2012 RESIDENT LIFE
ORIENTATION
st. johnsbury, vermont
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Main Office
Nurse’s Office
telePhone 802-748-8171
Sarah Garey, RN, NCSN, CADC
Admissions Office
John Cummings
associate headmaster
advancement and admission
802-751-2131 | jcummings@stjacademy.org
Jan Monteith
executive assistant to the associate headmaster
802-751-2313 | jmonteith@stjacademy.org
Mary Ann Gessner
Director of admission
802-751-2412 | mgessner@stjacademy.org
Nicole Biggie
associate director of admission
802-751-2440 | nbiggie@stjacademy.org
Ann Bissonnette
administrative assistant
802-751-2411 | abissonnette@stjacademy.org
What’s Inside
Admissions Office Fax 802-748-5463
Orientation Schedule 3
Campus Life
School Calendar 4
Beth Choiniere
Daily Schedule 5
Open/Closed weekends
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Travel Information 6
Campus Life
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Daily Activities/Clubs
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aSSISTANT HEADMASTER FOR CAMPUS LIFE
802-751-2024 | bchoiniere@stjacademy.org
Kathy Sjolander
administrative assistant
802-751-2351 | ksjolander@stjacademy.org
Jack Driscoll
dean of students
802-751-2472 | jdriscoll@stjacademy.org
Debby Newland
administrative assistant
802-751-2049 | dnewland@stjacademy.org
David McGinn
Personal Items
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Commencement
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Mentor Program
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On-Campus Technology
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Dean of resident life
802-751-2007 | jryan@stjacademy.org
Health and Wellness
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Johnna Kendall
Telephone System 15
Rules and Regulations
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Substance Abuse Policy
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Dress Code
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Acceptable Attire
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Immigration Information
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athletic director
802-751-2121 | dmcginn@stjacademy.org
Resident Life Office
James Ryan
Assistant dean of resident life
802-751-2012 | jkendall@stjacademy.org
John Robillard
Assistant dean of resident life
802-751-2357 | jrobillard@stjacademy.org
Hazel Clark
Administrative assistant
802-751-2434 | hclark@stjacademy.org
Resident Life Office Fax 802-751-2034
Director of health services
802-748-7718 | sgarey@stjacademy.org
De-Ann Welch, LPN, CSAP
assistant school nurse
802-751-2306 | dwelch@stjacademy.org
Gracie Bell-Melvin, LPN
assistant school nurse
802-748-7718 | gbellmelvin@stjacademy.org
Deborah Lee, LADC, CSAP, QMHP
School counselor
802-751-2471 | dlee@stjacademy.org
Crystal Prevost
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
802-748-7717 | cprevost@stjacademy.org
Nurse’s Office Fax 802-748-7798
Dormitories
Barn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 802-751-2202
Brantview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 802-751-2227
Christensen Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . 802-748-7150
Cramton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 802-751-2172
Maple Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 802-535-6750
Sheepcote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 802-751-2187
Tinker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 802-751-2149
The Green Dorm . . . . . . . . . . . 802-748-7794
Waterman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 802-751-2164
184 Belvidere . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 802-751-6006
Bank Wire Transfer Information
Domestic
Bank Name: Passumpsic Bank
497 Railroad Street
St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819
Bank Number: 211674775
(Routing or tracking number)
Bank Account#: 5011011500
Account Name:
St. Johnsbury Academy-Wire Account
Alternative Bank Wire Instructions
Please use these instructions exclusively for wires
originating in China or Germany.
Bank Name: Merchants Bank
P.O. Box 1009
Burlington, VT 05402
Bank Number: 011600020
(Routing or tracking number)
Bank Account #: 28036143
Account Name:
St. Johnsbury Academy
Please reference the student’s name on all
bank wire transmittals and correspondence.
International
Business Services Office
Bank Name: JP Morgan Chase Bank
New York, New York
Swift Code: CHASUS33
Routing Number: 021000021
Wendy Robertson - Primary Contact
For Further Credit
Student Accounts Coordinator
802-748-7705 | wrobertson@stjacademy.org
Carol Lyon
assistant headmaster for business services
802-748-7703 | clyon@stjacademy.org
Stacie Beliveau
executive assistant
802-748-7708 | sbeliveau@stjacademy.org
Business Office Fax 802-751-2127
Passumpsic Bank
497 Railroad Street
St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819
Bank Number: 211674775
(Routing or tracking number)
Bank Account#: 5011011500
Account Name:
St. Johnsbury Academy-Wire Account
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Dear Parents and Students,
It is my pleasure to welcome you to the St. Johnsbury Academy community. I
believe this will be the beginning of a life-long relationship, one that will help to
enrich and define your life and future.
This is a very exciting time to be joining our community! The Embrace the
Dream Capital Campaign has transformed the opportunities and support our
students enjoy, providing two new dormitories, endowed chairs in Innovation
and Entrepreneurship and Engineering, enhanced technology, smaller classes,
and a new Learning Center. These new resources support our community
in its commitment to serving and nurturing every Academy student. This
commitment, based upon our belief in and optimism for young people—
their energy, creativity, compassion, and generosity—defines our mission of
Character, Inquiry, and Community.
