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I NTRODUCT ION
A valuable education comprises many virtues. The stars of our School shield symbolize the three values we honor most: to seek the truth and uphold it, to be worthy of trust, and to be kind. Through words and actions, we hope that our students will live by our School motto: Truth without fear. The Handbook is an important resource for parents and students. It includes the St. Timothy’s School rules and regulations as well as important information about many aspects of School life. The School expects that all students will be familiar with the Handbook. By enrolling at St. Timothy’s School, they agree to abide by its rules. Consequently, both students and parents must review the Handbook each year since every year there are changes. The School reserves the right to change or modify any of the rules in the Handbook at any time.
SCHOOL
H ISTORY
Miss Sarah Randolph Carter founded STT on September 14, 1882, in the old Fusting house in Catonsville, Maryland. Miss Sally was a true daughter of the south and of a distinguished Virginia family which, like many others, had been impoverished by the War Between the States. The founding of a “Select School for Young Ladies” not only met a need which was evident in the Catonsville area but also provided the means by which the Carter family estate, Redlands, near Charlottesville, was able to be kept in the family. ■ That first year the roll call showed thirty-six students; three small boys and about six girls were boarders. The rest were day students, ranging in age from eight to eighteen. The School motto, “Vérité Sans Peur,” was chosen. A strong religious element prevailed and nearby St. Timothy’s Church played a major part in the life of the school. Strength of character and self-discipline were high upon the list of requirements. There was a faculty of three. ■ The next year Miss Mary Coles Carter relinquished her teaching position at the Patapsco School in Ellicott City and came to help run the new school. It was a formidable team. By the end of the second year, the school had outgrown the Fusting house. A corporation was therefore formed and shares issued to build
a new school. Later on, the Carter sisters redeemed these shares of stock. The site chosen was just east of the church. On June 2, 1884, the cornerstone was laid. ■ The following fall, 50 students and 12 faculty members moved into the new building. Chemistry was introduced and the school became accredited, preparing girls for college, a rare thing in those days. The Carter sisters ran STT as a team until their retirement in 1912. Miss Heath, who was a cousin of the Misses Carter and who had also taught at STT since 1887, became headmistress and co-owner with Miss Fowler. The year 1912, under the new leadership, opened with an enrollment of sixty-seven, with girls from as far west as Chicago. There was a waiting list. By the time Miss Heath retired in 1925, STT was considered one of the top secondary schools in the country. Many of the students were from wealthy and influential families. ■ By 1933 parents were registering their daughters for STT ten years or more in advance and some daughters of alumnae were entered at birth. The enrollment of eighty–eight now included girls from Baltimore, Chicago, Minneapolis, St. Paul, and elsewhere, but the groups from New York and Boston were the largest. Miss Fowler remained headmistress until 1936. Since then the School has had six heads and two interim heads and enrollment has grown to 157. ■ introduction | 1
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Introduction/History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Campus Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Heads of School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 General School Facts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Mission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Diversity Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Philosophy Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Important Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Academics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Fowler House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Graduation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Exams, Grades and Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Grading Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Honor Roll & Dean’s List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Academic Probation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Homework Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Add Drop Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Peer Tutors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 International Baccaluareate Degree Program Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Winterim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Threes - Leadership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Fours - Democracy & Civic Responsibility. . . . . . . . . . . 13 Fives - Theory of Knowledge Seminar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Sixes - IB Revisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Attendance Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Excused Absences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Unexcused Absences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
College Counseling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 College Advising Timeline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Athletics and the College Admission Process. . . . . . . . . 22
Academics: Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Academics: Advisors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Advisors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Form Deans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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Academics: Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Academics: Study Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Student Life: Honor Code and Conduct . . . 29 Honor Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Academic Dishonesty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 International Baccaluareate Diploma Program Honor Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Code of Conduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Decisions of the Honor Council and Disciplinary Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Outcomes of Rule Infractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Honor Council / Disciplinary Committee . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Behavior Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Baltimore Independent Schools Covenant for Safety and Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Sanctuary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 International Baccaluareate Degree Program Learning Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Student Life: Extracurricular Activities . . . 37 Student Life:Traditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Student Life: Daily Activities . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Student Life: Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Business Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Prox Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Guidance Counselor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Health Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Student Life: Community Service . . . . . . . 43 Student Life: Health Center . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Medical Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 International Student Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Illness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Medical Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Medications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
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Student Life: Uniform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Fall and Spring Uniform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Winter Uniform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Athletics: Department Policies . . . . . . . . . . 66
Student Life: Residential Life . . . . . . . . . . 49
Athletics: Sports by Season . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
The Houses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 The House Faculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 The Prefects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Belongings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Storage Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 General Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Neatness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Laundry Room. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Kitchen Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Entertainment Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Computer Labs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Telephones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Check-in and Bedtimes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Leaving Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Pink Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 White Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Vacations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Vacation Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Overnight Guests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Day Visitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Fire Drills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Five Day Boarding Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Athletics: Manager Roles and Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Athletics: Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Athletics: Directions to Schools . . . . . . . . . 69 School Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Administrative Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 House Faculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Student Officers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Faculty & Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Board of Trustees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Academic Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Testing Dates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Academic Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Student Life: Day Students . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Arrival and Departure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Automobiles and Driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Parking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Phones and Pagers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Winter Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Commitments Beyond The Academic Day . . . . . . . . . . 64 Lockers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Calls To and From School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Spending the Night On Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Off-Campus Overnights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
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St. Timothy’s School Stevenson, Maryland
COME FOR A VISIT!
Talk with students and teachers, visit classes, cheer on the home team, attend a play or a concert, take a student-led tour. Imagine being at a place where the total focus 24 hours a day is on giving girls such as yourself a place to launch their dreams.
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Directions to Campus From New York City: Follow I-95 south to I-695 (Baltimore Beltway). Take I-695 west toward Towson. Take Exit #22 (Greenspring Avenue). Take Greenspring Avenue north for one mile to St. Timothy’s School, which will be on your left. Travel time from New York City is approximately 4 hours by car. Amtrak’s Acela Express takes approximately 2.5 hours from New York City Penn Station to Baltimore Penn Station. From Washington, DC: Follow I-95 north to I-695 (Baltimore Beltway). Take I-695 west toward Towson. Take Exit #22 (Greenspring Avenue). Take Greenspring Avenue north for one mile to St. Timothy’s School, which will be on your left. Travel time from downtown Washington is approximately 1 hour by car. From B.W.I. Airport: Follow airport exit signs to I-95 north. Take I-95 north to I-695 west (Baltimore Beltway). Left exit comes up quickly off of I-95 north. Take I-695 west toward Towson. Take Exit #22 (Greenspring Avenue). Take Greenspring Avenue north for one mile to St. Timothy’s School, which will be on your left. Travel time from B.W.I. Airport is approximately 25 minutes by car.
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From Inner Harbor in Baltimore: Take I-83 ( Jones Falls Expressway) north out of the city to I-695 west (Baltimore Beltway). Take I-695 west. Take the next exit, #22 (Greenspring Avenue). Take Greenspring Avenue north for one mile to St. Timothy’s School, which will be on your left. Travel time from the Inner Harbor/downtown Baltimore is approximately 20 minutes by car.
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HEADS
OF SCHOOL
GENER AL
SCHOOL
FACTS
1882-1912 . . . . . . . . . . Sarah Carter and Mary Cole Carter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Miss Polly and Miss Sally)
Founding Year: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1882
1912-1925 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Louisa MacEndree Fowler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and Jane Rives Heath
School Colors: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blue and White
1925-1936 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Louisa MacEndree Fowler 1936-1964 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ella Robinson Watkins
School Motto: ”Vérité Sans Peur” (“Truth Without Fear”)
School Shield: . . . Three Stars: Truth, Trust and Kindness Merger with Hannah More Academy. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1974
1964-1977 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jean Ellen Miller
Accreditations: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Authorized IB World School
1977-1978 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Edward Read (interim Head)
. . . Association of Independent Maryland Schools (AIMS)
1978-1985 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charles Pillsbury Lord
. . . . . . Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges
1985-1993 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Galen Brewster 1993-2002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deborah M. Cook
Current Tuition: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $43,000 boarding, $46,500 ESL
2002-2003 . . . . . Henry Payson Briggs, Jr. (Interim Head)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,000 day
2003-Present . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Randy S. Stevens
Size of Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Acres
The School outgrew its original campus and moved to its present site in Stevenson in 1951. In 1973 the first day students, since the earliest days of the school, were admitted. In July 1974, Hannah More Academy, the oldest Episcopal girls boarding school in the United States founded in 1832, merged with STT. With the merger, STT became the Episcopal Diocesan School of Maryland.
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The School is governed by a Board of Trustees, which currently has 20 members, including 4 Trustees Emeritae. At least half the current members are alumnae. The Board meets three times a year.
Alumnae Association Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,334 Endowment: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9 Million Annual Fund: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1 million Student-Teacher Ratio: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:1 Full-Time Faculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Part-Time Faculty: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Teaching Faculty with Advanced Degrees . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Faculty who live on Campus:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Faculty with 10+ Years Experience: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Total Student Body: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Boarders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Caucasian:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52% African American:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20% Hispanic:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4% Asian American: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2% Other: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2%
Foreign Nationals Bahamas, Spain, China, South Korea, Mexico, Hong Kong, Germany, Haiti, Taiwan, Vietnam, Jamaica, Canada, Japan, India, Hungary, United Kingdom, and South Africa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20%
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M ISSION
STATEMENT
Founded in 1882, St. Timothy’s School is a collegepreparatory boarding and day school, preparing girls to assume positions of leadership with moral focus and courage, intellectual honesty and acumen, and the confidence to act responsibly and ethically in all areas of their lives. St. Timothy’s instills a passion for learning and is committed to the formation of character, spiritual growth, social responsibility, and a respect for diversity. Such commitments are the hallmarks of our heritage; they illuminate our motto and guide our life together. St. Timothy’s curriculum is based upon the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, which is one of the most rigorous and advanced curricula today for preparing students for the varied challenges they will confront throughout their lives. St. Timothy’s offers a rich and highly individualized program with superb resources in athletics, arts, clubs, world affairs and community service, capitalizing on the talents and strengths of each individual student. St. Timothy’s is affiliated with the Episcopal Church, the fundamental principles of which provide a moral compass for the community. The school welcomes students of all faiths and draws strength from a diversity of beliefs and experiences. Adopted by the Board of Trustees, April 2005 DI VERSI T Y STATEMENT
St. Timothy’s School believes that the presence of varied faiths, ethnic origins, races, socio-economic backgrounds, and cultures within our community creates a vibrant and internationally engaged environment. This intricate tapestry of diverse experiences enriches the lives and learning of both students and adults. Girls come to understand the importance and excitement of different perspectives and learn that they are truly part of a global community. Students come to both a greater understanding of and growth in their own heritage as they learn to understand and appreciate that of oth-
ers. St. Timothy’s School believes that the process of creating a healthy, diverse community requires our continued commitment, reflection and action. Adopted by the Board of Trustees, April 2005 PH I LOSOPHY STATEMENT
Vérité Sans Peur (St. Timothy’s School motto)
Since 1882, St. Timothy’s School has been guided by our motto “Truth without Fear,” and with integral core values centered around our mission, St. Timothy’s continues to educate young women. This distinctive culture equips young women with the knowledge, confidence, imagination, discipline, and integrity that make them effective leaders and capable citizens. The primary goals of a St. Timothy’s education are to gain a disciplined mastery of studies and to engender an understanding of oneself and others. Discovery is an integral part of this process. Girls are challenged to embrace intellectual curiosity and discover for themselves a passion and joy in seeking knowledge. A rigorous, internationally focused curriculum enables students to make the connections between their lives and the world beyond our campus. Our interdisciplinary curriculum clearly links the arts to the other academic areas while challenging students to create and explore. Through the opportunity to compete in a wide variety of sports, our students practice sportsmanship and leadership while gaining valuable self-confidence and discipline. We assert that an all girls’ school provides the best environment to develop competent and confident young women. Discussions in small classes allow each girl to participate actively in her own education. The faculty support, guide, and challenge each young woman as she explores and develops her distinctive talents and gifts. Young women can experience the benefits of leadership opportunities and programs which are integrated within the academic and residential life curricula. Through a singular focus upon the growth of each young woman, St. Timothy’s seeks to pro-
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I M P O RTA N T C O N TAC T I N F O R M AT I O N
vide a setting where our students are intellectually and emotionally robust, balance work and play, and develop collaborative and competitive skills gaining the mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual stamina to reach their goals.
Main Switchboard . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400
We celebrate our Episcopal identity as the Diocesan School for Girls in Maryland. Our Episcopal affiliation provides a moral compass for our community that is inclusive, welcoming, and respectful of people of all faiths. Weekly chapel services and community outreach underscore the importance of spirituality while an honor code encourages students to incorporate a code of personal and academic integrity in their daily lives.
Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.stt.org
We believe that the presence of varied faiths, ethnic origins, socio-economic, and racial backgrounds in our school creates a vibrant and internationally active community. This intricate tapestry of diverse beliefs, experiences, and backgrounds enriches the lives of students and adults alike. Through the exposure to differing perspectives, girls learn the importance of belonging to a global community. We know that a boarding school culture has a profound capacity to shape the lives of both our boarding and day students. Our closely-knit community affords opportunities for lasting friendships among peers as well as affirming interactions among faculty, staff, and students. Our traditions nurture community and connect each generation of graduates with the School. We honor the individual voice while fostering accountability towards others. Students benefit from service opportunities within our school and beyond our campus, allowing St. Timothy’s students to see the positive impact of their involvement, develop a sense of their own worth, and engender a respect for the dignity of others. A valuable education comprises many virtues. The stars on our school shield symbolize the three qualities we honor most: that our young women seek the truth and uphold it, prove worthy of trust, and practice kindness. Adopted by the Faculty, April 2005
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Main Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-484-5910 Mailing Address: 8400 Greenspring Avenue, Stevenson, Maryland 21153
24-Hour Emergency Line . . . . . . 443-928-8570 Head of School Randy Stevens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3011 home: 410-486-2135 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . fax: 410-486-3448
Assistant to the Head of School Marilyn Doherty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3011 home: 410-666-1207 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . fax: 410-486-3448
Academic Dean John Bradfield. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . fax: 410-753-8504
Assistant Academic Dean and Registrar Heather Ireland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . fax: 410-753-8504
Dean of Students Jackie Geter-Hunter . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . home: 410-486-2285 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . fax: 410-484-5910
Associate Dean of Students Tiffany “Tiki” Ayiku . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-8400 ext. 3001
Carter House Faculty Juliana Shayeb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3165 Katie Hurlbut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3136 Andrew Borthwick . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3135
Heath House Faculty Ohemaa Boahemaa. . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3129 Wenyi Chu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3142 Tracy Olsen ’05 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3123
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Threes Christina Garvan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3132
Fours Leslie Lichtenberg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3042 Sarah Reed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3134
Fives Tiffany “Tiki” Ayiku . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3001
Sixes Anne Mickle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3081 Alice Mering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3005
College Counselor Anne Mickle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3081
Chaplain Kirk Kubicek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3071
Health Center phone: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-2450 nurse’s fax: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-653-0654 Elena Murphy, R.N., B.S.N . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3181
Director of Admissions and Assistant Head of School Patrick Finn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3025
Associate Director of Admissions and Director of Financial Aid Gina Finn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3024
Associate Head for Enrollment Management Deborah W. Haskins. . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3022
Assistant Directors of Admissions Tracy Olsen ’05. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3023
Admissions Office Manager Sue Pikounis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3021
Development & Alumnae Relations Interim Director of Development & Alumnae Relations Mark Hanichak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3033
Nancy Willis, R.N., B.S.N . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3181
Director of Alumnae Relations & Parent Programs
Counseling
Susan Melia ’78 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3036
Alice Mering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3005
Development & Alumnae Relations Assistant Chief Financial Officer and Business Manager Anne Esposito. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3063 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . fax: 410-484-5910
Fran Carneal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3031 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . fax: 410-486-0039
Accounting Manager Wendy Anderson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3062 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . fax: 410-484-5910
Accounts Payable Sue Robst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3061
Admissions Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7401 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . fax: 410-486-1167
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ACADEM ICS
John Bradfield, Academic Dean, jbradfield@stt.org
The Academic Dean works with the faculty advisors, teachers, department heads, form deans, and the college counselor to plan each student’s academic program. The Academic Dean also supervises testing and makes arrangements for tutoring or special testing. Students and parents may contact the Academic Dean at extension 3004 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. with any academic issues, i.e., difficulty in a course, schedule or course selection questions, advice on study skills, or other matters related to the academic program.
FOWLER HOUSE &
CARTER HOUSE
Fowler House, the Hannah More Arts Center, and the Art Barn are the academic buildings at St. Tim’s. Fowler houses the classrooms, study halls, library, computer lab, and several administrative offices. Carter houses the Admissions Office and the Head of School’s office. The bulletin boards on the first floor of Fowler are important sources of information. They should be checked daily. Food and drink (except water) are not permitted in Fowler House or on the second floor of Carter House. During the academic day, quiet must be maintained in the hallways, study halls and library.
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GR ADUAT ION
REQU I REMENTS
To graduate, each student must earn a minimum of 19.5 to 25.5 academic credits (depending on year), and complete 40 hours of community service during the Threes and Fours years and 150 creativity, action, and service hours as a part of the International Baccaluareate Diploma Program. Students must also complete an Extended Essay and the Theory of Knowledge course. In addition, a student must pass the athletic requirement each term. Please consult the Curriculum Guide for details. Credit is earned by successfully meeting the objectives of an individual course. Attainment of these objectives is measured through classwork, homework, in-class assessments and end of course examinations.
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Minimum requirements include the following number of years in each subject: REQU I REMENTS:
Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
OTHER GR ADI NG
Athletics participation, including Dance and Duke of Edinburgh, along with Winterim and Theater Productions are graded on a Pass/Fail Scale.
English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 World Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Experimental Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Mathematics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 World Religion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Winterim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5 Theory of Knowledge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
HONOR ROLL AND
DEAN’S
LIST
Honor Roll is determined at the end of each trimester. It recognizes any student with a trimester average of 90 or better with no grade below an 80. Dean’s List is awarded to any student with an average of 95 or better with no grade below an 83. At the end of the year, a student award will be given to any student who earns Honor Roll status or better for three trimesters. A student who earns Dean’s List for three trimesters will be placed on the Head of School’s List. Recipients of both awards will receive a medal.
EXAMS, GRADES AND COMMENTS
The school year is divided into three trimesters, plus a Winterim session. Each course has one STT exam per year. Students taking courses with external IB exams will sit those exams late in trimester two. All other courses will have their final exams at the end of the third trimester. Students who fail to sit exams will receive a zero for that exam grade. The year average is computed by averaging the three trimesters with a 10% allowance for one exam. A passing grade is 60. Tri 1
Tri 2
Tri 3
Tri 4
30%
30%
30%
10%
GR ADI NG
SCALE
100-97%
A+
96-93%
A
92-90%
A-
89-87%
B+
86-83%
B
82-80%
B-
79-77%
C+
76-73%
C
72-70%
C-
69-67%
D+
66-63% D
62-60%
D-
ACADEM IC
PROBAT ION
Academic Probation is based on trimester grades. If a student has one failing grade or two or more grades of D+ or lower she will be placed on Academic Probation. We view Academic Probation as a means to help provide the student with the structure she needs to successfully fulfill her academic requirements. In order to help her focus on her work, a clear set of guidelines and a plan of action will be developed by the Academic Dean, Form Dean and Advisor. This plan will include additional structures and expectations to help a student on Academic Probation improve her overall academic performance. The student’s academic performance will be reviewed by the Academic Dean at the end of the trimester to determine continuance of or removal from probation status. If a student remains on Academic Probation for two or more trimesters, her status will be reviewed by the Academic Dean and Head of School to determine if it is in her best interest to remain at St. Timothy's School.
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HOMEWORK AND
I NTERNAT IONAL BACCALAUREATE
ACADEM IC
DIPLOMA PROGRAM COURSES
PREPAR AT ION
The average student workload is up to three hours of homework per night. Students having difficulty with time management or organizational issues are encouraged to utilize advisors and the Center for Learning and Instruction. Students are also encouraged to utilize extra help time to meet with teachers for more individualized support. Teachers may assign students to Friday Night Study Hall who are not completing their work. Students who come to class frequently unprepared may be assigned to Friday Night Study Hall on a regular basis.
St. Timothy’s offers International Baccalaureate Diploma Program courses (IB) in the following subjects: English Literature, French, Spanish, Latin, Mandarin, History, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Visual Arts, Theater, Economics, Physics and Geography. All students enrolled in IB courses will be expected to take the IB exam, which, if taken, acts as the final exam in that class. By March 1st, each student will indicate her decision on an IB Examination contract order form. After that, the contract may only be nullified by the teacher.
TUTOR I NG
The Academic Dean, in consultation with individual teachers, may recommend tutoring if a girl has had a medical leave or appears to have some gaps in her learning. St. Timothy’s asks that parents and girls not employ tutors without first discussing the options with the Academic Dean. There may be additional steps that the school could employ to assist a student, such as peer tutors, structured study times, or required extra help. Students in IB or Honors level classes should not be utilizing tutors for those classes. ADD/DROP PER IOD
Student-initiated drops or additions to their schedules may only be made within the first two weeks of class meetings. Student decisions regarding athletics may be changed within the two-week add/drop period as well. PEER TUTORS
Occasionally a student may request, or the Academic Dean may require, a student to be tutored by another student. All such arrangements must be approved by the Academic Dean and must not involve payment of any kind.
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WINTERIM
For two weeks, February 6–19, 2010, the St. Timothy’s School community shifts its attention from the regular academic routine to intensive courses of study that are dedicated to experiential learning. In class groups, students and teachers plunge together into the world outside the classroom. Winterim-by its structure, content, and organization-encourages us to redefine our roles of student and teacher. After spending two weeks in experiential learning, we view each other in very different ways. Winterim should remind us all that learning is not restricted to classrooms and books, nor are students always adolescents. Learning is a lifelong adventure and joy.
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Winterim is clearly something very different from our regular classroom program but it is designed to complement the IB curriculum. Winterim is at the center of St. Timothy’s School’s commitment to experiential education - learning in the concrete and physical world of activity as a complement to learning in the verbal and conceptual world of most classrooms. It is an opportunity for this community to explore a wider range of subjects and skills than is otherwise possible in our regular program. While many of the courses would not fit into a standard curriculum, they have all been designed to promote inquiry and creativity and to encourage risk-taking and discovery. It is a chance to learn in a variety of settings. Students receive one half of an academic credit for successful completion of Winterim. THREES - LEADERSHIP
Threes will focus on leadership and life management skills (to include Health and Wellness seminar, public speaking, and financial literacy). The threes will explore leadership skills, develop environmental awareness, and learn group cooperation through activities in rock climbing, rappelling, ropes and initiatives, and canoeing and kayaking through an Outward Bound Program. Students will develop an understanding of their personal finance. The program is designed to help students get a better understanding on making, saving, investing, giving, and talking about money. It will also help girls understand how to get paid what they are worth as well as successful budgeting and investments. The Wellness Program seeks to empower girls to make choices that promote wellness through individual assessments, group discussions, educational activities and programming. Components of wellness that are emphasized are personal problem solving, diet and nutrition, exercise, stress management, knowledge of potentially dangerous habits such as smoking, alcohol, drugs, understanding and maintaining healthy relationships, sexuality, attitudes and personal relationship with the environment.
F O U R S - D E M O C R AC Y A N D C I V I C RESPONSIBILITY
This program is designed to enable students to travel back 400 years to discover how American Indian, European, and African cultures contributed to modern democratic ideals, explore native and colonial villages at Jamestown and Williamsburg as well as Jefferson’s plantation home at Monticello. Students will visit Constitution Hall in Philadelphia to learn about the founders of the U.S. democracy. Students will visit Gettysburg and learn of the challenges of the Civil War and the impact that it had on our democracy. Students will then learn how these principles are being acted upon today. Students will visit the corridors of power at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., the offices of the Executive Branch and at the Supreme Court. Students will visit the seat of state government in Annapolis, Maryland, the City Hall of Baltimore and Baltimore County Council. Students will hear from leading historians, journalist and government officials, participate in riveting debates about the rise of democracy the world over, and take their place on the political stage.
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F I V E S - T H E O RY O F K N OW L E D G E S E M I N A R
SIXES - IB REVISIONS
The Theory of Knowledge seminar will be reflective in nature and students will study themselves as knowers, the act of knowing, and the knowledge they are acquiring in each of their academic courses. Several linking questions will be used to explore the connections between the ways of knowing and the areas of knowledge. Students will also be exposed to global issues, religion, ethics, culture, and political socialization as a part of the curriculum and will be encouraged to debate vital issues. TOK will help students recognize that world politics and global issues are not subjects of absolute rights, absolute wrongs, and easy policy choices.
During Winterim, Sixes participate in revision for their final IB exams. Revision is a process when students undertake a review of all their previous work in a specific subject, review test taking tips, and undergo diagnostic mock exams in preparation for exams in May. At the end of the instructional period students will be involved in mock exams. Results of mock exams will inform the coursework for the remainder of the year in these courses.
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AT TENDANCE
St. Timothy’s School values each student’s participation in both curricular and co-curricular activities. Participation in the life of the school is one of the most important rights and responsibilities of each student. The challenging and demanding nature of the curriculum at St. Timothy’s School makes it essential that all students not miss classes. Because uninterrupted time in the classroom is crucial both for the individual and for the community, it is essential that all families ensure that their daughters attend every class and arrive to school on time. Additionally, students are expected to be present and on time for chapel, seated meals, assembly programs, team athletic practices and games, advisory, and allschool meetings. Standing appointments with dentists, doctors etc. as well as private lessons should be made after school or during vacations. Because the school calendar provides generous vacation time, families should plan vacations that do not require their daughters to miss additional days before or after school holidays. It is a student’s responsibility to keep up with work missed during an excused absence. For brief absences students should call classmates, email teachers for assignments or consult their syllabi. For lengthy absences, students should work with the Academic Dean and advisor to develop a schedule for making up missed assignments. The school reserves the right to withhold credit in cases of excessive absences or latenesses.
ABSENCE
POLICY
Absences and lateness greatly affect a student’s overall performance in school. The following is an outline of St. Timothy’s School’s response to absences. AC A D E M I C S
Each unexcused absence from a required event or class will result in a detention and a zero for any work due the date of the unexcused absence. Two (2) unexcused absences in any trimester class will result in no credit.
Six (6) unexcused absences in any year long class will result in result in no credit. A total of Fifteen (15) Unexcused and Excused Absences for the year will result in a meeting with the Head of School, Academic Dean and Dean of Students to discuss the student’s continued matriculation at St. Timothy’s School. STUDENT LIFE
Each unexcused absence from a required event will result in a detention. Five (5) excused or unexcused absences from required events for the year will result in a disciplinary committee hearing.
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AT H L E T I C S
One (1) unexcused absence from an athletic commitment will result in a detention. A total of three (3) unexcused absences from an athletic commitment for a season will result in loss of credit for the sport. In order to receive credit for the sports season, a student must complete 80 hours of community service. A total of five (5) excused or unexcused absences will result in meeting with the Director of Athletics. TA R D I N E S S
Three (3) unexcused tardies result in one (1) unexcused absence.
EXCUSED ABSENCES
It is recognized that at times it may be necessary for a student to be absent from class or a related commitment. Students may be excused from academic, athletics or required activities if they receive permission from the following administrators before the absence occurs: Academic Dean for academic commitments, Director of Athletics for athletic commitments, Director of College Counseling for any college visits and the Dean of Students for all other required activities. After meeting with the appropriate person, students should obtain the excused absence form from the Registrar and have each of their teachers sign off. Absences considered to be excused include absences due to illness, medical appointments (that could not be scheduled at another time), college visits (absence form must be acquired from and approved by the Director of College Counseling), family emergencies (such as a death or medical emergency of an immediate family member), and religious observances. ILLNESS
Boarding students who are ill must report to the nurse. Only the nurse can excuse a class absence due to illness. A student who is feeling ill should report to the Health Center, located on the second floor of Carter House. The Health Center is open from 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
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Day students who are ill must have their parents contact the Registrar prior to 7:45 a.m. each day that a student is sick. A physician’s note is required to verify the nature of the illness. If a student is exposed to any communicable diseases, the Health Center should be notified immediately. If a student is not allowed to participate in athletics classes or sports for a medical reason, the parent must provide the school with a note from the physician. A note from a doctor who has treated the student is required when students are absent more than two consecutive days. Day students who repeatedly miss school for illness will be counseled by their advisor and the Academic Dean and may be required to take a medical leave. Students who request an excused absence from an exam because of illness must provide a doctor’s note from a physician who has treated the student and which outlines the condition, treatment and reason the student is unable to take the exam. The Academic Dean will receive and review the request. Only under extreme circumstances will students be permitted to delay an exam due to illness and, again, only with approval from the Academic Dean and recommendations by the nurse. Registrar . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3003 Health Center . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3181 MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS
The school nurse will make medical appointments for boarding students who are ill. Day students must avoid scheduling medical appointments during the academic day or on weekends with required activities (arts performances, etc.). If this is unavoidable, parents should submit written notification at least two (2) days in advance of the date in question to the Registrar, who will give the student an absence form to notify teachers. The student must take this form to every teacher whose class she will miss for his or her signature and instructions. St. Timothy’s School will not excuse absences for medical or other appointments when such appointments can be arranged outside of the normal school hours or
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when less than two (2) days notice is given in non-emergency situations. COLLEGE VISITS
The Director of College Counseling and the larger school community strive to make the college application and decision-making process as rewarding as possible. In an effort to provide opportunities to visit and to learn about the colleges to which students apply, Sixes are excused from classes to visit colleges. Students are responsible for meeting all of their academic obligations prior to their visit and faculty are encouraged to help students make up their work when they return to school. We ask that college visits be made during vacations whenever possible. Sixes may take up to four excused absences for college visits. No more than two consecutive days may be taken at one time.
F A M I LY E M E R G E N C I E S
In the event of a family emergency, we expect that families will contact the Registrar or the Dean of Students as soon as possible. Boarding students are responsible for filling out a white card as soon as they are aware that they will be traveling. R E L I G I O U S O B S E RVA N C E S
Students who will miss school to observe a religious holiday must meet with the Academic Dean to have the absence approved in advance and receive guidance on how to make up missed work. Students must complete an excused absence form. Teachers try to avoid scheduling test and papers on days when girls will observe major religious holidays.
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Excused absences are extended only for college visits to schools a student is making a serious application. The Director of College Counseling will be the final arbiter in making decisions about the appropriateness of a student’s class absence for a visit to a particular college.
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A College Visit form must be completed and submitted no later than three days in advance of the proposed visit. The College Visit Form must be returned to the Director of College Counseling’s Office before leaving the campus.
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Boarding students must also fill out a white card.
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College absences are not entitlements, and students may not leave without permission.
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Fives and Sixes are allowed to miss class to meet with college representatives who visit St. Tim’s. These meetings must be scheduled in advance with the College Counselor.
UNEXCUSED ABSENCES
Every student at St. Timothy’s School is responsible for herself. Each student must meet her commitments in a timely manner. Students must attend all required events at school. A student’s decision to miss a class, required school event, or athletic requirement will result in an unexcused absence. Unexcused absences will result in a detention. A B S E N C E S D U R I N G T H E F I NA L T WO W E E K S OF THE TRIMESTER
During the last two weeks and the exam period of each trimester, parents are urged to not request permission to remove their daughter from school for any but the most extreme circumstances. The school year for all students officially ends with graduation. All attendance expectations and school rules are in effect for each girl until the school year ends. Exams cannot be rescheduled. The Academic Dean may adjust individual times when exams conflict.
Anne Mickle. . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3081 Director of College Counseling
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L E AV I N G E A R LY
VA C A T I O N P O L I C Y
St. Timothy’s School is responsible for each student during the school day and, therefore, must know the whereabouts of each student on campus. Day Students may only leave campus before 3:50 p.m. with special permission from the Academic Dean, Dean of Students or the Registrar. Students who need to be excused during the day must bring a written note from her parent or guardian stating the reason for leaving early, requested time of leaving and anticipated time of return.
The school calendar has been carefully crafted to provide ample time for travel on the day of departure and return to school for every vacation. The school calendar with vacation arrival and departure times is published well in advance so that parents may make travel arrangements early in the year. Obligations should not be missed to accommodate airline schedules. Leaving school early or returning late is treated as an unexcused absence and the consequences as such apply. If a boarder needs to spend an extra night on campus at the beginning of vacation, she should provide appropriate notice to the Associate Dean of Students.
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COLLEGE
COUNSELI NG
Anne Mickle, Director of College Counseling, amickle@stt.org
The Director of College Counseling is responsible for all aspects of college advising including assisting students in identifying appropriate college options, and completing their college applications. She writes the School recommendations for all college applications, and coordinates Services for Students with Disabilities for the SAT and ACT programs. The Director also coordinates college visits to St. Tim’s; represents St. Tim’s at national and regional College Board and admissions conferences; develops and fosters relationships with college and university admissions deans; is the SAT prep coordinator; and maintains reference/resource information on colleges, summer study, financial aid, and the like. The college admissions process has two sides: 1) the student presenting her credentials for admission to desirable colleges, and 2) college admissions officers selecting the most talented, interesting, best-fitting students for their institutions. These are often divergent sets of goals. The college admissions process is credentials-driven. Rigor of academic program, grades, test scores, and community involvement are the principal factors under consideration by colleges.
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DI RECTOR OF COLLEGE
THE
STUDENT WI LL:
COUNSELI NG WI LL:
Continue to work hard academically and maintain the strongest possible academic program through the Fifth and Sixth Form years;
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Help develop and research the list of colleges to which one will ultimately apply;
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Offer honest advice on the sustainability of individual colleges, likelihood of admission, and appropriateness of total college list;
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Offer advice on application strategies and questions on the how-tos of completing applications;
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Help students handle the application paperwork, and make sure that after one has turned in the appropriate paperwork, teacher recommendations and school materials arrive at colleges on time;
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Keep students fully informed about testing opportunities, deadlines, and procedures;
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Communicate with the colleges to which one applies and act as an advocate, based on one’s personal credentials and strengths.
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Engage in a process of self-assessment with an open mind; honestly assess strengths, weaknesses, goals, and expectations;
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Respond and communicate when requested or when the need arises;
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Do research work required to learn about the process and about individual colleges and universities;
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Listen to advice and assume responsibility for the decisions about whether to follow it or not;
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Formulate college lists;
Take control and responsibility for the work of the admissions process, from researching colleges to making the decisions about where to apply;
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Take responsibility for meeting deadlines – those about which we inform you and those individual college deadlines for which you are responsible;
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Pursue and file the appropriate financial aid forms on time;
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Make the final decisions regarding the college list, where to apply, and where to attend.
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COLLEGE ADVISI NG T I MELI NE FOURS
FIVES
October PSATs (practice) October 14, 2009
August SAT preparation class
January PSAT scores arrive. Each student receives the PSAT score report which includes an answer key, and receives the test booklet back.
October PSATs (National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Competition)
April-May Students meet with academic advisors to plan courses for Fifth Form year; in preparation for college, students are advised to take a course load that includes solid academic courses with as much challenge as is appropriate.
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Students receive preliminary college materials.
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SAT Reasoning Test.
June SAT Subject Test as appropriate, especially American History
January PSAT scores arrive. Each student receives the PSAT score report which includes an answer key, and receives the test booklet back. Parents receive a copy of the score report.
2 0 0 9 -1 0 S AT A N D A CT T E ST DAT E S
Each student meets at least once with the Director of College Counseling
SAT Reasoning & Subject Test Saturday, October 10, 2009 Saturday, November 7, 2009 Saturday, December 5, 2009 Saturday, January 23, 2010 Saturday, March 13 2010 (required for Fives) Saturday, May 1, 2010 Saturday, June 5, 2010
ACT Saturday, September 12, 2009
February College Counseling Symposium March Spring Break: We strongly encourage students to visit at least four different colleges – large, small, public, and private – during the vacation. This is the only time that our students will see college campuses with college life in process, and it is important that our students gain some understanding of the characteristics of a college – urban, rural, large, small, Greek – so that they can make educated decisions about the kind of colleges to which they will apply. April SAT Reasoning Test ■
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Saturday, June 12, 2010 St. Tim’s College Board and ACT code is 210-990
April-May Each student meets at least once with the Director of College Counseling. Begin to plan for summer travel; call offices in May for interview appointments. May SAT Reasoning and Subject Test
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mer. Students may only miss four days of class during their Sixes year to make college visits. Make travel and interview plans early as interview calendars fill up quickly.
March-April Colleges notify applicants May 1 Students must respond to all colleges concerning enrollment and must matriculate and deposit at one. May IB Examinations
SIXES
September-November Students meet with Director of College Counseling to finalize application plans and organize the application process. Students write applications. College representatives visit St. Tim’s and give information sessions for interested students. Ask teachers to write recommendations. September, October and December ACT Test – Students should take this exam during the Fives or Sixes year. October, November & December SAT Reasoning and Subject Test will be offered for Sixes. Students can take only one battery of tests on each day. The normal course is to take the Reasoning Test in October or November and the Subject Test in November or December. It is up to the student to check college requirements for testing. It is also the student’s responsibility to list all the colleges to which she must send scores at the time of the final College Board registration. All scores from previous tests are included in these reports. November 1 Deadline for most early applications November Thanksgiving Recess. Visits and interviews if necessary. Work on rest of applications – leave no major writing for Christmas break. December Most early applications programs notify applicants. Christmas Recess. Last minute visits and interviews. January Deadline for most college applications (check individual colleges for dates) ■
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ATHLET ICS AND THE ADM ISSION
COLLEGE
PROCESS
Athletics is an area of special talent that can make a difference in the college admissions and financial aid process. At Division I and II schools, athletic recruitment is regulated by the rules established by the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association). The recruitment and enrollment of college athletes is governed firmly by the NCAA’s rules. Any student who is interested in playing Division I or II sports in college should do the following: Register with the NCAA Clearinghouse. You can register online at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
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ACADEM ICS:
RESOURCES
CENTER FOR LEARN I NG AND
LI BR ARY
I NSTRUCT ION
Sonya Atkinson . . . . . . . 410- 486-7400, ext. 3122 Director, Center of Learning and Instruction The Centre for Learning and Instruction (CLI) is designed to promote optimal independent learning, self-regulation, and self-advocacy, which are fundamental components needed for success in the IGCSE and IB courses at St. Timothy’s School. Students who work in the CLI have been identified as those in need of academic support. One may have a diagnosed learning disability/difference, while another may not. A common theme addressed with all students who come to the CLI is the need for a structured strategic approach to learning. Students work in a one-on-one session with the learning specialist for a period of forty minutes. During these sessions, the student is engaged in meta-cognitive activities that are designed to promote an overall sense of academic awareness. The objective of developing one's meta-cognition is to inform a student of her learning style(s) and to better address the weaknesses with identified strategies for success. Working in the CLI is not intended to take the place of individual help from the classroom teacher. The willingness and commitment to work one-on-one with students is something the St. Timothy’s faculty has always valued as a top priority.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
Juliana Shayeb. . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400, ext. 3165 ESL Instructor St. Timothy’s offers ESL classes to non-native students who require additional assistance in learning the vocabulary and grammar of the English language. Three subjects are offered in the ESL program: Reading and Vocabulary, Writing and Grammar, and American History. An aptitude test is administered to new students to determine whether they need to be in the ESL program. Most students graduate to the mainstream program after one full year of studies.
Julie Alexander . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400, ext. 3121 Librarian/Media Specialist The Ella Watkins Library is located in Fowler House and houses a collection of 22,000 books, 45 periodical subscriptions, online access to fulltext periodical databases, encyclopedias, the Internet and a variety of subject specific CDROMs. The library is open whenever Fowler House is open and may be used for quiet study. The librarian is available for consultation on beginning a research project, locating information, conducting research on the Internet or with traditional sources of information, or answering any questions. The borrower must sign out all materials borrowed from the library before they are removed from the library. Removing a book from the library without signing it out is an Honor Code violation. Reference materials, current periodicals and Teacher Reserve materials may not be removed from the library. There are no fines assessed for overdue materials, though students who do not return books may not sit for exams. Students are responsible for replacing all damaged or lost materials and equipment.
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Heather Ireland . . . . . . . 410-486-7400, ext. 3003 Assistant Academic Dean and Registrar The Registrar’s office is located on the first floor of Fowler. The Registrar updates and maintains each student’s permanent file. The Registrar is available for all questions about or requests for transcripts. Requests for excused absences should also be made through the Registrar who will provide the student with the proper forms to be approved by the Academic Dean and signed by her teachers.
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ACADEM ICS: ADVISORS
Advisors should be the first contact a parent has with the school if there is any concern or question regarding their child. Advisors serve as the primary liaison between student, parent and teacher. Throughout her career at St. Timothy’s School, each student will have a faculty advisor. Advisors are accessible and are genuinely interested in the students. In addition to offering a listening ear and practical assistance, the advisor is a source of reliable information regarding policy, procedures and opportunities in the School. Faculty, staff and administrators serve as advisors. Advisors are not counselors and they are encouraged to refer students to our guidance counselor when needed. Form Deans serve as a resource for advisors by offering support to an entire class.
ADVISORS
Explain academic expectations; oversee advisees’ academic schedules and co-curricular commitments.
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Form Deans are advisors to each class and are available to guide students on a range of matters. Form Deans are consulted on matters of major academic or disciplinary significance. Additionally, Form Deans work with the class officers and assist with the planning of class activities and meetings.
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ACADEM ICS: TECHNOLOGY
Access to our technological resources is considered a privilege that is granted to students who demonstrate their commitment to abide by the Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Agreement. The policy and guidelines are provided to St. Timothy’s students as a means of ensuring responsible, ethical and safe computer and Internet use. Any single violation of the policy could result in points, the suspension of computer privileges, and/or action by the Honor Council.
VIOLAT IONS
USAGE
Violation of the policies contained within this document can carry serious consequences. Any infractions are considered a violation of the Honor Code.
As a user of technology resources, students are issued a unique, school-assigned username and password combination. Students must understand that the username and password serve as their digital identity when using technology resources. Students are personally responsible for their actions and/or actions that take place under that identity and they must take every precaution to make sure that username and password combination is not compromised. Students commit to the following statements concerning their use of the School’s technology resources:
ACCESS
1. Students, faculty, staff, administrators, and authorized guests are permitted to use technology resources for the time they are enrolled as students or employed by the School. 2. Access to the Internet from the house rooms will be limited, consistent with the School’s policy on academic performance. This schedule will be announced when the final schedules for the academic day are set. 3. From time to time, technology resources may be unavailable for use as systems need periodic maintenance. Maintenance will be performed in off-peak times and will be announced with as much notice as possible to minimize disruption. Certain circumstances may require that systems be taken offline in peak times; services will be restored as soon as possible. Thank you for your cooperation and patience.
1. I will not give my username or password combination to another user at any time. 2. I will not save my password on any website, or password protected service. 3. I will not leave myself logged in to any website or password protected service when leaving. 4. I will not use any station that is in use until the prior user has been logged off. 5. I will not take advantage of another user’s failure to protect their username and password but instead report the failure to faculty or administrators. 6. I will not attempt to use any password revealing utility to obtain another user’s username or password combination.
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7. I will request another username and password combination if I feel that mine may have been compromised. 8. I will report to faculty or administrators if I feel actions that I do not condone may have been done under my username and password combination as soon as possible to clearly protect my integrity. 9. I will immediately and completely identify and correlate to my real identity any and all other screen names, user names, or digital identities I may use while using technology resources, if asked by faculty or administrators.
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As a user of technology resources, I understand that it is my responsibility to keep all technology resources functioning properly for my own good as well as the good of others who will be using them. Knowing this I will do my part to protect technology resources. 1. I will make sure to shutdown or turn off computer systems in the evenings to conserve power and reduce wear and tear on internal parts and systems.
10. I will not attempt to print or send anonymous messages or emails.
2. I will not damage or deface any technology resource, which includes: the mouse, keyboard, mouse pads, headphones, computer screens, computer cases, cabling, printers, etc.
11. I will not divulge personal information about myself or others using the School’s technology resources.
3. I will report users who do damage or deface a technology resource to protect the School’s investments.
12. I will not use the school information system to post personal information or information about others to Blogs or any similar forums (such as chat rooms).
4. I will not eat or drink near technology resources to reduce the risk of accidental damage.
13. I will not attempt to access websites or inappropriate content that the School deems as misuse of technology resources. This includes: pornography, profanity, graphic images, crude jokes, obscenities, or racial slurs. 14. I will not impede the academic performance of another in the computer labs by listening to music without headphones, talking loudly or being otherwise disruptive.
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5. I will not attempt to fix, without expert assistance, a technology resource that is not operating correctly. Instead I will report the problem to faculty, staff or administrators so that it can be fixed. This includes problems with printers, copiers, scanners, projectors, etc.
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SECUR I T Y,
P R I VAC Y &
EXPECTAT IONS
As a user of technology resources, students understand that certain measures must be enforced to ensure that technology resources function correctly for everyone. Students also understand that the School’s technology resources are designed primarily for educational purposes. Priority must be given to these uses first. Knowing this, students understand that security policies, priority, and restrictions must be placed on technology resources to protect them from inaccessibility, misuse, downtime, performance degradation, viruses and worms, spy ware, ad ware, hacking, etc. Students also understand that all activity taking place using the School’s technology resources can and will be monitored. By signing this document, students commit to the following statements concerning their use of the School’s technology resources:
5. I will not plug-in or connect any piece of equipment to the School’s network or telephone system without first checking with faculty, staff or administrators for approval and assistance. I understand that doing this on my own may affect the School’s telecommunications systems or damage my equipment. This includes computers, phones, wireless access points, hubs, switches, printers, etc. 6. I will not claim a right to privacy for any information created, modified, deleted, transmitted or otherwise processed using the School’s technology resources. 7. I will allow faculty or administrators to install security, anti-virus or other management utilities and software on my personal computer if I wish to use the computer on the School’s network. If I deny the installation, my personal computer may not be used in conjunction with the School’s technology resources.
1. I will forfeit any non-educational or non-educational business use of technology resources to those who need to use technology resources for their originally designated intent.
8. I understand that technology resources of St. Timothy’s School are governed by the code of behavior and ethical guidelines that have been described in the student handbook.
2. I will not attempt to remove or assist another user in removing a restriction placed on technology resources without first conferring with the faculty, staff or administrators for approval and assistance.
9. I will not download or plagiarize copyrighted material, nor will I facilitate the transfer of copyrighted material using the School’s technology resources.
3. I will not exploit any vulnerability discovered purposefully or accidentally while using technology resources. Instead I will inform faculty, staff or administrators to my findings in an effort to protect the School’s investments. 4. I will not use the School’s technology resources for unauthorized commercial or illegal activity. (If you have doubts about whether or not your use is legitimate, please contact faculty or administrators for clarification).
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ACADEM ICS: STUDY HALL
Learning how to budget time and study effectively is an important aspect of student life. To help students learn how to study, there are supervised study halls each day. Study hall is a structured study time designed to provide academic support to students. Study hall provides an atmosphere of concentrated work.
Evening study hall: 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., is required of all boarding students except those on Honor Roll, Fives and Sixes not on Academic probation. A day student spending the night or still on campus after 7:00 p.m. will attend evening study hall. Students either study in their rooms or in the library. Students on honor roll may study in their rooms and Sixes not on academic probation may study in their rooms or go to the Sixes’ room. All other students study in the library. The following guidelines are to be observed by students working in their rooms during evening study hall: 1. The door must be kept open at all times. 2. Students must maintain neat, organized study areas. 3. Students may not sleep during study hall hours, even if assignments have been completed. 4. Phone calls and text messages may not be made or received during the study hall period. 5. Computer games, electronic games, and DVDs may not be used during study hall. These devices will be removed from the student’s room if this rule is violated.
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The following guidelines are to be observed by students studying in the library: 1. Students should report to their assigned study hall room on time and be prepared to work. 2. All school books and items needed for study should be brought to study hall. 3. Food and drinks are not allowed in study hall. 4. Be considerate of those studying near you. By working continuously in a quiet atmosphere, everyone will know the satisfaction of the efficient use of time. 5. Day students attending study hall voluntarily must arrive on time, check in with the proctor and they may leave once their transportation arrives.
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S T U D E N T L I F E : HONOR CODE AND CODE OF CONDUCT
As part of the enduring tradition of St. Tim’s, students’ behavior must be considerate and respectful of the rights of all others living and working within the community and must reflect the pride we have in ourselves and in the school. We understand that students will make mistakes, and our goal is to help students understand what it means to be responsible citizens, while recognizing that actions have consequences. We will work with students to support their understanding of and adherence to the values and principles of this community. Each member of the St. Tim’s Community, whether on or off campus, is expected to demonstrate truth, trust, and kindness. Each member of our community is responsible for helping to ensure that the established standards of conduct are honored and must observe the following standards of behavior.
ST. T I MOTHY’S
HONOR CODE
The Honor Code is the basic foundation upon which we at St. Timothy’s School make choices in our daily lives. All members of the community are expected to live up to high standards of behavior in the areas of academic and personal integrity. St. Tim’s can function properly only if its members adhere to clearly established goals and values. Essential to the fundamental purpose of St. Tim’s is the commitment to the principles of truth, trust, and kindness. As part of truth, we expect all girls at St. Tim’s to adhere to our Honor Code: “A St. Timothy’s student will not cheat, plagiarize, lie or steal, or participate in such action. She has the responsibility to report herself or a fellow student for participation in such action.” We expect that girls will be honest in all of their dealings at St. Tim’s. It is understood that students should: ■
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Academic Dishonesty Students should always be academically honest. Academic dishonesty jeopardizes the quality of education and depreciates the genuine achievements of others. It is, without reservation, a responsibility of all members of the St. Tim’s Community to actively deter, challenge, and make known acts of apparent academic dishonesty. Any of the following acts, when committed by a student, may constitute academic dishonesty: Cheating: the use of unauthorized materials, information, or study aids in any academic exercise.
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Using Online Translators: using online translators to translate homework, papers, test and other assignments.
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I NTERNAT IONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGR AM
Taken from Article 14 of the Vade Mecum 1: DI PLOMA
HONOR CODE
The International Baccalaureate curriculum is regarded world wide as a rigorous college preparatory program leading to diploma through examination. The integrity of the IB program must not be jeopardized by any display of dishonesty among its membership. The honor policy is in effect for all students. Examples of dishonesty include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Plagiarism: Presenting another person’s work as your own (including downloading from the internet).
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Giving or receiving information during tests or quizzes.
Beyond Intellectual rigor and high academic standards, the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) places strong emphasis on the ideals of international understanding and responsible citizenship. Expectations for ethical behavior arise from the philosophy and values inherent and explicit in the Diploma Program. Students, teachers, principles and examiners shall strive to exemplify these values by their conduct. The IBO expects students to participate in the IB curriculum as structured and required by the school; to comply with all subject-specific regulations and internal school deadlines; and to complete the Diploma Program over a period of two years. Students are expected to: Acknowledge fully and in detail the work, thoughts or ideas of another person if incorporated in work submitted for assessment.
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2. Giving or receiving of unauthorized assistance on at-home assignments.
It is a breach of the IB regulations for a student to give or receive confidential information about IB examinations. Violations lead to disqualification. Students, teachers, and parents are expected to recognize the IB Coordinator as the intermediary for all communication with the IBO. Candidates found guilty of dishonorable behavior are subject to disqualification, will receive no grades for affected subjects, and are not normally permitted to take Diploma Program examinations in any future sessions.
3. Falsifying of CAS hours. 4. Violation of the attendance policy.
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assessment and predicted grades; to assess candidates’ work according to IB criteria; to try to ensure that work submitted by a candidate for assessment is the candidate’s own work and to report to any cases of suspected malpractice by candidates to the IB Coordinator. Adapted from the International Baccalaureate Organization. (1999). Vade Mecum: Procedures manual for IB Coordinators and Teachers. Cardiff, Wales: Author.
ST. T I M O T H Y ’ S C O D E O F C O N D U C T
St. Tim’s Code of Conduct governs a student’s behavior. The Code of Conduct calls for our students to “behave in a safe and healthy manner and to treat each other with kindness and respect.” The primary purpose for our Code of Conduct is to outline expectations that must be present in our lives to ensure the proper environment for study and healthy social interaction. It is a privilege to be a part of this community, and we expect all students to observe the basic rules for maintaining order and decorum while they are enrolled. We hope that such adherence to the rules of citizenship at St. Tim’s will encourage our students to be good citizens throughout their lives. Consistent with that purpose, reasonable efforts will also be made to foster the personal and social development of those students who are held accountable for violations of school rules. The following rules identify conduct unbecoming a St. Tim’s student. The rules should be read broadly and are not designed to define misconduct in exhaustive terms. It is understood that students should: Check-in with the appointed adult at the appropriate times; sign-in when coming onto and signout before leaving campus; acquire the appropriate permissions before leaving campus or going outside the triangle after dark; and never leave the house at night after check-in without permission.
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DECISIONS
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HONOR
COMM I T TEE
The decisions of the Honor Council and Disciplinary Committee are recommended for approval by the Head of School. A first violation of the Honor Code or Code of Conduct may result in suspension and general probation or expulsion. Any violation of the Honor Code or Code of Conduct while on probation generally results in dismissal. Even after a student has served her probation, an Honor Code or Code of Conduct violation may result in expulsion, depending upon the severity of the offense. If a student holding a leadership position violates the Honor Code or Code of Conduct, she will be removed from office. An election may be held immediately. The student removed from office shall not be permitted to stand for re-election unless the Honor Council or Disciplinary Committee expressly recommends it and the Head of School approves.
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OUTCOMES OF RULE I NFR ACT IONS
DISCI PLI NARY
Students found responsible for violating the Honor Code or breaking a Code of Conduct shall be subject to the following disciplinary sanctions: Expulsion (the Head of School shall review all recommendations for expulsion): A student is asked to leave St. Timothy’s School. The School reserves the right to dismiss, at any time, a student whose attitude or behavior is judged harmful to herself or others. A student who is expelled may not return to the campus for at least 48 months as a student or as a visitor unless permission is given.
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Disciplinary Warning: A disciplinary warning admonishes students to not repeat a violation of the rules. It consists of a verbal warning and a letter sent home to parents.
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Restriction: Restricts a student to campus for a specific length of time. Students may only leave campus for a chaperoned academic or community service activity. An advisor does not have the authority to take a restricted student off campus.
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Detention: Students are required to complete work tasks during the week and/or on the weekends.
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Contract: A document signed by the student which details the expectations which must be met in order for a student to continue at St. Timothy’s School.
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B E H AV I O R A L WA R N I N G S
Behavioral Warnings are issued when a student’s actions are extremely rude, disruptive or insubordinate. When a faculty member believes that a student should receive a behavior warning, they should contact the Dean of Students immediately to discuss the behavior and concern. If the incident occurs in one of the houses, the faculty member should contact the Assistant Dean of Students. The dean and faculty member will consult regarding the appropriate course of action. If a decision is made to give a Behavioral Warning, a copy will be provided to the student, her advisor and the Head of School. The first Behavioral Warning will result in a phone call to parents and a letter sent home. A second Behavior Warning will result in a Disciplinary Committee Hearing. The Head of School may send home any student who is disobedient.
FR I DAY N IGHT STUDY HALL
HONOR COUNCI L AND DISCI PLI NARY COMM I T TEE MEMBERS
HONOR COUNCIL COMMITTEE
The Honor Council reviews any violations of our Honor Code. The Honor Council is led by the Head of Sixes and includes the presidents of each class, two faculty members and the Dean of Students, who is advisor to the Honor Council. D I S C I P L I N A RY C O M M I T T E E
The Disciplinary Committee (DC) reviews all violations of the Code of Conduct. The DC is led by the Student Head of School and includes the vice-presidents of each class, the Head Prefect, Head of the International Club, the Head of Day Students, two faculty advisors and the Dean of Students as advisor to the DC.
Friday nights from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., for students missing assignments or students who have an unexcused absence from class. The teacher will notify the student if she has been placed in the study hall. Study Hall is located in the Student Living Room in Carter House.
POI NTS
As members of the St. Tim’s community, students are expected to act in a responsible and considerate manner. The rules regarding daily living reflect these expectations. The Point System is used by the School to handle infractions of day-to-day regulations. Points are given to students for the following behavior. They are turned in to the Dean of Students’ office every Monday. For every 16 points a student incurs she will serve a detention.
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Late signing in with house parent by 7:00 p.m. when spending the night (day students)
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A student who receives three or more detentions must meet with the Dean of Students and her advisor; a disciplinary hearing may be recommended.
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We will continue to develop programmatic approaches to the use and abuse of alcohol and other drugs, including the creation and support of early intervention and peer and parent support efforts. We will work with families to help them create evening and weekend environments that are safe and positively complement our school activities. We will appreciate the difference and distinguish between disciplinary responses to violations of school rules and non-disciplinary responses to general concerns raised by students who may be struggling with the abuse of alcohol and other drugs. We agree that violation of school rules on alcohol and other drugs will lead to sanctions of not less than suspension, and that return to school will usually include family and student commitment to evaluation, counseling and/or treatment. We will support recovery even as we confront activity. We believe that the safety and well-being of our students, being of paramount importance, is best promoted by a strong partnership between school and home. We expect active participation and supervision by parents in preventing the use of alcohol and other illegal drugs by adolescents. We expect that parents will not serve, or allow to be served, alcohol or other illegal substances to other students.
SANCTUARY
As a part of commitment to individual health and wellness, it is the community expectation that students do not use substances. Our Code of Conduct is designed to address such issues in the most serious manner. If an unfortunate situation should occur where a student or friend is intoxi-
cated or are under the influence of another substance, students should not try to “take care” of the student but immediately contact the Administrator on Duty, House Faculty or another faculty member and request sanctuary. Safety, care for a student’s health and getting a student help is most important. We do not want students attempting to manage a situation because of fear of discipline consequences at school. Once the adult has been contacted and notified that a student would like to come forward under sanctuary conditions, the St. Timothy’s School PreAssessment team will be contacted. The Pre-Assessment Team is made up of the Dean of Students, Assistant Dean of Students, Counselor, and school nurse. The PreAssessment Team also exists to receive and evaluate concerns about a student’s health and wellbeing from faculty, parents, or peers who are worried that someone might have a drug/alcohol problem. The purpose of the Team is to provide early intervention for students whose health may be endangered. The Team maintains a non-disciplinary attitude toward the collection and evaluation of observed worrisome behaviors. The School reserves the right to require, after consultation with parents, that a student receive a drug-alcohol, medical or psychological evaluation by an off-campus professional to determine if there is a need for special attention. The parents of a student who is required to undergo a drug or alcohol evaluation are responsible for the cost of the evaluation. If a student who has been assessed by the PreAssessment Team (via self-referral or Sanctuary) is subsequently involved in disciplinary action for drug or alcohol use, all information relevant to the earlier situation becomes a part of the review. When an evaluation by a professional outside the school is recommended, the Dean of Students, in consultation with the school nurse, will determine whether evaluation or treatment should be a condition of the student’s continuing at St Timothy’s School.
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STUDENT LI FE: I NTERNAT IONAL BACCALUAREATE DI PLOMA PROGR AM LEARN I NG PROFI LE
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programs aim to develop internationally minded people who are striving to become: Inquirers
Principled
Their natural curiosity is nurtured. They acquired the skills necessary to conduct constructive inquiry and research, and become independent active learners. They actively enjoy learning and this love of learning will be sustained throughout their lives.
They have a sound grasp of moral reasoning. They have integrity, honesty, a sense of fairness and justice and respect for the dignity of the individual.
Knowledgeable They explore concepts, ideas and issues which have global relevance and importance. In so doing, they acquire and are able to make use of, a significant body of knowledge across a range of disciplines. Critical Thinkers They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication. Communicators They understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication. Risk-takers They approach unfamiliar situations with confidence and forethought, and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies. They are courageous and articulate in defending those things in which they believe.
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Caring They show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others. They have a personal commitment of action and service to make a positive difference to the environment and to the lives of others. Open-Minded Through an understanding and appreciation of their own culture, they are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individual and cultures and are accustomed to the seeking and considering a range of points view. Well-balanced They understand the importance of physical and mental balance and personal well-being for themselves and others. They demonstrate perseverance and self-discipline. Reflective They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and personal development. They are able to analyze their strengths and weaknesses in a constructive manner.
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STUDENT LI FE:
EXTR ACURR ICULAR ACT I VI T I ES
St. Timothy’s School offers its community members a wide variety of extracurricular activities, clubs and leadership opportunities. A club fair is held in the first days of school in order to introduce students to what is available and the requirements of each organization. Most clubs have advisors however some affinity groups do not have advisors but meet regularly. While most activities are open to all students, some groups determine membership by audition, appointment or election. Listed below, in alphabetical order, are brief descriptions of some of the clubs and leadership opportunities St. Tim’s offers: A M N E S T Y I N T E R N AT I O N A L
Amnesty International is a worldwide organization which works to end human rights abuses, foster support for human rights, and raises awareness of the world’s current human rights situation. AI’s mission is to undertake research and action focused on preventing and ending grave abuses of the rights to physical and mental integrity, freedom of conscience and expression, and freedom from discrimination. AC T I V I T I E S P RO G R A M M I N G B OA R D
The Activities Programming Board (APB) plans student events at St. Timothy’s School. A great deal of attention is given to planning weekend trips to shows in New York City, Baltimore and Washington DC, trips to Annapolis, also local trips to churches, malls, movie theatres, and colleges (for athletic and cultural events). St. Tim’s provides transportation to and from all of the above events. However, a chaperone may not supervise some of the local trips. New this year, the APB plans the St. Tim’s Formal, our annual formal dance that is student organized, run and enjoyed by all. St. Tim’s is a member of the Boarding School Social Activities Committee (BSSAC) which is a group of about 15-20 schools in Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia and North Carolina. BSSAC offers a variety of activities such as mixers, casino nights, concerts, Orioles games, theater trips, King’s Dominion trips, ski trips, white water rafting excursions, etc. These activities are
chaperoned by members of St. Timothy’s faculty or staff as well as adults from all of the other participating schools. B A LT I M O R E
GIRLS
SCHOOL
LEADERSHIP
C OA L I T I O N ( B G S L C )
A small number of girls from St. Timothy’s School are accepted into the BGSLC which is a prestigious coalition of girls’ schools in the Baltimore area including Bryn Mawr, Roland Park, Garrison Forest, Oldfields and St. Paul’s School for Girls. The coalition goes on a retreat in February and meets three more times in the spring to discuss pertinent issues that effect the girls now and in the future. BELL CHOIR
The English Hand Bell choir performs several times a year on and off campus. The Bell choir plays at major school functions. B L A C K AWA R E N E S S C L U B ( B A C )
The Black Awareness Club is an organization that encourages cultural togetherness in order to accomplish cultural awareness and decrease racial stereotypes. The club is united in its efforts to celebrate African American heritage through activities such as diversity socials, national and local diversity conferences and planning events for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Black History Month.
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B ROW N I E - S P I D E R C A P TA I N S
FLAME
The Brownie and Spider Captains are in charge of working with the Faculty Advisors to organize all Brownie-Spider events and traditions. They are chosen by their teammates on Team and SubTeam the spring of their Fives year for the next school year.
Flame is a student-run dance team that consists of girls who have a passion for dance and hiphop. Members select their own music, choreograph their own routines, and practice every other week throughout the year in order to prepare for their main performance during the Spring Parents Weekend.
Faculty Advisor . . . . . . . . . Kara Carlin (Spiders) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gina Finn (Brownies) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bee Bradfield (Brownies) 2009-2010 Captains . . Catherine Mudd (Spiders) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caitlyn Dill (Brownies) CHALLENGE 20/20
Challenge 20/20 is a National Association of Independent School initiative based on Jean Francois Rischard’s book High Noon: 20 Global Problems, 20 Years to Solve Them. In the book, Rischard articulates 20 global problems from which teams, partnered schools from around the world, choose a global problem to work on identifying and proposing local solutions. In years past St. Tim’s has worked with a school from South Africa and a school from Hong Kong on the topics of AIDS and Malaria. CHOIR
Choir auditions are held early in the fall. Major concerts are held throughout the year on and off campus. The choir sings at at chapel and at major school functions.
I N T E R N AT I O N A L C LU B
The International Club celebrates cultural diversity at St. Tim’s. Not only does the group discuss the various cultures represented at St. Tim’s, but they also explore the traditions of other cultures as well. The club hosts two international dinners a year. M O D E L U N I T E D N AT I O N S
Each year high school students participate in a variety of Model United Nations programs worldwide. All programs have as their mission to increase international understanding and develop the art of peaceful negotiation among potential national and international leaders. Program participants are assigned a country that they will represent in a simulated General Assembly session. Several international political issues are identified by the group sponsoring the Model UN session. Participants meet, caucus, prepare policy papers, debate issues, draft and vote on resolutions. MORALE
EQUESTR IAN CLUB
The Equestrian Club organizes field trips to international level shows and events as well as a Summer riding trip. It also raises money for the Greenspring Valley Hunt for Care of the Hounds through selling food at the stable’s indoor show series.
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Morale consists of two Sixes who are in charge of keeping high the morale of the school. They sponsor parties, give out candy and foster school spirit. The students are selected in the spring of their junior year by the two Sixes currently holding the position.
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S O C I A L S E RV I C E S
Prefects are boarding Sixes selected by the House Faculty with input from students and faculty. They are responsible for checking in students during the week and enforcing quiet hours and bedtime. Prefects are largely responsible for house morale and may be called on by students to help with minor roommate and house problems. The Head Prefect, chosen by the boarding students through a vote, has the additional responsibility of representing boarders on the Disciplinary Committee. She also meets regularly one-on-one with the Assistant Dean of Students about issues in the house.
Through Social Services, students may become involved in a number of community service programs at hospitals, nursing homes, and schools in the Baltimore area. St. Timothy’s sponsors a Special Games Day for disabled children each spring. T H E AT R E A RT S
St. Tim's produces two major productions each year, one in the fall and one in the winter. Students in this club not only perform, but also work on all technical aspects of the shows, including building sets, making costumes and running the light booth.
SALUT I N THE MORN I NG
Salut in the Morning is our a cappella group. The group performs at various events throughout the year, including home games and Parents Weekend. S E L F - G OV E R N M E N T ( S E L F - G OV )
The Self-Gov Board is the St. Timothy’s School Student Government. It is composed of the Student Head of School, Sixes Class president, Head Prefect, Head of Day Students, International Student Head and the President and Vice-President of the Fives, Fours, and Threes classes. Self-Gov meets regularly with the Dean of Students to discuss student issues and recommend possible action. Class representative elections are held twice during the year except for Sixes. 2009-2010 Officers: Student Head of School . . . . . Danielle Dunkley Head of Sixes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emma Watkins Day Student Head . . . . . . . . . . . Patrice Johnson International Student Head . . . . . So Young Ryu SHALOM
Shalom is a student-run club comprised of girls who are interested in learning about Judaism, as a culture and a religion, and Israel. Though the club has many Jewish members, it is not exclusively for people of the Jewish faith.
TOUR GUIDES
Tour Guides work with the Admissions Office to better inform prospective students (and faculty members) about all that makes St. Tim’s so special. They not only conduct daily tours of the school but also help to organize open houses and overnights. V I S UA L A RT S C LU B
Students who share an interest in the Visual Arts gather to discuss what is going on in the art world, visit galleries and come up with strategies to make the St. Tim’s community more aware of the importance of art. They also donate their talents to the school in the form of posters, signs, program covers and by working closely with students and staff in the creation and execution of our annual International Arts Show. YEARBOOK
“The Steward,” the Timothy’s School Yearbook, provides student staff the opportunities to learn about layout, design and editing as they prepare this yearly publication. Students meet weekly to prepare pages and sections that make up our award winning yearbook.
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STUDENT LI FE: TR ADI T IONS
Tradition is one of the most important words in the St. Timothy’s lexicon. As much as any single factor, a multi-layered tapestry of traditions defines our shared experience at St. Tim’s. Traditions may not enter school life every day but their effect is recurring and real. Most go back to the founding of The School. Regardless of age and origin, their presence enriches our lives, helping us to share what students and faculty before us valued during their time at the school. A healthy understanding of these traditions enables us to appreciate the spirit of this remarkable school, which has endured for more than a century. Most traditions are required all-school events that students anticipate with excitement. Traditions include: B ROW N I E - S P I D E R
The most well-known of our traditions is probably Brownie-Spider. The entire school (students, faculty, and staff) is divided into two groups, Brownies or Spiders. The Head of School and Director of Athletics are both! In November, each team begins to practice three-court basketball for the Big Game held on the last Saturday before Thanksgiving Vacation. Families, friends, and alumnae return annually for the event. OLD GIRL/NEW GIRL
Each New Girl is assigned an Old Girl, a member of the Sixes class. The Old Girl greets her New Girl on the first day and is an invaluable resource throughout the year. New Girls should feel free to ask their Old Girls any questions about the school. BRAX
S I X E S M A RC H I N G
Another unique word in the St. Timothy’s School lexicon, this cheer is a great compliment to the recipient. It is often used to cheer on a team, to thank the dining service staff for a particularly tasty meal, or to recognize someone’s noteworthy accomplishment.
The Sixes line up at the Moon Gate once a month on the date of their graduation day and march intoning “Pomp and Circumstance”. This usually occurs at lunch.
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V I C T O RY S O N G
Varsity athletes sing the victory song before lunch and ring the bell the day after winning a game.
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DA I LY AC T I V I T I E S
CHAPEL
CLUBS
Attendance at Chapel is required of all students, faculty and administrators. The hour-long service is held every Wednesday.
Students benefit greatly from their involvement in the life of a community. St. Tim’s offers it’s community members a wide variety of co-curricular activities, clubs and leadership opportunities. Involvement in student organizations also provides challenges and rewards that have a life long impact. While most clubs are open to all students, some groups determine members hip by audition, appointment or election.
MEALS/FORMAL DINNER
Meals are a time for students to get to know their peers as well as their teachers. All students are required to attend lunch Monday through Friday. It is usually family-style with faculty and students at assigned seating. Seating assignments change bi-weekly so that the students have the opportunity to eat lunch with each member of the community-students and faculty by the end of the year. Breakfast and most dinners are buffet style. Formal dinner is scheduled one night each week at 6:15 p.m. and is required for all boarding students. Day students are welcome to attend Formal Dinner. Breakfast is provided for all students, day and boarding. St. Timothy’s School strongly believes that students who eat breakfast do better in school and are less likely to become tired from not eating. EXTRA HELP
Forty minutes are provided on Wednesday of each academic week to allow students additional time to meet with teachers, clarify a concept not understood in class or make-up work, if needed. All teachers are in their classrooms and available for students to drop in or meet for a scheduled appointment. I BLOCK
I-Block is a time designated during the academic day when students in assigned co-curricular organizations meet to strategize and organize programs and events. Each organization has a faculty advisor who provides support, structure and encouragement as needed. Some of the organizations that meet during I Block are the Choir, Bell Choir, Challenge 20/20, Model United Nations, Yearbook, and the Activities Programming Board.
SCHOOL MEETINGS/CLASS MEETINGS
The primary purpose of All School Meetings is to maintain a sense of community in our school. The St. Timothy’s School community gathers three times a week to discuss upcoming events, make announcements, celebrate sports victories and others successes. This time is an important part of the fabric of our school community and is a wonderful time to see students and staff enjoying each other's accomplishments. Students and staff develop a feeling of connectedness to the rest of the school. All School Meetings also provide a forum for celebrating learning in the school. Additionally, students learn how to be a respectful audience – listening and demonstrating appreciation in appropriate ways. Finally, All School Meetings provide opportunities for students to build self confidence and public speaking skills. ASSEMBLIES
All School Assemblies are an opportunity for the St. Timothy’s community to gather for cultural, informational, and entertainment events. They are a crucial part of community development, especially when guest speakers are invited to share their stories. Themes explored by our visiting speakers include Leadership, Ethics and Values; Girls as Global Citizens and Girls’ Health and Wellness. Attendance is required, and students sit by class.
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STUDENT LI FE: BUSI NESS
S E RV I C E S
OFFICE
GU I DANCE
COUNSELOR
Anne Esposito . . . . . . . . .410-486-7400, ext. 3063 Business Manager
Alice Mering . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400, ext. 3005 Director of Guidance and Counseling
The Business Office is located in the Student Center. Someone is available to answer your questions all year long, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Business Office is responsible for all of the school’s accounting functions, including student billing and the student bank. Work permits may be obtained here as well.
The Director of Guidance and Counseling coordinates information about students from faculty and staff relating to personal matters, meets with students to discuss concerns, and makes referrals for counseling and evaluation. She works closely with the Health Services staff, the Dean of Students and the Academic Dean to ensure that each student receives the support she needs in order to be successful.
All students are encouraged to open a bank account that supplies them with an ATM card, which can be used at the school's ATM machine for cash withdrawals.
PROX CARDS
Larry Parks . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400, ext. 3192 IT Director Each student is provided with her individual proximity (prox) card that provides her access to Heath House, Carter House, Fowler House, the Art Barn, Student Center and the Athletic Center during specific hours. Each student is responsible for her card and may not loan it to anyone at any time. If her prox card has been lost, the Associate Dean of Students and business office must be notified immediately for security purposes. There is a $15.00 replacement fee.
H E A LT H
CENTER
Elena Murphy, R.N., B.S.N 410-486-7400 ext. 3181 Nancy Willis, R.N., B.S.N .. 410-486-7400 ext. 3181 Nurse’s Fax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-653-0654 The Health Center, located on the ground floor of Heath House, is staffed by a registered nurse Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The nurses are available “on call” for consultation during evening, nights and weekends by faculty and staff for student health needs.
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BOOKSTORE
Sandy Stiegler . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400, ext. 3051 Bookstore Manager The Bookstore is located on the lower level of the Student Center. The Bookstore carries everyday school supplies and a wide range of necessities. The bookstore also offers a wide array of snacks, juices and lunch items such as salads, wraps, sandwiches, pizza and sushi. On buffet lunch days, these items may be purchased as an alternative to the meal provided in our dining hall. All academic supplies and personal necessities are billed home. With parental permission, miscellaneous items such as sweatshirts, nightshirts, mugs, etc., will also be billed. Only accounts in good standing with the business office may charge home. The business office has the right to suspend bookstore charging privileges for all accounts that are past due. After late April, Sixes may not charge anything at the bookstore or to their school accounts.
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ST U D E N T L I F E : C O M M U N I T Y S E RV I C E REQU I REMENTS
The basis of this service program is rooted in the philosophy of St. Timothy’s school, which states, “We seek to develop each person’s ability to live thoughtfully in a community of diverse and unique individuals so that each may become a responsible citizen in an increasingly complex world.” Community Service provides opportunities for students to develop self-awareness and consciousness of situations in which social and environmental needs require direct action and help. There are no substitutes for the integration of mind, heart and physical action in personal growth as true challenges are discovered and faced. The hope is that the larger community will benefit seeing such values as the pursuit of truth, worthiness of trust and kindness are put into action. All students are expected to complete 40 hours of community service, in addition to the CAS requirements, over four years.
C O M M U N I T Y S E RV I C E EXPECTAT IONS
At least 75% of each student’s community service hours must involve working directly with people. In addition, this service must be: Completed while enrolled at St. Timothy’s school; A non-paying job or task; ■ Documented with a reflective journal; ■ Approved by the Associate Dean of Students before starting. ■ All documentation must be completed and submitted in the academic year that the service is performed. ■ ■
Threes and Fours are expected to complete a minimum of 40 hours of community service over the course of two years. It is expected that at least 20 hours will be completed by the end of their Threes year. Fives and Sixes are expected to complete a minimum of 150 hours of Creativity, Action, and Service (CAS) over the course of two years. Participation in the CAS requirement encourages
students to be involved in creative pursuits, physical activities, and service projects in the local, national, and international contexts. The CAS requirement takes seriously the importance of life outside the world of scholarship, providing a counterbalance to the academic self-absorption some students may feel within a demanding school curriculum. The creative, physical and social development of human beings can be shaped by their own experiences. Participation in CAS encourages students to share their energies and special talents while developing awareness, concern and the ability to work cooperatively with others. The IBO’s goal of educating the whole person and fostering more caring and socially responsible attitudes comes alive in an immediate way when students reach beyond themselves and their books. The educational benefits of CAS apply in the school community, as well as in local, national and international communities. CAS should extend the students. It should challenge them to develop a value system by which they enhance their personal growth. It should
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develop a spirit of open-mindedness, lifelong learning, discovery and self-reliance. It should encourage the development of new skills on many levels: for example, creative skills, physical skills and social skills. It should inspire a sense of responsibility towards all members of the community. It should also encourage the development of attitudes and traits that will be respected by others, such as determination and commitment, initiative and empathy. Although there are three elements to CAS, it is important not to consider them as mutually exclusive. CAS is about the education of the whole person, and the three elements are therefore interwoven. Together, they enable a student to recognize that there are many opportunities in life, away from formal academic study, to grow in knowledge of life, self and others. Creative and physical activities are particularly important for adolescents (probably more so than for any other age group) because popular culture informs and shapes their desires and values. There are also pursuits which offer much opportunity for fun and enjoyment at a time which is, for many young people, full of stress and uncertainty. Creativity
This includes engagement in activities and arts that are outside of the normal curriculum where the student can reflect on her growth and progress in the activity. It is expected that the student will take on new roles whenever possible and challenge herself to try new things. Action
This includes engagement in expeditions, individual and team sports, and physical activities outside of the student’s normal curriculum. This can also include physical activity required to complete creative and service related projects. Service
This includes engagement in projects and activities where the student interacts with members of the immediate and larger community. Service
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activities should be designed so that students not only do things for other but gain an enriching experience by doing things with others. The service element of CAS is, in itself, the most significant, but the two other elements are also very important, as they provide access, balance, and flexibility to meet individual students’ interests and preferences. However, even more important in the model is that it is not just a matter of three individual parts: uniquely in the International Baccaluareate Diploma Program it is the interaction of them all that creates the richness of CAS. The whole of CAS is greater than the sum of its parts. Students must undertake the 150 CAS throughout the two years of the Diploma Program. Community service completed prior to the fall of beginning the International Baccaluareate Degree Program does not count towards the 150 hours. Each student is expected to devote the equivalent of one half-day (that is about three to four hours) each school week on CAS during the two years of the Diploma Program. A minimum of 150 hours during the two years is required, with time distributed evenly among the three areas: creativity, action and service. This time requirement is intended to indicate an acceptable minimum. All projects need to be approved by the Assistant Dean of Students/CAS Coordinator. All projects need to be completed by March 1st of Senior year. In general, CAS activities should involve the social dimension and group work as much as possible. At the completion of all CAS activities over the two years, a majority should have been spent in activities where the student works cooperatively with other people, such as in coaching team sports, group planning of a marketing strategy to raise funds, teaching immigrants the local language, performing in a band, or playing in a sports team for a season.
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H E A LT H
CENTER
The Health Center is staffed by a registered nurse Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The nurses are available “on call” for consultation during evenings, nights and weekends by faculty and staff for student health needs. The nurses serve as the health professionals for the school community and provide:
Identification, assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of student health concerns;
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Parents are encouraged to discuss any health or emotional concerns regarding their daughter with the nurses.
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Annual medical forms must be returned to the Health Center no later than August 1st prior to the start of school in September. The State of Maryland Board of Health requires: New Students to furnish documentation of acceptable immunization status in order to enter any Maryland school and documentation of ppd (TB skin test) results.
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■ A valid Power of Attorney form, signed and witnessed before any student may attend classes, participate in sports, physical education, dance or spend the night on campus.
Students must schedule health exams during the summer in order to have the medical forms completed and on file at school on time. If a boarding student arrives on campus without medical clearance for the start of school, and the school must obtain required medical examinations, a $50.00 service charge will be billed home in addition to any medical charges incurred.
I NTERNAT IONAL H E A LT H
STUDENT
I NFORMAT ION
International Students enrolled at St. Timothy’s School have the opportunity to explore the challenge and reward of a rigorous academic program in our supportive and nurturing boarding school environment while experiencing immersion in the language and culture of the United States. Recognizing that our international students spend the school year far from their homes and families, St. Timothy’s requires the following in order to ensure their health and safety: International Health Insurance: All international students who attend school in the US must carry health insurance coverage as mandated by the federal government. Many of our students enroll with ISM Insurance, Inc. (intl@isminc.com). However, you may select another international health insurance company if you desire. Your daughter may not enter the school without proof of such insurance coverage. The plan must be renewed and verified by the school each academic year. Some medical/health problems are not routinely covered by health insurance. Your daughter must also have sufficient funds available to cover any medical
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expenses not covered by her health insurance which might occur during the school year. Dental work (not related to injury) and replacement of glasses or contacts are two examples of such expenses. It is recommended that at least $1000 be kept in her bank account at all times for such unexpected expenses. Local support person/guardian: We encourage all international students to have a designated guardian residing in the United States. This guardian should be someone who is familiar with your daughter, willing to provide a “home away from home” for her as well as serve as a local contact person in an emergency situation. Should the need arise, this guardian should be willing to take your daughter into their home; therefore every effort should be made to select someone who resides within a reasonable travel distance from the school.
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Students must report to the Health Center for assessment of any illness symptoms as early in the day as possible. Any student who becomes ill during the school must report to the nurse, who will determine whether or not the student should remain in classes, stay in the Health Center or go home. Only the nurse can make this determination. When necessary, the nurse will contact the day parents to let them know if their daughter should go home. She will also notify the parents of boarders if their daughter must see a physician. In the event a student becomes ill over the weekend or during a school vacation, we urge parents to address the problem immediately, rather than wait until the student returns to school. This will ensure that she is well enough to begin the academic week. If further follow-up is required, the student may visit the Health Center as needed. Students in the Health Center may have visitors only with permission from the nurse on duty. This is extremely important both to prevent infection and to allow students time to rest. Students may stay in the Health Center during the day as designated by the nurse. A boarding student who is ill overnight will be monitored by the house parent who will have received a report 46 | student life
of the student’s condition from the nurse. During weekdays, the house parent may also call the nurse at any time for further advice based on the approved guidelines of the Health Center. In addition, the nurse may call the Maryland Pediatric Group if additional medical advice is warranted. On weekends, house parents or the AOD may call the Maryland Pediatric Group directly. EMERGENCI ES
In an emergency situation, the school nurse or other appropriate adult will accompany a student to a local hospital. Other students may not accompany a girl to an emergency room. Every effort will be made to contact a student’s parent or guardian in the event of an emergency or serious illness. MEDICAL APPOI NTMENTS
Medical appointments are made by the nurses when a boarding student has a health concern which requires immediate attention by a physician or dentist. All appointments for routine medical or dental (including orthodontic, vision, gynecologic, dermatologic, physical therapy, and chiropractic) care should be scheduled during school breaks in order to minimize student time out of class. Should the school need to schedule routine medical or dental care for boarding students, a separate charge for transportation will also be billed home. The Maryland Pediatric Group 410-321-9393 provides all pediatric care for St. Timothy’s School. Parents can contact The Maryland Pediatric Group directly for answers to insurance and billing questions. We recommend that parents determine, before the school year begins, whether visits to the pediatrician at school will be covered by their policy and whether they must designate the school’s pediatrician as their child’s primary provider in order to have insurance coverage for visits. Medical expenses incurred (including copays and medications) will be billed home. Elective surgery should not be scheduled to conflict with school obligations, nor should parents expect that a student will be allowed to recover at school after having surgery.
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MEDICAT IONS
St. Timothy’s School requires a written medication order, completed by a physician, for any medication (prescription or over-the-counter) which is not routinely available through the Health Center under our school physician orders. New medication orders are required each school year for students taking medication. All prescription medication must be ■
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weekends, field trips and over breaks. Any medications brought to school must be checked by the Heath Center. Students are permitted to have medications in their rooms in only a few circumstances, and only with permission from the Health Center. Disciplinary action will be taken if a student is found to have unauthorized medication, whether prescription or over-the-counter in her possession. Parents may choose to send prescription medications to the school from home or may set up a personal account at Tuxedo Pharmacy, located on Falls Road for their daughter’s prescription medication. Tuxedo Pharmacy Phone . . . . . . . 410-583-2600 Tuxedo Pharmacy Fax . . . . . . . . . . 410-583-2606
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STUDENT LIFE:UN I FORM UN I FORMS
WI NTER UN I FORM
Uniforms are required during the academic day, which generally is between 7:45 am and 3:30 pm, and at some special school events including formal dinners. The uniform must be neat and clean and have no visible rips, holes or stains. St. Timothy’s School has contracted with Flynn & O’Hara as the uniform provider. All skirts and pants can be purchased through their website:www.flynnohara.com or at the Flynn & O’Hara Store located at 923 Taylor Avenue, Towson MD. The St. Timothy’s School polo shirt with the embroidered crest and the St. Timothy’s School sweatshirt may be purchased through the St. Timothy’s School website: www.stt.org.
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(worn from the start of school until Thanksgiving Break and worn when students return from Spring Break until the end of the year) Tops: Short sleeve light blue polo shirt with St. Timothy's School crest and wording “St. Timothy’s School,” purchased through St. Timothy’s School Bottoms: Plaid skirt worn Monday – Thursday, purchased through Flynn & O’Hara; Brown skirt (Brownies) or Green skirt (Spiders) worn only on Fridays and during traditions, purchased through Flynn & O’Hara Shorts worn under skirt: Shorts, such as cheerleader shorts or spandex, in white, light blue or black may be worn under the skirts. Mesh shorts, boxer shorts, basketball shorts, or other long shorts are not permitted. The bookstore carries white and light blue shorts that can be purchased and worn as a part of the uniform. Shoes and Socks: Brown Shoes; White ankle length or “no show” socks
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( worn from when students return from Thanksgiving Break until Spring Break.)
Tops: Official uniform light gray St. Timothy’s School sweatshirt with the St. Timothy’s School’s light blue color lettering and the official polo shirt worn underneath the sweatshirt. No other shirt may be worn with the sweater. Seniors may not wear a college sweatshirt until after Winterim and until they have received an official acceptance letter from the college or university and have committed to attend that school. Bottoms: Pants must be light khaki with flat or pleated front. They must not be form fitting pants, stretch pants, painter pants, wind pants, or “hip-huggers” pants. Pants may not be cut low or reveal undergarments. No khaki colored jeans or corduroy pants. The pants can not have fewer than two pockets or more than four pockets. Pants may be purchased from Flynn & O’Hara or from stores such as Gap, Old Navy, Target or American Eagle. Shoes and Socks: Brown Shoes; White ankle length or “no show” socks
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STUDENT LI FE:
RESI DENT IAL
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Living in a house is one of the special aspects of a boarding school. While it can be a lot of fun, it also requires thoughtfulness and consideration for the feelings of others.
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The Assistant Dean of Students and House Faculty supervise our student residences. While House Faculty do not serve in the place of the students’ actual parents, they perform many of the roles and kindnesses associated with parenting. Students should go to the House Faculty, Assistant Dean of Students, or Prefects with any problems or questions concerning student life. House Faculty have an open door policy when they are on duty and are accessible at all hours of the night for emergencies, illness or serious issues.
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The House Faculty at St. Timothy’s School has primary responsibility for the management of the houses. The house teams subscribe to common rules and goals which create a strong sense of community within each house and lead to a strong sense of pride in the places in which the residents live. The house is a haven for each resident and is, by its comfort and home-like environment, a place where students can both study and relax. The atmosphere in the houses at St. Timothy’s School promotes good study habits through the lesson of self-motivated study and time management, the ability to care for oneself and others both physically, emotionally and spiritually and the inspiration for good, healthy fun. The house and duty faculty are role models for the students at all times whether on or off duty. You can reach the House Faculty by dialing 410-486-7400 and then their home extensions or by calling the number listed by their names.
PREFECTS
Prefects are Sixes selected by the House Faculty with input from students and faculty. They are largely responsible for house morale and may be called on by students to help with minor roommate and house problems, as well as to answer any questions girls may have about house or school policies. In addition, Prefects are responsible for: birthday celebrations, checking in students Monday through Thursday nights, enforcing quiet hours, house activities, maintaining house bulletin boards, conducting room cleanliness inspections, assisting with minor roommate and house problems, meeting with House Faculty and giving suggestions for house activities. Perfects also help plan weekend house activities.
ROOMS
Each student is provided with a bed, wardrobe, dresser and desk with a lamp that must remain in the room. All other “personal touches” are left up to the tastes of the occupants. There are a few restrictions: Students may have hairdryers, curling/ straightening irons (used only in bathrooms), small fans, radios, alarm clocks and stereos. There may be no decorations or appliances that are potential fire hazards. Examples are as follows but it is always good policy to ask the Associate Dean of Students if you have questions or doubts about an appliance or decoration:
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mon areas in the house that she is encouraged to utilize: Heath Living Room (HLR), Heath Computer Lab, Rec Room, Game Room, and Laundry Room, Carter Recreation Room and Carter Computer Room. The Sixes Room, another common area, is reserved for the Sixes. Other students may enter only upon an invitation from a Six.
BELONGI NGS
Along with their uniforms and school supplies, each boarder should bring: Two (2) or more sets of sheets and pillow cases for a Standard Twin bed; a mattress pad or cover, blankets, bedspread and/or quilt and a pillow
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No nails or thumbtacks may be placed in the walls – posters, etc. should be hung from the molding or hung with adhesive available from the St. Tim’s Bookstore.
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Students live in rooms with one, two or three other students. All students change rooms and roommates after Winter Break. Students are able to fill out a form requesting roommates and size of room. The school tries to accommodate each girl’s request, but the head of each house makes the ultimate decision based on what is believed to be in the best interest of the community. At the end of each rooming term, the Head of House will assess any damage done to the rooms that is considered above and beyond normal usage. Repairs will be billed to parents. Any house repair should be requested through the online maintenance log. Besides the student’s bedroom, she has access to several other com-
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Two (2) or more sets of bath towels and wash cloths
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Students should remember storage space in each room is limited, and they should bring only what they truly need. Students should not bring jewelry or other valuables to school. While each girl has a locked drawer, valuables may get lost. Students should not leave money in their rooms. Cash should be deposited in the Student Bank. Belongings may be shipped to the school by either airfreight, UPS or DHL. Most major airlines will deliver directly to the school. UPS or DHL drops off and picks up packages at the school daily. The address for the school is: 8400 Greenspring Avenue, Stevenson, Maryland 21153
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SPACE
There is a trunk room in each house in which the students may store old textbooks and out-of-season clothes, equipment, and decorations in plastic containers, suitcases or trunks. No cardboard boxes or plastic bags are allowed in the trunk room. Students may store their belongings in it all summer, as well. All stored items should be appropriately sealed and labeled with the student’s name. Anything not labeled, improperly stored or left behind by graduates will be thrown away or given to charity.
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Consideration is key for students living in a house environment. Especially in the following areas: NOISE LEVEL
Maintaining a reasonable level of quiet is crucial in the houses. What may be acceptable from one person may not be when multiplied by 30 or 50 girls. Stereos should never be blasted either inside or outside the house. There are designated quiet hours during which no noise from rooms should be heard in the hallways. NIGHT QUIET HOURS
Monday-Thursday. . . . . . 10:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m. the next day Friday-Saturday . . . . . . 11:00 p.m. – 12:00 noon the next day Sunday . . . . . 9:30 p.m. – 8:00 a.m. the next day In addition, there are academic evening quiet hours. These quiet hours are in effect during study hall and check-in times that are also monitored by Prefects and House Faculty.
when quiet hours are not in effect, students, House Faculty, or other adults can request that students lower their noise level if it is causing a disturbance.
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Monday-Thursday . . . . . . 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. During the final exam periods, 24-hour Quiet Hours in the houses and in Fowler begin at 7:00 p.m. the night before Reading Day and do not end until the last exams have been finished. Even
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There are coin-operated washers and dryers available in Heath House and Carter House. There are several guidelines to keep things from getting confused:
Students should be conscious of not taking up too much space in the refrigerator and cabinets, as there is limited room. Food should not be stored in the refrigerator more than two weeks at a time as it is generally unhealthy after that.
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Students must never drink or eat another student’s food without her permission. Students who violate this rule may be called before the Disciplinary Committee for stealing.
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There are three fully functional kitchens. Two in Heath House – one in the Rec Room and one in Sixes – and one in Carter House. Each kitchen has a refrigerator, microwave, stove, oven, dishes, flatware and cookware. There is an additional refrigerator in the Game Room of Heath House. If every resident heeds the following rules, then everyone will have the opportunity to enjoy these resources: Students must clean up after themselves, immediately after using the kitchen. This includes washing dishes, wiping counter tops, putting away leftovers, and mopping up spills.
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There are two entertainment systems in Heath House: a big screen TV with VCR, DVD and satellite connections in the Rec Room and a big screen TV in Sixes. Carter House has an entertainment system in the Carter Recreation Room. Everyone may not agree on what to watch, so residents must be sensitive about not monopolizing the TV. Also, rated R movies may only be watched by Sixes in Sixes Room. There are restrictions on the times which students may watch TV or movies: Sunday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All day until 7 p.m. Monday-Thursday . . . . . . . . . . 3:50 – 7:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. until a student’s bedtime Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . after 3:50 Saturday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All day until 12:00 midnight, exceptions may be made by the House Faculty-on-duty. These restrictions apply to students with personal computers that have DVD capabilities. Students found watching DVDs on their computers at inappropriate times or underclassmen watching ratedR movies on them risk having their computers confiscated for an indefinite period of time.
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COMPUTER LABS
TELEPHONES
Students have access to the school’s computer labs and are welcome to use them any time they do not have another obligation and before bedtime for academic purposes. Students are on their honor to follow the school’s Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Agreement. School computers should primarily be used for schoolwork and therefore some restrictions apply when students may use them for pleasure.
For academic reasons as well as consideration for others, St. Tim’s has the following phone policies: No student may make phone calls during Academic hours.
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Cell phones may not be used during the academic day, which includes competitive sports, or evening study hall for ANY reason.
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If a student is found violating any of the cell phone policies, her phone will be confiscated. It may also be confiscated as a result of a drop in the student’s grades or being placed on academic probation. Parents trying to reach their daughters: Getting in touch with your daughter through the school telephone system can be tricky, due to their very full schedules, if you do not coordinate with them the best times to call. Here are a few guidelines: During the Academic Day (7:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), all calls are directed to the Registrar through the switchboard. The Registrar will be happy to take a message for you if it is urgent or time sensitive. Otherwise she will direct you to your daughter’s voicemail (If your daughter has requested that a voicemail be set up for her, otherwise a note will be put in her mail box). After 5:00 p.m. and on weekends, you can reach the Administrator on Duty by calling 443-928-8570.
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It is the responsibility of all students to check in at the appropriate times with the House Faculty (for boarders) and study hall proctors (all of those in evening supervised study hall). Failure to do so will result in points and count as an absence. C H E C K- I N T I M E S : W E E K E N D S
Mornings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., All boarders and overnight guests must sign in with the adult on duty. Evenings (Friday and Saturday Nights): If on campus, House closing is at 10:30 p.m. If on Pink or White Cards, final check-in is: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Threes - 10:30 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fours and Fives - 11:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sixes- 11:30 p.m. Please note that the student’s proxy cards are inoperable after 10:15 Sunday through Thursday and 11:30 on Friday and Saturday. They will not work again until 6:00 a.m. Once a student checks in with the House Faculty for the night, she may not leave the house without special permission until 6:00 a.m. All students must be in their rooms and quiet by 12:00 midnight. All students, including Sixes, must be out of the common areas and hallways and in the room where they will spend the night by midnight on Friday and Saturday nights. A student may spend the night in another’s room provided she has obtained approval from the roommates involved and the house faculty on duty.
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C H E C K- I N T I M E S : W E E K DAY S
House Check-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 pm Study Hall Check-in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 pm Evening Check-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:45 pm Bedtimes Sunday–Thursday: Threes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 p.m. Fours and Fives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00 p.m. Sixes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:30 p.m. Prefects. . . . . . . . . . . . 12:00 a.m. on duty nights
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L E AV I N G C A M P U S PI NK CARDS O F F C A M P U S PA S S E S
A boarding student who would like to go off campus for a day trip or overnight must complete a Pink Card (day pass) or a White Card (overnight pass). P I N K C A R D S A R E DAY PA S S E S
If a student is going off campus, she must first get a Pink Card from the adult on duty in Carter House or Heath House. The student must fill out the Pink Card completely, indicating where she is going, with whom she is going, and how she is getting there. Whether it is approved depends on three things: 1. Permission from parents: The parents are asked to grant or refuse driving permissions in the beginning of each year: All students are eligible for Taxi and Over 21 permissions: Students with Taxi permission may ride in taxis in the Baltimore area with at least one other St. Tim’s student. A student may ride alone if she has received special permission from the adult on duty. The Over 21 permission includes non-faculty, non-parent drivers. If the parent wishes, he or she can give “carte blanche” permission or designate that the Over 21 driver be the parent of another student or a relative. Fives and Sixes may also be granted Under 21 permission (Threes and Fours are not eligible for this permission): Boarding students are not permitted to have cars, motorcycles, scooters, etc. and are not permitted to drive any vehicle while under school supervision.
Please note: A student is expected to return to campus with the same driver with whom she left. Any change in drivers must be approved by the adult on duty.
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Departure times for Pink Cards: Monday-Thursday: Students may sign out using a pink card during the week with an advisor or parent after the student’s final obligation. Day passes during the week are only granted for special circumstances. A student must sign out using a pink card even if they are going with a parent. Weekday permission can be granted only by the Associate Dean, Administrator on Duty (AOD), Dean of Students, or Head of House. Friday: 3:50 p.m. or after final obligation Saturday: Anytime between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., a student may sign-out earlier with a faculty member, advisor or under special circumstances. Sunday: Anytime between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., a student may sign-out earlier with a faculty member, advisor or under special circumstances. Signing in and out must be done in the presence of an adult.
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Return times for Pink Cards: All students must return at the following times: 10:30 p.m.: Threes 11:00 p.m.: Fours and Fives 11:30 p.m.: Sixes Students who miss curfew will lose pink card privileges the next day (if it is a weekend). Repeat offenders may lose their day pass privileges for an indefinite period of time. When a student is off campus, she is still under the school’s jurisdiction and must abide by all school rules. If she is attending an occasion at another school, even if she is on a weekend away from St. Timothy’s, she must obey the rules of the host school. If she breaks the rules of the host school, she will be treated as though she were still at St. Timothy’s and under St. Timothy’s rules.
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W H I T E C A R D S A R E OV E R N I G H T O R W E E K E N D PA S S E S .
Under a white card privilege (overnight or weekend) a student must be signed out to the care of a responsible adult who will then take on the legal responsibility of the student visiting – students should never stay at a home or hotel where a parent is not present. White Cards, which are to be submitted for approval to the Associate Dean of Students by Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. or at least two (2) days in advance for overnights during the week. If a student needs to leave overnight during the week, she needs to obtain leave permission from both the Academic Dean (for class absences) and from the Associate Dean of Students. White cards are approved based on four things. 1. Permission from parents: A student going to her home or to the home of someone else, must have her parents call, email or fax the Associate Dean of Students by the Wednesday before to confirm the visit. 2. Invitation from the host: If the student is staying with someone other than her parents, the host family must call, email or fax the Associate Dean of Students by the Wednesday before to officially extend the invitation. 3. Status of the Weekend: White Cards are not granted to students during Closed weekends. Exceptions to this may only be granted by the Associate Dean of Students and are generally made due to special circumstances. 4. Status of the Student: Students who are “Campused” for Unexcused Absences or students who took a White Card the weekend before may be denied a White Card. Exceptions to this may only be granted by the Associate Dean of Students and are generally made due to special circumstances. An email list of all the approved white cards will be sent out each week.
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Students may take a certain number of weekends off-campus during the year, the number is determined by class. Students may not take a white card on consecutive weekends without special permission. Sixes may take a white card on any open weekend;
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All students must have special permission to take consecutive weekends. Special weekends such as Parents’ Weekends, Easter Break, etc. are NOT included. When a student signs-out, she must abide by the rules of her host family, all school rules, as well as all state and local laws. A student who returns to school after the consumption of alcoholic beverages or other illegal substances is subject to all pertinent school rules. D E PA RT U R E T I M E S F O R W H I T E C A R D S :
Monday-Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:50 p.m. or after final obligation, including sports. Saturday . . . . . . . Students may leave at the time that was pre-approved by the Associate Dean of Students.
P E R M I S S I O N T O L E AV E C A M P U S
When a student needs to leave campus, she must follow the proper permission procedures listed below. These processes ensure that the Administrator on Duty (AOD) and/or the House Faculty can maintain accountability. Approval of her request to leave largely depends on the permissions her parents gave her in the beginning of the year. Leaving campus without the proper permissions is a violation of the code of conduct and will result in a disciplinary action. Boarding and day students must sign out with an adult when she is: Leaving campus with a faculty member or with her own parent. In order to leave with a faculty member in their personal vehicle, students must have been given the Faculty member’s driving permission in the beginning of the school year and complete a day pass or Pink Card. Students leaving with their parents must complete a Pink Card.
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Monday-Friday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:45 a.m. Saturday. . . . . . . Student’s weekend curfew time Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 p.m. for boarders When leaving school, a student signs her white card. When returning, she again signs it. Students must sign in and out in the presence of an adult on duty.
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Leaving on a school-sponsored trip. Students who wish to attend a movie or mall run must have the unchaperoned trips activities permission since there is not usually an adult present. If a faculty member takes a student (s) on a school sponsored trip a list of their students is to be provided to the Dean of Students and or Administrator on duty, and Registrar. If their return occurs after check-in time, a list must be given to the House Faculty on duty as well.
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Walking/running/biking off campus. Students who have been granted the Walk/Run/ Bike permission need to meet with the Dean of Students to determine along which roads she may walk/run/bike. Students may not walk/run/ bike alone and must return to campus by 6:00 p.m. or dark, whichever comes first. During the week, bicycle trips are limited to two hours. Students are expected to obey vehicular traffic laws and observe safety regulations, i.e. wearing a helmet and not listening to portable music devices. Accidents should be reported to the Dean of Students. Rollerblading/skating are not permitted off campus.
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VAC AT I O N S
In making all travel arrangements, parents and students must adhere to the school’s published calendar that lists departure and return times. Failure to adhere to the published calendar may result in disciplinary action and unexcused absences from classes. The school, the houses, and the dining hall will be closed during the listed holidays on the school’s published calendar. Students are not permitted to remain on the house after the published closing time, nor are they to return early. If, due to flights and travel arrangements, a student must remain an extra day or return early, she may need to make arrangements to stay with a friend, and provide appropriate notice to the Associate Dean of Students. VA C A T I O N T R A N S P O R T A T I O N
Transportation information is available through the Student Life Office. We coordinate transportation for our students to travel during school breaks to Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI), Reagan International Airport (DCA) and Dulles International Airport (IAD); as well as Baltimore’s local train station: Penn Station (BAL); and upon request, the downtown bus station (O’Donnell street). The scheduled dates for St. Timothy’s transportation service for departures and returns for 2009-2010 are listed on page 59. St. Timothy’s school will provide transportation for students on the dates listed above. Students must make reservations for St. Timothy’s transportation service via transportation@stt.org. Check the calendar for the dates when students are expected to leave and return to campus for vacations and long weekends. Students may choose to leave campus during Parents Weekend, but St. Timothy’s transportation service will not be available.
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2 0 0 9 -1 0 T R A N S P O RTAT I O N S C H E D U L E
Break Holiday
Leave St. Tim’s
Return to St. Tim’s
Summer Return
No departure
8/20/09 & 8/21/09
Parents Weekend
No departure
No transportation
Thanksgiving Break
Saturday, 11/21/09
Sunday, 11/29/09
Winter Break
Thursday, 12/17/09
Sunday, 1/3/10
Spring Break
Saturday, 3/6/10 & Sunday, 3/7/10
Sunday, 3/21/10
Easter Weekend
Friday, 4/2/10
Monday, 4/5/10
Summer Departure
Sunday, 6/6/10
No return
Transportation Fares (one way, per person):
T R A N S P O R T A T I O N S E RV I C E P A Y M E N T
Downtown Bus Station
$30
Penn Station (BAL)
$30
For flights departing or arriving into DCA or IAD, students sign the reservation forms that detail the total cost of the transport at the time of service. St. Timothy’s then bills the students’ accounts.
Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI) $35 Regan International Airport (DCA) $180* Dulles International Airport (IAD) $180* *Price is subject to increase or decrease in cases of: Less than three students per transport: $180 + 20% gratuity is the base price for the car service. As more students sign up for a particular time, the cost decreases and is split evenly among students. Flight and/or custom delays: The car and driver are contracted for a limited time. If there are flight/custom delays which increase the length of time the car and driver wait at the airport, the fare increases. Late cancellation of transport: Once a student makes a reservation, she is responsible for the cost of the transport. If we are unable to cancel the reservation or the student decides not to take the scheduled transportation, the student is responsible for the price of the transport.
A D D I T I O N A L T R A N S P O R T A T I O N S E RV I C E S
Students and parents may make arrangements with local transportation services. Students will either need to make payment arrangements for services rendered by either paying in cash at the time of service or with a credit card. All Stretched Out
410-969-5466
Davis Limousines
410-484-1614
Jimmy’s Cab
410-837-7200
Valley Cab
410-486-4000
For more information, please contact: Tiki Ayiku, Associate Dean of Students at transportation@stt.org or x3001.
Unaccompanied Minors: An additional fee may be assessed if a student is traveling unaccompanied due to the time the chaperone must spend at the airport with the student.
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OVERN IGHT GUESTS
The school makes every effort to accommodate guests for Friday and Saturday nights. Female guests may stay in the house provided their parents complete a power of attorney form. Permission must be obtained from the Associate Dean of Students the Wednesday before a guest arrives. The guest must check in with the adult on duty, sign in on the visitor’s sign-in sheet, and meet the House Faculty on duty in her house. Visitors may participate in most school activities. Male guests may not stay in the houses. Students may ask on-campus faculty members to house their male guests. Students should remember this is an extra courtesy extended by a faculty member, and a thank-you note is appropriate. Boys must remain in approved visitor areas of the school. At 11:30 p.m. they return to their host’s home. Students may go to the faculty host’s home only when invited. All guests are expected to leave campus by 7:00 p.m. on Sunday night. DAY VISI TORS
Visitors must always check in with the adult on duty. Monday through Friday, visitors are allowed after 3:20 p.m. or after the completion of the last school obligation. Exceptions are parents or family members or friends attending school sponsored events. Visitors must depart no later than 7:00 p.m. Except in case of emergency parents must leave by 7:00 p.m.
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Male visitors are allowed in the common areas which include the SLR, the HLR, the recreation rooms, Game Room and Sixes with doors kept open. Male visitors are not allowed in these areas unless they are signed in with the House Faculty in the student’s particular House or with a weekend duty staff member. Male visitors are not permitted in other campus facilities except for special events, athletic games or performances. The only male visitors permitted on the house floors are fathers and brothers. These visits should be limited to moving days. A father or a brother may visit a student’s room briefly; however, permission must be obtained from the adult on duty and from the girl’s roommate(s). FI RE
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The possibility of fire is never treated lightly in the houses. Open flame, possessing incendiary devices and smoking are very serious offenses as they endanger the lives of others. Fire drills are held to ensure that all students know the proper procedure and escape routes. EVENING FIRE ALARMS: ■ At night when the fire alarm sounds, students leave their rooms immediately and SILENTLY, taking only shoes, a coat or a bathrobe, and a towel for covering the mouth and nose in case of smoke. They should exit the house rapidly, without running, through their assigned exit, choosing an alternate route if the exit is blocked.
If the door of her room is hot, a student should not exit. She should go to the window, hang something large and light colored, such as a sheet or a towel, from the window and wait for assistance. If there is smoke in the corridors, students should cover their faces and crawl, not walk, to the nearest exit.
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Once outside, residents go to assigned seats in the HMAC. Day students or visitors staying overnight must go to their assigned seats as well. The House Faculty-on-duty, or an adult she has designated, calls roll.
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Students should know the location of both their primary exits and alternate routes as well as the location of fire alarms.
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The house fire alarm systems are wired to notify the fire department immediately. Fire drills are held during the academic day as well as during evening hours.
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When the fire alarm sounds, students leave their locations and immediately go to the HMAC or Chapel, location is determined by the alarm sound.
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The rules and guidelines for Five Day Boarders are as follows: Sunday night at 7:00 p.m. through Friday afternoon, Five Day Boarders follow all boarding rules and guidelines.
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Friday, at the completion of the academic day, through Sunday evening, Five Day Boarders follow all day student rules and guidelines.
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Should Five Day Boarders choose to stay on campus for a weekend, they will follow all boarding rules and guidelines.
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Once at the HMAC or Chapel, students should sit in assigned seats.
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The Form Dean will account for all students in each class.
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DAY BOARDI NG
PROGR AM
The Five Day Boarding Program at St. Timothy’s School is a program designed for day students. The purpose of the program is to afford students the benefit of the structured boarding experience during the week. This includes dinner on campus, the evening study hall, the ability to study with teachers or other students, and the opportunity to have a residential experience. Five Day Boarders may go home every weekend, but are always welcome to stay on campus. They do need to let the Associate Dean of Students know their weekend plans by filling out and turning in a White Card (weekend or overnight card) by Wednesday at 9:00 a--.m. From the School’s perspective, this program allows us to offer more girls a fun and exciting boarding experience as well as save parents the trouble of commuting during the week.
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STUDENT LI FE: A R R I VA L A N D
DAY STUDENTS
DEPARTURE
SIGN IN
On weekdays: ■ Check in with your first period teacher. On weekends: Unless prearranged with the Dean of Students, the college counselor or a coach, day students should not visit the campus on weekends before 9:00 a.m.
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Each day student must check with the adult on duty immediately after coming on campus.
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Day students may not sign out in advance; they must sign out only when they are ready to leave campus.
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Day students may only leave campus before 3:50 p.m. with special permission from the Dean of Students or the Registrar.
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During exams, day students may not leave campus until after they have completed their last final exam for the day.
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On weekends: Day students must sign out with the adult on duty.
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On weekends, day students not spending the night must leave by 11:00 p.m.
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SIGN OUT
On weekdays: Day students not spending the night must leave by 9:30 p.m.
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Day students who have sports after school may not leave campus until after their sports commitment is completed for the day.
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Day students who know they will not be picked up before 7:30 p.m. must attend Study Hall. Seniors may go to the Sixes room after checking in with the adult on duty.
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Please note that all academic appointments, including classes, assemblies, class meetings and club meetings are required for all students.
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AUTOMOBI LES AND
DR I VI NG
Day students may drive to school. For their own safety and that of others, they must abide by the following regulations. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary action and/or the revocation of the right to bring a car on campus. Students may not ride with other students except as members of carpools coming to and leaving school at the beginning and end of the school day.
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Day students must have a St. Timothy’s School parking sticker displayed on the lower left side of the windshield.
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D U R I N G T H E S C H O O L DAY:
Students may not drive their cars from one building to another, to the playing fields, tennis courts, to the barn or go off campus until their day is completed and they leave for home.
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DURING THE EVENING
Day students who have their cars on campus and are spending the night must give their keys to the House Faculty on duty in the house to which they have been assigned.
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Day students who are boarding for a short time may not use their cars, which should be parked in the day student parking area, and the keys must be given to the Associate Dean of Students.
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PAGERS
Day students may bring a cell phone to school under the following conditions: They may not use it during the academic day, which includes competitive sports, or evening study hall for ANY reason.
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It must be kept in a locker or locked in their car, not on the student’s person during the academic day.
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It must be in the vibration mode at all times when on the campus. If the student is found violating any of these conditions or abusing the privilege, the phone will be confiscated for an indefinite period of time.
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Day students may not return to their cars for any reason during the academic day. Day students may return to their cars immediately before a practice or game to obtain sporting equipment.
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Day students may not drive boarding students off campus during the academic week until after 3:30 p.m. on Friday and then only if the boarders have permission and have no other commitments on campus.
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Students park in the lot closest to the Old Gymnasium or in the lot behind the HMAC.
WI NTER WEATHER
Only on very rare occasions is school canceled due to snow. Therefore, day parents should decide if conditions are too severe to get to school. If a student is at school and inclement weather prevents her from returning home, she is welcome to spend the night. If snow is forecast for that night or the morning and there is a chance that driving to school is unsafe, day student drivers are encouraged to spend the night at school. Announcements of school closings or delayed opening will be made on WBAL TV (channel 11) and WBAL radio (1090 AM). Listen for “St. Timothy’s School, Stevenson.” Information will also be posted on the website: www.stt.org.
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COMM I TMENTS ACADEM IC
BEYOND THE
DAY
Required events sometimes occur throughout the year in the evenings and on weekends as well. These events are listed in the school calendar and in the weekly e-mail blasts sent to parents.
LOCKERS
Each day student is entitled to a locker in Fowler where she may store her belongings. If she has a cell phone, in order to comply with our cell phone policy, she must have a locker to keep it in during the academic day. Students should see the Associate Dean of Students to get a locker and a combination lock, if available. All locker numbers and lock combinations must be given to the Associate Dean of Students for her records.
CALLS TO AND
FROM
SCHOOL
Parents may call the school at 410-486-7400 from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. if they wish to contact their daughter. Messages will be given to students. In case of emergency after 5:00 p.m., call the emergency line at 443-928-8570. Students may make outgoing phone calls from their cell phones during the appropriate hours.
SPENDING THE NIGHT ON CAMPUS
Day students are welcome to spend the night on campus. This is especially recommended when a day student is involved in school activities during the week or on the weekend. Day students must abide by all boarding regulations, including attending Study Hall. To spend the night, a student must: Request of the Associate Dean of Students, in writing, by phone, or via e-mail by 1:00 p.m. if staying on a weekday and by 10:00 a.m. on Friday if staying the weekend.
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Sign-in with the House Faculty-on-duty by 7:00 p.m. and get an assigned room. Students spending the night on campus or returning to campus on the weekend must sign in with the adult on duty.
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Day students are welcome to stay up to 25 nights during the academic year without charge. Parents may request permission from the Associate Dean of Students for their daughter to stay additional nights at the rate of $25.00 per night. Inclement weather conditions and overnights due to traditions are not included in the 25 nights.
OFF-CAMPUS
OVERN IGHTS
Day students may invite boarders to their homes on weekends and during the week. To invite a boarder home, the Associate Dean of Students must receive a written invitation, a phone call, or an email from the Day student’s parents by the Wednesday before the weekend and two days in advance of a weekday academic overnight. Parents are reminded that an adult host must be present.
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ATHLET ICS
Kara Carlin, Director of Athletics, kcarlin@stt.org
St. Timothy’s School provides a safe, healthy, and educational athletic environment for its students. We endeavor to foster meaningful athletic experiences for our students and administer sports in a manner that is consistent with the mission of the school. Our primary objective is to facilitate meaningful athletic participation for all of the students at the interscholastic levels. We do this in many ways, some are outlined below: The athletic experience should be fun for all participants, coaches, parents, and officials. Athletics is a proven and fruitful avenue through which female adolescents’ character development and a sense of teamwork can take place.
St. Tim’s is committed to the faculty-coach educational model of traditional boarding schools. The school hires non-faculty coaches only when necessary to complete the coaching staff.
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Citizenship and fair play are among the most valuable lessons that athletic participation can instill. Educational athletics should play a major role in shaping girls’ path to adulthood.
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Athletics develop positive character traits on the field that can be employed off the field.
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Physical exertion and a healthy focus on personal fitness has immeasurable immediate and long-term benefits.
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Athletics provide valuable socialization through peer interaction and adult relationships.
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Individual and team success should be measured through the athlete’s effort, progress, and resilience, as in the same manner one’s life will be evaluated.
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Winning is not an appropriate goal of educational athletics but, rather, is a by-product of honorable individual effort and team character traits.
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ATHLET ICS: DEPARTMENT EXPECTAT IONS AND
POLICI ES
In attempt to establish a uniform standard for every sports program inside the Athletic Department, the following criteria have been outlined and should be practiced.
AT T E N DA N C E P O L I C Y
S P O RT S A D D / D RO P P E R I O D
Five (5) or more excused or unexcused absences will result in no credit for the sport for the season, and the need for a student to fulfill 80 (8 hours X 10 weeks) hours of community service. Every student is required to be at every team commitment.
Students may switch sports teams within the first two weeks of each sports season.
Daily attendance will be taken. Injured students remain a part of the team and are required to attend practice, travel with their team, and seek treatment for their injury from the Athletic Trainer. Students who wish to be excused from attending sports must be provided with an exemption from the Director of Athletics, Dean of Students, or school nurse. Parents requesting that their daughter be excused from sports should contact the Director of Athletics. Tardiness is not permissible. Students excused from classes by the Dean of Students or Academic Dean are not expected to attend sports. Students who miss 1/2 day or more of school may not participate in sports the same day of their absence. AT T I R E
St. Tim’s players should be dressed in school dress or their team uniform at practice, when traveling to away contest, or while competing. Players are prohibited from wearing shirts, spandex, or shorts of a non-school color under or over their uniforms when they travel, warm up, or play. Students may not order St. Timothy’s sports apparel without first having the design approved through the bookstore. 66 | athletics
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Sports exemptions and specialization are contrary concepts to the St. Tim’s athletics philosophy and school policy. Overwhelming evidence supports the concept of female adolescents participating in healthy athletic exercise on a daily basis. Along with the merits and life lessons that go along with team dynamics and character building through sports, our girls should be encouraged to pursue a variety of sports each year. A student should not miss a St. Tim’s athletic event for an out of school function, sporting event, or social engagement. Exemptions from athletic requirements will be treated on an individual basis and granted in the case of certain medical circumstance. All requests and exemptions will be handled and addressed by the Dean of Students or the Director of Athletics. AT H L E T E C O N D U C T
St. Tim’s athletes are expected to conduct themselves with the highest levels of decorum and sportsmanship at all times. This standard for behavior is expected at practices, traveling, and at competitions. If a player fails to meet this expectation she must be removed from the competition immediately.
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UNIFORMS & ISSUED EQUIPMENT
Athletic training services will be available for all student athletes during their regularly scheduled sports period, practices, and games. Each student will be given the appropriate treatment, rehabilitation, and taping for all injuries.
Students will be billed $100.00 for any lost uniforms or equipment (for each piece of the uniform).
If a student is injured during a home competition the coach will inform the Athletic Trainer. The Athletic Trainer will provide the Director of Athletics and School Nurse with an injury report and recommended course of action. T R A I N I N G RU L E S
St. Tim’s athletes are expected to uphold the same standards as any other student with regards to tobacco, drugs, and alcohol. Athletes found in violation of a school policy regarding illegal substances jeopardize their team standing and will be referred for disciplinary action.
P R AC T I C E T I M E S
Coaches should be mindful of practice times. Practices outside of the traditional 3:30-5:30 p.m. time block should be made in advance so the players, parents, and trainer can make the appropriate plans. Practice: Varsity JV Riding (V) Riding ( JV) Dance Duke of Ed (DOE)
Duration: 2 Hours 1 - 1:30 Hours 1:30 Hours 1 - 1:30 Hours 1:30 Hours 10 - 12 Hours
Frequency: 5 Days a week 5 Days a week 5 Days a week 5 Days a week 5 Days a week Per Week
T R A N S P O RTAT I O N
All athletes are expected to travel with the team to away events once the school day has begun. Exceptions and requests to drive separately to athletic contest by a student or student parent must be requested at least 24 hours in advance and approved by the Director of Athletics. Such request should be rare and considered for outstanding circumstances.
ATHLET ICS: SPORTS BY SEASON FA L L 2 0 0 9
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Dance Field Hockey Riding Soccer Tennis DOE
Badminton Dance Golf Lacrosse Riding Softball DOE Running Club
WINTER 2009-2010
Basketball Dance Ice Hockey Indoor Soccer Riding Squash DOE Running Club Yoga/Pilates
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AT H L E T I C S : M A NAG E R RO L E S A N D R E S P O N S I B I L I T I E S S P O RT S M A NAG E R C R I T E R I A
1. This is a full season commitment. 2. Attend all practices and games with the team (stay for the entire time, stats, clock, book duties) 3. Assist with the laundering of the uniforms for the team in the training room. 4. Check-in (attendance daily) with the AD and/or athletic trainer and the sport specific coach.
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5. Assist with game day preparations: water bottle, clock, book, etc. 6. Attire: khaki pants or shorts with polo top (or uniform), absolutely no sweats. 7. Assist the coach with additional needs as they arise.
FACI LI T I ES
E Q U I P M E N T RO O M
T H E H A M I LT O N - I R E L A N D R I D I N G A R E N A
The Equipment Room houses practice and game equipment. No students are allowed access to the equipment room unless immediately supervised by a coach.
( B A R N A N D S TA B L E S )
L AU N D RY RO O M
Team uniforms will be laundered by the Team Manager of Athletics and sport specific coaches after every game. T R A I N I N G RO O M
The training room is located on the ground floor of the new gym. The training room is staffed by a certified Athletic Trainer every school day from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. T H E G U Y M A RT I N C O N F E R E N C E C E N T E R
The Martin Room is available for team meetings, events, and gatherings. Head coaches are requested to check with the Director of Athletics to reserve team times.
THE OLD GYM
The old gymnasium is the home of St. Tim’s Indoor Soccer and Badminton. The indoor soccer and Badminton teams uses this facility for practice during the winter season. Teams are to be supervised while practicing in the old gym. The gym is located in the center of campus next to the Hannah More Arts Center.
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The Barn is home to St. Tim’s Riding. Students are expected to be mindful of the many visitors who train at our barn throughout the calendar year. The barn is located on the south end of campus. T H E AT H L E T I C C E N T E R
The Athletic Center is home to the Volleyball, Badminton, and Basketball programs. All team lockers are located at the Athletic Center. The Fitness Center, Training Room, and Martin Room are located in the Athletic Center. Faculty lockers and changing rooms are located downstairs.
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DI RECT IONS TO
SCHOOLS
A N N A P O L I S A R E A C H R I S T I A N S C H O O L ( A AC S )
C A T H O L I C H I G H S C H O O L O F B A LT I M O R E
(Field Hockey only)
410-732-6200 2800 Edison Highway, Baltimore, MD Turn right out of school entrance to 695 towards Towson. Take exit for 95 South. Stay on 95 until the 895 South exit. Take that and exit onto Moravia Road. Go left at light onto Sinclair Lane. Go past Arch Bishop & Curley High. At Edison Highway turn right. Go past Catholic High School and take the first left into the parking lot.
109 Burns Crossing Rd, Severn, MD Take 695 S toward Glen Burnie. Merge onto I97 S/MD-3 S via Exit 4 on the Left toward Annapolis/Bay Bridge. After about 5.6 miles, take Exit 12 to merge onto New Cut Rd. Turn right at Burns Crossing Rd. ARLI NGTON BAP T IST SCHOOL
410-655-9300 3030 North Rolling Road, Baltimore, MD Take 695 towards Pikesville. Take Exit 18 West, Liberty Road towards Randallstown. At the second light turn left onto Milford Mill Road (there is a shopping center on the left). Go about one mile and turn left onto Rolling Road (at traffic light). After crossing Windsor Mill Road, the school will be on the right behind Arlington Baptist Church. B A LT I M O R E L U T H E R A N S C H O O L
410-825-2323 1145 Concordia Drive, Towson, MD Take 695 towards Towson. Get off at Exit 29 (Cromwell Bridge Road). Turn left at end of the ramp. At light for Cowpens Road turn left. At the bottom of the hill turn left onto Concordia Road. School will be on the left. Park in the lot, not on the street. BETH TFILOH COMMUNITY SCHOOL
410-486-8991 3300 Old Court Road, Baltimore, MD Turn right onto Greenspring Avenue. At first traffic light, turn right onto Old Court Road. Beth Tfiloh is on the right before you come to the next light at Seven Mile Lane. B R Y N M AW R S C H O O L
410-323-8800 10 West Melrose Avenue, Baltimore, MD Turn right out of entrance to 695 East to 83 South. Exit at Northern Parkway and turn left at light at end of exit ramp. Turn left at 3rd light (Charles Street) and then left at Melrose. School is at the corner of Kenmore and Melrose.
