Boarding Student Handbook - Wyoming Seminary
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Summer at Sem<br />
<strong>Boarding</strong> <strong>Student</strong> <strong>Handbook</strong><br />
<strong>Wyoming</strong> <strong>Seminary</strong> Upper School<br />
Summer Programs<br />
201 North Sprague Avenue<br />
Kingston, PA 18704<br />
(570) 270-2186
Table of Contents<br />
General Information<br />
Keeping in Touch 4<br />
Staff phone Numbers 4<br />
Registration/ Dress Code 5-6<br />
Expectations in Personal Conduct 6<br />
Academics<br />
Academic Honesty Policy/ Grades 7<br />
Daily Schedule (CPI,ESLI) 8<br />
Evening Activities/ Evening Sign-outs (PAI) 8<br />
Daily Schedule (PAI) 8<br />
Data Network Policy<br />
Internet 9<br />
Required Software/ Antivirus & Firewalls 9<br />
Forbidden Software/ Internet Policies 9<br />
Network Acceptable Use Policy 10<br />
Residential Life<br />
Philosophy and Goals 11<br />
Four Pillars of Residential Life 11<br />
Residential Life Counselors 11<br />
General Policies and Practices 11-12<br />
Room Safety Tips 13<br />
What to Bring / Clothing/ What Not to Bring 13-14<br />
Study Hall (CPI/ESLI) 15<br />
Room Condition/ Key Deposit 16<br />
Activities 17<br />
Medical Care / Worship Services 17<br />
Personal Spending Money 17-18<br />
Travel Information<br />
Automobile Travel 18<br />
Air Travel 19
Welcome to Summer at Sem<br />
Though the time you will spend with us here at <strong>Wyoming</strong> <strong>Seminary</strong> is short, it can also be one of the<br />
most rewarding, educational experiences of your life. You will most likely spend the better part of your<br />
time learning and basking in the brilliance of your instructors and mentors, but remember, the most<br />
important lessons we learn from life often come from the friends we make along the way. Take it upon<br />
yourself to become a part of this truly unique community. We are firmly committed to making you feel<br />
comfortable and welcome during your stay at Sem, but it is up to you, young scholar, to leave here with<br />
fond memories and lasting friendships. It is our sincerest hope that this cozy campus and the time you<br />
have spent here will find its own space in the recesses of your memory. We hope it can be a place for<br />
you to return, from time to time, if only in thought. And as years pass by, should you choose to make<br />
that journey across the memory, we hope you will find familiar eyes to greet you and a familiar hand to<br />
guide you.
General Information<br />
Keeping In Touch<br />
To contact your son or daughter, use the following address and fax number:<br />
Mail or Post: <strong>Student</strong>’s Name<br />
Summer at Sem, <strong>Wyoming</strong> <strong>Seminary</strong><br />
201 North Sprague Avenue<br />
Kingston, PA 18704-3593 U.S.A.<br />
Fax: 570-270-2198<br />
Cellular Phones<br />
<strong>Boarding</strong> students are permitted to have cell phones as long as they are managed responsibly. The school<br />
cannot be responsible for stolen, abused, or misplaced phones.<br />
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Cell phones and their numbers must be registered with the residential life staff at opening registration.<br />
The Residential Life staff reserves the right to confiscate a student’s cell phone if he or she is abusing<br />
the cell phone guidelines.<br />
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Cell phone use is prohibited in and around all classroom buildings during the academic day as well as<br />
during lectures, performances, and evening study hall. In consideration of roommates and other dorm<br />
residents, no phones should be used from 11:00 p.m. through the following morning until 7:00 a.m.<br />
Cell phones are prohibited at all times inside Fleck Dining Hall, The Buckingham Performing Arts<br />
Center, the Great Hall and the Kirby Library.<br />
Staff Phone Numbers<br />
Please use the phone numbers below to reach the Summer at Sem Staff from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. In most cases,<br />
callers from outside the U.S. should dial 001-1 before each number.<br />
Regina Allen (PAI) 570-270-2186<br />
Elizabeth Blaum (School Nurse) 570-270-2180<br />
Brian Kaschak (Director of Summer Prg.) 570-270-2294<br />
Justin Naylor (Dean of Residential Life) 570-270-2247<br />
Benjamin Peck (Dean of <strong>Student</strong>s) 570-270-2248<br />
Nancy Sanderson (Director of PAI) 570-270-2188<br />
Gayle Sekel (Assoc. Dir. of Summer Prg.) 570-270-2167<br />
Office Fax 570-270-2198<br />
In case of an emergency, the following residential life staff members may be reached at their homes on<br />
weekends or evenings:<br />
Brian Kaschak 570-592-8340<br />
Ben Peck 610-842-3167<br />
Nancy Sanderson 570-825-4381<br />
Justin Naylor 570-855-8108<br />
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Registration<br />
Location and times of registration are noted on the gold Where/When to Register form. Please be sure to read it<br />
carefully! If you are not able to arrive during the listed registration time, you must inform the Summer at Sem<br />
office of the time you will be arriving.<br />
You should report to the Stettler Learning Resources Center located on Sprague Avenue, for dormitory<br />
assignments and class registration. Be sure to bring any outstanding paperwork and tuition payments with you<br />
