Miller School Student and Parent Handbook 2014 - 2015 by Miller School of Albemarle

The Handbook provides the rules and ideals that guide us. It is a living document, which means that it grows and changes as we ourselves grow and change. Rules and policies in this Handbook are subject to immediate modification at the reasoned discretion of the leadership at Miller School of Albemarle. Please read the following pages carefully and take these rules and procedures to heart. The intent of the rules is not to be arbitrary or capricious. The rules have emerged over time as effective ways of enabling us to go about accomplishing our goals here and furthering the quality of life and trust in our community.

Miller School is fully accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools; and is a National Association of Independent Schools member.

Miller School of Albemarle Student and Parent Handbook 2014-2015

Table of Contents

Welcome to MSA……………………………………………………………………………………..….page 5 Academics and School Programs………………………………………………………..………..page 12 Technology and Cell Phones……………………………………………………………..….……..page 34 Honor and Discipline……………………………………………………………….……………..……page 44 Athletics and Activities…………………………………………………………………………..…….page 60 Student Appearance and Dress Code………………………………………………….…….…page 62 Safety and School Emergencies………………………………………………………….…..……page 67 Day Students………………………………………………………………………………………...….…page 73 Boarding Students…………………………………………………………………………………..…..page 75 Weekends and Holidays……………………………………………………………………………….page 81 Transportation and Student Automobiles………………………………………………….…page 83 General Information………………………………………………………………………………….…page 85

HIGHLIGHTS It is important to read and be familiar with all information contained in the ParentStudent Handbook. Noted below are some areas that have been updated and/or changed over the summer of 2014. Please review highlights carefully so you will be familiar with these changes. 

Attendance Policy pg. 24

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Chewing Gum pg. 60

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Concussions Policy pg. 73

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Dress Code pg. 62

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Conversational Language (English Only) pg. 29

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Enrichment/WWOWW Week Pg. 30 & 31

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Help Session pg. 24

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Personal Safety Health and Emergencies pg. 67

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School Closings and Snow Days pg. 28

Welcome to the Miller School of Albemarle … or Welcome Back Welcome to Miller School of Albemarle, where willing and receptive students enjoy working with a great group of talented, dedicated professionals who will help every individual achieve something significant in their time on “the Hill.” As new and returning students begin their review of this Handbook, we remind you of Miller School of Albemarle’s Mission: With a unique emphasis on mind, hands, and heart, Miller School of Albemarle prepares young women and men for success in college and life. Distinguished by a rigorous and supportive program, talented faculty and staff, meaningful leadership opportunities, and small classroom settings, our congenial community builds responsible citizens, insightful thinkers, and compassionate individuals. We take our School Mission very seriously and use it as our guide in planning all school programs and activities. For us at Miller School of Albemarle, the Mission represents more than just a guiding theme; this is the essence of Samuel Miller’s dream when he planned for the construction of Miller School of Albemarle more than 130 years ago. He believed in students, particularly those who want to make the most of an opportunity. Every day, we work to fulfill his dream with today’s students. We want you to do well. Therefore, why do we ask you to read and understand a Student-Parent Handbook especially when we are already asking you to do some terrific summer reading? The answer is simple – we are a community. While we may come from a mile down the road or from a country 6000 miles away, our combined efforts to succeed and our care for one another will enable us to have a wonderful year. It does not matter whether you are a day student, a 5-day boarding student, or a 7-day boarding student – everyone counts. Our support for one another, our respect for each other’s beliefs and cultures, and our love for Miller School of Albemarle combine to make these hallowed halls a home and haven. I urge you to take the time to read these pages. For returning students, there are some changes in our policies, for more details see the highlights page. This is your school. We all understand that there is a necessity to have policies and procedures to help the school run efficiently and smoothly. You will notice that many of our traditions, such as honor and discipline, are explained in great detail. We do so to ensure that you know how honorable behavior and self-discipline create a school environment which is pleasant and comfortable. I hope your final weeks of vacation are relaxing and full of good reading. Please talk over among your family the ideas you discover in the Student-Parent Handbook. I look forward to meeting and greeting each one of you. Sincerely, Rick France Headmaster 5

WHO’S WHO AT MILLER SCHOOL of Albemarle Administration

Patrick France

Headmaster and President Foreign Language Department

Bradley Bodager

Director of Institutional Advancement Vice President

Gerri Stewart

Chief Financial Office

Elizabeth Brann

Director of Academics Foreign Language Department Equestrian Program Coach

Peter Hufnagel

Brad Lovelace Samuel Hale Kathie Cason

Dean of Faculty English Department Endurance Team Coach Athletic Director Girls Varsity Basketball Coach Director of Operations Director of Admissions Director of Student Life

Hugh Meagher

Director of College Placement

James Braxton

Certificat Université Avignon MA Middlebury College AB Transylvania University LLM Georgetown University JD USF School of Law BA Colgate University BS VA Commonwealth University CPA VA Commonwealth University M Ed University of Virginia Certificat Université Denis Diderot-Paris Certificat Univesité Laval Québec BA Sweet Briar College MA University of Virginia BS University of Virginia BS

Averett University

BA BA

Salisbury State University University of Mary Washington Mary Baldwin College

PhD Candidate M Ed. BA

University of Virginia University of Virginia Tulane University

Faculty and Staff Rich Bard Tim Bradley Mary Jo Burke

Chris Cellela Morgan Cobuzzi

Old Main Dorm Director Conditioning Technology Department Foreign Language, Latin Drama

Fine Arts Department, Music Drama English Department

University of Maine at Orono

BS Virginia Tech PhD Candidate University of Virginia MA University of Virginia BA Union College M Ed University of Virginia BA Boston University MA Vanderbilt University BA The University of the South Albert-Luedwigs Universitaet

William Davis Gene Dunfee

Old Main Dorm Director Science and History Department

Gary Eisenhuth

Science Department

Ellen Ewell

Registrar

Thomas Fickley

History Department Outdoor Wilderness Maintenance Lacrosse Librarian Foreign Language Department Haden-Hart Dorm Director Drama Assistant Director of Admissions Endurance Program Director History Department Cross Country & Endurance Registered Nurse Guidance Counselor

Chris Fortier Jeff Gibson Erra Grant Dee Gregory Andy Guptill

Debra Hackett

Al Hanson

Ryan Henry Jay Kauffmann Kim Kelley-Wagner Sharon Kennedy Jessica Landseadel Linda Larimer Mary Lofton

Jacinto Loya John Macdonald Ralf Melis Leigh Myers

Fine Arts Department, Design/Build Science Department Outdoor Wilderness Science Department Pre-Engineering Department, Chair English Department Electronic Media Coordinator Fine Arts Department, Art Science Department Wayland Hall Dorm Director Housekeeping Science Department Environmental Initiatives Coordinator Soccer Maintenance Mathematics, Chair Soccer Math Department Boys Basketball Math Department 7

BS MA BA MA

Fairmont State College George Mason University University of Virginia Kent State University

MS BS BA

University of Wisconsin Denison University George Mason University

Franklin and Marshall College

AAS Piedmont VA Comm. College Certificate VA School of Massage VA Commonwealth University BA Fort Lewis College

MSN University of North Carolina BSN Florida State University M Ed. Auburn University BS Florida Atlantic University MA Embry Riddle Aeronautical Univ. PME Air Command & Staff College BS Oregon State University BS Clarkson University Add. Studies at University of Vermont MA & BA Vermont College of Fine Arts BFA BA BS

Kent State University Bridgewater College College of William and Mary

College of William and Mary

U. S. Merchant Marine Academy

MA BA MS BA

University of Phoenix University of NC at Asheville University of Virginia Agnes Scott College

Jason Nabi

English Department, Chair Swimming Maintenance Fine Arts, Chair – Photography JV Baseball History Department Maintenance Science Department, Chair Golf

PhD BA

University of Virginia Columbia University

MFA BA BA

Radford University College of Wooster Hampden-Sydney College

MA BS

Sarah Taylor

Spanish Department

Victoria Torres

Foreign Language Department, Chair Dance Fitness Assistant Director of Student Life Wayland Hall Dorm Director Dance Fitness Housekeeping Administrative Assistant Dean of Students Study Skills Lacrosse & JV Basketball Registered Nurse

MA BA BA

University of Phoenix California University of Pennsylvania Middlebury College James Madison University University of Houston

Shannon Norris Tom Pallante David Riddick Buck Stout Meghan Waddle

Antoinette Tyler

Simona Tyler Lisa Wayand Clay Wawner

Anne Wilkerson Robert Wyllie

History Department, Chair Ultimate Frisbee

Liberty University

BA BA

Mercyhurst University Denison College

University of Virginia School of Nursing University of Virginia University of Virginia

MA BA

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS Miller School of Albemarle is organized into a number of topical departments, with areas of authority delegated to particular administrators, many of whom have the title “director.” Mr. Patrick France is the Headmaster of the School and also the President of the non-profit legal entity that owns the School and its properties. Among Mr. France’s duties are having general oversight of all School departments and operations, coordinating all physical and programmatic improvements related to the school’s Strategic Plan and Master Facilities Plan, raising funds for the long-term capital improvements and short-term operational needs, being the spokesperson for the School and taking steps designed to reinforce a positive image of Miller School in our home and community and elsewhere, and coordinating with the Board of Trustees, whose duty it is to plan for the Miller School of 40, 50, and 60 years from now. Mr. Bradley Bodager serves as Director of Institutional Advancement which includes planning and oversight for the Development and Admission programs at Miller School of Albemarle. He works closely 8

with all administrators and individual teachers in planning new programs, helping to secure funds for emerging programs. Mrs. Gerri Stewart is the Chief Financial Officer. It is Mrs. Stewart’s job to preside over the important financial operations of the School, from day-to-day activities to longer range planning regarding revenues, expenditures, and investments. Mrs. Stewart is also in charge of developing a budget for each academic year; in addition, Mrs. Stewart presides over the School’s Business Office and works closely with all department heads in overseeing income and capital expenditures for the School. Mrs. Elizabeth Brann is the Director of Academics. Among Mrs. Brann’s numerous duties is oversight of the entire academic operation of the School. In addition, Mrs. Brann serves as the person of final authority in matters involving the Honor System at Miller School. The role of Mrs. Brann at Miller School of Albemarle is very similar to the role of a principal in a public middle school or high school. Ms. Ellen Ewell serves as the Registrar for Miller School; she is in charge of all academic and related records. Ms. Ewell assists Mrs. Brann in planning the School’s daily schedules and in assigning students to particular classes. Also, it is Ms. Ewell’s responsibility to preside over the collection, processing, and distribution to students and parents of all grades and comments from teachers as well as preparing and maintaining senior transcripts to colleges during the senior college application process. Mr. Peter Hufnagel is Dean of the Faculty, which means that he supervises faculty members in all their duties throughout the entire Miller School program. It is Mr. Hufnagel who is the person primarily responsible for recruiting and evaluating members of the faculty. He also plans and leads faculty meetings. In addition, Mr. Hufnagel serves as the person of final authority in all matters involving the Disciplinary System at Miller School. Mr. Brad Lovelace serves as Director of Operations. In this position, Mr. Lovelace is the person directly in charge of all building and grounds maintenance, new construction, housekeeping, and management of the 1600 acres of property owned by the School. Mr. James Braxton, as Athletic Director, is responsible for scheduling all sports practices and games. He monitors daily sports practices and works with coaches on any matters dealing with our three regular sports seasons. In addition, Mr. Braxton oversees all summer programs. The School’s Director of Student Life is Mrs. Kathie Cason. In essence, it is Mrs. Cason’s responsibility to oversee all matters of student life except academics. Some of Mrs. Cason’s many duties include the planning of weekend student activities, matching students with advisors, assisting with student health issues and overseeing the dorms and the dress code. She is also involved in formulating weekend leave procedures, authoring and regularly updating the Student-Parent Handbook. Mrs. Cason organizes chapel talks and presentations, school clubs, class sponsors, class activities and working with the student government. She assists the dorm directors in dorm room assignments and student resident advisor selections. Mrs. Cason also chairs the Scheduling Committee. She is assisted by Mrs. Tyler, Assistant Director of Student Life and Dorm Director of Wayland Hall. 9

Mr. Samuel Hale is the Director of Admissions, assisted by Mrs. Dee Gregory. Mr. Hale plans for, executes and coordinates all recruitment and enrollment activities for the school. Wirth the Office of Advancement, he creates and oversees the image of the school in local and national media. Mr. Hugh Meagher, as Director of College Placement, works with students and families in the College search, application, and selection processes. He also plans and coordinates preparation for and the taking of standardized testing related to the college application process PSAT, SAT, ACT, and TOEFL. Clay Wawner serves as Dean of Students and oversees student behavior and adherence to school policies and procedures. His main areas of responsibility include monitoring attendance and implementing the Honor and Discipline Systems for the school. Some other administrative officers at the School include the following: Ms. Ellen Ewell serves as the Registrar for Miller School; she is in charge of all academic and related records. Ms. Ewell assists Mrs. Brann in planning the School’s daily schedules and in assigning students to particular classes. Also, it is Ms. Ewell’s responsibility to preside over the collection, processing, and distribution to students and parents of all grades and comments from teachers as well as preparing and maintaining senior transcripts to colleges during the senior college application process. Mr. Timothy Bradley – Technology Coordinator Mrs. Debra Hackett and Mrs. Anne Wilkerson – School Registered Nurses Ms. Lisa Wayand serves as the Administrative Assistant in the Main Office In addition, the School is served extraordinarily well by a number of support staff members and employees, individuals of whom we are very proud.

IMPORTANT SCHOOL COMMITTEES A number of internal committees mostly composed of both faculty members and administrators exist to assist in the efficient governance of the School. The Curriculum Committee serves the School by helping to establish courses and meeting times for course offerings, linkages between certain courses so that cross-discipline learning is promoted, any academic enrichment matters undertaken by the School, the School’s overall grade-to-grade academic course progression, and other matters of curricular importance to the School. The Student Issues Committee exists to promote good physical and emotional health among MSA students. Members of this Committee are mindful of student health issues in general and, from time to time, may become involved in assisting individual students with health-related issues. Those with student health concerns will find this committee to be open to receiving, in confidence, information related to such concerns. The Scheduling Committee meets regularly and, as the name suggests, is the body charged with approving the yearly School calendar and the scheduling of nearly all events at Miller School of 10

Albemarle. Because we are a small community, every scheduling decision has implications beyond the person(s) most immediately involved. It is the Scheduling Committee’s job to understand that, for almost every scheduling decision, there are potential “ripple effects” in other areas of school life, ripple effects that must be minimized in order to promote efficient and harmonious school operations. The Management Committee meets weekly. It is the job of this committee to look into the future and to develop policies and make decisions that may not be of immediate importance in the day-to-day operations of the School but which are very important to the School’s mission, its longer range program, and its faculty members, administrators, and students. The Admission Committee meets regularly to review all applications for admission to Miller School. This committee does not meet until an application for admission is, in the opinion of the Director of Admission, complete. The Admissions Committee also meets to discuss matters of enrollment management and for the purpose of developing school policies relating to student recruitment and retention. The Financial Aid Committee does exactly what the name implies. It is the job of this committee to analyze and rule on all applications for financial aid. As financial aid does not automatically continue from year to year for students, this committee reviews the file for each financial aid applicant each year. All financial aid applications begin with an analysis of family financial need provided to this committee by the School’s New Jersey-based independent consultant. Then, the Financial Aid Committee considers this independent analysis, together with other factors that may be relevant, in coming to a decision about each financial aid application. The Safety Committee meets at least once per month to review practices, policies, and procedures designed to keep students safe as well the School’s preparedness for emergencies. The Safety Committee schedules a number of drills during the year to help the entire school community know what to do in the event of any emergency, such as weather, threat, or fire.

HISTORY AND OTHER THINGS YOU MAY NOT KNOW  

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Miller School of Albemarle is the oldest coeducational boarding school in Virginia, as we begin our 137th year with the 2014-2015 school year! Opening in 1878 with all boarders from the Albemarle County/Charlottesville area, Miller School of Albemarle has evolved through the years, including many years (1928-1992) in the late twentieth century as a boys-only school, but; throughout several different programmatic eras, the School has always maintained its allegiance to our founder’s dream of an affordable, quality education. What Samuel Miller envisioned in the mid-1800’s was a school grounded in a few fundamental and profound notions about children, their potential for learning, and service.

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Miller School of Albemarle was built on the premise of equality: all children are capable learners, can master academics as well as manual and artistic skills, and can become self-reliant, contributing members of society.

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Mr. Miller’s largesse also created the Miller Home for Girls in Lynchburg, Virginia and generously endowed the University of Virginia in Charlottesville.

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Miller School of Albemarle has a “Thomas Edison Connection”; our original power plant was designed by Mr. Edison and his company’s engineers!

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We point proudly to the first public paved road in Albemarle County, actually built by the School, connecting the School with the railroad depot in nearby Crozet during the period of construction of the School’s earliest buildings.

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Old Main and the Arts and Sciences Building are 19th Century architectural marvels! Each is listed on the Virginia Landmark Registry.

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As presently structured, Miller School of Albemarle comprises grades 8 through 12, with a limited number of Post Graduate positions available. All females boarder live in Wayland Hall and Haden-Hart Hall. All boarding boys live in Old Main in grades 8th through 12th.

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In keeping with our Strategic Plan, Miller School of Albemarle actively seeks the “willing and receptive” student to join us on “the Hill.”

TRADITIONS Miller School of Albemarle is steeped in tradition and history. Many traditions have continued down through the years, among them.  Respect for the School Seal in the foyer of “Old Main” by not stepping on it. 

The privilege to use the Senior Stairs, which only seniors are allowed to use.

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Senior Chapel Talks

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Daily reaffirmation of respect for the teachers in the classrooms by standing at your desk until the teacher seats the class.

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Contributions of students to the beautification of our campus

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Student Leadership on the Disciplinary Review Board and Honor Committee

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Student Leadership as Resident Advisors in the dorms

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The “Senior Rock”

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The “lotus pond plunge” for graduating seniors 12

ACADEMIC LIFE Advisors The Advisor System at Miller School of Albemarle is designed to give each student the opportunity to establish a close personal relationship with an individual faculty member. All students – day and boarding – take most of their lunch meals at an assigned table with their faculty advisor. The student must assume a share of the responsibility for the success of the relationship by regularly seeking out his/her advisor to share questions and needs. A student must always inform his/her advisor as soon as possible in the event of an academic, disciplinary or other problem. An advisor may accompany the student to any DRB or Honor Committee meeting for support. Each Monday (before TAB) is designated as Advisor time in assigned locations. Students will also sit with their advisor in chapel Tuesday through Friday and at lunch each day except on Wednesdays when there is free seating in the Dining Hall. Seniors are served first in the serving line on free seating days. Advisors are encouraged to be in regular contact with a student’s parents to assist in keeping them apprised of the student’s progress. Parents, keep the advisor’s e-mail address handy. Using email is the best way to contact your child’s advisor. A Parent Liaison Officer develops initiatives aimed at improving communication between parents and the School and to serve as a resource for parent contact in the event that a parent or guardian has unsuccessfully attempted to contact a student’s advisor, teacher, or coach. Kathie Cason serves as Parent Liaison Officer and may be contacted during the class day at 434-823-4805 Ext. 239 and by e-mail at kcason@millerschool.org. For non-academic matters, advisors should be the first point of contact for parents. For academic issues, the particular teacher may be the point of first contact while still including the advisors.

ACADEMIC AWARDS/ATHLETIC AWARDS Miller School of Albemarle provides a variety of recognition for academic achievement and progress throughout the year. After each athletic season (3 times a year) students, teachers, parents and coaches gather for an awards assembly to recognize students for academic and athletic achievements during the season. Specific recognition for students include Honor Roll*, High Honors**, announcements of academic achievement in national testing (Foreign Language, Sciences, etc.) as well as accomplishments on the playing field, including the annual presentation of the John Keppler Outstanding Effort Award which is given to a senior who demonstrated the traits of determination, effort, and perseverance in an MSA sport. *Honor Roll at Miller School of Albemarle is an overall average for that grading period or semester of 90 or above. **High Honors is an overall average of 95 and above.

At the end of the school year, a special awards ceremony which is required for all students to attend is held to honor students. Parents and family members are encouraged to attend. Academic awards given during this awards ceremony include recognizing students who have excelled during the year in the study of: Art, Design/Build, Music/Singing, Photography, English, Engineering, History, Chinese, French, Latin, Spanish, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Engineering. Other academic awards given during this ceremony include: Awards for students with highest academic average:     

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Charles Erastus Vawter Award – 8th grade student Mary Taylor Clark Award – 9th grade student James Woods Lapsley Award – 10th grade student Lillian Clay Goolsby Award – 11th grade student Ada Gilbert Bowers Award – given in tribute to former Miller School of Albemarle nurse Ada Gilbert Bowers and presented to the student who has exhibited a sense of curiosity in the research process during the current school year Daughters of the American Revolution American History Award – given to a student who exhibits a love of American history, presented by the Jack Jouett Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizenship Medal – given to a junior girl who has displayed the qualities of honor, service, courage, leadership, and patriotism, presented by Jack Jouett Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution Sons of the American Revolution Good Citizenship Medal – a medal in recognition of a student’s dependability, cooperation, leadership, and patriotism, presented by the Thomas Jefferson Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution to a junior boy Crozet Lion’s Club Jim Stork Scholarship – given to a senior who chooses to attend a community college in the Commonwealth of Virginia George R. B. Michie Award – presented to the senior who most exhibits signs of being a life-long lover of the written word Mary Saunders Ladd Award – presented to a student who has given unselfishly in volunteer service to Miller School of Albemarle Charles L. Leonard Environmental Award – presented to a student who demonstrates outstanding stewardship of the earth International Awards – presented to one male and one female student who, since arriving at MSA, have acclimated to our school culture without losing touch with their own culture Cody Watts Award – given to a student “plugger” who never gives up and is continually works to make his or her goals attainable Student Achievement Award – given to a student who, during his or her career, has displayed the most progress in his or her overall life at Miller School of Albemarle

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Jessie Carr Haden Student Leadership Award – given to the student whose conduct in life sets a standard for all others to follow Joseph Spivey Award – given to a student who has displayed thoughtfulness in financial practices and economic applied by service to the community through personal leadership in helping others access resources and opportunities The Bob Roberts Award – given to a senior who participates fully in all aspects of Miller School of Albemarle life demonstrating great leadership potential Miller School of Albemarle Faculty Award – awarded to a student who consistently balance academics, athletics, and service to the school, setting the standard for what it means to be an outstanding member of the Miller School of Albemarle community Peggy T. Flannagan Award – awarded to a senior who has displayed the qualities of moral leadership in all aspects of the student’s life at Miller School of Albemarle Louis D. Farina Medal – awarded to a student who best exemplifies Mr. Farina’s approach to athletics and to life; a steady commitment to fair play, support for one’s teammates, love and respect for the game, sportsmanship at its finest, grace and perseverance during times of difficulty, and, above all, honesty in words and deeds Thomas F. Hart Medal – awarded to a senior who most exemplifies in his or her daily life the qualities of dedication, honor, commitment and love; the same qualities that so defined the very essence of Colonel Hart

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Charlottesville Area Community Foundation - -Albemarle Foundation Board – Miller School of Albemarle selects a rising senior to serve on the Youth Board of the Foundation during his or her senior year. Haden-Hart Cup presented to a female boarding student who demonstrates dependability, cooperation, leadership and compassion towards others in the day-to-day life at Haden-HartHall Wayland Cup Residential Leadership Award – presented to a female boarding student who has demonstrates dependability, cooperation, leadership and compassion towards others in the dayto-day life at Wayland Hall Old Main Cup Residential Leadership Award – presented to a male boarding student who has demonstrates dependability, cooperation, leadership and compassion towards others in the dayto-day life at Old Main

NOMINATIONS AS CANDIDATES FOR LOCAL AND REGIONAL ACADEMIC COMPETITIONS AND PROGRAMS During the year Miller School of Albemarle is invited to nominate students for a variety of competitions and programs. In certain cases the nomination enters the student in competition with students from other schools for awards or participation in programs, such as the Governor’s School Summer Programs 15

for the Gifted and Talented, the Emily Couric Scholarship Award, the Boys and Girls State representatives, and Charlottesville-Albemarle Foundation Board Representative. Other programs may highlight a particular subject area or achievement. Committees of faculty members and administrators make these nominations.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Members of the National Honor Society must meet specific eligibility requirements based on the criteria of scholarship, service, leadership and character. Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 85% or higher; to be considered for selection students must have earned a scholastic average of 90% or higher during the most recent semester at Miller School of Albemarle. In addition, students must be active participants in a variety of school and community activities. Each student must have undertaken leadership roles in both the classroom and in extracurricular activities where their service to the School and community is invaluable. Student members must strictly adhere to our school standards of honor and discipline. Each student must model the membership criteria of scholarship, leadership and character. Selection for membership in the National Honor Society is made according to the by-laws of the National Honor Society and the faculty and administration at Miller School of Albemarle.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS The following high school courses meet the requirements for the Miller School of Albemarle diploma: 4 credits -- English 3 credits -- History (including U.S. History and American Government) 3 credits -- Mathematics (including Geometry and Algebra II) 3 credits -- Science (including Biology and Chemistry or Physics) 3 credits -- Foreign Language (at least 2 credits must be in the same language) 2 credits -- Fine Arts 2 credits – Health and Physical Education (completed during participation in mandatory athletics*) 3 credits – Electives courses Successful completion of a Senior Chapel Talk 23 Total Credits *Physical Education – Students are awarded 2 Physical Education credits on their transcripts through participation in mandatory athletics.

STUDENTS INTERESTED IN REPEATING A YEAR

Should a student be interested in repeating a grade level during their high school career, he or she will need to take the following steps in order to be considered. Please note that Financial Aid is not automatically extended for an additional year. 1. Submit a written letter of request from the student’s parent/guardian including the reasoning for the change in status. 2. Should athletics be a reason, request that his/her coach submit a letter of recommendation for the change in status including interest in division of play at the collegiate level. 3. Meet with the Director of Academics to discuss how this change impacts him/her academically.

STUDENTS EVALUATION Grades are an indication of a student’s academic performance. Grades are related to expectations of the instructor and the performances of other students. Good grades do not come automatically. Good grades require hard work and dedication on the part of the students, as well as efficient time management. Students will only be granted credit for a grade of 60 or above. Those students who earn a 59 or below have not sufficiently mastered the class to earn credit. The following grade definitions apply to each grade level: 90 – 100 A 80 – 89 B 70 – 79 C 60 – 69 D (Lowest Passing Grade*) 59 and Below F *(Note: Even though credit is awarded for a “D” in a particular class, math classes and foreign language classes will still require a strong “C” to advance to the next level.)

GRADE REPORTING Reports about student progress are provided to parents at least four times per year, at the conclusion of each grading period. Reports include grades and written comments and are available through Plus Portals which can be accessed on the MSA website under myMiller. New parents will be given a login name and password and returning parents are able to use their previously established login names and passwords. Should you have any trouble logging in, please contact the registrar at registrar@millerschool.org. Instructions for using Plus Portals will be provided. We will continue to send report cards via US mail to any parent who does not have an e-mail address. Midpoint grades are available to parents on Plus Portals for each course, and in certain cases, a midpoint progress report is generated to alert parents of specific concerns or high achievement. After the midpoint of a given grading period, grades are updated weekly and can be viewed through Plus Portals. Advisors also write at least three formal summative evaluations of each students performance per year after grading period one, semester one, and the end of the year. When a parent has a 17

question about overall performance, it is best to start with the advisor. Specific questions about a particular grade should be addressed to the teacher of the class in question, and the advisor should be included. Parents are encouraged to use e-mail in contacting teachers and advisors, as they are only available by phone at limited times during the day. (A list of faculty and staff e-mail addresses will be available to you on our School’s website in September.) The Academic Calendar is based on a semester system, with each semester consisting of two grading periods and weighted as one-half of the yearly grade. High school classes conclude with a semester exam, one in December and one in May, each of which comprises 25% of the semester grade. Please note that homework counts for at least 25% of a student’s grade each reporting period. Students in 8th grade usually conclude each semester with cumulative tests. The Academic Calendar for 2014 -2015 will be as follows: Grading Period 1 August 27 – October 17 Progress Reports – September 25 Grading Period 2 October 20 – December 15 Progress Reports – November 13 Semester 1 Exams December 17 - 19 Grading Period 3 January 12 – March 6 Progress Reports – February 5 Grading Period 4 March 23 – May 22 Progress Reports – April 23 Semester 2 Exams* May 26 - 28 Commencement Exercises May 29 - 30 *Exam Exemptions are as follows  

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Seniors who have an average of 90 or higher for Semester 2 are exempt from the exam in that particular class. Students who have taken an Advanced Placement course, and the AP exam that corresponds with that course, while maintaining an average of at least 88 in the class for the year are exempt from taking a final exam in the AP class at the end of the school year. Students are required to be in dress code the day of their AP exam(s).

TRANSCRIPTS Transcripts are requested through the Registrar. All requests for transcripts must be submitted in writing. Transcript requests need to be submitted to the Registrar at least 5 days in advance of the date it is needed. There is no fee for a reasonable number of transcript copies, unless requesting delivery other than regular U.S. postal mail service. The fee for the excepted delivery service will be billed to the responsible party. All outstanding accounts must be brought up to date with the Business Office before transcripts are released. Transcripts and other school reports are provided promptly upon request of parents or guardians who have fully honored or are current in their financial obligations to the School.

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As a matter of School policy (except for the naming of a graduating class Valedictorian and Salutatorian), we do not rank our students. Applications for college acceptances will state this policy. However, cumulative grade point averages are computed and reported for all application processes. The Senior Valedictorian and Salutatorian are determined by averaging the numerical grades for their classes taken at Miller School of Albemarle for grades eleven and twelve. A weighting point is added in the average for those who take six classes rather than five and for each class designated as Advanced Placement.

CURRICULUM Class schedules are designed with individual students in mind. Choices may highlight a studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interest or talent, with the input of advisors and families, the selection of courses takes place in the spring of the year. Please Note: Not all students can expect to be granted admission to the courses for which they indicate a preference during the spring selection process. Typical schedules include: 8th Grade English 8 World Cultures & Geography Pre-Algebra or Algebra I Earth Science East-West Language Exploratory Latin I Music or Art 11th Grade English 11 (American Literature) U.S. History & Govt. Algebra II/Algebra II/Trig/ Pre-Calculus/Calculus or AP Calculus Physics

French or Latin or Mandarin or Spanish Elective

9th Grade English 9 (Humanities 9 Ancient Literature) Ancient & Medieval Civilizations (Humanities 9) Algebra I or Geometry Biology French/ Latin/Chinese or Spanish

10th Grade English 10 (European Literature)

Fine Arts Selection

12th Grade English 12

Pre-Engineering Program Introduction to Engineering

Government (Sem) & History Elective (Sem) Algebra III or Pre-Calculus or Calculus or Statistics AP Physics II Environmental Science AP Biology or AP Chemistry French or Latin or Mandarin or Spanish Elective

Calculus

Europe and the World

Geometry or Algebra II /Trigonometry Chemistry French/ Latin/Chinese or Spanish

Chemistry, Physics or AP Physics

Design/Build

Pre-Engineering Portfolio See http://millerschoolofalbemarle.org/preengineering-track/ 19

For further details

ADVANCED PLACEMENT CLASSES Miller School of Albemarle offers a number of Advanced Placement (AP) classes for the strong, serious student. Our AP classes are rigorous. Before a student is allowed to enroll in an Advance Placement class, he or she must have demonstrated a high level of aptitude and performance in another class in that curricular area. For example, a student considering the AP United States History class should have earned a high grade in Europe and the World. The student must also realize that an AP class tends to average about one hour of homework per night. Therefore, the decision to enroll in an AP class is not casual and requires thoughtful consideration as well as a decision to work steadfastly in the class. To sign up for an AP class, returning students must seek the permission of the teacher of the AP class in which they intend to enroll. Required forms can be found outside of the Registrarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office. Students new to Miller School of Albemarle should talk with the Director of Academics. AP classes offered for the 2014-2015 school year include: Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, French Language and Culture, Macroeconomics, Physics, Spanish Language and Culture, Spanish Literature and Culture, Statistics, United States Government and Politics, and United States History. Those who successfully complete our AP classes and score well on AP exams will often find that they receive credit or preferential schedule treatment at the college or university where they matriculate after graduation from Miller School of Albemarle. Students are required to be in dress code the day of their AP exam(s).

CLASS ROTATION SCHEDULE Miller School of Albemarle operates on a daily class rotation to enrich a studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s learning experience in all classes. For example, if on Monday Class A is 1st period and we end with Class D in the 6th period, then on Tuesday Class B is 1st period and we end with Class A in 6th period, and so forth. The Teal Class of the day (3rd period) and the Green Class of the day (4th period) do not rotate and meet at the same time each day. A sample of a weekly schedule is as follows: Period 1 2 3 4

Class A B Teal Green

Class B C Teal Green

Class C D Teal Green

Class D A Teal Green 20

Class A B Teal Green

5 6 7

C D Help Session

D A

A B

B C

C D

Sample LAB Schedule: Period 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Friday Class A

Monday Class C

Teal

Green

Help Session

Help Sessions run from 2:50 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:20 Monday through Friday. Students can choose to go back to a particular class for help during Help Session or a teacher may require students to attend a session. Teachers also have the option to lengthen a class period by having students remain in the classroom when their class period rotates to the slot that precedes the Help Session time. For example, if Class D ends the class day (2:45 p.m.), teachers of classes scheduled during that period can have students remain with them into the Help Session time up to 3:20 p.m. Advanced Placement classes tend to use this option most frequently. In order to accommodate labs, extended projects and other assignments, we offer a lab schedule four times per year. The lab schedule consists of three classes on Friday and the remaining three on Monday. After a lab schedule, we start the rotation with Class A 1st period.

COLLEGE ENTRANCE INFORMATION Miller School of Albemarle employs a Director of College Placement, Hugh Meagher, to guide students through the college search and admission processes. The college counseling program actually begins during the 9th grade. In the 10th grade students can take the PSAT, the practice exam for the initial Scholastic Aptitude Test (formerly called the SAT-I, now known as the SAT Reasoning Test). Prior to the test administration, the School provides information about the format of the test and strategies to answer the variety of questions included on the test. Students who intend to apply to one of the military academies, such as West Point, the Naval Academy, etc. should know that this process begins in 10th grade. Eleventh grade students take the PSAT again, which is also used to determine National Merit Scholar qualification. Juniors will take both the SAT Reasoning Test and the ACT during the spring to determine which College Board test suits them best. All college admission committees will accept either test. Students applying to highly selective institutions such as a top fifty national university, or a top fifty liberal arts college, or engineering programs will also need to take at least two SAT Subject Tests 21

(formerly known as SAT IIs). International students begin taking the TOEFL test as early as possible. The TOEFL is a measurement of their proficiency in English and is required by nearly all American universities. Selective colleges generally require an IB TOEFL score of 100. Students and parents should not expect the Director of College Placement to “do it all.” With roughly over 50 students in the current senior class and each senior customarily applying to at least four colleges, any such expectation is not reasonable. The Director of College Placement is here to help and to facilitate, but students and parents are expected to do their part in a timely, thorough, accurate, and cordial fashion! Please Note: Parents and students - don’t wait until the “last minute” to complete your college application materials. Additionally, in 2014-2015, we will be using the Naviance application software to facilitate the application process. The Director of College Placement schedules a number of meetings with students to discuss the college admission process and to aid the student and family in selecting appropriate colleges and universities to which the student will apply. Also, the Director of College Placement posts a highly informative College Counseling Handbook on the School’s web page. It is located under the “Academics” tab. Click on “College Counseling”, and then scroll to the bottom of the page where the link to the handbook is found. This handbook is very helpful in directing the search and application process. While the Director of College Placement is the best resource for information about this process, students and their families are encouraged to visit prospective choices during school vacations. Finally, some schools such as William and Mary only grant interviews to an applicant during their junior year or during the summer preceding the student’s senior year. William and Mary does not grant interviews in the fall of the senior year. PRE-VISITATION REQUEST FORMS MUST BE COMPLETED AND APPROVED AT LEAST THREE DAYS IN ADVANCE OF ANY COLLEGE VISIT THAT TAKES A STUDENT FROM THE MILLER SCHOOL CAMPUS ON CLASS DAYS. THE SECOND PAGE OF THE COLLEGE VISIT FORM MUST BE SIGNED BY THE COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVE DURING THE VISIT AND RETURNED TO THE STUDENT LIFE OFFICE WITHIN ONE WEEK OF THE VISIT IN ORDER FOR THE ABSENCE TO BE EXCUSED. Keep in mind that planning and organization lead to the best college choice and a smooth application process. It is imperative to meet the deadlines set by the College Counselor, since the preparation of a single application takes considerable time. Procedures for a College Visit Seniors are allowed three excused class days to visit colleges. These should be reserved for visits to top college choices. For approval, the college visit must include official contact with the Admissions Office. Juniors are allowed to miss one day during the second semester. A student must obtain a “College Visit Permission Form” from the Student Life office. The visit must be discussed with the Director of College Placement, and the Director of Academics. The form should then be turned in to the Student Life Office 22

for final approval. This process must be completed at least three days before the planned visit. (Please refer to your College Counseling Handbook for further clarification.)

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The guiding precept to any standard of behavior is respect. If you treat others as you would want to be treated, then you are probably behaving correctly. A student is expected to be on time to all classes and appointments. Only the Director of Academics, Director of Student Life, and the Dean of Students have the authority to excuse students from an academic activity or school activities. Food, drinks and chewing gum are not permitted on the second or third floor or in classroom areas except for special class functions that have been approved in advance by the appropriate adult. Food and drinks, including water and chewing gum are never allowed in the Flannagan Technology Center, teaching computer lab, chapel or the library.

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Classrooms are centers of hard work and lively discourse. All students are expected to participate fully in the life of the class and to respect and honor the class rules and each other. Students are expected to stand by their desks at the start of class until greeted and told to be seated by the teacher. Classroom disturbances or inappropriate conduct in class will be dealt with by the teachers and, if necessary, Mr. Wawner, Dean of Students.

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Supervised study hall during the academic day will be held in the library. Work quietly because all students have work to accomplish. You must be at a desk or table engaged in study, with work out. Study Hall is not a time engage in distracting activities. Plan ahead to work at a desk or table for 50 minutes. You should have all of your supplies with you and be ready to study at the start of the class period. If you need help on an assignment, ask a study hall teacher. If you need to speak with another student, please do so quietly. Work from start to finish. If you are finished with your homework, have a leisure book or other reading available to complete the study hall period. Computer games, cards, and other nonstudy activities are not permitted. Students with an overall average of 85 or higher for the previous grading period may listen to music with headphones and study away from a desk or table but must remain in the library. Qualifying students will be listed after mid grading period progress reports and the end of the

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grading period. If you are a new student, you have until the midpoint of the first grading period to earn this privilege, so study hard! Senior privilege does not apply to study hall during the academic day. Study hall during the academic day is an opportunity for students to have a quite study environment.

HELP SESSIONS Help Sessions are intended for just that: to help! Each day, teachers are available for students to request extra help. If a teacher mandates a help session, and a student does not show up, then the student is reported for missing an appointment and will be subject to disciplinary action which may include demerits, assignment to supervised study hall, Saturday morning study hall and loss of trips on the weekend for boarding students. In case of day students, parents will be notified so that arrangements for extra study time can be made. REQUIRED HELP SESSIONS (After 6th Period, Before Athletics) Q. How did I get here? A. I did not turn in my work on time or I am having particular difficulty in that class. Q. How can I get out? A. Turn in any overdue work and continue to turn in work regularly until the teacher releases you from required Help Session. If a student is assigned to required help sessions, this will usually last for at least half of the grading period and then a student’s status will be reviewed by the teacher to see if they will be released. Advisors can work in cooperation with teachers and Dean of Academics to set up a regular help session schedule. Regarding Homework: All students are expected to complete daily homework assignments for every class. Should a student arrive in class unprepared for the day’s lesson, he or she will be required to attend a Help Session with the teacher of that class and will be assigned to supervised evening Study Hall, if applicable, for at least half of the current grading period. Help Sessions are held from 2:50 – 3:20 p.m. in the classroom of teachers holding the session. Students who are absent from School for an extended period, that is for more than three days, will be placed in Required Help Session until all their academic work is complete. This period may be spent working with teachers individually as they complete their assignments. Saturday Morning Study Hall 

Students who continue to have missing homework assignments can be assigned by their teacher to Saturday Morning Study Hall which runs from 9:00 a.m. until noon. Day parents will be notified by Thursday evening if their child needs to attend. 24

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The expectation is that the student completes the missing work during the Saturday Morning study hall and shows it to the Duty Team Supervisor to be approved for dismissal at the noon hour or later.

ATTENDANCE POLICY Miller School of Albemarle expects every enrolled student to attend all classes, assemblies and lunch every day while school is in session. The teacher/advisor takes attendance at the beginning of each class period, including assembly and lunch informally. A student’s tardiness or absence from class is justified in certain situations. The Dean of Students makes the judgment concerning what is excused or not excused. “Personal Reason” does not suffice for an excused absence and will not be excused. The following circumstances constitute an excused absence. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Personal illness Appointment with health professional (Please try to avoid interruptions during the academic day) Observance of recognized religious holiday Family emergency situations A pre-approved planned absence

Procedures Upon their return to school following an absence, day students must provide a written explanation from a parent or guardian to the Attendance Coordinator in the main office who will give the note to the Dean of Students for consideration for the absence to be excused. Failure to provide such a notice will result in the absence being considered unexcused and an assignment to Saturday morning study hall. In order to change the absence from unexcused to excused, a written explanation must be provided within two (2) days of the student’s return. Day students over the age of 18 are still required to bring a signed note from a parent or guardian. The school has final determination whether an absence is excused or not. The Dean of Students will be in contact with the parents/guardians if there are reoccurring tardies and/or absences. Please note: Absence incurred for a school-sponsored-event, such as a field trip, music or drama performance or an athletic event, will be recorded but not counted as a unexcused absence. A. Tardy – All students day and boarding who arrive late must check in with the Attendance Coordinator in the Main Office for a late slip before going to class. Each tardy will be noted and accumulation will result in Saturday morning study hall. A student who is tardy a total of six times will automatically be placed in Saturday morning study hall. A student absent for more than 20 minutes of a class is considered absent, not tardy, from class. All unexcused absences will result in Saturday morning study hall from 9:00 a.m. until noon. B. Early Dismissals – When a student has a note from parent or guardian to be dismissed during the school day, he/she must report to the Attendance Coordinator in the main office. Upon return, the student must check with the Attendance Coordinator to receive a pass to class. C. Illness at School – If a student wishes to go to the infirmary, the teacher will call the school nurse. If the teacher cannot contact the nurse, the teacher will then call the Director of Student Life and 25

send the student there. When appropriate, the nurse or designee will send a signed slip for the student’s re-admittance to class or study hall. Should the nurse deem it appropriate for the student to go home, a parent will be called and the student will sign out with the Attendance Coordinator in the Main Office. If no parent can be reached, the student may remain in the infirmary at the discretion of the nurse. D. Absence during the Academic Day and Co-curricular Activities – Any student boarding or day, who has an unexcused absence or tardy or missed classes due to being in the infirmary for more than two full class periods may not participate in any scholastic or co-curricular event, rehearsal, or practice taking place that same school day. The administration, upon consideration of the nature of the absence, may restrict attendance or A student wishing to receive consideration should see the Dean of Students or the Athletic Director on the day of the absence. E. Making up work – In order for course credit to be earned, all work must be made up for all absences in the course. It will be the sole responsibility of the student to see that all requirements regarding make-up work are fulfilled for any absence. Students with excused absence will have a time period equal to the number of days absent plus one more day to make up missed work. F. Planned Absences – Parents may need to remove a student from school for a major family event extending a day or longer. These events should be rare and only in exceptional circumstances. To gain approval for a planned absence, day students are expected to bring a parental/guardian note to Mrs. Wayand, the Attendance Coordinator in the main office. Boarding students will provide a note from the parent/guardian and give it to the Dean of Students several days prior to the absence. Prior to approval, students must visit their teachers with the planned absence form to seek their assignments. Unless noted, students should have all of their work completed upon return to school. The school encourages the planning of major family activities to coincide with the school vacations. The administration is always the final decision maker regarding excused and unexcused absences. G. If you are participating in an athletic event not associated with the Miller School of Albemarle which requires you to miss academic time, you must be in good academic standing and maintain a minimum grade of 75 in each of your classes and have good attendance in order to be eligible to be considered for an excused absence. You must also complete a planned absence form, and a leave request if applicable at least 3 days in advance of the event to Mrs. Tyler the Assistant Director of Student Life. H. College Visits – College visits are legitimate reasons to miss classes. However, residential students are not allowed to visit local colleges for unsponsored or unsupervised weekend visits. There is a strict policy involving college visits: 1. The student must fill out a college visit form prior to the visit. Excused absence will not be allowed for visits not arranged by the Director of College Placement. 2. Return college visit forms with the signature from the college.

I. Consequences for Unexcused Absence – A student who fails to come to school and is unexcused or leaves school without first providing notification as mentioned above to the Attendance Coordinator for early dismissal, will be issued an unexcused absence for each class missed. Parents/guardians will be notified of every unexcused absence by the student’s advisor. The student will meet with the Dean of Students after each unexcused absence. For each unexcused absence, a student will be assigned to Saturday morning study hall. Students who have more than one unexcused absence will lose 2 points on their overall average in that class for the grading period. The Dean of Students will notify the Parents/guardians by letter after the 2nd unexcused absence from the same course to make the parent aware that the student’s grade is now in jeopardy. Repeated offenses will increase the consequences. Recurring Attendance Issues – An attendance meeting will be called by the Dean of Students when a student’s lack of attendance reflects a violation of the School’s attendance policy. Parents/guardians will be notified by the Dean of Students on the 7 th, and 10th (total of excused and unexcused) absences from a course per semester not including school sponsored events. Provisions will be made for parents to be notified more frequently if requested. A conference may be initiated at any time by either the parent or Dean of Students. The Dean of Students along with the Director of Academics, parents/guardian and student’s advisor will meet to discuss missed work and future plans to improve attendance. The results of the meeting may include: 1. Required doctor’s note 2. Rescheduling of appointments 3. Loss of privilege to miss any portion of the academic day for away contests (Students who are not able to travel for away contest report to Strength/Conditioning Coach that day for sports.) 4. Regular placement in Saturday morning study hall 5. Regular help session schedule 6. Potential lowering of grades of the class in question, which could result in failing the class Student and parents/guardians must sign an attendance contract after notification of the “10 th absence.” Days Closed Family and Friends Weekend – October 10th - 12th Thanksgiving Break – November 22nd – November 30th Christmas Break – December 20th – January 4th Teacher Professional Day – February 2nd Spring Break – March 7th – 22nd Good Friday – April 3rd School closes at 12:10 p.m.

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Miller School of Albemarle makes an independent determination whether we will close or have a delayed opening. If we are not opening or if we decide to delay the opening of school because of inclement, we will follow the steps below. On days when we have snow, ice, or other inclement weather, we examine weather and roadway conditions in and around the school. Usually by 6:00 in the morning, we will decide whether to cancel school or to delay opening for the day. If school is to be open without any change in the regular schedule, there will be no announcements or messages to this effect; remember, the assumption is that school will be open. If we feel it’s best to close school or to delay opening, we will proceed as follows: 

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The telephone line in our Main Office (434-823-4805) usually works even when electrical power is lost, which can sometimes occur in ice or snow storms. For this reason, our Main Office phone line will be our primary means of closing notification. If warranted, we will change the automated greeting on this line to announce that school is being closed or will open on a delayed schedule. The MSA website will also be updated with any school closings or delays. Our secondary tier of notification will be by use of several local broadcast outlets. These are WVIR-TV (NBC, Channel 29, Charlottesville) and radio stations WINA (AM 1070, CBS, Charlottesville), and WMRA (103.5 and 90.7 FM). The websites maintained by WVIR-TV and radio station WINA. On your computer, inputting the search word “WVIR” or “WINA” should take you to each site.

Snow Days – The following are sources for announcements about snow days. These are the only sources of information that you can safely use when deciding whether or not to come to school. Relying on a friend who is ill-informed will put a student at risk of receiving demerits for skipped school.       

Radio and Television Channels FM – WMRA, WQMC AM – WINA, WVAX TV Channels 16, 19, 27, 29 MSA Website - www.millerschoolofalbemarle.org MSA Phone recording – 434-823-4805 *Miller School of Albemarle will be making their own decision regarding all closing and delays.

Please know that, even on days when we make a decision to open according to our regular schedule, we understand that weather conditions in certain parts of the Central Virginia area may be more severe than in our immediate area. For this reason, we will respect the decision of any parent of a MSA day student to keep the student at home if it’s genuinely felt that road conditions justify doing so. In that case, all we ask is that by 7:30 a.m. on the day in question, the Main Office be contacted by the parent and apprised of the decision-either by direct conversation with Main Office personnel or by leaving a message on the School’s voicemail system or via email.

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At any point a teacher may recommend to the Director of Academic that a student who is not performing academically be placed on Academic Probation. A student who earns at the end of a grading period three or more grades of “D”, two grades or “D”, and one “F”, or two grades of “F” will be placed automatically on Academic Probation. The period of Academic Probation will last until Progress Report time of the next grading period. The Director of Academics enforces the Academic Probation procedure, which includes:       

Notification to the student’s family No participation in away contest (students will study at the table outside of the Student Life Office during the athletic time) A limit of one weekend activity (if the student is a boarder) Assignment to both daily Help Sessions and supervised evening study hall Assignment to Saturday Morning Study Hall Weekly progress reports sent to family A procedure for accountability composed with the Advisor

Please note: Because Academic Probation can, in certain cases, indicate a poor attitude and an unwillingness to make a genuine effort to learn, being on Academic Probation can negatively impact a student’s ability to remain at the Miller School of Albemarle. For veteran students who have been enrolled at the Miller School of Albemarle for all or part of a prior school year, being on Academic Probation for the entirety of two consecutive grading periods during the current year may, in the discretion of School officials, be grounds for enrollment termination. For students new to Miller School of Albemarle in a current year, it is generally the case that enrollment termination for reasons related to consecutive grading periods of Academic Probation will not be considered until the end (in March) of grading period 3 in the current year. Recurring problems with Academic Probation may also be grounds for withholding a student’s invitation to return for the next academic year and possibly have an impact any financial aid offer.

EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Educational Study Skills class, is designed to help students, for a fixed period of time, who need better organizational or study skills (There is an additional fee for this service.) This support is not intended as a permanent support for students who have learning differences or have “special needs” requirement. Miller School of Albemarle is not a “special needs” school. Please see our coarse description document for more details.

CONVERSATIONAL LANGUAGE AT MILLER SCHOOL OF ALBEMARLE Miller School of Albemarle students come from a variety of different countries. We welcome and embrace the diversity of experiences, interest, and cultures represented within our student body. However, we also embrace the fact that we are an English-speaking school in a country where English is the principal spoken language. We know from conversations with certain parents of international students that such parents expect their sons and daughters to become skilled in English while enrolled at MSA – a skill that takes on increasing importance as our international students grow older and prepare

to take the standardized, English-based tests required for admission to most U.S. colleges and universities. All students and families should understand that English is the primary spoken language at MSA. International students come to school here both to have an excellent college-preparatory academic experience and to master English, as it is spoken in American universities. Accordingly, our international students will be expected to converse in English; and, when needed our U.S. students and faculty will be expected to be helpful in assisting our international students to converse in English. This rule will apply in all areas (classrooms, field trips, dorm rooms, the dining hall, the library, etc.) with only such exceptions as may be approved by the supervising adult or as may be expected in a particular class (e.g., speaking French in French class). Of course, for those students who encounter significant difficulty in speaking basic conversational English, our “English as a Second Language (ESL)” program will be available to provide assistance in learning English and to promote confidence in using English when speaking with others. ESL international students have the same opportunities as other students to get involved in school sports, arts, and activities. In fact, becoming active in school life is perhaps more important for ESL students than for others because it provides a much-needed context for learning conversational English and American culture. ESL students are thus encouraged to become as involved as possible. Teachers and guardians can help guide each student in the right direction, but ultimately it is the student who has to take the initiative to join clubs and teams and to make new friends.

TOEFL SCORE REPORTING Miller School of Albemarle is a college preparatory school and in order to aid our students who are learning English as a second language, we require that all students maintain a level of proficiency in English based upon his or her grade level. Thus, students for whom English is a second language are required to have TOEFL score report sent to Miller School of Albemarle as taken so that the students’ progress in English may be reviewed. This allows our professionals to aid our students throughout their time at MSA.

SPECIAL EVENTS Family and Friend’s Weekend will be held October 10 – 12, 2014 On Friday, October 10th students do not have classes. Parents can schedule conferences with teachers, as well as attend an informational session with Mr. Meagher our College Counselor. Home sporting events will occupy the afternoon. On Saturday morning, conferences continue. Dorms remain open throughout the weekend with special trips for students who remain on campus. Those who have leave requests can depart with parents for the long weekend after conferences end at lunchtime. A detailed schedule about Family and Friends will be emailed after the start of the year. This e-mail will also have instructions for signing up for parent/teacher conferences and hotel information for the Charlottesville/Waynesboro areas. 30

WWOWW Week will run January 5 – 9, 2015 (Winter Week of Wisdom and Wonder) When students return from winter break, they will be participating in a variety of enrichment classes. The week consists of 2 morning classes and afternoon activities which will include special performances and guest speakers. Students will have an opportunity to sign up for classes prior to departing for winter break. WWOWW Week classes in the past have included: How to Build Your Own Computer, The Science of Baking, Sustainable Trail Design and Engineering, Outdoor Survival Skills, CPR/AED/First Aid, Animated Short Films, French Film and Food, Basic Guitar, Latin Dancing, Psychology, Beginning HTML and Web Design and Foundations of Public Speaking. Over 20 classes are usually offered as part of WWOWW Week. It is a fun and exciting week! This is a part of our school calendar and students are required to return 9on time and participate fully. Full participation counts as one of the required five enrichment credits. Spring Honors will be held on April 3, 2015 Spring Honors is a celebration of student talent and achievement. In lieu of classes students report to the chapel by 9:00 a.m. to check in with their advisors. Students who have signed up in advance display their unique abilities through various competitions involving academics and the arts. Spring Honors competitions include public speaking, research paper presentations, photography, music (vocal and instrumental), a spelling bee, and creative writing and poetry. Parents are invited to attend this inspiring celebration! A buffet lunch is served following the event.

ENRICHMENT PROGRAM Miller School of Albemarle Enrichment Program extends the scope of the classroom experience by providing real-life examples of topics studied in class. For example, a science class may venture out on the campus to view, study and interact with the natural resources we enjoy on our 1600 acre campus. Enrichment programs can also be historical in nature or may include workshops, presentations or speakers off campus after school hours. MSA requires students to participate in five enrichment activities per year. Full participation in WWOWW week is a required part of our Enrichment Program. Throughout the school year, each grade level will enjoy at least two days which usually include field trips. These trips are requirements for members of each grade. On evenings and weekends throughout the year, enrichment programs of general interest will be planned for students in all grades. The expectation is that every student will participate in at least two of the general interest programs. These will be announced in chapel and posted outside of the Director of Student Life’s office in advance. If a students participate in an enrichment activity with their family (Visit Monticello, Art Museums), please write up a brief description and submit it to Student Life Office to earn enrichment credits.

SERVICE PROGRAM Each student at the MSA participates in our service program which is held every other Wednesday afternoon beginning in September and running through April. Service runs approximately from 12:30 – 3:20 p.m. The Service Program will be explained in detail during the Service Orientations to be held in September. After the orientation, students will have the opportunity to request a service group from the various options. Service days are a free seating day in the Dining Hall meaning students do not have 31

to sit with their advisors on Service Days at lunch. Cell phones should not be used during service on Wednesdays. Each student has a service commitment for the year and it is important that they attend service each time it is held. Please do not schedule doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s appointments or early pickups on Service Wednesdays. Service dates are listed on the school calendar for the year on the MSA website.

CLUBS Miller School of Albemarle greatly values the development of independent research techniques, the creation of meaningful projects stemming from independent research, and the presentation and recognition of such projects in a public or semi-public forum. We support the need for extra-curricular activities and encourage student participation. At the beginning of each year, we welcome the interest of students in forming club organizations through peer leadership and faculty sponsorship. Clubs are to use time during breaks in the day, as well as outside of the school day or week, to meet. Clubs need to have a faculty sponsor and must be approved in advance by the Director of Student Life. The focus for fundraising at MSA is on service locally (like local area food drives) nationally (like Red Cross Blood Drive) and globally (like Red Sweater Project). The process to form a club: 1) See the Director of Student Life to get the necessary form. 2) Confirm a current faculty member as a sponsor. 3) Complete the Club Form and return it to the Director of Student Life along with the tentative list of goals and projects. 4) Director of Student Life will then meet with the student and the faculty sponsor. 5) All of this should be done before any announcements or projects are shared in Chapel with the student body.

STUDENTS LEADERSHIP Education encompasses more than just classroom learning. It is our intent to help our young men and women develop their leadership potential and to practice those skills which will guide their success after graduation. With this in mind, MSA students elect a Student Government Association President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. These officers act as conduits for the exchange of information between the student body and the School Administration. The SGA meets with the Director of Student Life weekly and is called upon at morning assemblies for any announcements that need to be made by the SGA. All students at MSA have a responsibility to demonstrate good leadership skills at all times, but especially when interacting with younger students. When engaged in activities using common resources (i.e., the library, gym, pool, lake, Bistro, etc.), older students will keep in mind that they are always to set a good example for the younger students. Students in leadership positions need to be aware that honor, major discipline infractions or a pattern of discipline problems can jeopardize their leadership position and could result in the loss of their position as an SGA officer, Resident Advisor, Class Representative, Honor Board Member, and Discipline Review Board Member, and so forth. 32

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MASTER SCHEDULES Monday – Friday 7:20 – 7:45 AM 8:00 – 8:50 AM 8:55 – 9:45 AM 9:50 – 10:15 AM 10:20 – 11:10 AM 11:15 – 12:05 PM 12:10 – 12:55 PM 1:00 – 1:50 PM 1:55 – 2:45 PM 2:50 – 3:20 PM 3:45 – 5:15 PM 4:00 p.m. 6:00 – 6:45 PM 7:30 – 9:30 PM 10:00 PM 10:10 PM 10:20 PM

Service Days Breakfast 7:20 – 7:45 AM Class Period 8:00 – 8:35 AM Class Period 8:40 – 9:15 AM Chapel/TAB (Take A Break) 9:20 – 9:55 AM Class Period Teal 10:00 – 10:10 AM Class Period Green 10:15 – 10:50 AM Lunch 10:55 – 11:30 AM Class Period 11:35 – 12:10 PM Class Period 12:15 – 12:55 PM Help Session 1:00 – 3:10 PM Athletics (can vary-especially in 3:45 – 5:15 PM Winter Season) Mondays only sports start due to faculty meetings 6:00 – 6:45 PM Dinner 7:30 – 9:30 PM Study Hall 10:00 PM All in dorms 10:10 PM All in dorm rooms 10:20 PM Lights out (except for seniors 10:50 PM and late lights)

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9:00 PM 11:00 PM 11:20 PM 11:30 PM

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Breakfast Class Period Class Period Class Period Teal TAB Class Period Green Class Period Class Period Lunch Service Athletics

Dinner Study Hall All in dorms All in dorm rooms Lights out Late lights and senior lights out!

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11:00 AM – 12:30 PM 3:00 PM 6:00 – 6:30 PM

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7:30 – 9:30 PM 10:00 PM 10:10 PM 10:20 PM

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POLICIES GOVERNING THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY BY STUDENTS AT MILLER SCHOOL OF ALBEMARLE Introduction and Overview Access to information technologies is integral to the educational mission of the Miller School of Albemarle. We utilize technology in nearly every facet of instruction, activity, service, research, and operation of our school. This policy provides expectations for the use of technology as it affects our school and educational community. The school’s computer network is provided for limited educational purposes, not as a public access service. Technology is an integral part of a student’s experience at MSA curriculum thus we recommend that each student have a technology device for production of work as well as consumption of material. All technology devices must be registered with the help desk before you have access to the Miller School of Albemarle Network. Due to the evolutionary nature of technology, it is imperative for students to realize that our policies regarding the use of technology in our community will also be evolutionary. We ask all students to employ their best judgment when it comes to the use of school technology and keep in mind that our policies related to technology are not meant to supersede our other school policies, but rather to compliment them. Although our school provides certain technologies, we recognize that members and guests of our community also have their own technology devices that they bring to our campus and 34

school events. Our policies address the appropriate use of both technologies provided by the school and personally owned technological devices. Please read the policies below before using our network and computers, because by using our technology you agree to be bound by the terms, conditions and regulations below. “This policy was created from a Campus Outreach Services policy resource. For information on utilizing any language in this policy, please contact COS directly.” Supervision and Personal Responsibility This policy applies only to students. All adult users including teachers, student teachers, parents, faculty members and staff members have a separated Technology Use Policy. All Children and teens visiting our campus are also subject to the terms and conditions of this Technology Use Policy. All students must sign a permission form before they can utilize any school technologies. This permission slip must be signed on an annual basis at the beginning of every school year. Technology as a Privilege All Technology: The use of school and personally owned technology on school property or at school events is a privilege not a right. This privilege comes with personal responsibilities and if you violate the responsible use of any school technologies, your privilege may be revoked and/or suspended. Our school provides sufficient information technology resources for each student for regular academic pursuits. If a particular research project requires additional resources, the information technology department works with students on a case by case basis to provide additional resources. A parent or guardian may revoke their child’s access to certain technology, including personally owned devices, while at school and school functions. Privacy The school reserves the right to monitor and track all behaviors and interactions that take place online or through the use of technology on our property or at our events. We also reserve the right to investigate any reports or inappropriate actions related to any technology used at school. All e-mails and messages sent through the school’s network or accessed on a school computer can be inspected. Any files saved onto a school computer can also be inspected. Students have a limited expectation of privacy when using their own technology on school property or at school events so long as no activity violated policy, law and/or compromises the safety and well-being of the school community. Filtering Our school adheres to the requirements set forth by the United States Congress in the Children’s Internet Protection Act. This means that all access to the Internet is filtered and monitored. The school cannot monitor every activity, but retains the right to monitor activities that utilize school owned technology. By filtering Internet access, we intend to block offensive, obscene, and inappropriate images and content including pornography.

Rights to Update Since technology is continually evolving, our school reserves the right to change, update, and edit its technology policies at any time in order to continually protect the safety and well-being of our students and community. To this end, the school may add additional rules, restrictions, and guidelines at any time. Termination of Accounts and Access Upon graduation or other termination of your official status as a student at Miller School of Albemarle, you will no longer have access to the school network, files stored on the school network, or your schoolprovided e-mail account. Prior to graduation, we recommend saving all personal data stored on school technology to a removed hard drive and set up an alternative e-mail account.

Definitions and Terms Section Bandwidth – Bandwidth is a measure of the amount of data that can be transmitted in a fixed amount of time. Cyber-Bullying – Cyber-bullying is when someone sends derogatory or threatening messages and/or images through a technological medium in an effort to ridicule or demean another. Cyber-bullying also takes place when someone purposefully excludes someone else online. For example, a group of students create a group on Facebook that many would like to join, but the student creators purposefully exclude one individual or certain individuals and do not let them join their group. Cyber-bullying also takes place when someone creates a fake account or website criticizing or making fun of another. Network – The school’s network is defined as our computers and electronic devices such as printers, fax machines, scanners, etc. that are connected to each other for the purpose of communication and data sharing. Technology – Under this policy, technology is a comprehensive term including, but not limited to, all computers, projectors, televisions, DVD players, stereo or sound systems, digital media players, gaming consoles, gaming devices, cell phones, personal digital assistants, CDs, DVDs, camcorders, calculators, scanners, printers, cameras, external and/or portable hard drives, modem, Ethernet cables, servers, wireless cards, routers, and the Internet. School technology refers to all technology owned and/or operated by the school. Users – For the purposes of this policy, user is an inclusive term meaning anyone who utilizes or attempts to utilize, whether by hardware and/or software, technology owned by the school. This includes students, faculty members, staff members, parents, and any visitor to the campus. Personally Owned Device User – For the purposes of this policy, personally owned device user refers to anyone who utilizes their own technology on property owned or controlled by the school or at a school sponsored event.

PDA – PDA stands for personal digital assistant which is an electronic device which provides some of the functions of a computer, a cell phone, a music player, and a camera. Intellectual Property – Any intangible asset that consist of human knowledge and ideas, such as musical, literary, and artistic works; ideas, discoveries and inventions; and words, phrases, symbols, and designs. Acceptable Uses Section Purposes and use Expectations for Technology Students may utilize school technologies for some recreational uses, keeping in mind that school technology resources are both shared and finite. These resources include, but are not limited to, disk space, bandwidth, CPU time and effort, printers, faxes, software and workstations. Allowable recreational uses of school technology include:       

Playing appropriate and non-offensive games Non-school-related research Communicating with friends and/or family members Using voice over Internet technologies Updating profiles or accounts on social networking websites Looking at pictures Similar activities that do not otherwise violate school policy

If your recreational use interferes with another’s educational use, you will be asked to refrain from your activity or engage in your activity in a specified time. Personal Responsibility We expect our students to act responsibly and thoughtfully when it comes to using technology. Technology is a finite, shared resource offered by the school to its students. Students bear the burden of responsibility to inquire with the IT Department or other school administrator when they are unsure of the permissibility of a particular use of technology prior to engaging in the use. If you receive anything, on any device that violates school policy, you have the responsibility to report it. Unacceptable Uses of Technology Section Cell Phones and PDA’s Cell phones and PDA’s are permitted on campus, and are only to be used during class time when prompted by the teacher. No cell phones are allowed on MSA network. We do not recommend using your cell phone’s calculator feature. Should you need a calculator, talk with your teacher or advisor. All cell phones should be registered in the Student Life office. Social Networking and Website Usage Students may access their profiles or accounts on social networking websites through the school’s technology, but only after the academic day unless otherwise instructed by a teacher. Social networks, gaming sites and international sites may be accessed.

This access is subject to monitoring and surveillance. Students may be asked for their login and password at any time. The school retains the right to log into students accounts for any reason deemed necessary to ensure the safety of our community. Facebook – please see an attachment to this policy for recommendations on safe settings and use of Facebook. Please report any unacceptable comments made on the Miller School of Albemarle Facebook page. Students are not permitted to access from a school-owned computer or through the school’s technology any photography sharing websites including, but not limited to, Photo Bucket, Webshots, Flickr, and Fotki. Students are not permitted to access from the school’s technology any dating or rating websites Do not access material that is offensive, profane, or obscene including pornography and hate literature. Hate literature is anything written with the intention to degrade, intimidate, incite violence, or incite prejudicial action against an individual or a group based on race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender identity, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, language, political views, socioeconomic class, occupation, or appearance (such as height, weight, and hair color). Communication: Instant Messaging, E-mail, Posting, Blogs Inappropriate communication is prohibited in any public messages, private messages, and material posted online by students. Inappropriate communication includes, but is not limited to the following: obscene, profane, lewd, vulgar, rude, inflammatory, threatening, or disrespectful language or images typed, posted, or spoken by students; information that could cause damage to an individual or the school community or create the danger of disruption of the academic environment; personal attacks, including prejudicial or discriminatory attacks; harassment (persistently acting in a manner that distresses or annoys another person) or stalking of others; knowingly or recklessly posting false or defamatory information about a person or organization; and communication that promotes the destruction of property, including the acquisition or creation of weapons or other destructive devices. If you are told by another person to stop sending communications, you must stop. Students may not utilize any technology to harass, demean, humiliate, intimidate, embarrass, or annoy their classmates or others in the community. This is unacceptable student behavior known as cyberbullying and will not be tolerated. Any cyber-bullying, on or off-campus, that is determined to substantially disrupt the safety and/or well-being of the school is subject to disciplinary action. Do not post or send chain letters or spam. Spamming is sending an unnecessary and unsolicited message to a large group of people. Spamming can occur through e-mails, instant messages, or text messages. Intellectual Property, Academic Honesty, Personal Integrity and Plagiarism Do not claim or imply that someone else’s work, image, text, music, or video is your own. This is plagiarism and will not be tolerated. Plagiarism is also when you incorporated a piece of someone else’s 38

work into your own without giving them appropriate credit. All students are expected to maintain academic honesty. Do not pretend to be someone else online or use someone else’s identity without express permission from the person and/or his/her parent/guardian if he/she is a minor. Do not use, post, or make accessible to others the intellectual property; including, but not limited to text, photographs, and video; of someone other than yourself. This includes intellectual property that you were given permission to use personally, but not publically. This behavior violated school policy as well as state and federal laws. A work or item is copyrighted when, among other issues, one person or one group owns the exclusive right to reproduce the work or item. Songs, videos, pictures, images, and documents can all be copyrighted. Copyright infringement is when you violate copyright law and use or reproduce something without the authority to do so. Make sure to appropriately cite all materials used in your work. Do not utilize someone else’s work without proper permission.

Data and Gaming Devices Students are allowed to bring their personal iPods, MP3 players, CD players, DVD players, or other similar data-accessing devices onto campus, but are not allowed to utilize these devices during the academic hours. Students may bring personal video game systems onto campus, but these devices may only be turned on and played during non-academic hours. Students may play video games using the school’s technology, but may only utilize 10 MB at any given moment. The network will automatically throttle down to 56K speed when 10MB has been exceeded. Students may not use school-owned computers to play computer games. Downloads and File Sharing Students may never download, add, or install new programs, software, or hardware onto school-owned computers. Downloading sound and video files onto school-owned computers is also prohibited. This prohibited applies even if the download is saved to a removable hard drive. Students may never configure their school computer or personally owned computer to engage in illegal file sharing. The school will cooperate fully with the appropriate authorities should illegal behavior be conducted by students. The likelihood of accidentally downloading a virus or spyware when downloading music and movies is very high; therefore students may not download any sound or video files onto their personally-owned technological devices through the school’s technology. Students also may not download any computer game files or attachments from unknown senders. Commercial and Political Use 39

Commercial use of school technology is prohibited. Students may not use school technology to sell, purchase, or barter any products or services. Students may not resell their network resources to others, included, but not limited to, disk storage space. The school is not responsible for any damages, injuries, and/or claims resulting from violations of responsible use of technology. Students who are engaged in fund-raising campaigns for school sponsored events and causes must seek permission from the Director of Student Life before using technology resources to solicit funds for their event. Political use of school technology is prohibited without prior, specific permission from a school administrator or advisor. Students may not use school technology to campaign for/against, fundraise for, endorse, support, and criticize or otherwise be involved with political candidates, campaigns or causes. Respect for the Privacy of Others and Personal Safety Our school is a community and as such, community members must respect the privacy of others. Do not intentionally seek information on, obtain copies of, or modify files, other data, or passwords belonging to others. Do not misrepresent or assume the identity of others. Do not re-post information that was sent to you privately without the permission of the person who sent you the information. Do not post private information about another person. Do not use another personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s account. If you have been given an account with special privileges, do not use that account outside of the terms with which you were given access to that account. Do not voluntarily post private information about yourself online, including your name, your age, your school name, your address, your phone number, or other identifying information. Our school prides itself on its reputation for excellence; therefore, you may not use the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name, logo, mascot or other likeness or representation on a non-school website without express permission from our institution. This includes pictures of anyone wearing clothes with the school name, crest, emblem, or logo. This also includes listing our school name or our employees on a social networking profile, a dating website profile, or a rating website such as; RateMyTeacher.com or RateMyCoach.com. Computer Settings and Computer Labs Students are not permitted to alter, change, modify, repair, or reconfigure settings on their own computer or other technology device with the intent to hide unacceptable or illegal use of their own devices. This includes deleting cookies and history and re-setting the time and/or date on the computer. Purposefully spreading or facilitating the spread of a computer virus or other harmful computer program is prohibited. Food and drink are prohibited in school computer labs. Students may not eat or drink while using any school-owned computers or other technologies. Students may not circumvent any system security measures. The use of websites to tunnel around firewalls and filtering software is expressly prohibited. The use of websites to anonymize the user is also prohibited. The use of websites, both domestic and international, to circumvent any school policy is prohibited. Students may not alter the settings on a computer in such a way that the virus protection software would be disabled. Students are not to try to guess passwords. Students may not simultaneously log in to more than one computer with one account. Students are not to access any 40

secured files, resources, or administrative areas of the school network without express permission or the proper authority. No policy can detail all possible examples of unacceptable behavior related to technology use. Our school technology users are expected to understand that the same rules, guidelines, and policies that apply to non-technology related student behavior also apply to technology-related student behavior. Our school technology users are expected to use their best judgment when it comes to making decisions related to the use of all technology and the Internet. If there is ever an issue about which you are unsure, ask a member of the Technology Department for assistance. Response Section The school’s network and other administrators shall have broad authority to interpret and apply these policies. Violators of our technology policies will be provided with notice and opportunity to be heard in the manner set forth in the School Handbook, unless an issue is so severe that notice is either not possible or not prudent in the determination of the school administrators. Restrictions may be placed on violator’s use of school technologies and privileges related to technology use may be revoked entirely pending any hearing to protect the safety and well-being of our community. Violators may also be subject to discipline or other consequences within the school’s discretion. Our school cooperates fully with local, state, and/or federal officials in any investigations related to illegal activities conducted on school property or through school technologies. School authorities have the right to confiscate personally-owned technological devices that are in violation or used in violation of school policies. If you accidentally access inappropriate information or if someone sends you inappropriate information, you should immediately tell a member of the Technology Department so as to prove that you did not deliberately access inappropriate information. If you witness someone else either deliberately or accidentally access inappropriate information or use technology in a way that violates this policy, you must report the incident to a school administrator as soon as possible. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary action. The school retains the right to suspend service, accounts, and access to data, including student files and any other stored data, without notice to the student if it is deemed that a threat exists to the integrity of the school network or other safety concern to the school. School Liability The school cannot and does not guarantee that the functions and services provided by and through our technology will be problem free. The school is not responsible for any damages students may suffer, including but not limited to, loss of data or interruptions of service. The school is not responsible for the accuracy or the quality of the information obtained through school technologies. Although the school filters content obtained through school technologies, the school is not responsible for student’s exposure to “unacceptable” information nor is the school responsible for misinformation. The school is not responsible for financial obligations arising through the use of school technologies. General Safety and Security Tips for the use of Technology Posting Online and Social Networking: Never post personal information about yourself online. Personal information includes your phone number, address, full name, siblings’ names, and parents’ names. 41

When creating an account on a social networking website, make sure to set your privacy settings so only your friends can view your pictures and your profile. Avoid accepting a friend request you do not already know. If possible, set your account so that you are notified of any postings onto your wall or page. If possible, set your account so that you have to approve all postings to your wall or page. If possible, set your account to notify you when someone else has posted and tagged you in a picture. If you have a public profile, be careful about posting anything identifiable such as a sports team number or local park where you spend your free time. Communications: Think before you send all forms of communication, including e-mails, IM’s, and text messages. Once you send the data it is not retrievable, and those who receive it may make it public or send it along to others, despite your intentions. Strangers: Do not feel bad about ignoring instant messages or e-mails from unknown people. Save all contact from known or unknown people who are repeatedly contacting or harassing you. These saved messages will help authorities track, locate, and prosecute cyber-stalkers and cyber-bullies. If you have been speaking with a stranger online and make plans to meet the stranger in person, notify your parents/guardians and the School. Passwords: Do not share your passwords with your friends. When creating a password, do not make it anything obvious such as your pet’s name or favorite sports team. Also remember to include both letters and numbers in your password if possible. Downloads and Attachments: Do not open or run files on your computer from unknown or suspect senders and sources. Many viruses and other undesirable consequences can result from opening these items. Stay Current: Protect your own computer and devices by keeping antivirus and antispyware up to date. Keep your operating system and application software up to date. Turn off file sharing as an option on your computer. If you have any technology questions, please contact the helpdesk at helpdesk@millerschool.org Cell Phone Policy 

All Students with a cell phone must register their phone during orientation. It is a student’s responsibility to keep the Student Life Office updated if their phone number changes, a student no longer has a phone or a student gets a phone during the school year.

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If a student does not have their cell phone on silent or are using their phone unauthorized during the academic day, the phone will be confiscated and turned over to the Dean of Students. The following procedure will be followed for a confiscated phone: 1st offense – Loss of phone for 3 days 2nd offense – Loss of phone for 7 days

3rd offense – Referral to DRB for direct disobedience and loss of cell phone privilege for an extended amount of time (except for travel times). When the student does get their cell phone privilege back, they may have to turn the cell phone in to the Dean of Students during the academic day for the rest of the school year and turn the pone in to their dorm director during Study Hall and overnight.  Seniors on Senior Privilege, which does not begin until the midpoint of the first grading period, may use cell phones during Study Hall outside of the dormitory. Abuse or misuse of the cell phone privilege during Study Hall will result in discipline action and possible loss of Senior Privilege.

CODE OF CONDUCT/RESPONSIBILITIES OF OTHERS The Code of Conduct is a set of expectations and values that we as a community embrace as underpinning our relations to one another and guiding our moral and character growth. These expectations are:       

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To adhere to the Golden Rule – to respect others and treat them with civility and kindness, just as you want to be treated. To contribute to the community and make Miller School of Albemarle a better place for your having been here. To develop your potential to its fullest – morally, spiritually, intellectually, and physically. To accept responsibility for your actions and your choices. To conduct yourself at all times and in all ways as a credit to yourself and the School. Students should refrain from “deceptive behavior.” To refrain from any taunting, belittlement, harassment, or hazing (physical or emotional) of your fellow students. [Please Note: We understand that, in certain international cultures, it is customary for an older student – merely by virtue of his or her age – to be able to direct a younger student with respect to certain tasks. At the Miller School of Albemarle, we do not recognize age distinctions for such purposes and, therefore, will regard such conduct as inappropriate and possibly subject to disciplinary action.] Acceptable Language – MSA believes that crassness at the lower end of the language scale can lead to vulgarity at the upper end. This is not good for MSA or for society in general and is not reflective of either the style or the substance of the young people we wish to have in our community. Use of hateful or inappropriate language will be a demeritable offense. Society has 43

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enough insensitive or foul discourse as it is. Students at the MSA will be held to a higher standard of civil discourse. Blatant Disrespect or Insubordination - A student who exhibits blatant disrespect or insubordination when asked to act or to curtail activities in accordance with the expectations expressly stated or reasonably implied in this Handbook may be regarded as having committed a serious offense and may be brought immediately before the Disciplinary Review Board or the Dean of Students, without any precondition for the accumulation of a certain number of demerits. All students must respect MSA at all times, including vacations and weekends. Any behavior at any such time which that is detrimental to the name of the School will jeopardize your position in our School. We trust that you will use good judgment, along with Trust comes Responsibility. Students are expected to use proper, respectful language when addressing adults. It is acceptable to say “Yes, Mrs. Smith” or “No, Mr. Smith,” using the adult’s title and last name OR “Yes, Sir” or “No, Ma’am.”

HONOR AND DISCIPLINE AT MILLER SCHOOL OF ALBEMARLE “Honor” and “Discipline” are words that are not used lightly at the Miller School of Albemarle. We expect our students to act honorably and with integrity, always. Also, in dealing with others, we expect our students’ conduct to be appropriate and respectful, and to reflect a certain degree of self-discipline. To teach the lessons of Honor and Discipline, we have two separate and distinct systems. They are: The Honor System Our Honor Code is the guiding light for our Honor System. Our Honor Code is direct and clear. Our Honor System is administered by the students and adults who serve on the Honor Committee, with the assistance of Mr. Wawner, in his role of Dean of Students, and Mr. Pallante, the School Representative. Mrs. Brann is the adult with ultimate authority in matters of Honor. The Disciplinary System Our separate Disciplinary System involves behavior other than that addressed by the Honor Code. As in many schools, our Disciplinary System is founded on a Code of Conduct; one feature of this system is the use of both merit and demerit points. The Disciplinary System is administered by the students and adults who serve on the Disciplinary Review Board, with the assistance of Mr. Wawner, in his role as Dean of Students, and Mr. Pallante, the School Representative. Mr. Hufnagel is the adult with ultimate authority in matters of discipline. Honor and Discipline at the Miller School of Albemarle: Two distinct systems. One distinct goal: to instill and support the values by which we seek to live.

HONOR AT MILLER SCHOOL OF ALBEMARLE A fundamental tenet of life at Miller School of Albemarle is that students and adults will conduct themselves honorably. Too often in life, shortcuts are taken, shortcuts in which advantage is sought in a less than honorable fashion. The “little” lie, the “parsing” of words in an effort to mislead, the shirking of responsibility, the self-absorption evident in the feeling that rules and laws are for others and not for “me” – these are increasingly commonplace occurrences in both juvenile and adult life. They will not be commonplace occurrences at the MSA. 44

We take seriously our mission to foster a positive moral and spiritual growth in our students. And we expect our students to join us in this mission. Respect for honor and an appreciation of personal integrity are central to this mission. Those students who, by their dishonorable conduct, show that they have little respect for themselves or for others will find that their tenures at the Miller School of Albemarle will be short, indeed. Plagiarism is a serious honor offense What is plagiarism? The word plagiarism comes from the Latin word plagiaries meaning “kidnapper.” To plagiarize is to kidnap the words of another person or to take and use as one’s own the writing and ideas of another. Plagiarism gravely violates the academic integrity on which education depends and destroys the trust essential between a student and a teacher. The Honor Code and Honor Pledge The MSA Honor Code is simple and direct:

I will not lie, cheat, or steal, nor will I tolerate such conduct by others. This Code applies in all other areas of Miller School of Albemarle life including the classroom. Those who are aware of Honor Code Violations but do nothing about them may find that they, too, have violated the Honor Code. This reporting rule is in effect not to promote a community in which “ratting on” one another is encouraged but, rather, to promote a community where all members understand and respect the centrality of honor in all that we say and do. MSA Honor Pledge is simple and direct:

I have neither given nor received any unauthorized aid on this exam (or paper or other assignment), nor am I aware of any violation of the Honor Code by any other student ____________________________ Signature of Student This pledge must be handwritten in full on every test or other assignment in which a student’s work product is expected to be his or hers alone. Personnel Administering the Honor System The Honor System is primarily administered by the Dean of Students, the School Representative, the Honor Committee, and the Director of Academics. The Dean of Students is charged with the responsibility of receiving reports of all alleged Honor Offenses, promptly alerting the School Representative of any allegation, investigating each such report to the best of his ability, and then, depending on the severity of the alleged offense, either (a) disposing of the less serious allegations administratively or (b) referring the more serious allegations to the Honor Committee for hearing, in which the School Representative formally presents evidence of an alleged 45

Honor Code violation and in which the student in question and the student’s Advisor formally presents the defense to any alleged Honor Code violation. The Honor Committee is a student/faculty body charged with receiving reports from the School Representative of alleged Honor Code offenses and then following a specified hearing procedure in an effort to determine guilt by employing the “beyond a reasonable doubt” standard of proof. The Honor Committee is comprised, in part, of 8-10 students, who apply following the application process and then selected by the Administration as being appropriate candidates for such an important community-wide assignment. A student member of the Honor Committee may be replaced by the Director of Academics because of conduct that, in the opinion of the Director of Academics, falls short of the high standards necessary for Honor Committee membership. The adult members of the Honor Committee are selected by the Administration. The Administration shall choose one adult member of the Honor Committee to serve as its Faculty Chair and one to serve as Faculty Vice-Chair. In addition, a Student Chair will be selected. The Faculty Chair of the Honor Committee presides over all hearings and is to keep legible and reasonably thorough notes of hearing proceedings. In the absence of the Faculty Chair, the Vice Chair is to preside. As soon as is practicable following an Honor Committee hearing, the Chair shall reduce the Committee’s findings to writing and present a report to the Director of Academics, summarizing the findings with respect to guilt or innocence and, if applicable, a recommendation for punishment. The Director of Academics shall rule on the matter as promptly as is practicable. The ruling of the Director of Academics shall be final and cannot be appealed unless, within 72 hours of such ruling, the Advisor, on behalf of the aggrieved student, delivers to the Director of Academics in writing a petition for a new hearing and presents in such petition a detailed recitation of new evidence that is represented to clearly and convincingly be exculpatory in nature and is further represented as not having been capable of discovery by the exercise of due diligence prior to the original hearing. The Director of Academics shall rule on the petition for rehearing within 24 hours of receiving it. If, upon considering the petition, the Director of Academics grants the request for a rehearing, the rehearing before the reconvened Honor Committee shall commence as soon as is practicable and shall be solely for the purpose of receiving such new evidence as is recited in the petition and for then determining (a) whether such new evidence warrants (by a unanimous vote) a reversal of the previous findings of guilt or (b) if not, whether the new evidence warrants (by a two-thirds vote) a recommendation that the Director of Academics modify his or her original decision concerning punishment. Only one rehearing per accused student shall be allowed and only in accordance with the procedure outlined above. Except for hearing only new evidence, the rehearing shall follow the same general procedure outlined below for Honor Committee hearings. Other, less severe or ambiguous cases may be handled in one of two ways. 1) a subcommittee of the Honor Committee, comprising the Faculty Chair and two to three student members of the committee, may meet with the student, his/her Advisor, and the School Representative. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the student’s behavior and possibly to warn the student that similar incidences will 46

result in the student’s facing a hearing with the full Honor Committee which remains part of the student’s permanent record. The subcommittee may issue an honor warning, which is an official notice that the student’s behavior with respect to the honor system has come to the attention of the Honor Committee. 2) More minor honor situations may be handled administratively by the Dean of Students and/or Director of Academics, who must report such actions to the School Representative. Frequently asked questions about the Honor Code Q: A:

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Is everyone treated exactly the same in terms of punishment for an Honor Code Violation? Not necessarily. Extenuating circumstances can, and do, affect outcomes of Honor investigations. No two factual situations and no two accused students are ever exactly alike. For instance, a new eighth-grader who takes a pencil without permission may be treated differently than a veteran 11th grader who takes $10 without permission. Technically each offense is the taking of another’s property without permission. However, the punishment might be different than the punishment levied against an older student who took property of greater value. What are the consequences of cheating on a test? Cheating on any assessment results in an automatic zero on the assessment in question as well as other penalties. What does “beyond a reasonable doubt” mean? “Beyond a reasonable doubt” means that a person of reasonable intelligence is satisfied to a near certainty that an offense occurred as alleged. Sometimes evidence beyond a reasonable doubt can be one piece of evidence, such as eyewitness testimony which the Committee finds to be believable and therefore, reliable. And sometimes, evidence beyond a reasonable doubt can be an accumulation of evidence which, when considered as a whole, makes it near certain that a violation of the Honor Code did, in fact, occur. A good way to understand what evidence “beyond a reasonable doubt” means is to think of a football field. A team marching for a score has reached near certainty once the 10-yard line of the opponent is reached. A case proved beyond a reasonable doubt is one in which the evidence creates in a reasonable person’s mind at least 90% probability that the offense occurred as alleged and that it occurred intentionally, as opposed to accidentally.

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What happens if someone testifies falsely in an Honor Committee hearing? Lying to the Honor Committee itself is regarded as an extremely serious and separate offense, an offense punishable by dismissal from the school.

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What are the potential sanctions for violations of the Honor Code? Sanctions may include, but are not limited to, counseling, writing assignments, in-school supervision, out-of-school suspension, and dismissal.

What about the information produced at an Honor Committee hearing? Who gets to know the whole story? All those who participate in Honor Committee hearings shall keep testimonial and other evidence, deliberations, and recommendations confidential. The only people who will be present throughout an entire Honor Committee hearing are the members of the Committee, the student who’s been accused of an Honor Code infraction, his or her faculty Advisor (and additional faculty representative, when applicable), and the School Representative. At the end of

the hearing process, only the Director of Academics may decide what information to release to the general School population. Q: A:

What are some representative allegations that have resulted in Honor Committee hearings in the past? --Receiving unauthorized aid on a homework assignment. --Falsely responding to a teacher’s question – whether the question involves academics or some other aspect of Miller School of Albemarle life. --Without authorization, taking a candy bar from someone to whom it belongs. --Whispering to another student during the administration of a test. --Failing to report a suspected Honor Code violation. --Plagiarism --Peeking over another student’s shoulder during the taking of a test. --Hiding banned items so that they would not be found during a room search. “Lying” covers all forms of deceptive behavior, not just verbally telling lies.

Role, Procedure, and the Honor Code Specific pre-hearing, hearing, and post-hearing rules and procedures have been designed especially for our unique and vitally important Honor System. These rules and procedures are intended to promote the seeking of truth in an ordered, systematic way and to ensure fundamental fairness for the student and the School as the truth is being sought, as deliberations take place, and as punishment (if guilt is found) is administered. For the purpose of this Handbook, however, it is worth noting that the Honor System at the Miller School of Albemarle stands as a model for others to follow and includes, but is not limited to, the following components and concepts: 1. Honor Committee hearings are held only for actions which, in the opinion of the School Representative following an initial investigation by the Dean of Students are deemed more probable than not to have occurred and are deemed to warrant a “severe sanction” (in-school supervision, out-of-school suspension or dismissl). Other, less severe cases may be handled administratively by the Dean of Students, who must report such actions to the School Representative. 2. An Honor Committee hearing is convened by the Faculty Chair following receipt of a written request from the School Representative. 3. The School Representative and the Faculty Chair are to convene hearings in an expeditious manner. In no case, however, is a hearing to be convened until the accused student and the Advisor (and additional faculty representative, when applicable) have had reasonable opportunity to review the facts and circumstances of the case and to prepare a defense to the allegations(s) in question. The advisor of the accused student will have also contacted the parent/guardian of said student. 4. Upon agreement of the School Representative and the Advisor, and in the case of a student admitting his or her guilt, an Honor Committee hearing may be convened for the purpose of determining a recommended punishment.

5. At an Honor Committee hearing, the accused student is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt by the unanimous vote of the Committee members participating in the hearing. 6. At least three adults and four student members must be present at the outset of each hearing. Following peremptory strikes, if any (see below), a quorum shall be deemed present and qualified if at least two adults and three student Committee members remain to hear the case. 7. In an effort to help ensure fairness and impartiality, both the Advisor and the School Representative shall each possess one â&#x20AC;&#x153;peremptory strikeâ&#x20AC;? that either, or both, may or may not use at their discretion prior to the commencement of a hearing to remove a member of the Committee from participation in the hearing. This peremptory strike privilege shall not exist with respect to recusal of the Faculty Chair, who may only be recused by his or her own voluntary action. 8. Those expected to attend the entirety of any Honor Committee hearing are the following: A quorum of Honor Committee members, each accused student, the Advisor for each accused student (and additional faculty representative, when applicable), and the School Representative. Except for the accused student, any witness shall only enter the hearing room when his or her evidence is to be received and then shall leave the hearing room once the presentation of his or her evidence is concluded. An adult or student witness who is also a member of the Honor Committee may only participate in the proceeding as a witness. No individuals other than those referenced above are permitted to attend, to participate in, or to observe Honor Committee hearings. 9. Honor Committee hearings are held in private and, except the release of such information as is addressed above, confidentiality is to be preserved by any and all participants or observers. Except for discussion with the Dean of Students, the School Representative, or the Advisor (and additional faculty representative, when applicable), witnesses are not to discuss or otherwise release information outside the hearing room concerning their testimony or evidence, and the Committee members are not to discuss or otherwise release information outside the hearing room about any evidence, their deliberations or recommendations. 10. Honor Committee members may pose relevant and meaningful questions at the discretion of the Faculty Chair. Honor Committee members may not introduce evidence. 11. Accusations of an Honor Code infraction are presented at a hearing in the form of testimony, not by affidavit or other evidence. Denials of an Honor Code infraction are also presented in the form of testimony, not by affidavit or other evidence. 12. Oaths are administered to all witnesses at Honor Committee hearings. Hearsay evidence (e.g., what someone recalls someone else as having said) is admissible but is to be given as much, or as little, weight as the Committee members deem credible. 13. The Faculty Chair has the authority to make such binding rulings concerning procedural or evidentiary matters as he or she may deem advisable and fair, and as are not otherwise addressed in the Parent/Student Handbook or in other documents applicable to the Honor Committee procedures. 14. Following its deliberations, if the Committee unanimously finds the accused guilty of an Honor Code violation, those members hearing the case shall then recommend, by a 2/3rdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vote, a punishment to the Director of Academics. Punishment is ultimately determined by the Director of Academics, who may or may not agree with the actions of the Committee. The Faculty Chair shall prepare his or her report promptly following the hearing. 49

15. Under very limited circumstances (i.e., the assertion of new and exculpatory evidence not discoverable prior to the hearing), a re-hearing may be ordered by the Director of Academics. Any accused student not convicted of an Honor Code violation shall not be subjected to punishment or sanction or further requirements related to the accusation heard by the Committee.

THE DISCIPLINE SYSTEM Miller School of Albemarle is committed to providing a safe and congenial environment in which students live and work. MSA has rules governing most aspects of student life. These rules are not unlike the rules, which many families have, and include expectations for behavior both on and off the MSA campus. The discipline system is the framework for articulating rules of conduct, the processes used when students violate the rules, and the mechanism for imposing sanctions/punishments. A student’s behavior off campus which reflects poorly upon the reputation of the MSA is subject to disciplinary action, too! The Discipline System exists separate and apart from the Honor System. The former focuses on conduct in general, while the latter focuses on conduct which pertains to lying, cheating, or stealing. The Director of Discipline, the Dean of Students and the School Representative oversee the discipline system, while implementation and enforcement in the residence halls is the immediate responsibility of the Dorm Directors, aided by the entire Faculty/Staff and the Resident Advisors. In cases where the Director of Discipline or his designated representative believes that a student poses a risk to himself/herself or other members of the community, or if the student commits a dismissal offense, the Director of Discipline or his representative may, but is not required to, dismiss that student from the community immediately. It is impossible to create a set of written rules that will encompass all behaviors and their consequences. Therefore, the following are listed as guidelines only, and are not intended to be a complete or exhaustive list. Disciplinary Review Board (DRB) The Discipline Review Board (DRB) is a joint student/faculty body chosen in the same manner as the Honor Committee. The purpose of the DRB is to determine guilt and/or recommend punishment for serious disciplinary matters which, in the opinion of the Dean of Students and the School Representative, warrant the imposition of the “severe sanction,” (see Dismissal Offenses, Major Offenses in this section). The DRB is comprised of up to five faculty members appointed by the Dean of Students, and 8-10 student members nominated by Faculty and chosen by the Faculty Chair of the DRB. The DRB process (pre-hearing, hearing, and post-hearing) is the same as the process applicable to Honor Code allegations, except that final authority rests with the Director of Discipline/Dean of Faculty. Demerits Miller School of Albemarle uses a demerit system to which faculty or staff members “write up” a student for an inappropriate behavior, and a number of demerits is then attached to the offense. Each demerit represents 30 minutes of work time. Once demerits are awarded to the student, notification of the action is submitted to the Advisor to give the student. The advisor then notifies the parent/guardian. 50

If a student accumulates a certain number of demerits throughout the year, there are additional penalties imposed in order to emphasize to the student that the record of behavior is not acceptable. At such a point, the School attempts to apply behavior modification tools such as inschool supervision, weekend restrictions, and parent conferences or, as a last chance, a Discipline Review Board hearing. Penalties for Weekly Accumulation of Demerits Students with excessive demerits may be restricted to campus on weekends. Work detail are issued by the Dean of Students and supervised by faculty, staff or the weekend Duty Team Chief. Students may also be placed in in-school supervision at the above demerits-per-hour rate. Day students that accumulate demerits are required to be present on campus during the mandatory demerit reduction session on Saturday morning, from 9:00 a.m. until complete. They are released no later than 10:00 p.m. and take their meals on campus without charge during these times. Accumulated demerits may also trigger the following sanctions: (Please note: Any of the following sanctions may also be imposed without the guideline demerit totals having been accumulated.) Boarding Students 100 Demerits 140 Demerits Day Students 65 Demerits 100 Demerits

One Saturday of In-School Supervision Student subject to DRB for evaluation for fitness to remain at the Miller School of Albemarle. One Saturday of In-School Supervision Student subject to DRB for evaluation for fitness to remain at the Miller School of Albemarle.

In-School Supervision: A Severe Sanction The student, supervised by the Dean of Students or the Duty Team Chief, will be removed from the community at large during his/her free time. He/she will spend that time in a designated area, without snacks and electronic devices or the like, but may work completing his/her school assignments. Students may not have unauthorized visitors. Students may leave the area with the supervisor’s permission, only to use the restroom and pick up meals. Out-of-School Suspension: A Severe Sanction In some cases, a student, at the expense of his/her parents, will be sent home for a time determined by the Director of Discipline,/Dean of the Faculty or Headmaster. Students being sent home either for suspension or dismissal will either be picked up at the School by parents or their designated representative, or will be placed on public transportation at the parent’s instruction. Ordinarily the suspension must become effective immediately, and if a parent is neither able to pick the child up nor is able to give instruction for public transportation, the School may transport the child to a relative at the parent’s expense. Dismissal: A Severe Sanction A student is removed from the Miller School of Albemarle community. 51

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Out of room after lights out Failure to properly sign out and in when leaving the campus Missing check-in times on weekends Student’s car parked in an unauthorized area Absence from required appointment (medical, help session, etc.) Failure to report on time to receive prescription medication(s) Littering Failure of room inspection Dress Code Violation Failure to return library books when due Tardiness to any school function Failure to follow instructions General misconduct Personal grooming violations

Community Regulations and Other Hot Topics, Not Up for Discussion or Negotiation of Any Sort: Bullying Bullying in any form will not be tolerated at the Miller School of Albemarle. The following are examples of behavior that is bullying and is prohibited: 

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This list is not meant to be exhaustive. Bullying is a serious offense regardless of the extent to which the person bullied is offended. Hazing The Miller School of Albemarle community recognizes and respects individual differences with regard to culture, race, religion, gender and ethnic origin. HAZING IN ANY FORM IS PROHIBITED! Hazing includes, but is not limited to, annoying a student by playing abusive or malicious tricks on that student; intentionally frightening, menacing, belittling, taunting(e.g., calling another student “gay”) or harassing that student; demanding the performance of menial services from other students; making life at school generally unpleasant or subjecting him/her to personal indignity or fear. Hazing violations are serious matters and will be dealt with within the disciplinary system. Language Watch your language!!! Students should be able to express themselves without resorting to vulgarity. Defacing Miller School of Albemarle property with obscenities carries with it the multiple penalty of improper language and destruction of School property. The use of improper, profane, or obscene language in conversation, on the phone, in writing or in E-mail, and social media is not appropriate or acceptable, and is subject to severe disciplinary action. Sexual Language and Activity between Students We want our students at the Miller School of Albemarle to enjoy a certain amount of free time. During such periods, students will invariably have the opportunity to be together socially without direct adult supervision. It simply is not possible to arrange the daily and weekly schedule or supervise the campus in a way which provides direct adult supervision in every circumstance; neither is such a “hovering” adult presence desirable, as students at the Miller School of Albemarle are expected to develop and maintain a high standard of personal responsibility, trust and honor. Above all, it must be understood that we view trust as the foundation for the well-being of our community. The Miller School of Albemarle educates students in all aspects of their lives – the intellectual, physical, spiritual and moral – even how we relate to one another. We obviously encourage among our students warm, supportive friendships, which we believe are fundamental to the proper development of young people; however, we insist that students refrain from all kinds of intimate sexual relationships, which distract students from their primary mission – achieving the self-discipline of maturing young adults. For those in same-sex relationships, the School expects students will follow the same guidelines in regards to sexual intimacy. The Miller School of Albemarle students who engage in such intimate relationships must consider two important matters. First, they face disciplinary action, including possible separation from the School. Violations will be referred to the Administrative Team in lieu of the Discipline Review Board. 54

Second, they will face other risks: the possibility of pregnancy, sexual transmitted disease, and HIV. Students who become pregnant, those who father children, and those who are married will be required to withdraw from the School. We believe that students should learn of these risks through confidential counsel from the School’s nursing and counseling staff, and faculty and should discuss the matters with parents as well. Consistent with the School’s position on this important subject, our school clinic does not provide students with condoms or other contraceptive devices. We believe also that the School should, through instruction and counsel, help each student to develop a strong character that emphasizes individual responsibility, self-respect and respect for others. Finally, we recognize that there are many pressures that young people feel, to engage in sexual activity. We hope that the School’s position empowers and supports them to resist those pressures. We expect all Miller School of Albemarle students to behave appropriately in their relationships with each other – whether adults are present or not. Our students are expected specifically not to engage in vulgar, sexually-oriented conversation or in the activities described below: There could be legal implications associated with recording of sexual language and/or activities between students. Inappropriate Public Displays of Affection In public, certain displays of affection (e.g., holding hands, walking arm-in-arm, etc.) between teenagers attracted to one another are to be expected and are perfectly appropriate. Other public displays of affection (e.g. walking with hands in the back of each other’s trousers, nuzzling on a stairway, kissing mouth-to-mouth, etc.) are not appropriate. Whether on the premises of the Miller School of Albemarle or off-campus at a School-sponsored event or activity, students who engage in public displays of affection or physical intimacy which are vulgar, overly familiar, passionate, or otherwise inappropriate will be reprimanded, given demerits or subject to other discipline. Sexual Activity between Consenting Students The definition of “sexual activity” can include a number of acts, among them intercourse, certain oral practices, and manual stimulation. Students who are determined to have engaged in consensual sexual activity on campus or off campus during school-sponsored functions or events will be counseled by appropriate adult members of the Miller School of Albemarle community. Additionally, the parents of any involved student will be notified of the activity in question and of the counseling received by the student. Depending upon the facts and personalities involved in any such incident, an involved student may also be subjected to suspension or dismissed. Sexual Harassment Sexual harassment in any form will not be tolerated at the Miller School of Albemarle. The following are examples of behavior that is sexual harassment and is prohibited: 55

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Name calling of a sexual nature Commenting about a person’s anatomy Circulating or originating obscene drawings or denigrating graffiti Telling crude jokes, especially in mixed company Spreading false rumors or accusations about sexual encounters Touching someone offensively Making references to someone’s sexual “reputation” Asking for sexual favors Making suggestive looks, sounds, or expressions Making suggestive hand or bodily gestures Engaging in unwarranted and sexually suggestive letters, messages, phone calls, e-mails and social media Cornering, blocking or preventing in a threatening way someone’s leaving or freely traversing an area Pulling at another person’s clothing in an offensive, embarrassing way Displaying sexually offensive materials, including, without limitation, in a dorm room Promoting or tolerating in others any of the above behavior

This list is not meant to be exhaustive. Sexual harassment is a serious offense regardless of the extent to which the person harassed is offended. It is inappropriate for any member of the community to make any other member of the community uncomfortable through sexist or insensitive sexual behavior. Other Impermissible Harassment Miller School of Albemarle respects the dignity of different races, cultures, and legitimate religions. Harassment related to one’s race, culture, or legitimate religious beliefs will not be tolerated. Procedure for Victims of Harassment A student who feels he/she has been harassed should confront the person/people and tell them to stop. Give them a clear message about how you feel. Do not apologize for your legitimate feelings! A student should keep a record of when, where and how he/she was mistreated including witnesses, actions, evidence, etc. Students who feel they have been sexually harassed should report it to their Advisor or another adult staff member immediately. The Dean of Students will begin an investigation and individuals will be asked to make their comments about the situation in writing. Once the investigation is complete, the Dean of Students may handle the matter administratively, may convene a DRB hearing, or may report the matter to the Director of Discipline for final decision. Movies, Videos, Music, Pornography Miller School of Albemarle recognizes, first, that good taste and mature judgment will govern decisions dealing with what material is appropriate in any learning community. Second, because it is difficult to segregate students of differing ages and levels of maturity, it is necessary to take a conservative approach to these decisions. All movie, video or music or any other materials can be confiscated if faculty deems them inappropriate for our community. Movies are to be age appropriate. Those viewing rated-R movies must be age 17 or older. Parents cannot give oral or written permission to override the accepted rating system to allow their child to view rated-R movies if they are not 17. Those viewing movies rated PG-13 must be age 13 or over. Parents and students should note that any movie purchases on school trips, movies brought to campus from 56

home/borrowed from a friend or delivered to the school through the mail (movie subscription companies) must meet the guidelines listed above for the age of the student who possesses the movie. Videos and DVD’s are to be age appropriate. Students not of appropriate age and maturity level will be asked to leave the room or the video will be turned off and may be confiscated. Those viewing rated-R videos must be age 17 or over. Any R-rated materials brought to campus must immediately be given to the Director of Student Life, who will determine how, or if, a viewing is permitted. In the case of the open or common lounge areas, only videos approved by the Dormitory Director or the Director of Student Life, will be permitted. When used for educational purposes in the classroom, teachers (and the Director of Academics) have discretion over videos shown or assigned as part of an approved study program. Music with sexually explicit or otherwise offensive lyrics is subject to restriction, banishment, or confiscation. Pornography of any form is not allowed and will be confiscated and destroyed. Accordingly, students are not to bring unrated, X or NC17 rated materials to School premises or to access or download such material while on campus. Such materials will be confiscated and sent home to the parents at the student’s expense. The Miller School of Albemarle standard of what constitutes “pornography” or “inappropriate” will tend toward a stricter standard of “good taste,” rather than a strictly legalistic judgment. This rule will be vigorously enforced. Since these materials may be subject to confiscation and immediate destruction, parents are urged to screen the items their children bring. The School is under no obligation to contact parents concerning destruction of such items. Some extraordinarily offensive material is available on DVD’s and online. Parents are urged to be vigilant in monitoring each child’s DVD collection and website history. Confiscation In addition to the above, members of the faculty or staff may confiscate items that any adult finds to be offensive, dangerous, inappropriate, or in poor taste. This includes electronic devices, DVD’s, CDs, videos and any other media. Other items that are sources of rule violations and are subject to confiscation include, but are not limited to, hats worn in the building, stereos, skateboards, aerosol sprays, etc. Such items may be returned to the parents or may simply be destroyed. If there is a question in your mind about whether an item may be liable to confiscation and destruction, we recommend it simply not be brought to the School. Use of Tobacco DON’T DO IT!!! Miller School of Albemarle students are not permitted to use tobacco in any form, including (but not limited to) smokeless tobacco (dip), chewing tobacco and electronic cigarette at the Miller School of Albemarle or while representing the School in any official or semi-official capacity, whether on campus or off. The State of Virginia prescribes a law that punishes sale of tobacco products to minors with a fine up to $500.00. Minors making such sales are subject to this law as well. Illegal Drugs and Alcohol Policy Statement Each student enrolling at Miller School of Albemarle (in boarding or day student status) consents to the MSA Illegal Drugs and Alcohol Policy, and each student and parent/guardian shall sign a written 57

acknowledgment of this policy (see below) as a condition of their membership in the MSA student community. Because Miller School of Albemarle places its highest priority on the safety of its individual students and the entire student community, MSA is an illegal drug-free zone (as defined by the Virginia criminal code) and alcohol free zone. This policy pertains to the possession and use of illegal drugs and alcohol and applies to all individuals entering the school property, all students, including all family members, guests and visitors. (This policy statement does not extend to MSA students determined to be participating in the distribution and/or sale of illegal drugs and alcohol, for which, such conduct will result in immediate separation from the school.) Intervention Miller School of Albemarle values the life of each of its students. Also, it takes very seriously its responsibility for preserving the integrity of its community of students, faculty and staff. This commitment provides authority to enforce the Illegal Drugs and Alcohol Policy as outlined. It also provides for interventional actions and requirements for a student when any conditions exist to raise concern for the individual student and the MSA community. Because Miller School of Albemarle is committed to the belief that every life is precious, early intervention will be pursued seriously, when indicated, in lieu of referral to criminal authorities. Miller School of Albemarle does not have facilities or professional staff to conduct any illegal drug rehabilitation or detoxification. Acknowledging the importance of rehabilitation, however, the MSA Headmaster has delegated appropriate school officials to engage any MSA student in discussion about suspected conduct that may involve use of either illegal drugs or alcohol. If it is determined by those officials, in their discretion, that a student has become involved in illegal drug or alcohol behaviors (either on or off the MSA property) at any time, based on these personal statements, illegal drugs or alcohol testing or other factors and information, MSA students and their parents/guardians agree and support that those MSA officials have the discretion and authority to remove the student from the MSA community. MSA officials also have the discretion, in lieu of removal, to allow for the medical absence of the student from attendance at school and require him/her to successfully complete an external treatment program to fully address both the individual needs of the student and the requirements of the school. This treatment option, in lieu of removal, shall be at the expense of the student/family and successfully completed at an age appropriate program facility such as the local Jefferson Trail Treatment Center for Children or Region Ten program. The focus, objective and period of this treatment shall be recommended by the professional treatment facility and the progress of the student in completing the program will be communicated to MSA by the parents/guardians on an on-going basis. MSA will have complete discretion to consider that treatment plan outcome as a mitigating factor along with the facts and history of conduct in each individual case. Coincident with the outcome of that exchange of information and additional requirements of the school pertaining to academic work, MSA 58

officials will make a case by case evaluation. The ultimate academic status of the student and whether and when the student might return to the MSA community, will be considered and communicated on a case by case basis in the sole discretion of MSA. Testing for illegal drugs or alcohol for all MSA students may be conducted whenever those officials determine it is necessary. However, a positive illegal drug or alcohol test will not be a pre-requisite for MSA to issue and enforce the requirement for a student to successfully complete an external rehabilitation treatment program, in addition to other school directed requirements, as a condition of their continued student status, as discussed above. Self-reporting Should an enrolled student approach the Headmaster, Director of Academics, Dean of Faculty or Dean of Students with a genuine request for assistance with illegal drugs or alcohol use, depending on the circumstances of each individual case, the student and parents/guardians will be required to pursue external rehabilitation services along the conditions, as described above. However, because MSA desires to promote a supportive atmosphere, promoting self reporting and identification of an addiction problem, when such reporting is initiated by the student, before other disciplinary action has been initiated, this self-reporting shall be considered as a mitigating factor. On a case by case basis, MSA officials will consider the cooperation and seriousness displayed in the self reporting when recommending actions. Such instances of self reporting could include approval of medical absence for completion of a rehabilitation program, in lieu of other actions including removal from the MSA student community. Random Testing This MSA policy requires written acknowledgment by the student and parent (below) to consent to onsite testing for illegal drug and alcohol use, search of person, automobile, residence hall rooms, lockers or other student possessions such as back packs or handbags on School property. Any MSA student with a recorded or admitted history of illegal drugs or alcohol use or involvement may be randomly tested, using such procedures as MSA approves and required to participate in reporting as MSA officials determine to be appropriate. Additionally, all MSA students when on MSA property or participating in off-site MSA sponsored activities, are subject to random illegal drugs or alcohol testing as a condition of continued membership in the MSA student community. Scope of illegal drugs and alcohol The term illegal drug or controlled substances (and alcohol), for purposes of any actions taken by Miller School of Albemarle, includes without limitation, any substances so identified by the Virginia criminal code, as well as substances, including household cleaners, glues, lacquers, petrochemicals, or any other substances that may be used improperly; and also includes use of a properly prescribed medicine in any way other than as prescribed or directed or taken or administered in any way other than under supervision of appropriate personnel. MSA students may not keep prescription or over the counter medicines in residence hall rooms, lockers, automobiles or any other location on MSA property. All students will be required to sign the MSA Illegal Drugs and Alcohol Policy each year. 59

Gambling Gambling in any form for any stakes is prohibited at the Miller School of Albemarle. This includes poker and betting money! Don’t do it! Weapons Carrying, bringing, using or possessing any dangerous or deadly weapons in any school building, on school grounds, in any school vehicle or at any School-sponsored activity without the authorization of the School or the School division is prohibited. Violation of this policy shall result in immediate and swift action by School officials, which action may include dismissal. At its discretion, the School may, however, determine that, based on the facts of the particular case, other disciplinary action is warranted. An exception to this policy may be made for students participating in an authorized part of the curriculum, under supervision by school personnel or in any organization permitted by the School to use its premises for educational purposes. Any student who brings a firearm or weapon to School or who otherwise violates this policy may be referred to law enforcement officials for prosecution or other appropriate action in the criminal justice or juvenile justice systems.

Chewing Gum Chewing gum has created a variety of problems at the School. Students are allowed to chew gum in their dorms and outside on the school campus. Chewing gum is not allowed in any academic building at any time. When chewing gum in allowed areas, gum should always be disposed of appropriately. Socializing Off Campus Students at Miller School of Albemarle, we expect you to conduct yourselves appropriately, whether on campus under the supervision of our staff and faculty or off campus without such supervision. If, for example, you’re attending a party off campus on the weekend away for Miller School of Albemarle, be smart in your actions!! Consider very, very carefully your decisions in terms of what you put into your body, the people with whom you choose to associate, and the operation of a motor vehicle. REMEMBER: The use of alcohol or other substances can be detected by a variety of means long after the event in question. Be smart. Be safe. Be responsible. Be respectful of yourself and others. Don’t make a mistake that could jeopardize your health or career at the Miller School of Albemarle. Parents: you, too, have an obligation with respect to this issue. If your son or daughter is planning to attend a social event off campus, an event which is not officially sponsored or supervised by MSA, take some time to familiarized yourself with the sponsor or the chaperone of the event. Phone that person and determine what checks and balances are going to be in place concerning such matters as the number of partiers expected, the age groups expected, whether alcohol is barred (not only for those under age, but for adults, too), the number of adults who will be supervising those who are under age, the use of motor vehicles, sleep-over arrangements, starting and ending times, and any other matter which can give you comfort about an off-campus gathering your child wishes to attend. Please understand that, once a student is properly signed out and off campus pursuant to your consent (whether for a night or a weekend), we have no control over your child, the social gathering he or she 60

plans to attend, or the people with whom your child will be associating. So, some investigation on your part can be a wise thing, indeed.