C H A P E L G AT E C H R I S T I A N AC A D E M Y
410-442-5888 2600 Marriottsville Road, Marriottsville, MD Take 695 towards Pikesville. Take Exit 16 to Route 70 West. Take Exit 83, Marriottsville Road (approximately 8 miles out Route 70). At the end of the ramp, turn left onto Marriottsville Road. Entrance to the school is 1 mile on the right. For lacrosse and softball games use the following directions: Take 695 towards Pikesville. Take Exit 16 to Route 70 West. Take Exit 83, Marriottsville Road (approximately 8 miles out Route 70). At the end of the ramp, turn right onto Marriottsville Road. At the first light turn left onto Route 99 West. Alpha Ridge Park is approximately 1 mile on the left. CHESTNUT RIDGE
(Park School Tennis)
Turn left onto Greenspring Avenue. Go to light at Greenspring Valley Road and turn right. Go to light at Falls Road and turn left. Follow Falls Road past St. Paul’s School & Maryvale School. Chestnut Ridge will be on the left (small sign at the driveway). If you get to the light at Broadway, you went too far. Follow the driveway straight back to the parking lot. The matches will be played on the 4 lower courts on the left. DU BURNS ARENA
(Indoor Soccer site for IND field hockey)
410-396-4202 1301 S Ellwood Avenue, Baltimore MD 21224 Take 695 East towards Towson. Exit off onto 95 South. Take the Boston Street Exit. Head West into the city. Go one mile and Du Burns Arena will be on the right. (The Harbor will be on your left.) athletics | 69
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FRIENDS SCHOOL
(Mt. Carmel Tennis)
(for Indoor Soccer)
Take 695 towards Towson Take Exit 34 (Philadelphia Road). At the end of the ramp turn left. Go to the third traffic light and turn left onto Rossville Boulevard. Go straight at first traffic light (Franklin Square Hospital will be on the right). The campus is just before the second traffic light. Stay on the main campus road until you come to Iota Bay Road (should be the ninth side street). Stop there and park in the small lot on the right. The tennis courts are on the left side of the road (walk through clearing and small woods to get to the courts).
695 towards Towson. Take Charles St. exit. Go down Charles St and make a right onto Northern Parkway. Make a left on McLean Blvd. Make a right onto Perring Parkway. Make a right onto Oakleigh. Perring Racquet Club is on your left across from the shopping center with the SuperFresh. Complete Directions Listings can be heard at the Friends Sports Hotline: 410-649-3262
F L E M I N G T E N N I S C E N T E R AT B A K E R PA R K
(for St. John’s Prospect Hall Tennis)
301-662-4210 Take 695 towards Pikesville. Take Exit 16 to Route 70 West. Follow Route 70 to Exit 53 (Route 15 North). Follow Route 15 three exits to Rosemont Avenue. Go through the traffic light (pass over Rosemont Ave.). Go straight at the four way stop. Take first right after the four way stop. The street dead ends at the Fleming Tennis Center.
FRIENDS SCHOOL
(for Squash)
Meadow Mill Athletic Club 410-235-7000 3600 Clipper Mill Rd, Baltimore MD 21211 695 towards Towson. Take Charles St. exit. Go south on North Charles St./MD-139 West toward Tunbridge Rd. Turn right onto Wyndhurst Ave. Turn left onto Roland Ave. Turn right onto W. 38th St. Turn left onto MD-25/Falls Rd. Turn right onto Union Ave. Turn left onto Clipper Mill Rd. End at Meadow Hill Athletic Club. FRIENDS SCHOOL
FRIENDS SCHOOL
(for Softball)
410-435-2800 5114 North Charles Street, Baltimore MD Turn right onto Greenspring Avenue. At first light turn left onto Old Court Road. At intersection with Falls Road, turn right onto Falls (traffic light). Follow Falls Road to Lake Avenue and turn left (first traffic light). Take Lake Avenue to Charles Street (second light) and turn right onto Charles Street. Friends School will be on the right. Bus/Van parking at Friends School: Due to limited parking on campus, we ask that all visiting school vans and buses park at the Lawndale Parking Lot. To reach the Lawndale Lot go south on Charles Street past Friends School to the next light (Wyndhurst) and make a right. Take Wyndhurst to the bottom of the hill and make a right on Lawndale. Our parking spaces will be on the right at the end of the lot. You will see the Friends campus from the parking lot; follow the walkway to the fields or gym complex.
Meadfield Heights Elementary School 4300 Buchanan Avenue, Baltimore, MD From the Baltimore Beltway (I-695) toward Towson – south on I-83 ( Jones Falls Expressway) to Coldspring Lane E. Go approximately 2 blocks to Falls Rd. Turn right on Falls Rd. At the first light, turn right on Roland Heights Avenue. Take Roland Heights all the way to the end and bear right. Medfield Heights school and field will be on your left.
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GARR ISON FOREST SCHOOL
410-363-1500 300 Garrison Forest Road, Owings Mills, MD Turn left out of school entrance to light at Greenspring Valley Road and turn left. At Garrison Forest Road, turn right. School is on the left.
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I N S T I T U T E O F N O T R E DA M E
410-531-2229 12793 Folly Quarter Road, Glenelg, MD Turn right out of school entrance to 695 South to 70 West. Exit on Marriottsville Road. and turn left at end of ramp. Through stop light to end and turn left on Route 144; then right on Folly Quarter Road. Approximately 3 miles to stop sign; turn right onto the continuation of Folly Quarter Road for 1 mile. School is on the left.
410-522-7800 901 Aisquith Street, Baltimore, MD Turn right out of entrance to 695 East to 83 South. Follow 83 South to the Guilford Exit. At the third light turn left and continue straight on Monument Street. Continue through a few lights and see the Dunbar football field on the left. Turn left after the football field onto Central Avenue. Go through one light (crossing over Madison). Take the first left onto Ashland. The school is at the end of the street (the corners of Ashland and Aisquith Streets).
G R E E N S P R I N G R AC Q U E T C LU B
(St. Tim’s home venue for Squash)
410-821-5683 10803 Falls Rd., Lutherville, MD Greenspring Racquet Club is located at the northern side of Green Spring Station, at the intersection of Falls Road (MD 25-N) and Valley Road.
I RO N B R I D G E H O U N D S P O N Y C LU B
Sandy Spring, MD Turn right out of entrance to 695 South to 70 West to 29 South; go West on 108 - through Ashton. Avalon Farm is 2 miles from Sandy Springs on the right.
G U N S T O N DAY S C H O O L
410-758-0620 Take beltway towards Pikesville. Exit off onto 97 South (to Annapolis). Follow 97 to Route 50 East and cross the Bay Bridge. At the 50/301 Split, go north on Route 301. Follow Route 301 to Route 213 and take Route 213 North to Centreville. Follow Route 213 (becomes South Commerce Street). Continue to Courthouse Green and turn left onto Broadway. Follow Broadway until it ends and turn right onto Chesterfield Avenue (becomes Route 304). H U N T I N G G RO U N D FA R M
Whiteford, MD Turn right out of entrance to 695 East to 95 North. Get off at Exit 80 (Churchville-Riverside) and drive for 2 miles; turn right on 136 and go 14 miles. Farm is on the left.
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
(site for Beth Tfiloh Lacrosse games)
Turn left onto Greenspring Avenue. Go to Greenspring Valley Road and turn left. Follow Greenspring Valley Road to Garrison Forest Road. Turn right onto Garrison Forest Road. Follow Garrison Forest Road to traffic light at Gwynbrook Avenue. Turn left onto Gwynbrook Avenue. The JCC is on the right. J O H N C A R RO L L
410-879-2480 Take 695 towards Towson. Get off onto 95 north bound. Take 95 to the exit for Route 24 North (Bel Air). At the first light, turn right onto 924 North. Follow 924 until you get into the center of Bel Air. Turn right onto Business Route 1 (first traffic light after the road becomes one-way). The school is on the right a few miles out.
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KEY SCHOOL
M E RC E R S B U RG AC A D E M Y
410-825-1819 1145 Hillsmere Drive, Annapolis, MD Turn right out of entrance to 695 South to Exit 4 (Route 97 South) to Route 50 to Exit 22 (Route 665 Aris T. Allen Boulevard) to right on Forest Drive; go 3 miles; right on Hillsmere. Go one mile school is on the right. Go to the end of Hillsmere and you will see the fields.
717-328-6147 300 East Seminary Street, Mercersburg, PA 17236 Take 695 towards Pikesville. Take 70 West to Exit 26 (Route 81 North). Follow 81 North to PA Exit 5 (Greencastle.) Turn left onto Route 16 West. Follow 16 West for 12 miles to Mercersburg. The school will be on the right. M E RC Y H I G H S C H O O L
M T. D E S A L E S AC A D E M Y
410-744-8498 Take 695 towards Pikesville. Take Exit 15 (Route 40 East) - this is the second exit for Route 40. Take Route 40 through two traffic lights. At the third light, turn right onto Academy Road. Go through one light and Mt. de Sales will be on the right. Make a right turn and pass through the gate house. If driving a bus: DO NOT turn in at the gatehouse. Go past the entrance to the gate house. Turn right at the next corner. At the next stop sign, make another right and then another immediate right up the driveway. The field is in front of the school on the right. M T. S T. J O S E P H H I G H S C H O O L
(Mt. De Sales Tennis)
Take 695 south towards Glen Burnie. Get off at Exit 14, Frederick Road. Turn left onto Frederick Road. Go approximately 1.5 miles and Mt. St. Joe’s will be on the left about a block after an apartment complex.
410-433-8880 1300 E. Northern Pkway., Baltimore, MD From the Beltway, take Exit 29 – Loch Raven Boulevard – and travel south about four miles to Northern Parkway. Turn right. Mercy High School occupies the 1300 block of Northern Parkway. M T. C A R M E L
410-686-1050 Turn right out of school entrance to 695 East to Exit 36 (Route 702 - left exit); south on 702. Basketball: turn left at first light (Old Eastern Avenue). Go through first light; school will be on your left, between two pillars; church is on left, gymnasium on right. Field: Turn right at second light (East Homberg Avenue). Field is on left at end of the road. (for Softball)
Our Lady Queen of Peace 10003 Bird River Road Middle River, MD 21220
M A R Y VA L E P R E P A R A T O R Y S C H O O L
410-252-3366 11300 Falls Road, Brooklandville, MD Turn left out of school entrance to light at Greenspring Valley Road. Turn right onto Falls Road and turn left at light. Go north past Seminary Avenue and St. Paul’s School. School is on the left. MCDONOGH SCHOOL
410-363-0600 8600 McDonogh Road, Baltimore, MD Turn right out of school entrance to 695 South to Exit 20 (Reisterstown Road); north on Reisterstown Road to McDonogh Road - turn left. School is on the left. 72 | athletics
N O T R E DA M E P R E PA R AT O RY S C H O O L
410-825-6260 815 Hampton Lane, Towson, MD Turn right out of school entrance to 695 East to Exit 28 (Providence Road). Turn right onto Providence (North; left onto Hampton Lane). School is on the left.
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OLDFIELDS SCHOOL
SETON KEOUGH
410-472-4800 1599 Glencoe Road, Glencoe, MD Turn right out of school entrance to 695 East to 83 North. Take Exit 24 (Belfast Road). Turn right on Belfast to right (south) on York Road. Make a left on Lower Glencoe Road for almost one mile. Then right on Glencoe Road for about mile. School is on left.
410-646-4444 1201 South Caton Avenue, Baltimore, MD Turn right out of school entrance to 695 South to Exit 11 (95 North). Take Caton Avenue exit (50B North to Wilkens Avenue.) School is on the right almost immediately on Caton Avenue.
PA R K S C H O O L
13800 Old Gunpowder Road Laurel, MD 20707 (301) 953-0100 www.thegardensicehouse.com Take I-695 towards I-95 S. Take exit 33B on Rd. 198 going W, about ½ mile. Turn left at the light on Bond Mills Rd./Old Gunpowder Rd. Go 1.5 to 2 miles. Rink is on the right.
410-339-7070 2425 Old Court Road, Baltimore, MD Turn right onto Greenspring Avenue. At first traffic light, turn left onto Old Court Road. Park School is on the right about one-mile down the road. P E R R I N G AT H L E T I C C LU B
Take 695 towards Towson. Take Exit 30 South (Perring Parkway). At the third light, turn left onto Oakleigh Road. Go 50 yards and the Athletic Club will be on your left. R E I ST E R ST OW N I C E H O C K E Y R I N K
(Ice Hockey)
401 Mitchell Drive Reisterstown, MD 21136 (410) 429-4242 RO L A N D PA R K C O U N T RY S C H O O L
410-323-5500 Turn right onto Greenspring Avenue. At first traffic light, turn left onto Old Court Road. At traffic light, turn right onto Falls Road. Stay on Falls and at first light turn left onto Lake Avenue. At first light turn right onto Roland Avenue. Go straight at light for Northern Parkway. Roland Park is on the right after you cross Northern Parkway.
S PA L D I N G AT L AU R E L PA R K
(Ice Hockey)
S P O RT S P L E X O F F R E D E R I C K
(Indoor soccer site for St. James)
301-662-6866 1845 Brookfield Ct., Frederick, MD Take 695 S toward Glen Burnie. Merge onto I-70 W via Exit 16 A toward Frederick. You will be traveling on this road for about 38 miles. Merge onto US-40 W via Exit 53 B toward Gettysburg. US-40 W becomes US-15 N. Merge onto MD-26 E/Liberty Rd. toward Libertytown/MD-194/ Walkersville. Turn right onto Routzahns Way/ MD-355. Turn right onto N. Market St./MD-355. Turn right onto Wormans Mill Ct. Turn left onto Brookfield Ct. S T. F R A N C I S AC A D E M Y
410-539-5794 Take 83 South into the city. Exit off 83 at the St. Paul’s Street exit. At third light, turn left onto Chase Street. The school is at 501 East Chase Street across from a playground. Park on the street or there is a lot behind the school one block over on Eager Street.
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S T. J O H N ’ S P R O S P E C T H A L L
301-662-4210 Take 695 towards Pikesville. Take Exit 16 West to Route 70 West. Follow Route 70 to the exit for Route 15 North. Follow 15 North to Route 340 and 15 South (Jefferson Street). Take 340 West to Route 180 (take right hand exit to Route 180). At the end of the ramp to 180, turn left at the traffic light onto 180. Turn right onto Butterfly Lane and right again into the parking lot. S T . P A U L’ S S C H O O L F O R G I R L S
410-823-6323 11232 Falls Road, Brooklandville, MD Turn left onto Greenspring Avenue. Go straight at the stop sign. At light, turn right onto Greenspring Valley Road. At the end of Greenspring Valley Road, turn left onto Falls Road (traffic light). At first light, turn left into St. Paul’s School. S U B U R B A N C O U N T RY C LU B
(St. Tim’s home venue for Golf)
410-484-1300 7600 Park Heights Avenue, Pikesville, MD From 695, take Exit 21 (Stevenson Road to Park Heights Avenue). Turn left onto Stevenson Rd. and go through 3 traffic lights to Park Heights Ave. Turn left onto Park Heights Avenue. You will see the golf course on your right. Continue straight on Park Heights Ave. to the entrance to Suburban Country Club, which will be on the right. T OWS O N C AT H O L I C H I G H S C H O O L
410-823-8400 114 Ware Avenue, Towson, MD Turn left out of school entrance to Greenspring Valley Road. Turn right at light. At Falls Road, turn right then left at light at Joppa Road. Drive along Joppa and cross Bosley Avenue. Turn left at second light after Bosley onto Baltimore Avenue. Then bear left at Ware Avenue into the school. Directions for Tennis Courts: Take Charles Street South to Cold Spring Lane. Make a left at the light. Proceed to Belair Road and
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make a right. Go four traffic lights. Just past the fourth light make a right into Clifton Park. Follow the road around, courts will be on your right. — OR — Take 95 north to Moravia Road. Stay on Moravia for about 6 lights. Turn left onto Belair Road. Stay on Belair Road. When you pass the light at Erdman Avenue (about 5 lights) turn right into Clifton Park (between the big brick columns). Follow the road around, the courts will be on your right. T U C K E R ROA D I C E R I N K
(Ice Hockey)
1770 Tucker Road Ft. Washington, MD 20744 (301) 265-1525 From Alexandria, VA, there are two ways to go: Option 1: Take the Beltway across the Wilson Bridge. Take the second exit after the bridge, exit 3A 210 South/Indian Head Hwy. Go south on Indian Head Hwy., past a Shell station on the right. Turn left at the light at Palmer Road (You will see a Texaco station on the right). Go up the hill on Palmer. At the top, turn left on Tucker Rd. Go down the long hill; the rink is on your right at the bottom of the hill. — OR — Take the Beltway across the Wilson Bridge to Exit 4A, MD 414/St. Barnabas Road W. toward Oxon Hill. Stay left at the fork and merge on to St. Barnabas. Turn right to stay on St. Barnabas; then make a left on Tucker Rd., just past the church. The rink is a little more than a mile up the road on your left. Directions from points North: Take Beltway exit 4A MD 414 St. Barnabas Rd. At first light, turn left on Brinkley Rd., and then make an immediate right on to St. Barnabas Rd. Travel approximately ½ mile and turn left on Tucker Rd. Go 1 mile and turn left into Tucker Road Sports Complex. The rink is on your right.
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W H E AT O N I C E R I N K
(Ice Hockey)
Take I-695 south and west to Exit 16. Take I-70 west 5 miles to Route 29. Take Route 29 south about 20 miles to Fairland Road (next big intersection past Montgomery Auto Park). Turn right onto Fairland Road and go less than 2 miles until it ends at Randolph Road. Turn right onto Randolph and head west; travel on Randolph about 2 miles, look for sign for Kemp Mill Road, which is a left turn off Randolph (just past Holy Family Seminary on right). Take Kemp Mill less than 2 miles until it ends at the light at Arcola Avenue. Stay right onto Arcola just past St. Andrews Church and go about Âź mile. Look for sign for Wheaton Park and rink at Orebaugh Avenue and turn right. Follow Orebaugh past a few houses and then you enter the park. The road turns 90 degrees right; go past tennis bubble and indoor rink is straight ahead.
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ADM I N ISTR AT I VE OFFICES Randy S. Stevens Head of School
John Bradfield Academic Dean
Kara Carlin Director of Athletics
Marilyn Doherty Assistant to the Head of School
HOUSE
FAC U LT Y
Heath: Ohemaa Boahemaa . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3129 Wenyi Chu . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3142 Tracy Olsen ’05 . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3023 Carter House: Andrew Borthwick. . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3135 Katie Hurlbut . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3136 Juliana Shayeb . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3165
Anne Esposito Chief Financial Officer
STUDENT OFFICERS
Patrick Finn Director of Admissions and Assistant Head of School
Mark Hanichak Interim Director of Development & Alumnae Relations
Deborah W. Haskins Associate Head for Enrollment Management
Jackie Geter-Hunter Dean of Students
Kirk Kubicek Chaplain
Leslie P. Lichtenberg Director, Communications & Public Relations
Alice Mering Dean of Faculty
Anne Mickle Director of College Counseling
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Student Head of School Danielle Dunkley Head of Sixes Emma Watkins Day Student Head Patrice Johnson International Student Head So Young Ryu Brownie-Spider Captains 2009-2010 Brownie Caitlyn Dill Spider Catherine Mudd
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STAFF
All Faculty/Staff mail may be sent to: 8400 Greenspring Ave Stevenson, MD 21153 24-hour Emergency Number: . . . . 443-928-8570 Randy S. Stevens (Marsha Guenzler-Stevens)
Andrew Borthwick English, House Faculty
Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3135 Email. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . aborthwick@stt.org John Bradfield Academic Dean
Head of School
Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3004 Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . jbradfield@stt.org
Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3011 Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rstevens@stt.org
Mike Buchanan Basketball
Julie Alexander Librarian, Game Day Management
Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3004 Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mbuchanan@stt.org
Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443-486-7400 ext. 3121 Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-825-6575 Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . jalexander@stt.org
Kara Carlin
Wendy Anderson
Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3041 Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . kcarlin@stt.org
Director of Athletics
Accounting Manager
Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3062 Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . wanderson@stt.org Sonya Atkinson
Fran Carneal Development & Alumnae Relations Assistant
Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3031 Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . fcarneal@stt.org
Director of Center for Learning & Instruction
Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3122 Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . satkinson@stt.org Tiffany “Tiki” Ayiku
Tom Cascella Drama (Technical)
Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443-690-5028 ext. 3124 Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . tcascella@stt.org
Associate Dean of Students, Fives Form Dean
Dan Casella
Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3001 Email. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . tayiku@stt.org
Mathematics
Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3125 Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . dcasella@stt.org
Ohemaa Boahemaa Science, House Faculty
Wenyi Chu
Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3129 Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . oboahemaa@stt.org
Chinese, House Faculty
Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3142 Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . wchu@stt.org
Meredith Boren Development & Alumnae Relations Consultant
Abigail Cooley
Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3031 Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mboren@stt.org
Mathematics
Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3133 Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . acooley@stt.org
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Pamela Crockett
Christina Garvan
Fine & Performing Arts
Latin, Threes Form Dean
Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3310 Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-823-8058 Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pcrockett@stt.org
Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3132 Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cgarvan@stt.org
Judith Daffe
Interim Director of Development & Alumni Relations
English
Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3033 Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mhanichak@stt.org
Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3163 Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . jdaffe@stt.org
Mark Hanichak
Deborah W. Haskins
Marilyn Doherty
Associate Head for Enrollment Management
Assistant to the Head of School
Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3022 Email. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . dhaskins@stt.org
Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3011 Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-666-1207 Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mdoherty@stt.org Harvey Doster Drama
Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3130 Cell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443-418-7010 Email. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hdoster@stt.org Anne Esposito Chief Financial Officer, Business Manager
Jackie Geter-Hunter Dean of Students
Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3002 Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-602-2285 Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . jghunter@stt.org Katie Hurlbut History, House Faculty
Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3136 Email. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . khurlbut@stt.org
Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3063 Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-833-2628 Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . aesposito@stt.org
Heather Ireland
Gina Finn
Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3003 Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-833-9425 Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hireland@stt.org
Financial Aid Director, Associate Director of Admissions, Brownie Advisor, Economics
Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3024 Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-415-6003 Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . gfinn@stt.org
Registrar, Assistant Academic Dean
Ghada Jaber Mathematics Chair
Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3191 Email. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . gjabber@stt.org
Patrick Finn Director of Admissions and Assistant Head of School
Jon Jacobson
Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3025 Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-415-6003 Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pfinn@stt.org
Tennis
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Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3041 Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . jjacobson@stt.org
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George Johnson
Anne Mickle
Director Environmental Services
Director of College Counseling, Sixes Form Dean, Economics
Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3111 Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . gjohnson@stt.org Kirk Kubicek
Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3081 Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7843 Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . amickle@stt.org
Chaplain, World Religions
Work . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3071 Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . kkbuicek@stt.org Catherine Lapp French
Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3163 Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . clapp@stt.org
Elena Murphy Nurse
Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3181 Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . emurphy@stt.org Tracy Olsen ‘05 Assistant Director of Admissions, House Faculty
Leslie P. Lichtenberg
Work . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3023 Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . tolsen@stt.org
Director Communications & Public Relations, Fours Form Dean
Larry Parks
Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3042 Cell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-591-8355 Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . llichtenberg@stt.org Martin Lotz Facilities Engineer
IT Director
Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3192 Cell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443-690-8646 Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lparks@stt.org Sue Pikounis
Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 Cell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443-591-8959 Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mlotz@stt.org
Admissions Office Manager
Susan Melia
Louise Pistell
Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3021 Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . spikounis@stt.org
Director, Alumnae Relations & Parent Programs
History Chair
Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3036 Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . smelia@stt.org
Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3140 Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-653-9379 Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lpistell@stt.org
Alice Mering Dean of Faculty, Counselor, Sixes Form Dean
Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3005 Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-828-5220 Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . amering@stt.org
Neil Shaw Science Chair
Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3138 Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . nshaw@stt.org
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Juliana Shayeb
Bob Wojtowicz
ESL, House Faculty
English Chair
Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3165 Email. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . jshayeb@stt.org
Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3146 Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-484-4684 Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . bwojtowicz@stt.org
Sarah Reed American Studies, Fours Form Dean
Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3134 Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ssolberg@stt.org Libby Southall Director of Riding
Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3143 Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-429-5137 Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lsouthhall@stt.org Sandy Steigler Bookstore Manager
Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3051 Email. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . bookstore@stt.org Bill Watkins Science
Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3144 Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-484-9924 Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . bwatkins@stt.org Gary White Art
Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3310 Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . gwhite@stt.org Nancy Willis Nurse
Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-486-7400 ext. 3181 Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . nwillis@stt.org
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BOARD
OF TRUSTEES
Barbara Whitaker Overstreet '79, Chair McLean, VA
Robert Helander P’80 Mountainside, NJ
Walter M. Miller P’88, ’94, Vice-Chair Darien, CT
*Alice Ingram Hooker ’51, P’78 Nashville, TN
Maud Iselin Welles ’73, Treasurer New York, NY
*Kate Ireland ’48 Tallahassee, FL
Ellie Wright Lindemann ’81, Secretary Charlotte, NC
Elizabeth P. Valk Long ’68 Tequesta, FL
Lisa Hooker Campbell ’78 Nashville, TN
David C. Manke P’05 Potomac, MD
Susan Handy duPont ’71 Easton, MD
Serena Koven O’Connor ’80 Oldwick, NJ
*Jean Brown Finney ’54 Upperco, MD
The Right Rev. John L. Rabb Baltimore, MD
Pie Pinckney Friendly ’56 Washington, D.C.