to register.<br />
*****IMPORTANT*****<br />
To participate in Summer at Sem Programs<br />
you must have submitted the following forms:<br />
1. Medical Permission card signed by parent(s)<br />
2. Medication Permission card signed by parent(s)<br />
3. General Permission form signed by parent(s)<br />
4. Medical form signed by your physician<br />
Any questions regarding these forms may be directed to the<br />
Summer Programs Office at 570-270-2186.<br />
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Dress Code<br />
Everyday dress: For all Summer at Sem classes and rehearsals, dress is casual. You are expected to be neat and clean<br />
at all times. Hair must be of a natural tone. Males with long hair must have it pulled back. No extreme hairstyles are<br />
permitted. Shorts, sandals, and T-shirts are permitted. However, T-shirts with obscene graphics or messages are not<br />
permitted. Skirts and shorts must be of modest length. Sneakers are required for sports activities. No one may go<br />
barefoot except where noted by boarding staff.<br />
Dress for students attending concerts: You are expected to "dress up" when attending instrumental, dance, and<br />
musical theater performances. Ties and jackets are optional for men. No jeans or sneakers are permitted at<br />
performances. Concert dress for performers is described on the PAI information sheet.<br />
Expectations in Personal Conduct<br />
<strong>Wyoming</strong> <strong>Seminary</strong> is a community. As in any community, an atmosphere of cooperation, respect and good<br />
judgment is essential. You are expected to be trustworthy and responsible in all places at all times. You are expected<br />
to attend all classes, rehearsals and required activities. You are also expected, when attending performances, to be<br />
attentive and supportive. Unacceptable behavior of any degree will lead to an appropriate reprimand.<br />
The following examples of serious misconduct may lead to dismissal without refund of fees paid to Summer at Sem:<br />
Stealing<br />
Improper or disrespectful behavior or language<br />
Presence on the sleeping floors of the opposite sex’s dormitory<br />
Tampering with fire and smoke detectors, alarms and safety equipment<br />
Absence from the dormitory between final check-in and 7:00 a.m.<br />
Purposely destroying or defacing school or another person's property<br />
Inappropriate use of computers<br />
Possession or use of knives, firearms, weapons of any kind, smoke bombs or fireworks<br />
Possession, supply, transport or use of tobacco (smoking), alcohol, drugs or drug paraphernalia<br />
Leaving campus without signing out or without receiving permission from the Residential Life Office<br />
Inflicting physical or mental harm on others<br />
Hazing or bullying of any kind, even if totally acceptable in one’s home culture<br />
Special note to all students:<br />
No food or drink is permitted in the Buckingham Performing Arts Center or the Great Hall. Please take special<br />
care not to place drinks on pianos.<br />
Special note to international students:<br />
Although a hierarchy of authority among peers is common in other cultures, such practices are not acceptable in<br />
American culture, especially at <strong>Wyoming</strong> <strong>Seminary</strong>. Those who bully, force others to clean a senior’s room or do a<br />
senior’s laundry, force others to break school rules, or exercise unwarranted authority of any kind will face severe<br />
disciplinary action and possible expulsion.<br />
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Academics<br />
Special Information: College Prep and ESL Programs<br />
Academic Honesty Policy<br />
Any student who engages in any form of cheating or academic dishonesty will face serious disciplinary action. The<br />
educational system in the United States places less stress on achieving the correct answer than it does on achieving<br />
an honest answer. Summer at Sem fully supports this system. ACADEMIC DISHONESTY IS NOT<br />
TOLERATED. If a student engages in academic dishonesty, he or she will face an Honor Council composed of his<br />
or her teacher, the Director of Summer Programs and the Dean of <strong>Student</strong>s. The Honor Council will determine the<br />
appropriate response for each individual case.<br />
Grades<br />
College Prep courses, some of which are credit-bearing, cover many disciplines, including many of <strong>Wyoming</strong><br />
<strong>Seminary</strong>'s required concomitant courses. Summer at Sem uses the standard letter grade system for reporting<br />
academic achievement. Effort is also evaluated by means of a numerical system. Final written comments will be<br />
available electronically at the end of each session. Transcripts from Summer at Sem will be forwarded to your fall<br />
school upon request.<br />
Letter Grades<br />
Effort Grades<br />
A+ 97-100 5……. Outstanding; effort well<br />
A 93-96<br />
beyond what’s expected<br />
A- 90-92 4……. Above average; effort beyond<br />
B+ 87-89 requirements<br />
B 83-86<br />
3……. Satisfactory; meeting all<br />
B- 80-82 requirements<br />
C+ 77-79 2……. Below average; occasional<br />
C 73-76<br />
lapses in effort<br />
C- 70-72 1……. Unsatisfactory<br />
D+ 67-69<br />
D 63-66<br />
D- 60-62<br />
F Below 60<br />
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Daily Schedule: College Prep and ESL Institutes<br />
8:00-9:00 a.m. Breakfast (required sign-in)<br />
9:00-11:30 a.m. Morning Classes<br />
11:30-12:30 p.m. Lunch (required sign-in)<br />
12:30-3:00 p.m. Afternoon Classes<br />
3:30-5:00 p.m. Activities: sports, art, or performing arts<br />
5:30-6:15 p.m. Dinner (required sign-in)<br />
8:00-10:00 p.m. Study Hall<br />
10:30 p.m. Dormitory Check-In (required sign-in)<br />
Quiet hours prevail throughout dormitory<br />
11:30 p.m. Lights Out<br />
Special Information: Performing Arts Institute (PAI)<br />
Please read the General Information section of this manual carefully. PAI boarding students should also carefully<br />
read the PAI Special Information Sheet.<br />
Evening Activities<br />
Following dinner on those evenings when required activities are not scheduled, you are free to enjoy <strong>Wyoming</strong><br />
<strong>Seminary</strong>'s recreational facilities--gymnasium, pool, tennis courts, <strong>Student</strong> Center, etc. You may also wish to join us<br />
for occasional trips to shopping malls, cinemas, and other places of interest. The coordinator of evening activities<br />
also schedules specific gym and pool nights, miniature golf outings and other activities.<br />
Evening Sign-outs<br />
<strong>Boarding</strong> PAI students of high school age are permitted to leave campus from 7:00 p.m. to 10 p.m. on those evenings<br />
when required activities are not scheduled. However, they must fill out a blue sheet in the Residential Life office and<br />
have it approved by an administrator. A blue sheet is required for any student who plans to be off campus. Home<br />
visits with a day student require permission from the day student's parents and prior approval of transportation<br />
arrangements from the Residential Life office.<br />
Daily Schedule: PAI <strong>Student</strong>s<br />
8:00 a.m. Breakfast (required sign-in)<br />
8:40 a.m. Community Meeting<br />
9:00 a.m. Morning Classes begin<br />
12:15 p.m. Lunch (required sign-in)<br />
1:00 p.m. Afternoon Classes begin<br />
6:00 p.m. Dinner (required sign-in)<br />
7:30 p.m. Evening Activities begin<br />
10:30 p.m. Dormitory Check-In (required sign-in)<br />
11:30 p.m. Lights Out<br />
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Data Network Policy<br />
Internet<br />
<strong>Wyoming</strong> <strong>Seminary</strong> provides computers with high-speed Internet access for student use in the Kirby Library and<br />
dormitory lounges. Dormitory rooms have data ports with Internet access.<br />
*As with any system, maintenance needs might require the network to be down during some of these hours.<br />
Required Software<br />
Both Windows and Macintosh computers are compatible with the network.<br />
Acceptable Operating Systems -- should be in English:<br />
PC – Microsoft Windows: XP, Vista and Windows 7 - All versions are now acceptable!<br />
Macintosh – OS X: All Versions<br />
Operating systems should be in English. Those students whose operating systems are not in English, cannot be helped or<br />
supported by the <strong>Wyoming</strong> <strong>Seminary</strong> IT department.<br />
Antivirus & Firewalls<br />
<strong>Wyoming</strong> <strong>Seminary</strong> will provide anti-virus software free of charge to all students. Previously installed<br />
security software must be removed.<br />
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At present, we do not require Macintosh computers to have antivirus software installed.<br />
All computers are screened and approved by Campus Manager before connection with the <strong>Wyoming</strong> <strong>Seminary</strong><br />
network. More information about Campus Manager can be found by navigating to the <strong>Wyoming</strong> <strong>Seminary</strong> IT<br />
Web site:<br />
http://it.wyomingseminary.org/<br />
Forbidden Software<br />
Any type of file-sharing software that allows free downloads of copyrighted material is forbidden. Examples include<br />
KaZaa, KaZaa-Light, Limewire, BiTTorrent, Edonkey, Emule, and many others. These programs must be removed<br />
from any personal computer before it will be allowed access to the <strong>Wyoming</strong> <strong>Seminary</strong> Network.<br />
Internet Policies<br />
<strong>Wyoming</strong> <strong>Seminary</strong> has an established code of conduct for students, and we see Internet use as a logical extension of those policies.<br />
The network does allow for monitoring of Internet use and the school reserves the right to monitor students’ Internet browsing<br />
histories and use a minimal URL filtering system which blocks some inappropriate websites as well as some deemed harmful to the<br />
network.<br />
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Network Acceptable Use Policy<br />
Each student is expected to read this policy and adhere to its conditions in order to have network privileges. As in all areas<br />
of life in the Sem learning community, it is imperative that we conduct ourselves on the Internet legally, responsibly,<br />
decently, ethically and efficiently. All users are expressly prohibited from doing the following on the network:<br />
1) Accessing, downloading, posting, printing, displaying or disseminating inappropriate material that includes but is not<br />
limited to: images or text inconsistent with <strong>Wyoming</strong> <strong>Seminary</strong>’s mission and values; anything which advocates violence;<br />