Mr. John J. Cummings
This is our Resident Life Orientation Handbook, which provides important
information on life here at the Academy. We’re also including a separate booklet
with a number of forms, which must be completed and returned prior to arrival
at school on August 22 or 23. Please take the time to complete the information
accurately and completely. Much of our correspondence is conducted via
e-mail, so accurate e-mail addresses are very important.
We are delighted that you have chosen to join the St. Johnsbury Academy
community. Please let me know if you have any questions about the Resident
Life handbook. We look forward to your arrival on our campus!
Sincerely,
John J. Cummings
Associate Headmaster
Advancement and Admission
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Dear Students,
Let me take this opportunity to welcome you as a new student to St. Johnsbury
Academy. My name is Mrs. Choiniere, and I am the Assistant Headmaster for
Campus Life. Throughout the summer, we’ll be preparing for your arrival!
Our student leadership team is planning many events for orientation so that we
can have the opportunity to get to know each other before the school year even
begins. But before that happens, as your orientation coordinator, I wanted to
reach out to you prior to your arrival so that you could email or call me if you
have any questions or concerns regarding the orientation process.
Please know that we understand that the beginning of any new experience is
both exciting and scary, and that starting at a new school is a major transition
in your life. We want to assure you that we are committed to giving all of our
new students the best possible introduction to campus life here. Our faculty,
staff, and student orientation leaders join forces to provide a comprehensive
introduction to St. Johnsbury Academy.
When you arrive on campus in August, please report directly to the Campus Life
Office in Colby Hall. You’ll find a Campus Map for your reference on the inside
back cover of this booklet. From there, we will escort you to the Resident Life
office, where you will receive your room assignment and your room key, and a
representative from the Academy will assist you in getting to your room.
Once here at the Academy, you will meet many of our Dorm Council members.
These are students who are excited to meet and greet you—excited to help
with your luggage, to help set up your room, to familiarize you with campus,
Mrs. Beth Choiniere
to help you with shopping…you name it. This group will also be attending the
Orientation Extravaganza with you. They have planned games, activities, and
initiatives that will help us get to know each other better.
I will offer two pieces of advice: Dream Big, and Get Involved! We are delighted
that you chose St. Johnsbury Academy as a place to learn, and grow. We look
forward to your arrival on August 22 and 23. We will open with dinner that
evening and some opportunities to meet some of the student leaders, but the
orientation events will begin Friday morning at 8 a.m.
Again, please feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, or concerns
that you might have at this time. I can be reached at bchoiniere@stjacademy.
org, or by calling 802-751-2024.
August is just around the corner! We look forward to your arrival on August 22
and 23, and we are excited to welcome you to our orientation on August 24th.
Sincerely,
Beth Choiniere
Assistant Headmaster for Campus Life
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2012 Orientation Schedule
Wednesday, August 22*
Thursday, August 23
New Boarding Students
Arrival BEGINS AT 3:00 P.M.
Dorm Council prepares new student
rooms
• Shopping trips for room necessities
•
Friday, August 24
New Boarding Students
Welcome—Orientation Begins
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
• Breakfast with student leaders
9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Welcome from Admission Office
Jack Cummings, Associate
Headmaster, Advancement and
Admission
• Mary Ann Gessner, Director of
Admission
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9:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Welcome to Orientation!
Welcome from Mrs. Choiniere,
Assistant Headmaster for
Campus Life
• Welcome from Mr. Ryan, Dean of
Resident Life
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11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• Lunch in Dining Hall
12:30 p.m.
Welcome
•
Thomas Lovett, Headmaster
* Expected arrival date is 3 p.m.
on August 23; August 22 arrival
is available for students traveling
long distances to provide extra
travel time.
1:15 p.m.
• Prepare for Orientation
Extravaganza
2:00 p.m.
• Parents’ Social—Admissions Office
2:30 – 5:00 p.m.
• Operation Dress Code—shopping
for dress-code items and supplies
5:00 p.m.
• Travel to Orientation Center
6:00 p.m.
• Dinner
7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
• Building Trust and Community
11:00 p.m.
Lights out
•
Saturday, August 25
New Boarding Students
Activities continue:
7:00 – 8:00 a.m.
• Breakfast
8:30 a.m.
Board the bus for Ropes Course
•
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m
• Ropes Course exercises
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m
• Return home to Academy Campus
5:00 p.m.
• Welcome Dinner—Dorm Council
Students host
7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
• On­– Campus activities
Sunday, August 26
Returning Students Arrival
and Resident Student
Orientation and Registration
10:30 a.m.
• Brunch
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
• Shopping/schedules
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
• Shopping/schedules
3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
• Schedules/shopping
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
• Dinner
6:00 p.m.
• Dorm Chapel
7:00 p.m.
