The 2017-2018

Shield
Community Handbook
of St. George’s School
Newport, Rhode Island
Table of Contents
Important Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

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Welcome from the Head of School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
I. INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Mission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Nondiscrimination Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Diversity Vision Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
II. HONOR CODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
The Pledge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
III. ACADEMIC PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Student Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Course Planning and Course Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Syllabi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Homework at SG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Conference Periods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Testing & Accommodation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Academic Support & Proctored Study Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Summer Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Signature Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Geronimo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Merck-Horton Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Independent Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Classroom Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Major Assessments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
The Honor Code Declaration for Major Assignments . . . . . . . . . .16
Grading Periods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Grades and Honors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Diploma Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Academic Warning/Academic Probation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
End-of-Year Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Academic Integrity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Standardized Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
College Counseling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Sending Recommendations and Transcripts to Colleges . . . . . . . .21
Nathaniel Hill Library, St. George’s Archives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Academic Support & Instructional Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Accommodations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
IV. SCHOOL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
*Anticipated Absences and Leaves of Convenience* . . . . . . . . . .25
*School Commitment Attendance Policy* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Lateness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
*Campus Boundaries* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Leaving Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

*Indicates recent policy changes or new policy*

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 *Campus Sign-In/Out (SISO) Policy* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 VI. RESIDENTIAL LIFE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Car and Driving Privileges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Residental Life Mission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Security and Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Dormitory Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

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Dress Code and Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Dormitories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
*Harassment, Discrimination, Bullying and Hazing* . . . . . . . . . . .33 Student Prefects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
*Sexual Harassment* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Dormitory Guidelines and Expectations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Identifying Sexual Harassment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Fire and Safety Drills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Hostile Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Guests in Dormitory Spaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Retaliation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Overnights on Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Legal Definitions and School Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Weekend Sleepovers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Weekday Sleepover Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Reporting Complaints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Lights Out Schedule and Weekend Dorm Check-in . . . . . . . . . . .66
Response to Complaints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Open Weekends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
*False Charges/Cooperation In Investigation* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Community Weekends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Request to Leave Campus Overnight — Boarding Students . . . . .67
Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Vacations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Electronic Communications and Acceptable Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Summer Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Mobile Device/Phone Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 VII. ATHLETICS AND AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Sexting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 *Afternoon Activities Absence Policy* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Tobacco Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Eligibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Use of Drugs and Alcohol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 *Game Day Absence Policy* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Parents’ Role in Alcohol/Drug Abuse Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Independent School League . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
*Peer Concern* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 ISL Sportsmanship Creed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Sanctuary — Drug and Alcohol Use Intervention . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Diman Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Drug Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 SG Sportswear Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Statement on Sexual Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 SG Sports Team Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
*Public Spaces/Misuse of Public Spaces* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Student Usage of Athletic Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Inappropriate Items/Weapons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Parent-Coach Communications for Afternoon Programming . . . .74
Vandalism and School Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Communication Regarding Afternoon Program Schedules . . . . . . .5
Room Searches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 VIII. COCURRICULAR AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES . .76
SG Logo Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Student Leadership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Drone Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Service Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Helmets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Activities, Entertainment and Traditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Gambling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 School Trips and Chaperones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
V. DAILY LIFE AT SCHOOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Music Ensembles and Private Music Lessons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Advising and Faculty/Student Relationships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 IX. DISCIPLINE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Day Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Day Student Study Space and Lockers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 *Minor Disciplinary Infractions* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Day Student Prefects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Violations of the Honor Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Evening Study Hall – Day Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 The Honor Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Evening Study Hall – Boarding Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Possible Responses to Honor Code Infractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Chapel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Behavioral Expectations While Away from School . . . . . . . . . . . .86
School Meetings, Lectures and Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Parent Involvement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
School Delays/Cancellations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Reporting Honor Board Outcomes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
The Hamblet Campus Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Reporting to Colleges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Food at School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
*Indicates recent policy changes or new policy
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 X. STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
The Health Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Mental Health Counseling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

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Medical Leave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
The Health Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Health Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 Important Contact Information
Medications at School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Health Records, Regulations and Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Immunization and Communicable Illness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Health and Safety Communications Regarding Students’ Mailing Address On Campus
Communicable Illnesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 Student’s Name
Off-Campus Medical Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 St. George’s School
Head Injury/Concussion Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 372 Purgatory Road
Asthma Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 Middletown, RI 02842
Head Lice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Important Phone Numbers
Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Main School Number: (401) 847-7565
Confidentiality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Admission Office: (401) 842-6600
XI. PARENT INVOLVEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Alumni Office: (401) 842-6736
Communicating with Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Dean of Afternoon Programs: (401) 842-6703
Visiting Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Associate Head for External Affairs: (401) 842-6711
Family Weekend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Campus Safety: (401) 842-6666
Fifth-Form Parents Weekend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 College Counseling Office: (401) 842-6706
Prize Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Communications/Publications Office: (401) 842-6792
Attending Athletic Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Dean of Academics: (401) 842-6653
Parental Comportment and Support For School Policies . . . . . . . .98 Dean of Faculty: (401) 842-6723
XII. GENERAL SCHOOL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Dean of Students Office: (401) 842-6798
Accreditation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 Director of Counseling: (401) 842-6750
Governance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Director of Dining Services: (401) 842-6684
Family-School Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Director of Diversity: (401) 842-6749
Current Family Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Director of Library Services & Archives: (401) 842-6689
Multiple Households . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Director of Technology: (401) 842-6740
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 Finance Office: (401) 842-6781
Student Media Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 Geronimo Office: (401) 842-6747
SG Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 Head of School’s Office: (401) 842-6700
SG Face Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 Health Center: (401) 842-6676
Background Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 Human Resources Manager: (401) 842-6753
International Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Registrar: (401) 842-6791
Pets on Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 Newport Chamber of Commerce: (800) 976-5122
Driving and Parking on Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Student Records and Transcripts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 In general, faculty and staff email addresses are as follows:
Laundry and Dry Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 [email protected]
Campus Mailboxes and Shipping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Spending Money . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Travel Arrangements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

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Dear St. George’s Students and Families, I. Introduction

Mission Statement
Welcome to the 2017-2018 school year.
In 1896, the Rev. John Byron Diman, founder of St. George’s School,
As educators, we believe that the way to help students grow up wrote in his “Purposes of The School” that “the specific objectives of
to live “lives of constructive service,” as is called for within our St. George’s are to give its students the opportunity of developing to
mission, is to make clear our expectations for community life here the fullest extent possible the particular gifts that are theirs and to
at St. George’s. Our policies and practices are intended to keep encourage in them the desire to do so. Their immediate job after leav-
students safe, as well as to develop in each student a sense of ing school is to handle successfully the demands of college; later it is
personal responsibility. We ask that all students and their families hoped that their lives will be ones of constructive service to the world
read The Shield carefully. and to God.”

From time to time, policies or procedures outlined here will need Today we continue to teach our students the value of learning and
to be revised to reflect changing norms or practices. If that happens achievement, service to others and respect for the individual. We
during the year, you will be notified of the changes by email. believe that these goals can best be accomplished by exposing students
to a wide range of ideas and choices, in the context of a rigorous cur-
I look forward to a wonderful year ahead. As always, if I can be riculum and a supportive residential community.
helpful, please feel free to reach out.
Therefore, we welcome students and teachers of various talents and
Best wishes, backgrounds, and we encourage their dedication to a multiplicity of
pursuits — intellectual, spiritual and physical — that will help to enable
students to succeed in, and contribute to, a complex, changing world.

Alixe Callen, Head of School Nondiscrimination Policy

St. George’s School admits qualified students of any religion, race,
color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,
national or ethnic origin, ancestry, or mental or physical disability to all
the programs and activities generally accorded or made available to
students at the school. The school does not discriminate on the basis
of religion, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
expression, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, mental or physical dis-
ability, or any other status protected by applicable law in the adminis-
tration of its educational policies, admissions, scholarship and loan
programs, or athletic and other policies and programs.

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 Diversity Vision Statement II. Honor Code
St. George’s School values diversity, which exposes each member of Honor, trust and respect are values that lie at the heart of St. George’s

Ho n o r Co d e
our community to the rich and wonderful variety of the human race. School. Creating a healthy moral climate is a task that faces every
Our experiences are shaped by many factors, including age, ethnicity, generation of student, faculty and staff. In a complex world, we
family structure, gender, gender identity, nationality, physical ability, inevitably confront situations that challenge our integrity. Recognizing
race, religion, sexual orientation and socio-economic standing. these challenges, St. George’s seeks to help students develop clear
values and practice a strong code of ethics.
We believe that exposing students, faculty and staff to a wide range
of ideas, experiences and cultures, examining and challenging precon- The school’s Honor Code encompasses all aspects of school and stu-
ceptions, and exploring different ways of thinking enhances the learn- dent life. Honor, as defined by this code, pertains not only to academ-
ing experience and reflects the school’s educational mission. This inclu- ic integrity, but also to individual behavior, including personal honesty
sive approach helps to foster a welcoming, supportive and healthy res- and respect for other people and property.
idential community that embraces differences and promotes genuine The Honor Code is not intended to delineate all possible infractions,
respect for each individual. but rather, to help foster a climate of trust and respect on which all
In today’s complex, changing world, we continue building and sustain- members of the community may rely.
ing a diverse community at St. George’s to achieve a clearer under- To this end, St. George’s School expects all members of the communi-
standing of our roles in an interconnected global community, and to ty to act honorably, to encourage others to act honorably and to
prepare us for lives of constructive service to the world. address any violations of the Honor Code that they might encounter.

In addition, the school expects community members to refrain from

acting in such a way that brings discredit to the school, is detrimental
to the best interests of the school, or is incompatible with the com-
mon goals and standards of the school community.

The Pledge
Every academic year at St. George’s begins with the Honor Code
Ceremony. Each student signs their name to the school’s Honor Book
making a symbolic commitment to create an inclusive learning envi-
ronment marked by honor, trust and respect on the Hilltop. The
Chapel ceremony sets the tone for life in our community. During this
ceremony, the entire community joins in the following pledge:

• I pledge to be truthful in my words and honorable in my actions.

• I pledge that for any academic work, I have neither given nor
received unauthorized information in the course of preparing that
work (assignments, tests, examinations, projects, etc.), and I have
not plagiarized.

• I pledge to treat respectfully the person, reputation and property

of all members of the community and our surroundings.

• I understand that if I violate these principles I am undermining the

pillars of honor, trust and respect on which this code and the com-
munity are built, and that acting dishonorably has consequences.

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 III. Academic Program Homework at St. George’s
The academic program at St. George’s is designed to challenge each The purpose of homework is to promote habits of independent

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student, develop critical thinking skills and encourage an analysis of learning. Tasks to be completed outside of class vary widely among
knowledge in the disciplines. Most importantly, we hope that the disciplines, but, in general, the faculty designs homework to:
classroom experience will enrich our students’ lives and inspire them • Review material and practice skills already presented in class;
to continue learning. • Prepare students for work they will do together, in real time
and in person, that only class attendance permits;
Student Body • Benefit students directly in their understanding of material;
The use of the term “form” to represent grade level at St. George’s • Link themes and ideas to what is coming in the course narrative;
highlights the history of the school and our traditions that resonate • Be posted in advance and reflect directly the course syllabus
with the English boarding school system. The terminology is as follows: (p. 10);
• Provide choice by students, whenever possible;
Third-Form: Grade 9 (Freshman)
• Be accomplished in a timely manner by every student,
Fourth-Form: Grade 10 (Sophomore)
• Be checked by teachers regularly, including time spent to enable
Fifth-Form: Grade 11 (Junior)
adjustments for subsequent assignments, and be graded no
Sixth-Form: Grade 12 (Senior)
longer than one week after submission;
Course Planning and Course Load • Be completed, with other course assignments, during unstruc-
tured time in the class day and study hall hours, and before
Each student creates a course plan in collaboration with the Dean of
lights-out for any given grade level.
Academics and the student’s faculty advisor. Working within the
framework of the school’s graduation requirements, the school works In and out of class, the faculty encourages students to study with an
with each student to customize the learning experience to match the eye to comprehension rather than coverage. How well our students
student’s aptitude, interests and goals. New students plan their courses do homework is more important than how long they spend.
over the spring and early summer with the help of the Academic
Office; returning students will have individual meetings. For students: Whether singly or in small groups as assigned, choose a
comfortable and well-lit space, eliminate distractions (all music, social
Students choose from a selection of core classes and a wide range of media, and external communication channels), focus on one task at a
electives. Courses are offered by academic departments: Visual Arts, time, and plan regular breaks. Devote the energy and concentration
English, History and Social Science, Latin, Mathematics, Modern Lan- that your best work deserves; you place your name on it every day. In
guage (Chinese, French, Spanish), Music, Theology and Religious your notes, list specific questions to pose in class. Link what you are
Studies, Science and Theater. Students take five courses each trimester. studying with what occurred, and will occur, in class. Finally, protect
Each course generates one credit per trimester. Decisions about course your time for sleep.
levels are made at the sole discretion of the academic department
chairs, on the basis of academic proficiency and proven potential, not Conference Periods
grade level or age. St. George’s Course Catalog (online) provides a Conference period occurs from 9:45-10:15 a.m. on Wednesday and is
detailed list of all courses offered at the school. reserved for student-teacher conferences, or, announced form meet-
ings; students and teachers may also use up to 20 minutes for confer-
Syllabi ence appointments during the Lunch/Meetings slot on Thursday and
All teachers are expected to post on Canvas a syllabus at the begin- Friday between noon and 1:10 p.m., or make appointments as con-
ning of the trimester, noting all dates for major tests and projects due, venient until 8 p.m. Study Hall.
plus daily assignments no less than two weeks prior to submission.
What occurs in class demands flexibility: changes should be announced Testing & Accommodation
and reflected on Canvas before class ends. The Merck-Horton Center for Teaching and Learning evaluates results
of any psycho-educational testing shared by students and their fami-
lies. Each trimester, Dr. Tom Callahan and the Academic Office share
with students’ teachers and other adults, as needed, recommendations

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 for accommodation. All questions on accommodation at St. George’s B+, B, B- Work of high caliber; indicates excellence in one or more
or for national testing by ACT and the College Board should be of the requirements for an A.
referred to the Academic Office.

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C+, C, C- Satisfactory work; indicates a reasonable grasp of the course
Academic Support & Proctored Study Hall content and the ability to express ideas coherently in speech and writing.
Study Hall is a time reserved for quiet and independent study across D+, D, D- Less than satisfactory work; indicates minimum perform-
the campus. Faculty may provide permission for study in small groups, ance for which credit can be given; may also indicate satisfactory
which should never disturb others. A student “of concern” is one who work in most areas, but severe deficiencies in one or two.
earns at any check period more than one less-than-satisfactory effort
grade or grade below C-, and often needs additional support: F Unacceptable performance; no credit given; failed courses must be
made up.
1. Any student having trouble anytime should first seek assistance
from his or her teacher. Grading policy within each department should be consistent. Depart-
ments using numerical equivalents, in addition to letter grades, should
2. If a pattern of challenge or lack of effort becomes apparent (as use the following, without resorting to decimal points:
above), the Academic Office and advisor will normally ask that a
student report for two weeks (12 sequential Evening Study Halls) to A+ = 97-100 C+ = 77-79
Proctored Study Hall (PSH) to provide support in homework prepa- A = 93-96 C = 73-76
ration and set a model for good study habits. PSH for all students A- = 90-92 C- = 70-72
occurs in the Academic Center: B+ = 87-89 D+ = 67-69
B = 83-86 D = 63-66
• Students sign out from the dorm before 8 p.m., in person, B- = 80-82 D- = 60-62
asking dorm faculty to sign and note the time as they leave F = below 60
on a green Study Hall pass;
• Students take that pass to PSH, arriving by 8pm, and leave Summer Work
the form with the faculty on duty, along with telephone, While enrolled at St. George’s, students should expect to be assigned
headphones and other “distractible;” use of laptops and some summer work in preparation for their fall courses. These assign-
tablets will be restricted to assigned homework. ments will be made available on the Parent Portal of the school’s
• PSH faculty will actively engage with all students to website and will be communicated to the students via email.
maintain a peaceful, comfortable, productive and quiet
space for homework. Beyond assigned summer work for school, some students may elect
• A few minutes before 10pm, the PSH faculty will sign to take additional summer courses to support personal growth.
students out, signing and noting the time on pass-forms St. George’s does not award academic credit toward our diploma
for their return to the dormitory. requirements for summer academic work completed at other institu-
• Day students and their parents may opt to leave campus tions or via online courses.
by 8 p.m. and replicate these conditions at home, or,
commit to spending the entire two weeks in PSH on campus. Signature Programs
St. George’s Signature Programs include:
3. Resources for students facing academic challenges include, first,
the teacher, as well as Writing Center, Math Lab, Science Lab • Multi-week voyages during the school year on Geronimo;
and peer tutors. The school strongly discourages the hiring of • Local and global internships at such locations as the Institut
outside tutors. Academic Resources @ SG available through the Curie, a leading cancer research institution in Paris, and the
Academic Office. Pell Center for International Relations and Public Policy at
Salve Regina University in Newport;
Grading • The Rogers Scholars Program, immersing students in a behind-
A+, A, A- Distinguished achievement; indicates a thorough under- the-scenes examination of Washington, D.C. every spring;
standing of the subject matter (insight as well as detail), independence • Global Studies, a yearlong senior history course exploring (and
and originality of thought and work. visiting) a different region of the world every year; and
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 • SGx, the school’s own design-thinking enterprise, which chal- Merck-Horton Center
lenges small student/faculty teams to use empathy and ideation The Merck-Horton Center for Teaching and Learning is a unique
to develop prototype solutions to real problems, large and small.

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resource on the independent school landscape. Located on the ground
• In addition, the school maintains relationships and student level of the Hill Library, it is a research and development center to
exchanges with partner schools in Reykjavik, Shanghai, Istanbul, promote the faculty through conducting research with university part-
and Felsted, England. ners, providing grants for teacher innovation, supporting the develop-
For more information, contact Allison de Horsey, Director of Signature ment of Signature and Global Programs and assisting students in the
Programs. pursuit of their personal interests and goals. Dr. Tom Callahan is the
Director of the Merck-Horton Center.
In addition to the school’s own programmatic initiatives, St. George’s
students have participated in the following programs during the Independent Study
academic school year and received academic credit: Seniors may propose an independent study for credit on a one-
trimester, single-course basis. Independent study enables a student
High Mountain Institute/Rocky Mountain Semester: A one- to design a course, with a faculty mentor, that St. George’s does not
semester program in Colorado where students continue their already offer and is reserved for seniors and occasionally fifth-formers
studies while backpacking in the mountains and learning wilder- who have exhausted curricular offerings in a given field.
ness survival.
Completed proposals must be received by the Academic Office by the
The Island School: A one-semester program at Cape Eleuthera, midterm of the trimester prior to proposed study. A full weekly syl-
Bahamas where students continue their studies while exploring labus identifying readings, materials to be produced by the student,
their natural surroundings and seek to discover sustainable and a final project output (whether that be performance of an original
solutions to real world problems. creative work, a paper, or an illustrated exhibition and lecture), is part
School Year Abroad: A year-long program that places students of the proposal and should be developed with the active participation
with host families in France, Italy, Spain or China for a full immer- of the faculty mentor. Proposal forms are available in the Academic
sion experience while continuing their studies oversees. Office, or, on Student and Faculty Portals.

King’s Academy: A year-long program for students who wish to Classroom Standards
learn Arabic and study abroad, hosted at King’s Academy, in Students are expected to come to class on time, fully prepared and
Madaba, Jordan. with the proper materials. Punctuality in arriving to class and submit-
ting assignments on the due date are highly valued. If a student is late
Geronimo to class, the student is expected to have a note from another faculty
St. George’s offers an offshore marine science program on board the member or the Health Center. Students who miss an in-class graded
school’s 70-foot sailing vessel, Geronimo. The Geronimo experience is assessment may receive a zero for that assessment if their lateness is
an opportunity of a lifetime, and participation in the program is a unexcused. An unexcused absence from class on a day when there
major commitment that requires careful planning. Interested students is a major assessment or a paper or project due date may result in a
may apply for one of three trips during the academic year – fall, win- 10-point penalty on a 100-point scale, dropping the grade for that
ter or spring. In addition, there are several trips offered in the summer assessment or assignment by one full letter grade. Whenever a
and over March break. Those sailing during the academic school year student misses a class without a valid excuse, the responsibility for
receive full academic credit for the program. To be selected, students making up missed work resides with the student.
are required to be in good academic and disciplinary standing. Appli-
cations for the fall, winter and spring are due in April of the previous Major Assessments
year. The Dean of Academics coordinates the course selection process Students should expect varied assessments in all of their courses
for interested students, as the specific requirements for some courses throughout a term. Specifically, all courses typically challenge students
may be challenging to manage successfully while on a sailing voyage. with major cumulative assessments/exams at the end of each trimester.
Departments vary in the kind of assessments they require, with some
holding traditional comprehensive exams while others require papers

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 or projects. The calendar for end-of-term assessments is generally the Society annually. Induction ceremonies occur the night before
as follows: Prize Day and at Convocation.

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November and March: During the last week of the trimester in Sixth-Formers with the most outstanding grades throughout the
November and March, a special schedule is created to provide a two- Sixth-Form year graduate with High Distinction. Distinction is awarded
hour block for every course for exams and other major assessments to students with at least a B+ average, with more As than Bs; excel-
as determined by the departments and individual teachers. lent grades on end-of-term assessments; a rigorous course load with
no grade below a B-; all effort marks during the year at least Satisfac-
May/June: At the end of the school year, students take two-hour tory and no recent record of violation of the school’s Honor Code.
exams or alternative assessments by department during the last week
of school. Generally, English classes require a final comprehensive Students with no grade lower than an A- are typically awarded a
paper, due before this exam week begins, and use the two-hour Head of School’s Commendation at the end of each trimester.
block of time during exam week for portfolio work, presentations,
self-assessment or other assessments. Diploma Requirements
In order to graduate from St. George’s School, students are required to:
Departments may weight end-of-term assessments differently. Term
assessments may count for up to 33% of the cumulative course grade • Take five courses each trimester
for all work performed in the course up to that time, according to • Complete four years of English
individual departmental policy. • Complete math courses through Pre-Calculus
• Complete two years of a laboratory science
The Honor Code Declaration for Major Assignments • Complete two years of history, to include U.S. History
In an effort to remind students of the importance of academic integri- • Complete Level 3 of a foreign or classical language course
ty, on each major assignment or assessment, students are expected • Complete one year of Arts, including music, theater or visual art
to sign the following statement, as a way to encourage academic • Complete one year of theology and religious studies (two
integrity: “I have complied with St. George’s Honor Code in the trimesters for students who enter in their Fourth- and one
preparation and execution of this assignment.” for students who enter in their Fifth-Form year)
• Complete the Health Education Programs
Grading Periods • Meet the school’s standards in conduct and discipline
Students receive grades and effort marks six times per year — at the • Meet expectations for Afternoon Activity commitments
midterm and end of each trimester. Grades submitted at marking • Complete their Sixth-Form year at St. George’s and pass all their
periods are cumulative, assessing achievement since the course courses senior year.
began, whereas effort marks focus on engagement since the last
marking period. During the period from Prize Day through the formal conclusion of
the academic year (when underform students depart the campus),
Comprehensive teacher comments accompany grades and effort marks diplomas presented to the members of a graduating class are consid-
at the end of each trimester. ered provisional. During this provisional period, the school may rescind
any student’s diploma if the student violates the school’s expectations
Grades and Honors for behavior and/or the Honor Code (as described more fully in the
At the opening Convocation, the Top Fifteen Scholars in the school are Discipline Guidelines of this Handbook) or otherwise behaves in a
recognized for having the highest grade point averages. manner that brings discredit to the school.