or anything that is illegal, defamatory, abusive, threatening, profane, obscene, racially or sexually offensive.<br />
2) Uploading, introducing or creating a computer virus or other system debilitating effect;<br />
3) Tampering with software that runs the system (hacking) - if you become aware of network security problems, please<br />
notify a network administrator immediately;<br />
4) Conducting commercial activities or advertising a commercial product without written permission from the business<br />
manager of <strong>Wyoming</strong> <strong>Seminary</strong>;<br />
5) Political lobbying;<br />
6) Attempting purposely to harm the data of another person or organization;<br />
7) Attempting to access the network using another users account;<br />
8) Transmitting any material from the <strong>Wyoming</strong> <strong>Seminary</strong> database without prior approval;<br />
9) Posting, transmitting, copying or otherwise making available copyrighted material without the author’s permission;<br />
10) Using material from the Internet without making proper citation (plagiarism).<br />
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Good network etiquette is expected on the Internet and in email communication. Users should be polite and use<br />
appropriate language. One should not reveal anyone’s personal address or phone number as this could be<br />
considered an invasion of privacy. Message boards, chat rooms, UseNet groups should only be participated in<br />
where appropriate and by students using mature and sensitive judgment. Old email messages should be removed<br />
in a timely fashion.<br />
The <strong>Wyoming</strong> <strong>Seminary</strong> network is property of <strong>Wyoming</strong> <strong>Seminary</strong> and, as such, access to it requires an account<br />
issued by the school. The school expects all parents and students to have read and understood the Acceptable Use<br />
Policy as outlined in this handbook. Use of the network at Sem is a privilege, and users who violate our<br />
Acceptable Use Policy will be subject to school discipline, and their accounts will be subject to suspension or<br />
termination. Terminated accounts will lose all network access rights including electronic mail.<br />
<strong>Wyoming</strong> <strong>Seminary</strong>’s network administrator has the ability to monitor the use of all computers that are connected<br />
to the school’s network. The school reserves the right to oversee and evaluate how and when students are utilizing<br />
both electronic mail and Internet resources at their disposal.<br />
<strong>Wyoming</strong> <strong>Seminary</strong> does not guarantee that information on the Internet is accurate, nor can it guarantee to totally<br />
filter or block access to inappropriate material. <strong>Wyoming</strong> <strong>Seminary</strong> cannot guarantee the performance of any<br />
software downloaded from the network, assumes no liability for charges incurred by a user on the Internet, cannot<br />
be responsible for any damages or charges incurred by users of the Internet, and cannot guarantee at any and all<br />
times total access to the Internet.<br />
Wireless Access is available in Sprague Hall, Nesbitt Hall, Kirby Library, Buckingham Performing Arts Center, the<br />
PDSC <strong>Student</strong> Center, Swetland Resident Hall, Fleck Resident Hall, Darte Resident Hall, and Carpenter Resident Hall. A<br />
wireless compatible machine is required in addition to the other stated system requirements.<br />
Data Network Questions Visit http://it.wyomingseminary.org/<br />
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Residential Life<br />
Philosophy and Goals<br />
Most any adolescent community offers interesting and exciting challenges, but the unique mix of artists, international<br />
scholars and full-year <strong>Wyoming</strong> <strong>Seminary</strong> students taking enrichment classes at Summer at Sem provides for an especially<br />
dynamic community. In addition to pursuing their respective personal goals, students are encouraged to discover their<br />
unique potential, unleash their creative genius, and learn what it means to be a responsible, community-minded citizen.<br />
Four Pillars of Residential Life<br />
In the summer of 2002, the Residential Life Staff established its Four Pillars of Residential Life: Discovery, Creativity,<br />
Responsibility and Integrity. These four words serve as a foundation for a successful community of engaged students,<br />
athletes and artists at Summer at Sem.<br />
Residential Life Counselors<br />
Residential life counselors represent one of the most integral parts of Summer at Sem. They are university students,<br />
chosen for their maturity and leadership, who live in the dormitory with the students. Their role is significant as they act<br />
as tutors, mentors, role models, resident assistants and friends. One of the most rewarding aspects of the summer<br />
program, for counselors, is witnessing not only the growth of an international student’s understanding of the English<br />
language, or the thrill of PAIers who discover that they can measure up to incredible challenges, but also their increased<br />
self-confidence and self-reliance as they live away from home and build lasting friendships. Counselors are a crucial part<br />
