Student/Parent Handbook - Wyoming Seminary

1Wyoming Seminary Upper SchoolStudent/Parent Handbook2012-2013

Table of ContentsMotto & Mission 32012-2013 Calendar 4History 5Welcome 6Academic Programs 7Schedule for the Academic Day 8Honor Code 13Expectations 14Residential Life 23Student Services 30Organizations & Activities 35Athletics 39Parents’ Association 41Telephone Numbers/Areas of Interest 42Expenses 2012-2013 44Alma Mater 45Campus Map 46Index 47-482

Motto & mission StatementThe True, The Beautiful,The GoodWyoming Seminary’s school motto,Verum, Pulchrum, Bonum not onlyserved as the guiding spirit of WyomingSeminary in 1844 but as the words bywhich we live today.Sem graduate Howard Gardner ’61embraced this motto, as was evidencedin an interview where he defined “thelasting values summarized in the triad:truth, beauty, and goodness. When I talkabout truth, I’m talking about science butalso folk knowledge; when I talk aboutbeauty, I’m talking about the arts, but itcould be nature as well; when I’m talkingabout goodness and evil I’m talking aboutmorality.”The values expressed in Sem’smotto stand in sharp contrast to thedisintegrating codes of conduct in today’sworld. And that is the Sem difference:we dare to teach values at a time whenthey are eroding around us; we stand forsomething, and are proud of it.Mission StatementWithin an exponentially changing world,Wyoming Seminary dares to teach ourstudents to honor and strive for the true,the beautiful, and the good.Core Values• Passion for learning, leading, andserving• Integrity• Respect• Responsibility• Soundness of mind, body, andspiritVisionAs a college preparatory school, WyomingSeminary seeks to create active learners,responsible citizens, community leaders,and ethical individuals ready to take theirplace in the global community of the 21stcentury.True to our traditions and our values,Wyoming Seminary is committed tosupporting promising students fromvaried backgrounds.Our curriculum emphasizes competitionand collaboration, critical thinking andcreativity, self-respect and respect forothers.We challenge our students to discovertheir talents and their passions byoffering an integrated program rich inartistic, athletic, and extracurricularopportunities that complement theschool’s core commitment to academicexcellence, personal integrity, spiritualgrowth, and community service.3

2012-2013 CalendarFall TrimesterWednesday-Thursday, August 21-23Opening Faculty MeetingsThursday-Friday, August 23-24New International Student OrientationSaturday-Sunday, August 25-26Orientation/RegistrationMonday, August 27Classes BeginFriday-Saturday, September28-29Homecoming WeekendThursday, October 4US Grandparent’s DayFriday, October 5LS Grandparent’s DayMonday, October 15No School – Long WeekendFriday-Saturday, October 19-20Parent’s WeekendWinter TrimesterMonday, November 26Winter Term BeginsThursday, December 20Holiday Recess Begins – 3:30 p.m.Monday, January 7Classes ResumeMonday, January 28*No School – Long WeekendFriday, February 22Winter Term ExamsFriday, February 22Spring Recess Begins – 3:30 p.m.* If there are significant weather relatedclosings prior to this date, classes will beheld on January 28.Spring TrimesterMonday, March 11Spring Term BeginsFriday, March 29Easter Recess Begins – 3:30 p.m.Monday, April 1Classes ResumeMonday-Thursday, May 20-23Spring Term ExamsSaturday-Sunday, May 25-26Commencement WeekendTuesday, May 28Final Faculty MeetingTuesday-Friday, November 13-16Fall Term ExamsFriday, November 16Trimester Recess Begins – 3:30 p.m.Dress-Up Days 2012-2013Monday, August 27, 2011Monday, September 10, 2012Monday, September 24, 2012Thursday, October 4, 2012Monday, January 21, 2013Thursday, March 28, 2013Thursday, May 16, 2013Monday, November 12, 2012Wednesday, December 19, 20124

A Brief HistoryIn September 1844, in the rural village of Kingston, 14 girlsand 17 boys became the first Wyoming Seminary students.The new school, which stood among orchards and farm fields,was one of America’s first coeducational boarding schools.The present complex of Swetland, Fleck and Darte halls wasbuilt in 1853, and is listed on the National Register of HistoricPlaces. Founded by Methodist leaders, but welcoming alldenominations, Wyoming Seminary educated young men andwomen from northeastern Pennsylvania and southern NewYork.Throughout its history, Wyoming Seminary has benefitted fromstrong, committed leaders; in 168 years, it has had only 11presidents. One of those men, Levi Sprague, served as presidentfor 54 years. Its current president, Kip Nygren, took office in2007 after serving as Professor and Head of the Departmentof Civil & Mechanical Engineering at the United States MilitaryAcademy, West Point, New York.Wyoming Seminary built on those early foundations to meetthe changing needs of the Wyoming Valley, the nation and theworld. Following the Civil War, the school grew significantly,adding a commercial department to prepare students foremployment in the region’s mining, banking and manufacturingconcerns. Its college preparatory program readied youngmen and women for success at leading colleges, as well asat the new comprehensive universities that emerged in thelate 19th century. In 1892, the Wyoming Seminary footballteam combined modern sports with modern technology, asit competed in the world’s first night football game under thenew electric lights at Mansfield, Pa.The 20th century brought still more changes to the school.Automobile and air travel brought students from a widergeographic area, including more international students; twofloods (in 1936 and 1972) devastated the campus; and theborough of Kingston grew up around the school. A 1951 mergerwith the Wilkes-Barre Day School allowed Wyoming Seminaryto establish a continuous program for students from prekindergartenthrough post-graduate levels.5

WelcomeDear Parents and Students,Welcome to Sem’s 169th yearof educating students from theWyoming Valley and the world.We are in the midst of greatchanges in education, and we areleading some of those changeshere at Sem. However, thefoundational mission and valuesof this venerable institution have not changed over its long andproud history, and they will continue to inspire our strong andvital learning culture.All communities adopt and promote expectations on thedecorum and dress of their members and also codify policiesand procedures to enhance interaction and collaboration. Icommend this handbook to you as the single best source ofinformation regarding Upper School’s expectations, policies andprocedures.We have done our best to make this compendium accurate,helpful and well organized. However, in spite of our best efforts,you will almost certainly have questions. Consequently, do nothesitate to call Mr. Jay Harvey, Dean of Upper School, or Ms.Mary Swaback, my assistant, for help. Contact information forthese and other staff members is found on pages 42-44.I am proud to be part of the Sem Community, where we inspirestudents and continually improve the educational experience foreveryone at Sem.Kip P. NygrenPresidentGreetings Sem Families!The long history of WyomingSeminary is something we canall take pride in, from those whohave worked here for 28 yearsas I have, to those who are justbeginning their time on campusthis fall. The Sem story is toldby its beautiful, historic buildings,its diverse and rich curriculum,and its thousands of alumni all around the world. This year,Wyoming Seminary’s 169th, a new chapter will be added by agathering of individuals from around the country and aroundthe world. Although we will all gather as individuals, togetherwe will form a unique community. Our culture is one thatcelebrates the individual while fostering the sense of communityso important to an independent boarding school experience.To that end we have provided a framework of customs,traditions, and guidelines that we feel give us the bestopportunity to maximize our community identity and to givestudents, parents, and faculty the opportunity to enjoy asuccessful year together. These guidelines, in addition to goodcommon sense and positive attitudes, contribute to a healthyschool environment and are spelled out in the pages thatfollow. At Sem, you will have - in people, program, and facilities– resources that will enable you to become all that you hope tobe as a secondary school student. To achieve that goal, I askthat you review the material in this handbook and feel free toask questions as necessary.We all have an opportunity to interpret and live the school’smotto – “the True, the Beautiful and the Good” together duringthe coming year. Good channels of communication can helpus all reach that end in a way in which we can all be proud.My many years at Wyoming Seminary and my two full yearsas Upper School Dean have taught me one important lesson;our best work can be accomplished when completed in anenvironment of support and respect. We are a communityof caring, talented, and committed people working toward acommon goal. I am eager to share the journey with you.Respectfully,Jay HarveyDean of Upper School6

Academic ProgramsThe Academic Program at Sem is a comprehensiveand rigorous course of study that is designed toprepare students for academic success in collegewhile exposing them to a broad based liberal artseducation. Students and parents should refer tothe current, online Upper School course catalog fordetailed information about graduation requirementsand specific course descriptions. The following pagesoutline the major components of the academicprogram while answering some of the importantquestions most frequently asked by students andtheir parents.Who is in charge of the academic program?The Academic Dean, Mr. Randy Granger, has oversight of the school’sacademic calendar, courses of study and student academic records.Working in close association with him are the Director of Scheduling,Mrs. Laurie Morgan, and the three Class Deans (page 14), who,along with faculty advisors and classroom teachers, make up a teamof professional academicians who monitor and guide each student’scourse of study at Wyoming Seminary.How long is the academic day?Sem follows an eight-period day (class periods are called “bells”)starting at 8:00 a.m. each morning and concluding with the end ofbell 8 classes (anywhere from 2:15 to 2:55 p.m.). Each day followsthe calendar of letter days (see next page) that allows Sem to incorporatea variety of meetings within the school day while preservingclass times that are 40 to 50 minutes in length. Letter days arepublished on our Web site both on our online electronic calendar andon the Daily Knight & Day bulletin.To access the Daily Knight & Day bulletin, click here.7

Schedules for the Academic DayNote: There will be special schedules for Convocation, Parent Conference Day, Thanksgiving Chapel Day, Spring Awards Day, Special Events, snowdelays.SCHEDULE A20-MINUTE ASSEMBLYBell 1Bell 2Bell 3AssemblyBell 4Bell 4 LunchBell 5Bell 5 LunchBell 6Bell 6 LunchBell 7Bell 8ConferenceActivities/Sports/Drama8:00 - 8:45 A.M.8:50 - 9:35 A.M.9:40 - 10:25 A.M.10:30 - 10:50 A.M.10:55 - 11:40 A.M.11:00 - 11:40 A.M.11:45 - 12:30 A.M.11:40 A.M. - 12:10 P.M.12:15 - 1:00 P.M.12:30 - 1:00 P.M.1:05 - 1:50 P.M.1:55 - 2:40 P.M.2:40 - 3:30 P.M.3:30 P.M.SCHEDULE LLate Starts/Faculty MeetingsMeeting (optional)Bell 17:30 - 8:55 A.M.9:00 - 9:40 A.M.Bell 29:45 - 10:25 A.M.Bell 310:30 - 11:10 A.M.Bell 411:15 - 11:55 A.M.Bell 4 Lunch 11:15 - 11:55 A.M.Bell 512:00 - 12:40 P.M.Bell 5 Lunch 11:55 A.M. - 12:25 P.M.Bell 612:30 - 1:10 P.M.Bell 6 Lunch 12:40 - 1:10 P.M.Bell 71:15 - 1:55 P.M.Bell 82:00 - 2:40 P.M.Conference 2:40 - 3:30 P.M.Activities/ 3:30 P.M.Sports/DramaSCHEDULE A45-MINUTE ASSEMBLYBell 1Bell 28:00 - 8:40 A.M.8:45 - 9:25 A.M.Bell 39:30 - 10:10 A.M.Assembly 10:15 - 11:00 A.M.Bell 411:05 - 11:45 A.M.Bell 4 Lunch 11:00 - 11:45 A.M.Bell 511:50 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.Bell 5 Lunch 11:45 A.M. - 12:15 P.M.Bell 612:20 - 1:00 P.M.Bell 6 Lunch 12:30 - 1:00 P.M.Bell 71:05 - 1:45 P.M.Bell 81:50 - 2:30 P.M.Conference 2:30 - 3:30 P.M.Activities/ 3:30 P.M.Sports/DramaSCHEDULE EEarly DismissalBell 1Bell 28:00 - 8:45 A.M.8:50 - 9:35 A.M.Bell 39:40 - 10:25 A.M.Bell 410:30 - 11:15 A.M.Bell 4 Lunch 10:45 - 11:15 A.M.Bell 511:20 A.M. - 12:05 P.M.Bell 5 Lunch 11:15 - 11:45 A.M.Bell 611:50 A.M. - 12:35 P.M.Bell 6 Lunch 12:05 - 12:35 P.M.Bell 712:40 - 1:25 P.M.Bell 81:30 - 2:15 P.M.Conference 2:15 - 3:30 P.M.Activities/ 3:30 P.M.Sports/DramaSCHEDULE A60-MINUTE ASSEMBLYBell 1Bell 28:00 - 8:40 A.M.8:45 - 9:25 A.M.Bell 39:30 - 10:10 A.M.Assembly 10:15 - 11:15 A.M.Bell 411:20 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.Bell 4 Lunch 11:15 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.Bell 512:00 - 12:45 P.M.Bell 5 Lunch 12:00 - 12:30 P.M.Bell 612:35 - 1:15 P.M.Bell 6 Lunch 12:45 - 1:15 P.M.Bell 71:20 - 2:00 P.M.Bell 82:05 - 2:45 P.M.Conference 2:45 - 3:30 P.M.Activities/ 3:30 P.M.Sports/DramaSCHEDULE TTotal Academic DayBell 1Bell 28:00 - 8:50 A.M.8:55 - 9:45 A.M.Bell 39:50 - 10:40 A.M.Bell 411:45 - 11:35 A.M.Bell 4 Lunch 11:05 - 11:35 A.M.Bell 511:40 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.Bell 5 Lunch 11:35 A.M. - 12:10 P.M.Bell 612:15 - 1:05 P.M.Bell 6 Lunch 12:30 - 1:05 P.M.Bell 71:10 - 2:00 P.M.Bell 82:05 - 2:55 P.M.Conference 2:55 - 3:30 P.M.Activities/ 3:30 P.M.Sports/Drama8

How many courses may astudent take?How many courses may a student take?Students generally take between fourand six courses each day, with five beingthe most common class load. These mustinclude four courses in the “core” subjectareas (English, language, history/socialscience, mathematics and science) at anyone time.How does the gradingsystem work?Wyoming Seminary uses a letter gradesystem for reporting academic achievementand a number-grade system for asubjective evaluation of student effort. Asystem of grade weighting for honors andAP level courses insures that studentsbe given appropriate transcript credit forwork well beyond the normal high schoolexpectation.Students may receive an “I” gradefor incomplete work in a course. Allincompletes must be made up within 10school days of the end of the gradingperiod. Students who are unable tomake up the unfinished work in that timeperiod run the risk of receiving a “0” forthe assignment(s) in question, with acorresponding reduction of grade in thatcourse.International students in their first yearat Wyoming Seminary may be given an“R” grade in courses where their teacherbelieves their adjustment to working inEnglish is having an adverse affect ontheir academic average. All “R” gradessignify that the school “reserves” theright to assign a credited letter gradeduring that time period. The “R” gradehas no GPA equivalency assigned on thereport card, so receiving the “R” neitherhelps nor hurts the student’s overallaverage. Teachers may use “R” grades ineach report period until spring midterm,at which time all students will receivegrades that bear GPA credit.Effort GradesTeachers write subjective evaluationsof student effort that appear on reportcards (not transcripts) according to thescale below.Are there honor rolls?Interim grade-point averages (GPA) arecalculated at each reporting period cardduring the school year. Two levels ofacademic honor are recognized:• Dean’s List High Honors: GPA of3.70 and above, no grade below C• Dean’s List: GPA of 3.30 andabove, no grade below CHow much homework shouldI expect?Students in college prep, independentschools like Sem are exposed to anacademic program that covers morematerial in a shorter period of time thando students in most public or privateschools. As a result your teachers willassign homework on both weeknightsand weekends, and perhaps even overschool breaks. Teachers are guided bythe standard of 30-45 minutes of workeach night. How long homework willtake each student, however, varies withthe abilities, energies, and organizationalapproaches that each student can applyto this important and routine part of aSem education. Judicious use of time,whether in the school day, after school,and at night, is essential to be successfulin a curriculum as rigorous as Sem’s.Students who find themselves not ableto keep up with the homework loadshould discuss this with their advisors.Sometimes a change in overall courseload,or a lessening of extra-curricular orsocial commitments can be an effectivesolution to academic overload.GradeNumericalEquivalentRegularCoursesHonorsCoursesAPCoursesA+ 97-100 4.3 4.7 5.0A 93-96 4.0 4.3 4.7A- 90-92 3.7 4.0 4.3B+ 87-89 3.3 3.7 4.0B 83-86 3.0 3.3 3.7B- 80-82 2.7 3.0 3.3C+ 77-79 2.3 2.7 3.0C 73-76 2.0 2.3 2.7C- 70-72 1.7 2.0 2.3D+ 67-69 1.3 1.7 2.0D 63-66 1.0 1.3 1.7D- 60-62 0.7 1.0 1.3F below 60 0.0 0.0 0.0Effort Grades5 - Outstanding effort in and out ofclass4 - Well above average effort noted3 - Satisfactory and appropriateeffort for this student in this class2 - The teacher judges this studentto be working below ability1 - An unsatisfactory effort in and outof class9

