect: All students are expected to treat others with respect. In this spirit, harassment or hazing in any form or degree is unacceptable, including mental or physical abuse, humiliation, ridicule, or annoyance. It is unacceptable to require other students to do personal favors, to surrender their personal property, or to be deprived of their rights. Disrespect towards an adult on campus is also unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Sexual harassment is unwanted sexual attention that makes a person uncomfortable, and it is prohibited. The following types of harassment are destructive to Culver’s culture and are prohibited: