KENT SCHOOL 2020-2021 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 Head of School Dear Kent Students and Families, Welcome to Kent School! The following handbook contains useful information about Kent School and our community. You should read this guide carefully as it will provide you with a clear sense of the values by which we aspire to live. If you have any questions about its contents or about anything it does not specifically address, I strongly encourage you to reach out to your advisor or the Dean's Office. I look forward to welcoming you to Kent School in person! Michael G. Hirschfeld Head of School TABLE OF CONTENTS: EXPECTATIONS REGARDING CONDUCT ........ 1 STUDENT AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE (CONT'D) KENT SCHOOL HONOR CODE ............................. 2 Town ............................................................................ 33 ACADEMICS .............................................................. 3 TV/Video Games ......................................................... 33 Academic Guidelines...................................................... 3 Valuable Articles .......................................................... 33 Study Conditions ............................................................ 4 Vending Machines ....................................................... 33 Evening Schedule ........................................................... 4 Work Hours .................................................................. 33 Academic Designations, Definitions of: ......................... 5 STUDENT TRAVEL ................................................ 34 Class Absences ............................................................... 6 Day Trips...................................................................... 34 Grading System .............................................................. 6 Motor Vehicles ............................................................. 34 Taking a Term-Contained Major Independent Study ..... 7 Parent Permission ....................................................... ..34 Taking a Course Honors-Pass-Fail ................................. 8 REACH travel program………………………………..34 Withdrawing from a course……………………………..8 School Vacations .......................................................... 35 ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY ........................ 9 Transportation .............................................................. 35 TEXTBOOKS ........................................................... 10 Vacation Transportation ............................................... 35 COLLEGE COUNSELING ..................................... 11 Weekends and Overnights ............................................ 35 Discipline Issues and Applying to College ................... 12 DAY STUDENTS ...................................................... 37 College Visits ............................................................... 12 Absences ...................................................................... 37 Procedure to Obtain Permission for College Visits ...... 12 Attendance ................................................................... 37 JOHN GRAY PARK ’28 LIBRARY ....................... 13 Cars .............................................................................. 37 ACADEMIC RESOURCE CENTER ...................... 15 Overnights .................................................................... 37 Study Hall Expectations ............................................... 37 TECHNOLOGY ....................................................... 16 SPIRITUAL LIFE ..................................................... 38 MAIL CENTER ........................................................ 21 Academic Program ....................................................... 38 STUDENT AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE ................. 22 Chapel Choir ................................................................ 38 Absences....................................................................... 22 Dominic Rich Fund ...................................................... 38 Advisors ....................................................................... 22 Episcopal Confirmation ................................................ 38 Air Conditioners ........................................................... 22 Hillel ............................................................................ 38 All School Notification ................................................. 22 Mission Committee ...................................................... 38 Attendance Policy ......................................................... 22 Other Services on Campus and in the Community ....... 39 Boundaries .................................................................... 23 Pastoral Counseling ...................................................... 39 Chapel .......................................................................... 24 Services in St. Joseph’s Chapel .................................... 39 Communications and Telephones ................................. 24 Study Groups ................................................................ 39 Cooking/Food ............................................................... 24 Youth Group ................................................................ 39 Diploma ........................................................................ 25 ATHLETICS AND ACTIVITIES ........................... 40 Disciplinary System...................................................... 25 Athletics Mission Statement ......................................... 40 Dorm Infractions .......................................................... 27 Athletics Program Overview ........................................ 40 Dress Code ................................................................... 27 Emergency Contact ...................................................... 28 MUSIC LESSONS/ENSEMBLE REHEARSALS…43 Music Department Mission Statement ......................... 43 Enrollment Meeting. ..................................................... 29 Evacuation .................................................................... 29 Diploma Music Requirement ....................................... 43 Music Lesson, Ensemble and Course Enrollment ........ 43 Faculty Homes .............................................................. 29 Ensembles .................................................................... 43 Guests ........................................................................... 29 Lesson Attendance ....................................................... 43 Harassment of Other Persons ....................................... 29 Lesson Charges ............................................................ 44 Head of School Holiday ............................................... 29 Instrument Storage and Renting Instruments ............... 44 In the Presence of ......................................................... 29 Practice Room Use ....................................................... 44 Inter-Visitation ............................................................. 29 Jobs ............................................................................... 30 MEDICAL CARE AND THE HEALTH CENTER..45 Laundry, Linens, and Clothing ..................................... 30 Advising and Counseling ............................................. 46 Lion Card...................................................……………30 Concussion Information and Policy……………...……47 Locks ............................................................................ 30 Alcohol, Drug, and Substance Abuse Policy ................ 47 Merit System ................................................................ 30 Infirmary Policy ........................................................... 48 Money .......................................................................... 30 Medical Leave of Absence (MLOA) ............................ 48 Off-Campus Rules ........................................................ 30 Nicotine Policy ............................................................. 49 Privacy .......................................................................... 31 STUDENT SPENDING ACCOUNT ....................... 50 Room Furnishings ........................................................ 31 STUDENT PERSONAL SPENDING ...................... 51 Room Search ................................................................ 31 CONTACT INFORMATION .................................. 52 Safety: Drills and Plans Information ............................ 32 School Property ............................................................ 32 School Store ................................................................. 32 ADDENDUM………………….…………………….53 Skateboarding/In-line Skating/Bicycling ...................... 32 Student Center .............................................................. 33 EXPECTATIONS REGARDING CONDUCT Kent students are expected to act in a responsible manner at all times. Respect for other people and