The Honor Roll is compiled at the end of each trimester. To qualify, a Academic Warning/Academic Probation
student must meet the following criteria: maintain an average of B or Proctored Study Hall: In certain circumstances, a student may receive
better (an 8.0 or higher on a 12-point scale); earn no grade below B- an Academic Warning from the Dean of Academics where the stu-
and all effort marks must be at least ”Satisfactory.” dent’s academic record is of concern, but falls short of qualifying for
Academic Probation. For example, students who have multiple less-
The Cum Laude Society is an international honor society. St. George’s
than-Satisfactory effort marks or deterioration in academic perform-
Chapter elects a small number of Fifth- and Sixth-Form students to
ance may qualify, in the school’s sole discretion. Such students will
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 generally be required to meet with their teachers or an instructional This difficult conclusion is only reached after careful consideration.
services tutor. In addition, students on Academic Warning are often While parents are obviously informed during this process, the school
placed in Proctored Study Hall in the evenings (p.12). will make the ultimate decision, and will assist, if possible, in the

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process of locating an appropriate alternative school.
Academic Probation: Academic Probation is a formal statement of
the school’s concern about a student’s academic achievement. Our Families should understand that the school may not offer a re-enroll-
hope is that a student on Academic Probation will improve their ment contract for a student if the parents have been significantly
academic standing and thereby demonstrate that St. George’s is an difficult or uncooperative, or if their actions have in any way served
appropriate match. to interfere with or undermine the effectiveness of the school.

Generally, a student may be placed on Academic Probation upon Academic Integrity

recommendation to the Head of School by the Dean of Academics Central to the academic life of the school is the emphasis on academic
and the faculty, in either of the following circumstances: integrity.
• Two grades of D+ or below at the end of a trimester or the Enrolling at St. George’s means making a commitment to honorable
academic year. intellectual development. Students will be challenged on the Hilltop
• One grade of F at the end of a trimester or the academic year. and the core expectation is that they will embrace these challenges as
Students who are placed on Academic Probation may also be placed in opportunities for growth. As described in the Honor Code, each stu-
Proctored Study Hall in the evenings. Day Students on Academic Pro- dent pledges to neither give nor receive unauthorized information
bation may opt to join boarders in Proctored Study Hall for the dura- where independent work is expected, whether it is on nightly home-
tion of that support, or, leave campus by 8 p.m. and replicate the work, a project, a quiz, a test or a paper. Teachers help to clarify when
same conditions at home. help from outside sources or students’ peers is authorized and, there-
fore, not an Honor Code violation. The giving or receiving of help
At the end of each trimester, the faculty will review the records of during all assessments is cheating and an Honor Code violation. Stu-
those students who have been on Academic Probation. Given the dents seeking writing assistance in the preparation of graded assign-
seriousness of Academic Probation, the decision of the faculty to ments are expected to use St. George’s School’s Writing Center or
remove a student from probationary status may be based on both the faculty. The use of unauthorized or unacknowledged tutorial assis-
student’s academic record and effort marks. Students who have been tance or editing services in the preparation of graded work may be
on Academic Probation for three consecutive trimesters will likely be considered a violation of the Honor Code.
reviewed by the Head of School and the faculty at the end of the
third probationary trimester. If, at this time, the student qualifies Plagiarism is a term that applies broadly to the failure to acknowledge
for a fourth trimester of Academic Probation, the school, in its sole the use of another person’s phrasing, ideas, computation, or editing in
discretion, may recommend that the student be dismissed from the a student’s work; it also applies to unacknowledged use of one’s own
school. In such circumstances, the school will work with the student work (such as a paper or a lab report) in more than one course. In
and family to find a more suitable school for the student. short, it is presenting work as original when, in fact, it is not.

End-of-Year Review There is a heightened risk that plagiarism may occur when writing
research papers. It is, therefore, extremely important that every student
The Head of School and the faculty review the academic and behav- at St. George’s be familiar with the accepted procedures in acknowl-
ioral records of students at the end of each school year. Although a edging the work of another writer, which include the following.
student may not previously have been on Academic or Disciplinary
Probation or Notice, or had their enrollment contract held, the school • Footnote all material copied from any source. Such phrases,
may recommend that the student return on Academic or Disciplinary sentences or paragraphs should be put in quotation marks and
Probation, or not return to the school at all, if the school determines footnoted. Other kinds of copied information, such as graphs or
that such a recommendation is in the best interest of the student charts, should also be footnoted. Sources include printed and
and/or the school community. The Head of School, in her sole discre- electronic media, such as books, textbooks, journals, CD-ROMs
tion, makes the final decision as to whether a student will be invited and websites.
to return for another year.

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 • If any idea or argument from someone else’s work is used, College Counseling
give that individual credit, either in footnotes or in the text in Choosing a college is a complex and challenging task for students and
parentheses.

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their families. At St. George’s, the formal College Counseling process
• Procrastination and sloppy research techniques can lead to pla- usually begins in the spring of the Fourth-Form year, with students
giarism. When taking notes, be sure to put information copied meeting in large groups, small groups and one-on-one sessions to
directly from a source in quotation marks. We recommend that assess students’ interests, weighing the importance of various factors
instead of copying text while taking notes, students read the (such as location, cost, size and extra-curricular activities) and gaining
material, think about it and then summarize the information in a sense of the range of selectivity a student should have in mind while
their own words. By doing so, students may avoid inadvertently researching colleges. College counselors at St. George’s strive to help
copying the work of others. Thoughtful research takes time, so a student identify a group of colleges that meet the student’s needs
plan ahead and do not procrastinate. academically and that will provide an appropriate environment for a
• Err on the safe side. A paper with too many footnotes, while student’s continuing personal and intellectual growth.
perhaps poor scholarship, is not academically dishonest; on the
other hand, if someone else’s work is not appropriately acknowl- The College Counseling Office offers informed advice to students and
edged, plagiarism has likely occurred. their parents at every stage in the transition from the Hilltop to the
• Intentions are not relevant in judging whether or not something future, and our College Counselors value the relationships that are
has been plagiarized. If credit is not given where credit is due, typically established with families throughout the college process.
plagiarism has likely occurred.
We do expect students and families to act in accordance with the
Standardized Testing school’s Honor Code in all stages of the college process. Accordingly,
Standardized testing can be an important component of a student’s students are expected to honor any early decision agreements they
path toward college. At St. George’s, we believe that a student’s full sign and not make a deposit at more than one college by the universal
investment in our academic program is the best indicator of college reply date of May 1. St. George’s enjoys positive relationships with
pursuits while also recognizing that national tests do have a role. To many colleges. As such, counselors may generally be relied upon to
that end, we work hard to keep testing in perspective and provide help families handle and communicate concerns they have about
opportunities for support and clear guidelines for testing. enrollment in college. Open communication about any concerns with
respect to college enrollment will help St. George’s support the best
Our recommended testing path for students includes practice SAT interests of its students.
and ACT tests in the spring of Fourth-Form year, which we administer
on campus. In the fall/winter of junior year, most students will take Sending Recommendations and
one SAT Reasoning test and one ACT to determine which test best Transcripts To Colleges
suits their strengths. Subsequent tests will be determined as part of The submission of academic transcripts and letters of recommendation
an individualized plan for every student with the guidance of their is a standard part of the college admissions process. Because the
college counselor. SAT Subject Test requirements and recommenda- school believes that recommendations are most helpful when they
tions are dependent on classes taken, performance in those classes are confidential, the school does not share recommendation letters
and requirements of the colleges to which students will apply; the with students or parents.
College Counseling Office and classroom teachers will make those
recommendations on a case-by-case basis. The College Counseling Office will send transcripts and recommenda-
tions to colleges whenever the student declares an intent to apply
through Naviance, after a conversation with the student’s counselor.

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 Nathaniel P. Hill Library, St. George’s Archives, During evening Study Hall, a team of library staff, faculty and student
and Merck-Horton Center library Prefects supervise the building. In an effort to promote quiet,
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The mission of the Nathaniel P. Hill Library is to serve as a vital center
to/from the library during designated times only.
of campus intellectual life. It supports the academic program by pro-
viding outstanding services, resources and facilities for research and Students who interfere with the work of others or who demonstrate
study. The library also advances the broader educational mission of the a lack of respect for the purposes of the building will lose library
school by awakening interest in a broad range of ideas, by inspiring a privileges and may be referred to the Dean of Students.
love of learning and scholarship, by ensuring that students and faculty
are effective users of ideas and information, and by providing spaces Regular Library hours are:
where all members of the school community can explore multiple Monday – Friday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
curiosities about their world. Saturday, 8 a.m. – Noon; Sunday, Noon-10 p.m.
Special library hours are always posted on the library website
The St. George’s Archives on level one of the library is a showcase for http://stgeorges.libguides.com/home
the history of the school. The archives help teach current students
about the rich tradition they are a part of and informs the greater Regular Archives hours are:
community about the notable people and events that have shaped Tuesday – Thursday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
the history of the Hilltop. Other times are available by appointment

The Merck-Horton Center for Teaching and Learning is also found on Academic Support & Instructional Services
level one of the Hill Library. It is an educational research center and Teachers are the first stop when students need extra help. Teachers
home to Instructional Services. typically meet with students during students’ free periods. Students are
also encouraged to use the school’s other academic support services,
Library resources online and on levels two and three include over 30,000
such as the school’s Writing Center. Students may sign up for Writing
books; over 3,000 reference volumes; over 100 periodical subscriptions;
Center appointments online through Canvas. Many departments also
and access to approximately 60 academic databases including those
offer peer tutoring and extra help sessions in the Merck-Horton Center
found in most college settings. The library also has a wide variety of
or the Academic Center before evening Study Hall.
audio/visual resources and electronic books. Memberships with Online
Computer Library Center (OCLC) and Ocean State Libraries (OSL) The Instructional Services Department is located in the Merck-Horton
consortium afford access to the collections of thousands of libraries Center for Teaching and Learning on the ground level of the Hill
worldwide. New students become familiar with the library’s resources Library. This resource offers additional support during the class day for
and services during orientation in the fall. All students receive additional students who would like to improve their learning strategies, study
information literacy instruction from the librarians throughout their time skills and test-taking ability. Arrangements for this service, for which
at St. George’s as they work on various research projects for classes. there is a supplementary fee, can be made by the student, teacher,
advisor or parent by contacting the Director of Instructional Services.
The librarians manage the use of all of the spaces and technology in
the library, including group study rooms, which can be reserved in Accommodations
advance. Available technology includes wi-fi, smartboards, flatscreen The school does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of
televisions for projecting group work, and public PCs and Macs. An diagnosed learning disabilities that may be reasonably accommodated
all-in-one printer, copier, scanner and fax machine for students is in the school’s program. The school will discuss with families of appli-
located on the main floor. The third floor is reserved for individual cants with known learning disabilities whether the school will be able
silent study. to offer their children the appropriate accommodations to help them
The library serves as the designated place for students to meet with be successful at the school.
tutors unaffiliated with St. George’s School. Students may meet with The school is committed to ensuring that students with disabilities are
outside tutors during regular library hours. The tutor must register provided with equal access to all of the school’s programs and servic-
with the library staff, providing identification, during the initial visit. es, in accordance with applicable law. For students who need addi-
Tutors must sign-in for each subsequent tutoring session at the Infor- tional support or curricular adjustments, such as extended time or
mation Desk.
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 other forms of accommodation, the school requires documentation IV. School Policies and Procedures
indicating that the student’s disability substantially limits a major life
activity, including learning. Students who present the school with The success of St. George’s School relies on the constructive participa-

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appropriate documentation of disability will be granted those request- tion of every member of our community. Above all else, we value
ed academic accommodations that are supported by the documenta- respect for self and others and encourage kindness as the driving force
tion and considered reasonable in this educational setting. Any in our daily lives. As members of the St. George’s community, our
adjustments to the academic program would be made through an connections to one another run deep, forging a common sense of
interactive process among the student, the Academic Office, and pride in our school. Understanding our traditions and our rules helps
the students’ teachers. every member of the community know what is expected in order to
positively contribute to the life of the institution. Community policies
Even after supportive services and accommodations have been put in are informed by one fundamental expectation for our students – be
place, a student may still not be able to fulfill his or her academic kind, both to yourself and to others. Beyond that however, our rules
requirements satisfactorily. In such instances, the student’s teacher, of student conduct are aligned with the concepts of character devel-
advisor, the Dean of Academics or other support personnel may opment that underlie all of our guiding principles and our mission.
notify the student’s parents that the accommodations put into place
may not suffice to ensure the student’s success at the school. At that Anticipated Absences and Leaves of Convenience
time, the Dean of Academics, the student (if age appropriate) and his For all anticipated absences from school commitments, students are
or her parents will discuss whether it makes sense for the student to expected to complete a Leave Request form and submit it to the
continue at the school. If there is a disagreement, the school will Dean of Students Office at least two days prior to their departure.
decide, in its sole discretion, whether to issue a re-enrollment contract This form requires the signatures of a student’s advisor, coach and
to the student. teachers. Regardless of the reason, students who miss school are
expected to make up missed work.

At St. George’s, a Leave of Convenience is a term used to describe

excused absences from school for family events, extracurricular events
not related to St. George’s and non-emergency medical care. The
school seeks to support students when these conflicts arise; however,
missing more than a few days of school every year can result in gaps
in classroom work that are often difficult to overcome. To that end,
St. George’s permits students to miss a certain number of commit-
ments each year as outlined below. Parents must communicate all
leaves-of-convenience requests to the Dean of Students Office at
least one week before a student’s departure.

Third- and Fourth-Form Students may miss up to three days of com-

mitments per year. Students are not allowed to miss additional days
before or after major vacations.

Fifth- and Sixth-Form Students may miss up to four days of commit-

ments per year. Students are not allowed to miss additional days
before or after major vacations.

If students miss class or other commitments during Leaves of Conven-

ience, they are expected to make arrangements to make up missed
work on their own; the school does not ask teachers to reteach
material missed by students during these leaves.

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 Students who miss more than the allotted time for reasons of personal • At fifth Unexcused Absence from a school commitment
or family convenience will incur Unexcused Absences, which may • Conversation with the Dean of Students Office
result in academic and disciplinary penalty. • Saturday Night Room Restriction (no visitors)

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• Sunday Morning Detention/Community Beautification
Leaves of Convenience do not include Sixth-Form student college trips • Student Receives a Letter of Concern
approved by the College Counseling Office, missing class for a school- • Notification to family
sponsored event, time spent at home or as an in-patient for reasons of • At sixth Unexcused Absence from a school commitment
illness or traumatic injury, such as concussion, or time with family in • Conversation with the Dean of Students Office
the event of serious illness or the death of a loved one. • Saturday Night Room Restriction (no visitors)
If a day student is tardy or absent from school unexpectedly, it is the • Sunday Morning Detention/Community Beautification
parents’ responsibility to contact the school to excuse the student. If a • Student is restricted to campus for seven days
day student is unable to attend school due to sickness, parents should • Student receives a Formal Warning
call the Health Center (401-842-6676) by 8:30 a.m. For all other • Student placed on Disciplinary Probation
absences or early dismissals, parents should call the Dean of Students • Notification of parents
Office (401-842-6798). Unreported absences will be considered unex- At the conclusion of each trimester, student’s unexcused absences
cused absences for which students will be held accountable. In accor- reset to zero. Should students experience challenges meeting their
dance with the school’s Sign In/Out Policy, as described in more detail commitments in consecutive trimesters, accumulating five or more
below, day students are required to sign in and out when they arrive unexcused absences, their Probation status will be extended. Students
to or depart from the school’s campus. who continue to struggle to meet daily commitments beyond this
School Commitment Attendance Policy policy may go before the Honor Board for a violation of the Honor
Code for failing to meet community expectations.
Students are expected to appear for all school commitments promptly
and in appropriate dress. Such commitments include, but are not limit- Lateness
ed to, classes, Assembly, Chapel, School Life programming, Arts and
Like absences, unexcused lateness is reported. In general, three unex-
Lecture Series, athletic practices and games, Health Center appoint-
cused lates will constitute one unexcused absence. When a student
ments, seated dinners, and meetings with faculty. Generally, only a
can anticipate being late to a school commitment, they are encour-
signed note from a member of the Health Center staff or a faculty
aged to communicate with their teacher directly.
member excuses a student’s lateness or absence.

Students are expected to wait for a teacher who may be delayed and
Campus Boundaries
should not presume that the teacher will not show up; there is no “10 St. George’s defines its campus differently at different times of the day
minute” rule. If for any reason a student misses a class without a valid to help support the safety of all members of our community. During
excuse, the responsibility for communicating with the teacher and the day, campus is defined by Wolcott Avenue, Purgatory Road and
making up missed work for that class lies with the student, recogniz- the far edge of North Fields. However, beginning at 7 p.m., students
ing there is an academic penalty for any missed assignments. may not go outside of “the walls,” those walls that define the edge
of Cliff Field and the wall that runs behind the flag pole and the play-
For each missed commitment (one class, chapel, practice, etc.), stu- ground separating main campus from North Fields. In addition, after
dents will generally receive one Unexcused Absence. Students will be 7 p.m., students may not go below the lower drive into the area
notified electronically for each Unexcused Absence and prior to receiv- between the lower drive and Wolcott Avenue. When students have
ing any consequences, will generally be required to meet with their permission to leave campus after 7 p.m. during the academic week,
Advisor and/or a Dean. This policy is by trimester unless students and leaving campus at any other time, they are strongly encouraged
begin to exhibit a pattern of difficulty: and allowed to use “the roots” entrance from Wolcott Avenue to the
• At third Unexcused Absence from a school commitment pool lot.
• Conversation with the Dean of Students Office
• Sunday Morning Detention/Community Beautification
• Notification to family

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 Leaving Campus school commitment and are required to be back on campus by 9 p.m.
There are a variety of opportunities for students to leave our immedi- On Sundays, Third-Form students may go to Half Town, Full Town and
Second Beach and are required to be back on campus by 6:30 p.m.

