WILLISTON NORTHAMPTON SCHOOL STUDENT AND PARENT HANDBOOK ACADEMIC YEAR 2018-2019 CONTACTS Head of School College Counseling Class of 2021: Erin Davey Robert W. Hill III Catherine McGraw, Director 413-529-3340 413-529-3222 413-529-3221 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Class of 2022 Assistant Head of School Communications Matthew Sawyer Ann Pickrell Ann Hallock, Director 413-529-3775 413-529-3242 413-529-3141 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] International Student Programs Academic Ofce Dean of Faculty Meg Valine, Director Greg Tuleja, Academic Dean Peter Valine, Dean 413-529-3277 413-529-3227 413-529-3379 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Health and Wellness Services Kimberly Evelti, Director of Dean of Students Amber Mish, Director Curriculum Kathryn M. Noble, Dean 413-529-3234 413-529-3071 413-529-3266 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Sara Schiefelin, Director of Laura Vachet, Director of Academic David Koritkoski, Associate Dean Psychological Counseling Services Support Director of Advising and Housing 413-529-3159 413-529-3964 413-529-3245 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] The Robert Parker Clapp Library Erin Davey, Assistant Dean Admission and Financial Aid Mattie Byrd McHold, Director Director of Inclusion Chris Dietrich, Dean of Enrollment 413-529-3225 413-529-3340 Management [email protected] [email protected] 413-529-3205 [email protected] Kate Garrity, Assistant Dean Middle School Coordinator of the Student Life Jen Fulcher, Director Athletics Curriculum 413-529-3229 Mark Conroy, Director 413-529-3927 [email protected] 413-529-3253 [email protected] Andrew Syfu, Middle School Dean [email protected] Rachel Gordon, Assistant Dean 413-529-3250 Director of Student Activities [email protected] Advancement 413-529-3739 Eric Yates, Chief Advancement [email protected] CORE Ninth Grade Program Ofcer Allison Marsland, Coordinator 413-529-3306 Jenna Motyka, Coordinator of 413-529-3282 [email protected] Student Services [email protected] 413-529-3266 Business Ofce [email protected] Matt Sawyer, Coordinator Charles McCullagh Jr., Chief 413-529-3775 Financial Ofcer Class Deans [email protected] 413-529-3261 Class of 2019: Christa Talbot Syfu ’98 [email protected] 413-529-3401 Technology [email protected] Andrew Shelfo, Chief Information Deborah Lennon, Director of Ofcer Business Services Class of 2020:Kate Garrity 413-529-3237 413-529-3236 413-529-3927 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] WELCOME TO THE SCHOOL Welcome to a new school year at the Williston Northampton School! The Student and Parent Handbook is a guide to our community’s core values and the corresponding expectations that we place not only on our students, but also on all of our community members. As its name suggests, the Student and Parent Handbook is a resource for all parents, students, and adult members of our community. It outlines our school rules and discipline procedures; it also conveys the values and beliefs that are the cornerstones of all of our interactions as members of the Williston community. You will find that the values of respect, responsibility, trust, integrity, and honesty are embodied in the expectations of conduct that we have at Williston. Through each student’s personal initiatives and challenges, we become a thriving community of learners and friends who grow from sharing each other’s talents and strengths. For students, we encourage you to take advantage of the many opportunities for personal growth and learning that will be aforded you in the upcoming months. The possibilities are endless. Expand your circle of experiences, both in and out of the classroom, and develop new and meaningful relationships with both students and adults alike. Please note that this handbook applies to both the Middle and Upper Schools; however, there is a section at the end of the handbook that highlights policies and procedures that are just applicable to the Middle School. If a policy is not mentioned in the Middle School section, then students and parents should look to the main part of the handbook for guidance on the particular issue. Pursue those areas where you will thrive and have success; explore the unknown and try new ac- tivities that may challenge you. All of us at Williston look forward to your arrival on campus and to being available to assist you in the coming year. See you around campus! Robert W. Hill III Head of School 2018–19 Student and Parent Handbook!1 WILLISTON NORTHAMPTON STUDENT AND PARENT HANDBOOK 2018–19 The Williston Northampton School Student and Parent of the school to alter, interpret, and implement its Handbook is published and distributed to members rules, policies, and procedures, before, during and of the Williston Northampton School community for after the school year. This handbook is for informa- the purpose of providing information on aspects of tional purposes only. This handbook is not intended student and campus life. Students, parents, faculty, to create, nor does it create, a contract or part of a administration, and staf should all read and be famil- contract in any way, including but not limited to, iar with the contents of this handbook, so that each between the Williston Northampton School and any member of the community knows and understands parent, guardian, or student afliated with or attend- the expectations of students within our community. ing the school. The Williston Northampton School While policies in this handbook will generally apply, may, in its sole discretion, alter, amend, or modify the the school may take actions that it determines to be policies and procedures in this handbook at any time in the best interests of the school, its faculty, and its before, during, or after the school year. students. This handbook does not limit the authority PARENT AND STUDENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT All members of the Williston Northampton School community are expected to support the school and its mis- sion. Toward that goal, we ask that parents and students formally acknowledge receiving this 2018-2019 Student and Parent Handbook by completing the form on the school’s information-management system, Veracross (see opposite page). The form allows parents and students to acknowledge that they have reviewed the handbook’s contents and agree to abide by the policies and procedures it outlines. Note: If you have not done so already, please go to Veracross and complete the electronic acknowledg- ment form. All forms must be completed and submitted by September 1, 2018. 2 2018–19 Student and Parent Handbook HOW TO CONNECT WITH THE WILLISTON COMMUNITY Williston ofers a suite of resources designed to keep WEEKLY UPDATES parents fully informed and connected to the school. During the school year, parents will receive a Weekly Through these tools, parents have access to import- Update email from Dean of Students Kathryn Noble. ant school news, calendars of events, all necessary This email lets you know about key dates, upcom- forms, and updates about a student’s schedule, class ing events, news on campus, and opportunities for attendance, grades, and more. students. You do not need to sign up for this email; it will automatically come to you as a parent of a cur- ONLINE rent student. For new families and students, the school’s Technology Department sends passwords and de- SOCIAL MEDIA tailed instructions for assessing all the helpful fea- See photos and hear campus news through the tures of Veracross, our information-management sys- school’s social media channels. tem. The password you receive will allow you to sign in to your Parent and Student Portals. • Instagram: www.instagram.com/willistonns This customized school information-management sys- • Facebook:www.facebook.com/ tem serves as the key vehicle of parent-school com- willistonnorthampton munication. Veracross allows parents and students to: • Twitter: www.twitter.com/willistonns • View and download important documents (including this Student and Parent Handbook and • Flickr: www:flickr.com/willistonnorthampton its related acknowledgment form); • YouTube: www.youtube.com/ • Find and complete various forms and permissions willistonnorthampton (for health information, field trips, Afternoon Program choices, and more); and • Review a student’s schedule, assignments, and grades. 2018–19 Student and Parent Handbook!3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome to the School ................................... 1 Graduation ....................................................... 14 Williston Northampton Parent and Student School Expectations ..................................... 14 Handbook 2018–19 ........................................2 General Conduct .............................................. 14 Attendance and Absences ..................................15 Parent and Student Acknowledgment .............2 Tardiness ...........................................................17 Security .............................................................17 How to Connect with the Williston Community .3 Dress Code and Appearance ...............................17 Permission to Leave Campus During Introduction ................................................... 7 the Day ............................................................. 18 Our History ........................................................ 7 Technology Basics ............................................