The Bryn Mawr School Middle School Student/Parent Handbook 2014-2015 The Bryn Mawr School admits qualified students of any race, religion, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin or any disability to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, or any disability in administration of its hiring, educational, and admissions policies, as well as of its scholarship, athletic and other school-administered programs. Address: 109 W. Melrose Ave. Baltimore, MD 21210 Website: www.brynmawrschool.org Phone: 410-323-8800 Middle School Office: ext. 1272 Fax: 410-323-8188 (Middle School) Afternoon Supervision: 410-323-1118 ext. 1688 TABLE OF CONTENTS Bryn Mawr School Mission Statement ........................................................... 5 Middle School Academic Philosophy ............................................................ 5 Greeting ............................................................................................................ 6 Guiding Principles ........................................................................................... 7 Goals for our Students .................................................................................... 8 Safety & Security ............................................................................................. 9 I. Daily Operations ........................................................................................ 12 Attendance ................................................................................................. 12 Backpacks .................................................................................................. 13 Bookstore – The Bryn Mawrket ................................................................ 14 Cafeteria ..................................................................................................... 14 Communication ......................................................................................... 15 Computer Labs and Laptop Computers .................................................. 15 Convocation ............................................................................................... 16 Driving and Parking on Campus .............................................................. 16 E-mail .......................................................................................................... 17 Food Allergies ............................................................................................ 17 Health Center ............................................................................................. 20 Library - Middle & Upper School .............................................................. 21 Lockers ....................................................................................................... 23 Lost and Found .......................................................................................... 23 Recess ........................................................................................................ 23 School Hours ............................................................................................. 24 Supervision Before and After School ...................................................... 24 Telephones / Cell Phone/ Camera Policy ................................................. 25 Voicemail .................................................................................................... 26 Weather-Related Delays, Dismissals, or Closings ................................. 26 Website, Newsletters and Parent Portal .................................................. 27 Whom Do I Contact About…? .................................................................. 27 Work Program ............................................................................................ 28 II. Academic Information ............................................................................... 29 Academic Accommodations ..................................................................... 29 Academic Probation .................................................................................. 31 Exams ......................................................................................................... 31 Extra Help ................................................................................................... 31 Grades and Reports .................................................................................. 32 Homework and Tests................................................................................. 33 No Homework Nights and Weekends ...................................................... 33 Lunch Catch-up ......................................................................................... 34 Standardized Testing ................................................................................ 34 Student Records ........................................................................................ 34 Teacher Appointment Period (TAP) ......................................................... 35 III. Advisory Program ..................................................................................... 36 Advisory Curriculum ................................................................................. 36 Chief Advisors ........................................................................................... 36 Counseling ................................................................................................. 37 Student-Parent-Advisor Conferences ...................................................... 37 IV. School Regulations .................................................................................. 38 Alcohol, Drugs, and Smoking ................................................................... 38 Bullying, Peer Relationships, and Harassment ...................................... 39 Campus Boundaries .................................................................................. 40 Computers: Acceptable Use Policy ........................................................ 40 Discipline System ...................................................................................... 42 Honor Statement ........................................................................................ 43 Respect for Property ................................................................................. 45 Sexual Harassment ................................................................................... 45 Student/Adult Interactions: Boundaries of Appropriateness ................ 46 Uniform / Dress Code ................................................................................ 47 Days Out of Uniform .................................................................................. 49 V. Student Activities ...................................................................................... 50 Athletics (Squads) and Activities ............................................................. 50 Class Officer Elections .............................................................................. 51 Clubs........................................................................................................... 51 Middle School Drama Productions and Dance Company ...................... 52 Field Trips .................................................................................................. 52 Publications ............................................................................................... 52 Service Learning ........................................................................................ 53 Social Events and Guidelines ................................................................... 53 VII. Bryn Mawr Traditions .............................................................................. 55 Founders’ Day ............................................................................................ 55 Spirit Days .................................................................................................. 55 Bazaar ......................................................................................................... 55 Gym Drill ..................................................................................................... 55 Class Day ................................................................................................... 56 Eighth Grade Closing Convocation ......................................................... 56 Senior Graduation ..................................................................................... 56 VIII. School Symbols ...................................................................................... 57 School Flower ............................................................................................ 57 School Motto and Seal .............................................................................. 57 School Prayer ............................................................................................ 57 School Songs ............................................................................................. 58 Campus Map .............................................................................................. 61 Bryn Mawr School Mission Statement The Bryn Mawr School is an independent, nonsectarian, college- preparatory school for girls from preschool