of the lives of each of the students. Almost instantly, students view them as role models. They have the most direct<br />
contact with the students through living with them in the residence halls, playing Frisbee with them on Back Campus,<br />
singing next to them in Institute Chorus, and reading with them in the hallways of Sprague Hall.<br />
General Policies and Practices<br />
Those enrolled in programs for secondary school students may board in the dormitories. Swetland, Fleck and Darte Halls<br />
are reserved for women. Carpenter Hall is reserved for men. In order to insure the safety and integrity of every student,<br />
Summer at Sem requires all boarders to observe the following rules and regulations for the benefit of all:<br />
Sign in/ Sign out<br />
If you leave campus during scheduled free time, you are expected to sign out and in at your dormitory. Kingston<br />
is a small community with restaurants, parks and shops located within walking distance, however, normal safety<br />
precautions should be observed.<br />
Sunday- Thursday students must remain on campus after study hall or evening PAI activities.<br />
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<strong>Boarding</strong> students of high school age are permitted to sign-out from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on those evenings<br />
when required activities are not scheduled. However, they must fill out a Blue Sheet in the Residential Life office<br />
and have it approved by an administrator. A Blue Sheet is required for any student who plans to be off campus for<br />
an extended period.<br />
All students must remain in the dorms after the assigned check-in times, and remain until 7:00 a.m. the following<br />
morning.<br />
Motor Vehicles<br />
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<strong>Boarding</strong> students may not ride in a car unless their parents have given <strong>Wyoming</strong> <strong>Seminary</strong> written permission to<br />
do so. Check with the residential life leadership if there is any question.<br />
<strong>Boarding</strong> students are not permitted to drive a vehicle (car, motorcycle, etc.) while under the jurisdiction of<br />
<strong>Wyoming</strong> <strong>Seminary</strong> and Summer at Sem. <strong>Boarding</strong> students are not permitted to have a vehicle in the <strong>Wyoming</strong><br />
Valley under any circumstances.<br />
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Interpersonal Relationships<br />
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The school recognizes and supports strong and caring relationships among its students. At the same time,<br />
excessive displays of affection in public places can prove to be embarrassing to others in the community and<br />
can be in poor taste. Responses to such situations would include consultation with parents and a meeting with<br />
the Dean of <strong>Student</strong>s.<br />
At no time may male students enter the sleeping floors of a female dormitory; nor may female students enter<br />
the sleeping floors of a male dormitory.<br />
<strong>Student</strong> Rooms and Respect for Others<br />
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Quiet hours during study hall must be respected. You are not to slam doors, run in the halls, use a loud tone<br />
of voice, turn up the volume of the common room television, practice or play music where it will disturb<br />
others. Families, many with small children, live in the dorms during the summer months; they deserve our<br />
cooperation & courtesy.<br />
For reasons of safety, students are required to leave their rooms unlocked when one or more occupants are<br />
present. However, doors must be locked when students are not present. Doors are also locked by dorm staff<br />
every night during lights out check.<br />
Rooms are to be kept clean daily. Repeated failure to do so may lead to a disciplinary response.<br />
The dormitory rooms are the property of <strong>Wyoming</strong> <strong>Seminary</strong> and are loaned to students for their use.<br />
<strong>Wyoming</strong> <strong>Seminary</strong> reserves the right and shoulders the responsibility to search rooms and personal<br />
belongings when there is reasonable suspicion of wrongdoing including the possession of illegal substances.<br />
The room may be searched without the student present.<br />
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School and community property is considered just as important as that belonging to individuals. The<br />
improper use of, or unauthorized removal of library materials, computer or phone equipment, athletic<br />
equipment, dining room items, etc. is considered a serious matter and may result in disciplinary action.<br />
Stealing is likely to lead to expulsion from the summer school.<br />
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Room Safety Tips<br />
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<strong>Student</strong>s are REQUIRED TO ALWAYS keep rooms locked when vacant. It is even advisable to lock the<br />
room when going to the lavatory or just down the hall.<br />
Upon arrival to <strong>Wyoming</strong> <strong>Seminary</strong> students will give passports and airline tickets to the Summer at Sem<br />
staff for safekeeping.<br />
Each student will be provided with a small safe box and lock in their room where valuables should be stored.<br />