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ate campus. Students may not, however, leave without either notify-
ing the appropriate administrator, being in the company of a faculty/ Fourth-Form Students may go to Half Town after their last school
staff member or obtaining permission, i.e., “signing out” (as described commitment during the academic week and are required to be back
in more detail below). Failure to meet or follow these expectations on campus by 6:30 p.m. Fourth-Form students may go to Half Town
could result in a student being restricted to their dormitory, to/from on Saturdays after their last school commitment. On Saturdays,
campus or appearing before the Honor Board. Boarding students may Fourth-Form students are required to be back on campus by 9:30
only leave campus after 6:30 a.m. and before the start of the academ- p.m.; On Sundays, Fourth-Form students may go to Half Town, Full
ic day with specific permission from the Dean on Duty. Permissions for Town and Second Beach and are required to be back on campus by
early morning trips off campus must be obtained by 10:15 p.m. the 6:30 p.m.
previous evening.
Fifth-Form Students may go to Half Town after their last school com-
Third-, Fourth- and Fifth-Form Students may not leave campus during mitment during the academic week. During certain times of the year,
the academic day for any reason unless they have specific permission as determined by the Dean of Students office, Fifth-Formers are
from the Dean of Students Office. allowed to be off campus in Half Town and at the Beach during the
Sixth-Form Students may leave campus (not in cars) during the academic week and on Sundays until 7:30 p.m. (6:30 at other times).
academic day during their free periods, provided they follow the On Saturdays, Fifth-Form students are required to be back on campus
procedures outlined below. by 10 p.m. On Sundays, Fifth-Form students may go to Half Town,
Full Town and Second Beach.
Campus Sign-In/Out (SISO) Policy Sixth-Form Students may go to Half Town during the academic day
Each time a student enters or leaves the school’s campus, the student provided they have off campus permissions and sign in/out properly on
is required to sign in/out using REACH, our online system. Students REACH. During certain times of the year, as determined by the Dean of
leaving campus for school-sponsored athletic contests or field trips Students office, Sixth-Formers are allowed to be off campus in Half
are not required to sign out. Day students are required to sign in Town and at the Beach during the academic week and on Sundays until
when they arrive to campus in the morning and sign out when they 7:30 p.m. (6:30 at other times). On Saturdays, Sixth-Form students are
leave for the day. Third-, Fourth- and Fifth-Form day students are required to be back on campus by 11 p.m. On Sundays, Sixth-Form
not allowed to leave campus during the academic day, but may sign students may go to Half Town, Full Town and Second Beach.
out during acceptable hours as outlined in the policies below. Sixth-
Form day students may leave campus (not in cars) during the Full Town
academic day during their free periods, provided they follow the Full Town is the school’s common phrase for downtown Newport.
procedures outlined below. Students are not allowed to go to Full Town during the academic
week without permission from the Dean of Students Office. Leaving
When students sign in/out from campus, they are expected to remain campus for Full Town requires compliance with the school’s Campus
on Aquidneck Island. Students may go to private homes only with the Sign-In/Out Policy, and additionally:
permission of the school and under the supervision of an SG parent.
All students may go to Full Town on Saturday after their last school
Half Town commitment. Third-Form students are required to be back on campus
Half Town is the school’s common phrase for the area at the bottom of by 9 p.m.; Fourth-Form by 9:30 p.m.; Fifth-Form by 10 p.m.; and
the hill on route 138A, from the Newport/Middletown town line (at Sixth-Form by 11 p.m. On Sundays, students may generally go to
First Beach) to the traffic light at the intersection of 138A (Aquidneck Full Town between 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Avenue) and 214 (Valley Road). Leaving campus for Half Town requires
following the Campus Sign In/Out Policy, and additionally: Second Beach
St. George’s school is in close proximity to Sachuest (Second) Beach.
Third-Form Students are not allowed to go to Half Town during the Students are only allowed to go to the beach during the designated
academic week (Monday-Friday) without permission from a Dean. times and following the designated systems outlined in the SISO policy.
Third-Form students may go to Half Town on Saturdays after their last
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 The school year occurs during the off-season at the beach, and life- Special Circumstances
guards are therefore not on duty. Swimming and surfing in the ocean We understand that in certain situations a day student may need to drive
come with risks. We encourage students who do go to the beach to off campus during the school day; in these special circumstances, they are

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use the “buddy” system. Depending on when a student wishes to go, required to seek permission in advance from the Dean of Students Office.
the student is required to either follow the Campus Sign-In/Out Policy
(outlined above) or, for early morning trips, obtain permission the Consequences
prior evening. St. George’s treats Beach Permission similarly to Half St. George’s takes the safety of its students very seriously and, there-
Town Permissions. fore, we are cautious in dealing with vehicles driving on and off cam-
pus. If a day student should not abide by these expectations, or other-
Run/Bike/Early Morning Surfing wise irresponsibly uses an automobile or other mechanized transporta-
Students are welcome to ride their bikes and run off campus. Prior to tion, the student may lose driving privileges and face other disciplinary
leaving campus for either activity, however, students are required to consequences.
notify the Dean on Duty (by texting or calling the Dean on Duty’s cell
phone) and file a route plan, including departure and return times and Boarding Students
the names of everyone participating. Upon return to campus, students Boarding students may ride in a car with any St. George’s parent with-
are required to check back in with the Dean on Duty in person or via out the school’s permission, though students must still adhere to the
the Dean on Duty’s cell phone. Students are also required to sign Campus Sign-In/Out Policy and stay on Aquidneck Island. Other rela-
in/out on REACH. If students wish to do these activities after 6:30 tives and older siblings require the permission of the Dean on Duty.
a.m. before the start of the academic day (8:30 a.m.) they must get
Boarding students are required to have the school’s permission to ride
permission from the Dean on Duty the previous night by 10:15 p.m.
in any non-commercial (taxis and limousines are examples of “com-
Cars and Driving Privileges mercial” vehicles) or non-school-owned or operated automobile that
is not being driven by a St. George’s parent or faculty member. Stu-
Boarding students may not keep or drive automobiles or other mecha- dents may not hitchhike.
nized vehicles on campus or on Aquidneck Island, except with the
Dean of Students’ permission, and written authorization of parents/ Boarding students may not ride in day students’ cars during the aca-
guardian. Permission may only be granted in extraordinary circum- demic week. On weekends, boarding students are required to request
stances. The following additional guidelines apply: permission from the Dean on Duty to ride with a day student on
Aquidneck Island, as follows:
• Day students are permitted to drive to campus and then to drive
off campus at the end of the day; once on campus, they are not • After their last academic or extracurricular commitment on Satur-
permitted to leave campus as they please or to drive around on day and before campus check-in; or Sunday before 6:30/7:30 p.m.
campus until they leave school for the day. Students are required • Both students – meaning the driver and the passenger – are
to register their automobile with the Dean of Students Office and required to request this permission EACH TIME they want to
have a copy of their driver’s license and automobile registration ride in a car/drive with a boarding student.
on file. Cars must be registered with Campus Safety and display • The Dean on Duty can grant permission only if both students
a proper parking permit. have specific written permission from their parents to ride/drive
• Day students are required to park in the appropriate lots and with the other on file in the Dean of Students Office.
leave their automobile there until they leave campus for the day.
• Day students may not drive boarding students, unless they have Please remember that driving/riding permissions are distinct from week-
permission from the Dean on Duty (as described more fully end permissions. Weekend permissions do not cover car permissions.
below). Permission may only be granted when proper documen-
tation from parents is on file in the Dean of Students Office.
Security and Emergencies
• Students are required to comply with all laws, rules and regula- St. George’s School takes the safety of its students and the community
tions of the Rhode Island Department of Transportation. very seriously. There are systems in place in the event of an emergency
on campus, and regular drills are conducted to make all those on cam-
pus aware of the procedures. While school is in session, there is 24-
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 Dress Code and Appearance shoes, sandals or boots (winter). As above, skirts and dresses
St. George’s School dress code is based on our belief that student dress must be longer than length of fingertips when standing relaxed
with arms at sides. No shorts, sneakers or flip-flops should be

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should reflect the values of the school and respect the seriousness of
our purpose. St. George’s students are expected to be appropriately worn on these occasions; in addition, dresses must cover shoul-
dressed, whether on campus or representing the school elsewhere. ders or a sweater or wrap must be worn.
Accordingly, students are expected to adhere to the spirit of the dress Dress Down Days
code. Clothing should be neat, clean, presentable and functional. Occasionally, as announced, students may be allowed to “Dress
Faculty members, guided by the dress code, may determine what Down” in more casual clothes for a school day or school function.
constitutes appropriate dress. Any student not in dress code may Typically, Dress Down Days are fundraisers managed through the
receive a dress code violation which is reported to the Dean of Stu- Community Service Council, where students may pay in order to
dents Office; the student is expected to change clothes. If changing dress casually during a specific class day. All funds for these events
clothes results in being late to or missing a school commitment, that are donated to various charities.
infraction may also be reported to the Dean of Students Office. Dress Down dress consists specifically of:
Class Dress • Clothes that are neat, clean and in good repair; no inappropriate
Class Dress is in effect at the beginning of the academic day at 8:30 tops (revealing or logos); no pajamas or slippers; no exposed
a.m. and continues through the end of the school day and includes all shoulders, cleavage or midriffs.
school appointments. Students should be in Class Dress when in any
academic building, the chapel or the dining hall. Aspects of the Casual Dress
school’s dress code are dictated by gender; in accordance with Rhode At times appropriate for casual dress, outside of the school day and
Island law, the school supports students according to their specific school functions, students are permitted to dress casually, as long as
gender identity and expression. clothing maintains a level of necessary respect, as a reflection of the
standards of the school community.
Class Dress consists specifically of:
Points of Clarification for All Dress Codes
• Male — blazer with turtleneck or collared shirt with tie; khakis,
• Clothing may not have images or innuendos that depict or refer-
corduroys or Bermuda length shorts; dress shoes, boots, sneakers
ence alcohol, drugs or are otherwise offensive to an individual
or leather flip-flops.
or group;
• Female — collared shirt, or non-collared shirt with blazer or • Beach attire on campus is not allowed outside of the pool area;
sweater; khakis, corduroys, Bermuda length shorts, skirts or • Hats should never be worn in the academic buildings, dining hall
dresses; dress shoes, boots, sneakers or leather flip-flops. Skirts or chapel, unless required by religious practices;
and dresses must be longer than length of fingertips when • Shoes are always required in the academic buildings and
standing relaxed with arms at sides. dining hall;
• Rubber flip flops (shower shoes) may only be worn during times
Formal Dress of Casual Dress;
On more formal occasions, such as special chapel services or for other • Shoes and boots with laces must be tied; and
special events, the dress of students is expected to reflect an added • Outerwear like fleece and non-hooded sweatshirts may be worn
level of formality. in cold weather.

Formal Dress consists, at minimum, specifically of: Harassment, Discrimination, Bullying and Hazing
• Male — blazer with turtleneck or collared shirt and tie; dress The school is committed to providing a safe learning environment for
slacks, khakis or corduroys; dress shoes or boots (winter). No all members of its community; one that is free from harassment,
shorts, sneakers or flip-flops should be worn on these occasions. discrimination, bullying and hazing. The school is also committed to
clearly and promptly addressing any behavior that is impeding the
• Female — collared shirt or non-collared shirt with blazer or learning of any student or interfering with the experience of any
sweater; corduroys, khakis, dress slacks, skirts or dresses; dress other member of the school community. The school expects that all
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 members of the school community will treat each other in a civil man- Bullying: Bullying is characterized by a power differential and involves
ner and with respect for differences. Through education and interven- aggressive behavior that is repeated and intended to cause harm.
tion, the school makes every effort to achieve an educational environ- Bullying is defined as the repeated use by one or more students of

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ment that is free from harassment, discrimination, bullying and hazing. a written, verbal or electronic expression or a physical act or gesture
or any combination thereof that:
Harassment, discrimination, bullying and hazing are serious offenses,
prohibited by federal and/or state law as well as the policies of the • Causes physical or emotional harm to the targeted student or
school. The school will not tolerate harassment, discrimination, hazing damage to the targeted student’s property;
or bullying of any kind, whether it is of a general nature or consistent • Places the targeted student in reasonable fear of harm to himself
with any of the specific examples described below. Where inappropri- or herself or of damage to his or her property; creates a hostile
ate conduct is found, the school will act promptly with the goal of environment at school for the targeted student;
eliminating the conduct and taking whatever other corrective action it • Infringes on the rights of the targeted student at school; or
deems necessary. • Materially and substantially disrupts the educational process or
the orderly operation of the school.
Definitions
Harassment or Discrimination: Illegal harassment or discrimination is Bullying can include, but is not limited to, any of the following: 1) hit-
conduct or behavior which relates to race, color, religion, sex, age, ting, slapping, pushing and other physical conduct that causes bodily
marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, harm; 2) threatening in a manner that puts someone down or is cruel;
veteran status, physical or mental disability, national origin, or ancestry 3) deliberately excluding someone as a way to humiliate or demean
or other protected category and is personally offensive or threatening, them; 4) sexually harassing conduct; 5) hazing activities.
impairs morale, or is so pervasive or severe that it has the purpose or
effect of: Cyberbullying: Cyberbullying is bullying through the use of technolo-
gy or electronic devices such as telephones, cell phones, computers,
• Creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment; fax machines and the Internet. It includes, but is not limited to, email,
• Interfering unreasonably with an individual’s academic instant messages, text messages and Internet postings, whether on a
performance; or web page, in a blog, any form of social media or otherwise.
• Creating a situation where academic decisions of a student depend
on his or her submitting to and/or not objecting to the behavior. Cyberbullying may include, but is not limited to, any of the following
kinds of behaviors: 1) taking a private email, instant message or text
Discrimination and harassment can take many forms. Examples include message and forwarding it, or threatening to forward it to others or
but are not limited to: 1) limiting opportunities to participate in certain posting it where others can see it to embarrass or intimidate a person;
clubs, teams or activities based on certain characteristics; 2) slurs, 2) spreading hurtful rumors online about another person; 3) threaten-
jokes, statements, remarks, questions, gestures, pictures, emails, texts ing or insulting through aggressive emails, instant messages or text
or cartoons regarding legally protected status that are derogatory or messages; 4) posting, or threatening to post embarrassing pictures of
demeaning to an individual’s or group’s characteristics or that promote someone online without his or her permission; 5) creating a web page
stereotypes; 3) demands for sexual favors in exchange for favorable or blog in which the creator assumes the identity of another person or
treatment, academic rewards or continued participation in a program the knowing impersonation of another person as the author of posted
or project; 4) offensive or unwelcome sexual flirtation, advances or content or messages, if the creation or impersonation causes any of
touching; 5) obscene, demeaning or abusive commentary about an the conditions listed in the definition of bullying listed above.
individual’s body or other personal characteristics; 6) audiotaping or
videotaping individuals in potentially embarrassing situations and/or Hazing: Hazing is defined as conduct or a method of initiation into
forwarding such taped material to others; and 7) responding to refusals any student organization which willfully or recklessly endangers the
to provide sexual favors with verbal, emotional or physical abuse. physical or mental health of any student or other person, regardless
of consent of the individuals involved.
Often harassing behavior results from ignorance or insensitivity to the
feelings of others. Being mindful of how one’s behavior is affecting Examples of hazing include, but are not limited to: whipping, beating,
others, and communicating the effect of the behavior of others are branding, forced calisthenics, exposure to the weather, forced consump-
good ways to minimize harassment. tion of any food, liquor, beverage, drug or other substance, or any other
brutal treatment or forced physical activity which is likely to adversely
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 affect the physical health or safety of a student or other person, or which learning experience. We place the student’s best interests above all
subjects a student or other person to extreme mental stress, including other considerations.
extended deprivation of sleep or rest or extended isolation.

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Identifying Sexual Harassment
While harassment, discrimination, bullying and hazing all fall within Sexual harassment can take various forms, many of which violate
a spectrum of interpersonal aggression and sometimes violence, they state or federal laws. Not all forms of sexual harassment may be read-
are not synonymous. Hazing is predicated on inclusion and can some- ily apparent to every member of the community. It may be direct and
times be overlooked because it can appear as neither particularly overt, or it may be subtle and ambiguous. It may be behavior that is
aggressive or as intended to harm. In addition, hazing can sometimes repeated, or it may be behavior that occurs only once. It is not social
be confusing for students to understand because they might consent or courting behavior between equals, but rather the assertion of power
to the behavior. It is important to note that because hazing involves over another individual that puts that individual at a disadvantage.
a group context and the power differential of current members and
those seeking membership or acceptance by the group, peer pressure It is the responsibility of all members of the community to ensure that
and a coercive environment can exist and interfere with consent. their words, actions and interactions with others always reflect the
Therefore, conduct can be deemed to be hazing regardless of a intent to promote respect and trust. Attempts to justify such behavior
person’s willingness to participate. as a “prank” or “joke” do not change its harassing nature if the
object of the joke is not a willing participant. Whatever the basis for
Sexual Harassment the harassment, it is prohibited.
The school condemns and expressly prohibits sexual contact or rela-
tionships between adults and students and sexual harassment of any When trying to identify whether behavior is “harassing,” it is crucial
kind. While the school must comply with state and federal laws deal- to distinguish student-to-student interactions from sexual intimacy
ing with sexual harassment, our policy also seeks to educate members between students and adults, which is always prohibited. Physical
of the community about the nature of sexual harassment and to do contact between students that is intended and perceived by those
whatever we can to prevent it from occurring. involved as positive, healthy, and appropriate to their age and experi-
ence is likely to occur. However, inappropriate physical relationships
Sexual Harassment is defined as sexual advances (either verbal or between students are described and prohibited in the school’s written
physical), requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical expectations of students.
conduct of a sexual nature which affects a student’s emotional well-
being or interferes with a student’s academic performance or participa- When these behaviors occur between an adult and a student, it is
tion in co-curricular or extracurricular activities, or which has the pur- irrelevant whether the behavior is welcome or unwelcome. There is no
pose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive learning circumstance in which these behaviors between adults and students
or social environment. are permissible. The following behaviors are examples of harassing
behaviors. The list is suggestive rather than exhaustive, and members
By the same token, harassment of an adult by a student or by another of the community should seek advice and assistance in any circum-
adult may have legal implications. Sexual harassment of an adult stance in which they are made to feel uncomfortable by the behaviors
occurs under the law when submission to such conduct is either an of another.
explicit or implicit term or condition of employment or any employ-
ment decision (e.g., promotion, training, timekeeping or overtime Some examples of harassment are:
assignments, etc.); or the conduct has the purpose or effect of sub- • Physical assault, including rape or any coerced or non-consensual
stantially interfering with an individual’s work performance, or creating sexual relations whether in a pre-existing relationship or not
an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment. • Sexual advances, whether they involve physical touching or not
The school is unequivocally committed to ensuring the safety and • Sexual physical contact
integrity of student growth. We actively educate each and every • Sexual or lewd jokes, remarks, leering, whistling, brushing
member of the school community about the proper roles and relation- against the body, or other suggestive or insulting gestures or
ships that comprise community life. We set forth and seek every comments about another's body
opportunity to talk about the importance of boundaries. We expect • Discussion of one’s own sexual experiences or activities, or
that the life experience of adults at the school will enrich the student’s inquiries into one’s sexual experiences or activities unless
appropriate to medical, counseling or disciplinary situations
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 • Audiotaping or videotaping others in sexual or other potentially school determines that it is of sufficient severity to warrant disciplinary
embarrassing circumstances and forwarding or threatening to measures or other remedial action. Conduct need not meet the legal
forward the taped material to others definitions of harassment, discrimination, hazing or bullying to violate

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• Intimidating or suggestive remarks about an individual’s sexual the school’s expectations for appropriate behavior and be actionable.
orientation, whether actual or implied
• Sexually suggestive or degrading sounds or remarks (written, Prevention
oral, or electronically transmitted), including graffiti and the The school is committed to providing the healthiest possible school
spreading of sexual rumors, made to or about another member environment for all members of our community. As such, the school
of the community regularly engages students, faculty and staff in opportunities to under-
• The use of school technology to transmit sexually suggestive, stand and put into practice community standards and expectations.
offensive, and/or degrading material, whether received at the
school or elsewhere Training for students, faculty and staff that is specific to harassment,
• The open display of sexually offensive objects, pictures, and discrimination, bullying, hazing and sexual harassment is provided at
messages regular intervals at developmentally appropriate levels each school
year. The aim of such training is to prevent such behaviors from
Hostile Environment occurring and to equip community members with the understanding,
A hostile environment is one in which discrimination, harassment, skills and support to adequately respond to such instances should
hazing or bullying causes the school environment to be permeated they occur.
with intimidation, ridicule or insult that is sufficiently severe or Training occurs for groups of students and employees around particu-
pervasive to alter the conditions of a student’s education. lar topics. The school may also require individuals to attend such train-
Retaliation ing to improve their understanding of the issues surrounding harass-
ment, discrimination, bullying, hazing and sexual harassment and the
Retaliation is any form of intimidation, reprisal or harassment directed importance of preventing such instances. Information is always avail-
against a student who reports discrimination, harassment, hazing or able through the Office of the Dean of Students and the Human
bullying; provides information during an investigation of such behav- Resources Office. In addition, the school works closely with attorneys
ior; or witnesses or has reliable information about such behavior. All and health care professionals who can provide additional information
members of the St. George’s community should understand that and training to members of the school community when needed.
behavior which may not specifically be intended to be retaliatory may
be perceived as retaliatory by the target. As such, careful attention Reporting Complaints
must be paid to interactions with those who have made reports or The school will not tolerate and responds vigorously to any reported
participated in investigations under this policy. harassment, discrimination, bullying, hazing or sexual harassment of
Retaliation against any individual for reporting violations of the policy, students, faculty, staff or family members of employees residing on
whether by the object of the complaint or someone else, will not be the grounds by members of the community, vendors, contractors,
tolerated and will be subject to the same strict discipline as harass- other third parties having agreements or other contacts with the
ment, discrimination, hazing or bullying itself. Each retaliatory offense school, supporters of the school (donors, volunteers, alumni, parents)
will be investigated and sanctioned separately. Individuals who them- and/or visitors to the school.
selves are not complainants, but who participate in an investigation, Even when students or adults are not certain about whether they have
for example, as witnesses or investigators, will also be protected from been subject to or witnessed harassment, discrimination, hazing or bul-
retaliation under this policy. lying, it is important that the behavior be reported. We care and protect
Legal Definitions and School Policy those who come forward when they feel they are ready to do so.

It is important to bear in mind that stricter standards of behavior than Any individual who believes that she or he has been subject to dis-
those provided by law may apply under the policies of the school in crimination, harassment, hazing or bullying may consult with the Head
order that we may prevent inappropriate verbal and physical conduct. of School, the Director of Counseling, the Human Resources Manager,
The school reserves the right to apply disciplinary measures and other the Dean of Faculty, the Dean of Students, another trusted adult, the
corrective action in a case of a single expression, act or gesture, if the police or an anonymous hotline.
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 Any member of the faculty or staff who witnesses or otherwise including falsifying information, will result in discipline being imposed,
becomes aware of discrimination, harassment, hazing or bullying in up to and including dismissal from school.
violation of this policy or who becomes aware of retaliation against a

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student who provides information concerning a violation of this policy Records
is required to report it immediately to the Dean of Students, the Dean Following disposition, all records of complaints will be retained by the
of Faculty or the Human Resources Manager. Such reporting does not Dean of Students or the Human Resources Manager, as applicable,
discharge the obligation of the faculty or staff member to report and by the school’s attorney. These records will be accessible on a
actions covered by reporting laws to the appropriate legal authority. need-to-know basis only.
A member of the faculty or staff may not make promises of confiden-
tiality to a student or parent who informs him/her of an allegation of Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting
harassment, discrimination, hazing, bullying or retaliation. The school is dedicated to the goal of protecting its students from child
abuse and neglect and to responding effectively to incidents of child
An individual who needs to report an incident of harassment, discrimi-
abuse and neglect. The school will work cooperatively with all agencies
nation, bullying, hazing or sexual harassment may contact the Head of
responsible for addressing child abuse and neglect, including the
School, the Director of Counseling, the Human Resources Manager,
Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) and the police.
the Dean of Faculty, the Dean of Students, another trusted adult, the
Under Rhode Island law, all school employees are required to report
police or an anonymous hotline..
suspected abuse or neglect of children under the age of 18. Under
Response to Complaints school policy, any school employee who believes that a report should
be filed with the DCYF is also required to inform the Head of School
While the school cannot promise strict confidentiality, because infor- or the Head of School’s designate.
mation must be shared in order to conduct an effective investigation,
the school releases information concerning complaints of harassment, Child abuse and neglect includes verbal abuse, physical abuse, acting
discrimination, hazing, bullying and retaliation only on a need-to- or failing to act in a way that puts a child's welfare and health at risk,
know basis, such as to conduct a comprehensive investigation or to sexual abuse, sexual exploitation (including prostitution and pornogra-
ensure that the requirements of this policy and applicable law are met. phy), excessive corporal punishment, abandonment, failure to provide
Once a report of harassment, discrimination, bullying, hazing or sexual the minimum degree of care or proper supervision and failure to pro-
harassment involving students is made, the Dean of Students, the vide adequate food, clothing, shelter or medical care.
Director of Counseling, the Dean of Faculty and/or the Human The school takes seriously all reports of child abuse, whether reported
Resources Manager will typically investigate the reported incident. In to occur at school or outside of school, and will report all cases to the
some cases, the Head of School may ask other administrators or an appropriate authorities. If a student or parent believes that the student
outside investigator to help conduct the investigation. In other cases, has been subjected to child abuse or neglect by a school employee, or
if it is determined that no investigation is necessary, the case would be if the student or parent suspects or witnesses any incident of child
handled by the Dean of Students Office and/or the Dean of Faculty. abuse or neglect by a school employee, the student or parent should
False Charges/Cooperation In Investigation contact the Head of School or any other administrator to report such
incident.
Because allegations of discrimination, harassment, hazing or bullying
are serious and can be damaging to the accused persons’ reputations, Electronic Communications and Acceptable Use
any person who knowingly, maliciously or recklessly makes a false com-
plaint will be subject to severe discipline. In addition, because candor The following policies and guidelines outline the standards for accept-
and honesty are essential to the investigation and remediation process, able use of institution technology resources. This includes, but is not
they are required of all participants, including third-party witnesses. limited to, campus equipment, software, network, data and communi-
cation devices. Each member of the St. George’s School community is
The withholding of any material information, in an investigation, even required to act in respect of these policies and guidelines and always
to protect someone, by complainants, witnesses and/or the accused abide by the standards outlined for acceptable use. Those who do not
party is prohibited. Students are expected to cooperate fully in an comply will face suspension or termination of system privileges in
investigation conducted by the school; failure to demonstrate such addition to the appropriate disciplinary measures.
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 St. George’s provides and maintains computing and communication The St. George’s School network and its connection to the Internet are
technologies to support the education of its students and the teaching solely for the purposes of education and limited personal use. Selling
and administrative responsibilities of its faculty and staff. Access to our access to St. George’s School resources, and/or engaging in commer-

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network is a privilege that is granted to members of the school com- cial activities that use any part of the network is theft. Hosting for
munity as long as they use it responsibly. St. George’s retains all rights personal use, including but not limited to game servers and web
to monitor network use and user accounts. Users should not have servers is strictly prohibited.
expectations of privacy. Educational and research activities on our net-
work have the highest priority. Content Sharing & Storage: Students are expected to have all file
sharing disabled on their computers when connected to the network.
Users are expected to understand and abide by the rules for use of This includes illegal folder and music sharing, bit torrent sites/applica-
technology at St. George’s School. All school rules, particularly those tions, etc. Students are provided with cloud/network storage. This can
pertaining to dishonesty, bullying and harassment, are applicable to be used to backup academic-related data. We recommend all students
the use of computers, telephones, mobile devices and other related purchase an external storage drive 250GB or larger for running sched-
technologies. If a student’s infraction involves the breaking of a major uled backups of their personal data.
school rule, it will be dealt with under the guidelines for the Honor
Code. For some infractions, a student’s computer, personal equipment, Email Etiquette: All email communications and postings are expected
or network access may be restricted, confiscated or denied. to be in good taste at all times. Understanding that a wide variety of
members of our community have access to these public resources, stu-
Bullying/Harassment: St. George’s School has a zero-tolerance policy dents must not create or send messages with inappropriate language,
concerning cyberbullying and harassment. Electronic harassment of pictures or innuendo. It is a violation of the Honor Code to access,
any kind (e.g. personal email messages, websites, community posts, attempt to access or copy another user’s electronic mail.
voice mail messages, texting, social media, etc.) will be treated as a
violation of the Honor Code and dealt with accordingly. Copyright: Members of our community are expected to follow all
copyright laws as they pertain to the downloading, copying or distri-
Inappropriate Materials: Accessing or distributing materials from the bution of commercial software and copyrighted media (movies, music,
dark web, drug content, pornographic material, and/or any other material etc.). Violators could suffer legal consequences as well as jeopardize
inappropriate for a school environment are considered violations of school the school’s reputation. St. George’s will not install school licensed
rules. Furthermore, making public or disseminating any material pertaining software on personal devices.
to the dark web or that is drug, pornographic, violent or otherwise harm-
ful will be treated as harassment. Disseminating the Internet address Safety: Never give out personal information (address, phone number,
of sites containing such material may also result in disciplinary action. etc.) over the Internet to someone whom you do not know. Students,
faculty and staff are expected to keep their passwords private and
Intentional Negligence: Knowingly engaging in, or promoting in any protect the security of their computers/data. Users are also required
way, any activity that might damage the operating systems or the data to change their passwords semi-annually, when instructed by the
stored on any computer, removing or modifying system files, or dis- Technology Department. Passwords are never to be written down.
rupting any network services will result in disciplinary action. This All devices should be password-protected, including but not limited
includes intercepting or monitoring any network communications, to laptops, mobile phones and personal tablets. If you believe your
creating and/or disseminating software deemed harmful to the net- password information has been compromised, change it immediately
work operation, or finding ways to compromise or circumvent any and speak with a Technology Department staff member.
network security or restrictions.
Privacy: St. George’s School reserves the right to examine material
Network: Users have access to the school’s wireless network. This stored on or transmitted through its facilities, if there is a potential
network is available in all classroom buildings, Library, Campus Center, violation of our acceptable use policy or legal violation. Access to
dormitory common rooms and many outdoor locations. Students are electronic data will be granted to technicians or administrators in order
absolutely prohibited from setting up personal wireless access points, to address issues, perform maintenance or respond to an emergency
mobile hotspots, wireless printers or any other ad hoc networks in situation. These designated staff members will not access electronic
their dorm rooms as they will interfere with the school network. data unless necessary and will respect the privacy of those users.

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 The school expects that its users will only access files and messages age the insurance claim process for students. Students are required to
that belong to them, and that messages “from” a particular person’s provide the appropriate documentation/police reports for stolen laptops.
username were indeed created by that person. Obtaining a password

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that belongs to someone else, posting a message under someone Mobile Device/Phone Policy
else’s name or using someone else’s network privileges to access files, While recognizing the value of mobile technology and communication,
school systems or email is a violation of the Honor Code. Changing or St. George’s is committed to creating a welcoming environment in
“spoofing” the computer name, IP address or MAC address is also which our community members actively interact with each other and
considered dishonest under this policy. guests. In an effort to promote personal engagement, the school asks
that all community members adhere to the following expectations:
Social Media/Networking: Social Media offers a wide array of tools
that students use in order to stay connected with family and friends. • All student mobile phone numbers must be registered with the
This includes, but is not limited to Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Dean of Students Office.
YouTube, Snapchat and Instagram. Increased access to technology • Mobile devices including but not limited to phones and wearable
also offers distractions from academic and personal engagement on technology should not be in use during school activities (classes,
campus, and therefore we encourage students to limit their time on chapel, performances or lectures, study halls, meals, etc.)
social media during the school day. • Whether for calls, texting or emailing, mobile phones should be
Technology (Laptop) Program: Throughout their tenure at St. George’s, used only in quiet spaces, where their use will not deter from or
students must be prepared to use their school-issued computer any interrupt others’ personal interactions.
time a teacher requires them to do so. Therefore, it must be main- • Students are expected to password protect their mobile devices to
tained in working order, with all pre-installed SG software. If your avoid data/privacy issues in the event a device is lost or stolen. It
laptop is not in working order, visit the Laptop Shop immediately. is highly recommended that students employ a location-based
Students may not dismantle their laptop hardware or allow uncertified tracking solution (i.e. Find My iPhone) to more easily recover lost
individuals to service their machines as this will void their extended devices. Those students who connect their phones to SG Google
warranty. Deleting programs, changing the operating system or accounts will abide by our mobile device management policy
installing programs that make the machine unusable, will force the including device encryption and specific passcode requirements.
technology staff to return your computer to its original condition.
Students who violate this policy will, at a faculty member’s discretion,
Selling your school-issued computer and SG licensed software during
be disciplined and possibly have their device confiscated for an appro-
your tenure at St. George’s is considered a violation of the Honor
priate period of time. Repeated violations will lead to campus restric-
Code and will result in the appropriate disciplinary measures.
tion and longer periods of confiscation.
Laptop Shop: Students must seek assistance from the Laptop Shop
when problems first arise. We strive to provide our students with a
Sexting
comprehensive support environment, offering in-house repairs for The school prohibits students from using technology devices (whether
school-issued Lenovo and Apple computers. We will assist students owned by the student or the school, and whether through use of the
with hardware warranty repairs, insurance claims and remedy issues school’s network or outside of the school’s network, and whether used
with software applications and network connectivity. All computers on or off campus) to send any written message or image that contains
must be running the English language version of the operating system. explicit representations or references to sexual conduct, sexual excite-
The Laptop Shop is located on the second floor of the Brown Center ment, or nudity (commonly known as “sexting” with or without
and is open weekdays from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. The Laptop Shop sells consent). Rhode Island law prohibits anyone (regardless of age) from
Ethernet cables, power cords and other peripherals for our school- disseminating obscene or pornographic images of minors and prohibits
issued Lenovo and Apple computers only. Charges are applied to the a minor from transmitting an indecent visual depiction of himself or
student’s SG account. Accessories for personal computers are not herself to another person; the school is be required by law to contact
supplied by the Laptop Shop. local authorities should any student violate this policy.

Lost/Stolen Equipment: Students are responsible for reporting lost or Tobacco Policy
stolen school-issued technology immediately. Reports should be submit- In compliance with state regulations, smoking is not permitted on
ted to the Technology staff and Campus Safety. Technology staff man- the St. George’s School campus. The possession, use, purchase or

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 distribution of tobacco or nicotine delivery devices and systems, is concern for the health and safety of students extends beyond the
strictly prohibited. This includes e-cigarettes and all oral tobacco prod- bounds of the school’s campus, the school may take action with
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consume various substances are classified as "paraphernalia," and are at the school or elsewhere, as it deems appropriate, in the school’s
addressed in our "Use of Drugs and Alcohol" policy. sole discretion.

Consistent with the school’s commitment to healthy behavior and Parents’ Role in Alcohol/Drug Abuse Prevention
decision-making, counseling and education about the health-related Parents are expected to support the school’s drug, alcohol and tobacco
consequences of tobacco use (and its more modern equivalents) policies. It is critical that parents reinforce the message that students’
may be required if the school is concerned about a student’s use of use and/or possession of alcohol, drugs and/or illegal substances is not
these products. tolerated in this community.
All tobacco/nicotine violations will result in a room search by the The Dean of Students and Director of Counseling encourage conversa-
Dean of Students office. tions with parents and students ona variety of matters, including alcohol
The school’s typical response to students’ use of tobacco products is and drug-related issues.
as follows:
Peer Concern
• First offense: Student receives a Letter of Concern shared with If students ever have a concern regarding a peer's safety, health or
parents and advisor, Saturday night Room Restriction, Sunday well-being they may bring it to any faculty member or administrator,
Morning Detention/Community Beautification, one week of including a dorm parent, advisor, the Director of Counseling and the
Campus Restriction, required evaluation with the school physi- Dean of Students. There is never a disciplinary response to a peer con-
cian (outside/home dentist if chewing tobacco), required evalua- cern, nor are students ever placed into the random drug and alcohol
tion with one of the school's counselors. screening process as a result of a substance related peer concern.
• Second offense: Student receives a Formal Warning shared with Similarly, a student who reports a peer concern will not be disciplined
parents and advisor, Saturday night Room Restriction, Sunday if s/he was also participating in the breaking of school rules as they
Morning Detention/Community Beautification, one week of relate to the peer concern. The student's identity who reports a peer
Room Restriction, two weeks of Campus Restriction. concern will be kept confidential and will never be revealed without
• Third offense: Appearance before the Honor Board for failure to that student's permission.
meet Community Expectations
• Additional subsequent infractions of this policy would result in an Sanctuary — Drug and Alcohol Use Prevention
additional appearance before the Honor Board for consideration The school’s Drug and Alcohol Use Intervention Policy provides stu-
of dismissal. dents with a way to access support around alcohol and substance
abuse issues without concern that reaching out for help will trigger
Use Of Drugs and Alcohol the disciplinary process. The use and abuse of alcohol and drugs can
Students may not use, possess, bring to campus, purchase or distribute lead to serious health consequences, both short-term and long-term;
alcohol, or other unauthorized mind-altering drugs or substances, as a way of letting students know that their health and safety are of
and/or any paraphernalia associated with the use of these items paramount concern, the school encourages students to ask for help
including hookah pens, vaporizers and any other delivery systems, should they find themselves impaired, ill or struggling with substance
and may not intentionally misuse products that can act as inhalants, abuse. Any student may invoke this policy on his or her own behalf,
while enrolled at the school. Students engaging in the use of these or on behalf of another student, simply by contacting anyone on the
substances or devices will be found in violation of the school’s Honor faculty, staff or administration at the school and using the term “sanc-
Code and be subject to additional sanctions up to and including dis- tuary.” Sanctuary may be invoked due to the ill-effects of recent
missal from school. ingestion of a banned substance, chronic substance use or abuse
or past use or abuse that may be impairing functioning at school.
Students remaining present while others are violating this rule may also If a student is already involved in the disciplinary process because
face disciplinary action. Furthermore, off-campus parties or comparable of alcohol or substance abuse, Sanctuary may not be invoked.
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whether medical attention is warranted, and the student’s parents, alcohol and/or drugs and is not dismissed from the school, the student
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medical staff will be notified. Subsequently, it will be determined and be required to undergo regular testing for drugs and/or alcohol
whether any follow-up evaluation or counseling is needed in an for the remainder of the student’s enrollment at St. George’s. The
off-campus medical or substance abuse treatment program. In a case regular drug screening test will be performed in the Health Center
with such follow-up, off-campus evaluation or counseling, the stu- under the supervision of a Health Center staff member.
dent’s advisor and the Director of Counseling will be kept informed
as appropriate. If lengthy follow-up is needed, the student may be The cost of the substance use evaluation and drug testing will gener-
allowed or required to take a medical leave of absence. ally be billed to the parents, who may submit the bill to their health
insurance company.
In all other cases, after admission, care and recovery, the student will
have conferences with the school Physician and the Director of Coun- Statement on Consensual Sexual Behavior
seling after which substance use counseling will occur and the student St. George’s School recognizes that the desire to be intimate with
will be required to undergo regular drug and alcohol testing for the another person can be a normal part of human development. At the
remainder of their St. George’s career. same time, given the complicated personal emotional and legal issues
surrounding sexual intimacy, the school does not endorse or condone
Repeated offenses regarding the use of drugs or alcohol by any stu- intimate sexual activity among students on campus.
dent, whether the incident is disciplinary in nature or results in the
invoking of the Sanctuary policy, will result in a school-directed med- Through our Community Life Programs, Counseling Services and the
ical leave. The duration of such a leave will be determined by the Health Center we seek to support and educate students in making
scope and scale of a student’s use and what is in the student’s best wise individual decisions, while providing accurate information about
interest for addressing their substance use. sexuality and sexual behavior. We cover a range of topics with stu-
dents, including Rhode Island laws regarding consent, reproduction,
Drug Testing contraception and sexually transmitted infections. Students who
A student suspected of using illegal drugs or alcohol may be tested by would like to talk about the meaning of sexual intimacy in a relation-
the Health Center at the request of the Dean of Students/Dean on ship, or students who are in a situation where sexual activity has
Duty, at the request of the student involved or one of his or her parents taken place and want to report or discuss the situation, should talk
or as part of a medical evaluation by the school physician at any time. with a trusted adult or a member of the school’s Health Group so that
appropriate support may be given.
In a disciplinary situation the school may require drug/alcohol testing.
Test results will generally be reported to the Health Group, the Dean Public Spaces/Misuse of Public Spaces
of Students, to the student involved, to the student’s faculty advisor Since the campus, by its very nature, is a shared public space, there is
and to the student’s parents. Drug testing information may be used in no place on campus that is appropriate for sexually intimate activity.
disciplinary action. Misuse of public space of any kind may result in students being
Students who are being drug tested are required to provide samples restricted from that area for a period of time, and continued misuse
while in the presence of a Health Center staff member. Techniques of that space may result in disciplinary action.
used may include, but are not limited to, saliva testing, breathalyzer, Students who are discovered by faculty or staff engaging in intimate
urine testing, hair analysis and blood tests. A student’s attempt to sexual activity on campus will be referred to the Director of Counsel-
tamper with the drug testing procedures and/or results will likely result ing, who may meet with the students individually and will typically
in an automatic presumption of a positive test and the student will notify the students’ advisor(s) and parents. Students who are found
generally be immediately referred to the Dean of Students for further misusing public space will also be required to meet with a Dean from
questioning. If a student refuses to take a drug or alcohol test, the the Dean of Students Office to discuss consequences. Local authorities
school may consider this to be a positive test. may also be notified when necessary.

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 Consequences for misusing Public Space are as follows Unless authorized or permitted by applicable law, the school prohibits
the possession of any firearm, imitation firearm, pellet gun, bow-type
Visitation
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First Offense:
or fireworks on campus, on any school-sponsored off-campus trip or
• Student will communicate the details of their misuse to their family
excursion, or in any school vehicle. This policy applies to students,
• Family will communicate, via phone, with the Dean of Students
faculty, staff, applicants, alumni, parents and anyone else who enters
office
the campus, regardless of whether the individual has a valid permit to
• Student receives a Letter of Concern
carry a firearm.
• 7 days of Dorm Restriction
• Loss of Visitation privileges for 14 days Students may not create a fire hazard on campus, including, but not
limited to, having an open flame of any sort, using a cooking appli-
Second Offense:
ance in the dorm, or tampering with or damaging fire safety equip-
• Student will communicate the details of their misuse to their family
ment. Students should not be in possession of matches, lighters,
• Family will communicate, via phone, with the Dean of Students
candles or any other device that could produce a fire hazard.
office
• Student receives a Formal Warning Vandalism and School Keys
• 7 days of Campus Restriction and 14 days of Dorm Restrictions
• Loss of Visitation privileges for 30 days Vandalism is defined as the intentional or malicious destruction or
damage to another’s property, and is prohibited. The school will not
Third Offense: tolerate vandalism of school or personal property or the unauthorized
• Appearance before the Honor Board for failure to meet possession or use of school keys. This prohibition includes entering
community expectations a locked room or building, tampering with another student’s lock
or misusing locks on dormitory doors (including locking oneself in
Non-Visitation a room).
First Offense:
• Student will communicate the details of their misuse to their family Room Searches
• Family will communicate, via phone, with the Dean of Students Dorm rooms and day student spaces are the property of the school.
office Students exercise control over their space from other students, but not
• Student receives a Letter of Concern from the school and its officials. As a result, the school, as well as law
• 7 days of Campus and Dorm Restriction (no visitation) enforcement officials, have the right to search lockers/dorm rooms/
day spaces to ensure school safety and the students’ welfare, including,
Second Offense:
without limitation, to determine if students are harboring stolen proper-
• Student will communicate the details of their misuse to their family
ty, weapons, or illegal or dangerous substances; school and law enforce-
• Family will communicate, via phone, with the Dean of Students
ment officials have the right to seize such items or other items that
office
jeopardize the safety of the students or the building or constitute health
• Student receives a Formal Warning
hazards. The school also may conduct random searches of school dorm
• 14 days of Campus and Dorm Restriction (no visitation)
rooms or day spaces throughout the year. The school may also search
Third Offense: students’ backpacks, purses and other similar items if the school sus-
• Appearance before the Honor Board for failure to meet pects a student may be violating the law or breaking a school rule.
community expectations
School Logo Policy
Inappropriate Items/Weapons The St. George’s School Communications Office works hard to present
Students are not allowed to have items at school that pose a risk to a consistent image of the school both within and beyond our school
oneself or others or will disrupt some aspect of the school day (e.g., community. Every member of our community can play an important
matches, lighters, slingshots, water pistols, pagers, etc.). If in doubt role in helping to protect and promote a positive image for St. George’s.
about whether something is allowed, we expect students to ask a Below are guidelines that the school expects the community to follow:
teacher, their advisor or dorm head or the Dean of Students; students
are expected to exercise good judgment about such matters.
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ation of these must be approved by the Communications Office.
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or promotion by the school, including clothing or printed The relationships that students develop with our faculty and staff are
materials, must be approved by the Communications Office. an important aspect of their experience. In an effort to ensure that
• Use or dissemination of school photography or video must by students feel support from adults on campus, in addition to their
approved by the Communications Office. teachers, coaches and dorm parents, students are assigned to a
• The creation of any Internet site or social media account that Faculty Advisor who serves as an important mentor and guide.
uses the school’s name, logos or likeness requires the consent Students may also seek advice from any faculty member.
and guidance of the Communications Office.
• Correspondence related to school matters with large groups of Faculty Advisors
St. George’s community members (more than 20), either through New students are assigned to a faculty advisor before school begins
printed material or electronic mail, requires the consent and in the fall. These advisors are an invaluable resource for both parents
guidance of the Communications Office. and students regarding any concerns or questions they may have.
Advisor/advisee meetings take place on a weekly basis. Parents may
Drone Policy telephone or email a student’s advisor to discuss any questions regard-
In order to comply with federal, state and local laws, and for the ing a student’s life at St. George’s (such as homesickness), academic
safety and privacy of the St. George's campus community, the use of struggles, personal issues or general adjustment issues. Parents should
drones anywhere on or above the campus is prohibited, except in the inform the advisor of any details that may affect the student’s experi-
case of professionals who are fully licensed according to state guide- ence at the school, including if something is going on outside of
lines, and approved by the Director of Campus Safety. In all cases, school (injury over vacation, sick grandparent, close friend moved
professionals must provide proof that the operator is fully trained, away, etc.).
insured and that the drone is registered fully with the Federal Aviation
While advisors are assigned, students and parents who wish to explore
Administration. The SG community will be notified in advance when-
an advisor change are encouraged to speak directly with the current
ever there is an approved drone in use. Students are prohibited from
advisor about a possible change or contact the Dean of Students
bringing drones to campus.
Office. Advisor change requests are considered throughout the year
Helmets on a case-by-case basis.
Due to the hills, curves and lack of a shoulder, Middletown roads in Dorm Head/ Dorm Parents
the vicinity of St. George’s campus are not safe for rollerblading, Each dormitory at St. George’s has at least four dorm parents. These
skateboarding or longboarding and, as a result, students are not adults share in the responsibility of caring for our students in the
permitted to skateboard, longboard or rollerblade off campus. dormitories and work to create positive, home-like experiences for
our boarding students. One resident dorm parent in each dorm serves
While students may safely skateboard, longboard and rollerblade on
as the dorm head and should be the point of contact for parents
campus, these activities are not free of risk. Students, regardless of
should residential questions or concerns arise. Dorm parents work
their age, are required to wear a helmet while skateboarding, long-
closely with dorm prefects, student leaders within the dorm, to
boarding or rollerblading on campus. Helmets must fit properly and be
encourage a healthy and fun living experience in our dorms.
secured at all times while participating in these activities. Students are
also required to wear helmets when riding a bike on and off campus. Day Student Advisor
Students who violate this policy may forfeit their equipment to the The Day Student Advisor is typically a member of the Dean of Stu-
Dean of Students for a period of time, to be determined by the Dean dents Office and serves as the contact person when there are specific
of Students. questions or concerns relating to the day student experience. The Day
Student Advisor will work closely with the Day Student Prefects to
Gambling promote a clean and healthy environment in the day spaces.
The school prohibits gambling of any kind, including gambling over
the Internet.

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 Day Students Academics Office, may, with a note from a teacher, work on other
Day students, like all of our students, are expected to live by St. floors of the Library, in the Academic Center, or the Art Center for
one hour.

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George’s standards of behavior, while on and off campus. When at
home, students are under the supervision of their parents, but we Fourth-Form day students have the option of signing in to study on
recommend that parents adopt a similar structure of study times and the top floor of the library at 8 p.m., Sunday through Friday, for a
lights out as is used for the school’s boarding students. study hall that will be monitored by a faculty member on duty. After
Day students with cars are expected to ensure that they follow all the first trimester, per our Study Hall travelling policies, all Fourth-
expectations with regards to driving, parking and permissons. Specific Form day students in good academic standing may work in all floors
details can be found in the “Driving Privileges” section of The Shield of the Library, in the Academic Center or the Art Center.
on p. 30. Fifth-Form day students have the option of signing in with the faculty
member on duty in order to study on any floor of the Library from
Day Student Study Space and Lockers 8-10 p.m., Sunday through Friday. After the October grading period,
Day students are assigned a study space and locker. The degree to per our Study Hall travelling policies, Fifth-Form day students in good
which day students take advantage of this space is the day student’s academic standing may study in the Library, Academic Center, or Art
choice. However, day students are expected to take care of these Center, or, in co-ed common rooms with permission from the Dorm
spaces as follows: Parent on duty.
• Maintain a study atmosphere during the academic day. Sixth-Form day students may study quietly anywhere on campus.
• At all times, the space should be reasonably clean, neat and
organized. Common spaces, hallways and restrooms should also In order to limit the distraction caused by students departing for the
be neat and clear of personal items. evening, it is our hope that all day students who choose to stay for
evening Study Hall will leave as close to either 9 p.m. or 10 p.m. as
Day Prefects, Dorm Parents and the Day Student Advisor will possible to mirror Study Hall transition times.
conduct regular inspections of the space to ensure compliance
with these standards. Evening Study Hall – Boarding Students
Study Hall begins at 7:45 p.m. for Third-Form students and 8 p.m. for
Day Student Prefects all other Forms and runs to 10 p.m. Each Form has its own specific
Day Student Prefects advocate for the day student body and help to rules with regard to Study Hall, as outlined below:
monitor the well-being of the students that they are directly responsi-
ble for in their day spaces. The duties of Day Student Prefects are • Third-Form boarding students are required to check-in at their
designed to help establish relationships, facilitate a productive environ- dorm at 7:45 p.m., Sunday through Friday evenings, and study
ment, and ensure the safety and wellbeing of other students, in their rooms with their doors open. Beginning in January, if a
and include: Third-Form student is in good academic standing and has written
permission from a teacher to work on a specific project in the
• Inspect day spaces twice a week and report back to the Day Academic Center, Art Center if student is enrolled in an art class,
Student Advisor; or Library, he or she may be allowed to travel with a note to
• Maintain a healthy and cooperative environment; these locations for one hour of Study Hall.
• Attend and participate in monthly Prefect meetings; and • Fourth-Form students are required to check-in at their dorm by
• Help organize and coordinate Day Student events. 8 p.m., Sunday through Friday evenings, and study in their rooms
with their doors open. After the first trimester, students in good
Evening Study Hall – Day Students academic standing are generally allowed to study with their doors
Third-Form day students have the option of signing in to study on the closed and/or travel to the Library, Academic Center or Art Cen-
top floor of the library at 7:45 p.m., Sunday through Friday, for a ter if student is enrolled in an art class, with a written pass.
study hall that will be monitored by a faculty member on duty. Begin- • Fifth-Form students are required to check-in at their dorm by
ning in January, per our Study Hall travelling policies, Third-Form day 8 p.m., Sunday through Friday evenings, and study in their
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 students in good academic standing are generally allowed to fortunate to be able to welcome visiting speakers and artists. Every
study with their doors closed and/or sign-out to the Library, student is expected to arrive at these school commitments promptly
Academic Center and Art Center if student is enrolled in art class. and to exemplify mature, supportive and appropriate audience behav-

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With the permission from the faculty member on duty, Fifth-Form ior throughout the lecture, assembly or performance.
students are also allowed to study in co-ed common rooms.
• Sixth-Form students are required to check-in at their dorms by School Delays/Cancellations
8 p.m., Sunday through Friday evenings, and, as long as they are Since most of our students are boarding students, St. George’s does
in good academic standing, are generally free to study quietly not typically suspend or cancel classes due to weather. The school
anywhere on campus. Sixth-Form students are required to return has made arrangements to broadcast cancellation notifications via
to their dorms to check-in by 10 p.m. the Internet, radio, and television and will also typically email the
school community regarding changes to the school’s schedule. The
Chapel school encourages day student families to make their own decisions
St. George’s Chapel, gift of John Nicholas Brown ’18, is regarded as about safety regarding road conditions and driving to school when
one of the most notable school chapels in the nation. Its connection to the weather is bad. Parents are responsible for contacting the Dean
the school’s academic building is symbolic of the linking of intellectual of Students Office should a student be absent or late due to
and spiritual development in the mission of St. George’s. inclement weather.

Chapel services offer the school community an opportunity to be The Hamblet Campus Center
together and to reflect on individual and collective experiences. A 55- Most entertainment, activities and events for students at St. George’s
minute Episcopal service of Morning Prayer, led by one of the school’s School take place at the Hamblet Campus Center (HCC). Our Campus
chaplains or a visiting scholar or religious figure, is generally conduct- Center is the centralized gathering venue for students, staff and facul-
ed on Thursdays. A shorter service, which typically occurs on Tuesday ty. The HCC has a multimedia entertainment system, wireless hub for
mornings, provides an opportunity for students or faculty to talk or laptop computer usage, a recreational game room and a private con-
perform before the community. Students of all religious faiths and ference room. The HCC is used for club meetings, group gatherings
backgrounds are welcome in chapel and are required to attend Tues- and as a place for students to socialize.
day and Thursday services. Students may participate in prayers and
religious rites to the degree that they are comfortable. On the week- Food at School
ends, students may choose to attend their own services in the local
King Hall
area. The school makes every effort to provide transportation for
King Hall is the school’s main dining room and another central hub for
services in town.
community experiences. Students and faculty enjoy a relaxed atmos-
The Chapel is a sacred and historically significant space. Students are phere and appreciate casual dining throughout the day. It is common
expected to respect the space, services and experiences of others at all for meetings to occur over any meal, and faculty and students enjoy
times. For example, chewing gum, using a cell phone or other device, the chance to use this space as a place to unwind. The community
or bringing food or drink into the Chapel is inappropriate. Students culture at school emphasizes respect and personal responsibility and
are expected to adhere to the school’s dress code. In some cases, King Hall is a place where we work hard to maintain a tradition of
Formal Dress will be required for Chapel; otherwise, Class Dress is consideration and civility. This means, everyone is responsible for
appropriate for Tuesday and Thursday services. Hats should be picking up after themselves, returning dishes to the designated areas
removed before entering the Chapel. and cleaning up any litter.

School Meetings, Lectures and Assemblies Typically, dinner is served buffet style. Dress is informal, unless a
school commitment (such as a community dinner, Chapel or Arts &
All-school gatherings are held frequently. Whether it is our bi-weekly
Lecture Series) requires more formal attire. Community dinners occur
assemblies, chapel services, lectures or performances, St. George’s
periodically throughout the year. During community dinners, each
prides itself on being a welcoming and respectful community that
form will be assigned to a certain location, which might include
engages thoughtfully and appropriately with these community gather-
dinner at Merrick House, in King Hall and/or in the Campus Center.
ing. Many of these are devoted to the opportunity to watch other
Regardless of location, students and faculty eat together in assigned
members of our community perform, and on occasion, we are also
seating, to encourage a strong sense of community.
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 The Hamblet Campus Center Grill VI. Residential Life
As a complement to the school’s dining services, the HCC operates
a café and grill. Members of the school community may purchase Residential Life Mission Statement

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refreshments at the grill throughout the day and night at specified The residential programs and policies of St. George’s School have been
times, excluding dining hall hours. Transactions at the grill may be established to complement the mission of the school. These programs
made in cash or with a debit account, which can be set up with the and policies seek to promote the development of healthy, community-
Finance Office. minded individuals who will acquire the life and social skills that will
serve them both on the Hilltop and beyond. Our residential mission
Take-Out Food encompasses the following:
In an effort to encourage students to eat healthy and balanced meals
and to limit excessive spending, the school limits take-out food deliv- • Fostering Community: Create a safe, supportive and caring
eries to campus. Students may not order food deliveries from off-cam- environment that enhances the community by teaching the
pus vendors during the class day or evening Study Hall. Food deliver- importance and value of respect, responsibility, stewardship,
ies must be made to the front circle. Under no circumstances may any personal integrity and health, and concern for others.
delivery driver deliver food to the dorms or other locations on campus, • Promoting Leadership: Train students to develop the personal
unless specifically directed by a faculty member. and interpersonal skills, desire, character and self-confidence
necessary to act as leaders.
Dining Out • Appreciating Diversity: Encourage diversity within the school
If students have no school commitments, they may eat out Saturday community by valuing the richness and interaction of individual
lunch and dinner and Sunday breakfast and lunch. Students are and cultural differences and traditions.
expected to follow off-campus and campus sign-out rules. Students
with an invitation for a meal off-campus at other times may request Dormitory Life
special permission from the Dean on Duty. Student life at St. George’s fosters growth, development and learning
over the course of an entire day and evening. Our residential program
is more than just our dormitories; it is the way we live, play and con-
duct ourselves throughout all of our endeavors, striving to not only be
better students, but also better members of our community.

Approximately 85 percent of our students and 90 percent of our

faculty live on campus. Third-Form students generally live in their
own dormitories with roommates, faculty members and with upper-
form Dormitory Prefects. Other dormitories house upperform students
(Fourth-, Fifth- and Sixth-Form) with faculty members and upperform
dormitory prefects.

Our dormitories are places of study, rest, socializing and learning.

Respect, patience and tolerance are key ingredients to any successful
residential experience. The dormitory guidelines that follow are intend-
ed to support students in their growth and development and to create
an atmosphere of respect for each other and each other’s property.
Each of our dormitories is overseen by a faculty dorm head, a faculty
dorm parent duty team and a small group of student dormitory pre-
fects. These members of each dorm team are responsible for the health,
well-being, growth and development of dormitory residents.

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 Each spring, returning students participate in a room selection process • Formal room inspections take place on a regular basis. During
for the following year. The process takes into consideration students’ room inspections, dorm parents look for general order and cleanli-
leadership positions, especially those students chosen as dormitory ness, including but not limited to, a made bed, a picked-up floor,

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prefects for the coming year. New students are placed in rooms based clothing properly put away, an empty wastebasket and a desk
on information from the school’s housing questionnaire and in consul- that has space to do school work.
tation with the Admissions Office. • Sports activity belongs outdoors or on our athletic facilities, not
inside our residence halls. Athletic equipment should not be kept
Dormitories for 2017-2018 in dormitory rooms, corridors or common spaces.
Dorm Dorm Head • Any food in a dormitory room should be kept in a sealed, air-tight
container.
Third-Form Girls Buell Sarah Mason • Pets of any kind, except fish, are not allowed.
• Borrowing without permission is stealing, no matter how small the
Third-Form Boys Wheeler Colin Mort
value of the object. Students may not take anything belonging to
Upperform Girls Astor Sarah Mongan someone else without receiving permission from the owner.
Auchincloss Catherine Scholhamer • Dorm rooms are the property of the school. Pursuant to the
Old School Caitie Cotton school’s Search And Seizure policy the school may enter and/or
Twenty House Amy Dorrien-Traisci search a dorm room and its contents if the school suspects a
West Julia Sabourin student may be violating the law or breaking a school rule.

Upperform Boys Arden Jeff Dwyer Furnishings and Safety

Diman Xander Jones We recognize that dormitory rooms are both relaxation spaces
East George Briggs and work spaces. It is important for students to remember that
Eccles Ed McGinnis we are primarily a school and this is reflected in our expectations
regarding room furnishings and arrangements. The heart of these
Student Prefects guidelines is to help ensure the safety and health of all members
In addition to the faculty, Fifth- and Sixth-Form Dormitory and Day of our community.
Prefects have a supervisory role in each dormitory. They are consid-
• School-Provided Furnishings: The school provides a bureau, a
ered leaders and role models for students on campus. In addition to
desk (with a shelf and fluorescent tube light that sits on top of
serving as mentors, guides and resources for their fellow dormitory
the desk), a desk chair, an extra-long twin bed with an extra-long
residents, Dormitory/Day Prefects help with the daily responsibilities
twin mattress and window shades and screens. With the permis-
and logistics of creating a structured, supportive residential environ-
sion of a dorm parent, students are allowed to remove their desk
ment. Dormitory/Day Prefects undergo training prior to and during
chair and/or desk shelf from their rooms to dorm storage areas.
the school year, meet regularly with their Dorm Head and play a
It is the responsibility of the student to bring back such items to
general leadership role in the St. George’s community.
their rooms at the end of the year.
Dormitory Guidelines and Expectations • Security: Rooms should be locked whenever unoccupied and
valuables should be kept in a locked bureau drawer. Money or
Dormitory living brings joys and sacrifices. Respect for the needs and
other valuables should not be left unattended. Passports and
preferences of others (both students and adults) is fundamental. Rela-
plane tickets may be locked in a file envelope maintained in each
tive quiet is expected because one student’s break to play music might
student’s name in a safe in the Dean of Students Office.
coincide with a neighbor’s term paper or a faculty baby’s nap. Below
• Insurance: The school does not insure any personal items. Before
are a few guidelines, to highlight dormitory expectations.
bringing any valuable items and electronics to school, please be
Consideration, Cleanliness and Care sure to record the serial number under your family homeowner’s
• Everyone is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness policy. School-issued computers distributed through our Technolo-
of common rooms and public areas. gy Department may be covered under individual policies managed
• Students are expected to keep their dorm room tidy and through the school’s Laptop Program.
in accordance with the school’s standards.
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 • Refrigerators: Only Sixth-Form students and Fifth-Form dormito- • Damages: Accidents can happen. Damage to any school property
ry prefects may have small refrigerators in their dorm room. should be reported immediately to dorm parents. Generally, stu-
Medical exceptions to the refrigerator rule may be granted only dents are not charged for accidental damage when notice of

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by St. George’s School’s Physician. damage is promptly given. However, deliberate or irresponsible
• Gaming Systems: Any use of televisions or gaming systems dur- destruction of school property will generally be repaired at the
ing the academic day, Study Hall or after lights out may result in expense of the student(s) involved. If deliberate destruction of
confiscation of the system. Third-Form students are not allowed dorm common areas cannot be attributed to a specific
to bring console gaming systems to school. student(s), the students who live in that dormitory may equally
• Monitors/Projectors: Computer screens should be limited in size share the responsibility of the cost.
and should not exceed 32 inches. Any video projectors must • End of Year: Students are responsible for the condition of their
have an LCD bulb in order to adhere to the Fire Code. rooms at the end of the year. Dorm faculty will conduct a final
• Appliances: Cooking appliances, space heaters, halogen lamps, room inspection before students depart campus; additionally the
electric blankets or any other device that may create a fire hazard maintenance staff will inspect rooms in June. Any damage above
are not permitted in dorm rooms. and beyond normal wear and tear will be charged equally to
• Fire Codes: Fire codes dictate the ways that furniture may be set room occupants. Students should report any pre-existing damage
up and what may be used for room decorations. In accordance at the beginning of the year and make repair requests during
with these codes: the year through the dorm head to avoid unnecessary charges
• The whole room must be visible from the doorway. Any at the end of the year.
barriers formed by furniture or fabric are prohibited.
• Hangings, pictures and posters must conform to the Rhode Safety and Security of Dorms
Island state Fire Code, which permits very little paper or • Dormitories typically remain locked at all times. Students are
fabric on a wall. Dormitory Heads can provide students issued electronic student identification/key cards that provide
with information about these regulations. them access to dormitories by gender. Students are expected to
• No tapestries or posters may cover or block any heat or carry their student ID with them at all times. Students will be
smoke detectors, nor can they cover a window. charged to replace a lost student ID.
• No tapestries may hang from the ceiling. • Students are issued mechanical keys for their individual rooms.
• no candles/open flames of any kind are allowed. When not in the dorm room, students are encouraged to keep
• Bicycles: Bicycles may not be stored inside dormitory buildings their rooms locked, in order to help ensure the safety of their
or basement hallways or stairwells at any time. There are desig- belongings. Students will be charged to replace a lost room key.
nated bike storage areas around campus that students may use. • While the school encourages students to leave valuable property
We encourage students to keep their bikes locked in a safe place with their families, the bureau drawers in the dorm rooms have
at all times when they are not in use. hasps. Students should bring padlocks to secure any valuables
• Fire Escapes: Students may not use fire escapes for daily exit or that they need to have on campus. Students understand that the
entry and should not be on the fire escapes or the roofs or attics school may access any items in a dorm room, including items in
of any school buildings at any time. a lock box or padlock.
• Borrowing happens: Please be sure to mark clothes and personal • Dormitory rooms may be locked only when no one is in the room.
property with the student’s name. Parents should discuss with • No one should ever be in anyone else’s dorm room unless the
students how to handle borrowing. The general rule of thumb is resident student is present.
respect and responsibility. Students are encouraged to respect • The school has security personnel on campus. Campus Safety’s
their own things and those of others. responsibilities include helping to prevent strangers from entering
• Common Spaces: Students are responsible for the condition of the dormitories. Each student should also be aware of security.
the common spaces in the dormitories. Hallways and stairways Taking mutual responsibility is essential in creating and preserv-
must be kept clear of personal belongings. ing a positive and safe living environment.

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 Fire and Safety Drills in dormitories or day spaces of the opposite sex only during open
All dormitories hold multiple fire drills each year, including drills that houses or with the permission of the dorm parent on duty. These visi-
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stage exit obstructions and require students to be thoughtful on how
to exit the dorms in an emergency. At the first sound of the alarm, policy applies to students’ college-age siblings unaccompanied by
each person is to move quickly and quietly out of the building accord- parents as well.
ing to a predetermined plan of exit. Attendance is taken outside the
Overnights on Campus
building under the supervision of the dormitory parent on duty and
prefects. Fire drills are of obvious importance and are conducted more Sleepovers are a common experience for our students, whether it is
frequently if they have not been held to the satisfaction of school students from another dorm wanting to spend the night across cam-
authorities. Drills for the entire school community to prepare for pus, day students wishing to sleep over in the dorms or boarding stu-
response to an emergency situation are also held each year. Students dents seeking permission to host a friend from another school. Sleep-
will receive instruction on how to prepare for such situations, the pre- overs in the dormitory are only allowed on non-school nights. The
cautions that should be taken and how to respond to varied campus student host is responsible for ensuring that their guest understands
alert systems. and follows all school rules.

Guests in Dormitory Spaces The following guidelines help to ensure that our students are safe and
encourage advance planning and clear communication.
Guests and visitors to St. George’s are generally welcome to visit
dormitory spaces. There are specific guidelines for different visitors to Weekend Sleepovers (for SG students)
our dormitories and they are outlined below. It is important to note • Sleepovers may only occur when a residential faculty member is on
that visitors are expected to respect the privacy of other students duty and typically only on Saturday nights or over long weekends.
and faculty members while on campus. The school may revoke any • All requests must be made before 8 p.m. Requests should be
individual’s visitation privileges at any time. made through the dorm parent scheduled for duty in the dorm
in which the sleepover is being requested.
Student Visitation: Students are generally free to visit each other’s • Day Students who wish to stay overnight are required to have
rooms during specific times in the evenings. Both the student-host(s) their parents communicate with the dorm parent on duty or the
and student visitor(s) are expected to sign in and out, face-to-face, Dean on Duty before 8 p.m.
with the dorm parent on duty. Once signed in, both the host and the • Boarding students who request to sleep in another dorm are
guest should remain in the host’s room and observe regular open required to have their dorm parent communicate (before 8 p.m.)
house rules. Doors must be kept open to 45 degrees and lights on at with the dorm parent on duty in the dorm in which they are
all times. Regardless of visitation, students must ensure they check requesting to sleep.
back into their own dorms on time. The common rooms in Arden, • The Dean on Duty or a dorm parent may deny or revoke a
Astor, Auchincloss, Eccles, East and West dormitories, as well as the sleepover request at any time, even after it has been approved.
Nash Common Room are co-ed spaces during the day (after 8:30 a.m. • Periodically, and in accordance with the school’s overnights/
and until evening Study Hall). With special permission from the dorm special weekends policy, there are weekends designated as
parent on duty, Fifth- and Sixth-Form students may use these com- “No Sleepover” weekends. These weekends typically occur
mon rooms during Study Hall for co-ed study. For more information before exam periods or when the school deems it necessary
about Public Spaces and consequences for its misuse, please refer to for community well-being.
the Misuse of Public Space section of The Shield.
Permission for overnight visits of boarding students at day students’
Students may visit each others rooms during the following times: homes must be arranged through the Dean of Students Office by
• Sunday through Thursday night from 7:30-8 p.m. noon on the Thursday before the sleepover.
• Friday night with Study Hall from 7:30-8 p.m. If a student wishes to invite a non-SG guest to sleep over in the dorm,
• Friday night with no Study Hall from 7:30-9 p.m. the guests must be high school aged, and the Dean of Students Office
• Saturday night from 7-11 p.m. and the student host’s parent must approve all non-SG sleepover
Alumni and other visitors (except adult family members) are allowed requests. The Dean of Students Office must generally receive written
permission and emergency contact information from the guest’s
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 parent at least two days before the overnight visit. • Fifth-Form students are required to check-in at their dormitories
twice over the course of a Saturday night. The first check-in is
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Weekday overnights on campus are never allowed for boarding stu- welcome to participate in on-campus entertainment activities
dents and only possible for day students under special circumstances. and may not leave campus. The final check-in is at 11 p.m.
Day student requests for weekday sleepovers in the dorms must be • Sixth-Form students are required to check-in at their dormitories
made through the Dean of Students Office, generally, at least one once at 11 p.m. over the course of a Saturday night.
week prior to the needed date. The exceptions to this deadline may be
made due to poor weather and/or a family emergency; however, per- Permission To Leave Dormitories After Final Check-In
mission should still be sought through the Dean of Students Office or Leaving a dormitory after final check-in or before 6:30 a.m., without
Dean on Duty. permission of a faculty member, is not permitted. On occasion, stu-
dents may feel sick in the middle of the night and wish to leave the
Lights Out Schedule and Weekend Dorm Check-in dorm to go to the Health Center. If a student is unable to contact a
Each form has specific rules with regard to weekend dorm check-in faculty member for permission, they must seek the permission of a
and lights out schedule, as outlined below. After any final check-in at dorm prefect and call Campus Safety to be transported to the Health
night, students are expected to remain in their dormitories until 6:30 Center. Students should not be leaving their dorm unaccompanied in
a.m. the following day. the middle of the night.

