Western Reserve Academy Handbook 2014-2015 About this Handbook The Western Reserve Academy Handbook is prepared by the Western Reserve Academy Deans Office in conjunction with the Communications Office for the use of Western Reserve Academy faculty, staff, students and families. Listings are accurate as of July 1, 2014. Please note: Western Reserve Academy may find it necessary to alter or append this handbook during the course of the academic year. Any changes will be posted on the appropriate portlas on wra.net. Please report any errors to the Deans Office. This handbook is intended for the sole use of WRA faculty, staff, students and their families. Commercial use of this handbook is prohibited, and permission for any other use must be secured from the Head of School’s Office. Western Reserve Academy adheres to a longstanding policy of admitting students of any race, color, creed, religion, national and ethnic origin subject to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discrimi- nate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, or disability in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan program or other school-administered programs. Western Reserve Academy Handbook 2014-2015 Table of Contents Schedules...........................................................................................22 Teaching/Coaching............................................................................22 Important Telephone Numbers ..................................................................1 Athletic Trainers.................................................................................22 History of Western Reserve Academy .........................................................2 Behavorial Expectations & Disciplinary Guidelines..................................23 Community Life ........................................................................................3 Expectations & Major School Rules...................................................23 Community Expecations .....................................................................3 Minor Offenses..................................................................................27 Administrator on Duty ........................................................................4 Dress Code........................................................................................ 28 Advising at WRA.................................................................................4 Class Cuts..........................................................................................28 Dining Hall .........................................................................................5 Student Affairs Committee ................................................................29 Attendance...........................................................................................5 Punishment Definitions.....................................................................29 Conduct & Attire ................................................................................5 Weapons Policy..................................................................................30 Daily Meal Schedule............................................................................6 Searches .............................................................................................31 Vehicles................................................................................................6 Honor Council Guidelines.......................................................................32 Transpo................................................................................................7 Honor Code & Expectations .............................................................32 Off-Campus Permissions .....................................................................8 Committee Structure .........................................................................33 Absences ..............................................................................................8 Selection Process................................................................................33 Leaves (Boarding Students)..................................................................9 Removal of an Honor Council Member.............................................34 College Trips........................................................................................9 Honor Code Inquiry Proceduce.........................................................34 Vacations ...........................................................................................10 Honor Council Hearing ....................................................................34 Campus Store ....................................................................................10 Consequences, Education & Reconciliation.......................................35 Incidental Accounts ...........................................................................10 Confidentiality ..................................................................................37 SPAR Program...................................................................................11 Bullying Policy .........................................................................................38 Prefects ..............................................................................................11 Harassment/Violence Policy .....................................................................40 Student Government .........................................................................12 Dress Code...............................................................................................42 Online Profile Sites............................................................................12 Philosophy.........................................................................................42 Student Relationships ........................................................................13 Academic Dress (Boys).......................................................................42 The Academic Program ............................................................................14 Academic Dress (Girls) ......................................................................43 Academic Honesty.............................................................................14 General Guidelines ............................................................................44 Grading .............................................................................................14 Dining Hall Attire .............................................................................45 Pass/Fail.............................................................................................15 Mandatory Items ...............................................................................45 Academic Honors ..............................................................................16 Reserve Green Blazer & Crest ............................................................46 Course Failure....................................................................................16 School Tie..........................................................................................46 Completing Missed Work..................................................................16 Reserve Green Plaid Kilt ....................................................................46 Academic Difficulties & Support.......................................................17 Residential Life ........................................................................................47 Athletics ...................................................................................................19 General Dormitory Rules ..................................................................47 Requirements.....................................................................................19 Evening Schedule...............................................................................48 Offerings ...........................................................................................20 Study Hall Sign-Out..........................................................................49 Registration .......................................................................................21 Required Study Hall ..........................................................................50 Uniforms ...........................................................................................21 Late Lights.........................................................................................50 Conduct ............................................................................................21 Dormitory Internet Use.....................................................................51 Dormitory Visitation .........................................................................52 Summary & Statement of Purpose.....................................................72 Weekend Sign-Out and Return Time.................................................52 Implied Consent................................................................................72 Roommates........................................................................................53 Priorities ............................................................................................73