Are there study halls, and how does one getassigned?Wyoming Seminary teachers regularly grade their students onhomework and labs or through quizzes, tests, papers, projectsand class presentations. Sem students are therefore engaged inacademic work on a daily basis, hence the report that “I haveno homework” is a rare occurrence, especially given the valueof routinely reviewing class notes well in advance of upcomingtests. The school therefore believes that students need to learnhow to organize their efforts for best advantage in keepingup with their academic obligations. Non-class time during theschool day provides students with one important opportunity todo so.All new Sem students are assigned to study halls during theirfree bells to give them the best possible start to their academiccareers. After the first report cards are issued at mid-term ofthe first trimester students who have met specific GPA andeffort criteria will be granted study hall “relief” (a free bellduring all assigned study hall periods) for the remainder of thatmarking period. Students may continue to earn, or to lose, thisprivilege during all subsequent grading periods throughout theirSem career.Students will receive “relief” from study hall according to thesecriteria:• For students in grades PG, 12 and 11: Attainment of a 2.0GPA for the report period with no grades below C-• For students in grades 10 and 9: Attainment of a 3.0 GPAfor the report period with no grades below C+PLEASE NOTE: Study hall assignments are meant toreward students in grades 9 and 10 who have earneda 3.0 and help students in grades 11, 12, and PG whoare having trouble earning a 2.0, thus jeopardizingtheir college prospects. Additionally, students may beassigned to study hall by their advisor or their ClassDean for reasons of poor academic effort or on-campusbehavior concerns, regardless of having met the abovecriteria.Students assigned to study hall must report to thestudy hall proctor during that bell prior to leavingfor the library, nurse’s office or teacher conference.They may not leave campus during this time withoutpermission from the Upper School Dean or theirClass Dean. Students may use the library during astudy hall ONLY with a library pass issued by one oftheir classroom teachers. Students required to be insupervised evening study hall may use the library forone hour per evening with a note from one of theirclassroom teachers.When are grades reported?Grades and/or comments will be available approximately 5to 7 school days after the dates listed below. If you have notreceived grades one week after the due date, please contactthe Academic Office.Please note: Midterm grades are not officialrecorded grades in any course. They are intended togive students an accurate assessment of progress andachievement at the approximate mid-point of the term.End-of-term grades are likewise not official transcriptgrades for year-length courses, although they areimportant in calculating the end of the year final grade.Fall TrimesterOctober 8, 2012Midterm grades and comments due for all courses.November 19, 2012Final grades due and comments for grades of D+ or lower,efforts of “2” or lower, or incompletesWinter TrimesterJanuary 14, 2013Midterm grades due with comments for term courses, grades ofD+ or lower, efforts of “2” or lower, or incompletesFebruary 25, 2013Final grades due and comments for grades of D+ or lower,efforts of “2” or lower, or incompletesSpring TrimesterApril 15, 2013Midterm grades and comments due for all courses.May 28, 2013Final grades for spring and the year, with comments for gradesof D+ or lower, efforts of “2” or lower, or incompletes.10

Can students change their schedules duringthe year?Academic schedules may need to be changed during theschool year, and these changes may be initiated by a classroomteacher, an advisor, the Class Dean, or the student. While suchchanges are sometimes for elective reasons, most happen inresponse to an inappropriate course or class placement.All class or course changes must be processed through theClass Dean for that student’s particular class (see page 14).Can students make changes anytime?Sem gives students a limited grace period to add or drop acourse according to thefollowing schedule:Adding a full-year course• Students may not add a full-year course later than:September 14, 2012Adding a trimester course• Students may not add a fall term course later than:September 7, 2012• Students may not add a winter term course later than:November 30, 2012• Students may not add a spring term course later than:March 15, 2013Dropping year course• Seniors may drop a full-year course without transcriptpenalty until October 12, 2012, provided their totalprogram fulfills curriculum requirements.• All other students may drop a full-year course withouttranscript penalty until November 30, 2012, providedtheir total program fulfills curriculum requirements.Dropping a trimester course• Drops without transcript penalty, for all students, maybe made no later than:Fall term course October 16, 2012Winter term course January 21, 2013Spring term course April 22, 2013Any requests for drops after the above listed dates requireconsultation with the course teacher, the advisor, and the ClassDean. Drops after the no-penalty period will be noted on thestudent’s permanent transcript with a “W/P” for withdrew/passing or a “W/F” for withdrew/failing.Please note: No course may be dropped within twoweeks of the first day of the examination period, orwithin one week of mid-term deadlines.What should students do when they needacademic help?Students are encouraged to work through academic problemswith their classroom teacher who knows both the student andthe curriculum. All Sem teachers are expected to be availablefor conferences with students during the school day and afterschool in the bell 9 conference time. Many faculty members liveon campus and also give generously of their time during theevenings and on weekends.Sometimes students benefit from tutorial assistance. Qualifiedteachers as well as peer tutors may be engaged once the needis identified, and the school maintains lists of those available forspecific subject remediation. Faculty advisors and Class Deansmay be contacted to help assess the need and, if necessary,make referrals.Does Sem give final examinations?Wyoming Seminary believes that final examinations are excellentlearning instruments that allow students an opportunity tosynthesize a significant body of work and to demonstrateunderstanding, interpretation and application of the work.Furthermore the taking of examinations is a necessarypreparation for doing well in similar examinations that will begiven in college. Exemptions for final examinations may only begranted in upper level courses when students meet the criteriaset by the academic department for such exemptions. It isimperative, therefore, that students prepare well for their examsand make plans to be on campus during the exam periods.All students are expected to take their exams on the dates andtimes when scheduled for their particular classes. No studentswill be expected to take more than two exams in one day. TheAcademic Dean manages a process for rescheduling examswhen there are conflicts. Students who miss an exam will haveto make it up to prevent earning a grade of “0” for the examand possibly failing the course.May students study abroad during their Semcareer?While most students choose to follow Seminary’s curriculumthroughout their careers, students may occasionally chooseto enhance their education by studying abroad. This may takeplace as part of a Seminary-sponsored travel opportunity duringthe summer or trimester break, or in a longer (trimester oryear-length), in-residence experience in another country.Students who wish to pursue a course of study in a certifiededucational institution in another country, and who expect to11

Fall ExamsTuesday, November 13Math & EnglishWednesday, November 14Science & LanguageThursday, November 15History & LanguageFriday, Nov. 16:History & MakeupsWinter ExamsFriday, February 24Trimester Course exams onlySpring ExamsMonday, May 20History & LanguageTuesday, May 21Science & MathWednesday, May 22Language & EnglishThursday, May 23Math & Makeupsreceive credit leading to a Wyoming Seminary diploma, mustmake their intentions known to the Dean of the Upper Schoolwell in advance of enrolling in that program.Must students have computers at Seminary?While Seminary students are not required to own a computer,they will be expected to be proficient in the use of computersfor word processing, internet research and presentationsoftware like PowerPoint. The school maintains one computerlab as well as a number of computers in the library, NesbittHall, student center, and in each dormitory for students to use.Many boarding students bring desktop or laptop machines fortheir use, and most day students have access to computersfor the completion of assignments and for internet ande-mail communication with the school community (For moreinformation on the use of computers at Seminary, please readthe acceptable use policy. See page 21).What should the parent’s daily involvementbe?Deciding when and how to get involved in your child’s dayto-dayschool life can be difficult. Although Sem’s teachersand administrators respect each parent’s wish to make his/her child’s school experience the best it can be, we encourageparents to let their children take on more of the responsibilityfor the academic, social and athletic aspects of their lives. Webelieve most Sem parents adopted a common sense approachwhen questions arose in elementary and middle school and willagree that the following suggestions are equally reasonable,particularly for parents of day students.We suggest that parents do not:• do their children’s homework for them;• write or phone in excuses for student absencessignificantly motivated by the desire to avoid orpostpone a test;• call a coach about playing time.We suggest that parents do:• question a student who claims to have finished allhomework during free bells;• help their student set up a regular work/study schedule,away from TV, phone and “instant messaging;”• initially, let their children work out academic or socialproblems on their own;• call their Class Dean or advisor if problems persist;• e-mail teachers with important questions;• call Ms. Elizabeth Frosini at (570) 270-2140 to volunteerfor Parents Association organizations or events (seepage 41 for more information about the ParentsAssociation).Does Sem have a policy on academichonesty?Teaching and promoting academic honesty is a three-waypartnership among the school, the family, and the student. Thefaculty of Wyoming Seminary believes that mutual trust is acornerstone of its program and that any violation of this trust isa serious disciplinary matter. Parents are urged to support ourunalterable position on all matters of academic honesty.Academic Dishonesty: refers to forms of cheating andplagiarism which result in students giving or receivingunauthorized assistance in an academic exercise or receivingcredit for work which is not their own.Cheating: intentionally using or attempting to use unauthorizedmaterials, information, or study aids in any academic exercise.The term “academic exercise” includes all forms of worksubmitted for credit.12

Facilitating Academic Dishonesty: intentionally or knowinglyhelping or attempting to help another to violate academicintegrity.Plagiarism: the deliberate adoption or reproduction of ideas,data, language, or statements of another person as one’s ownwithout proper acknowledgement.School and Honor Council Chair John Hornung in each case ofacademic dishonesty. Although there are no automatic penaltieswith respect to violations of academic integrity, students are tounderstand that cheating in any form is considered a seriousbreach of conduct and will be dealt with accordingly.Faculty members are expected to involve the Dean of the UpperAcademic Honor Code1. Rationale:Wyoming Seminary is an academic community based on trust. Honesty in the execution and presentation of graded work is vitalfor real learning and fair evaluation.Cheating, facilitating cheating, or plagiarism impede learning and creativity, undermine meaningful and just grading, and subverttrust between and among students and faculty.Each faculty member has the responsibility to delineate clearly to students which assignments should be completed withoutassistance and what citations are appropriate. Students are expected to sign an Honor Code Statement on specified tests, papersand reports:“I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid on this work.”2. Each Student Agrees:• I understand and will support and follow the Honor Code.• I will not personally use unauthorized materials, and I will not participate with others in cheating.• I will not facilitate cheating, and, if I become aware of violations of academic integrity, I understand that I have aresponsibility to the community and should at least say something to the student involved or discuss the situation with ateacher or an Honor Code Council member.3. The Honor Council:An Upper School Honor Council of six students and two faculty elected by Government will help educate the community on thevalue of the Code and its importance to Wyoming Seminary, on an ongoing basis. Violations of the Code will be brought to thecommittee by the Chair of the Council in consultation with the Dean of Upper School, upon report of classroom teachers ormembers of the Council. The Council will recommend to the Dean of Upper School appropriate action which could include warning,censure, probation, suspension or dismissal (dismissal requires approval by the President).13

ExpectationsThe Wyoming Seminary Upper School is a largecommunity consisting of students, faculty members,staff and constituent families. As in any functionalcommunity, an atmosphere of cooperation, respectfor self and for others and good judgement areessential for healthy operation. It is expectedthat students who choose to enroll at WyomingSeminary make a good faith commitment torespectful, responsible and honest standards ofcitizenship. Our students may be held accountablefor any actions that reflect negatively uponWyoming Seminary, regardless of time or place.These behavioral expectations apply to all Semstudents unless otherwise stated. Sem studentsand their families are expected to understandand embrace the spirit as well as the letter of theschool’s standards of conduct.Leadership of Student and Academic AffairsEach class at Wyoming Seminary is governed and advised by a ClassDean. These school leaders, in concert with the Dean of the UpperSchool, will be responsible for managing academic affairs, programsand issues associated with students in their designated grade. Onmatters of student social and academic affairs, Sem’s parents andstudents should view the Class Dean and the student’s facultyThe leadership of student and academic affairs for the 2012 - 2013 school year will be the following:Class of 2013/PG Mrs. Catie Kersey ckersey@wyomingseminary.org 570-270-2114Class of 2014 Mr. C.J. Kersey cjkersey@wyomingseminary.org 570-270-2103Class of 2015 Mr. C.J. Kersey cjkersey@wyomingseminary.org 570-270-2103Class of 2016 Mrs. Lisa Mozeleski lmozeleski@wyomingseminary.org 570-270-2171Dean of theUpper SchoolMr. Jay Harvey jharvey@wyomingseminary.org 570-270-217514

advisor as their primary resource people.Disciplinary SystemA member of the Wyoming Seminary community mustexpect to be held accountable for his or her behavior. Whenstudents do not live up to established expectations, one of theadministrators listed above will intervene. The Dean’s officeendeavors to deal with behavior reasonably and fairly. Ourstudents should grow to understand that although there aretimes when we cannot support their behavior, we do care aboutthem as maturing members of this community.Violations of school rules are dealt with on a case-by-case basiswith due regard for both specific circumstances and the welfareof the entire school community. The model that Sem utilizesin dealing with major rule violations is intended to serve as ateaching tool as well as an accountability plan. Our approachemphasizes consistency in process rather than in outcome. Thus,although precedent serves as a guideline, it will not always beour governing principle.Disciplinary BoardsThe Class Deans and the faculty, with the support of the Deanof Upper School, have the responsibility for managing thedisciplinary system. A Wyoming Seminary student determinedto be in violation of a major school rule will be summoned toappear before a Disciplinary Board. This committee consists ofMr. Jay Harvey, Dean of the Upper School, the appropriate ClassDean and two at-large faculty representatives, as well as twostudent representatives. The director of residential life will attendif a boarding student is involved. The student’s faculty advisorwill be asked to attend, serving as a resource for all involved.The parents or guardian of the student involved have the optionof attending the meeting. A parent or guardian may request theexclusion of student representation on the Disciplinary Board ifconcerns exist regarding the sensitive nature of the issue beingaddressed.The Class Dean will personally direct, or delegate to others,the responsibility for making a thorough review of the factssurrounding any case(s) being brought before a DisciplinaryBoard. From this fact-finding effort, the Class Dean will developa statement describing the specifics of the issue in question,citing a specific violation(s) of school rules to share with theDisciplinary Board members. A school representative will contactthe parent(s) or guardian of the student(s) involved and apprisethem of the situation prior to and following the DisciplinaryBoard meeting.A Disciplinary Board is not an adversarial, legalistic procedure,but rather an educational, administrative process which resultsin a recommendation to the president.When behavioral transgressions occur, our school cultureexpects that students will be fully cooperative and honest intheir responses. Anything less will escalate the seriousness ofthe situation. When appearing before a Disciplinary Committee,a student is obligated to provide a full and accurate report ofthe event(s) in question. Failure to cooperate with fact-findingefforts concerning his/her own personal behavior will result inmore serious discipline including the possibility of separationfrom the school.Major School RulesInfractions in the following areas, on the part of studentsenrolled at Wyoming Seminary, are considered violations ofMajor School Rules and may result in referral to a DisciplinaryBoard:1. any behavior that infringes upon the safety and well beingof another member of the school community. Harassment,bullying, hazing and other forms of disrespect will not betolerated. Incidents of racial or sexual harassment areconsidered violations of Major School Rules. This includes thetransmission of disrespectful text messages, e-mail messages,photographs and postings on social network sites.2. dishonesty in any form: for example any act of lying, deceitor cheating, accessing computer files that are not your own,unauthorized use of another person’s credit card, telephonecalling card, cell phone, forgery of any type (including improperweekend sign-outs), fraudulent excuse notes, and use of falseidentification cards are forms of dishonesty. Seminary studentsare accountable to the Academic Honor Code printed on page13 of this book.3. the willful destruction or theft of personal or school property.Students found to be in the possession of another person’sproperty without permission or who are caught in the actof stealing are in violation of Major School Rules. Vandalismof any type is unacceptable and will be subject to high levelconsequence.4. the possession and/or use of any quantity of illegal drugs(including synthetic drugs), drug paraphernalia or alcohol.Being in the presence of illegal drugs or alcohol is a majorrule violation, as is the misuse of prescription or over-thecountermedication. Note: Any student misusing prescriptionmedication, will, in all likelihood, be separated from the school.(Please review the Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco Policies on page16 and the Athletic Department’s Drug and Alcohol Policy that15

