Boarding School Handbook 2025-26

maintain fairness and availability, students are advised against purchasing items requiring storage for more than a week. Microwave Etiquette: Microwaves are provided for student use. To prevent fire alarms from being triggered, strict guidelines must be followed. Students are required to remain in the common room while using the microwave and should clean it after each use for the next person's convenience. Air Fryer Usage: The air fryer, situated on the third floor, is available for student use. However, strict guidelines must be adhered to in order to avoid fire hazards. Students complete training on equipment use prior to usage. Students using the air fryer must stay in the kitchen area and monitor their cooking. After use, it is the student's responsibility to wash the fryer basket and return it to the Boarding Staff. Additionally, any counter surfaces used must be wiped down with the cleaning supplies provided by the Boarding School. Before leaving the kitchen area, students must have their cooking space checked and approved by staff to ensure adherence to safety protocols. Students who fail to follow these guidelines may lose the privilege of using the air fryer. Boarding School Snacks: There are snacks provided weekly by Food Services (Chartwells) and stored in the common room pantries and fridges. These snacks are available any time, but students should not take more than they need and may not store Boarding snacks in their rooms. Boarding School Dinnerware and Utensils: The Boarding School provides reusable plates, bowls, cups and utensils to Boarding students for use in the kitchenettes. Students are responsible for washing these items after each use, either by hand or using the dishwasher. Third Floor Dishwasher: Students are responsible for loading the dishwasher with Boarding items that they have used. Staff will start the washing cycle at the end of each day. Common Room Cleanup: Students who are unable to meet daily expectations may be required to help with common room cleanup or snack storage. Laundry Room Students have access to washers and dryers on both the third and fourth floor. Students must use the

machines on their own floor. Student Laundry Hours ●​ Monday to Thursday: 3:30 to 5 pm and 8 to 10 pm ●​ Friday: 3:30 to 11 pm ●​ Saturday: 9 am to 11 pm ●​ Sunday: 9 am to 5 pm and 8 to 10 pm Student Laundry Etiquette

Students must remain on campus while they are doing their laundry. There are whiteboards located in the laundry room for students to write their name when they are using the machines. This allows their peers to follow up if they leave their laundry for a long period of time. Laundry left overnight in a washing machine or dryer will be removed by staff as the facility is used by housekeeping during the day.

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