Boarding Handbook 2024-25

Students are asked not to rearrange furniture in their rooms without obtaining permission and assistance from staff. Students may decorate their rooms with posters and pictures. All posters must be put up with blue tack so the paint and walls will not be damaged. Scotch tape, masking tape and thumbtacks are not allowed. Command strips are allowed for hanging objects. For the safety of the entire community, students are not permitted to have candles, incense, kettles, rice cookers or any other item that creates heat. Students who use hair dryers, straightening or curling irons should use them in their assigned washrooms. Students are responsible for turning off and unplugging these items. A student’s room may be entered and searched by staff if the safety of the Boarding community is at risk. A student may or may not be in attendance when this happens. There is to be no drug or alcohol paraphernalia in rooms or in pictures or posters of any kind. Any materials deemed offensive or inappropriate will be removed. Vaping and vaping products are strictly prohibited on campus at ALL times.

Expectations for Cleanliness: Before leaving the Boarding School each day, all students must: ● make their beds; ● clear the floor of all articles of clothing, shoes, books and paper; ● clear/organize desk and dresser surfaces; ● ensure all valuables are in their closet and the closet is locked; ● turn off all lights, radios, cell phones and electronics; ● open blinds; and ● tidy bathroom surfaces and hang bath towels on hooks provided.

Students are responsible to ensure that rooms are kept tidy. If they are unable to meet these expectations, students will be assigned additional room cleaning days that will be checked by staff. At least once per week, student shared spaces such as washrooms, will be cleaned thoroughly by the Housekeeping Staff. Room Expectations for Long Weekend and Holiday Closures During closures, students will be provided with a room checklist to be completed prior to their departure. Thorough cleaning and facility maintenance occurs during this time, requiring Boarding rooms to be accessible to Housekeeping and Facilities Staff. Students will be required to remove all bedding and clear all surfaces. Belongings must be stowed in closets, dressers and drawers prior to the student's departure. All valuable items are to be stored in closets, which must be locked. June Closing and Room Clearing Graduates must have all belongings packed and moved out of Boarding by 4:00 pm the day of graduation. Graduating students are not permitted to store belongings at the school over the summer.

Boarding School Student Handbook 2024-25

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