Major School Rules cont.was included in the summer registration mailing.)5. the possession or use of knives, firearms or other dangerousweapons. Additionally, the possession or use of fireworks ofany type is prohibited.6. sexual impropriety or sexual harassment (see page 17).7. being in an unauthorized area of the school such as lockedoffices, opposite gender dorm rooms, or another student’sdorm room without permission. Additionally, possession and/oruse of an unauthorized school key or access card or tamperingwith a school lock is prohibited.8. creating a fire hazard of any kind. As an example, smokingin a dormitory or other school buildings is a fire hazard andconstitutes a major rule violation.9. boarding student possession of a motor vehicle oncampus or in the greater Wilkes-Barre area without expressadministrative permission.10. unauthorized departure from the dormitory after curfew.11. insubordinate or disrespectful behavior.12. the accumulation of an unacceptable number of unexcusedabsences from school obligations or of other less seriousviolations.13. behavior which discredits Wyoming Seminary.A student who engages in a major rule violation while onprobation from an earlier offense, will, in all likelihood, beseparated from school.Wyoming Seminary reserves the right to refer a studentto a Disciplinary Board for any other offense, or trend ofinappropriate behavior, regardless of his or her standing withthe disciplinary system, if the situation is deemed seriousenough by the leadership of the school. In addition, anystudent whose influence is felt to be injurious to the school orto fellow students may be required to withdraw.Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco PoliciesEach Sem student and family is accountable to the school’sDrug, Alcohol and Tobacco policy.AlcoholThe possession, supply, or use of alcoholic beverages by anystudents enrolled at Wyoming Seminary, whether on campusor off, will jeopardize his/her continued enrollment. Studentsmust avoid or leave gatherings at which alcohol is present forunderage drinkers. The school reserves the right to administerchemical tests, urinalysis or “breathalyzer” tests in dealing withany student suspected of being under the influence of alcohol.Illicit DrugsThe possession, supply, or use of any type of illegal drug(including synthetic drugs), misuse of prescription medication orother controlled substances by any student enrolled at WyomingSeminary, whether on campus or off, will jeopardize his/hercontinued enrollment. Students are expected to avoid gatheringswhere such prohibited substances are present. The schoolreserves the right to administer blood tests, urinalysis or hairfollicle testing in dealing with any student suspected of beingunder the influence of a prohibited or misused substance.Any student found to be involved in any way with the sale,supply or distribution of alcohol, illegal drugs, drug paraphernaliaor prescription medication, will, in all likelihood, be separatedfrom the school.The school reserves the right to require a professionalevaluation or assessment of any student, at the family’sexpense, if there is concern about involvement with drugs,alcohol or tobacco.TobaccoWith the strong evidence available that links the use of tobaccoproducts to poor health, the school strongly recommends thatstudents avoid using any type of tobacco product. Therefore,the use of tobacco products while under school jurisdiction isstrictly prohibited. Any violation of this expectation will warranta response from the Dean of the Upper School. Possession oftobacco products, including smokeless tobacco or paraphernaliarelated to the use of tobacco products, is prohibited.A Wyoming Seminary student who is in the presence of alcohol,illicit drugs or tobacco products is in violation of school policy.Seminary students who find themselves in such an “at-risk”situation are expected to separate from it immediately. Failureto do so will result in disciplinary action.16

HarassmentWyoming Seminary does not tolerateharassment – physical or emotional,verbal or visual. Harassment may includenot only direct suggestions or slurs, butalso offensive movements or gestures,as well as drawings or pictures whichmay be interpreted as suggestive ordemeaning. This includes posting thesemessages on social network sites ortexting them.Students, parents, faculty or employeeswho are concerned about, wish to bringcharges concerning, or need to deal withpossible harassment may follow any ofthree routes:1. conference with the Dean ofthe Upper or Lower School, theDirector of Residential Life (atthe Upper School), the AcademicDean, the Business Manager, theDirector of Physical Plant or thePresident;2. seek the guidance of one or moreof Seminary’s school counselors,Mr. Jim Kersey or Mrs. DennyBarber;3. conference with any of thefollowing faculty: Rev. CharlesCarrick, Ms. Jill Stretanski, or Mr.Dan Krueger.Sexual harassment may be considered amajor rule violation dealt with throughthe school’s published disciplinaryprotocol.Discretion and SensitivityStudents are expected to behave in amanner which exhibits respect for others.The school will not tolerate the use of foullanguage in public. Students are expectedto show restraint and good manners intheir relationship with other students. Forexample, students should refrain frompublic displays of affection throughoutcampus because this can make othersfeel uncomfortable and usurp communityspaces.Dean’s MeetingIn cases where a student is in violationof a rule other than those considered tobe major rules, a Dean’s Meeting may beconvened. A Dean’s Meeting will includeMr. Jay Harvey, the Dean of the UpperSchool, the appropriate Class Dean, thestudent in question and his/her advisor.The purpose of this session would beto address an incident of non-majordisciplinary significance and determine aresponse plan. The student would receivea formal letter clarifying expectations,a copy of which would be forwarded tothe parent or guardian. Subsequent orrepeated actions that warrant a Dean’sMeeting may be referred to a DisciplinaryBoard. The following points representexamples of non-major violations:1. Absenteeism2. Possession of a tobacco product3. Failure to serve an assigned “bell”(detention)4. Repeated minor infractionsWyoming Seminary reserves the right torefer a minor violation of a major rule toa Dean’s Meeting, rather than convene aDisciplinary Board.School AttendanceSchool attendance is a priority. Theschool expects students to attend classesand expects parents of day students tonotify the school when a student will beabsent. The Class Dean, leading the gradeof the student in question, can facilitategathering assignments once it is clearthat the family and the school approvethe absence.For every absence, parents areencouraged to call the appropriate ClassDean on the morning of the absence.If there is no phone call, studentsmust, upon return to school, presenta written excuse from a parent orguardian. This documentation should bepresented to his/her Class Dean or theoffice’s assistant, Mrs. Sherry Cassetori,at the beginning of the school day.Documentation excusing an absenceshould be presented to a class dean, or arepresentative of the Dean’s Office within24-hours of the date of return or theabsence will be designated as unexcused.A student knowing in advance of anabsence (a family occasion, college visit,etc.) should complete a request form(“Green Sheet”) which may be obtainedfrom the appropriate Class Dean. In orderfor approval to be given, signatures fromteachers whose classes will be missedand that of his/her Class Dean arerequired. This indicates that the teacherand student have discussed all academicrequirements and that the necessarycontingency plans have been established.This form must be returned to the ClassDean’s office before the absence. Failureto complete and return the sheet prior tothe absence may result in the assignmentof a consequence from the Dean.In the event of illness or injury, boardingstudents are expected to report to thenurse’s office by 8:00 a.m. A residentialstudent who is unable to report to thenurse’s office on his/her own, should callthe nurse’s office, 570-270-2180, beforethe start of bell 1 or e-mail the nurse,bblaum@wyomingseminary.org.Students should also be aware the nursewill respond to all e-mail and voicemailmessages within 30 minutes. If a studentdoes not get a response from the schoolnurse in 30 minutes or less, they mustcontact their class dean to report illnessor injury.Any student determined to be cutting ascheduled class, study hall, assembly orother school obligation will be penalizedaccording to our published disciplinarycode. If a student cuts a class repeatedly,the parents will be notified and may berequired to participate in a conference.Repeated infractions of attendance17

policies may result in suspension and/ orthe loss of academic credit.Students must attend at leastthe second half of the classday (bell 5 to Bell 8) on the dayof an extracurricular contestor performance in order to beeligible for participation in thatevent. Exceptions to this canonly be granted by the schooladministration.Any student arriving late for schoolshould report immediately to his/herClass Dean’s office to explain his/hertardiness and to get an entrance slip forclass. Unexcused or repeated latenesswill result in disciplinary action. Studentsleaving campus during the school day arerequired to sign out in their Dean’s officeprior to departure. Detention may beassigned to any student leaving withoutpermission.It is critical that boarders make travelarrangements for vacations or longweekends in accordance with the schoolcalendar. (Please review dates on page27). Early departures and late returnsmust be the exception, and thesemust be discussed with the Director ofResidential Life and the appropriate ClassDean as far in advance as possible.Please Note: The administrationis reviewing the procedures it usesto account for and respond tounexcused absences throughoutthe year. Specifics will be outlinedin an e-mail sent to all parents andstudents before school opens inAugust.Excessive Absence PolicyClass attendance is an importantcomponent of the academic program atWyoming Seminary. Students who areabsent frequently are deprived of thebenefit of instruction and class discussion.Assisting students who are frequentlyabsent creates significant additional workfor our faculty.Excused and unexcused absences totalingeight or more for a trimester or twentyfor a year may result in a conference withparents and a possible reduction in grade.Excused and unexcused absences totaling12 or more for a trimester or 30 fora year may result in the assignmentof a failing grade or loss of credit forthe course. The Dean of the UpperSchool and appropriate Class Dean willconsider and process individual situationswhere extenuating circumstances havecontributed to or caused the absences.Protocol For StudentsReturning To SchoolIf a student is absent from school formore than a few days as a result ofemotional or medical concerns, he or sheis expected to comply with the followingguidelines and procedures prior toreturning to school.• If the departure was for medicalreasons, the attending physicianmust contact the school nursewith follow-up instructions andclearance.• If the departure was for emotionalreasons, the school will requireclearance from the attendingcounselor or physician. Thecounselor or physician mustcontact one of the school’scounselors to arrange a programof continued care and to discussany ongoing concerns.The school counselors, in consultationwith the Dean and the Class Dean,will determine when the conditions ofcontinued enrollment have been met, andonly then will the student in question beallowed to return to school.Procedure When A TeacherIs Absent Or Late To ClassA representative of the Dean’s officewill make every effort to notify studentsthat a teacher is absent or will be lateto class. However, students must waita reasonable time for the arrival of theteacher. Students must not assume thatthe teacher is not going to arrive. If theteacher has not arrived after ten minutes,students should report to the Dean ofUpper School’s office for instruction.Monitoring WeekendActivities – PartiesParties sometimes take place in homeswhere parents are away, either for theweekend or just for the evening. Oftenthe teenager invites “a few friends” tothe house for what may be an innocentget-together. Unfortunately, the studentgrapevine is very effective, and wordspreads quickly that parents are away.The “host” may then encounter as manyas 40-50 teenagers at the door, many ofwhom he/she does not know. This posesa difficult choice for the host, who maynot be able to turn the others away.We have been extremely fortunate not tohave had any serious injuries or fatalitiesin the aftermath of these parties. Wehave heard of students driving whileunder the influence of alcohol or ridingwith drivers who were, and we want todo everything we can to prevent a tragicsituation.• As much as we wish we couldprevent these parties fromoccurring, it is probably unrealisticto count on that. Nonetheless,here are some suggestions wewant to make in the hope ofdeterring these activities.• Have a straightforwardconversation with your teenager,sharing your expectations aboutattendance or behavior at parties.• Pose some situations they mightface and help them rehearse waysto say “no.”18

• If you plan to be away, have aresponsible adult stay at yourhome or, if your youngster isstaying elsewhere, ask him/herfor the house key. Don’t put yourstudent in a difficult situation byallowing access to a vacant home.• Consider a “no guests” policywhen you aren’t home.• Notify the police that you won’t behome and ask them to check thehouse periodically.We understand that these suggestionsseem overzealous for kids who have beentrustworthy; however, many parties haveoccurred in homes of reliable youngsterswho were pressured into making poorchoices.Wyoming Seminary takes an aggressivestance with regard to parties, and wewill notify parents whenever we learn ofpossible occurrences. In some cases, ourinformation will be inaccurate and weapologize in advance for calls which maybe unwarranted. It is our hope, however,that the benefit which will come fromour continued efforts to communicatewith parents will outweigh the occasional“false alarm.”Ultimately, hosting gatherings involvingWyoming Seminary students, at whichalcohol is served or illegal drugs arebeing used, is a Major Rule violation.Such circumstances will, in all likelihood,result in referral of the host and guests toDisciplinary Board proceedings.Snow Day ProcedureIn the event of a delayed start orcancellation, students and parents mayrely on three “in-house” methods ofnotification: (1.) by checking Sem’s Website at www.wyomingseminary.org wherethey will see school delay informationon the home page, (2.) by calling themain school telephone number (570)270-2100 and listening to a recordedmessage and (3.) by signing up for textalerts on Sem’s Web site as well. Schooldelay information should be announcedon local radio and television stationsno later than 7:00 a.m. (and often by6:30 a.m.), but the Web site should beconsidered the earliest and most reliablesource of information.In the event of a delay, classes will beginat 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., or on occasion11:00 a.m. (The daily Bell schedule willbe listed on the Web site.) Given thechallenges posed by inclement weatherconditions, students are permitted todress in a manner appropriate for theweather. Regardless of the weather, astudent’s dress should be seasonablyappropriate, suitable for school and ingood taste.On a day when school has beencancelled, boarding students are notpermitted to ride in non-school vehicleswithout permission from a Class Dean orthe Dean of the Upper School.If inclement weather develops duringthe day, a schedule change and new busdeparture times will be announced to thestudents, posted on the school Web siteand sent out as a text message. Studentswho will be departing early by bus mustsign out in their Class Dean’s office. Noother day student may leave campuswithout signing out and confirming that aparent has contacted his/her Class Deanor administrative assistant. The school isresponsible for students during the dayand must be kept informed.Notification of delays and closings will beconveyed contingent upon the Dean ofUpper School’s decision. If a majority ofbusinesses and offices in the WyomingValley are functioning, then we will beopen either at the regular time or witha delay. Weather conditions can varywidely, even wildly, within 25 miles ofthe campus, and parents must make apersonal decision about safety basedupon their own local conditions.On days when the majority of localschool districts are closed, but WyomingSeminary is open, teachers will besensitive in terms of testing and teachingnew material. No day student will sufferacademic penalty for missing class dueto weather conditions as long as parentshave notified the Dean’s office of theabsence.Because Lower School students are farmore dependent on local public schoolbus transportation, there may be timeswhen the Lower School will be closedwhile the Upper School remains open.VacationsThe dates for all vacations are listed inthis handbook (see pages 4 and 27).Students and parents should makearrangements accordingly. Requests forextensions of vacations must be made inadvance through the Class Dean’s office.Such requests must be the exceptionto the rule. A representative of theClass Dean’s office, or the appropriateClass Dean, will make a “Green Sheet”(application for early dismissal/latereturn) available to a student who willbe responsible for work covered duringextended vacations.College Visitations duringthe Academic YearAny student visiting a college and missingan academic day must get a “GreenSheet” from his/her Class Dean. Studentsare responsible for all work missed duringthe course of their absence. Day studentswill need a written note from parents.Boarders will need to sign out in theirClass Dean’s office as well as with theDirector of Residential Life in the caseof an overnight trip. In the event that astudent does not get a card or a “GreenSheet,” the absence will be consideredunexcused.19