Lights Out Schedule (Sunday through Friday) Open Weekends

• Third-Form in rooms by 10:30 p.m.; lights out at 10:45 p.m. Weekends designated as “Open” are times when students, following
• Fourth-Form in rooms by 10:45 p.m.; lights out at 11 p.m. proper procedures, are allowed to leave campus overnight on Saturday
• Fifth-Form in rooms by 11 p.m.; lights out at 11:30 p.m. after their last school commitment. In addition, there are typically
• Sixth-Form in rooms by 11:30 p.m.; recommended lights out four long weekends built into the school calendar when students
at 12 a.m. have additional days off from school. On Open Weekends, students
are expected back to school by Study Hall on Sunday.
Underformers may request permission to work past lights-out in
special circumstances (“Late Lights”). Requests may be made to the Community Weekends
faculty member on duty and are required to be made well in advance
of bedtime (i.e., last minute requests will likely be denied). Late Lights Throughout the school year, approximately two weekends a month
are granted at the discretion of the Dorm Parent on duty. are designated as Community Weekends. The goal of these weekends
is to foster a strong sense of community on campus. During Commu-
Saturday Night Check-In and Lights Out nity Weekends, only Sixth-Form students are allowed to take over-
On Saturday nights, students typically have more free time, have no nights. All other students are encouraged to participate in planned
evening Study Hall and have different check-in times based on their events on campus. Special requests for underformers to leave over-
forms. Students are required to check-in on time, face-to-face with night on a Community Weekend should be made to the Dean of
the faculty member on duty. Students Office at least two weeks in advance of the weekend.

• Third-Form students are required to check-in at their dormitories Request to Leave Campus Overnight —
twice over the course of a Saturday night. The first check-in is Boarding Students
between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. After this check-in, students are
Overnight Requests – missing no school commitments
welcome to participate in on-campus entertainment activities
On weekends, students sometimes enjoy the opportunity to leave
and may not leave campus. The final check-in is at 11 p.m.
campus overnight to visit family or the home of a friend (including
• Fourth-Form students are required to check-in at their dormito-
a day student). The whereabouts of our students is of paramount
ries twice over the course of a Saturday night. The first check-in
importance to the school and clear and advance communication
is between 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. After this check-in, students
is necessary.
are welcome to participate in on-campus entertainment activities
and may not leave campus. The final check-in is at 11 p.m.

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 • Students who take a weekend, may not leave campus and return student being charged the full amount for the reservation. Using the
to campus while "on their leave." Once students depart campus school’s transportation without a reservation will result in the standard
on their leave, they may not return to campus unless they are charge and possibly additional penalty fees. On certain scheduled long

R e sid e nt ia l Life
done with their Leave Request. weekends, the school may arrange for shuttle services (for the return
• Students must complete a Leave Request on REACH by Friday at trip to campus only) from the Kingston train station. Students may
noon that accurately reports planned departure and return times, sign up for these return shuttles two weeks prior to departing for the
as well as destination. Last minute overnight requests will only be weekend. Some students may also reserve private taxis and limos
granted in emergency situations, so we ask families to be sure to for school breaks, with parental permission provided to the school
plan ahead. After Friday noon, students are required to seek spe- in advance.
cific permission face-to-face from the Dean of Students office or
the Dean on Duty. For students who will be flying, parents must understand their airline’s
• Parents and Advisors must approve their student’s REACH Leave policies with regard to unaccompanied minors and make arrangements
Request by Friday afternoon to grant permission for any overnight as necessary to ensure that students can travel alone.
request, whether a student is coming home or visiting a friend. The school does not make travel arrangements for student departures
• When leaving on an approved weekend, students must sign out at the end of the year or for long weekends.
on their REACH Leave Request.
• When students are invited to sleep at a friend’s home, the school Students who are unexpectedly delayed when returning to campus
must also receive permission from the host family. from either a weekend/overnight or vacation should contact the dorm
• Only Sixth-Form students are allowed to take overnights on parent by calling the dormitory cell phone and the Dean on Duty
Community Weekends. (401-338-7013).

Special Overnight Requests to Miss School Commitments Special Considerations for Overnights/Special Weekends/
Occasionally, events come up that require a student to miss school Long Weekends/Vacations
commitments, which results in a student requesting a Leave of Con- • Students are required to honestly state their destinations and
venience. Any time a student needs to leave campus and miss a school notify the school if their plans change.
commitment (Saturday classes, games, etc.), they are required to seek • Only students age 18 and over may sign out to a hotel or a
special permission. In addition to requesting a Leave of Convenience, motel as a destination and they are required to have written
students must also secure the support and signature of their advisor, parental permission to do so.
teachers and afternoon activity supervisor, and must adhere to the • A student may not stay in a hotel or motel on Aquidneck Island,
Leaves of Convenience Policy with regard to the number of days except with his or her parents or at the expressed invitation of
that can be missed. Early and clear communication always helps in a responsible adult, and permission from the student’s parents.
these circumstances. • Students wishing to visit a friend or a sibling at a college or
university are required to provide written permission from
Vacations their parents.
For the November, December, January Mid-Winter Break and March • Students may cancel weekend plans at any time by notifying
vacations, students are required to leave campus and are expected to their dorm parent and the Dean on Duty.
adhere strictly to the departure and return dates, as indicated in the
school’s calendar. Summer Storage
Students are not permitted to store personal items on campus during
For major vacations, the school hires buses to transport students to
the summer months.
and from certain locations in New York, Boston (Logan Airport), Con-
necticut and Providence (T.F. Green Airport), and a shuttle service to Returning students are able to store their belongings for the summer
the train station in Kingston, R.I. Sign-up sheets are generally posted months through Middletown Self-Storage, a local company that comes
in the Dean of Students Office at least three weeks prior to the day to campus in the closing days of the school year. Middletown’s contact
of departure and students will be billed accordingly. Failure to cancel information can be found on the Parent Portal.
a reservation prior to the scheduled departure time will result in the

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 VII. Athletics and Afternoon Activities • All students are expected to participate in an afternoon activity
every season.
St. George’s afternoon program affords its students the opportunity • All new students are required to do a team activity (choosing from

At hl eti c s a nd A f t e r n o o n Ac ti vit ie s
to participate in a variety of team and individual options. All programs an interscholastic sport, the theater/dance offerings or community
incorporate learning the value and skills of living a healthy lifestyle service) in the fall season.
and most involve giving back to the community. Whether playing on a • Third- and Fourth-Form students are required to do a team activi-
team, performing on stage, or participating in community service or ty all three seasons, with at least two of the three seasons each
special project, students are engaged in meaningful activities that year being interscholastic sports.
enhance their lives and the life of the school at large. All afternoon • Fifth- and Sixth-Formers may sign up for the seasonal Fitness
activities incorporate some regular fitness component. class. Any Fourth-Former who wishes to sign up for Fitness must
be a two-varsity sport athlete.
Fall Winter Spring • Fifth-Form students are required to do a team activity during two
Interscholastic Interscholastic Interscholastic seasons, with at least one being an interscholastic sport.
Athletic Teams
_____________ Athletic Teams
_____________ Athletic Teams
_____________ • Sixth-Form students are required to do a team activity during one
season, with their other two seasons choosing a team or individ-
Cross-Country Basketball Baseball/Softball
ual activity.
Football Ice Hockey Golf
• Students who serve as team managers or who take a season on
Field Hockey Squash Lacrosse
Geronimo, satisfy a team activity for that season. Special arrange-
Soccer Swimming Sailing
ments are made for Geronimo participants through the Athletic
Tennis
Department.
Track
• Students may petition the Afternoon Activities Board (chaired by
the Dean of Afternoon Programs) for exceptions to these policies by
Afternoon Afternoon Afternoon
completing a formal application within a specified deadline. Excep-
Activities
_________ Activities
_________ Activities
_________ tions are rare and will be granted only in special cases, after stu-
Dance Musical Play dents identify specific goals and outline plans to achieve them in an
Community Service Community Service Community Service alternative season. Evidence of reliability and maturity may help
Fitness* Fitness* Fitness* convince the Board to grant an exception. Students may be excused
SDFSA* SDFSA* SDFSA* from athletics due to injury or a medically documented disability;
Yearbook Yearbook Yearbook such students are encouraged to serve as team managers or student
Student Athletic Student Athletic Student Athletic athletic trainers.
Trainer* Trainer* Trainer* • Some team sports and activities will be limited in terms of number
Team Manager Team Manager Team Manager of participants.
• ISL rules dictate that members of a particular interscholastic team
can earn only one credit in that sport per academic year.
The school generally offers the following afternoon program options:
Afternoon Activities Absence Policy
*Activities generally available for Fifth- and Sixth-Form students only. Just as with classes, students are expected to attend all athletic practices
and contests as well as all sessions of afternoon activities. If a student
SDFSA: Student-Designed, Faculty-Sponsored Activities are avail- checks into the Health Center during the academic day, the nurse on duty
able to Fifth- and Sixth-Form students who wish to explore a will determine if the student is well enough to participate in afternoon
particular passion or gift that is not offered through the school’s activities. If the student is excused from active participation that day, the
afternoon program. Students must secure a faculty sponsor and student must be in only one of two places: 1) in the Health Center until
submit a proposal to the Afternoon Activities Board for approval. 5:45 p.m.; or 2) attending afternoon activities, but not actively partici-
The following are specific guidelines for the St. George’s Afternoon pating. If a student misses an academic commitment, s/he is still eligible to
Activities requirement: participate in afternoon activities, but as with any class cut, s/he receives a
missed obligation.

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 Eligibility Coaches and players are expected to comply fully with the rulings of
Students are required to have on file a medical form completed and the officials. In no way, either by voice, action or gesture, shall they
demonstrate their dissatisfaction with the decisions made.

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signed by a medical doctor stating that the student is physically fit to
participate in the school’s afternoon program. No one will be allowed Coaches and players must never forget that they represent their school.
to participate until this form is on file.
The Spectators: ISL schools will not tolerate at their athletic contests
Game Day Absence Policy any spectator, either student or adult, whose behavior is disrespectful
A student who misses the team bus to an away game without commu- toward players, officials, coaches, or other spectators. Nor will ISL
nicating properly with and receiving permission from the coach or Dean schools permit any type of spectator behavior that either detracts
on Duty, and who does not have their absence excused by the Health from the proper conduct of the game or disadvantages a player or
Center for medical reasons will recieve a Saturday Night Room Restric- team.
tion with no guests and a Sunday Morning Detention/Community
Beautification, in addition to an Unexcused Absence. Some examples of unacceptable behavior during competition under
guidelines of the ISL Heads’ and Athletic Directors’ Committee are as
Independent School League follows:
For interscholastic play, St. George’s enjoys a long-standing member- • Use of profanity or displays of anger that draw attention away
ship in one of the Northeast’s premier athletic leagues – the Independ- from the game.
ent School League or ISL. The motto of the ISL presents the guiding • Booing or heckling an official’s decisions, criticizing officials in
and shared philosophy of the 16 member-schools: any way, or displaying temper with an official’s call.
• Trash talk or yells that antagonize opponents.
“Striving together through athletic competition to achieve the highest
• Verbal abuse or intimidation tactics.
degree of integrity, sportsmanship, fair play and mutual respect in
• Disrespectful or derogatory yells, chants, songs, gestures, signs,
preparation for good citizenship and leadership in society.”
posters, or banners.
ISL Sportsmanship Creed • Any distracting activity such as yelling, waving arms, or feet-
Athletic competition in the Independent school League (ISL) is guided stomping during an opponent’s free-throw attempts.
by the following ideals: The ISL is proud of the behavior and sports- • Use of artificial noisemakers of any kind. (Legitimate pep-bands,
manship displayed by its players, coaches and fans. We value spirited however, are encouraged.)
and fair play as well as spirited and positive support for our players
These guidelines apply equally to players, coaches and fans. The ISL
and teams. In order to ensure that our expected level of behavior and
asks officials to apply these guidelines strictly, especially with regard
decorum continues each season and each game, we ask that members
to players and coaches.
of our ISL community strive to make continually renewed efforts to
abide by the ideals of our league. Diman Cup
The Coaches and Players: Coaches and players are expected to repre- Named after the founder of both St. George’s School and Portsmouth
sent themselves and their school with honor, proper conduct and good Abbey School, the Diman Cup is awarded to the school whose varsity
sportsmanship. They are expected to understand that competitive teams win the most events between the two schools during the
rivalries are encouraged but that disrespect for opponents is unsports- course of the year.
manlike and lessens the value of the rivalries. They are expected to
confine the competitiveness of the game to the field and, in particular,
behave properly on the sidelines and in the locker rooms both before
and after games.

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 SG Sportswear Policy Parents are expected to:
New students are required to purchase an SG athletics sportswear suit • Express concerns directly to the coach.
• Notify the coach of any schedule conflicts well in advance.

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to be worn as team travel wear. In addition, each athletic team will be
provided sport-specific warm-up apparel. • Support the program.
• Encourage students to strive for excellence.
SG Sports Team Photos
Appropriate concerns for parents to discuss with coaches include,
Team photos will be available after each season. Links to digital copies but are not limited to:
of the photos will be emailed to all parents. You can then order the • Students’ psychological or physical treatment.
quantity and size you would like or simply download it to your elec- • Ways to help students develop and improve.
tronic device. All students will be charged a small fee for access to • General questions to understand a coach’s philosophy.
the photos. • Concerns regarding students’ behavior during athletics.
Student Usage of Athletic Facilities Inappropriate concerns for parents to discus with coaches include,
Students are generally permitted to use the athletic facilities (field but are not limited to:
house, gymnasium, fitness center and squash center) from 6:30 a.m. • The amount of playing time for students.
to 8 a.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday and • Team strategies or play calls.
other specified times on weekends. • Other student-athletes.
The Weight Room may only be used when supervised by staff and is If a parent has a concern to discuss with a coach, the parent
open at specified times in addition to 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday should:
through Friday. • Call to set up an appointment with the coach.
The school’s ice rinks may only be used when supervised by staff and • If the coach cannot be reached, call the Athletic Director who
are open at specified times during the week in addition to extended will help to set up a meeting with the coach.
times on Sunday afternoons when the ice is down. • Not confront a coach before, after or during a practice or game.

The school’s pool may only be used when supervised by a lifeguard(s) If, after meeting with a coach, a parent still has concerns, the
on duty and is open at specified times (check the Pool Schedule on parent should:
the website) during the week and on weekends. • Call and set up an appointment with the Athletic Director to
discuss the situation.
Parent-Coach Communication for Afternoon
Programming Communication Regarding Afternoon
As with parent-teacher and parent-advisor relations, SG’s afternoon
Program Schedules
program promotes the establishment of good communication between Please refer to the Athletic Calendar on the school’s website which
its parents and coaches/program leaders. It is assumed that parents is updated regularly. Parents and students should register for their
and coaches will understand their respective roles in order to best sup- specific teams’ alerts through the SG website.
port our students. In an effort to promote effective communication,
the following guidelines should be followed:

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 VIII. Co-Curricular and Extra-Curricular Student Council Form Representatives
The Student Council is a forum that is intended to represent the ideas
Activities and opinions of the student body. Like the School Prefects, form

Co - Cu r r i c ul ar an d Ex t r a -C ur r ic u la r Ac t ivi ti e s
Whether a day or a boarding student, our students are encouraged to representatives serve as liaisons between students and faculty. The
enjoy a rich life on campus and are exposed to a myriad of opportuni- Fourth- and Fifth-Forms elect three council members in the fall for
ties to discover and explore their gifts both in the classroom and the whole year. The Third-Form elects three council members after
beyond. Whether it is advising and faculty/student relationships, the fall term for the balance of the year.
community service, our Chapel program, leadership opportunities,
athletics and afternoon activities, health services or traditions, there Senior Honor Board Members
is much to learn about what makes St. George’s unique. We believe Five rising Sixth-Form students are elected by the school in the spring
that the education of our students extends into all facets of their life for the following year to serve on the Honor Board. In addition, the
on campus and seek every opportunity to help them to grow and school community elects the student Chair of the Honor Board from
develop through their endeavors and relationships on the Hilltop. among those five students.

Student Leadership Honor Board Form Representatives

The Third-, Fourth- and Fifth-Forms each elect one representative to
At St. George’s, we believe that leadership takes many forms and we serve on the Honor Board for disciplinary hearings involving a stu-
encourage our students to seek ways to develop their leadership skills. dent(s) in their respective forms. The Fourth- and Fifth-Forms elect
Whether it is leading by example through daily action, taking on the their representatives in the fall for the whole year. The Third-Form
leadership of a group project in a class or holding a formal leadership elects its after the fall term for the balance of the year.
role at the school, there are many opportunities for students to
embrace the challenge of leadership. Some of the school’s formal Dormitory and Day Student Prefects
leadership positions are listed below. In addition, throughout the Dormitory and Day Student Prefects are selected by the faculty
year, taskforce groups and committees often emerge in response to a through an application and evaluation process. Dormitory/day
community need and students are routinely encouraged to participate prefects undergo training prior to and during the school year, meet
with faculty in these conversations. regularly with their dorm head and are expected to play a general
leadership role in St. George’s community.
School Prefects and Senior Prefect
Five School Prefects, leaders of the Sixth-Form and the school, are Team Captains
elected by the school in the spring for the following year. The Prefects Every athletic team selects at least one captain to serve as the
are responsible for demonstrating general leadership and positive student leader for that season. Captains work closely with their
morale, facilitating communication between faculty and students, respective coaches to encourage positive and healthy communication
and advising the Head of School and the Dean of Students, with among the team and take on other responsibilities, as may be
whom the school Prefects typically meet on a weekly basis. They assigned by the coaches.
may be invited to attend faculty meetings when student proposals
are under discussion. The Athletic Council, The Health Council and
The Community Service Council
In addition, the entire student body elects a Senior Prefect from the Together, students and faculty serve on these three councils in an
group of elected School Prefects. The Senior Prefect position is similar effort to work to improve the community experience as it relates to
to that of a student body president. In addition to the responsibilities athletics, health and community service.
of School Prefects, the Senior Prefect is responsible for overseeing the
Student Council as well as speaking at certain school events. Club Heads
There are a wide variety of clubs that students may choose to partici-
pate in at St. George’s. Some clubs are long-standing traditions at
the school, while others may be newer additions and reflect current
demands and interests. Each club has at least one student head
who is responsible for coordinating meetings, fundraisers and events.

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 Service Opportunities The Christmas Festival, modeled after early English celebrations, is one
St. George’s School wishes to impart to its students an understanding of the school’s oldest traditions. Held on the evening before students
leave for winter vacation, the Festival is considered one of the high-

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of the value and power of living “lives of constructive service to the
world,” as stated in the school’s mission. An understanding of the lights of the year. In addition, through out the course of the year, the
importance of service begins within St. George’s community itself. community hosts a myriad of other special events and activities that
Having laid the foundation for service, the entire community is include a Halloween costume contest and on campus trick-or-treat,
encouraged to engage in meaningful work in the service of others, on the Pie Race, Friday Night Lights, a winter formal, and various stu-
the Hilltop and off, on Aquidneck Island and well beyond. We believe dent/faculty competitions. We are always open to new and exciting
that this commitment to immediate, local and global service helps to ideas and opportunities to bring our community together.
build the character of our students as they strive to make their world
School Trips and Chaperones
a better place for generations to come.
Frequently, students leave campus to attend athletic contests, take
The Community Service Council plans multiple service projects advantage of weekend trips to destinations like Providence Place Mall,
throughout the year, such as Sunday service opportunities, the annual or enjoy advisory group dinners and class field trips. These school-
Feed-A-Friend food drive and the Day of Engagement. Students who sponsored events do not require special permissions and are all
show a genuine commitment to service are encouraged to take leader- chaperoned by faculty members.
ship roles in the Council in their Fifth- or Sixth-Form year, while all
students are encouraged to join the Community Service Club which All school trips are alcohol, drug and tobacco free. Students participat-
will execute many of these projects throughout the year. ing in school trips are required to comply with all applicable school
rules and all applicable laws.
Activities, Entertainment and Traditions
Music Ensembles and Private Music Lessons
Students will find many ways to become involved in St. George’s com-
munity and to pursue interests outside the classroom. A club sign-up Academic Ensembles
at the beginning of the year allows students to find out more about The Chapel Choir is open to all forms and performs for our regular
specific activities and to meet student leaders. Along with club pur- Thursday Chapel service as well as Christmas Lessons & Carols Servic-
pose, all clubs are responsible for planning and executing weekend es, the Christmas Festival, Alumni Chapel and Prize Day. No audition
entertainment options throughout the year to supplement the efforts is required other than a simple vocal screening; however students
of the Entertainment Committee and to provide more varied options must register for Choir as they would a class. The Chapel Choir has
for students. two rehearsals and one sectional per week held during the academic
day and students are graded on a pass/fail basis. One-third of the arts
The Entertainment Committee is a group of students and faculty requirement can be satisfied by successfully completing three consecu-
who work closely to plan and organize large weekend events. tive trimesters of participation in Chapel Choir.
Popular events include DJ dances, karaoke, Winter Carnival and
Spring Dance Weekend. The St. George’s Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble are open to instrumen-
talists from all forms. Both groups perform throughout the year at a
The Arts and Lecture Series brings outside speakers and performers variety of events such as Chapel, Assembly, Family Weekend and
to the school. Many visitors also take time to hold small discussion Prize Day. No audition is required; however students must register
groups or workshops. The Dent Forum and the Burnett Environmental for them class as they would a class. Rehearsals are held twice a
Lecture Series invite a speaker to explore a topic of current concern. week during the academic day and students are graded on a pass/fail
Attendance at these events is required. In addition, optional Brown basis. One-third of the arts requirement can be satisfied by successful-
Bag lunches are regularly sponsored on campus to expose students ly completing three consecutive trimesters of participation in Orches-
to unique topics and experiences. tra or Jazz Ensemble.

