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WHAT TO BRING TO BERKSHIRE

GUIDELINES FOR CLASSROOM

Berkshire students are required to dress in a neat, clean and appropriate manner. The student’s dress is a reflection of the School. The guidelines below are important and focus on classroom dress. Students should keep in mind that the spirit of neatness and orderliness is at the heart of the code. Provocative or revealing attire is inappropriate at all times.

Footwear: Dress , dress or dress are required for classroom dress. Bare feet, beach or bath sandals, flip‐flops, (or ‐like shoes) and athletic shoes are not acceptable during the academic day.

Students are asked to use common sense in choosing their attire and may be asked at any time to change clothes if they are inappropriately dressed or their garments are insufficiently clean and neat in appearance. For girls, the and dress length should always fall below the fingertips.

At all times, must be clean and without rips. Cut‐off or , hospital pants, painters' pants, , army fatigues, sweatshirts and clothing are unacceptable during the class day. Boots, other than dress boots, may be worn only between Thanksgiving and March Vacation and during inclement weather.

While in , body‐piercing jewelry should be worn on the ears only. Extreme or excessive piercings are distracting and not permitted. Tongue bolts are expressly prohibited at all times. If you have any questions about the standards for dress, please call the Dean of Students.

SUGGESTEDCLOTHING

· Students should plan to bring a two‐week supply of clothing to ensure they will have sufficient clothing available while other garments are in the .

· Students bringing bicycles on campus must also bring a bicycle .

· Similarly, students bringing skateboards, rollerblades or other such equipment must bring a helmet and protective gear for their own safety.

· All linens, clothing, and furnishings should be clearly marked with the student's name; they should be kept neat, clean, and in good repair.

ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING

The Athletic Department provides , protective equipment and practice clothing called "whites issue" which includes shorts, t‐, , and athletic supporter. Mouth guards, when required, will be issued by the School and billed to the student's account.

Students are held responsible for all issued equipment. Equipment not returned will be charged to the student's account.

For fall sports, students must provide the following:

Field Hockey Soccer Football Sticks Shin Guards Girdle pads Shin Guards Face Mask Cleats Cleats Hand and Arm Pads Gloves Cleats

ROOM FURNISHINGS

· The School encourages the purchase and use of environmentally‐sound and recycled materials. Please consider purchasing the following: room furnishings, such as rugs and lamps, made from recycled materials; biodegradable laundry detergent; power strips that automatically turn off when not in use; CFL light bulbs and other environmentally‐friendly consumer products.

· Since students spend a great deal of time studying in their dormitory rooms, students and parents are asked to consider carefully which personal belongings and room arrangements will encourage effective study habits. While the School respects students' desires for comfortable, attractive rooms that express individual tastes, the Berkshire community expects its members to make their academic commitment central to their home‐away‐from‐home.

· Although desks and bureaus are furnished by the School, their combined surface space is often insufficient for full‐size computers, stereo equipment and books. These items may require additional storage units.

· Study lamps, a critical study aid, must be provided by students.

The School provides for each student:

A bed, standard twin mattress, window shade, dresser, straight chair, table/desk, and wastebasket.

Clothing suggestions for boys:

Dress or appropriate sport (2‐3) Dress (5‐8) Casual jackets, or (2‐3) Casual shirts, turtlenecks and t‐shirts(5) Slacks: khaki, corduroy, tailored, etc.(4‐6) (6) Rainwear, including boots and Heavy winter and/or ski , underwear and socks Warm , , and slippers , winter or hiking boots, casual shoes and dress shoes

Clothing suggestions for girls:

Dress jackets or appropriate (2) or (5‐8) Lightweight jackets and sweaters(2‐3) Casual shirts and turtlenecks(5‐8) Skirts of suitable length (3‐6) of suitable length and design (2‐3) Pants: corduroy, , khaki, tailored, etc.(3‐5)

Rainwear, including boots and hat Heavy winter coat and/or ski parka ,slips, ,sports Warm or pajamas, warm bathrobe and slippers Sneakers, winter or hiking boots, casual shoes and dress shoes

Each student's family should provide:

Sheets(4‐6) Mattress pads(2) Bedspread (1) Blankets or comforter(electric blankets are not permitted) Pillow (1) Pillowcases(4) Bath towels (6) Washcloths (3) Laundry bags (2)

Alarm clock with battery backup (A student’s phone should not be their only alarm)

Families may also wish to provide:

A carpet: small rug in good condition (no larger than 7' x 9') with a non‐skid backing and short pile for easy cleaning.

A desk lamp: one that provides adequate, non‐glaring light that will protect your child's eyes during study sessions.

A footlocker/chest: small (not more than 20" x 30" x 15"), lockable and usable as storage.

Room decorations: Pictures and posters(those depicting drugs, alcohol, tobacco or nudity are not allowed.) The use of empty liquor bottles and posters of questionable artistic value as room decorations is not permitted. Plants, radio, stereo (with earphones, please), and a small wall mirror(s).

The following items are not permitted in dormitory rooms:

· Cloth hanging from ceilings, around beds, and over windows · Cooking appliances, refrigerators and air conditioners(electrical or other) · Televisions, computer monitors larger than 24 inches, video projectors, television monitors(both LCD and plasma) or any other type of video projecting devices · Halogen lights