ATHLETICS/ACTIVITIES For well over a century, Miller School of Albemarle student-athletes have competed with integrity, determination, and spirit, leading teams that honor the traditions and high standards of our institution in each athletic endeavor. Our athletic program embodies the spirit of the School’s mission by educating the mind, hands and heart through healthy and balanced athletic competition and team membership. We strive to offer our students the opportunities to become more well-rounded young men and women through the many life lessons of team participation, instilling the values of sportsmanship, self-discipline and perseverance. We value healthy rivalry, encourage spirited and fair play, and truly appreciate honest effort by all. Our student-athletes are expected to always remain modest in victory and gracious in defeat. Miller School of Albemarle’s standard of sportsmanship implies honor and integrity at all times. This includes respect for teammates, coaches, opponents, officials and spectators. As Good Will Ambassadors for our School, student-athletes are to hold to the highest standards of attitude, behavior, appearance, competitive spirit and sportsmanship, regardless of situations, surroundings or outcomes. Our Code of Sportsmanship extends to all administrators, coaches, student-athletes, faculty and staff, spirit groups, parents, and spectators alike. 

Students are awarded two Physical Education credits on their transcripts upon successful completion of six seasons of athletic offerings. Our accreditation permits us to do this by student’s participation in physical activity.

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Junior Varsity experiences are geared toward teaching the fundamentals of each sport as well as developing the principles of sportsmanship and intra-team cooperation.

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Varsity level team experiences are more competitive in nature with a goal of team cooperation and success.

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When league rules and School policy permit, 8th grade students who are qualified to play on a varsity team may seek permission to play at that level.

All students must have a physical examination each year, and copies of all medical forms, inoculations, and Registration/Medical Update must be on file in the infirmary before participating in practices or games. During orientation in August, students are asked to select a team sport for each athletic season. Once a student is sign-up for a particular team, his or her name is on the official roster and he/she is to report as a member of that team until further notice. If a student wishes to try another sport than the one originally selected, a request must be made to the Director of Athletics. Notification must be made to the head coach of the team the student wishes to drop and by the head coach of the team the student wishes to add.

A student may be excused from the athletic practice or game only with written permission from the Athletic Director or the Dean of Students. On occasion, a student may be excused by the Director of Student Life, Dean of Academic, school trainer or the nurse. If a student is absent from class for any portion of the academic day due to being in the infirmary is not to participation in any scholastic or co-curricular event, rehearsal, or practice taking place that same school day. The administration, upon consideration of the nature of the absence, may restrict attendance or a student wishing to receive consideration should see the Dean of Students or the Athletic Director on the day of the absence. When there is a conflict between issues relating to a student’s health or his or her participation in an athletic event, the policy recited in the Student Health Center section of this handbook shall be followed. All students are expected to wear proper attire for each sport. Accepting uniforms and purchase of proper attire is the responsibility of the student. Certain student purchases of athletic gear are handled through the Business Office. However, it is the student’s responsibility to buy needed athletic gear/equipment during their shopping trips on the weekends. Only approved shoes may be worn on the basketball court and in the wrestling room in Alumni Gym. PLEASE NOTE: Students are responsible for returning Miller School of Albemarle uniforms, sweat suits, and equipment issued specifically to them (not someone else’s) within 3 days of the close of a season. Items not returned will result in a $100.00 fee plus the replacement cost for the uniform(s) and/or equipment. (Some replacement costs to match current uniforms can cost upwards of $400.00) NCAA Athletic Eligibility Some of our students are interested in playing Division I athletics at the collegiate level, and therefore must be declared eligible through the NCAA Eligibly Center. Parents are responsible for ensuring their child is registered with the NCAA Eligibly Center by the start of the junior year and meets all eligibility requirements. According to recent NCAA rule changes, students who have repeated a year during high school face unique academic requirements to become eligible for NCAA Division I athletics. In short, they must complete 16 core course requirements in their first 8 semesters in high school. Thus, in order for a repeat high school student to be eligible for Division I NCAA athletics from MSA, she/he must do one of the following beginning in 2014-2015:   

Qualify for the NCAA’s Early Certification Program, available only to students who have repeated their 11th grade year; Receive a waiver from their college or university after college matriculation; or Complete an approved online high school English course during the summer or outside of the Miller School of Albemarle curriculum, according to NCAA standards.

The School will not make changes to individual course schedule outside of its core academic scope and sequence to satisfy NCAA eligibility requirements.

STUDENT APPEARANCE Personal Grooming for Students

Good health dictates that students maintain a daily hygienic schedule for showering and appropriate toiletry, including deodorant, dental care and change of clothing. Robes and footgear will be worn from rooms to the shower and back again in all residential areas of Old Main, Wayland Hall and Haden-Hart Hall.

MILLER SCHOOL OF ALBEMARLE DRESS CODE FOR 2014-2015 Miller School of Albemarle adheres to a dress code for its students, not to control attire but, rather, to instill in the students a sense of neatness, cleanliness, appropriateness, and pride in representing yourselves and the School. For individuals or for the student body as a whole, rules regarding dress are subject to immediate adoption or modification by the Headmaster or by the Director of Student Life or her designee, in her sole discretion and without advance notice.

During the academic day breakfast to 3:20 p.m. Academic Day Dress code Girls – all color tops and bottoms are acceptable, All clothing, regardless of the time of day or expectation of attire, must be properly fitting; this is not too tight, binding, revealing, or overly loose or baggy

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Pants with belt loops and a belt is preferable Legging, jeggings, yoga pants and any other type of form fitting pants are not acceptable Any material, except sheer, see through or denim No Jeans or denim-like pants are to be worn during the academic day. Appropriate jeans are only allowed after academic day and on Friday for seniors only as a senior privilege. Please note jeans cannot have tears, holes, studs or fraying Pants should not have large pockets, zippers and so forth down the leg Pants must sit on your upper hip or waist. No low riding of pants

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Should extend to at least the top of the kneecap Skirts cannot have a slit in the back or the side that extends above the kneecap Skirts must sit and stay on your upper hip or waist. No low riding of skirts You must be able to sit appropriately in your skirt Any material, except sheer, see through, denim or clingy (spandex)

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Shirts must have a collar (oxford or polo style); shirts must be buttoned except the top button Shirts should not be low cut or revealing Shirts cannot have writing on it other than a small emblem listing the brand name; no slogans or advertising allowed on shirts during the school day Sweaters and sweatshirts can be worn during the academic day. Note: Collar shirts must be worn underneath

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Must be Bermuda shorts that is just above the knee (no exceptions) Shorts with belt loops must be worn with a belt Any material (except sheer, see through or denim) Pants should not have big pockets, zippers and so forth down the leg

Shorts must sit on your upper hip or waist. No low riding of shorts

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Must be one piece and cannot be a thong. Girls should not loan bathing suits for two reasons. (1) It is not a good practice for healthy hygiene. (2) What is appropriate on one body type may not be appropriate on someone else.

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Tennis shoes, boots (except combat) and sandals can be worn during the school day. No shoes should not have higher than a 2 inch heel due to safety and health

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Pants with belt loops and a belt is preferable Any material, except sheer, see through or denim No Jeans or denim-like pants are to be worn during the academic day. Appropriate jeans are only allowed after academic day and on Friday for seniors only as a senior privilege. Please note jeans cannot have tears, holes, studs or fraying Pants should not have large pockets, zippers and so forth down the leg Pants must sit on your upper hip or waist. No low riding of pants

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Any color or material (except sheer or see through) Shirts cannot have writing on it other than a small emblem listing the brand name; no slogans or advertising allowed on shirts during the school day Sweaters and sweatshirts can be worn during the academic day. Note: Collar shirts must be worn underneath

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Must have belt loops and a belt must be worn at all times Any material (except sheer, see through or denim) Shorts must sit on your upper hip or waist. No low riding of shorts

Bathing Suits: Must be swimming shorts Shoes: Tennis shoes, boots (except combat) and sandals can be worn during the school day Girls and Boys Hats - No hats, caps, bandanas, “doo” rags, wave caps, scarves, hoods etc. are to be worn in academic buildings Fancy Dress Attire From time to time throughout the school year, special events will occur on and off campus. On such occasions (which will be announced in advance) student will be expected to “dress up” to a standard higher than the class day attire. The following is acceptable for special events: Girls:   

A “dressy” dress that is not have a strapless, halter top or spaghetti straps. Girls need to have a slip if the dress is not lined and is see-through. The dress should not be low cut or revealing in the front Skirts (to the knee) and a nice blouse (not sheer or see-through) are acceptable. Again, a slip is needed if the skirt is not lined and see-through Dress slacks are acceptable

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Khaki colored trousers with a leather belt that fits Dress shoes Dress socks Collared dress shirt (long or short sleeves) fully tucked in Tie (good taste and appropriate length) Students may elect to wear a sports coat

“Miller Days” Properly fitting jeans or cargo pants without large outside pockets are allowed along with Miller School of Albemarle T-shirts, collared shirts and crewneck sweatshirts when “Miller Days” or “dress down” days are announced. (These will be announced in advance) Acceptable Clothing during Non-Academic Times 65

Clothing with inappropriate advertising, inappropriate images, vulgarity, slurs or obscenities are not allowed at any time. Weekdays from 3:20 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. and on weekends Girls:       

Jeans are acceptable (no tears, holes, studs, fraying, etc.) (Note: These rules also apply for jeans worn by seniors during the academic day on Fridays) Skorts must be as close to the knees as possible Skirts must extend to the top of the kneecap No white sleeveless t-shirts (known as wife beaters of any color) should be worn Halter tops, spaghetti straps, and revealing shirts cannot be worn No shirts showing midriffs are allowed Pajama pants/nightgowns are only to be worn in the dorm. They are never allowed in the dining hall or Bistro – even on snow days!

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Jeans are acceptable (no tears, holes, studs, fraying, etc.) (Note: These rules also apply for jeans worn by seniors during the academic day on Fridays) Shirts must be worn at all times except at the pool and during organized games of “shirts and skins” on the fields or in the gym. Boys should not be walking around campus or be in campus buildings without shirt No white sleeveless t-shirts (known as wife beaters of any color) should be worn No shirts showing midriffs are allowed Pajama pants/nightgowns are only to be worn in the dorm. They are never allowed in the dining hall or Bistro – even on snow days

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No bizarre haircuts and the color of the hair must be natural Hair should be clean, combed, and out of the eyes each day No student may cut or color another student’s hair without permission from the Dorm Director A student who choose to defy the School’s standards by styling his or her hair in an extreme or bizarre fashion will not be allowed to travel off campus to represent the School on academic, social or athletic trips, nor will he or she be allowed to attend home athletic contests or social events by the School, until such time as the hair once again meets the School’s guidelines.

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During the academic day (breakfast until 3:20 p.m.) Students can wear one pair of earrings (one in each earlobe). The following are not permitted; Ear gauges, plugs, tapers and barbells. No other piercings are allowed. Covering additional piercings on the ear of face area with tape or band-aids is not acceptable. Nose, tongue or cheek piercings are NOT allowed. Under no circumstances are students to self-pierce or pierce another student’s ears or other body parts. No jewelry or body piercings are allowed to be worn during an athletic event.

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Miller School of Albemarle discourages tattoos/body art/brands. If you do not have any tattoos, don’t plan on getting any if you are enrolling at Miller School. No tattoos/body art/brands are allowed on the head, face, neck or scalp. Tattoos elsewhere on the body, should not be excessive, obscene, and sexually explicit or advocate or symbolize sex, gender, racial, religious ethic or national origin discrimination. In addition, they cannot advocate or symbolize gang signs, extremist groups or drug and alcohol use. Such tattoos would have to remain covered at all times.

Dress for Athletic, Community Service and Activities off Campus For those who are practicing for, competing in or traveling to an athletic event, proper attire during such periods will be at the discretion of the coach or faculty member supervising each particular team or gathering of students. The options are “fancy dress attire”, “appropriate dress code” or approved pants with team jersey. For those who are engaging in Wednesday afternoon service activities, proper attire includes appropriate dress code or appropriate clothing during non-academic times. Your service group leader will inform you as to which category of clothing to wear. For school-assisted or school-sponsored weekend recreational trips off campus, at the bare minimum appropriate clothing during the non-academic times will apply. Duty Team Chiefs have final say regarding appropriate dress for off campus outings. For mixers off-campus, attire will also be at the discretion of the Duty Team Chief with input from the Director of Student Life. Regardless of any decision of the Duty Team Chief, students must remember that on any Miller School of Albemarle outing- from field trips to mall trips to mixers at other schools – they are ambassadors of MSA and should look and act appropriately.

SHOPPING

Clothing that meets our dress code at the following retailer: Gap, JC Penny, J Crew, Lands End, LL Bean, Marshallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Old Navy, Target, TJ Maxx, Sears, American Eagle, Aeropostale, and Wal-Mart. Students who are not in dress code will be asked to change. The time missed from class for a dress code violation will not be excused.

MSA SCHOOL STORE Students may purchase school supplies, personal items, (toothpaste, etc.) phone calling cards, MSA clothing and other items from the School Store. School Store Hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 2:45 p.m. until 3:30 p.m.

PERSONAL SAFETY AND SCHOOL EMERGENCIES Fire Alarms and School Emergencies When the fire alarm sounds, students should leave their classroom without talking and leave the building through the specified exits. Students should stay with their own classroom group and teachers while leaving the building. Once in the designated safe area, teachers will take roll. Students learn and practice procedures to follow in the event of a tornado or intrusion.

LIFE SAFETY AND FIRE Due to the inherent dangers of fire, students will have no open flames or hot burners anywhere in the buildings. This includes candles, incense, matches, lighters, etc., and, of course, smoking materials. Open flames are not permitted at any location on School grounds except with the supervision of a faculty or staff member. The fire extinguishers located throughout the buildings are not to be tampered with or discharged for any purpose except to extinguish a fire. Playing with fire extinguishers and fire alarm system is a serious safety and disciplinary violation. The fire alarm systems located in the buildings are comprised of smoke and heat detectors, alarm pull stations, horn strobes, and enunciator panels. None of these components are to be touched or tampered with at any time except in the case of fire. The pull stations are located close to all exits and should be pulled if there is just cause. Again, playing with the fire alarm equipment is a serious safety and disciplinary violation. Section 18.2-212 of the Code of Virginia makes it a Class 1 misdemeanor (max. punishment of 12 months in jail, or fine of $1000, or both) to maliciously activate a fire alarm in any school. Fire alarm drills will be carried out throughout the school year to acclimate students with the sound of the system, proper exits to use, and the strict monitoring of proper behavior. When an alarm sounds, students, faculty, and staff, will file from their room quietly and in an orderly manner, gathering with their class group and teacher. Roll call is taken by the teacher. NO ONE will re-enter any buildings until cleared to do so by an Administrator, or in the event of a real fire, by fire department personnel. Members of the operations staff will make regular rounds of the buildings and grounds and verify compliance with fixed rules as well as common sense safety practices. What Do I Do If There Is A Fire?

During normal School hours, report emergencies or fires to the nearest faculty/staff member. After hours, report them to a duty team member or dorm directors immediately. Roadways will be kept clear to allow for passage of emergency vehicles. Fire Protection System A pulsating alarm will signal fire drills. If the sprinkler system activates, the alarm will ring continuously. Questions regarding the School’s Crisis Management Plan should be referred to Mrs. Stewart and the School Safety Committee. Thunder and Lightning: Our 30-Minute Rule If you hear thunder in close proximity or see lightning, head to a building immediately! At the first sign of an electrical storm, either thunder in close proximity, or lightning, all students must leave the playing field, pool, lake, hiking or biking trails, or any other outdoor area and proceed to the nearest building and enter the indoors immediately. Students are to remain indoors until receiving permission from a faculty or staff member to go outside – a minimum of 30 minutes after the last lightning strike or thunder boom or longer at the faculty/staff member’s discretion. Campus Hazards and No-No’s (What is an Out-of-Bounds Area?) Areas that are listed below are considered out of bounds areas and are not permitted at any time without being accompanied by or having express permission from a faculty/staff member.              

4th Floor of Old Main including the lounge and Dance Studio 3rd Floor of Math Building Areas behind the Alumni Gym, Tractor Shed, Math Building and behind Wayland Hall Weight Room In or beyond the Lotus Pond going toward the baseball field Mailroom in the Main Office Computer Server Room School Laundry Room (next to Student Launderette) Administrative Offices (when no one is present) Areas beyond the first Faculty Home (house right after Old Main) south of Old Main Farmland next to Miller School of Albemarle except for school-sponsored activities Dining Hall except during meals All areas across Miller School Road (Rt. 635) and Dick Woods Road Any fire escape – except, of course, in case of fire

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NO ONE swims at the lake without a faculty member, duty team member or coach present at all times. (Note: When using the rope swing at the lake…no flips or upside down maneuvers, one person at a time on the rope swing and no swinging back to land on the rope. You swing out 69

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over the lake on the rope, drop in the lake once you are over the water and then swim back to land.) NO ONE takes out the canoes/boats without faculty/staff supervision at all times. Life jackets must be worn at all times while boating or canoeing, etc. The lake is off limits when there is ice on it. There is no overnight camping at the lake unless it is under the supervision of a faculty/staff member. If you wish to walk down to the lake: --You must at least be in pairs or group --You must check out with the duty team --No one is allowed at the lake at dusk/after it is dark --You must obtain permission and check out and check back in with the duty team when you return. You can’t tell another student to check in for you. YOU MUST CHECK BACK IN “IN PERSON” ***The lake is not an option for visitations.

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Students may not enter the fenced pool area unless there is a faculty/staff member or qualified lifeguard on duty Running or horseplay in the pool area is forbidden Food, bottles and cans are not allowed in the pool area Students should not allow animals into the pool area Diving is allowed only in the deep end of the pool Students should never “throw or push” other students into the pool

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Students may not go barefoot at any time or place on campus. (Flip flops should also be worn to and from the swimming pool or lake.) No running or horseplay is permitted in any building on campus Hitchhiking is not permitted to or from the Miller School of Albemarle Students are to return to the lighted areas of the campus before dark Do not throw trash down on campus. Use the trash receptacles! Food orders for delivery to campus cannot be ordered from Sunday at 3:00 p.m. through Fridays at 5:30 p.m. On Fridays and Saturday food orders can be placed until 10:00 p.m. The duty teams must be notified when an order is placed. Students ordering from Wayland Hall or Haden-Hart Hall dorms should meet the delivery person on the front porch. The delivery person is not to enter the dorm. Those ordering from Old Main should meet the delivery person at the north steps. Students should only place food orders in their own name. Personal food orders are not paid for with duty money. Advisors are free to place food orders for their advisees for special occasions at lunch. However, advisors need to make sure the food staff in the kitchen is aware of any such changes for the lunch count in advance.

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Students, whether day students or boarders, are required to wear certified bicycle helmets at all times when riding their bikes. Any student observed riding a bike without a helmet will have his/her bike confiscated until such time as he/she produces a helmet. Bicycles may be used only on School property and in authorized areas. Students may not ride on any public roads. When riding on bicycle trails, students must follow the rules for trail riding including the following: leave no trace, control your bicycle, always yield to walkers on the trail, never “spook”, frighten, or harass animals. Students may not borrow other students’ bicycles without express permission from the owner. The School does not provide storage, security or covered facilities for bicycles, and is not responsible for any damage to bikes that are stored or used on the campus. A student who abuses any of the rules pertaining to bicycle use may lose the privilege of riding a bicycle on campus or have the bicycle confiscated. Students participating in the Endurance Program will have their bikes stored in the Endurance Program Facility Room. Rollerblades, Non-Motorized Scooter, and Skateboards Protective headgear must be worn at all times. Skateboards, rollerblades and non-motorized scooters may be used only in designated areas. A student who abuses any of the rules which are developed and pertain to use of skateboards, rollerblades or scooters may lose the privilege of using them on campus.

SECURITY CAMERAS PLEASE BE AWARE THAT MOTION-SENSITIVE DIGITAL CAMERAS MONITOR THE DORMS IN THE HALLWAYS AND COMMON AREAS (NOT INDIVIDUAL ROOMS OR BATHROOMS.) THESE CAMERAS ALSO MONITOR ENTRY WAYS TO THE DORMS AND OUTSIDE WINDOWS OF THE DORM BUILDINGS.