Absence List / Daily BulletinEach student is expected to check either the bulletin boardin the front of Sprague Hall or the bulletin board in the ClassDeans’ office daily. Of particular importance are the DailyBulletin, the absence list and the detention list. The Daily Bulletinincludes the daily schedule and important announcements; it isavailable on Sem’s Web site(www.wyomingseminary.org/knight_and_day) by 4:00 p.m.of the previous day. The absence list includes the names ofstudents who must check with their Class Dean for variousreasons: class absence, notes for absences, etc. (Students mustclear their name from the absence list through a conversationwith their Class Dean within 24 hours of publication, or theywill be assigned to an afternoon detention.) The detentionlist includes the names of students who have been assignedto detention and are expected to sit for detention on theafternoon of publication.Standard of DressWyoming Seminary students are expected to uphold a standardof dress that we can all be proud of. As a college preparatoryschool, Wyoming Seminary prepares students for college andfor life. Neatness in dress conveys a professional attitude,self-respect and a seriousness towards academics and otheraspects of school life. Our standard of dress is symbolic ofwhat the school represents and is therefore an integral part ofa Wyoming Seminary education. It is in effect throughout theentire school year and in all school buildings and on campus(except in dormitories).Dress CodeOur standard of dress allows for a degree of individualexpression, but the “spirit” of our expectation requires allstudents to be dressed in a neat, clean, untorn, unpatched andnon-provocative clothing. The following points provide furtherclarification:Please note: Once each month, a certain day isdesignated as a “Dress-Up Day.” Usually falling onspecial occasions, dress-up days call for more formalattire than our published standard of dress. Males arerequired to wear jackets and ties, dress slacks anddress shoes; females must wear skirts or dresses anddress shoes. See page 4 for a complete schedule ofDress-Up Days.Enforcement of Standard of DressFaculty members are empowered to warn or assign anappropriate punishment to students who are not in compliancewith our expected standard of dress. Warnings are kept onrecord with the appropriate Class Dean, as well as the Dean ofthe Upper School, who will respond in an appropriate manner.Body Piercing and TattoosWyoming Seminary recognizes that body piercing and tattooshave taken on many forms in today’s society; however, earringsare the only visible “pierced” jewelry permitted during theacademic day or at school functions. Unobtrusive “nose studs”may be permitted at the discretion of the Upper School Dean.The school reserves the right to ask that tattoos be covered up.• Males must always wear a shirt with acollar unless wearing a crew neck sweateror v-neck sweater with a t-shirt onunderneath. Shirts should be tucked induring the school day.• Female tops may include a dressy blouse, apolo type shirt, or a knit sweater. T-shirtsare not permitted; however, jewel-necked,knit shirts may be worn. Dressy tank topsor tank-style dresses are permitted butthey must be in good taste and will likelyrequire a sweater to cover the top if thestraps are less than an inch or two inwidth. Strapless or open-back dresses areprohibited.• Dresses and skirts must be of modestlength; they should not be shorter thanthree to four inches above the knee. Also,skirts should be of modest fit; form-fitting‘tube’ skirts are prohibited.20• All boys’ slacks must be full length andhemmed; slacks may not be frayed or cutoff.• Girls’ slacks must be of modest fit andshould be of a style that is considereddress. Leggings, ‘Jeggings’, etc. are notpermitted to substitute as dress slacks.If worn these must be covered by anappropriate length skirt or dress.• Clothes that either expose undergarmentsor are worn such that they exposeundergarments are prohibited.• Jeans of any color are not permitted.• During the months of September and May,both girls and boys may wear Bermuda orkhaki-style shorts to school providing theseshorts come to the top of the knee.• Hooded sweatshirts are not permitted.• Sandals may be worn, but they must beleather and not rubber or plastic beachor shower-type sandals. Sneakers orsneaker-type footwear is prohibited.• Males may wear neatly trimmed facial hair;long hair for all students should be kept sothat it does not fall in one’s face.• Hats may not be worn indoors (exceptdormitories) at any time during the schoolday.• Hair colors or highlights other than naturaltones are not permitted.

Please Note: The administration is reviewing theprocedures it uses to account for and respond to dresscode violations throughout the year. Specifics will beoutlined in an e-mail sent to all parents and studentsbefore school opens in August.Computer PolicyThere are school computers in many locations at WyomingSeminary. Acceptable usage rules apply to all of them.Hardware and software must not be moved, modified, copied orremoved in any manner. Nothing may be added to or deletedfrom the hard drives or the equipment itself. Food and drink arenot permitted while using Seminary-owned computers. Thosewith academic needs take precedence (on a first-come, firstservedbasis) over other users.Good network etiquette is expected, on the Internet andin e-mail communication. Users should be polite and useappropriate language. One should not reveal anyone’s personaladdress or phone number as this could be considered aninvasion of privacy. Message boards, chat rooms, UseNetgroups should only be participated in with mature and sensitivejudgment. Old e-mail messages should be removed in a timelyfashion.Wyoming Seminary has a strict policy forbidding the use ofany type of file-sharing software that allows free downloadsof copyrighted material. Examples include KaZaa, KaZaa-Lite, Limewire, BiTTorrent, Edonkey, Emule, and many others.These programs must all be removed from students’ personalcomputers before they will be allowed access to the WyomingSeminary data network. Programs such as iTunes, which requirepayment for downloads, are allowed.The Wyoming Seminary network is the property of WyomingSeminary and, as such, access to it requires an account issuedby the school. The school expects all parents and studentsto have read and understood the Acceptable Use Policy asoutlined in this handbook. Use of the network at Sem is aprivilege, and users who violate our Acceptable Use Policywill be subject to school discipline, and their accounts will besubject to suspension or termination. Terminated accounts willlose all network access rights including electronic mail.Wyoming Seminary’s network administrator has the ability tomonitor the use of all computers that are connected to theschool’s network. The school reserves the right to oversee andevaluate how and when students are utilizing both electronicmail and Internet resources at their disposal.Wyoming Seminary does not guarantee that information onthe Internet is accurate, nor can it guarantee to totally filteror block access to inappropriate material. Wyoming Seminarycannot guarantee the performance of any software downloadedfrom the network, assumes no liability for charges incurred by auser on the Internet, cannot be responsible for any damages orcharges incurred by users of the Internet, and cannot guaranteeat any and all times total access to the Internet.Transportation information for day studentsPennsylvania Act 372 requires that each school district inthe state provide transportation facilities to non-public schoolstudents living more than two miles but less than 10 miles fromthe non-public school they are attending. Each district is givenflexibility as to how it implements the act.It is advisable that you contact the people below for further details inyour district.Berwick AreaMountain Transit Co. Inc142 Outlet Rd.DallasMr. John Young 675-7160Crestwood Area281 S. Mountain Blvd.Mountain TopDallas AreaBox 2000,Conyngham Ave.DallasHanover Area1600 San Souci Pkwy.Wilkes-BarreLake Lehman AreaMarket StreetLehmanNanticoke Area600 East Union St.Nanticoke, PA 18634Northwest AreaR.D. 2, Box 2271ShickshinnyPittston Area5 Stout StreetYatesvillePocono AreaElegance Limousine221 Beade St.PlymouthMs. Anne JoneH. S. Main Office474-6782Ext. 322675-5201then press 1Ms. Debbie Jones 831-2303Ms. SandyDobrowolskiMs. Janet YezefskiMs. Lori Nafus675-2165 thenpress 7, Ext.2719735-5066542-4126Ext. 5005Mr. Dan Mancini 655-4105Mr. Paul Smith 821-1740Click here to access theNetwork Acceptable Use Policy21

Transportation Contacts cont.Scranton/Clarks SummitBee’s Bus2378 Cherry Hill RoadClarks SummitWilkes-Barre Area73 0 S o u t h M a i n S t re etWilkes-BarreWyoming Area*Memorial StreetExeterWyoming Valley West4 5 0 N o rt h M a p l e Ave n u eKingstonMr. Ed Burke Jr. 587-2683Ms. Linda DaneMrs. Diane AlbrechtMr. Angelo FalzoneMr. Frank DeSanto826-7188826-7116655-3733Ext. 2346288-6551then press “8”Motor VehiclesBoarding girls and boys may ride in cars driven by daystudents, friends or drivers other than Wyoming Seminaryfaculty only with parental permission and when authorized by arepresentative of the school administration (boarders, see page26).Day students must register their vehicles with Mrs. Cassetori inthe Academic Office if they intend to drive to school. Parkingfor students is in the Buckingham Performing Arts Center lot,in the non-reserved spaces of the Carpenter Hall lot and inavailable parking spaces on Sprague Avenue, Market Street andMaple Avenue. No student parking is permitted in the Church ofChrist Uniting parking lot. If cars are not registered, they may betowed away at owner’s expense, or detention may be assignedto students driving unregistered vehicles. Day students may notuse cars from the time their school day begins until the timeof their dismissal without the express permission of a dean.“Hanging out” in the BPAC parking lot during the school day isnot permitted.Cellular Phones, iPods and Portable StereosThe policy for boarding students’ cell phones is on page 29.Students are encouraged to have their cell phones with themwhile at school, but must have them set to “vibrate” during theschool day. Students may only use cell phones during their freetime; not during classes, assemblies, practices, etc.Students may not use or wear headphones, iPods or otherportable music players during the academic day other than instudy hall, the library or free time outside of class. The volumemust be kept low so that no one else can hear it.End-of-Year ObligationsThe student and his family must meet all financial obligationsto the school – including library fines – before final grades ortranscripts are released. All seniors and postgraduates areexpected to fulfill their attendance obligations by taking part inthe Baccalaureate and Commencement exercises.ExcoloExcolo is a program which combines community service andactivities requirements. The program is designed to help inthe development of the whole person through these out-ofclassroomactivities. Each student must complete a certainnumber of hours in community service. Specific requirementsare outlined in the Excolo brochure.Fire SafetyEach building on the campus is equipped with a fire alarmsystem that is connected directly to the local fire company. Theinstructions for activating these alarms are on the individualalarm boxes. Evacuation instructions are posted in buildings.More specific instructions will be provided at the beginningof the school year. For safety reasons, the school considerstampering with fire extinguishers or alarm boxes a seriousmatter. Firm disciplinary action and possible monetary fines willbe imposed for violations of the above.FireworksThe possession or use of any form of fireworks, firearms,smokebombs, or explosives by any student while under schoolsupervision is strictly forbidden and can lead to seriousdisciplinary action.Lost or Stolen ArticlesAny articles that are lost or missing need to be reported to theappropriate Class Dean as soon as possible.School Swimming Pool UseStudents must not use the swimming pool without thesupervision of a qualified person designated by the school.Under no condition should anyone swim alone in the pool.Student RecordsThe school has a written policy regarding access to studentrecords and procedures for challenging entries in a student’spermanent record. This policy is available from the Registrar’sOffice. Student records may be examined by arrangement withthe Dean of the Upper School.Campus Lock Down ProtocolIn the event that an emergency develops warranting a campus“lock down,” the Dean of the Upper School, or his designee,will initiate the transmission of a voice message to all WyomingSeminary school office and classroom landlines and to allSem student and adult cell phones registered with our system,announcing the initiation of a lock down. Once students andadults on campus have been notified of the lock down asubsequent message will be transmitted to Seminary parents.Step-by-step lock down instructions are posted in eachclassroom and office and will be explained to students at thestart of the school year.22

Residential Life23The boarding department consists of facultyfamilies and students living in close proximity toone another. As with the broader school community,courtesy, respect for rights, and pleasantness areessential for a positive operation. The goal of theboarding department is to create an atmosphere inwhich students can grow academically and sociallywithin a supportive structure.Although individual living units operate withdifferent styles and with some minor variations, theinformation and regulations that follow apply to allboarding students except where otherwise indicated.Boarding students should be aware that they areunder the school’s jurisdiction at all times duringthe school year except when signed out with theirparents’ permission to visit another student, familymember or friend. However, boarding students needto keep in mind that they are representatives of theschool at all times.What to BringEach student is furnished with a single bed and mattress, studentdesk with a bookshelf, a desk chair, a chest of drawers, and amirror. Dorms have common bathroom and shower facilities.Students furnish their own washcloths and bath towels, sheets andpillowcases, mattress pads or covers, blankets, bedspreads, andwastebaskets.We encourage all residential students to brighten their rooms in anacceptable manner according to their own tastes. Curtains (withtension rods), throw rugs, bean bag or director’s chairs, plants,pictures and posters are all items which make rooms cheerfuland comfortable. Windows are of varying sizes; students should

24bring expandable curtain rods. In Darte,Fleck and Swetland Halls, window sizesrange from 24” x 60” to 38” x 68”. InCarpenter Hall, the standard size is 44”x 57”. Adjustable window screens arerecommended and window fans arepermitted except in cold weather. Picturesand posters should be hung with specialmaterials which do not damage paint;nails, thumbtacks and Scotch tape arenot permitted.Students should bring their own studylamps or a bedside table with lamp.Students may also bring radios, stereos/CD players and their components. Astorage area is provided for bicycles. Asmall “lock box” has been placed in eachroom for personal items of value suchas wallets, jewelry and laptop computers.Students are required to bring a padlockto secure the lock box.Boarding students are encouragedto have personal computers (as wellas printers, if desired) in their dormrooms. Data ports with Internet accessare in each room and all dormitoriesare now wireless. The school computerinstructional format is Macintosh andmost of the computers available inclassrooms are Macs, but students cancertainly use Windows equipment in thelibrary and in dormitories. A detailedletter addressing technical aspects ofcomputer use in dorms, guidelines forpurchasing a computer, e-mail accountsand network hours is mailed to parents inthe summer and is available online.Parents and students should be aware:• that some courses require typedor word-processed essays.• that some courses requirecertain work to be submittedelectronically. Computers, bothMac and Windows, are available inthe library and computer rooms,and there are a limited numberin public areas of the dorms, butpossession of a personal computerwould certainly be an advantageto any boarding student.Please Note: Students are advisedto consult with their parents’insurance agents to determinewhether or not their personalproperty is covered by homeowneror other family policies. WyomingSeminary is not responsible forpersonal effects in dormitoriesand has no insurance for theft orloss of students‘ property. Personalproperty insurance is availablethrough the Business Office at(570) 270-2130.What NOT to Bring:Students are NOT permitted to havetelevision sets, refrigerators or electricalappliances such as air conditioners, sunlamps, halogen lamps, electric blankets,room heaters, popcorn poppers, hotpots or hot plates. Animals and petsof any kind, including fish, are NOTpermitted in dorm rooms. Irons, providedby the school, are to be used ONLY indesignated places. Violations of theseregulations result in confiscation of thebanned item. Violations are also causefor disciplinary actions and possiblemonetary fines. Containers which containor once contained alcoholic beverages,tobacco or drugs are expressly prohibited.Posters which depict or glamorize alcohol,drugs, or tobacco products or which areconsidered sexually inappropriate areforbidden.Fire SafetyWyoming Seminary takes carefulprecautions to reduce the chances offire. Student cooperation with theseprecautions is both important andexpected. Specifically, many of the itemslisted above in the “What Not To Bring”section are prohibited for fire safetyreasons. Absolutely no combustiblematerials or open flames are permittedin dormitory rooms, hallways or any otherportion of buildings in which students arehoused – this includes candles, incense,matches, etc. Also, strong disciplinaryaction will be taken for unauthorized useof fire alarms or extinguishers. Specialinstructions for students for fire drillswill be given at the beginning of school.General guidelines are listed below.At the sound of the alarm, all studentswill dress in coat or bathrobe and shoesor slippers, carry a towel, close allwindows, and close but not lock the door.Proceed to the exit designated for theirarea. Wait in designated meeting areafor attendance check and for furtherinstructions.Cooperation and attention to theseinstructions is important and could savelives.Medical ProceduresMrs. Beth Blaum is our school nurse;Ms. Maria Coons is the associate nurse.The health services suite is located onthe first floor of Darte Hall near NelsonBell Tower. Office hours are 7:45 a.m.until 4:00 p.m. every school day; Mrs.Blaum will be in the office evenings andweekends as needed. Mrs. Blaum (orMs. Coons) is available at all times bycell phone. Boarding students shouldcontact the faculty member on duty ifthey need to see the nurse after regularoffice hours. A school doctor has officehours on campus. Information on medicalprocedure as it pertains to the doctor willbe available from the nurse’s office asschool opens.The following procedures should befollowed in reporting illness or injury:• boarding students should reportto Health Services between 7:45and 8:00 a.m. if they feel ill in themorning.Excuses from class for reasons ofill health may be granted only by

25the nurse. In most instances, ill studentsexcused by the nurse will be required tostay in the Health Services suite duringthe school day to be treated by the nurse.Meals will be brought to the students. Ifthe boarding student is absent Bells 6, 7and 8, the nurse may require that studentto remain in his/her dorm room for theremainder of the day and evening. In suchcases, she will arrange for dinner to bebrought to the student’s room.Boarding students who are injured inathletic contests or practices must reportinjuries to the coach and the dorm leaderupon return to the dorm.Students who are ill or injuredon or adjacent to campus shouldreport to the nurse before going toa doctor. If the nurse is not on duty, thestudent must report to the dorm leaderor other dorm faculty, the Dean’s officeor (on weekends) to the staff duty personbefore going to a doctor. Students maygo to any doctor of their parents’ choicefor treatment. However, the school is notresponsible for the treatment of thosestudents who go to a doctor other thanthe school’s doctor. Students going toanother doctor should make certainthat the doctor has permission from theparents before beginning treatment. Weask that the doctor inform our nurse oftreatment and condition of the student.Students who have prescription medicineissued to them MUST report this to thenurse and arrange a schedule with her totake the dosage.Evening Study HallAll boarding students will study eachevening Sunday through Thursday from8:00 until 10:00 p.m. Assignments andsupplies should be assembled before 8:00p.m. For the convenience of the faculty onduty, room doors will remain open duringstudy hours.Students who wish to study or conferwith other students or faculty duringstudy hours should do so only withpermission of the faculty on duty. Thispermission will be granted during theperiod from 9:00 until 10:00 p.m. ONLY.The library will be open on Mondaythrough Thursday evenings from 7:30until 9:30 p.m. Students need a note fromthe person on duty in the dorm. After8:00 p.m. students that choose to goto library before 8:00 p.m. will need tocheck in with the librarian on duty andcheck back in with the form faculty onduty when they sign out of the library.Studying between 7:30 and 9:00 p.m.must be individual and should require theuse of library resources. From 9:00 - 9:30p.m. students studying for the same testor project may share resources quietly.Sem’s evening study hall is intended tobe a quiet work session where studentsare on task. Whether in the dormitory orthe Kirby Library, students are expectedto remain engaged in academic pursuitsand avoid behavior that will distractthemselves or those around them.Students are not to be excused fromevening study hall except by the nurse,the Dean of Upper School, the Directorof Residential Life, a Class Dean or thedorm leader. If excused by the nurse, thestudent must report this to the dormleader.Students who indicate by their behaviorthat they cannot handle the responsibilityof studying in their rooms will be placedin supervised study and/or given someform of dorm discipline that will bediscussed in detail in dorm meetings.Students must put personal cell phoneson “vibrate” during evening study hall.Families may call dorm heads in the eventof an emergency (see page 42).Special Events DuringEvening Study HallIn order to maintain an academic priorityin view of the large number of eveningsports events and other activities duringthe week, the following policy is in effectduring the winter term. Students areadvised to check calendars early in theweek so that they may choose theirevents for that week. Students mustsign out with the person on duty in theirdormitories.• boarding students on the Dean’sList may attend two eveningschool functions per week.Afternoon study hall attendance isnot required.• boarding students not on theDean’s List and not on theD and F list may attend oneevening school function per week.Afternoon study hall attendance isnot required.• D and F list boarding students maynot attend evening events.Evening Free TimeThe time between dinner and 8:00 p.m.is free time. The Wallis Room is open forcoed visiting during this period. Duringthe period from 10:00 until 10:30 p.m.,freshmen and sophomores are permittedout of their dorms to go to the LeviLounge and Coffee House only. Loungeareas within each dorm are open for use.An exception to this rule will occur onnights when the gym and pool are open.It is a junior/senior/postgraduateprivilege to visit in the dorm loungeother than their own that is open on adesignated night during the period 10:00- 10:30 p.m. Boarding students maynot ride in cars during this period.Boarding student may NOT leave campusduring this period and are expected toremain on campus for the remainder ofthe evening after 8:00 p.m.Dorm lounges are open after study hallon the evenings indicated:

26• Swetland’s Wallis Room – TheWallis Room is open at certaintimes. A schedule will be posted atthe beginning of the year.• Carpenter’s Basement Lounge –The Carpenter Basement s openat certain times. A schedule willbe posted at the beginning of theyear.• Darte Lounge – open to Darteresidents only• The Levi Lounge - The Basementof Carpenter – a student-runsnack bar is open many eveningsafter study, as announced atdinner.It is important that everyone adheresto the visitation schedule outlined here.While it may be fun to be with studentsfrom the other dorms, some of thepeople in your dorm may occasionallywant a little more privacy.Check-in time in all dorms for all studentswill be promptly at 10:30 p.m. Sundaythrough Thursday evenings. Lights out forall dorms for all students will be at 11:00Room ConditionBoarding students are expected to keeptheir rooms neat and clean. Furniture isnot to be removed from the dorm roomsin which it is originally placed. Beds arenot to be modified in any way – removalof ends, placing springs/mattresses onthe floor, etc. Special tape or moldingbrackets are the only means bywhich wall hangings or posters maybe mounted.Dorm rooms will be inspected frequentlyby dorm leaders and resident faculty.Students are expected to keep roomsclean, neat and orderly at all times.Beds are to be made and clothes putaway. Desks are to be kept in goodorder. Rooms are to be swept and trash(including wastebasket) emptied inhallway containers. Dorm consequencesmay be assigned for violations of theabove, and charges will be made fordamages. Damages to common areaswill be assessed to all residents of theliving unit unless someone assumesresponsibility.Each dorm leader will hand out a roomcondition report to each boarder asthe school year begins. Each studentshould take the time to see that thesereports are complete and accurate beforereturning them to the dorm leader. If, forany reason, a student should change hisor her room during the school year, he orshe must be sure to fill out another roomcondition sheet and return it to eithertheir dorm head or a representative ofthe Dean of Upper School’s office.Room Search StatementThe dormitory rooms are the propertyof Wyoming Seminary and are loanedto the students to use for the schoolyear. Wyoming Seminary reserves theright to search rooms for condition andfor the presence of any inappropriatematerials as school officials see fit. Theroom may be searched without thestudent present. The school also reservesthe right to engage the Kingston PoliceDepartment to assist in room searcheswhen warranted.Room Safety Tips forBoarders• Students are urged ALWAYS tokeep rooms locked. It is evenadvisable to lock the room whengoing to the lavatory or just downthe hall.• Students are advised not to keepvaluables in their rooms. Money,jewelry and credit cards should bekept to a minimum.• The school strongly suggests thatboarders not leave credit cards,money, checkbooks, jewelry andother valuables around in plainsight. School provided lock boxesshould be used to secure suchitems. Parents should check billscarefully if their son or daughterhas a credit card.Motor VehiclesBoarding students may not ride in acar unless their parents have givenwritten permission to the school. Eachtime a situation arises that necessitatesan exception to this rule, studentsmust gain permission from the Deanof Upper School, a Class Dean or astaff duty leader. Boarding studentsare not permitted to drive a vehicle(car, motorcycle, etc.) while under thejurisdiction of the school. This jurisdictionbegins when the student arrives oncampus from home until he/she leavesthe campus to go home (or elsewhere)in the company of parents. Boardingstudents are not permitted to have avehicle in the Wyoming Valley.International Students: Pennsylvania lawsmake it very difficult for internationalstudents to obtain a driver’s license.Wyoming Seminary will not be ableto help students obtain driver’slicenses. Boarding students are notpermitted to have vehicles on or inthe vicinity of campus.Weekend Dorm Sign-outsExcept for a few closed weekends, aboarding student may be excused tovisit his/her home on weekends or maybe excused for visits elsewhere withpermission from home.Each boarding student planning to leavecampus for a weekend MUST file anonline request for permission to leavecampus before noon on Thursday ofthat week. The online request formcan be found on Sem’s Web siteunder the Residential Life page. (Goto wyomingseminary.org, Student Life,Residential Life, Weekend Sign Out.)PLEASE NOTE: The online requestform is enabled from Monday at8:00 a.m. through Thursday at noon.

A telephone or e-mail permission from the custodial parent,as well as from the host, is required by noon on Friday ineach case. Correspondence concerning weekend permissionsshould be directed to Mr. Logan Chace, Director of ResidentialLife. Mr. Chace can be reached at his office phone: 570-270-2124, the Parent Line: 570-270-2153, or by e-mail: lchace@wyomingseminary.org.If, for any reason, the student has a change in weekend plans,it is the responsibility of the parent to notify the Director ofResidential Life or the administrator on duty for the weekend.not leave campus until the sign-out has been approved.PASSES NOT APPROVED BY 12:00 P.M. FRIDAYARE AUTOMATICALLY CANCELLED.School VacationsDormitories open and close PRECISELY on the dates below.Students will NOT be accommodated in the dormitories beforethe stated arrival dates or after the departure dates. Familiesof students arriving early or departing after dates listed belowmust make alternative housing arrangements.Travel plans must be made according to the schedule below:All boarding students MUST return to their dorm before7:30 p.m. on Sunday evenings. Ample time shouldbe allowed to cover delays en route. If unforeseencircumstances cause a student to be late, the studentor parent should call the dorm parent on duty thatweekend. Name and contact information for dormparents are listed online on each weekend bulletin.The school reserves the right to cancel any weekendpermission at any time or to revoke weekend privilegefor students; weekend permissions are a privilege, nota right.Parents of boarding students are urged to notify their child’sClass Dean and the Director of Residential Life when they willbe away for extended periods.Weekend Pass Procedure1. Students should fill out an online sign-out requestform that can be found on Sem’s Web site under theResidential Life page. (Go to wyomingseminary.org,Student Life, Residential Life, Weekend Sign Out).2. The sign-out request is due by noon on Thursday, afterwhich the online form is disabled.3. After the student’s request has been submitted, aparent or guardian must e-mail or call the Directorof Residential Life no later than Friday at 12:00 p.m.to confirm the sign-out. Call the Parent Phone Lineat (570) 270-2153 or the director’s office at (570)270-2124 or send an e-mail to Logan Chace (lchace@wyomingseminary.org).4. The Director of Residential Life will notify the studentwhen his/her signout has been approved. Students mayVacationThanksgivingChristmasSpring BreakEnd of the YearDepart CampusTravel DatesNov. 16 & 17Dorms close at noonon Nov. 17Dec. 20 & 21Dorms close at noonon Dec. 21Feb. 22 & 23Dorms close at noonon Feb. 23Return to CampusTravel DatesNov. 24 & 25 Dorms openat noon on Nov. 24. Allstudents must be in thedormitory by 7:30 p.m. onNov. 25.Jan. 5 & 6 Dorms openat noon on Jan. 5. Allstudents must be in thedormitory by 7:30 p.m. onJan. 6.Mar. 9 & 10 Dorms openat noon on Mar. 9. Allstudents must be in thedormitory by 7:30 p.m. onMar. 10.*Students will have exams scheduled for the weekof May 20-23.* The Junior Senior Prom will be held Thursday,May 23.* Commencement weekend is the weekend ofMay 25-26.Students are allowed to depart from campusfollowing their last academic obligation, butmay stay on campus through commencementceremonies.The dormitories will close at 5:00 p.m., SundayMay 26, following commencement. Departureplans should be made according to this schedule.Closed Weekends for 2012-2013August 31 - September 2 and September 7 - 9The school reserves the right to add closed weekends where needed.27

28If ground transportation to/from campusto/from an airport is needed we offer thefollowing:Airport to/from SemScranton/Wilkes-BarreAirport (AVP)John F. Kennedy Airport(JFK)Newark Airport (EWR)Philadelphia Airport (PHL)GroundTransportationChargeNo charge$150 perperson, oneway.$100 perperson, one way$100 perperson, one wayPLEASE NOTE: We only provideground transportation on the traveldates listed on the previous page.*Please forward a copy of the student’sairline ticket to Mr. Logan Chace,Director of Residential Life at lchace@wyomingseminary.org. Tickets are due nolater than two weeks prior to the schoolvacation. Ground transportation cannotbe arranged until we have a copy of thestudent’s airline ticket.Levi Sprague FellowsLevi L. Sprague, Wyoming Seminary’sfourth president, was associated withthe school for 70 years. For 54 of thoseyears, he served as president of theschool. A student leadership programhonoring Sprague as one of the school’smost devoted leaders was establishedin 1993. Levi Sprague Fellows arechosen annually for their leadershiproles in the academic,athletic, socialand extracurricular life at Sem. Studentschosen are honored with a scholarshipfor full room and board during theirsenior year.The 2011-12 Levi Sprague Fellows are:Olivia Barragree, Henry Cornell,Devin Holmes, Brandon Jang,Grigor Kerdikoshvili, Kate Maximov,Dakota Pace, Lillian WillamsDormitory ResidentAssistantsResident assistants are the primarystudent leaders in the boardingcommunity, with whom the dormitoryfaculty have entrusted importantresponsibilities. They serve as positive rolemodels for other students, adhering to allschool policies and upholding adherenceto all rules and policies. They serve asa liaison between students and faculty,developing positive relations betweenthese two groups in the boardingcommunity. If students are in academic orpersonal difficulty, RAs help them get theattention they need by referring them tothe school counselor, nurse or a facultymember. They help monitor study halls,lounges, dormitory floors and entrances,and help with evening check-in and otherdormitory duties. RAs also help with fallorientation.Carpenter HallCharlie Cai, Greg Gilmore, Brandon Jang,Grigor Kerdikoshvili, Ryan McMullan,David Ng, Minh Tran, Peter ValentinerDarte HallPeter Nguyen, Tyler Ponte, Hoang Tran,Tyrel WhiteSwetland HallAriko Ando, Olivia Barragree,Cat Corcoran, Tu Dao, Jae Hee Lee,Hoang Phan, Sarah Spillane, AnnaWarriner, Margi Wiles, Flora YuGuestsAny boarding student who wouldlike to have an overnight guest in adormitory must make arrangementswith the appropriate dorm leader atleast 48 hours in advance. The studentis responsible for his/her guest. If mealsare to be taken in the dining room, thismust be cleared with a representative ofthe Director of Residential Life’s officeat least 48-hours in advance. Guestsare permitted on weekends, but not onweekdays unless special conditions exist.Standard of DressThe standard of dress for the academicday is outlined in detail on pages 20.Parents and students should read thatsection carefully to plan students’wardrobes. Students may dress moreinformally during free time and forcafeteria-style meals except for lunchon school days. (Shirts worn in thedining hall must have sleeves.) Whenin the dormitory, students may wearcasual clothes. To avoid embarrassment,students should be attired decentlywhenever outside their rooms.Dining Room and MealsAttendance is required at all meals withthe exception of breakfast on Saturdayand Sunday unless the student has beenexcused by the Director of ResidentialLife or appropriate Class Dean. Pleasenote that shirts and shoes must be wornin the dining room and kitchen at alltimes, in keeping with health regulations.Promptness is expected at all familystyledinners. Table assignments will beposted for family-style meals. All boardingstudents are expected to share inperforming “waiting duties” at the familystylemeals. Details on expectations andprocedures for waiters will be given at thebeginning of the school year.Students are not permitted to removedishes, silverware, glasses or otherequipment without permission from thedining room supervisor.Boarding Student AllowanceAccountsParents of boarding students may depositspending money in an allowance accountwith the Business Office. Allowanceswill be disbursed once weekly by theBusiness Office in amounts up to $50 asdirected by parents. (Average allowancesare about $20 per week.) Students maydraw from their allowance accounts onFriday afternoon between 2:00 p.m. and3:45 p.m.