The school strongly suggests that boarders leave credit cards, money, checkbooks, jewelry and other<br />
valuables in the safe box, NOT in plain sight. Parents should check bills carefully if their son or<br />
daughter has a credit card.<br />
Many things on the “What NOT To Bring” list (found on page 14) are prohibited for fire safety reasons. The<br />
dormitories are equipped with an extremely sensitive fire and smoke alarm system. Tampering with the<br />
alarm system is forbidden.<br />
What to Bring<br />
Each dormitory room is furnished with a bed, desks and lamps, chair, chest of drawers, window screens, mirror, one<br />
window fan, and computer hook-up. Dorms have common bathroom and shower facilities. Below is a list of<br />
suggested and required items to bring or purchase upon arrival.<br />
Required items are indicated with an *<br />
* $100.00 refundable key deposit<br />
Prepaid Phone Card/ Cell Phone<br />
* Book bag/Backpack<br />
* Alarm Clock<br />
* Toiletries (shampoo, toothpaste, etc.)<br />
* First language/English dictionary (ESL students)<br />
Camera<br />
Fan (If it is convenient to bring a fan, it is recommended to do so.)<br />
Computer/Laptop (Please see Voice and Data Network Information<br />
On pages 9-10 for important guidelines)<br />
Note: students are not required to bring or purchase<br />
computers for the summer sessions.<br />
PAI students should also refer to What to Bring on the PAI Special Information Sheet.<br />
Linens: You may bring linens from home for your bed if you choose. Alternatively, you may purchase linens. Please<br />
refer to the Optional Services form (blue) for this service. Please note: The beds in the <strong>Wyoming</strong> <strong>Seminary</strong> dorm<br />
rooms are extra-long single beds, and require long sheets.<br />
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Clothing<br />
Daytime summer weather in Northeastern Pennsylvania ranges from 75 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit or 20 to 30<br />
degrees Celsius. You should bring clothing suitable for warm temperatures, and a lightweight jacket or sweater<br />
for cooler evenings. Though dress is primarily casual, dress for concerts and plays is more formal and there may<br />
be additional occasions for more formal dress. ALL students MUST bring at least one “dress” outfit (see dress<br />
code p. 6). Though you will be able to purchase a few things upon arrival, we suggest you bring these items:<br />
Girls<br />
Boys<br />
1 dress<br />
1 or 2 skirts or dress pants 1 sport coat and 1 tie<br />
2 or 3 blouses with collars 1 or 2 casual pants<br />
shorts<br />
2 or 3 casual shirts<br />
T-shirts<br />
shorts<br />
bathing suit<br />
T-shirts<br />
sneakers<br />
bathing suit<br />
dress shoes<br />
sneakers<br />
robe<br />
dress shoes<br />
pajamas<br />
pajamas<br />
gym/sportswear<br />
gym/sportswear<br />
flip-flops/shower shoes flip-flops/shower shoes<br />
*Coin-operated laundry facilities are located in each dormitory. Counselors can help you learn how to use them.<br />
What NOT To Bring<br />
The following items are not permitted in your room:<br />
televisions<br />
popcorn poppers/rice cookers<br />
air conditioners<br />
irons<br />
refrigerators<br />
hot plates<br />
candles, incense or matches heating elements of any kind<br />
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Study Hall – for ESLI and CPI <strong>Student</strong>s<br />
Although summer weather is perfect for outdoor fun, students in academic programs must also remember<br />
academic responsibilities. To ensure completion of academic work, the time between 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.<br />
is reserved for required study hall. If you wish to attend evening concerts during study halls, you may do so<br />
with permission from your program director, as long as you maintain good academic standing and make up<br />
required study during alternate hours.<br />
Below are some of the specific policies and special events we have instituted to help you benefit most from<br />
the residential experience:<br />
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Each international student shares a room with another student who does not speak the same native<br />
language.<br />
All weeknight dinners for ESL and academic students are eaten family-style. <strong>Student</strong>s sit at assigned<br />
tables with teachers or resident assistants.<br />
All weeknight dinners for PAI students are served cafeteria style. See the PAI daily schedule for meal<br />
times.<br />
The <strong>Student</strong> Center is open on weeknights for all students where they can socialize, watch television and<br />
participate in other activities such as ping-pong, volleyball, basketball, and rock-wall climbing.<br />
Room Condition/Key Deposit<br />
Upon arrival, a key deposit of $100.00 (payable to <strong>Wyoming</strong> <strong>Seminary</strong> by check or cash) will be collected<br />
from each boarder. The deposit will be returned on the day of departure when the room condition report has<br />
been approved and the key has been returned. If there are any damages to the dorm room that exceed $100.00 in<br />
repair, you will be responsible for the additional costs. Please review the sample of the room condition report<br />
before you arrive so that you know what to expect. (See next page)<br />