Jan Milliken Russell ’67 Wellesley, MA
*Nancy Gross Harvey ’41, P’72 Baltimore, MD
Naomi Tutu P’10 Nashville, TN
Diana C. Helander ’80 Baltimore, MD
Alan R. Yuspeh Nashville, TN *Trustee Emerita P = Parent
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ACADEM IC
CALENDAR
AUGUST 2009
Sunday, 16
House Faculty Training
Monday, 17
Senior Staff Retreat Faculty Orientation Prefects Arrive, 10am–3pm Prefect Training, 3–9pm
Thursday, 20
New International Students & Sixes Registration, 3–5pm Student Orientation, 5–6pm Parent Orientation, 5–6pm International Parent/Student Dinners, 6–7pm Sixes Old Girl Prep, 7–9pm New International Orientation, 7–10pm
Fri.–Sun., 21–23
Closed Weekend
Friday, 21
New International Testing, 8:30–10am Registration: Boarders, 9:30am–12pm Day Students 1–2:30pm All ParentWelcome/HMAC, 2:30-3:00pm New Parent & All Student Orientation, 3:15–4:30pm New Parent Dinner/Lane House, 5–6:30pm Old Girl/New Girl Picnic, 5–7pm
Saturday, 22
Convocation, 11am (required) Brunch for All Parents/Lane House, 12:30pm Orientation, 1:30–4pm Picnic Dinner & Carnival (all students), 6:30–8pm
Sunday, 23
Sports Practices, 3:30–5pm
Mon.–Fri., 24–28
Sports Practice, 8:30–10am; 4–6pm
Fri.–Sun., 28–30
Closed Weekend
Friday, 28
All School Tradition, 4-5:30pm (required)
Monday, 31
Classes Begin (regular schedule)
Class Educational Sessions, 10:30am–12pm; 1–3:30pm
Formal Dinner, followed by Head’s Chapel, 6-7:45pm (required)
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SEPTEMBER 2009
Thursday, 3
Day & Local Parents’ Dessert & Coffee, 7pm
Monday, 7
Labor Day (regular schedule)
Thursday, 17
All School Tradition after dinner (required)
Saturday, 19
Rosh Hashanah
Saturday, 26
Senior Portraits
Monday, 28
Yom Kippur (regular schedule)
OCTOBER 2009
Saturday, 3
Pumpkin Theatre Fundraiser
Monday, 5
All School Tradition after dinner (required)
Wednesday, 7
Alumnae BOG Meeting History Seminar: Khaled Hosseni (required)
Fri.–Sat., 9–10
Parents’ Weekend & Book Fair
Friday, 9
Student Art Exhibit/HMAC
Monday, 12
Admissions Open House, 9am–1pm
Wednesday, 14
PSAT (required for IVs & Vs)
Thurs.–Sat., 22–24
Trustee Weekend
Thurs.–Sat., 29–31
Theatrical Performance, 8pm (required)
NOVEMBER 2009
Sunday, 1
All School Tradition 6:15pm (required)
Friday, 6
Fall Term ends; Tradition after dinner (required)
Sunday, 8
Formal Dinner 6:30pm; Chapel 7:30pm
Monday, 9
Winter Term begins (regular schedule)
Saturday, 21
IB Diploma Ceremony/Chapel, 9:30am Brownie-Spider Game, 12pm (required)
Sat.–Mon., 21–30
Thanksgiving Break (students depart after closing chapel) (Houses close at 5pm)
Sunday, 29
Boarders Return by 5pm
Monday, 30
Classes Resume (regular schedule)
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DECEMBER 2009
Fri.–Sun, 4-6
Closed Weekend
Saturday, 12
Hanukkah
Sunday, 13
Lessons & Carols at The Cathedral, 4pm (required)
Wednesday, 16
Student Holiday Party, 7:00pm (required)
Thursday, 17
Classes End 12pm; Students Depart (Houses close at 3pm)
Thurs.–Mon., 17– Jan. 4 Winter Break Friday, 18
Holiday Party/Faculty and Staff, 6pm
JA N UA RY 2 010
Sunday, 3
Boarders Return between 2–5pm (room changes)
Monday, 4
Classes Resume (regular schedule)
Fri.–Sun, 8–10
Closed Weekend
Monday, 18
MLK Jr. Day (special schedule)
Thurs.–Sat., 21–23
Trustee Weekend
Sunday, 24
Fives Tea, 3pm
Friday, 29
Fashion Show Rehearsal
F E B RUA RY 2 010
Monday, 1
International Fashion Show, 7pm (required)
Friday, 5
WinterTerm ends
Sat.–Fri., 6–19
Winterim
Sunday, 21
Formal Dinner 6:30pm; Chapel 7:30pm (required)
Monday, 22
Spring Term begins
Tuesday, 27
College Counseling Symposium, 9am–1pm
MARCH 2010
Friday, 5
Alumnae BOG Meeting & Sixes 100 Days Dinner
Saturday, 6
Spring Break begins; dorms close 5pm
Sat.–Mon., 6–22
Spring Break
Sunday, 21
Boarders Return by 5pm
Monday, 22
Classes resume (regular schedule)
Fri.–Sun., 26–28
Closed Weekend
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APRIL 2010
Friday, 2
Good Friday (no classes)
Monday, 5
Easter Monday (no classes) Boarders return by 5pm
Tuesday, 6
Classes resume (regular schedule)
Friday, 16
Opening Reception IB Art Exhibition/HMAC
Saturday, 17
Class Retreats (3s, 4s, 6s –5’s) (required)
Sunday, 18
5s Class Retreat
Thurs.–Sat., 22–24
Trustee Weekend
Fri.–Sat, 23–24
IB Visual Art Exams/HMAC
Thurs.–Sun., 29–May 1
Theatrical Performance, 8pm (required) Arts Weekend
M AY 2 010
Wednesday, 26
Spring Term ends
Thursday, 27
Reading Day
Fri.–Sat., Mon., 28–29, 31 Exams Monday, 31
Memorial Day (regular schedule/Exams)
JUNE 2010
Tues.–Wed., 1–2
Exams
Thursday, 3
Sports Awards, 6pm, HMAC (required)
Friday, 4
Alumnae BOG Meeting
Fri.–Sun., 4–6
Graduation/Reunion Weekend (required)
Friday, 4
Class Night Banquet & Activities, 6:45pm (required)
Saturday, 5
Women’s Leadership Forum, 10:30am Baccalaureate Service, 3:00pm, HMAC (required) Class Day Exercises, 5:00pm, HMAC (required)
Sunday, 6
Commencement, 9am (required)
Mon.–Thurs., 7–10
Faculty Meetings & Professional Development, 9–4pm
Wednesday, 9
Faculty/Staff Closing Dinner, 5pm
(Houses Close at 5pm)
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TEST I NG SAT
DATES
REASON I NG
&
SUBJECT
IGCSE/I B
EX AMS
TEST
Saturday, October 10, 2009 Saturday, November 7, 2009 Saturday, December 5, 2009 Saturday, January 23, 2010 Saturday, March 6, 2010 (required for Fives) Saturday, May 1, 2010 Saturday, June 5, 2010
Morning School-based syllabus SL paper 1 Afternoon School-based syllabus SL paper 2 Where required T U E S DAY, M AY 4
ACT
Saturday, September 12. 2009 Saturday, October 24, 2009 Saturday, December 12, 2009 Saturday, February 6, 2010 Saturday, April 10, 2010 Saturday, June12, 2010
PSAT
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 (required for Fours & Fives)
ST T
F R I DAY, A P R I L 3 0
FI NAL
EX AMS
Friday–Thursday, May 28, 29, 31, June 1, 2, 2010
Morning English A1 HL paper 1 English A1 SL paper 1 English A2 HL paper 1 English A2 SL paper 1 Text & performance SL paper 1 Afternoon Business & management HL paper 1 Business & management SL paper 1 Philosophy HL paper 1 Philosophy SL paper 1 W E D N E S DAY, M AY 5
Morning Business & management HL paper 2 Business & management SL paper 2 Philosophy HL paper 2 Philosophy HL paper 3 Philosophy SL paper 2 Afternoon Mathematics HL paper 1 Mathematics SL paper 1 Mathematical studies SL paper 1 T H U R S DAY, M AY 6
Morning Mathematics HL paper 2 Mathematics SL paper 2 Mathematical studies SL paper 2
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Afternoon Computer science HL paper 1 Computer science SL paper 1 Geography HL paper 1 Geography SL paper 1 Psychology HL paper 1 Psychology SL paper 1 Social & cultural anthropology HL paper 1 Social & cultural anthropology SL paper 1 F R I DAY, M AY 7
Morning Computer science HL paper 2 Computer science SL paper 2 Geography HL paper 2 Geography SL paper 2 Psychology HL paper 2 Psychology HL paper 3 Psychology SL paper 2 Social & cultural anthropology HL paper 2 Social & cultural anthropology HL paper 3 Social & cultural anthropology SL paper 2 M O N DAY, M AY 1 0
Morning English A1 HL paper 2 English A1 SL paper 2 English A2 HL paper 2 English A2 SL paper 2 English B HL paper 1 English B HL paper 2 English B SL paper 1 English B SL paper 2 English ab initio SL paper 1 English ab initio SL paper 2 Afternoon Physics HL paper 1 Physics HL paper 2 Physics SL paper 1 Physics SL paper 2 Sports, exercise and health science SL paper 1 Sports, exercise and health science SL paper 2
T U E S DAY, M AY 1 1
Morning Physics HL paper 3 Physics SL paper 3 Sports, exercise and health science SL paper 3 Afternoon History HL paper 1 History HL paper 2 History SL paper 1 History SL paper 2 W E D N E S DAY, M AY 1 2
Morning History HL paper 3 Afternoon Chemistry HL paper 1 Chemistry HL paper 2 Chemistry SL paper 1 Chemistry SL paper 2 Design technology HL paper 1 Design technology HL paper 2 Design technology SL paper 1 Design technology SL paper 2 T H U R S DAY, M AY 1 3
Morning Chemistry HL paper 3 Chemistry SL paper 3 Design technology HL paper 3 Design technology SL paper 3 Afternoon Language A1 HL paper 1 Language A1 SL paper 1 Language A2 HL paper 1 Mandarin Language A2 SL paper 1 Mandarin (Except: English, French, German, Spanish) F R I DAY, M AY 1 4
Morning Language A1 HL paper 2 Language A1 SL paper 2 Language A2 HL paper 2 Mandarin Language A2 SL paper 2 Mandarin (Except: English, French, German, Spanish)
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Afternoon German A1 HL paper 2 German A1 SL paper 2 German A2 HL paper 2 German A2 SL paper 2 German B HL paper 1 German B HL paper 2 German B SL paper 1 German B SL paper 2 German ab initio SL paper 1 German ab initio SL paper 2
W E D N E S DAY, M AY 1 9
M O N DAY, M AY 1 7
Morning Spanish A1 HL paper 2 Spanish A1 SL paper 2 Spanish A2 HL paper 2 Spanish A2 SL paper 2 Spanish B HL paper 1 Spanish B HL paper 2 Spanish B SL paper 1 Spanish B SL paper 2 Spanish ab initio SL paper 1 Spanish ab initio SL paper 2
Morning French A1 HL paper 1 French A1 SL paper 1 French A2 HL paper 1 French A2 SL paper 1
Afternoon Economics HL paper 1 Economics HL paper 2 Economics SL paper 1 World religions SL paper 1
Afternoon Biology HL paper 1 Biology HL paper 2 Biology SL paper 1 Biology SL paper 2 Environmental systems & societies SL paper 1
T H U R S DAY, M AY 2 0
T U E S DAY, M AY 1 8
Morning Biology HL paper 3 Biology SL paper 3 Environmental systems & societies SL paper 2 Afternoon Spanish A1 HL paper 1 Spanish A1 SL paper 1 Spanish A2 HL paper 1 Spanish A2 SL paper 1
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Morning Economics SL paper 2 Economics HL paper 3 World religions SL paper 2 Afternoon Mathematics HL paper 3 Further mathematics SL paper 1 Classical languages HL paper 1 Classical languages SL paper 1 ITGS HL paper 1 ITGS SL paper 1 F R I DAY, M AY 2 1
Morning Classical languages HL paper 2 Classical languages SL paper 2 Further mathematics SL paper 2 ITGS HL paper 2 ITGS HL paper 3 ITGS SL paper 2 Music HL paper 1 Music SL paper 1
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Afternoon Language B HL paper 1 Mandarin Language B HL paper 2 Mandarin Language B SL paper 1 Language B SL paper 2 Language ab initio SL paper 1 Mandarin Language ab initio SL paper 2 Mandarin (Except: English B, French B, German B, Spanish B; French ab initio, German ab initio, Spanish ab initio) M O N DAY, M AY 2 4
Morning French A1 HL paper 2 French A1 SL paper 2 French A2 HL paper 2 French A2 SL paper 2 French B HL paper 1 French B HL paper 2 French B SL paper 1 French B SL paper 2 French ab initio SL paper 1 French ab initio SL paper 2
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ACADEM IC
SCHEDULE: TR I MESTER 1
M O N DAY
T U E S DAY
W E D N E S DAY
T H U R S DAY
F R I DAY
A Block 7:45–8:45
G Block 7:45–8:45
F Block 7:45–8:45
D Block 7:45–8:45
C Block 7:45–8:45
B Block 8:50–9:50
A Block 8:50–9:50
G Block 8:50–9:50
E Block 8:50–9:50
D Block 8:50–9:50
C Block 9:55–10:55
B Block 9:55–10:55
Chapel 9:55–10:35
F Block 9:55–10:55
E Block 9:55–10:55
School Meeting 11:00–11:15
School Meeting 11:00–11:15
I Block 10:40–11:25
School Meeting 11:00–11:15
Advisory 11:00–11:15
Lunch 11:15–11:45
Lunch 11:15–11:45
Lunch 11:15–11:45
Lunch 11:15–11:45
D Block 11:50–12:50
C Block 11:50–12:50
G Block 11:50–12:50
F Block 11:50–12:50
E Block 12:55–1:55
D Block 12:55–1:55
A Block 12:55–1:55
G Block 12:55–1:55
F Block 2:00–3:00
E Block 2:00–3:00
B Block 2:00–3:00
Assembly 2:00–3:00
I Block 3:05–3:50
Lunch 11:30–12:00
A Block 12:05–1:05
B Block 1:10–2:10
C Block 2:15–3:15
Staff Coffee/Class Mtg. 3:05–3:30
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Clubs 3:25–3:50
Extra Help 3:20–3:50
Extra Help 3:05–3:50
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ACADEM IC
SCHEDULE: TR I MESTER 2
M O N DAY
T U E S DAY
W E D N E S DAY
T H U R S DAY
F R I DAY
C Block 7:45–8:45
B Block 7:45–8:45
A Block 7:45–8:45
F Block 7:45–8:45
E Block 7:45–8:45
D Block 8:50–9:50
C Block 8:50–9:50
B Block 8:50–9:50
G Block 8:50–9:50
F Block 8:50–9:50
E Block 9:55–10:55
D Block 9:55–10:55
Chapel 9:55–10:35
A Block 9:55–10:55
G Block 9:55–10:55
School Meeting 11:00–11:15
Class Meeting 11:00–11:15
I Block 10:40–11:25
School Meeting 11:00–11:15
Advisory 11:00–11:15
Lunch 11:15–11:45
Lunch 11:15–11:45
Lunch 11:15–11:45
Lunch 11:15–11:45
F Block 11:50–12:50
E Block 11:50–12:50
B Block 11:50–12:50
A Block 11:50–12:50
G Block 12:55–1:55
F Block 12:55–1:55
C Block 12:55–1:55
B Block 12:55–1:55
A Block 2:00–3:00
G Block 2:00–3:00
D Block 2:00–3:00
Assembly 2:00–3:00
I Block 3:05–3:50
Lunch 11:30–12:00
C Block 12:05–1:05
D Block 1:10–2:10
E Block 2:15–3:15
Staff Coffee/Class Mtg. 3:05–3:30 Clubs 3:25–3:50
Extra Help 3:20–3:50
Extra Help 3:05–3:50
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Academic Schedule: trimester 3 M O N DAY
T U E S DAY
W E D N E S DAY
T H U R S DAY
F R I DAY
E Block 7:45–8:45
D Block 7:45–8:45
C Block 7:45–8:45
A Block 7:45–8:45
G Block 7:45–8:45
F Block 8:50–9:50
E Block 8:50–9:50
D Block 8:50–9:50
B Block 8:50–9:50
A Block 8:50–9:50
G Block 9:55–10:55
F Block 9:55–10:55
Chapel 9:55–10:35
C Block 9:55–10:55
B Block 9:55–10:55
School Meeting 11:00–11:15
Class Meeting 11:00–11:15
I Block 10:40–11:25
School Meeting 11:00–11:15
Staff Coffee 11:00–11:15
Lunch 11:15–11:45
Lunch 11:15–11:45
Lunch 11:15–11:45
Lunch 11:15–11:45
A Block 11:50–12:50
G Block 11:50–12:50
D Block 11:50–12:50
C Block 11:50–12:50
B Block 12:55–1:55
A Block 12:55–1:55
E Block 12:55–1:55
D Block 12:55–1:55
C Block 2:00–3:00
B Block 2:00–3:00
F Block 2:00–3:00
Assembly 2:00–3:00
I Block 3:05–3:50
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Lunch 11:30–12:00
E Block 12:05–1:05
F Block 1:10–2:10
G Block 2:15–3:15
Advisory 3:05–3:20 Clubs 3:25–3:50
Extra Help 3:20–3:50
Extra Help 3:05–3:50