The maximum amount the Business Office will disburse from anallowance account per week is $50. If an allowance accountis not satisfactory for a student’s spending needs, a local bankaccount can be opened. A PNC Bank ATM machine is availableto students on campus. Boarding students are advised againstkeeping large sums of money in their rooms. The school will notbe responsible for the loss of money in their rooms. The schoolwill not be responsible for the loss of money not deposited withthe Business Office.a great distance from school will be allowed to store personalitems. No large items, such as sofas or loveseats, will be stored.Wyoming Seminary assumes no responsibility for these items.Items left in storage after the opening of school will be assumedto be unwanted and may be discarded.Evening and Weekend Schedules29LaundryCoin-operated washers and dryers are in each dorm for studentuse.Cell Phone PolicyStudents are encouraged to have cell phones at WyomingSeminary but are asked to manage them responsibly. Whenmanaged irresponsibly, cell phones can be disrespectful anddisruptive. We expect Sem students to follow these rules:• All cell phones and their numbers must be registeredwith Mrs. Cassetori in the Academic Office.• Student cell phone use is prohibited in and around allclassroom buildings during the academic day, during alllectures and performances, in the dorms during eveningstudy hall and in the dorms after “lights out” through thefollowing morning at 7:00 a.m.• Cell phone use is prohibited at all times inside FleckDining Hall, BPAC, and the Kirby Library.A Sem student who does not follow these rules will receive onewarning and then will lose his/her cell phone privileges for aperiod of time to be determined by the Class Dean or the Deanof the Upper School.MailThe school mail boxes are located in Sprague Hall. Mail isdistributed Monday through Friday and may be picked up:Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. To facilitatedelivery to boarding students, please address mail as:John/Jane DoeMailbox NumberWyoming Seminary201 North Sprague AvenueKingston, PA 18704-3593Storage PolicyBecause of lack of storage space, Wyoming Seminarycannot accept responsibility for storage of students’ personalbelongings during the summer months. Only students who liveMonday - ThursdayDinner - family styleStudy HallLights-outFriday eveningDinner - cafeteria styleUnderclassman check-inUpperclassman check-inLights-outSaturdayBreakfast - optionalBrunch - cafeteria styleDinner - cafeteria styleUnderclassman check-inUpperclassman check-inLights-outSundayBreakfast - optionalBrunch - cafeteria styleDinner - cafeteria styleStudy HallLights-out6:15 p.m.8:00 - 10:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.5:30 - 6:45 p.m.11:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.12:00 a.m.9:00 - 10:00 a.m.11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.5:30 - 6:45 p.m.11:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.12:30 a.m.9:00 - 10:00 a.m.11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.5:30 - 6:45 p.m.8:00 - 10:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.

STUDENT SERVICES30Advisory SystemEvery student has a faculty advisor to whom he or she isencouraged to go with any kind of problem, scholastic or personal.The keen understanding and personal interest of an older personin a student’s welfare, achievements and setbacks can give helpfuland sometimes vital personal guidance. These advisors, since theyare usually more intimately concerned with the student’s problemsand total situation than anyone else in the school, make occasionalreports to parents and can be most helpful in matters concerningtheir son’s or daughter’s progress.To provide continuity, returning students retain the same advisorfrom year to year. New students are assigned to a faculty advisorearly in the school year and may request a change in May for thenext school year. Students may request changes of advisor by seeingthe Dean, Mr. Jay Harvey.Social/Personal CounselingSocial and personal counseling is available on campus throughseveral trained staff members. Available for counseling sessions areMr. James Kersey, Mrs. Denny Barber and The Reverend CharlesCarrick.Referral to these services can be made through several differentmethods: self-referral, advisor referral, faculty referral, administrativereferral or parental referral. Counseling sessions are completelyconfidential. Any questions regarding available services should bedirected to Mr. Kersey (contact information is on page 43.) A studentmay be referred to outside sources at our counselors’ discretion.Wyoming Seminary Counseling Program Mission StatementWyoming Seminary Upper School’s Counseling Program iscomprehensive, focusing on the needs of students, parents, andeducators. The goals of the program are to assist students in

developing their potential both aslearners and as community members;and to promote health and wellness in lifechoices; and to serve as a resource forparents and educators.Services can be categorized aspreventive and developmental, focusingsystematically on individual studentpotential for growth; and as crisisoriented, responding to students whoare experiencing specific problemsand stresses. The school counselorsare professionals who assist students,parents, teachers, and administrators.Three processes used by the counselorsare: counseling, which includes problemsolving,decision-making, and discoveringpersonal meaning related to learning anddevelopment; consulting, a cooperativeprocess in which the counselor/consultant assists others to think throughproblems and to develop skills that makethem more effective in working withstudents; and coordinating, a leadershipprocess in which the counselors helpto organize and manage the school’scounseling program and relate services.Confidentiality is observed in allcounseling relationships.Health ServicesThe school nurse, Mrs. Beth Blaum, is onduty every school day from 7:45 a.m.until 4:00 p.m. in her Darte Hall officenear the front entrance of the building.Mrs. Blaum can also be reached foremergencies at all times by a cell phone.The associate nurse, Ms. Maria Coons,is in the office evenings and weekendsas needed. The nurse is available bycell phone at all times. All excuses fromclass, including physical education, mustbe secured from the nurse’s office,in advance, by the student involved.Students taken ill during the school daymust notify the nurse’s office immediatelyin order to be excused from classes.If the nurse is not in her office, studentsshould report to the Dean of UpperSchool’s office or to their Class Dean.The Residential Life section of thishandbook advises dorm students ofprocedure in the event of their illness. Nostudent may leave the campus becauseof illness without first consulting thenurse, who will try to notify parents.Please Note: In accordance withPennsylvania State regulations,all students must have completeimmunization records before attendingclasses. Students who do not have thenecessary immunizations will not beallowed to begin school. Immunizationwaiver for medical or religious purposeswill only be accepted for day students. Allboarding students must be in compliancewith Pennsylvania immunizationrequirements.A physical exam is required for allstudents yearly. Students participatingin interscholastic activity will be heldout of practice and competition until thephysical exam form is completed andgiven to the nurse.College GuidanceWyoming Seminary’s College Guidanceprogram plays an integral part inpreparing students for the next phase oftheir educational experience. The missionof the counselors is to guide studentson individual journeys of self-knowledgeto identify and gain acceptance toappropriate colleges or universitieswhere the student can continue to learnand grow into their best selves. Thecounselors are available to meet withindividual students and parents as oftenas necessary to facilitate admission tocolleges appropriate for each senior andpostgraduate.Sem begins the college counselingprocess in the sophomore year whenstudents are introduced to FamilyConnection, a comprehensive Web sitethat students and parents can use tohelp in making decisions about courses,colleges, and careers. Individual meetingsbetween sophomores and their assignedcollege counselor are held in the spring.These meetings are designed to establisha rapport between student and counselorand initiate the student to the criteriafor researching colleges. Student andcounselor discuss course selection forthe junior year, the student’s activities/leadership profile and his/her generalinterests in a future college. Eachsophomore receives guidance to beginto investigate colleges. Sophomores areencouraged to visit colleges to refine thecriteria they will use to identify collegesto which they will apply. All students whovisit colleges during the academic yearneed to follow procedures outlined earlierin the handbook (see page 17). In thespring sophomores also take the PLANtest to help familiarize them with the ACT,one of the standardized test platformsused in college admissions.In the first half of the junior year, studentsare urged to focus on their academicpreparation. They are automaticallyregistered to take the PSAT in October.In the winter term, each junior completesan interview with his/her counselor, whohelps the student to ascertain the criteriafor a list of prospective colleges aninformed standardized testing plan suitedto the student’s individual needs. Duringthe spring trimester, all juniors participatein the College Guidance Seminar, whichprovides students with skills to researchschools, majors and careers; studentsalso gain experience in completingcollege applications. Juniors write a draftof their college essay, complete a practicecollege application and explore othercollege-related topics. Before leaving forsummer vacation, all juniors submit awritten request to two teachers for lettersof recommendation. Because collegeadmission officers prefer confidentialrecommendations, it is the policy of theguidance office not to share the contentsof the teacher or college counselorrecommendations with applicants orparents.31

Parents and students should realize that Sem’s CollegeGuidance staff, in partnership with the deans, must accuratelyand honestly respond to questions about a student’s majordisciplinary record (probation to dismissal) on the CommonApplication or specific college forms.The college counseling process allows students time to explorecolleges and themselves before determining the list of collegesto which they will apply in the beginning of their senior year.Seniors submit transcript requests to the College GuidanceOffice; teacher recommendations, the school statement orcounselor recommendation, transcripts and a school profileexplaining Sem’s academic program and grading scale are thensent to the students’ prospective colleges or universities. It isour policy to send fall and winter term grades to all collegeswhere students are active applicants. It is the student’sresponsibility to know and meet all application deadlines and torelease standardized test records and other pertinent collegeadmissions data directly to their prospective schools. It is alsothe student’s responsibility to notify the College Guidanceoffice of all college acceptances and denials. Finally, the studentmust notify his or her counselor of his/her college choice. Aftergraduation, one final transcript will be sent to the institution towhich the student has enrolled.Bookstore/Campus StoreStudents may purchase textbooks and other school supplies atthe Book Store in the basement of Sprague Hall. Purchases ofmore than five dollars’ value may be billed to parents. Bills aresubmitted monthly and are due as rendered.The Campus Store also a variety of school orientedmerchandise for sale. Students may purchase T-shirts, jackets,sweatshirts, sweaters, school mugs, and various other schoolitems. The store is open each school day according to theschedule posted and is located in the Student Center.LibraryKirby Library is located on the second floor of the StettlerLearning Resources Center. The library offers students bothacademic and recreational fiction and nonfiction materials andprovides spaces conducive to studying and relaxing. Subscribingto over 80 periodicals, the library is an excellent place topursue personal interests or to find the answers to intellectualquestions.With 10 iMacs and thirty wireless MacBook laptops, the libraryalso provides a wireless public computing space for studentwork. Two printers offer students free black and white printing,and photocopying is also available at no cost. Students mustadhere to the network acceptable use policy found on page 21.The library also displays student artwork and science projects,and its classrooms can be reserved for club meetings or studygroups.Library HoursMonday through ThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.CLOSED2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.The library will offer extended hours Monday through Thursdayfrom 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. whenever possible, based on studentworkeravailability.Library Materials and CirculationThe library holds over 20,000 books and over 1,000 DVDs forstudent use. An up-to-date fiction collection offers the latest inrecreational reading, and a foreign language collection supportsstudents in their pursuit of language skills. In addition to theprint periodicals, electronic databases containing hundreds ofthousands of full-text magazine and newspaper articles areavailable and can be accessed through the library Web siteat http://www.youseemore.com/wyomingseminary/Kirby/.Reference books do not circulate but students are encouragedto photocopy pertinent articles for their research. There is nocharge for printing or copying. Fiction and nonfiction bookscirculate for three weeks at a time and can be renewedvia e-mail. Students are asked to be considerate of otherresearchers working on similar topics by limiting the number ofbooks they check out on a given subject. No fines for overduebooks are charged, but lost books will be charged to thestudent.As a member of Access Pennsylvania, the state ofPennsylvania’s library consortium, the Kirby Library canobtain books and videos from the nine million items availablefrom participating libraries via interlibrary loan. Students areencouraged to suggest books, magazines, and videos for thelibrary to purchase so the library fully reflects the students who32

33use it.The Library EnvironmentKirby Library provides a friendly,welcoming space for students eager todo academic work or relax with friends.Since the library is an intrinsic partof campus, all school rules during theacademic day are in effect, including theschool’s dress code and the prohibitionon cell phone use. All students areexpected to be mature enough to throwaway their trash and leave a cleanlearning environment for others. No foodor drink is allowed next to computers, butdrinks with lids or caps are allowed in thelibrary.The noise level of the library shouldalways be conducive to those studentsstudying, and library patrons are askedto always respect the students workingaround them. Groups who feel that theirenthusiasm might infringe on the learningof others are asked to use an unoccupiedlibrary classroom. Listening to music orwatching videos is allowed in the librarywith the caveat that no sound shouldbe audible from student headphones,which are available for loan if needed.One of the library’s classrooms is usuallyreserved for people wishing to pursuework in a quieter atmosphere. There isalso one small “ultra-quiet” room that canbe reserved for individual use.Library VisitsAll students are encouraged to visit thelibrary during their free bells. Studentsin mandatory study hall must obtain alibrary pass from a classroom teacheror dean, present the pass to theirstudy hall monitor, sign his or her namelegibly in the study hall binder at thecirculation desk, and tuck the pass intothe designated pocket of the binder.Neglecting any one of these steps wouldresult in the student being placed on theaccountability list.During evening study hall, the library is aspace for academic work only. Studentsare encouraged to work alone or inquiet groups, but they must be doingschoolwork, otherwise they will be sentback to their dorm room. Boardingstudents interested in using the libraryin the evening must obtain a library passfrom the faculty member on duty in theirdorm and must present this pass to thelibrary staff member on duty when theyenter the library. Each student must thenreclaim his/her signed and time stampedpass from the library staff at the endof the visit and return it to the facultymember on duty to account for his/herabsence from the dorm.Service Opportunities at theLibraryThe library offers opportunities forstudents to gain community service hoursthrough volunteering. Reshelving books,helping with library displays, cleaningout old magazines, and participating inprogramming are some ways studentscan earn hours toward their communityservice requirement. Students interestedin substantial community service hoursand who have approachable, friendlypersonalities should consider trainingas a library after-hours assistant. Thesestudents do not have to be members ofthe LAB (Library Advisory Board) andshould speak to one of the librarians.Library Advisory BoardStudents interested in developingleadership skills are encouraged to applyfor membership in the Library AdvisoryBoard. This group is a council composedof students from all grades who organizeand lead monthly events. Its mission is topromote the use of and programming forKirby Library. Students make decisionsabout collection development, eveningand weekend events, and generally helpto give direction to the library and itsstaff. Members collaborate with othergroups and collect information from thestudent body through formal and informalsurveys.Board members also participatesin periodic leadership retreats, fieldtrips, and special-interest committeeopportunities, all of which impact theSem community by shaping the futureof this campus resource. Recruiting fornew members occurs each fall duringTeen Read Week; there is an applicationprocess to be approved as a member.Religious LifeWyoming Seminary has had a relationshipwith the United Methodist Church sinceSem’s founding in 1844. From its verybeginning, however, the school haswelcomed students of all faiths. Followingour philosophy (inside front cover of thishandbook), Sem tries to incorporatespiritual and ethical as well as academiceducation.All students are required to take a onetrimestercourse, “The Bible and WesternCulture.” “World Religions,” or “A Historyof Judaism,” may be elected by thosewanting to develop their knowledgein these areas. Throughout the year,students are required to attend Chapelassemblies once or twice a week, heldeither in the Buckingham Performing ArtsCenter or at the Church of Christ Uniting.These provide an interfaith forum for theexploration of important issues that affectall of us. On special occasions they alsooffer an opportunity to worship togetheras a school community.Those who come to Sem as boardingstudents are encouraged to becomeaffiliated with faith communities in ourlocal area. A number of churches andsynagogues as well as a mosque areaccessible from our campus. The schoolchaplain will assist interested studentsin locating a house of worship that suitstheir traditions or tastes.Students interested in deepening theirspiritual life, perhaps through Biblestudies, fellowship groups, prayer services,