• House Meetings
Monday, August 27
Orientation for All New
Students
Tuesday, August 28
OPENING DAY of fall semester
FOR ALL STUDENTS
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2012–2013 School Calendar
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Important Dates
Fall Semester
Thursday August 23
All New Resident Students Arrive
Friday, August 24
New Resident Student Welcome and
Orientation Begins
Sunday, August 26
Returning Students Arrive
Monday, August 27
Orientation for All New Students
Tuesday, August 28
Opening Day for All Students
Saturday, October 13 & Sunday,
October 14
Resident Parents’ Weekend
Spring Semester
Tuesday, January 15
All Students - First Day
Thursday, May 30
Senior Prom
Friday, May 31
Commencement Concert
Saturday, June 1
Class Day
Sunday, June 2
Hilltones and Jazz Band Performance
Sunday, June 2
Baccalaureate
Monday, June 3
Class of 2013 Commencement
It is our plan that you will not request
early departure times for your sons
and daughters. We have tried to
establish our school calendar to provide
appropriate vacations and any additional
school time missed becomes a serious
problem.
Students are requested to make travel
plans before school begins for all
vacations as this thoughtfulness will
avoid seasonal congestion.
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Sit-Down Dinner
The weekly Sit-Down Dinner is a
tradition for boarding students.
This is an opportunity for students
and staff to sit together at a meal
during which food and drink
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Resident Life Daily Schedule
Monday – Thursday
Friday
6:30 a.m. Wake-up
6:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Same as Monday–Thursday
7:20 a.m. Leave dorm for breakfast
8:00 a.m. Chapel
5:00 – 11:30 p.m.
Same as Saturday for
students in good standing
will be brought to the table by
8:25 a.m. Classes begin
waiters and waitresses (other
3:10 p.m. Classes end
students!). The meal takes place each
3:10 – 3:30 p.m. Conference period
Wednesday night at 5:25 p.m. and is
3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Activity time
a valuable way of helping students
5:30 p.m. Dinner
develop conversation skills, form
6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Free time
new friendships, discuss topical
7:30 – 9:00 p.m. Evening study
11 p.m. Curfew for freshmen and
sophomores
9:00 – 10:00 p.m. Free time
12 a.m. Curfew for juniors and seniors
10:00 p.m. Curfew
Sunday
items, and strengthen the sense of
community within the boarding
program.
The Sit-Down Dinner also allows
the Resident Life Curriculum topic
10:30 p.m. Bed warning
10:45 p.m. Lights out–reading light only
until 11:00 p.m. (with prior permission)
Saturday
8:00 – 10:30 a.m. Breakfast (optional)
10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Brunch
5 p.m. Dinner
8 to 10:30 a.m. Breakfast (optional)
10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Brunch
of the week to be discussed at the
5 p.m. Dinner and Room Inspection
table by the students and their
7:30 – 10:45 p.m.
Same as Monday through Thursday
mentor proctors. Immediately after
in which announcements are made
Open and Closed Weekends
and activities are organized to
Most weekends at the Academy are considered open weekends for resident students.
help promote the Resident Life
An open weekend means a student may go home or sign out to the home of a friend.
the dinner, there is a Dorm Chapel
However, there are severl weekends during the year that are closed, meaning that
Curriculum.
If a student signs out before noon on
weekends, on days off from school,
or before leaving the dormitory for
vacation, his or her room is to be
inspected by the resident life staff on
duty prior to leaving.
Attendance is required at all meals
with the exception of weekends. On
weekends, breakfasts are optional
and, in addition, a student may make
arrangements with the head of the
dormitory to be absent from one
additional weekend meal. The only
exception to this is in the case of a
student who is planning to be away
for the entire weekend. He or she
will make special arrangements for
this weekend with the head of the
dormitory.
a student may not sign out to a friend’s house. These weekends are Lyndon Institute
Game Weekend (October 20), which is traditional Homecoming Celebration;
Winter Carnival (March), which highlights competition among the four classes;
and Academic Exam Weeks. Students are expected to stay on campus during these
periods to fully participate in all of the Academy-sponsored activities. The final few
days of the school year are considered Closed Periods for those students who remain
past the end of final exams.
For every student, it is the hope of the Academy that the last few days of the
semester will provide a smooth end to the school year. For some students, however,
the last few days offer temptations that can lead to major problems. For this reason,
the Academy asks your cooperation in observing the following policy on end-of-theyear sign out procedures:
•
All students must continue residence in the dorm as long as they have
exams or other school obligations (such as Athletics playoffs).
•
Even after exams are finished, students may not sign out at any time to
another student’s home or to a motel or involve themselves in any other
living arrangement, other than with their parents or legal guardian.
•
While all students may stay until the Monday of Graduation if necessary,
non-seniors are encouraged to leave for home within a reasonable time
after their last spring exam (the Friday or Saturday before Graduation
is recommended) as all activities during the last weekend are organized
specifically for seniors and their families.
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Dear Parents and Students,
As the Dean of Resident Life, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome
you to the St. Johnsbury Academy community.
The Academy is a place of life–changing opportunities. Our vast curriculum,
in combination with our award–winning faculty and outstanding facilities,
cultivates an exciting community of learners and international friends. We
invite you to discover your own brand of excellence as we welcome you to our
beautiful campus.
I look forward to an exciting year and the arrival of new and returning boarding
students. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at
jryan@stjacademy.org or 802-751-2007.
Dean of Resident Life Jamie Ryan and
Assistant Hazel Clark.
Sincerely,
James Ryan
Dean of Resident Life
Transportation to these
areas on other occasions
will be arranged for the
following fees:
−−White River Junction, VT/
Hanover, NH $60 one way
−−Manchester, NH $150 one way
−−Burlington, VT $80 one way
−−Boston, MA $225 one way
If any problems occur during travel
or any changes in plans are made,
please call the Resident Life Office.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
The Resident Life Office is willing to
The school will provide free
assist you in making travel plans at
transportation to and from the following
the start and finish of the school year,
whenever a dormitory is closed:
for school vacations, and for any other
Burlington International Airport,
time your child may travel during the
Manchester International Airport, the
year. For those students who do not live
bus terminals in White River Junction,
in the United States, early planning is
VT, Hanover Coach in Hanover, NH,
essential to ensure that the best flight
and the Amtrak terminal in White River
reservations and ticket prices
Junction, VT, within 24 hours of the
are available.
start and finish of vacation and at the
We understand that it is difficult for
beginning and end of the school year.
some international families to make
The Canadian government requires
arrangements for vacations because
that citizens of some countries have a
they have no relatives or friends in
Canadian visitor visa to enter Canada.
the United States or Canada. For these
We recommend that you obtain the visa
students, we will find an appropriate
in your home country as we are within a
homestay or organize a group trip.
50-mile radius of the Canadian border
The Academy strongly discourages
students from going on unsupervised
trips during school vacations. Please
contact the Resident Life Office with
travel plans or permission for your child
to travel to other destinations.
and our resident students often travel
there on school trips. It is much easier
for you to obtain a multi-entry visa in
your home country which would be
valid for several years. Please go to your
nearest Canadian Consulate to obtain a
visitor visa.
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Vacation
Students are expected to travel home or to stay with relatives or
friends in the United States or Canada during vacation. The Academy
will be happy to help make these travel arrangements. Students
are not allowed to stay in the dormitories during these vacation
times. Students must plan to leave for vacations and return on the
designated dates.
This year, there will be four vacation times that the
dormitories will be closed. These vacations are :
Thanksgiving
Noon 11/21 – Noon 11/25
Holiday
Noon 12/22 – Noon 1/14
Winter
Noon 2/23 – Noon 3/5
Spring
Noon 4/13 – Noon 4/21
Resident Life Trips
Thanksgiving
Boston
Winter Break
Florida
The cost of the Thanksgiving trip will be $400-$450, and for the Winter
trip, the cost will be approximately $1000.
spring Break
Midwestern College Visit Trip
Homestays Over Vacation
During vacations, it is also possible to board students with local homestay
families for $200 per week. These homestay families are always chosen
and approved by the Academy.
Students who will need a homestay over a vacation must notify the
Resident Life Office no later than one week prior to vacation.
If homestay arrangements need to be made within a week of vacation, the
Academy will need to charge an Emergency Homestay Fee of $200.
Early Arrival From Vacation
For each vacation, dormitories will close at noon the day after the
Academy finishes for break and will be open at noon the day before
classes resume. If there is an unavoidable travel conflict, it is necessary
to make prior arrangements with the Resident Life Office.
If a student arrives at the Academy before the vacation is over, without
making prior arrangements, the Academy will need to charge an
Emergency Homestay Fee of $200.
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Campus Life
Afternoon Activities
Lessons learned outside of the classroom are often as meaningful as those learned
inside. The organizations students join, the activities in which they participate, and
the sports they play, determine the overall quality of their Academy experience.
Every boarding student is required to participate in the after school extra-curricular
program by playing a sport or joining an approved club.
The Campus Life Program provides many opportunities for students to engage
in activities during the school year. The mission is to create a social and cultural
experience on campus which will foster student leadership, community involvement,
and personal growth. Each of our programs is intended for active membership and
participation; students are required to be involved in these extracurricular activities,
as it is an integral part of Academy life.
Weekend Activities
Every weekend, students have the opportunity to experience a variety of events and
activities. These activities are generated by the students and brought to the Dorm
Council to discuss the possibility of putting the event into action. These activities
range from outdoor wilderness excursions, to concerts, to professional sports events
and theater productions, to shopping in nearby cities. To see some of the places we
are likely to visit in the next year, you can search the Internet for:
Burke Mountain, Boston.com, Monkey Trunks Ropes Course, Petra Cliffs
Indoor Climbing, and the Burlington Market Place, just to name a few.
Assistant Headmaster for Campus
Life Beth Choiniere (right) and
Assistant Kathy Sjolander
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Sports, Clubs, and Activities available to all students.
For additional information on Academy extra-curricular programs, visit our Website.
Fall Sports
Winter Sports
Spring Sports
−−Cheerleading
−−Cross Country Running
(Boys and Girls)
−−Field Hockey
−−Football
−−Soccer (Boys and Girls)
−−Alpine Skiing
(Boys and Girls)
−−Basketball (Boys and
Girls)
−−Gymnastics
−−Ice Hockey
−−Indoor Track (Boys and
Girls)
−−Nordic Skiing (Boys and
Girls)
−−Wrestling
−−Baseball
−−Golf (Boys and Girls)
−−Lacrosse (Boys and
Girls)
−−Softball
−−Tennis (Boys and Girls)
−−Track (Boys and Girls)
−−Ultimate Frisbee
(Boys and Girls)
−−FIRST Robotics Club
−−French Club
−−FBLA – Future Business
Leaders of America
−−Future Farmers of
America
−−Gay/Straight Union
−−Hip Hop
−−Indoor Soccer Club
−−Intaglio Society
−−International Film Club
−−Intramural Programs
−−Japan Club
−−Knitting Club
−−Math League
−−Model United Nations
−−Movie Club
−−National Honor Society
−−Outing Club
−−Personal Fitness
−−Photographic Society
−−Pottery Guild
−−Recycling Club
−−Reparative Board
−−SJA Quiz Bowl
−−Science Club
−−Sketch Club
−−Skills USA
−−Spanish Club
−−STeM Club
−−String Ensemble
−−Student Government
−−Tennis Club
−−VTLSP – Vermont Teen
Leadership Program
−−Woodworking Club
−−Writer's Block
Clubs & Activities
−−Academy Theatre
−−Art Club
−−Aqua Aerobics
−−Band
−−Badminton Club
−−Bowling Club
−−Boxing Club
−−Car Club
−−Chess Club
−−Chinese Club
−−Chorus
−−Community of Concern
−−CSRC – Community
Service Resource
Center
−−Counterpoint –
Classical Music Club
−−Creative Writing Club
−−Dance Club
−−Debate Club
−−Dorm Council
−−Dynamic Youth Mentors
−−Environmental Club
−−Fashion Club
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Personal Items
Linen and Room Information
The following items are supplied:
(included in tuition charge)
−−2 sheets (72 x 108)
−−1 pillow case
−−1 hand towel (16 x 27)
−−2 bath towels (22 x 44)
−−dorm-sized refrigerator
−−computer game system
−−game boy
−−hair dryer
−−electric alarm clock
Students MAY NOT bring the following
There is a weekly pick-up and delivery
items into their dormitory rooms at any
service furnished by the Academy.
time during the year:
An automatic washer and dryer are
−−television
−−space heater
−−hot pot
−−microwave oven
−−VCR
−−cooking ring
−−rice cooker
−−coffee maker
−−popcorn popper
−−electric blanket
−−lava lamp
−−halogen lamp
−−pets (including fish tanks)
available for the students’ personal
laundry at no charge.
Suggested items to bring:
−−1 pillow
−−Sleeping bag
−−1 comforter or duvet
−−1 waste basket
−−1 desk lamp
Students may bring the following
personal items with them and keep
them in their dormitory rooms:
−−computer
−−personal stereo
−−MP3 player
−−radio
−−other electrical items
Should the school become aware that
a student has any of the above items,
they will be confiscated.
Weapons of any kind will be confiscated and students will be given appropriate
consequences, possibly including a recommendation of expulsion to the Headmaster.
The Academy does not accept financial responsibility for any personal items that are lost,
stolen, broken, or misused.
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Class of 2013 Commencement
Commencement at St. Johnsbury Academy is a week-long celebration ending
with Commencement ceremonies in the Academy Field House. The following
is a schedule of events to assist the families of seniors with planning. Please
refer to the school calendar on the Website for complete information as it
becomes available.
Wednesday, May 29
•
Marching Practice in the morning (students only)
1:00 p.m.
•
Last Chapel (students only)
— Fuller Hall
Thursday, May 30
•
Marching Practice in the morning (students only)
8:00 p.m.
•
Senior Prom (students only)
•
After Prom Party in the Field House (students only)
Friday, June 31
2:00 p.m.
•
Headmaster’s Tea (students only)
— Headmaster’s House
7:00 p.m.
•
Commencement Concert (students and parents)
­— Fuller Hall
Sunday, June 2
1:00 p.m.
•
Class Day (students and parents)
— Fuller Hall
4:00 p.m.
•
Hilltones and Jazz Concert (students and parents)
— Fuller Hall
7:30 p.m.
•
Baccalaureate service (students and parents)
— Fuller Hall
Monday, June 3
10:00 a.m.
•
Commencement
— Field House
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Resident Life Mentoring Program
In addition to having Resident Life faculty in each dormitory to monitor the
adherence to daily structure, each student has a Resident Life faculty member
that serves as a mentor. The role of the mentor is to maintain close contact with
each student to help ensure he or she is following the rules, meeting academic
and social expectations, and setting appropriate goals.
The mentor will meet with students in the dormitory individually or in
small groups to promote the Resident Life curriculum. This helps students
feel comfortable about speaking to the various life skills that the curriculum
seeks to promote. For homestay students, the Dean of Resident Life serves as a
mentor and leads these same discussions.
There are five times a year in which mentors will send reports to parents to
let them know how their child is doing in the boarding program. These reports
will provide specific comments on the progress of the student as well as a
standards-based evaluation of study habits, involvement in the community, and
specific aspects of character development.
Mentors truly help students maintain a sense of having an advocate to help
them through challenges as well as celebrate their successes while at
St. Johnsbury Academy.
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on-campus Technology
The following is helpful information on how the
Academy and resident dorms are networked and the
utilization of technology resources and standardized
software on campus.
Academy Network
Portal and E-mail Accounts
On campus, the Academy Network provides student
access to hundreds of desktop and laptop computers
residing in classrooms, labs, and the Library. All the
computers in the Library and labs utilize Microsoft
Office 2010 (PC) and 2011 (Mac). Students are
recommended to bring a USB type drive to save their
work when using on-campus computers. USB drives
are also available to purchase in the Business Office.
All Academy students are provided an
@stjlabs.com email address as well as an account
for the student portal. Connection information
regarding both accounts will be distributed during
the first two weeks of school.
Additionally, there is wireless access to the
Internet in the Library available during the day and
for evening study.
Dorm Internet Access
It is highly recommended that the owner of the
personal computer obtains the necessary anti-virus
protection.
A compilation CD containing a large library of
free open source software including anti-virus
protection (ClamWin) as well as an alternative to
Microsoft Office 2010 (Open Office) can be picked up
in Severance Hall Room 21.
The Academy Information Technology staff will
not be able to provide support for personal laptop
computers due to language and licensing issues.
Student technical IT support is provided by an
organized group of students (ResNet). They help
to resolve many of the most common user-level
and hardware-related computer issues. To arrange
In the dorms, Internet access is primarily obtained
computer support please contact Josh Seamon,
via a wireless network. Students can access the
jseamon@stjacademy.org, the Academy’s Director of
internet via wireless access points which are
Academic Technology Integration.
concentrated to ensure full signal strength in the
Internet Safety and Stewardship
common areas of each dorm. The wireless network is
compatible with both PC and MAC.
To stay connected with family and friends, Skype
All access to the Internet is filtered to ensure student
safety and compliance with applicable laws. Internet
access is a shared resource across all resident
is available through the wireless connections in
dorms, there are no independent connections by
the dorms.
dorm room so each student must be mindful of his
Internet access in the dorms is available from
or her role as a steward in utilizing the dorm
6 a.m. until midnight on school nights.
internet system.
Student Personal Computer
Responsibilities and Support
Purchasing Computers and Peripherals
If you plan to purchase or already own a laptop –
purchase computers, peripherals, and warranty
please ensure that the warranty can be honored
support. Interested families and students should
in the United States so if there are any issues, the
contact Jim Mazzonna, the Academy’s Chief
machine can be serviced by the manufacturer or
Information Officer, jmazzonna@stjacademy.org to
their designated service center.
guide you through the process.
The Academy has a program to allow students to
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Health and Community Wellness
Department
The St. Johnsbury Academy Health Center has a long history of cultivating strong
relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the community.
The Health Care professionals at the St. Johnsbury Academy Health Center
provide 24-hour care, seven days a week for our resident students. On school days,
students have access to the Health Center staff from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 at the Health
The Academy Health and Community
Wellness Department
(left to right) Counselor Deborah
Lee, Evening Nurse Gracie BellMelvin, Assistant Nurse De-Ann
Welch, School Nurse and Director
of Health & Wellness Sarah Garey,
and Administrative Assistant
Crystal Prevost
Center office, which is located in Streeter Hall. The Health Center contains a sixbed infirmary and a private bath. Counseling and medical services are regularly
provided and organized by the Health Center staff both on and off campus. During
off-hours (on weekends and after 9:30 p.m.), the on-call Nurse may be contacted by
dorm staff for health needs.
Any prescription medications that our resident students require are provided
through SchoolMed, which allows prescriptions to be broken down and packaged into
necessary doses over a 30-day period. Your child must be registered at
www.schoolmed.com. Participation in SchoolMed is required for resident
students that need regularly dispensed medications. There is a one-time
registration fee and a monthly shipping fee for the program, which can be
automatically charged to your credit card.
Contact the Director of Health & Wellness Sarah Garey with any questions at
802-748-7718 or 802-748-7717.
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Dormitory Telephone System
All students will be provided with telephone access in their dormitory room
and unlimited local calling. Students have to provide their own phones. For
long-distance calling, the Academy uses a protected access telephone system
which will give students the convenience of being able to use any phone in the
school system.
Students who choose to participate in the system, with the written
permission of their parents, will be given a private six-digit access code. They
will use this code whenever they wish to use the school phones to make longdistance calls. The codes will work on all non-pay phones on campus.
Once a month, students will be given an itemized account of the calls made
with their access codes. The charges for these calls will then be charged to
their tuition account.
Parents are responsible for all calls made with their student’s access code.
Students will be cautioned not to share their access codes with others or to
use the code in a way that can be seen or overheard by other students. It is
the responsibility of the student to collect from others when these access
codes have been shared by other students without permission.
Students will be entered into the program and given an access code as soon
as both the student and parents have signed and returned the Phone Access
Code Agreement in the back of this book.
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Rules and Regulations
At St. Johnsbury Academy, respect for community, respect for oneself, and
accountability are values that we strive to foster in our students. It is in this spirit
that we created a structure that rewards good citizenship, provides consequences
for minor day-to-day transgressions, and provides for more serious punishment for
major disciplinary offenses.
As a result of guidance provided by dormitory counselors and information
provided in the Guide to Resident Life, students will become familiar with the
behaviors that are rewarded and the behaviors that are discouraged.
Students will be able to earn some extra privileges such as extended curfew and extra
free time by demonstrating exemplary citizenship.
Students may lose free time and actually be grounded for part or all of a weekend
for neglecting daily expectations. Among these expectations are: keeping a clean
room, being on time to meals and meetings, using appropriate language, signing
in and out of the dormitory, participating in daily activities, using study hall
appropriately, inviting guests into the dormitory with resident life staff permission,
and obtaining proper permission before riding in a vehicle. The monitoring of these
expectations is handled by the counselors in the dormitories.
More serious offenses are handled by the Dean of Resident Life or the
Assistant Dean of Resident Life. These offenses include insubordination toward
a school employee, theft, and violation of the Academy’s substance abuse policy.
Consequences for such actions include assignment of work detail, placement on
probation, and for very serious violations, a recommendation to the Headmaster for
the student’s expulsion.
If a recommendation is made for the expulsion of a student, parents have five days
to appeal the recommendation to the Headmaster. The Headmaster may uphold the
recommendation, or overturn the recommendation with additional stipulations.
When a student is involved in a major disciplinary action, the Dean of Resident Life
or Assistant Dean of Resident Life will be in close contact with parents.
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Substance Abuse Policy
We feel that it is of the utmost importance for students at St. Johnsbury Academy
to make healthy choices. Our policy not only provides consequences for the use of
tobacco, alcohol, and drugs, but also provides opportunities for education.
Tobacco
The St. Johnsbury Academy campus is a tobacco-free campus. A student caught
smoking for the first time will be assigned twenty hours of work detail and be
required to join the smoking cessation class that is offered at school. For a second
offense, the student will be given forty hours of work detail and will be grounded
until the hours are completed. A student caught smoking for the third time will be
given forty hours of work detail, will be grounded until the hours are completed, will
be required to attend smoking cessation classes, and will be placed on probation.
Any additional tobacco offense will result in an evaluation of the terms of probation.
Alcohol
St. Johnsbury Academy prohibits the consumption, possession, purchase, and
attempted purchase of alcohol. If a student is suspected of this offense, teachers or
proctors will contact an administrator who may decide to administer an Alco-Sensor
test or search a student’s person, room, or possessions upon reasonable suspicion.
The first time a student is involved in an alcohol offense, the student will most
likely be placed on probation, given forty hours of work detail, and be grounded until
the hours are completed. Counseling will be arranged as deemed necessary.
A student involved in a second alcohol offense will be subject to a
recommendation for expulsion to the Headmaster.
Drugs
St. Johnsbury Academy prohibits the use, sale, and possession of drugs. We have
clarified the definition of "drugs" to include alcohol and chemical substances, both
illegal and controlled. The term drug use is defined as the possession or ingestion
of any drug, including drugs prescribed for the student’s own use. The term drug
paraphernalia means all equipment, products, devices, and materials of any kind
which are used to process, prepare, store, contain, or conceal drugs, or that are used
to inject, ingest, inhale, or otherwise introduce a drug into the human body. With
reasonable suspicion by the Headmaster, Dean of Resident Life, or administrator on
duty, we reserve the right to search a student, his or her room, and possessions. We
may also require that the student undergo a drug test administered by a licensed
drug and alcohol counselor or medical professional. We require that all students
and parents sign a drug test consent form.
A student involved in a drug offense for the first time may receive consequences
that range from those identical to a first-time alcohol offender up to a
recommendation for expulsion.
If a student is involved in a second drug offense, a recommendation for expulsion
will be made to the Headmaster.
If a student is referred to a drug and alcohol counselor, the student is required to
follow the recommendations suggested by St. Johnsbury Academy’s drug and alcohol
counselor.
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Dress Code
An essential part of the Academy’s mission is to teach and foster mutual respect.
Mutual respect, as a central value embedded in the school’s culture, is one
that we as a community strive to model and that we view as the foundation of
civilized society.
Respect is woven into the fabric of our community at the Academy. It colors our
lives in many ways. Respect for tradition, respect for ourselves, and respect for
others all influence the language we use, the ways in which we behave with and
toward each other, and the way we look and dress.
All dress codes are to some degree arbitrary. We have the standards for
preferred attire that we do because we believe that it helps us to visibly express
that which we value – self-respect, respect for others, and respect for learning
as a serious pursuit. Since society requires of all who appear in public, dress of
some kind, there is no such thing as no dress code, merely varying standards of
dress. We expect of our students nothing less than dress and personal hygiene
which reflects these values.
We believe that the way a person acts is related to the way a person dresses. We
impose a stricter standard of dress upon our students than they might upon
themselves – from 8:00 in the morning until 3:30 in the afternoon – to underline
our seriousness of shared purpose here and to foster the feeling of belonging to
a larger community.
If there is doubt about attire, one should err on the conservative side. If doubt
persists, the Dean of Students will make a judgment. That judgment will be
final. In those cases where there is clear or continued violation of our dress
standards, penalties may range from being sent home to change, to detention,
or suspension.
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Acceptable Attire
For Female Students
Slacks
−−Full-length dress pants, including
duck fabric
−−Semi-formal
−−No denim
−−No capri
−−No cropped
−−No side pockets or loops (cargo style)
−−Belts must be functional
Blouses/Tops
−−Collared shirts; buttoned to second
from top
−−No dress t-shirts
−−Covers midriff in all situations
−−Covers shoulders
−−Of appropriate fit (not tight)
−−No low necklines
−−No sheer material
−−Undergarments not visible
−−Turtlenecks allowed as outer layer
Skirts/Dresses
−−No low neckline
−−Appropriate fit and length (knee length)
−−Belts must be functional
−−No sheer material
−−Undergarments not visible
Sweaters/Sweatshirts
−−Appropriate fit and length
−−No hooded sweatshirts in class
−−No logos other than SJA logos
Face
−−Appropriate make-up
−−No facial jewelry other than ear
−−No sunglasses in buildings
Hair
−−One color (naturally occurring)
−−Neat and orderly
−−Must not cover eyes
Legwear
−−Nylons or solid color tights
Shoes/Sandals
−−Dress sandals or shoes
−−Semi-formal footwear
−−No shower sandals
For Male Students
Slacks
−−Dress pants, including duck fabric
−−Semi-formal
−−No denim
−−No side pockets
−−Appropriate fit
Shirts
−−Dress shirts with collar,
full button front
−−Tucked in
−−Undershirt not visible
−−No shirts worn over dress shirt other
than sweatshirt or sweater
−−No distracting designs
Ties
−−Dress ties, including bow ties
−−Properly tied, pulled up and visible
−−No distracting colors or designs
Sweaters/Sweatshirts
−−Appropriate fit and length
−−No hooded sweatshirts in class
−−No logos other than SJA logo
Shoes/Sandals
−−Dress sandals or shoes
−−Semi-formal footwear
−−No shower sandals
Hair
−−One color (naturally occurring)
−−Neat and orderly
−−Above the collar
−−Above the ear
−−Must not cover eyes
Face
−−Clean shaven
−−Sideburns trimmed to bottom of ear
−−No jewelry
−−No sunglasses in buildings
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We require all international
students to make sure they
drop off these important
immigration documents to
the Admissions Office as
they are very hard to replace
if lost or stolen.
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Immigration and Arriving
at St. Johnsbury Academy
When you arrive at St. Johnsbury Academy you will need to stop by the Admissions
Office to drop off your Passport, Visa, I-94, and I-20. These documents will be kept in a
fireproof safe in the Admissions Office so that they are available to you when you need
them for travel.
Passport
Your passport is a secure document that you can use whenever you need proof of
identification. You will need your Passport when taking the TOEFL or SAT examinations.
You will also need your Passport if you choose to open a US bank account.
US F1 Visa
Your US F1 Visa is an official endorsement from the United States that authorizes you to
enter, travel in or through, or leave the United States as a student.
I-20
The completed I-20 form, issued by the St. Johnsbury Academy Admissions Office,
will include all the information the US Government needs about your term of study,
including your level of study, your field of study, the dates you are expected to begin and
complete your studies, and your ability to pay for your education. Keep your I-20 with
your Passport because you will be asked for it when you enter the United States. Make
sure your I-20 is signed at the bottom of the first page by both the student and parent.
It is important that the Admissions Office knows when you arrive at St. Johnsbury
Academy because your I-20 must be registered in SEVIS. Your US address and your
semester beginning and end dates must be entered into the SEVIS system. This informs
the Department of Homeland Security that you have arrived at your school destination
and are fulfilling the conditions of your US F1 Visa.
I-94
When you enter the United States, you will receive a white I-94 card. This card indicates
the date of your arrival and how long you may stay in the US. Your date of departure
will probably be marked with the notation “D/S,” which means duration of status. This
notation essentially means you are welcome to stay in the United States as long as you
are a student in school with valid and, if necessary, updated papers. You will have to
remain a full-time student for your status to be valid. The Admissions Office is open
Monday-Friday 7:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
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