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SAMPLE<br />
Summer at Sem<br />
Room Condition Report<br />
Name_______________________________<br />
Dorm_______________________________ Room #_______<br />
Please Note: It is the responsibility of each student to submit a Room Condition Report<br />
to his or her counselor on the first day of occupancy.<br />
1. Fill out the “check-in” column by recording an “S” (satisfactory) or “U” (unsatisfactory). If you record a “U”, please write an explanation on the opposite side of this form. Please<br />
be sure to fill in every item.<br />
2. It is important that you go through the items listed below very carefully and thoroughly and make the necessary changes, so that missing and damaged items will not be charged to<br />
your account. Unless you actually record items as missing or damaged, it will be assumed that all items below were present and in good condition when you moved into the room<br />
3. If you have any questions about this form, please see a counselor or dorm head.<br />
4. Turn this form into a counselor, who will sign it and keep it until you sign-out.<br />
ITEM<br />
ROOM KEY<br />
ENTRANCE<br />
Door<br />
Door lock<br />
LIGHTS<br />
Switches<br />
Fixtures<br />
OUTLETS<br />
PHONE<br />
CEILING<br />
FLOOR<br />
WINDOWS<br />
Glass<br />
Handles<br />
Shades<br />
Sills<br />
Locks<br />
Screens<br />
WALLS<br />
(stains, tape<br />
marks, etc)<br />
OTHER<br />
(explain)<br />
Check-in<br />
condition<br />
Check-out<br />
condition<br />
Charges ITEM Check-in<br />
condition<br />
MIRROR<br />
BED<br />
Frame<br />
Mattress<br />
DESK<br />
Surface<br />
Light<br />
Drawers<br />
Corkboard<br />
Chair<br />
DRESSER<br />
Surface<br />
Drawers<br />
CLOSET<br />
Shelves<br />
Clothes Bar<br />
Hooks<br />
FAN<br />
Radiator<br />
(visible<br />
condition)<br />
Check-out<br />
condition<br />
Charges<br />
I accept the responsibility for the condition of my room as indicated above, and understand that my key deposit will not be returned should any damages occur during<br />
my occupancy. I will report any damages at the time they occur to the dormitory head. I understand that if the costs of damage repairs exceed $100.00, I am responsible<br />
for the additional costs<br />
<strong>Student</strong>’s signature__________________________ Check-in Date__________<br />
Counselor’s Signature _______________________ Check-out Date_________<br />
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Activities<br />
Afternoon Activities<br />
<strong>Boarding</strong> students not enrolled in PAI must select an afternoon activity. You may choose an art course, or you may<br />
participate in the sports program activities.<br />
You may also take part in the music program by taking either private music lessons or (if you are a strong musician)<br />
auditioning for ensembles that rehearse in the afternoon.<br />
Evening Activities<br />
Following dinner on those evenings when required activities are not scheduled, you are free to enjoy <strong>Wyoming</strong><br />
<strong>Seminary</strong>'s recreational facilities--gymnasium, pool, tennis courts, Pettebone-Dickson <strong>Student</strong> Center, etc. You may<br />
also wish to join us for occasional trips to shopping malls, cinemas, and other places of interest.<br />
Weekends<br />
On weekends throughout the summer, special day trips are scheduled for boarding students. Past excursions for<br />
College Prep Institute and ESL Institute students have included shopping in New York City, sightseeing in<br />
Philadelphia and hiking in a regional state park. Weekend trips are required for resident academic and ESL students.<br />
On campus, the entire boarding community comes together for activities such as picnics, dances, films, and sporting<br />
events.<br />
Meals<br />
Meals are served in Fleck Dining Hall. Unless the student has been excused by the Summer at Sem staff, attendance<br />
is required at all meals, with the exception of breakfast on Sunday. Please note that shirts and shoes must be worn in<br />
the dining room at all times in keeping with health regulations. <strong>Student</strong>s are not permitted to remove dishes,<br />
silverware, glasses or other equipment from the dining room. Please refer to the daily schedules for meal serving<br />
times. Medical Care<br />
Mrs. Elizabeth Blaum serves as the school nurse, with office hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.<br />
She is on call twenty-four hours a day, and she is in direct contact with the school physician as necessary. For critical<br />
care, the Wilkes-Barre General and Geisinger Hospitals are within fifteen minutes of the campus.<br />
If you are not feeling well…<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s feeling ill must report to the nurse for evaluation and to be excused from obligations. If illness comes when<br />
the nurse is not on duty, students should report to the dormitory staff on duty. If necessary, they, in turn, will call for<br />
the nurse or for other appropriate attention.<br />
Personal Spending Money<br />
Parents should provide a modest amount of personal spending money for their son or daughter while a boarding students.<br />
Part of the boarding student experience is learning to manage personal spending. Parents should discuss their spending<br />