or interfaith gatherings, are urged to communicate that desireto the staff chaplain. Likewise, students are welcome to pursueoff-campus religious involvements, providing they don’t interferewith our academic schedules and have been cleared with theDean of the Upper School’s office.Student ActivitiesThe student activities program at Wyoming Seminary, under thedirection of Mr. Harry Shafer attempts to balance the weeklyacademic load with a variety of student oriented weekendopportunities. Therefore it is flexible, with clubs and on-campusactivities being student-driven rather than adult-driven. In recentyears, trips have included New York City, Boston, Washington,D.C. and Philadelphia for professional sporting and culturalevents; Hershey Park, Dorney and Six Flags amusement parks;several local ski areas; King of Prussia, Woodbury Commons,and Crossings shopping malls. Other weekend trips haveincluded ice skating, hiking, bowling, roller skating as well asweekly movie and local restaurant trips. A typical year wouldinclude a winter weekend ski trip to Killington, Vt., and a springtrip to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.On-campus activities have featured bands and DJs at indoorand outdoor performances, professional hypnotists and mindreaders, game show night, casino night, and other eventsorganized by the Student Activities Committee.return, in the same location. Students choosing toleave campus for lunch must walk, not drive, and mustreturn in time for their afternoon obligations. Studentson the “D and F List” are not eligible for this privilege.LockersDay students are assigned lockers, if requested, in Sprague Hallfor storage of books, coats and other personal belongings. Allstudents may request a locker in the gymnasium. These lockersare assigned for the protection of the student’s possessions.It is expected that students keep their valuables locked ina locker at all times. The school will not be responsible forpersonal property left unattended. All lockers are the propertyof Wyoming Seminary and are loaned to the student to use forthe school year. Wyoming Seminary reserves the right to inspectlockers for condition and for the presence of any inappropriatematerials as school officials see fit.RecyclingIn an effort to be more environmentally friendly, WyomingSeminary offers the community an opportunity to recyclethrough the use of paper and commingled recycling bins thatare located in most public spaces on campus. These containerscan also be found on each floor of the school’s dormitories.34Information about weekend events, future events andlinks to athletic schedules and scores can be found on theschool’s electronic daily bulletin, the Knight & Day: www.wyomingseminary.org/knight_and_day.LunchLunch is served in the dining room during Bells 4, 5 and 6 onschool days. Students will have access to a full-service lunchwith hot entrées, soup, salads, sandwiches, beverages anddesserts. In addition, specialty items such as pizza and made-toorderitems are available several days each week.The food service can respond to special dietary needs. Theseneeds should be communicated to the food service director.Students are expected to leave the tables in the dining roompresentable by taking trays and waste paper to the “return”area.Seniors and postgraduates are permitted to choose oneday, either Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday to go offcampus for lunch. When electing to do so, the studentsin question must sign-out at the desk of the assistantworking with their Class Dean and sign back in upon

Organizations & activities35Wyoming Seminary GovernmentWyoming Seminary Government is an organization representingstudents, faculty, and administration which is responsible for manyof the non-academic aspects of school life. The Government has oneregularly scheduled meeting per month. All meetings are open toany member of the Sem’s community. Standing committees includeSpecial Projects, Boarding Life, Communications, and Fundraising,with ad hoc committees formed at the discretion of Governmentofficers.2012-2013 Wyoming Seminary GovernmentExecutive CommitteeCaroline Reppert ’13, PresidentDevin Holmes ’13, Vice PresidentSiobhan Brier ’13, SecretaryAndrew Levandoski ’14, Treasurer2012-2013 Class OfficersClass of 2013Caroline Reppert ’13, PresidentDevin Holmes ’13, Vice PresidentSiobhan Brier ’13 & Harold Roberts ’13, OfficersHenry Cornell ’13, RepresentativeClass of 2014Nada Bader ’14, PresidentBen Hornung ’14, Vice PresidentAndrew Levandoski ’14 & Margi Wiles ’14, OfficersGordon Stewart Kiesling ’14, RepresentativeClass of 2015Madison Sweitzer ’15, PresidentCecelia Chen ’15, Vice PresidentMeera Patel ’15 & J.J. Simons ’15, OfficersMichael Yang ’15, Representative

36Class of 2016 officers will be selected inthe fall of 2012.Dorm RepresentativesCarpenter Hall: to be chosen in the fall of2012Darte Hall: to be chosen in the fall of2012Swetland Hall: to be chosen in the fall of2012Faculty and AdministratorsMrs. Rachel BartronMrs. Elaine BurgMr. Jay HarveyMr. C.J. KerseyMrs. Catie KerseyMrs. Lisa MozeleskiMrs. Harry ShaferMs. Jane SlaffPeer GroupPeer Group is a monthly gathering ofstudents who represent a cross-sectionof the Seminary student body. They meetwith members of the administrative teamled by Ms. Rachel Bartron and Mrs. CatieKersey to discuss issues of interest tothe overall life of the Sem community.Additionally the Peer Group plansprograms and initiates projects that willhave a positive influence on the school.Each spring, a review committee madeup of students and faculty membersselects representatives from the threereturning classes, for membership, whowould make a favorable contributionto the Peer Group for the coming year.Prospective members are judged on theirexpressed leadership ability, their abilityto communicate their ideas in a group,and on the respect with which they areheld by their peers and by the faculty.Considerable effort is made to insurethat gender, age, and ethnic diversity ismaintained in the group, as well as logicalrepresentation of both boarding andday students. Since its creation over 10years ago, Peer Group has had a positiveimpact in helping the community considerissues of racism, substance use andacademic integrity, to name a few.Cum LaudeScholarship has always been ofparamount importance at WyomingSeminary. It is, therefore, fitting thata school of high scholastic standardsshould sponsor a society whose goal isthe encouragement and the rewarding ofacademic excellence. In colleges, the PhiBeta Kappa Society was organized forthis purpose. In preparatory schools, theCum Laude Society fosters and acclaimsscholarship. Founded in 1906, the CumLaude Society now has chapters in mostof the leading preparatory schools of thecountry. Wyoming Seminary’s chapterwas founded in 1930. Senior studentmembers are elected in the fall and inthe spring. In the fall, not more than 10%of the senior class may be inducted intoCum Laude. These students must havea junior year average of at least 3.4(out of a possible 4.0) and have had nojunior grade below “C-.” At the end ofthe senior year, more students may beinducted, bringing the total to no morethan 20% of the senior class. At the endof the senior year, inductees must haveattained a cumulative average duringtheir junior and senior years of at least3.1 and no grade below “C-.” Previouslyelected members of the organizationmake election of new members to CumLaude. All nominees – honorary, faculty,and students – must receive at leastthree-fourths of the vote of memberspresent and voting to be elected tomembership in the chapter. Studentswhose record reflects an infraction ofthe school’s honor code or standard ofconduct place their eligibility for CumLaude selection at risk.Blue KeyBlue Key is a student ambassadororganization that primarily helpsthe Admission and Alumni offices.Blue Key members serve as studentrepresentatives at admission, alumni,development and presidential activities,and as on-campus hosts for all campusvisitors. Visitors include prospectivestudents, returning alumni, parents andother guests of the school. It shouldbe the goal of all Blue Key membersto present Wyoming Seminary in apositive manner, both on and off campus,thereby enhancing the image of theschool. Anyone interested in being anambassador for Sem may join Blue Key.However, there will be strict guidelinesfor remaining in Blue Key. There willbe required attendance at Blue Keyeducational meetings, a required numberof service commitments each year, arequired dress code, daily checking andresponse to Blue Key related e-mails, andothers. The advisor for Blue Key is Ms.Gwyneth Hecht.Science Research GroupThe Science Research Group is open toall students with an interest in scienceand research. The group, advised byscience teacher Dr. Andrea Nerozzi,meets on a weekly basis and works oninquiries into biological or chemical fields.In SRG, students will learn the nuts andbolts of science but also gain experiencewith equipment and techniques thatare not typically a part of a high schoolcurriculum. Students may develop theirown research projects under the guidanceof Dr. Nerozzi and often in associationwith college faculty or professionals.Examples of current efforts include theeffects of mine water on area streams,rivers and soil. Recently, SRG projectshave included “community service”research such as tree surveys for localcommunities. Students often present theirresearch at regional and state sciencesymposiums.Publications“The Wyoming” is Sem’s yearbook. It ispresented to the student body at theend of the school year followed by asupplement in the summer that includesspring term and year-end activities. The

37staff works in the areas of business,layout, sports and photography, all underthe direction of the editorial staff. Signupswill be announced during the fall termfor this year’s “Wyoming.” The “Wyoming”office is in Sprague Hall.“The Opinator” is Wyoming Seminary’sstudent newspaper. Published monthlythroughout the school year, “TheOpinator” is written by members of itseditorial staff, with contributions from allmembers of the Sem community. Editorialboard appointments are made during thewinter term, but new writers are invitedto join at any time.”Community ServiceSem’s Community Service Organizationhas a two-fold purpose. It providesstudents with the opportunity to performservice-oriented tasks, and it supplies thecommunity with volunteer manpower.Community Service is a prime resourcefor students who need an approvedExcolo project. These projects providean opportunity for students to explorehuman aspects of life, to grow morallyand spiritually, to exercise judgment andto develop a community spirit. Activitiesare divided into two types. The short-termgroup projects encourage camaraderieand cohesiveness. Individual placementsrequire a longer time commitment andallow students to demonstrate personalresponsibility. All students are welcometo attend monthly meetings, to presentnew ideas, to participate in establishedprojects and to seek leadership roles.Faculty advisor for Community Service isMrs. Elaine Burg.Choral MusicThe Wyoming Seminary Chorale is avocal ensemble open to all members ofthe student body at the beginning of theschool year. The enjoyment of singing ismore important than the ability to sing.The chorale presents concerts throughoutthe school year both on campus and inthe community. All interested studentsmay join.The Madrigal Singers is a select groupthat performs separately from the largechorus and presents music writtenfor small vocal ensembles. It performslocally, tours, and on occasion duringrecent years, has entered internationalcompetitions in Greece, Germany andEngland. In 2009, the ensemble receivedtwo gold medals and two silver medalsat a festival in Olomouc Czech Republic,and won first prize in two categoriescompeting against 117 choirs from 21countries! Mr. John Vaida directs bothchoral groups.DanceThe dance program is directed by Mrs.Bernardine Vojtko. Interested students areencouraged to join weekly classes andparticipate regardless of previous dancetraining or experience.The Wyoming Seminary Dance Companyis a group organized to sharpen andshowcase the talents of its members. Thegroup meets after school with studentsjoining on a term basis. Each spring amajor production is staged.DramaSem’s drama program is anextracurricular opportunity offering a fullslate of theatrical activities from acting tobackstage experience. There are generallythree major performances throughout theyear. Productions are carefully chosen toprovide a range of styles and genre, so atypical selection might include a musicalin the fall, a modern play or one-actworkshop in the winter, and a classic orclassical play in the spring. Students takeadvantage of performance opportunitiesand/or instruction in the techniques ofset design, costuming, lighting, stagemanagement, and makeup. Mr. JasonSherry directs the drama program.Film ClubWyoming Seminary film lovers will greatlyenrich their technical skills and creativethinking in the yearlong Film Club.Students get to write, shoot, edit andshowcase their own short films at theschool’s annual Film Festival. Mr. JasonSherry is this club’s advisor.Instrumental MusicWyoming Seminary’s instrumental musicdepartment offers the following diverseensembles that challenge instrumentalistsat every level of development.The Wyoming Seminary OrchestraThe orchestral experience at WyomingSeminary is designed to exposestudents to the best classical orchestralliterature of the past as well as tooutstanding contemporary works byleading composers. Theoretical concepts,musical terminology, rhythmic concepts,historical facts and ideas about musicalinterpretation that directly relate to theliterature being studied are explored.Field trips to open dress rehearsals of theNew York Philharmonic and PhiladelphiaOrchestra afford students additionalopportunities to hear live music andto meet and talk one-on-one withprofessional orchestral musicians. Open tostudents by audition only, the orchestrarehearses weekly and performs duringParents Weekend as well as in two otherconcerts per year. Mr. Anthony J. Kubasekis the director.Chamber Music EnsemblesMembers of the school orchestra whoare ready to participate in a chambermusic ensemble may be invited by theinstrumental directors to participate inone of several groups. Although the sizeand makeup of the groups may vary fromyear to year, chamber ensembles in thepast have included a string quartet, flutequartet, percussion ensemble and pianotrios. The ensembles perform frequentlyon and off campus. The string quartetundertook a week long performancetour of England in 2003. Various facultymembers who are professional musicians

38direct each chamber ensemble, providing students with closepersonal attention.The Jazz EnsembleAll interested instrumentalists are invited to join the JazzEnsemble. In a “performing lab” setting, students explore musicalimprovisation, drawing on a diverse repertoire of Afro-Americanand Afro-Cuban musical structures. The Jazz Ensemble meetsa minimum of twice a week throughout the school year;several performances are given annually on and off campus.Jazz combos form, and students must audition for the “BigBand.” During the 2009-10 and 2011-12 school year, the JazzEnsemble was the only high school band in the state chosen toperform at the PMEA (PA Music Educators Assoc.) conference. InJune, 2011, the Jazz Ensemble toured Europe performing in theCzech Republic.Handbell ChoirAll students with basic rhythm reading skills may participatein the Handbell Choir, directed by Mr. Kubasek. The choir addsits stately sound to several Chapel services each year andperforms in concerts both on and off campus. In the pastseveral years, this group has performed at the Scranton CulturalCenter and Kirby Center prior to the Northeastern PennsylvaniaPhilharmonic concerts, as well as on WVIA, the local publictelevision/radio station as part of its “Sounds of the Season”broadcast in December, 2007. Enrollment is limited to 14.String EnsembleOpen to string players by audition only, the string ensembleis directed by Christiane Appenheimer-Vaida. Through closepersonal attention, string players are given the opportunity todevelop their personal and ensemble skills through the studyof exemplary string ensemble repertoire. The group performs intwo major concerts yearly as well as on other occasions duringthe school year.Wind EnsembleThe wind ensemble provides an opportunity for woodwind,brass players and percussionists to develop their ensemble skillsthrough the study of classic wind ensemble repertoire as wellas through the study of newer compositions. Directed by Mr.Anthony Kubasek, the group rehearses during the school dayand gives two concerts yearly.The Wyoming Seminary Civic OrchestraOpen to advanced instrumentalists by audition only, the CivicOrchestra is a select group of limited size comprising studentsfrom Wyoming Seminary and the local community. Theensemble rehearses on the Wyoming Seminary campus andpresents two concerts throughout the school year.

