Guardian Policy

The Storm King boarding population is a multicultural community

of students, faculty, staff members, and their families. In order to maintain a safe, working, and happy community, it is absolutely essential that all members of the community remain respectful and honorable in their actions toward each other and themselves. With so many people living in a relatively small space, occasional discord is inevitable. It is in these situations that we must remember our ideals of truth, respect and responsibility, and take care in how we resolve disputes and handle adversity.

The Storm King School recommends that all international students have a local guardian, but only requires students entering the eighth and ninth grades to retain a guardian. This ensures continued care and safety for students while off campus during vacations and weekends. Guardians help the School communicate with families overseas as well as support the School with students on campus. Ideally, this person would be a family member or a family friend. Understandably, this is not a possibility for all students. The Storm King School does have several local families, including present and former parents, who have experience as SKS guardians and may be able to provide some or all of the services described below. A guardian should provide services to include but not limited to the following: Facilitating communication between the School and family; Providing home stays during weekends or breaks; Assisting in formulating vacation plans; Managing transportation to and from the School; Coming to campus to provide assistance or support when the need arises; Providing proper permissions for off-campus trips as needed; Responding promptly to all communications from the School.

Any arrangements or agreements made between a family and student’s guardian are made separate from the rules and expectations of The Storm King School. Therefore, it is understood that The Storm King School is not responsible or accountable for the relationship or agreements made between the family or a family member and the guardian.

The Storm King School also reserves the right to require a change of guardian should a conflict of interest or problem arise.