expectations or budget with their children before they arrive on campus.<br />
Upon arrival all boarding students are provided with a lock box and combination lock for their valuables. These secured<br />
boxes are located in the student’s dorm room. <strong>Student</strong>s are encouraged to place all valuables inside this box to prevent a<br />
loss of these items.<br />
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The most common and safest practices for Personal Spending Money are listed below for your reference. Please do<br />
not send students with large amounts of cash<br />
Automated Teller Machine- Using an ATM card allows parents to have direct control over their student’s<br />
spending. Parents are able to deposit additional funds directly into their student’s bank account if the need<br />
arises. Parents will also be able to monitor withdrawals made by the student directly through their bank records.<br />
Parents are encouraged to use this method. This proves to be the easiest and most convenient way for students<br />
to have access to personal spending money<br />
Credit cards- Parents may choose to have their child travel with a credit card. It is preferable for students to use a credit<br />
card for larger purchases or shopping trips.<br />
Please remember by choosing the ATM or credit card option it allows parents and students to establish spending<br />
limits together. For safety purposes, students should not travel with large amounts of cash.<br />
Questions regarding personal spending money should be directed to the Summer Programs office at<br />
summeratsem@wyomingseminary.org or by phone to 570-270-2186.<br />
Worship Services<br />
Kingston has many churches and synagogues within a short walking or driving distance from the Upper School.<br />
Summer at Sem staff can arrange for participation in the religious services of your choice. Please ask a resident<br />
assistant for information upon arrival.<br />
Travel Information<br />
Automobile Travel<br />
<strong>Wyoming</strong> <strong>Seminary</strong> is easily accessible from any direction by car, bus or plane. Trailways and Greyhound bus lines<br />
enter Wilkes-Barre from all over the country. Martz Trailways provides express coach service from Philadelphia and<br />
New York. Taxi service is available between the Wilkes-Barre terminal and the campus. Interstate highway systems<br />
and the Pennsylvania Turnpike make driving to <strong>Wyoming</strong> <strong>Seminary</strong> convenient.<br />
From Interstate 80 westbound, take Exit 284. Follow 115 north approximately 24 miles. Near Wilkes-Barre,<br />
115 north becomes 309 north. Take Exit 4 off 309.<br />
From Interstate 80 eastbound, merge with Interstate 81 north towards Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Then…<br />
From Interstate 81, take Exit 170B. Follow 115 north, which will become 309 north. Take Exit 4 off 309.<br />
From the Northeast Extension (Route 476) of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, take Exit 105. Follow 115 north<br />
until it becomes 309 north. Take Exit 4 off 309.<br />
Having taken Exit 4 off Rt. 309 marked "Kingston/Forty Fort," stay in the left lane of the ramp and at the traffic light<br />
turn left onto Rutter Avenue. Continue on Rutter Avenue to the second traffic light (Pierce Street). Turn right onto<br />
Pierce Street and drive two blocks to the intersection of Pierce Street with Route 11 (also known as <strong>Wyoming</strong><br />
Avenue). Turn left (south) on Route 11. Make the second right turn onto Hoyt Street and then immediately turn left<br />
onto North Sprague Avenue. Drive 1/2 block to <strong>Wyoming</strong> <strong>Seminary</strong>. Visitor parking is available in the lots on the<br />
left and right side of the street as well as on Sprague Avenue. The Summer Programs Office is on Sprague Avenue<br />
across the street from the clock tower in the Stettler Learning Resource Center.<br />
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Air Travel<br />
Summer at Sem students should schedule flights on the arrival and departure dates appropriate to their<br />
programs. <strong>Wyoming</strong> <strong>Seminary</strong> offers several options for transportation to and from various airports to our<br />
campus. All boarding students must complete the on-line Summer Travel Form, located at<br />
www.wyomingseminary.org/summer on the Applications and Summer Forms page, at least three weeks in<br />
advance of arrival.<br />
The closest airport serving <strong>Wyoming</strong> <strong>Seminary</strong> students-the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Airport (AVP) - is located<br />
twenty minutes by car from the campus. <strong>Wyoming</strong> <strong>Seminary</strong>’s Summer at Sem staff will meet students at this local<br />
airport and transport them free of charge to the campus. United, US Air, Delta and Continental offer connecting<br />
flights via Chicago, Philadelphia, Columbus, Washington, D.C., and Atlanta. Because New York’s airports are<br />
large and confusing, we recommend that international students travel through other cities, connecting with<br />
flights to Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton Airport (AVP). However, those who prefer to avoid connecting flights may<br />
wish to be met at New York City’s JFK and Newark Airports.<br />
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