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 Select Ensembles (non-credit earning) IX. Discipline Guidelines
The Hilltoppers (male) and Snapdragons (female) are the a cappella
ensembles open to all forms through audition; additionally students General

Di sc ip lin e G ui de li ne s
who participate in either group must be enrolled in one of the aca- Every member of St. George’s community helps define this institution.
demic ensembles. Each group rehearses two or three evenings per Through our interactions with each other and guests, we strive to pro-
week and performs for a variety of events on campus — Family mote intellectual, athletic, artistic and personal development. The
Weekend, Christmas, Alumni Weekend - as well as the year-end A school believes that a sense of responsibility and the self-discipline to
Cappella concert. make difficult choices are necessary qualities to create an atmosphere
in which growth may occur. The real job of discipline does not lie with
The Chamber Orchestra and Jazz Combo are smaller instrumental
the school alone, but rather with each student and faculty member.
ensembles that perform at a high level for a variety of school events.
Actions that undermine the school’s aspirations, violate the rights of
Acceptance is through audition; additionally, students who participate
members of this community or are contrary to the principles of the
in either group must be enrolled in one of the academic ensembles.
Honor Code will not be tolerated and may result in a student appear-
Each group rehearses one to two evenings per week.
ing before the Honor Board or facing other consequences, as detailed
The Handbell Choir is open to students from all forms. No audition is below, all in the school’s sole discretion.
necessary; there is also no requirement to additionally perform in an
We expect all members of our community to adhere to our daily
academic ensemble. The Handbell Choir rehearses one evening per
expectations. It is important to remember that no written list can
week and rings for chapel services and special events.
identify all types of misconduct; this policy is meant to provide stu-
Private Lessons dents with guidelines, rather than an all-inclusive list. School rules
Private lessons on all orchestral instruments as well as piano, guitar, apply to all students, whether on or off campus, including weekends
percussion, voice and bagpipes, are offered to St. George’s students, and extended weekends (even when students are signed out), as long
faculty, staff and their families. The lessons are provided by members as they are enrolled at the school. It is important to understand that
of the adjunct faculty. Lessons are scheduled at mutually convenient incidents which occur during school vacations are of concern to the
times; additionally, students may meet one-third of the arts require- school and will be handled in an appropriate manner.
ment by successful completion of six consecutive trimesters of private Consequences of misconduct (and/or attempting misconduct) applica-
lessons (at the discretion of the instructor and Music Department ble to all students are detailed below. Students who choose to remain
Head). present when other students are engaging in misconduct may be
Lesson fees are billed to the student’s account. For the 2017-18 subject to disciplinary action. The school may, in its sole discretion,
academic year they are $35 for a 25-minute session and $64 for a contact parents to address both minor and more serious instances
50-minute lesson. Because many of the adjunct music faculty travel of misconduct, at any stage of the discipline process.
from considerable distances to teach at St. George’s, it is important
that students communicate with their instructors if there is a conflict
Minor Disciplinary Infractions
with their lesson time. In that case, the teacher will try to reschedule Infractions of daily expectations, including but not limited to unex-
the lesson. A 24-hour notice via phone or email message is required. cused absences, dress code violations, dormitory rules and general
Lessons cancelled or missed without notice will be charged to the difficulty meeting community expectations are recorded. When a stu-
student’s account. dent exhibits difficulty consistently meeting community expectations,
a clear system of consequences may be utilized. Should a student
accumulate a significant number of minor disciplinary infractions, the
student may appear before the Honor Board for failure to meet com-
munity expectations.

Dorm Infractions: for violation of dorm policies, including missing

lights out, being late for check-in, failing room inspection or misuse of
Study Hall hours. An accumulation of dorm infractions may result in a
student being Dormed-In, receiving a Saturday Night Room Restric-
tion (SNRR) and/or a Superclean.
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 Typical disciplinary responses to accumulations of minor infractions • Academic Dishonesty: Plagiarizing or cheating on academic
may include, but are not limited to, the following: assignments.
• Personal Dishonesty: Lying, stealing or deliberately disregarding

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• Dorm Restriction: for accumulating multiple violations of dormi- instructions from a faculty or staff member. This could include
tory expectations, as part of the consequences for violating failure to accurately report information on a Campus Leave
another policy, or at the discretion of the Dean of Students Request including destination or time frame. It could also include
Office, student may be restricted to their own dorms for the misrepresenting your age or identity through the possession or
night, weekdays beginning at 7:30 p.m., weekends beginning at use of a false identification card. Both will be considered lying.
7 p.m. Students who are dormed in are not allowed to have Removing unauthorized materials from the library may be con-
guests. sidered stealing.
• Saturday Night Room Restriction (SNRR): for accumulating mul- • Drugs and Alcohol: Using, being under the influence of, possess-
tiple violations of dormitory expectations, as part of the conse- ing and/or distributing alcohol, marijuana, or other mind-altering
quences for violating another policy, or at the discretion of the or controlled substances. Students remaining present while others
Dean of Students Office, a student may be restricted to their are violating this rule will also face disciplinary action. Possessing
own room beginning at 7 p.m., ending at 11 p.m. and/or distributing alcohol, illegal substances or related parapher-
• Sunday Morning Detention: for accumulating multiple violations nalia including vaporizers, hookah pens and other devices that
of community expectations, as part of violating another policy, or can be used to consume multiple substances threatens the
at the discretion of the Dean of Students Office, a student may integrity of the community. Anyone found possessing and/or dis-
have to attend Sunday Morning Detention beginning at 9 a.m., tributing alcohol, illegal substances or related paraphernalia will
ending at 10:30 a.m. likely be dismissed from St. George’s School. Furthermore, off-
• Community Beautification Squad (CBS): for accumulating multi- campus parties or comparable gatherings are a matter of concern
ple violations of dormitory policies or other infractions at the for the school. A student’s off-campus participation in the illegal
Dean of Student’s discretion (or his/her designees). It generally use of alcohol or drugs while school is in session may be consid-
consists of two hours of cleanup work on Sundays. ered a violation of school rules and treated under the same rules
• Letter of Concern: Students may receive a Letter of Concern from that apply to students who are staying on campus.
the Dean of Students Office for a variety of reasons, including • Fire Hazards: Creating a fire hazard on campus, including having
violations of school policies, significant accumulations of minor an open flame of any sort, using a cooking appliance or other-
infractions or concerns about behavior. A Letter of Concern serves wise causing a fire hazard. This includes tampering with or dam-
as the School’s official documentation and warning to a student. aging fire safety equipment. Students should not be in posses-
Letters of Concern are part of a student’s St. George’s file. sion of matches, lighters, candles or any other device that could
• Formal Warning: In certain circumstances, a student may receive produce a fire hazard. Anyone found in violation of any portion
a Formal Warning from the Dean of Students or the Dean of Aca- of this rule will likely be dismissed from St. George’s School.
demics if the student’s behavior is inappropriate. A Formal Warn- • Harassment: Harassing or acting in any way that flagrantly disre-
ing is the school’s official statement of concern regarding a specif- gards common decency or propriety, such as bullying, cyberbul-
ic behavior. Should a student receive a Formal Warning for a lying or intimidating someone verbally, physically or emotionally.
school policy and then be found violating that same policy again, For a complete explanation of St. George’s statement on Harass-
the student should expect to appear before the Honor Board. ment, see the "Harassment, Discrimination, Bullying and Haz-
ing" section of The Shield on page 33.
Violations of The Honor Code • Weapons: Possessing or using dangerous weapons, firearms or
At all times, acting in such a way that brings discredit to the school, is explosives.
detrimental to the best interests of the school, or is incompatible with • Dormitories: Leaving a dormitory after check-in or before 6:30
the common goals and standards of the school community is unac- a.m. without permission of a faculty member. Leaving or enter-
ceptable and may result in an appearance before the Honor Board, or ing a dormitory hallway by fire escape or window or being on a
facing other consequences, as detailed below, and in the school’s sole roof constitutes a violation of this rule.
discretion. Other specific examples of behavior that may be considered • Inappropriate Spaces: Entering a dormitory, bathroom or locker
violations of the Honor Code that could result in a student appearing room of the opposite sex without permission of a faculty mem-
before the Honor Board include, but are not limited to, the following: ber constitutes a violation of this rule. In any violation of the
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 school’s visitation policy, host and guest are equally responsible. leave while the Honor Board considers the conduct. The Honor Board
Day students are required to adhere to the same standards as generally discusses the conduct, the student’s history, relevant prece-
boarders with respect to visitors of the opposite sex in their dent, the scope and scale of the infraction and the impact or potential

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dorms and rooms. impact of the violation on the community, amongst other factors. At
• School Property: Vandalizing school or personal property or pos- the end of the meeting, the Honor Board then may make an advisory
sessing or using unauthorized school keys. This includes entering recommendation to the Head of School or her designee. The Head of
a locked room or building, tampering with another student’s lock School (or her designee) makes the final decision, generally choosing
or misusing locks on dormitory doors, including locking yourself whether to accept, revise or reject the Honor Board’s recommendation.
into a room.
• Automobiles: Driving or riding in cars without permission. Possible Responses to Honor Code Infractions
• Technology: Using technology in a manner that violates the Violation Of Honor Code
principles outlined in “SG’s Technology Department Policies & Students who appear before the Honor Board for their behavior
Guidelines.” typically receive a “Violation of the Honor Code” on their record.
• Other Conduct: Impeding the positive experience and safety of
other members of the community. Restriction
In certain circumstances a student may be placed on some kind of
The Honor Board restriction, a response that limits a student’s freedom. This may
A student whose behavior constitutes a serious infraction of the Honor include campus, dorm or room restriction, loss of driving privileges,
Code or who accumulates sufficient minor infractions may appear, with loss of visitation privileges, etc. Day students may also receive day
the student’s advisor, before the Honor Board, a group of students and student campus restriction. Restriction may also be in addition to
faculty. The Head of School may determine, in her sole discretion, to other responses, including probationary status.
waive an Honor Board hearing. Examples of situations where the Head
of School may decide to waive an Honor Board hearing include, but are Disciplinary Probation
not limited to, if the student threatens the stability of the community, if Students may be placed on Disciplinary Probation by the Dean of
there are constraints of a personal or confidential nature, if a hearing Students or at the recommendation of the Honor Board for a variety
deprives committee members of vacation or exam preparation time, or of reasons. Students on probation are held to a higher standard of
otherwise at the Head of School’s discretion. If an Honor Board hearing accountability for their behavior, both in terms of daily expectations
has been waived, the Head of School may ask the student members of and in terms of Honor Code infractions. While on probation, a signifi-
the Honor Board, the faculty, the school’s counselors and/or the Dean cant accumulation of minor infractions or a violation of the Honor
of Students to offer advice and/or give recommendations. Code may result in a student appearing before the Honor Board for
consideration of dismissal. Once the probationary period has passed,
The Honor Board is composed of the five Sixth-Form Honor Board students are expected to write a petition to the Dean of Students and
representatives and five faculty members. In addition, the form repre- their faculty advisor to request to be removed from probation. Even
sentative will generally sit for Honor Board hearings of students in after the completion of a period of Disciplinary Probation, should a
their respective form. The Dean of Students will attend as an observer. student violate the Honor Code again, for the same behavior, it will
If a member of the Honor Board is unable to sit for any hearing, the most likely result in their dismissal from St. George’s.
remaining members may be adjusted to maintain the balance of
faculty to Sixth-Form student representation. Suspension
In many circumstances, a student will be suspended for a violation of
When a student appears before the Honor Board, the student is the Honor Code. During this time, students are required to be off
expected to write a narrative of the event as soon as possible. During campus. Students are expected to keep up with all assignments and
the hearing, the student will typically recount the details of the incident may communicate with teachers while away. There are no academic
and answer questions from the Honor Board. The student’s faculty penalties for a student serving suspension; missed assignments/assess-
advisor also may make a statement to the Honor Board and respond to ments may be made up.
the Honor Board’s questions. If a faculty member reported or discov-
ered the incident, that faculty member will likely be available to answer Separation
questions. After this fact-gathering period, the student and advisor In certain circumstances, the Honor Board may recommend that a stu-
dent be separated from the school. In these circumstances, a student
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 may be allowed the opportunity to petition for return to St. George’s norms different than their own, they must understand that they
after a period of time to be determined by the Honor Board and, remain within the bounds of the school’s expectations while participat-
ultimately, by the Head of School, in her sole discretion. Petitions to ing in a school trip and/or program. Any student found in violation of

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return to the school may be granted upon successful completion of a the school’s rules or policies during a school-sponsored trip and/or
plan of engagement in a variety of areas during the student’s absence program will face disciplinary action.
from the school. While away, the student will not follow a St. George’s
course of study nor be involved in any school activities. Any student on Parent Involvement
separation who hopes to return to St. George’s and stay on track to Disciplinary matters and student issues are handled directly by teachers,
graduate with their class is expected to enroll in an accredited institution administrators and appropriate staff. If a student is having an issue with
to complete the student’s academic instruction. Some students may elect another student, parents should not attempt to deal with the other stu-
to explore a gap-year experience and repeat the student’s academic year dent or that student’s family directly about that matter. Doing so may put
when they return to St. George’s. Decisions on petitions for return will a student in an intimidating situation and is best resolved, when appro-
generally be made by a group of faculty, which may include the Dean of priate, through a school administrator. Please speak to the appropriate
Students, the Head of School and the Director of Admissions. Even if the school administrator for guidance with respect to any questions about
student’s petition is acceptable, the timing of a student’s return cannot be contacting another student or parent about a school-related matter.
predicted due to possible exigent factors at the school. Students who
return from separation will likely be placed on probation for the remain- Reporting Honor Board Outcomes
der of their time at St. George’s. While on separation, students are not By long-standing practice, Honor Board recommendations and
allowed to return to campus for any reason unless they have sought and disciplinary outcomes are shared with the school at all-school assem-
received advance permission from the Dean of Students. blies. These announcements are of significant importance to the
community. They ensure an appropriate and accurate understanding
Dismissal of the facts and provide an opportunity for the educational growth
In most circumstances, a student’s first violation of the Honor Code at of the students. In addition, the announcements serve to support and
St. George’s results in suspension and disciplinary probation, though dis- strengthen the common goals of the school community through open
missal is possible. Dismissal may be appropriate, for example, if a viola- and honest communication about the school’s expectations and the
tion is sufficiently extreme in nature, threatens the safety, health, or well- consequences of breaching them.
being of any member of the community or threatens the stability of the
community. Should a student appear before an Honor Board while on Reporting to Colleges
Disciplinary Probation, any Honor Code violation or an accumulation of
Students should understand that many colleges ask students to com-
minor infractions will likely result in consideration of dismissal. However,
ment on their own discipline records as part of the application process.
even after the completion of a term of disciplinary probation, a second
St. George’s expects that students will report their own records hon-
Honor Code violation for the same behavior at any point in a student’s
estly and fully. The College Counselors stand ready to assist students
career at St. George’s will generally result in dismissal.
to report on discipline issues.
Students who are dismissed are generally no longer eligible for enroll-
Students should also understand that many colleges ask the school
ment at St. George’s. Any student who is dismissed from St. George’s
to comment on a student’s discipline record. St. George’s policy is to
who wishes to return to campus prior to the graduation of their class,
report on discipline whenever a college requests this information; this
needs to request permission from the Dean of Students Office. The Head
policy continues in effect even after the filing of the application
of School has discretion and final authority on all disciplinary matters.
and/or enrollment in an institution.
Behavioral Expectations While Away From School To those colleges that ask for such information, St. George’s will
All school rules apply to students when they are participating in generally report on the following levels of discipline after completion
school-sponsored trips and/or programs off-campus, both while school of the disciplinary process: 1) dismissal; 2) separation; 3) suspension;
is in session and during school vacations and summer. When partici- 4) recorded violation of the Honor Code. Because St. George’s
pating in off-campus trips and/or programs, students must understand deems “probation” an internal matter, the counselors will typically
that they represent St. George’s School and that their behavior should not report this level of discipline to colleges unless there is an Honor
reflect well upon St. George’s. While students may encounter cultural Code violation.

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 X. Student Health Services discuss a variety of typical adolescent issues, such as homesickness, aca-
demic difficulties, stress or relationship issues. When students are facing
St. George’s is deeply committed to the health and well-being of more complex emotional challenges, the school may refer them to out-

St u de nt H e al t h S e r vi c e s
its students. The school provides 24-hour health services staffed by side professionals for support or recommend a medical leave.
registered nurses, regular school visits from a physician, and counsel-
ing services by licensed professionals for normal mental and physical Medical Leave
health needs of the school community. For issues that require special- A medical leave is an extended leave of absence from school of two
ists, off-campus appointments with additional expertise can be coordi- weeks or more, which results from a student being unable to meet the
nated through the Health Center. day-to day-requirements of student life at St. George’s. A medical
leave may be due to a physical or mental health issue, and it may be
The Health Center requested by the student’s family or required by the Health Group.
The Health Center is the place to go if a student is ill or suffers an The Health Group may initiate a conversation about a potential med-
injury, or needs to make a medical appointment, renew a prescription, ical leave with a student’s family when there is an immediate concern
request a medical weekend, or for any health-related questions. about a student’s health or well being, or when there is a longer-term
The medical staff will admit students if an ailment calls for bed rest. indication that the student is not functioning well at school (a large
Students may stay from several hours to several nights. The Health number of missed classes, an inability to participate in afternoon
Center can be reached at (401) 842-6676. activities, an inability to thrive, etc.).
A registered nurse is on duty 24 hours a day. Except for urgent issues Once the Health Group has determined that a medical leave is war-
and emergencies, the Health Center is closed daily from 1:15-2 p.m. ranted, the student and his or her family will receive a medical leave
and 7:45-8:30 p.m. agreement that must be signed and returned to the school. The
agreement will stipulate the expectations and requirements the stu-
Mental Health Counseling dent must meet during the medical leave, as well as the procedures
St. George’s provides confidential counseling services to help support the student must follow in order to be considered for a return to
the normal educational, social and emotional needs of adolescents. school. The school will likely require consent for the release of infor-
mation with all parties involved in the treatment of the student while
The office of the Director of Counseling is a resource for questions
he or she is on leave. A medical leave is supportive in nature and not
about personal concerns or counseling. The Director of Counseling
a punitive measure, and the requirements that are laid out are
meets with students, assesses the situation and, if needed, arranges
designed by the entire Health Group to help the student perform pro-
for counseling at St. George’s or makes a referral to another appropri-
ductively and safely at school. The Director of Counseling will coordi-
ate source for help. The Director of Counseling is on call 24 hours a
nate medical leaves on behalf of the Health Group.
day, 7 days a week in case of emergencies.
Though a student on medical leave is excused from attending classes,
The Director of Counseling and the school’s counselors are part of a
the student must make arrangements through the Dean of Academics
team of faculty members and administrators who collaborate with
Office to make up missed material while on leave if possible, or upon
respect to students’ educational and emotional experiences at the
return to school. While the school will strive to minimize academic dis-
school. As part of this collaborative effort to support students’ experi-
ruption, it may require that a student drop a course or courses if a
ences, the school counselors may share information obtained from
prolonged absence will make it impossible for the student to complete
parents and students when it is deemed to be in the best health inter-
course requirements.
est of the students, and in compliance with applicable professional and
ethical guidelines and laws, with other employees of the school, and,
when necessary, local authorities.

In addition to the Director of Counseling, the school provides profes-

sional counselors to help facilitate educational, social and emotional
support for students. A counselor is typically available to meet with
students during the academic day on various days of the week and at
other times by appointment. The counselors are trained to help students

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 The Health Group ADHD medication may meet with the Director of Counseling and
The Health Group is chaired by the Director of Counseling and is com- Health Services to review the support services offered by the school.

