KENT SCHOOL 2016-2017 STUDENT AND PARENT HANDBOOK OF INFORMATION Simplicity of Life Directness of Purpose Self-Reliance Kent School P.O. Box 2006 Kent, Connecticut 06757 860-927-6000 www.kent-school.edu Founded 1906 The School's central mission, rooted in its Episcopal heritage, is the realization of the individual's intellectual and personal potential in a community that stresses moral growth. School Colors Navy blue and gray School Mascot The Lion School Song "The Haze on Algo's Height" Words by Robert Hillyer, Class of 1913 Music by R. Lee Gilliam From the Headmaster and Rector This booklet contains information about Kent School which will be useful to both students and their parents. I urge you to read it carefully. Answers to every question may not be found here and you should inquire with your advisor or the Dean‟s Office about matters which are unclear to you. Kent is a community built on trust. The guidelines in this booklet provide a framework for cooperation and mutual respect. Let‟s work together to make 2016-2017 a school year of which we can all be proud. I would be glad to hear from you anytime. I look forward to seeing you in September. Richardson W. Schell Headmaster and Rector TABLE OF CONTENTS Vacations and Transportation ....................................... 22 EXPECTATIONS REGARDING CONDUCT ........ 1 Valuable Articles .......................................................... 23 KENT SCHOOL HONOR CODE ............................. 1 Vending Machines ....................................................... 24 ACADEMICS .............................................................. 2 Weekends and Overnights ............................................ 24 Academic Guidelines...................................................... 2 Weekend Permission Requests ..................................... 24 Study Conditions ............................................................ 3 Work Hours .................................................................. 25 Description of Schedule ................................................. 3 DAY STUDENTS ...................................................... 25 Evening Schedule ........................................................... 4 Absences ...................................................................... 25 Academic Designations, Definitions of: ......................... 5 Attendance ................................................................... 25 Class Absences ............................................................... 5 Cars .............................................................................. 25 Grading System .............................................................. 6 Overnights and Weekends - ......................................... 25 Taking a Term-Contained Major Independent Study ..... 6 Study Hall Expectations ............................................... 25 TEXTBOOKS ............................................................. 7 SPIRITUAL LIFE ..................................................... 26 COLLEGE COUNSELING ....................................... 8 Academic Program ....................................................... 26 Discipline Issues and Applying to College ..................... 8 Chapel Choir ................................................................ 26 College Visits ................................................................. 8 Dominic Rich Fund ...................................................... 26 Procedure to Obtain Permission for College Visits ........ 9 Episcopal Confirmation ................................................ 26 Hillel ............................................................................ 26 JOHN GRAY PARK ’28 LIBRARY ......................... 9 Mission Committee ...................................................... 26 ACADEMIC RESOURCE CENTER ...................... 11 Other Services on Campus and in the Community ....... 26 TECHNOLOGY ....................................................... 11 Pastoral Counseling ...................................................... 27 STUDENT AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE ................. 13 Services in St. Joseph’s Chapel .................................... 27 Absences....................................................................... 13 Study Groups ................................................................ 27 Advisors ....................................................................... 13 Sunday Schedule .......................................................... 27 Air Conditioners ........................................................... 13 Youth Group ................................................................ 27 All School Notification ................................................. 13 ATHLETICS AND ACTIVITIES ........................... 28 Attendance Policy ......................................................... 13 Athletics Mission Statement ......................................... 28 Boundaries .................................................................... 14 Athletics Program Overview ........................................ 28 Cellular Telephones ...................................................... 14 MUSIC LESSONS AND ENSEMBLE REHEARSALS Chapel .......................................................................... 14 ..................................................................................... 29 Communications ........................................................... 15 Music Department Mission Statement ......................... 30 Cooking/Food ............................................................... 15 Diploma Music Requirement ....................................... 30 Debit Card .................................................................... 15 Music Lesson, Ensemble and Course Enrollment ........ 30 Diploma ........................................................................ 15 Ensembles .................................................................... 30 Disciplinary System...................................................... 15 Lesson Attendance ....................................................... 30 Dorm Infractions .......................................................... 16 Lesson Charges ............................................................ 30 Drones .......................................................................... 16 Instrument Storage and Renting Instruments ............... 30 Dress Code ................................................................... 16 Practice Room Use ....................................................... 30 Emergency Contact ...................................................... 17 MEDICAL CARE AND THE HEALTH CENTER31 Enrollment Meeting - ................................................... 17 Faculty Homes .............................................................. 18 Advising and Counseling ............................................. 32 Guests ........................................................................... 18 Alcohol, Drug, and Substance Abuse Policy ................ 32 Harassment of Other Persons ....................................... 18 Infirmary Policy ........................................................... 33 Headmaster Holiday ..................................................... 18 Medical Leave of Absence ........................................... 33 In the Presence of ......................................................... 18 Personal Leave of Absence .......................................... 33 Inter-Visitation ............................................................. 18 Tobacco Policy ............................................................. 33 Jobs ............................................................................... 18 STUDENT SPENDING ACCOUNT ....................... 34 Laundry, Linens, and Clothing ..................................... 18 Categories Which Can Be Restricted ........................... 34 Locks ............................................................................ 18 Unrestricted Categories ................................................ 34 Merit System ................................................................ 19 STUDENT PERSONAL SPENDING ...................... 35 Money .......................................................................... 19 VISITOR INFORMATION ..................................... 36 Motor Vehicles ............................................................. 19 Resources ..................................................................... 36 Off-Campus Rules ........................................................ 19 CONTACT INFORMATION .................................. 37 Packing List – Reminders ............................................. 19 Parent Permission ......................................................... 20 Privacy .......................................................................... 20 Room Furnishings ........................................................ 20 Room Search ................................................................ 20 Safety: Drills and Plans Information ........................... 20 School Property ............................................................ 21 School Store ................................................................. 21 School Vacations .......................................................... 21 Skateboarding/In-line Skating/Bicycling ...................... 21 Student Center .............................................................