Athletics39Wyoming Seminary has a well-rounded athleticprogram under the direction of Ms. Karen Klassner,the Director of Athletics, and a talented group ofcoaches. The school is proud that nearly eightypercent of the student body participates inorganized interscholastic athletics. Its teams haveproven to be very competitive over the years. Schoolcolors are blue and white, and athletes are calledthe Blue Knights.For boys, the school offers soccer, basketball, crosscountry, ice hockey, swimming, wrestling, baseball,tennis, golf and lacrosse on the varsity level.Varsity sports for girls are field hockey, golf, tennis,basketball, ice hockey, cross country, swimming,soccer, lacrosse and softball. Most sports offer juniorvarsity teams.The following Wyoming Seminary Athletic Code should be readcarefully because the school’s philosophy and expectations aresignificantly different from those prevailing in some other levels ofsports in North America.Athletic Program and PhilosophyThe Sem athletic program is intended to provide competition forskilled and committed athletes with opponents of comparable skill.Where numbers, facilities and league rules permit, coaches willmake every attempt to keep all committed players who go out fora competitive sport on the squad. Being a member of a team doesnot, however, guarantee playing time. Coaches choose game playerson the bases of skill level, physical condition, attitude, team loyalty,practice attendance, sportsmanship and coach ability. Some coachesmay also tend to honor a commitment to play athletes who havebeen faithful members of the team for several years. On j.v. teams,

coaches will generally substitute more freely; but it has to bethe coach’s judgment as to who plays when in any athleticcontest.It is expected that athletes will attend all practices and outsidecontests. Due to the school’s PIAA commitments in many sportsand the difference between Sem’s and public high schools’vacations, varsity athletic commitments can involve the sacrificeof some vacation time, and in some sports, weekend time.Any athlete who must miss an athletic practice or contestfor any reason must notify the coach as early as possiblebeforehand. Players who miss practices or games must realizethat their absences may affect their amount of play time. Whoplays, and how much, is, The Sem athletic program is intendedto provide competition for skilled and committed athletes withopponents of comparable skill. Where numbers, facilities andleague rules permit, coaches will make every attempt to keepall committed players who go out for a competitive sport on thesquad. Being a member of a team does not, however, guaranteeplaying time. Coaches choose game players on the bases ofskill level, physical condition, attitude, team loyalty, practiceattendance, sportsmanship and coach ability. Some coachesmay also tend to honor a commitment to play athletes whohave been faithful members of the team for several years. Onj.v. teams, coaches will generally substitute more freely; but ithas to be the coach’s judgment as to who plays when in anyathletic contest.It is expected that athletes will attend all practices and outsidecontests. Due to the school’s PIAA commitments in many sportsand the difference between Sem’s and public high schools’vacations, varsity athletic commitments can involve the sacrificeof some vacation time, and in some sports, weekend time.Any athlete who must miss an athletic practice or contestfor any reason must notify the coach as early as possiblebeforehand. Players who miss practices or games must realizethat their absences may affect their amount of play time. Whoplays, and how much, is, of necessity, the coach’s decision.Please refer to the Wyoming Seminary Athletic Code, with thefollowing addendum for parents. Athletes at Wyoming Seminaryare accountable to the Drug and Alcohol Policy included in thesummer registration packet and reviewed by each coach at thebeginning of the season.40The Wyoming Seminary Athletic CodeThe Seminary athlete respects coaches,captains and fellow players, as allies ina common endeavor to play well andwin the game. While willing to offerconstructive suggestion, no athleteundermines or “runs down” a fellowplayer or a coach. Coaches emphasizepositive reinforcement and specific,constructive criticism. Fostering teammorale and loyalty is a prime athleticvirtue at Sem.Visiting teams, referees and spectatorsare respected as guests of the school.Baiting of opponents, spectators orreferees is totally unacceptable. Seminaryfans, including students, parents andfriends and guests of the school, cheerfor the Seminary team, and not against– particularly in terms of any personalvilification – the other team.Decisions of game officials must berespected as honest attempts to enforcethe mutually necessary rules of thegame. Sem athletes understand andrespect the rules of the game, andseek to gain no unfair or underhandedadvantage by circumventing the rules.The athlete who is in control is aneffective athlete. An athlete, coach orfan who loses his or her cool can bean embarrassment to our team andschool. Students, either on the field orin the stands, may be subject to schooldiscipline for flagrant breaches ofdecorum and sportsmanship which bringdisrespect on the school.Wyoming Seminary’s philosophyin athletics, like that of any goodindependent school, is that athletics arepart of education; winning is desirable,but losing can be educational and evena triumph when the team has givenits best. Coaches, players and fans aregenerous in victory and gracious indefeat.Addendum to Code for Parents -Parents are encouraged to bear inmind the following:By the time a student at Sem is engagedin interscholastic competition, the athleteis most in need of perspective, generallypositive reinforcement, and matureexample from parents – not intensepressure, specific coaching or uncriticalboosterism.Except in very rare instances, Semcoaches, though they are professionaleducators rather than professionalcoaches, are more qualified than theparents to coach their son or daughter.And in the extremely rare instanceswhere this may not be the case, it isthe coach, not the parent, who has theoverall responsibility for the team, whileattempting to do the best by and foryour offspring.Not only is it extremely important thatparents abide by the spirit of Sem’sAthletic Code above, but that they seta good example by such actions asapplauding opponents’ good plays aswell as our own team’s.It is almost impossible for a parent to bethe best judge of his or her offspring’sathletic ability and achievement, or lackthereof. Parents inevitably tend eitherto give their own child an edge or to betoo hard on them. The coach, for betteror for worse, is a necessary objectivearbiter.Just as Wyoming Seminary UpperSchool encourages each student tobe responsible for communicatingwith teachers, Sem athletes shouldtake responsibility in dealing with theircoaches. In only the most exceptionalcircumstances is it appropriate for aparent to act as an intermediary orintercessor with a coach. Parents arecertainly encouraged, however, to discussserious concerns they have about anyaspect of the Sem athletic program withthe coach, the Director of Athletics, or,finally, the Dean.

Parents’ AssociationEvery parent or guardian of a student who attend the Upper Schoolis a member of the Wyoming Seminary Upper School ParentsAssociation (WSUSPS).The mission of the Parents Association is:• to promote the interests and welfare of Wyoming Seminary• to raise funds for the current needs of the School• to facilitate accurate and constructive communicationbetween the school, parents, the community and world atlarge• to encourage parents to act as volunteers promoting andworking in constructive enterprises for the school.2012-2013 WSUSPA OfficersRosemary Chromey, PresidentCheryl Thomas, Vice PresidentOfficers are available to advise other parents about the school. Feelfree to contact Ms. Elizabeth Frosini to be an officer or to indicateyour volunteer interest.41

Telephone Numbers/Areas of InterestAbsence, Attendance, Illness (of Students):For Day StudentsMrs. Sherry Cassetori, the Class Deans’ assistant(570) 270-2170 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.For BoardersMr. Logan Chace, Director of Residential Life(570) 270-2124Dorm HeadsSwetland Hall (for all female boarders)Mrs. Colleen Ayers (570) 499-0064Darte Hall (Grade 9 - 10 boys)Mr. Justin Naylor (570) 855-8108Carpenter Hall (Grade 11 - PG boys)Mr. Konstantin Lyavdansky (570) 817-8787School NurseMrs. Beth Blaum, (570) 270-2180Academic Matters:1. Classroom TeacherVoicemail by Name (570) 270-2203If you don’t know which teacher you should call, askthe Dean’s Office administrative assistant, GloriaWallace at (570) 270-2100.2. If you can’t get the teacher or are not satisfied with yourdiscussion, call the department head, your child’s advisoror the Class Dean (see page 14).3. After exhausting these contacts, you may call the Dean.Mr. Jay Harvey (570) 270-2175Overall Scheduling, Curricular or Academic Matters:1. Call your son’s or daughter’s advisor (570) 270-2203 (voicemail),2. the appropriate Class Dean (see above),3. the Academic Dean, Mr. Randy Granger (570) 270-2105 or finally4. Dean of the Upper School, Mr. Jay HarveyAthletic Matters:Individual Coach(570) 270-2203 (voicemail)Please bear in mind the spirit of Sem’s Athletic Code (seepage 40).Director of AthleticsMs. Karen Klassner(570) 270-2120Student Life Office(570) 270-2110Daily Athletic Schedule and Directions(570) 270-2120, then press 342

Sports schedules, scores and directions to home andaway games are also available on Sem’s Web site(wyomingseminary.org). If directions are not available onMs. Klassner’s voicemail message or Sem Web site, parentsshould call the opposing team’s athletic office. In spite ofour best efforts, we cannot be responsible for other school’slast minute changes.Billing, Accounts, Insurance, etc.:Business Manager Robert Tarud(570) 270-2130Disciplinary Matters:Major IssuesMr. Jay Harvey, Dean of the Upper SchoolStudent’s Advisor(570) 270-2203 (voicemail)Student’s Dorm Head (page 42)Minor IssuesClass Deans (page 14)If you feel you need further clarification or help on anyissue: Mr. Jay Harvey, Dean of the Upper SchoolDr. Kip Nygren, President(570) 270-2150 or Ms. Mary Swaback, Assistant to thePresidentParents may call the Dean or the President if the issueconcerns overarching policy or philosophy of the school, orif they feel they have exhausted all other channels.E-mail:Every teacher, administrator and student at WyomingSeminary Upper School has a Sem e-mail address.Although teachers and administrators make every effortto respond to e-mail messages promptly, class schedulesdo not allow for instantaneous replies, so extremely urgentmessages should probably be handled on the telephone.E-mail addresses have been standardized to make contacteasy: jdoe@wyomingseminary.orgE-mail addresses are also listed in Sem’s online Faculty/Staff Directory: www.wyomingseminary.org/directoryOffice Telephone NumbersAll Wyoming Seminary numbers use area code 570. Regularoffice hours are from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. each schoolday.Academic Office270-2170, FAX 270-2121Class Deans – see page 14Registrar, Director of Scheduling – Laurie MorganAdmission Office Admission & Financial Aid270-2160, FAX 270-2191Dean of Enrollment Management – Mr. Eric TurnerDean of Admission - Mr. Jack EidamDirector of Domestic Admission – Ms. Gwyneth HechtDirector of International Admission – Mrs. Regina AllenSummer Programs Admission270-2166, FAX 270-2198Alumni/Development Office270-2140, FAX 270-2199Vice President of Advancement – Mr. John ShaferDirector of Development – Ms. Kay YoungDirector of Alumni Programs – Ms. Julie StrzeletzAthletic Office270-2120, FAX 270-2122Director of Athletics – Ms. Karen KlassnerBusiness Office270-2130, FAX 270-2199Business Manager – Mr. Robert TarudChaplain’s Office270-2203, ext. 5939Chaplain – The Rev. Charles CarrickCollege Guidance Office270-2106, FAX 270-2487Director of College Guidance – Ms. Jane SlaffAssociate Directors – Mrs. Denny Barber, Mrs. Anne Lew, Mr.Ethan Lewis, Ms. Elizabeth FrosiniCounselorsMr. James Kersey270-2185Mrs. Denny Barber270-212743

Dean of Upper School’s Office270-2100, FAX 270-2193Dean – Mr. Jay Harveycell: 592-2282Dean of Faculty – Mr. Randy Grangercell: 498-2147DormitoriesBoys DormitoriesCarpenter Hall Dorm Leader – Mr. Konstantin Lyavdansky817-8787Darte Hall Dorm Leader – Mr. Justin Naylor855-8108Girls DormitoriesSwetland Hall Dorm Leader – Mrs. Colleen Ayers499-0064Director of Residential LifeMr. Logan Chace899-0709Weekend Permission Parent Line270-2153Kirby Library270-2168Director of Libraries – Mrs. Courtney LewisUpper School Librarian – Mrs. Ivy MillerMusic DepartmentMr. John Vaida270-2117Mr. Anthony J. Kubasek270-2203, ext. 5936Nurse’s OfficeMrs. Beth Blaum, R.N.270-2180PAI (The Performing Arts Institute)270-2186, FAX 270-2191Director – Mrs. Nancy SandersonPresident‘s OfficeDr. Kip Nygren270-2150, FAX 270-2199Assistant to the President – Ms. Mary SwabackPR & Publications OfficeMrs. Gail Smallwood270-2192Mrs. Patty DeViva270-2499Student Life270-2110, FAX 270-2199Director of Student Life – Mr. Harry ShaferExpenses 2012-201344DayTuition $21,850Boarding$43,200 (includesroom & board)Technology Fee $375 $625Cafeteria Service $900 Included with TuitionBook Approximately $500 Approximately $500Room repair &replacement feeTransportation -- $25May be applied forstudents requiringtravel to/fromairport.Schedule of PaymentsOnce enrolled, the student and his/her family are responsiblefor payment of a full year’s tuition, room and board. No refundsfor withdrawal or dismissal will be made.A payment plan is available through FACTS TuitionManagement Company. Information detailing this plan isavailable on the Wyoming Seminary Web site at www.wyomingseminary.org; click on Admission > Upper School >Tuition > Tuition Payment Options, or by calling the BusinessOffice at (570)270-2131.Fees for books and other charges are payable as billed. Allfinancial obligations must be satisfied before the studentmay begin classes or take term examinations. Schooldocumentation (report cards, transcripts, etc.) will not bereleased until all tuition and fees have been paid in full.Wyoming Seminary financial aid grants will be subtracted fromtuition, room and board fees.Direct payment may be made in full in advance of August 1 oras follows:DayBoardingUpon Enrollment $1,500 $1,500August 1 $13,150 $27,400December 1 $7,200 $14,300Total $21,850 $43,200

Alma MaterAlma MaterI. Where the Susquehanna’s watersKiss her golden sands,’Mid the hills of fair WyomingAlma Mater stands.Just beyond the busy hummingOf the bustling throngWith her head raised high to heavenLooks she calmly on.CHORUSRaise the chorus, speed it onward,Loud her praises sing;Hail to thee, Our Alma MaterHail, dear Wyoming.II. Famous is her name in storyThrough her honored ones;Cherished memory of her gloryThrills her noble sons.All her sons shall rally ‘round her,True they’ll ever be,’Til they plant her glorious banner,So that all may see.45

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IndexAAcademic honesty 12-13Absence list 20Academic programs 7-13Activities 35Add a course 11Admission 43Advisors 30Airport transportation 28Alcohol policy 16Allowances 28-29Alma Mater 45Area code 43Athletics 39-40Athletics code 40Attendance 17-18BBells Schedule 8Blue Key 36Bookstore 32Bus transportation 21-22CCalendar 4Campus Map 46Cell phones 22, 29Choral music 37Class Deans 14Class officers 35Closed weekends 27College guidance 31College visits 19Community service 37Computers 12, 21Contact us 42-44Counseling 30Courses, drop/add 11Cum Laude Society 36DDaily Bulletin 20Dance 37Dean’s letter 6Dean’s list 9Dean’s meeting 17Dining room and meals 28Disciplinary system 15-17Dormitory life 23-29Drama 37Dress code 20-21Dress-up days 4Driving/auto policy 22, 26Drop a course 11Drug policies 16EE-mail contact 43Emergencies 22Evening schedule 29Exam schedule 12Excolo 22Excessive absences 18Expectations 14-22Expenses 44FFilm club 37Fire safety 22, 24GGovernment 35Government officers 35Grades 9-10Green sheet 17Guests 28HHarassment 17Heath services 24-25, 31History 5Homework 9Honor code 13Honor roll 9IInstrumental music 37Intl. student travel 27-28LLaundry 29Levi Sprague Fellows 28Library 32-33Lock Down procedures 22Lockers 34Lost articles 22Lunch 34MMailStudent addresses 29Major school rules 15-16Medical procedures 24-25Messages 29, 42-44Mission statement 3Motor vehicles 22, 26boarding students 22, 26day students 22Music 37-38NNetwork acceptable use policy 21Nurse 24-25, 31OOffices 43-44Organizations 35-38PParental involvement 12Parents’ Association 41Parent athletic code 40Parties (off-campus) 18Payment schedule 44Peer Group 36Performing Arts 37-38Philosophy 3Piercings 20President’s letter 6Publications 36-37RRAs (Resident Assistants) 28Records 22Recycling 34Religious life 33-34Report cards 9-10Residential life 23Room condition 26Room search statement 26Rules (major) 15-16SSafety tips for boarders 26SchedulesAcademic schedule changes 11Daily “bells” schedule 8Evening & weekend 29School rules (major) 15-16Science Research Group 36Snow day procedure 19Standard of dress 20-21, 28Stolen articles 22Storage policy 29Student activities 35-38Program 34Organizations 35-38Student records 22Student services 30-3447

IndexStudy abroad 11Study hall 25Swimming pool 22TTattoos 20Telephones 22, 29Students 22Offices, dormitories 42-44Tobacco policy 16Transportation 21-22Boarding students 28Day students 21-22Travel options 28Tutoring 11Tuition 44VVacationSchool 4, 27Passes 27Dorms closed 27Voicemail 42-44WWeekend parties 18Weekend permissions 27Weekend schedules 29What to bring 23-2448