St u de nt H e al t h S e r vi c e s
prised of the Head of School, Dean of Faculty, Dean of Students, Aca-
Health Records, Regulations and Access
demic Dean, Director of the Health Center and a Health Center Nurse.
The Health Group meets weekly to discuss students who are strug- The physical and emotional well-being of all members of our commu-
gling with medical, emotional or academic issues and determines the nity is of the utmost importance to us. To help us ensure that every-
best way to support each student’s individual needs. An immediate one is ready for the beginning of the school year, all student health
plan of action is put into place in these meetings, and dorm parents, forms must be completed and submitted to Magnus, the web-based
advisors and teachers are included as necessary. SMR (student medical record) software prior to August 1. Students
will not be allowed to enroll or participate in any activities until all
Health Education health forms have been completed and returned to the Health Center.
The Health Education program at St. George’s School includes seminars
Immunization and Communicable Illness
on topics such as sexual responsibility, consent, peer concern, nutrition,
sports supplements, substance prevention and CPR and first aid. Immunization
In accordance with Rhode Island law, the school requires all students
Medications at School to provide proof of up-to-date immunizations or a certificate of
Boarding students may keep small amounts of certain over-the- exemption before attending school. Proof of immunization should be
counter medicines in their original containers in their dorm rooms. recorded on a Certificate of Immunization form and signed by a med-
Any medication containing alcohol, pseudoephedrine/phenylephrine ical professional. A student with a qualified religious and/or medical
and/or dextromethorphan (DXM) may not be kept in students’ rooms. exemption must provide the school with an Immunization Exemption
Certification, pursuant to state law. A Medical Immunization Exemp-
If a student needs to take a daily prescription medication, parents are tion Certification must be signed by a medical professional, attesting
expected to provide the school with a permission to medicate form that the student is exempt from a specific vaccine(s) because of med-
signed by the student’s doctor and parent(s). Prescription drugs ical reasons. A Religious Immunization Exemption Certification must
brought to school by students or prescribed while school is in session be signed by the student’s parent or guardian, attesting that immu-
must be in their original pharmacy and/or manufacturer-labeled con- nization conflicts with the tenets of their religious beliefs. Students
tainers and must be kept in the Health Center. Medications will be dis- who do not provide proof of up-to-date immunizations or qualify for
pensed by school nursing staff or by school personnel who have been an exemption will not be permitted to attend the school or participate
designated and trained in accordance with the school’s policy regard- in any school activities.
ing delegation of prescription medication administration.
Students who are exempt from the state’s immunization requirements
At the discretion of the Health Center staff, prescription and non-pre- for religious or medical reasons and who have provided the school
scription (OTC) medicines may be dispensed in small amounts and with an Exemption Certification may be prohibited from attending
may be kept in students’ dorm rooms. The Health Center will affix a school and participating in school activities in the event of an out-
sticker designating an approved medication. Otherwise, all medicines break of a vaccine-preventable disease. Students excluded from the
will be dispensed by the Health Center. Because of the potential for school for this reason will not be permitted to return until (1) the dan-
abuse or illegal handling, all Schedule II medications (such as Adderall, ger of the outbreak has passed; (2) the student becomes ill with the
Concerta, Dexedrine, Focalin, Ritalin, Strattera and Vyvanse or their disease and completely recovers; or (3) the student is immunized. In
generic equivalents) must be kept in the Health Center at all times. If determining whether there is an outbreak of a vaccine-preventable
a student needs to take a Schedule II medication during vacation, it disease, the school may consult with appropriate medical professionals
may be mailed home at the beginning of vacation and should be and/or the Rhode Island Department of Health.
express-mailed back to the Health Center at the end of vacation.
Privacy
Medications should be picked up at the end of the school year or Parents/legal guardians are asked to provide the school with immu-
mailed home upon request. nization information to comply with state immunization laws. The
school is committed to protecting the privacy of students and their
Students taking an antidepressant, antianxiety, mood stabilizing or families by treating all such medical information confidentially and

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 restricting the use of, and access to, this information for medical Head Injury/Concussion Policy
management only, in accordance with applicable law. A “concussion” is a complex disturbance in brain function, due to

St u de nt H e al t h S e r vi c e s
Communicable Illness direct or indirect trauma to the head, related to neurometabolic dys-
While this would be a rare occurrence, the school does reserve the function, rather than structural injury. A concussion can occur with or
right to exclude from school any student who has a communicable without a loss of consciousness, and proper management is essential
illness or has been exposed to an infected person if the school deter- to the safety and long-term future of the injured individual. A “head
mines, in its sole discretion, that such exclusion is appropriate for the injury” is a direct blow to the head or indirect trauma to the head
welfare of the student who is excluded from school and/or the welfare including a concussion or traumatic brain injury.
of other students or employees at the school. In reaching the decision Students who experience a concussion can recover completely as
to exclude a student from the school, the school may consult with long as they do not return to normal daily activities prematurely. The
appropriate medical professionals and/or the Rhode Island Department effects of repeated concussions can be cumulative, and after a con-
of Health. cussion, there is a period in which the brain is particularly vulnerable
to further injury. If a student sustains a second concussion during this
Health and Safety Communications Regarding period, the risk of permanent brain injury increases significantly.
Communicable Illnesses
If and when appropriate, the school will disseminate information to Return to full activity will typically follow a medically supervised
students and families regarding campus health and safety issues stepwise process initiated by the school’s medical staff. In some cir-
through regular internal communication channels. For example, the cumstances, students may need significant time away from school to
school may provide families with information about the nature and prompt effective and efficient recovery. Regular communication and
spread of communicable illnesses, including symptoms and signs to coordination between parents and the school’s medical staff will
watch for, as well as required steps to be taken in the event of an ensure the best care of a student who sustains a head injury.
epidemic or outbreak. Of course, we encourage all parents and
ImPACT
guardians to contact medical professionals with any questions or
The school has implemented an innovative program for our students
concerns about communicable illnesses or immunization issues.
with concussions. This program assists our school Physician and certi-
Off-Campus Medical Appointments fied athletic trainers in evaluating and treating head injuries. In order to
help manage concussions sustained by our athletes, we have acquired
Off campus consultations are coordinated through the Health Center.
a software tool called ImPACT (Immediate Post Concussion Assessment
Students are expected to obtain a consultation form before leaving
and Cognitive Testing). ImPACT is a computerized exam used in many
campus. This form is to be completed by the consultant and returned
professional, collegiate and high school sports programs across the
to the Health Center by the student.
country to diagnose and manage concussions. If an athlete is believed
Missed appointments or last-minute cancellation of appointments to have suffered a head injury, ImPACT is used to help determine the
may result in a “missed appointment fee,” which is not covered by severity of head injury and when the injury has fully healed.
health insurance. The computerized exam is given as a baseline for comparison to every
new student and is repeated every two years if the student does not
In the event that the student or his or her family chooses not to meet suffer any concussive symptoms. It helps to track information includ-
the requirements of the medical leave agreement, or the Health Group ing memory, reaction time, speed and concentration.
believes that the student’s return to school would compromise recov-
ery, or put an undue strain on the student or the school’s support If a concussion is suspected, the student will generally be required to
systems, the medical leave may become a medical withdrawal. re-take the test. Both the preseason and post-injury test data is given
to the family or treating physician, to help evaluate the injury. The test
An abbreviated leave of a week or less to address health issues may be data will enable these health professionals to determine when return
granted at the discretion of the Dean of Students Office. to full activity is appropriate and safe.

The ImPACT testing procedures are non-invasive and pose no risks to

student-athletes. This program provides the school with some of the
best available information for managing concussions. The school’s
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 administration, coaching, and athletic training staff strive to keep Emergencies
students’ health and safety at the forefront of the student athletic The Health Center will attempt to contact parents regarding illness or
experience.

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injury, minor or serious. In circumstances that warrant immediate atten-
tion, the school Physician will generally be consulted to determine
Asthma Management
appropriate management and, to the extent possible, the student’s
Parents of students with asthma must fill out an Asthma Action Plan parents will be consulted concerning the reason for and effect of all
via Magnus, the web-based SMR (student medical record) software such care. In the event of a serious emergency, an ambulance will be
prior to the start of school. Students must bring two inhalers to school called, the student will be taken to the nearest hospital emergency
or they will be ordered via the Health Center. One inhaler is to be room. Emergency situations arising on campus will generally be
carried on the student at all times. The other is to be kept in the referred to Newport Hospital, which is just a few miles from the school.
Health Center.
Parents are expected to keep Emergency Forms up-to-date. Please
Head Lice remember, it is most important that the school have current home,
Lice are not a major health problem since they do not transmit work and cell phone numbers for parents/guardians or others (rela-
diseases or cause permanent problems. Nonetheless, the school tives, friends or neighbors) who routinely assume temporary care of
understands the unpleasantness of the condition and the desirability the student if the student’s parent(s) cannot be reached.
of limiting its spread across the school community.
Parents will be notified of an illness or injury that may require follow-
In a case where nits are found, the parent will be contacted by phone. up medical care. A “Permission to Treat” form must be on file for
It will be at the discretion of the school’s medical staff whether to send every student, allowing the school to obtain necessary medical
students home and/or check other students. assistance.

In all cases where nits have been found, the student must be treated Confidentiality
before returning to the classroom or to other activities where the Members of the school community commit themselves to maintaining
student will be in close proximity with others. The Health Center appropriate professional tact and discretion with regard to confidential
will continue to evaluate the student and decide on a plan of care. information they receive. However, confidential information may be
disclosed to the Head of School, appropriate administrators, outside
professionals, law enforcement officers, parents/guardians and others
when there is a compelling reason for doing so, including, without
limitation, in cases of health and safety emergencies (when students
or others are in imminent danger of harm); when there is concern
about an individual’s ability to function academically, emotionally,
physically and/or mentally within the school environment; or when
legal requirements demand that confidential information be revealed.

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 XI. Parent Involvement If you are going out to dinner, especially with a group, plan to go
either extremely early and prepare for an average wait — or plan to
Communicating With Students go at dinner hour and prepare for an outrageous wait. Even in the

Par e n t Invo lve me n t

The windows of opportunity to reach students by phone are short, so dead of winter, there is usually a lengthy wait at popular restaurants.
it helps to be familiar with the daily schedule. The best time to reach Parking in town can be difficult in the “high season” and parking
students tends to be between dinner and evening Study Hall hours, regulations are strictly enforced.
between 7-8 p.m., or immediately following Study Hall at 10 p.m.
For most questions about accommodations, “The Newport Guide,”
Email and text is another way that parents can stay connected with
usually available in the lobby of Old School and distributed to new
students but doing so during Study Hall hours can add to the already
parents, offers good information. Also, you can check out
challenging distraction of technology.
www.gonewport.com for more ideas.
Visiting Campus Family Weekend
All parents are welcome on campus for a variety of events. In additional
The date for Family Weekend for the 2017-2018 school year is Friday,
to all athletic events, parents are invited to attend: weekly chapel servic-
Oct. 6-Saturday, Oct. 7. Students may leave campus on Saturday, Oct. 7,
es, Family Weekend, Service of Lessons & Carols for the public, Christmas
after their athletic commitments are finished. Most students are required to
Festival for the public, Fifth-Form Parents’ Weekend, Winter Musical,
return to campus by 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 10, though varsity teams will
Fall Play, Special Event Speakers, Alumni Weekend and Prize Day.
have required practice that afternoon to prepare for Wednesday contests.
Please call the school for confirmation of events, including specific
The school will send email registration forms in early September that
dates and details about times and locations.
describes the events of the weekend in full detail. This is a weekend
Weekday Visits (Parents of Boarding Students) you will not want to miss. While attendance is not mandatory, it is
If you visit the school during the academic week and wish to take certainly encouraged.
your child off campus, please be sure to call the Dean on Duty at
(401) 338-7013 to seek permission. Always plan to have your child
Fifth-Form Parents Weekend
back to campus by the start of evening Study Hall at 8 p.m. Fifth-Form Parents Weekend occurs in February of students’ Fifth-
Form year. The dates for this school year are Feb. 16-17, 2018. This is
Weekend Visits (Parents of Boarding Students) a college-planning weekend with plenty of valuable information about
Parents are welcome to visit the school on non-school organized the upcoming college search and placements. Parents of Fifth-Form
weekends. The students enjoy having families visit campus, especially students should plan to attend if at all possible.
if you take a group out to dinner! It doesn’t take very long for most
students to recognize your family and say “hello,” or offer information Prize Day Weekend
as to where you might find your child. The tradition of the school is to celebrate the graduation of our Sixth-
Form class in the front circle on Memorial Day. Families are encour-
If you live too far away for a day trip, Newport is a wonderful town
aged to make accommodation arrangements early, as Newport can be
in which to spend the night.
quite busy on this holiday weekend. Events for Sixth-Form families
However, last-minute reservations for a hotel or bed-and-breakfast begin officially on Sunday evening, though many families may begin
can be tricky. Because athletic schedules are released close to the sea- to arrive anytime over the weekend for final games and performances.
son, you cannot always plan far ahead (as compared to planning for
organized school weekends). One will often find two- or three-night
Attending Athletic Events
minimums at nearby hotels due to Newport’s popularity. The Marriott All parents are welcome to attend both home and away athletic
chain typically drops the minimum on Thursday for the upcoming events. In the fall, winter or spring athletic seasons, a weekend visit
weekend, while other hotels, such as the Hyatt Regency or Best West- when many of the school’s athletic teams are playing at home has
ern, hold the minimum until Saturday. If you are adventuresome, you almost as great an excitement level as Family Weekend. We encour-
can usually find availability on Saturday. Most hotels will likely offer age community members to attend these events — moving with the
suggestions of hotels with remaining availability or you can contact students from game to game. School spirit is generally quite high on
the Newport Chamber of Commerce at (800) 976-5122. these days. The school’s colors are red, white, and black.

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 Parental Comportment and Support for XII. General School Information
School Policies
Accreditation

G e ne r a l S ch o o l I nfo r m a ti o n
At St. George’s, we believe that a positive relationship between the
school and a student’s parents or guardians is essential to the fulfill- St. George’s School is accredited by the New England Association
ment of the school’s mission. We recognize that effective relationships of Schools and Colleges and the Board of Education of the State of
are characterized by clearly defined responsibilities, a shared commit- Rhode Island.
ment to collaboration and open lines of communication, mutual
Governance
respect and a common vision of the goals to be achieved.
The St. George’s Board of Trustees serve as stewards of the school’s
The school understands and appreciates that parents and guardians mission. It is the Board’s responsibility to ensure that the mission is rel-
may employ different means to meet the expectations and responsibil- evant and vital to the community it serves and to support the school
ities expressed in this policy. Nevertheless, St. George’s, at all times, in fulfilling its mission. The Board oversees long term strategy and
may dismiss a student whose parent, guardian, family member or governance, but is not involved in the daily operational decisions of
other adult involved with the student, in the sole judgment of the the school, including and especially with regard to disciplinary matters.
school, fails to comply with this or any other policy or procedure of
the school, engages in conduct either on or off the school’s property Family-School Communication
that could undermine the authority of the school’s administration, There is much that gets communicated between parents and the
and/or otherwise behaves in a manner that is unbecoming of a mem- school over the course of a year and it is important that communica-
ber of the school community. The school may refuse re-enrollment of tion be clear and efficient. There are many people at the school whom
a student if the school, in its sole discretion, believes the actions of a parents may contact for different reasons and it may not always be
parent or guardian on or off the school’s property make a positive, clear who the appropriate person will be for a given situation. In many
constructive relationship impossible, or otherwise may interfere with situations, a student’s advisor should serve as the first point of contact
the school’s accomplishment of its mission and/or educational goals. for parents, but parents should feel free to call the Dean of Students
Office if they are unsure about who to call with a question, concern
To assist in creating the most effective relationship, the school expects
or general comment.
that parents will observe the following guidelines:
Current Family Contact Information
Share in the school’s vision.
• Support the mission of the school. If a family’s contact information changes during the course of a school
• Understand and support the school’s philosophy, policies, and year, (e.g., a parent’s email address, cell phone number, mailing
procedures. address; a student’s cell phone number, etc.), parents are expected to
• Support the school’s disciplinary process, and understand that immediately communicate those changes to the school. In these situa-
the school’s authority in such matters is final. tions, please contact the school’s registrar, who can be reached at
• Be supportive of the school’s commitment to a diverse and (401) 842-6791.
inclusive community.
• Acknowledge that the payment of tuition is an investment in
Multiple Households
the education of the student, not an investment of ownership In order for the school to most effectively communicate with parents
in the school. and support each student, it is important for faculty and administra-
• Support the school’s emphasis on sustainable practices. tors to be aware of students who spend time in multiple households.
Please be sure to communicate to the school about primary caregivers
in the event of an emergency and whether special co-parenting
arrangements exist. If there are court-ordered guidelines regarding
visitations, picking up a student from school, parent involvement in
field trips or other issues, please include the school in your communi-
cation loop. These situations can be stressful for parents and confus-
ing for students, and your help in minimizing the school’s phone calls
to you for clarification is very important. Unless otherwise specified,

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 each parent for whom the school has current contact information will Portal, is available for families to access information from the Dean of
receive a copy of the student’s report card as well as other informa- Students Office, to fill out school forms and to view students’ grades
tional mailings and electronic communications during the year. and comments.

G e ne r a l S ch o o l I nfo r m a ti o n
Email The school often posts photos on the school’s photo sharing page at
Students have a school-issued email address, which is formatted as: http://www.flickr.com/photos/stgeorgesschool/.
[email protected]. Students are expected to check SG Face Book
email on a regular basis. Email is a good way to contact teachers dur-
ing the academic day. Faculty’s email addresses are in the same for- Annually, the school prints a community Face Book directory that is
mat: [email protected], and can also be located on available in the Bookstore. This directory has a photo of each student,
the school’s website. faculty and staff member and it includes parents’ contact information.
The Face Book and the information therein may not be used for any
Student Media Information inappropriate or commercial purposes, and should not be shared with
The school makes a concerted effort to highlight the accomplishments anyone outside of the school community.
of our students, faculty and staff, as well as to publicize the strength Background Checks
of the entire program offered by the school, in a variety of media for-
mats. Student Media Information — including student names, photo- With student safety as a priority at the school, the school conducts
graphic images (for example, portrait, picture, video or other repro- state and national criminal history and sex offender registry checks on
ductions), audio recordings of students’ voices, video recordings of all current and prospective faculty and staff of the school. In addition,
students and/or reproductions of students’ work and likenesses — all individuals who may have “direct and unmonitored access to chil-
may be used for educational and/or promotional purposes in print and dren,” including any individual to be employed by St. George’s, out-
electronic media. Outlets for publication of Student Media Information side tutors engaged by students or their parents/guardians and any
may include, but not be limited to, the school magazine, marketing non-parent volunteers, must undergo a criminal history background
materials, the school website, newsletters and local newspapers. The check, to confirm that no criminal history record information exists.
school adheres to the following general guidelines when using Student Examples of the types of volunteer activities requiring a background
Media Information: check include, but are not limited to, field trips, coaching and assisting
• Photographs or references to Student Media Information in students in the classroom. A background check is typically not neces-
traditional, print publications, such as our yearbook and school sary for parent volunteers involved with larger school functions at
publications, may include the first and/or last names of students which many adults are typically present or in instances where there is
and community members. only the potential for incidental unsupervised contact with students in
• Photographs or references to Student Media Information on the commonly used areas of the school grounds.
public portion of our website and social media websites, such as All information related to an individual’s background check is kept
the school’s Facebook page, Instagram and YouTube channel confidential.
may also include the first and/or last names of students and
community members. International Students
As part of the enrollment process, parents are provided with an oppor- Students enrolled at the school from countries outside of the United
tunity to opt out of the use of their child’s Student Media Information. States are required to ensure that their visas, health insurance cover-
age and all other requirements applicable to domestic students
St. George’s Website (including vaccinations and completion of all enrollment and orienta-
St. George’s website (www.stgeorges.edu) is a great way for commu- tion forms) are in order prior to arriving on campus at the beginning
nity members to keep track of the school schedule, as well as to find of the school year. International students are also responsible for
faculty contact information and news stories. In addition, current ensuring that their travel arrangements coincide with the school calen-
sports schedules and scores, along with directions to away games, are dar. The school is not responsible for housing international students
posted on the “Athletics” page. A secure login feature, the Parent outside of the published school calendar.

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 Pets on Campus Campus Mailboxes and Shipping
Pets can be an important part of our students’ lives and as such, Mail and packages are delivered Monday through Friday to student

G e ne r a l S ch o o l I nfo r m a ti o n
parents may wish to bring pets to campus when they visit. We ask mailboxes in the Brown Center. Boarding students are assigned a
visitors to be sensitive to those who are not comfortable around campus mailbox and a combination at the beginning of the year by
animals or who may be allergic. Please note that all visiting pets on the Mail Center staff.
campus must be properly restrained and controlled. In all cases,
responsibility for the behavior of pets resides with the owners, who Letters, correspondence and other items that need to be shipped
assume all liability for any injuries or damages their pet may cause. (via DHL, FedEx, UPS, USPS, etc.) should be addressed as follows:
Pet owners are expected to clean up after their pets. Student’s Name
St. George’s School
Driving and Parking on Campus
372 Purgatory Road
With our students’ safety in mind, and because of fire laws and safety Middletown, Rhode Island 02842 USA
procedures, please park only in designated parking spaces and not (Packages should not exceed 40 pounds each.)
along the driveways of the school or on the grass, unless otherwise
instructed to do so by Campus Safety. For safety, and in consideration Items shipped to students should be fully insured. The school assumes
of the school’s neighbors, please drive slowly on school grounds and no responsibility for broken, damaged or lost items. At the beginning
in the surrounding neighborhood and refrain from using cell phones of the year, we recommend that sheets, pillowcases, towels and sever-
while driving on campus. al days’ worth of clothing be packed in personal luggage in case of
shipping delays.
Student Records and Transcripts
Students’ records are kept on file at the school. Each student’s record Students who receive a package will receive an email message
contains a transcript with grades, athletic involvement, commenda- indicating that the package may be picked up in the Mailroom.
tions, test scores, formal academic, athletic and advisor comments Students may buy stamps and packing material at the Bookstore
and letters involving any major discipline infractions. and mail packages through the Mailroom.
Laundry and Dry Cleaning Spending Money
Students may use the dorm laundry facilities or they may choose to While on campus, students may wish to purchase food at the Hamblet
use E&R Laundry and Dry Cleaners, a pre-paid laundry and dry-clean- Campus Center Grill or buy items at the Bookstore. For food purchas-
ing service. This service typically picks up laundry on Wednesdays and es at the Grill, parents can set up Grill Accounts through the Finance
drops off laundry on Fridays. E&R contact information can be found Office by sending a check to the Finance Office and noting “Grill
on the Parent Portal of the school’s website. Students may register for Account” and the student’s name. To encourage students to eat in the
these services before arriving to campus over the summer or with an dining hall, the school recommends limiting the amount of money on
E&R representative during registration. Grill Accounts. The Bookstore does not require a preset account and
Should students choose to do their own laundry, the Bookstore sells students are able to charge items home as needed. Parents receive
debit cards and detergent. Most dormitories have their own coin-oper- monthly invoices itemizing student charges at the Bookstore, as well
ated or card-operated laundry facilities. as a statement of activity on the Grill Account. Students often need
parental guidance and a reasonable budget to limit their spending so
we encourage parents to discuss budgeting with their student(s) over
the summer.

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 In addition to on-campus spending, students do enjoy taking advan-
tage of our location and the restaurants and shops in Newport and
Middletown. There is an ATM located in the Hamblet Campus Center
and students can cash checks in the Finance Office. Checks of over
$50 require an advisor’s signature.

Bookstore
The school’s bookstore is located in the Brown Center and is generally
open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-3:15 p.m. Food, books and bags
should be left outside when entering the store. The bookstore carries
textbooks, stationery supplies, St. George’s apparel and novelties, toi-
letries and other items. Students may charge bookstore purchases to
their SG Account. Textbook(s) may be returned for credit, provided it
is returned within two weeks of the purchase date and is unmarked
and in resalable condition.

The bookstore also has an online store,

http://bookstore.stgeorges.edu/

Travel Arrangements
Below is contact information for a variety of travel services accessible
to the school.

Train Service: Amtrak Train Service (from/to Kingston, RI),

www.amtrak.com

Bus Service: Peter Pan Bus Line, www.peterpanbus.com,

401-846-1829

Limousine Service: Landsend Limo, www.landsendlimo.net,

401-847-4883

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