STUDENT HEALTH CENTER /CLINIC Who Do I Go See When I’m Sick? The Student Health Center is staffed by nurses on premise from 6:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. The nurse on duty may be reached on weekdays until 5:30 p.m. by calling the School at (434) 823-4805 Ext. 226 during business hours. After 6:00 p.m. and on the weekends, the Duty Team Chief should be contacted at (434) 531-4967. How does the Student Health Center work? The Miller School of Albemarle Student Health Center is comprised of two parts: The Infirmary and the Nurse Clinic. Students report to the clinic to receive their morning and afternoon prescription medications prior to and are expected to do so outside of class time. Students also go to the clinic to be evaluated when they are feeling ill or are injured, or have any health questions or concerns. Students who are not able to attend classes or athletics due to illness, or need more supervisory nursing care may be required to stay in the infirmary. If a student checks into the infirmary and remains there for more than two full class periods, he/she must remain under the nurses’ care during athletics, until 5:15 p.m. that evening at the discretion of the nurse. If a student is in the infirmary for any length of time he/she may be restricted from competitive events, evening activities or trips. It is the nurses’ discretion as to when that student may check out. Students may not check themselves into the infirmary, and may only 71

stay or leave with the nurse’s orders. In the event the nurse is off campus, students should be directed to the student life offices. Medical forms are extremely important! MSA’s policy states that each student must have on file a 1) Registration/Medical Update form, 2) Proof of Health Insurance or copy of Insurance Card, 3) Current Physical record, 4) Personal Medical History, and 5) immunizations records showing that all immunizations are up-to-date. All students, new and returning, must have all of the forms above completed. Students should receive physicals before arriving at School. If the Release to Treat, Immunizations, and School Physical forms are not on file, School policy prohibits students from participating in any athletic activities, or any extra-curricular activities or trips occurring off-campus until required forms are on file. If boarding students are referred to medical specialists for any reason, these appointments will be scheduled by the nurse and transportation will be arranged for a fee. Parental permission will be obtained before the student goes to these appointments. Miller School of Albemarle will attempt to arrange for a driver to transport for boarding students to medical appointments during the academic school year. However, parents are encouraged to make arrangements for appointments and transportation during holidays and weekends whenever possible. If transportation is provided by Miller School of Albemarle the charge is $50 for appointments in Crozet, and $75 for appointments in Charlottesville. Parents will be billed for these charges. The School has an obligation to our students and their parents concerning student health. Therefore, all prescription medications will be turned into the nurse by parents or guardians, to be kept in the Nurse’s Clinic. The label on the medication container must match exactly the doctor’s prescription requiring how medication is to be given. If there is a change in direction as to how the medication is given, a change order on letterhead signed by the prescribing physician is required. A fax is acceptable. No change order for Class II medications is taken verbally. A written prescription is required for Class II medications and only the original may be filled at a pharmacy. Often parents will mail a student’s medications to the School. Medications should be mailed to the attention of the Miller School of Albemarle Nurse. When a parent brings medication to the School, he/she must give the medication directly to the nurse or Duty Team Chief. Medication should never be given to the student or packed in the student’s luggage. The School will not release medications to a student who is traveling home on a weekend leave. Medications must be handed off to a specified adult. The only exceptions are prescription skin creams for acne or rashes, and medicines dealing with diabetic or asthmatic conditions, and then only when these are registered with the nurse. “Over the counter” or “patent” medicines such as Tylenol and cough drops are kept in secure areas in each dorm and will be dispensed as deemed appropriate by the duty staff. Students are not permitted to keep such medicines in their possession. It is the student’s responsibility to get his or her prescription or non-prescription medications during non-academic times. (Please Note: these times are subject to change: however, students will be notified if changes are made.) Monday through Thursday 7:05 to 7:55 a.m. 6:00 to 6:45 p.m. in the Dining Hall

5:30 to 6:00 p.m. on Fridays

Saturday and Sunday 8:15 to 9:00 a.m. 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays

Bedtimes, as well as weekend medications, are packaged by the nurse to be dispensed either by the Duty Team Chief or a member of the Duty Team. Under no circumstances will students keep medication in their rooms except in extreme situations such as Type I diabetes, severe asthma or severe allergies. These situations need to be coordinated with the nurse. Students with diabetes are requested to have a mini refrigerator in their dorm room in order to store medication. It is highly recommended that these students carry a glucometer with them at all times, as well as a form of readily available sugar. Glucose tablets may be the easiest way to do this. Students with Type I diabetes must keep a log to review with the nurse on a weekly basis. This is in order to compute average weekly blood glucose levels to ensure that levels are within the target range. The student supplies his/her insulin and glucagon. Glucose tablets are always available in the clinic, as well as glucometer, lancets and insulin syringes. Prescription Medications We highly recommend that prescriptions be filled and refilled by the parent at the home pharmacy and hen given to the nurse or duty team member or mailed to the school nurse. It is important to make sure there is no gap between current prescription and the refill. The nurses will make every attempt to notify you at least one week before the refill is needed. If you are unable to fill a prescription, the nurses can have it filled at Parkway Pharmacy in Crozet (434823-6337). However, they must have the prescription and current insurance information. The cost for the medication will be billed to your account. There will also be a charge for picking up the prescriptions, and the students account will be billed accordingly. Student Injuries Occasionally, a student’s ability to participate in a school-affiliated athletic or other event will be affected by illness or injury. The School reserves the right to prohibit, restrict, or limit a student’s participation in any such event as a result of injury or illness which, in the sole discretion of the authorized School official, may negatively impact the safety or well-being of the individual student, the School community, or those against whom the student may compete. Please remember, however, that parental permission for participation when injured does not require the School to allow such participation. Concussions A concussion is a brain injury that is caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head; or by a blow to another part of the body with the force transmitted to the head. Concussions can range from mild to severe and can disrupt the way the brain normally works. Even though most concussions are mild, all concussions are serious and have the potential to result in complications including prolonged brain damage and death if not recognized and managed properly. Concussions are often described as the “unseen injury” and most sports related concussions occur without loss of consciousness. Signs and symptoms of concussion may show up right after the injury or take hours or days to fully appear. Any student-athlete suspected of having a concussion will be removed from play immediately and not allowed to return to sport until being evaluated and cleared by a licensed healthcare professional. Academic accommodations are also available to student-athletes who are recovering from a concussion. In order for a student-athlete to return to unrestricted sport activity he or she must not be receiving any academic accommodation as a result of their concussion, they must also be cleared by a licensed healthcare professional and complete a graduate return to play program. Further information about Miller School of

Albemarle’s concussion policy can be found at www.millerschool.org on the Athletics page. Any questions or concerns can be directed to the Certified Athletic Trainer, Kirsten Donkor.

Individual Counseling Services on Campus Should your child need individual therapy Dr. Philip Dupont of Poehailos, Dupont and Associates is a licensed clinical psychologist who is available for individual therapy. You can view information about Poehailos, Dupont and Associates at their website at www.Pdakids.com. Dr. Dupont, along with his associates, make up a multidisciplinary team of licensed experienced professionals who provide counseling, high quality assessments, consultation and family based treatment services. There is a charge for the counseling session that is covered under most insurance plans. All counseling sessions with a student are confidential. If you are interested in this service for your child, please contact either one of our Registered Nurses, Debbie Hackett or Anne Wilkerson at 434-823-4805 Ext. 226 to discuss making the necessary arrangements.

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The MSA program is both challenging and demanding. Therefore, it is necessary that students miss as few classes or days as possible during the academic year. Please review the School calendar as well as the daily schedule. Parents of day students should call the office at 434-8234805 by 8:15 a.m. to notify the School when their child will be late for School or not present for the day. Students, who wish to retrieve assignments for the day of absence, should email their teachers and advisor by 10:00 a.m. with that request. If you do not have internet access, please call the main office by 10:00 a.m. The Administrative Assistant in the main office will do his/her best to collect as many assignments as he/she can before the end of the day. If your student needs to leave school before the end of the school day, he/she must have a written request submitted by the parent/guardian to the Main Office. Day students may start to arrive on campus at 7:00 a.m. and should sign out by 6:00 p.m. unless they are on campus for practice or an athletic event. Day students that are on campus after 6:00 p.m. must notify a Duty Team member of their presence and location, Bullring, Old Main foyer or Canteen porch. Day students should arrive by 7:50 a.m. to allow time to sign in and be seated in class by 8:00 a.m. Day students will scan their ID cards or sign in in the foyer area of the north or south entrances of Old Main. Day students will have a mailbox, located in Mrs. Tyler’s office which is the second Student Life office of Old Main, need to check mailboxes on a regular basis Day students may request a locker from Mrs. Tyler in Student Life office, locks are not provided. Day students who drive to school may park their car on the gravel area in the south parking lot. They should not access their cars during the academic day. Cars should not be moved until you are ready to depart from campus. Students are not permitted to leave campus for lunch. Boarding students may not ride with day students at any time without written permission from both sets of parents/guardians filed and approved by the Student Life Office. 74

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In case of inclement weather, please call the main school number for details 434-823-4805 further information can be found. In case of prolonged absences, please complete a planned absence form from the main office to gain approval. Day students should be aware of the attendance policy outlined in the Parent/Student Handbook Day students are welcome to sign up for off-campus trips, if there is a fee associated with this trip the student’s account will be billed. It may also be necessary for the student to secure their own transportation. Day students that accumulate demerits in a week may be REQUIRED TO BE PRESENT ON CAMPUS and server ISS on the weekend. Day students eat lunch in the dining hall. Day students are welcome to join us for other meals as well for an additional cost. Be sure to scan your ID card and notify a Duty Team member should you like to take a meal other than lunch at MSA. Day students are not permitted in the dorms at any time other than for special events in which day students are invited by the Dorm Directors or Director of Student Life. For day students, please make the necessary arrangements each day at home for pick up so that a call home every day is not necessary.

BOARDING STUDENTS Dorms and Facilities Depending upon gender, “home” at Miller School of Albemarle for our boarding students is one of three residence halls. Wayland Hall is our residential hall for girls in grades 8 - 12. Wayland Hall is located just north of our Alumni Gym and adjacent to an attractive green space. Ms. Tyler and Mrs. Landseadel are the Dorm Directors at Wayland Hall. Ms. Tyler and Mrs. Landseadel plan all activities and oversee all policies and procedures applicable to dorm life at Wayland Hall. Typically, the Dorm Directors will honor one or more upper school students by selecting from a pool of applicants to be Resident Advisors in the dorm. Students who are selected based on a number of factors important to the efficient operation of a dormitory. Haden-Hart Hall is a girl’s honors dorm primarily for older students. Students are selected from a pool of applicants based upon certain criteria including but not limited to academic performance and behavior. Haden-Hart is located just north-west of Wayland Hall. Ms. Grant plans all activities and oversees all policies and procedures applicable to dorm life at Haden-Hart Hall. Typically, the Dorm Directors will honor one or more upper school students by selecting from a pool of applicants to be Resident Advisors in the dorm. Students who are selected based on a number of factors important to the efficient operation of a dormitory. Old Main serves as the dormitory for our male boarding students. Most of these students live in the rooms on the ground floor of Old Main, although certain rooms on the foyer level of Old Main also serves as living space. Governance in Old Main is overseen by Mr. Bard, Mr. Gibson and Mr. Davis who all live in Old Main. Mr. Bard, Mr. Gibson and Mr. Davis are charged with enforcing all rules and regulations applicable to Old Main boarders. Students are selected from a pool of applicants to be Resident Advisors in the dorm. Students who are selected based on a number of factors important to the efficient operation of a dormitory. 75

From late afternoon through lights-out weekdays and on weekends, groups of adults provide supervision at Miller School of Albemarle. These are our “duty teams.” Together with the adults referenced above, Duty Team members enforce school policies and procedures relating to dorm life, when on duty in the dorms. 1) One of Miller School of Albemarle’s goals is to provide a comfortable living space for each boarding student. 2) Dorm and common areas, (including lounge areas) are for the benefit of all boarding students, and it is incumbent upon everyone to maintain them in neat and good order. Dorms during the Academic Day Boarding students are not allowed to return to their dorms during the academic day. On Service Wednesdays, dorm will be available starting at 12:30 p.m. to allow students to change their clothes (if necessary) for their service obligation for the afternoon. All boarding students may request a locker to use during the school day for textbooks, notebooks, and so forth. If a situation arises during the school day and a boarding student must return to the dorm, they will need to located either their dorm director, Dena of Students or Director of Student Life to assist them. Dorms re-open to students at 2:45 p.m. each day. Reminder: Day students are not allowed in the dorms at any time! This includes the senior/honor rooms on the main floor of Old Main since these are dorm rooms. Students can use the north hallway that runs past these rooms but should not be stopping in these rooms to enter or to visit.

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Dorm rooms are furnished with a single bed, mattress and a mattress cover. The room also contains a chest of drawers, lockable wardrobe, desk, chair and mini blinds on the windows. Students are responsible for any damage to their rooms and furnishings Any damage will be repaired and the appropriate student’s account will be billed Students will sleep in their own rooms and beds Students will not enter another student’s room without that student being present Furniture cannot be relocated from one room to another Within each room, furniture shall not be moved, without express permission of the Dorm Director No pets of any kind are allowed. (This includes fish, hermit crabs, etc.)

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other items in bad taste including, without limitation, those suggesting or depicting drugs, tobacco or alcohol, may be displayed in rooms. For example, posters or flags suggesting violence, bigotry, nudity or misanthropy may be proscribed by the Dorm Director. “Good taste,” again, is within the judgment of the Dorm Directors. Students must consult the Dorm Directors before attaching anything to the walls in the dormitories, to be certain that the walls are not damaged in any way. Wall hangings (if used) must be flat against a wall and cannot be hung down the center of a room due to fire code regulations. Christmas lights (if used) must be the type of lights that have a fuse and must run along a wall (not down the center of a room.) Christmas lights must never be left on when a student is leaving for an extended period of time. Lights or fans left on in a room will cause a student to fail room inspection. No Christmas lights may be wrapped along the framework of the bed or furniture 

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DRY CLEANING The cost of dry cleaning other items will be charged to the student’s account. Students who have items that need dry cleaning will coordinate with his/her Dorm Director, and a time will be set up for turn-in and return. Normally a three-day service can be expected. Items requiring dry cleaning do not need to be marked with student identification.

LAUNDRY SERVICE On-Site Laundry Service We will continue with our on-site laundry service this year. To wash, dry and fold a load of clothes will cost $8.50 per bag. Turnaround time for turning clothes in and getting them back is around 3 days. Students may sign up for this service through their dorm directors. Self-Service Laundry Commercial grade washers and dryers are available for girls in the dorms. Boys can use the laundry room in the Canteen Building. A load of laundry will average from $3.25 - $3.50. A coin machine has also been installed. Students are reminded when doing laundry:   

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COMMUNICATIONS Student Mail Mail is picked up and distributed daily (except on weekends and holidays). The Student Mailing Address is: [Name of Student] Miller School of Albemarle Student’s Dorm (Old Main, Wayland Hall or Haden-Hart Hall) 1000 Samuel Miller Loop Charlottesville, VA 22903 Boarding students should check their mailbox located in Mrs. Cason’s Student Life Office at least once per day. Student E-Mail Students may access E-mail through MSA computers in the library or their personal computers. The School will issue email accounts during orientation in August. 

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Wall phones are available in both dorms for students to use. Phones automatically turn off at 10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and at 11:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Local calls and calls within the United States and Canada are free. All International calls will require you to have a long distance calling card No cell phone or stand-alone hotspot devices allowed

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Students are not permitted to receive or place calls during study hall, while academic classes are in session, or after lights out without specific permission. Students may make phone calls with permission in the main office between 3:20 p.m. and the beginning of sports.

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Inappropriate language on the phone will result in demerits and possible restrictions on using the phone

Dorm Phone Numbers Students may receive calls in the dorms on the phone numbers listed below during free time. This does not include the academic day (8:00 a.m. until 3:20 p.m.) If there is an emergency during the day, please call the main office number (434-823-4805) to have someone assist you. Students cannot take calls during Study Hall from 7:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. Dorm phones are turned off promptly at 10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. On Friday and Saturday nights, phones are turned off at 11:00 p.m. 80

Old Main 1-434-202-3522 Wayland Hall 1-434-202-5251 (Hall phones and Wayland Office) Haden-Hart Hall 1-434-202-5363 In case of emergency during the night, please contact the dorm directors: Old Main Rich Bard: 434-823-4805 ext. 268 or cell: 434-960-8228 Jeff Gibson: 571-232-5083 William Davis: 434-906-4869 Wayland Hall Antoinette Tyler 434-960-1636 Jessica Landseadel 434-953-6651

Haden-Hart Hall Erra Grant 804-437-3473 If you cannot reach them please call the duty phone: 434-531-4967

PLANNING FOR WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS Friday after sports until Sunday at dinner time is a period of time where we want our students to be safe and have FUN!!!    

We want to encourage as much participation in our weekend activities as possible Weekend activities posted outside the Student Life Office at 2:50 p.m. on Friday afternoons. Boarding students should come by at that time to sign up for weekend events. Day students are welcome to sign up for off-campus trips. If there is a fee associated with this trip the student’s account will be billed. It may also be necessary for the student to secure their own transportation. If you have ideas of activities for students to do on the weekend, contact Mrs. Cason, Director of Student Life or your class representative

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The leave request form must be turned in by 1:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. This is the responsibility of the students! Make plans in advance. Parent’s permissions to support the student’s leave request must be emailed or phoned in by noon on Thursdays of each week to Mrs. Tyler. The Student Life Office will not contact the parent for permission for the leave request. We do not grant “standing” permissions

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Boarding students need to fill out a leave request to go to homes on campus at the MSA. Students are not permitted to be at these houses without the appropriate leave request in place in advance. No exceptions!

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If a student leaves without the appropriate Leave Request Form completed and approved, or fails to sign out in the Sign Out Book in the presence of a faculty/staff member, the absence may be considered “absent without official leave” and will become a disciplinary matter.

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All students should have on file a Motor Vehicle Leave Form completed by their parent/guardian and detailing with whom they may leave campus. Students are responsible for understanding the contents of this form.

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Weekend leaves do not begin until after sports on Friday and ends at dinner (6:00 p.m.) on Sunday. Make sure to arrive back on campus on time. Leave your weekend location with sufficient time to account for “unexpected delays” like heavy traffic.

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Parents/Guardians, we ask that you scrupulously respect the time at which your son or daughter must be back on campus at the conclusion of any weekend leave. For all students who have been away on weekend visitation, the check-in time is not later than 6:00 p.m. on Sundays. Please respect these rules. Please do not expect our Sunday duty team members to have the time or the energy to create special or last-minute exceptions concerning the time by which students must have to return to campus on Sundays.

Five Day Boarding Leave Request Five day boarding students should sign out with the duty team by 6:00 p.m. on Friday evening and return by 6:00 p.m. on Sunday evening. It is important that they return on Sunday night. Five day boarding students are required to complete a “Five Day Boarder Action Slip” by 1:00 p.m. each Wednesday to indicate what their plans are for the upcoming weekend (are they leaving by 6:00 p.m. on Friday, not leaving until Saturday, or staying for the entire weekend, etc.) This slip must be completed each week by Wednesday and turned in to the Assistant Director of Student Life. Students will be charged for any additional nights they stay on campus (beyond the 5 days) and any activities they may participate in on Friday, Saturday or Sunday (before 6:00 p.m.). The charge for each additional night on campus is $100.00 per night. If a 5 day boarders have to stay on campus for sports or other school obligations such as, (games, drama, SAT’s, etc.) there is no charge to the student.

VACATIONS: PLANES, TRAINS AND BUSES Please review the School calendar. You will see that a travel day has been placed on the calendar for each of the major School holidays. Please be sure to use this day when making travel arrangements for your child. Tickets should be purchased well in advance and can be sent directly to the Assistant 82

Director of Student Life. The Assistant Director of Student Life will hold them in a safe place until departure time. Miller School of Albemarle is closed for Thanksgiving, Winter and Spring holidays. Parents are asked to understand that, these are vacation times for our faculty and staff as well as for your child, and we ask that you honor our requirement that all students leave and return on the scheduled times and dates, not before or after. All students must make arrangements to leave the MSA campus. Students will not be allowed to remain in the dorms over vacations or before the established time for return after vacations. Students are not permitted to leave early or return late from vacations or leaves. Students are to return to School after vacations and leaves by 6:00 p.m. on the correct day. If a student is delayed, he/she must call the School and advise the Duty Team of his/her new arrival time.

LONG-TERM STAYS OFF CAMPUS FOR BOARDING STUDENTS Over the past few years, we have had requests from current boarding students to stay in a hotel with a parent or relative for several weeks or months if the family member was going to be in the area for an extended period time. This become very disruptive to our program and creates numbers difficulties for our faculty and staff as well as the boarding student. We often grant leave for a boarding student to stay overnight in Charlottesville or the surrounding area when a family member is in town. However, extended stays are difficult and unfortunately it is not a request that we can honor unless there are very extenuating circumstances. Please contact the Director of Student Life, in advance if you have questions concerning this matter.

STAYING IN A HOTEL DURING HOLIDAY BREAKS Students are not permitted to stay alone or in groups in hotels where there is no adult supervision during holiday breaks when the dorms are closed. Students must have a responsible adult (if not a family member the adult must be 21 years of age or a family member who is at least 18 years old and has been granted permission by the studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parent/guardian to care for them over the entire break) who will be staying with them in the hotel (even if the student is 18 years old.)

PUBLIC TRANSPORTION Transportation by bus, train*, or air is available between Charlottesville, Virginia and many municipal transportation centers in the mid-Atlantic region. Miller School of Albemarle is 16 miles from the bus and train station and 22 miles from the airport. Car and taxi service are available to all points of public transportation. Charges for transporting students to/from train or bus station by the duty team will be $30.00 per trip. Transportation charges to/from Charlottesville Airport by the duty team will be $50.00 per trip. NOTE: Amtrak has changed its travel policy. All students traveling by Amtrak train must have a valid photo ID. Also, no student under the age of 16 is allowed to travel alone after dark. They must be accompanied by someone 18 years of age or older. Please make note of this change as you make transportation arrangements.

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Miller School of Albemarle can provide transportation to and from local public transportation centers within certain constraints, and for a cost to students approximating local cab fares. Miller School of Albemarle Duty Teams does not provide public transportation to airports or other common carrier terminals away from Charlottesville or before 8:00 a.m. Questions always arise about students traveling to and from school during the school year. Our duty teams will pick up students who arrive at the Charlottesville Amtrak Train Station, Greyhound Bus Station, and the Charlottesville Airport. (There is a fee charged to the student’s account for this service.) Students who arrive at Dulles or Reagan International in Washington DC or Richmond International Airport (or need to depart from these locations during the school year for holidays) can arrange transportation through the Assistant Director of Student Life. We use a local car service to transport students who are arriving or departing from airports outside of Charlottesville area. The charge for this service will be billed to your student’s account. Coordinating with other students who may also be departing from the same airport with a similar departure time will help cut down on the cost of the transportation for each student. NOTE: When reviewing the calendar for travel plans, please pay particular attention to when dorms close and open during the holidays so departures and arrivals can be coordinated accordingly. Travel plans for each of the major holidays are due to the Assistant Director of Student Life Office 3 weeks prior to the departure. Once the forms are in the student can then request transportation to Dulles in DC and the Charlottesville Airport to catch flights for the holiday but we cannot guarantee transportation if the travel information is not submitted according to the deadline. No flights should be made that require departure from the Miller School of Albemarle campus prior to 6:00 a.m. Local flights require passengers to check in 1 hour prior to departure (which means the earliest flight you should book from Charlottesville would be 7:30 a.m. or after.) Flights from DC/Richmond require check-in of 2 hours in advance of departure for domestic flights and check-in of 3 hours in advance of departure for international flights. Travel time from Miller School to Dulles in Washington DC is 2 ½ hours depending on traffic and to the Richmond Airport is out 1 ½ hours. Flights departing after 11:00 a.m. work best for domestic travel (and pick up by the car service) and noon or later for international flights. This allows enough time for travel to the airports as well as meeting the requirement time for passenger check-in. All of these factors should be considered as you make plans for travel to and from the MSA campus. Please feel free to direct any travel questions to the Assistant Director of Student Life. Travel questions and concerns should be addressed as early as possible to give adequate time to work through the details. PLEASE NOTE: Students should arrange travel so that it coincides with the stated travel days listed on the school calendar. Request for departing early for a holiday or returning late should be the EXCEPTION and not the RULE.

STUDENT AUTOMOBILES Because we realize public transportation does not always coincide with Miller School of Albemarle’s departure and return times, and essentially as a convenience to parents and guardians, the School allows student to park a vehicle on campus in accordance with the following guidelines: 

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Parents and students must sign the School Private Vehicle Form. Boarding students must turn in their keys to the duty team immediately upon arrival on the campus. Boarding students have an assigned key tag on the key tag board in the Student Life Office. Vehicles must be parked in designated student parking area. Under no circumstances may students drive School vehicles or privately-owned vehicles on School errands. No student may ride with another student without both sets of parents giving them written permission and with the approval of the Student Life Office. Vehicles must be locked at all times. Vehicles may only be used for driving directly between School and home or on weekend leave pass. Personal or recreational use of a vehicle during the school day is NOT permitted under any circumstances. Other uses of vehicles by students, for example to get to physical therapy appointment will be handled on a case-by-case basis after a detailed request is submitted to the DSL. Automobiles on campus are not exempt from the rules and restrictions governing the dorms and campus overall. Do not store unauthorized materials in cars as they are subject to search and seizure. Abuse of this privilege may result in the student not being allowed to keep the car at the School.

WHEN APPROVING PERMISSION FOR YOUR CHILD TO TRANSPORT OTHER STUDENTS, PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE RESTRICTIONS FOR DRIVIERS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 IN VIRGINIA: 1st YEAR OF DRIVING OR UNTIL 18 AFTER 1ST YEAR OF DRIVING OR UNTIL 18

NO MORE THAN 1 PASSENGER UNDER 18 NO MORE THAN 3 PASENGERS UNDER 18

Effective July 1, 2009, the new law prohibits Virginia drivers less than 18 years of age to operate a motor vehicle in Virginia while using a cell phone for calling, texting or emailing. Other Virginia Teen Driving Restrictions: Curfew Restrictions    

Under 18 year of age those who hold a learner’s permit or driver’s license cannot drive midnight to 4:00 a.m. unless accompanied by a parent/guardian Emergency Work or school sponsored event Responding to emergency call as a firefighter or rescue squad personnel

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Drivers under the age of 18 the law restricts drivers from using cellular or wireless telecommunication devices regardless if device is or is not hand-held

Use of cellular or wireless telecommunication devices can be used only in case of emergency or if lawfully parked or stopped.

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Student Property Lost and Found All property, including clothing, worn or brought to school, should be clearly marked with the studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name. The School cannot accept responsibility for the personal belongings of the students. Items marked with a name will be taken to the Student Life Office. Books should be placed on the bookshelves outside of the main office or the library. Items left unclaimed will be donated to a local charity immediately following winter break and at the end of the school year. Students should not bring large amounts of money or valuable items to school. Items Left in Hallways, Windowsills, Stairwells and Use of Lockers Many students (even though they have a locker) get in a habit of putting their textbooks, notebooks, backpacks, and athletic equipment on steps, in windowsills, hallways and stairwells at Old Main. This creates problems for housekeeping during the day as well as contributes to huge numbers of misplaced books, assignments and equipment. Items need to be kept in backpacks or lockers at all times. Any items found lying about will be turned over to the Director of Student Life. If a student continues to leave items in the common areas, demerits will be assigned and further action may be taken. We have limited locker space so locker assignments are done on a first come first serve basis. We ask that student share a locker with one other student in their same grade of their choosing. Students may not switch lockers without prior permission from the Assistant Director of Student Life. Storage shelves are located in the hallway by the north entrance for additional storage space. Storage of Valuable Personal Items Students are responsible for locking up/securing any valuable items. Miller School of Albemarle is not responsible for such security. Students may turn in valuable items to the Director of Student Life, or a Duty Team Chief, for safekeeping until items can be safely secured or sent home. MSA will not assume responsibility for any personal property which may be lost or stolen. Property security is the responsibility of the student at all times.

Dining Hall The Dining Hall serves as a place for students to meet and dine with their friends and Advisors. It also serves as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;classroomâ&#x20AC;? to teach our students valuable lessons in social interactions. A relaxed meal allows students to enjoy taking with friends, but also ensures an appropriately calm atmosphere. Faculty/staff will direct students toward such appropriate conversational levels. It is required that all students speak English at all times. Boarding students are encouraged to take all meals Sunday evening through Friday lunch. Nourishing food is available for students in the Dining Hall. Students are encouraged to spend at least 20 minutes in the dining hall with their advisor group each day. No food or beverage of any sort is to be taken from the Dining Hall or kitchen by any student with the exception of a piece of fruit. No student is permitted in the kitchen at any time. On Monday through Friday at a signal, usually a small bell, all students will stand and remain quiet for a blessing, to be lead by a student or faculty member at the commencement of lunch. Anyone making announcements in the Dining Hall will need to use the microphone in the back of the room so that everyone can hear. Chapel Decorum 86

Though used for a variety of programs, the Chapel is a consecrated church building. Appropriate dress and behavior are expect and shall be consistent with the Chapel being a House of God. Food and drink are not permitted in the Chapel at any time. Students should never have their feet on the pews or step over the pews. All students and faculty making announcements during the chapel program will need to come forward to use the microphone. Library          

Students may check out books for three weeks Books may be renewed as needed as long as someone else has not reserved them Students may check out magazines, other than the most current issue Materials are checked out at the computer at the main desk by scanning your student ID card and the material you are checking out. Materials that do not have a bar code may be sign out on the clipboard on the main desk Materials that are lost or destroyed will be charged to the student’s account for the cost of replacing those materials If a book is lost, it should be reported to the librarian immediately Computers in the library are hooked onto the School’s network. They perform the same functions as those in the computer lab. In addition, they have CD-ROM drives. Personal computer games may not be played on them Personal laptop computers may not be hooked up to the Miller network via wall jacks at any time. Students may be hooked up via the wireless network No food, drinks or chewing gum are allowed in the library at any time!

Alumni Gym Was constructed in the 1950’s, Alumni Gym is named in honor of the many former students who labored long and hard to raise the funds necessary to build the facility as well as to assist with its actual construction. A complete gym renovation was complete in 2011-2012 to provide a modern sport complex for the MSA program. All rules pertaining to the care and use of Alumni Gym are posted in the gym. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the rules as they are strictly enforced. Alumni Gym is dear to the hearts of many Miller School of Albemarle Alumni and, thanks to recent efforts, is in tremendous shape. Let’s keep it that way!

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Visitation must be in compliance with the notice posted on most School buildings.

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All “drop-in” visitors must check in with either a Duty Team member or Main Office personnel and, at that time, receive appropriate authorization. Student visitors need to be in one of three visitation areas – Sam’s Bistro, the canteen porch, the Bull Ring, or the main foyer in Old Main. Student visitors are not allowed in the dorms.

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Miller School of Albemarle welcomes it’s alumni back at all reasonable times but they MUST follow the visitation rules and policies.

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Any student who is dismissed, expelled, or withdrawn under threat of same may not thereafter visit the campus without advance written permission (in hand) from the Headmaster. 87

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Non-graduates who have left Miller School of Albemarle must call the Director of Student Life in advance of a proposed visit and obtain a written permission slip to return for a visit. The Duty Team in charge on a weekend or evening cannot provide this permission slip, so coming on campus without making these prior arrangements with the Director of Student Life is not possible.

CONSISTENCY FROM HOME TO SCHOOL TO HOME In order for students to fully benefit from our program it is crucial to have support and consistency from home to school in all aspects.

STUDENT BANK 

An Automated Teller Machine is available on campus for students to withdraw cash when needed. This machine is located next to Sam’s Bistro and is available each day 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m.

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International students can have a student bank account opened by his or her parent/guardian. Checks for International student bank accounts should be made out to the Miller School of Albemarle Student Bank. Accounts can be set up through the MSA Business Office.

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The Student Bank is opened at specified times during the week, and not on weekends. Plan ahead for any money needs you may have for weekend activities. The student bank hours are 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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Students are advised not to carry more than $20.00 on their person or in their rooms.

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The School cannot assume liability for money that is lost or stolen. DO NOT leave money out in your room or flash a wad of bills!

SAM’S BISTRO Sam’s Bistro is a gathering place on campus for students. Sam’s Bistro Hours are posted outside the Bistro door. Students may purchase food items, drinks and other refreshments at Sam’s Bistro. Purchases at the Bistro are made in cash (no charges.)

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Students wishing to have a visitor must have permission in advance from the Director of Student Life or her designee. While on campus, student guests must visit with students at Sam’s Bistro, the foyer in Old Main, or the Bull Ring area. Students are responsible for the actions of their guests. Visitors are expected to comply with School regulations, including but not limited to those rules dealing with tobacco, alcohol and drugs. Visitors must sign in with the Duty Team Chief in the presence of the student they are visiting. It is the student’s responsibility to see that this is done. 88

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Visitors permitted on campus shall depart School grounds by 6:30 p.m., or immediately following dinner, Monday through Thursday, and by 10:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday, and by 6:00 p.m., on Sunday or as otherwise approved for special functions. A student on disciplinary restriction may not have visitors except members of the immediate family, as authorized through the Director of Student Life or the Duty Team Chief. The presence of visitors does NOT release a student from prior school responsibilities. Students may invite their guest to dine with them for an additional charge billed to the student’s account. A sign-in sheet is available in the Dining Hall and the charges will be billed home in the student monthly billing. Student guest are not allowed to stay overnight in the dorms on campus. The School reserves the right to deny any person or person’s permission to visit the campus or properties at any time.

The Miller School of Albemarle Parents Auxiliary Mission Statement The Parents Auxiliary is committed to promoting a strong sense of community through activities which support the faculty, staff, students and families of the Miller School of Albemarle. Membership As a parent of a Miller School of Albemarle student you are automatically a member of the Parents Auxiliary. All members are strongly encouraged to become involved during the school year through volunteering or contributing financially. Parent Auxiliary Dues The Parent Auxiliary Dues is a onetime $50.00 fee that is billed to their students account at the beginning of the year. This fee covers the cost of all activities that the Parent Auxiliary provides for the year. The fee is only charged to boarding students’ parents. Faculty Support   

Monthly teacher appreciation luncheons Year-end reception for teachers Help with decorations in Old Main for holidays and special events

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Support for social activities Provide baked goods and special treats for various school events Help with special events

SCHOOL COMMUNICATIONS The heart of school-wide communication is Miller School of Albemarle’s website at www.millerschool.org. School news and announcements are updated daily. On the website you will find pages for the alumni, students, parents, faculty and staff. You will also find important documents, such as the Parent/Student Handbook and our College Counseling Handbook. Miller School of 89

Albemarle also has a blog http://millerschoolofalbemarle.wordpress.com/ and a photo site http://millerschoolofalbemarle.smugmug.com/ We encourage parents and students to visit the school website often for the lasted information.

TROUBLESHOOTING – WHOM DO YOU CALL? Regular Hours: Main Phone Number: 434-823-4805 Main Office Hours (8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Mon-Fri) Fax Number: 434-823-6617 Academic Questions – Student’s Teacher(s) Admissions Questions – Mr. Hale or Mrs. Gregory Athletic Questions – Mr. Braxton College Counseling Questions – Mr. Meagher Discipline Questions – Mr. Wawner Dorm – Boys - Old Main – Mr. Bard, Mr. Gibson and Mr. Davis Dorm – Girls -Wayland Hall – Ms. Tyler and Mrs. Landseadel Honors Dorm – Girls – Haden-Hart Hall – Ms. Grant Financial Matters – Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. Mummau Laundry Questions – Mrs. Cason Leave Requests – Mrs. Tyler Media and Public Relations Questions – Mr. France Medical Questions – Mrs. Wilkerson and Mrs. Hackett To leave a message during the day – Main Office To notify School of child’s absence – Main Office To request homework assignments – Student Teachers/Advisors Transportation Questions – Mrs. Cason or Mrs. Tyler Weekend Restrictions/Academic – Mrs. Brann Weekend Restrictions/Other – Mrs. Cason or Mr. Wawner Not Sure or Can’t Get the Designated Person – Mrs. Cason or Mrs. Tyler

WEEKEND AND EVENING HOURS A duty team of five faculty members and staff will be “on duty” for student supervision times listed below: Mondays - Thursdays 3:40 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Fridays 3:40 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. Saturdays 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. Sundays 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. The Duty Team Chief carries the cell phone, 434-531-4967, while on duty. Note that, if the Duty Team Chief is carrying that cell phone through an area in one of the buildings where reception is poor, you will get a recording and will be asked to leave a message. The Duty team Chief will retrieve those messages each hour. Again, we ask that you phone your student between the dinner hours and study hall hours (from approximately 6:00 p.m. to 7:20 p.m.) to reduce confusion during study periods which are 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Only emergency calls will be allowed during study hall hours. We do not consider confirmation of transportation and weekend social plans as constituting “emergencies” requiring 90

variance from this policy. Please do not be offended if we inquire as to the nature of a declared “emergency.” Parents or guardians are asked to check in with the Director of Student Life or Duty Team Chief whenever they come to visit. If you take your child off the “Hill,” you are asked to ensure that the student signs out and signs back in. Students under restriction may not leave the campus without express permission of the DSL, her designee, or the Headmaster. Students who leave the campus or the authorized areas with parents or guardians without following Leave Request rules, or while under restriction, are subject to School policies regarding unauthorized leave. Again, we ask that parents respect our rules in this regard. To allow parents to remove students from campus while under restriction, whether for demerits or Saturday Morning Study Hall, creates a problem administering our rules and causes morale problems, generally, on campus. Also, when a parent seeks to “bend the rules” for a student, what kind of message is sent to the student in question regarding the all-important concept of personal accountability? It is essential that parents observe the rules regarding restriction for their students. Please review the section in this handbook titled, Penalties for Weekly Accumulation.

WEEKDAY AND WEEKEND AFTER HOURS DUTY NUMBER If you need to contact someone at the school AFTER normal school hours (8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.) or if your child’s travel plans for returning to school changes over the weekend, PLEASE call the duty phone to report ANY changes to the Duty Chief. Do not call the Dorm Directors or dorm phones. The Duty Chief is responsible for documenting and/or making changes in travel arrangements if necessary between 6:00 p.m. on Friday night and 6:00 p.m. on Sunday night. Dorm directors may not even be at home at the time messages are left regarding changes. The duty phone number is: 434-531-4967.

PUBLICATIONS RELEASE By signing an enrollment contract and the Acknowledgement of receipt and Understanding of the Handbook, parents/guardians consent to the School’s use of each student’s name and likeness in all School publications and promotional or marketing materials, including without limitation, video, view book, newsletter and School Website use.

MILLER SCHOOL OF ALBEMARLE NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT Miller School of Albemarle does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, nationality, religion, or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship programs , athletics or other school related programs.

THE MILLER SCHOOL CALENDAR Please go to the Miller website (www.millerschool.org) and look for the calendar section. The calendar for the 2014-2015 year is posted. Please check it regularly because events are constantly being added.

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Verse 1 ‘Mid the mountains of Virginia ‘Neath the sky so blue Stands our noble Alma Mater Glorious to view. Chorus Lift the chorus, speed it onward Now let joy and gladness rule. Here’s to thee, our Alma Mater Here’s to Miller School! Verse 2 Rich the blessing she has given Deep our debt of love May we of her love and kindness Ever worthy prove. Chorus Verse 3 Now we join our hearts and voices Loud her praises tell And to our dear Alma Mater Bid a fond farewell. LOCAL HOTELS In Charlottesville  Boar’s Head Inn

Route 250 West Charlottesville, VA 22901 (434) 296-2181 www.boarsheadinn.com (approx. 11.46 miles from Miller)

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Courtyard Marriott

1201 W. Main Street (near the University of VA) Charlottesville, VA 22903 (434) 977-1700 www.courtyard.com/chodt (approx. 13.17 miles from Miller)

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1-266-430-2692 http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/chofi-fairfield-inn-andsuites-charlottesville-north (approx. 16.21 miles from Miller) 900 W. Main Street (near the University of VA) Charlottesville, VA 22901 (434) 923-8600 www.hampsuites.com (approx. 13.34 miles from Miller)

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Hampton Inn & Suites

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Holiday Inn

1901 Emmet Street N Charlottesville, VA 22901 (434) 977-7700 www.holiday-inn.com (approx. 15.32 miles from Miller)

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Hyatt Place

2100 Bond Street (approx. 15.5 miles from Miller) Charlottesville, VA 22901 (434) 995-5200 http://www.charlottesville.place.hyatt.com/

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Marriott Residence Inn

1111 Millmont Street Charlottesville, VA 22903 (434) 923-0300 www.residenceinn.com/chori (approx. 14.59 miles from Miller)

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Omni Hotel

235 W Main Street (on the Downtown Mall) Charlottesville, VA 22902 (434) 971-5500 www.omnihotels.com (approx. 14.24 miles from Miller)

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Red Roof Inn

1309 West Main Street (near the University of VA) Charlottesville, VA 22903 (434) 295-4333 www.redroof.com (approx. 13.15 miles from Miller)

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Sleep Inn & Suites

1181 – 5th Street Ext. SW Charlottesville, VA 22903 (434) 244-9969 www.choicehotels.com (approx. 12.70 miles from Miller)

In Waynesboro  Marriott Residence Inn 

Best Western

44 Windigrove Dr. (540) 943-7426 (approx. 18.00 miles from Miller) 109 Appletree Lane (540) 942-1100 (approx. 18.05 miles from Miller) 93

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Holiday Inn Express

20 Windigrove Dr. (540) 932-7170 (approx. 17.82 miles from Miller)

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Days Inn

2060 Rosser Ave. (540) 943-1101 (approx. 17.96 miles from Miller)

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Comfort Inn

2045 Rosser Ave. (540) 943-3888 (approx. 18.02 miles from Miller) 640 W. Broad St. (540) 942-1178 (approx. 16.710 miles from Miller)

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Inn at Afton

Bed & Breakfast  Rooster Hill

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Inn at The Crossroads

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Wayland Orchard

Rt. 250 (540) 942-5201 (approx. 13.18 miles from Miller)

5864 Wyant Lane Charlottesville, VA 22903 (434) 823-7744 www.Roosterhillbb.com (approx. 1.70 miles from Miller) 5010 Plank Rd. North Garden, VA (434) 979-6452 www.Crossroadsinn.com (approx. 5.52 miles from Miller) 6474 Apple Green Lane, Crozet (434) 823-7323 www.waylandorchard.com (approx. 6.46 miles from Miller) email: dfwayl@embarqmail.com

THINGS TO DO Following is a sampling of activites in the Miller School area:  John Paul Jones Arena at The University of Virginia (www.johnpauljonesarena.com) 

Boar’s Head Ballooning (250 East)

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Visit Monticello / Ashlawn (Monticello Mountain)

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Frontier Culture Center (Staunton, VA – west of School)

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Historic Lexington (Lexington, VA – west of School)

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Wintergreen Resort

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Historic University of Virginia Campus

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Charlottesville Pavilion on the Downtown Mall

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Paramount Threater

(www.theparamount.net) 94

(www.charlottesvillepavilion.com)

FLORIST Following is a selection of florists in the Miller School area:  Couture Design Flower Shop Crozet, VA (434) 823-4942 (Will deliver to Miller)

RESTAURANTS Following is a selection of restaurants in the Miller School area: In Waynesboro  Applebee’s 900 Lew Dewitt Blvd.  Cracker Barrel 101 Appletree Lane  Ruby Tuesday’s 1941 Rosser Ave.  Golden Corral 51 Apple Tree Lane  New Ming Garden 316 Federal Street  Buffalo Wild Wings 437a Tiffany Dr.  McAlister’s Deli 740 East Town Center, Ste. A  Logan’s Roadhouse 156 Lucy Lane  Panera Bread 1101 Red Top Orchard Rd

540-949-7300 540-942-0156 540-943-1610 540-941-2486 540-942-8800 540-943-9464 540-949-8649 540-949-9925 540-949-5804

In Charlottesville  Aberdeen Barn  Carmello’s  Old Mill Room  C&O Restaurant  Fleurie Restaurant  Immigrant Soul Restaurant  The Continental Divide  The Downtown Grill  The Melting Pot  Metropolitan Restaurant  Flaming Wok  Outback Steakhouse  Tempo Restaurant & Bar

2018 Holiday Dr. 400 Emmet St. The Boar’s Head Inn 515 E Water St. 108 3rd St. NE 310 Main St. E. 811 W Main St. 201 W Main St. 501 Water St. E. 214 W Water St. 1305 Seminole Trail 355 Albemarle Square 117 5th St. SE

434-296-4630 434-977-5200 434-972-2230 434 971-7044 434- 971-7800 434-977-8200 434 984-0143 434- 817-7080 434-244-3463 434-977-1043 434-974-6555 434-975-4329 434-244-0217

In Crozet  Bangkok Thai ’99  Crozet Pizza  Dairy Queen  Duner’s  Fardowners  La Cocina del Sol  Mudhouse

540 Radford Lane #700 5794 Three Notch’d Rd. 1248 Crozet Ave. Rt. 250 West The Square in Crozet 1200 Crozet Avenue The Square in Crozet

434-823-5881 434-823-2132 434-823-6585 434-823-8352 434-823-1300 434-823-5469 434-823-2240

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Sal’s Pizza Subway Tea House Three Notch’d Grill Mountainside Grill Dominos Pizza Otto’s Sam’s Hot Dog

Other Businesses In Crozet  Auto Parts  Bank of America  B&B Cleaners  BB&T Bank  Blue Ridge Builders Supply  Crozet Eye Care  Crozet Hardware  Crozet Library  Crozet Post Office  Dollar General  Georgetown West Day Spa  Great Valu (Grocery Store)  Harris Teeter  Parkway Pharmacy  University of VA Credit Union

Crozet Shop Plaza 5786 Three Notch’d Rd. 325 Four Leaf Lane #6 5792 Three Notch’d Rd. 375 Four Leaf Lane 325 Four Leaf Lane Ste. 5 325 Four Leaf Lane Ste. 8 5786A 3 Notch'd Rd

434-823-1611 434-823-4559 434-823-2868 434-823-4626 434-823-7080 434-823-7752 434-823-4200 434-205-4438

5760 Three Notch’d Rd. 1214 Crozet Ave. Crozet Ave. 550 Radford Lane 52241 Rockfish Gap Tpke 325 Four Leaf Lane The Square in Crozet 5791 Three Notch’d Rd. Crozet Ave. Crozet Shop Plaza The Square in Crozet Crozet Shop Plaza 545 Radford Lane Bld. A The Square in Crozet 325 Four Leaf Lane Ste. 1

434-823-4383 434-823-4331 434-823-4141 434-823-4341 434-823-1387 434-823-4441 434-823-4381 434-823-4050 1-800-275-8777 434-823-2591 434-823-4247 434-823-1184 434-823-6337 434-823-7689

INDEX Academic Behavior Policies Academic Probation Academic/Athletic Awards Acceptable Language Advisors Advanced Placement Classes Appropriate Entertainment Attendance Policy Bullying Chewing Gum Class Rotation Schedule Classroom Conduct Code of Conduct College Entrance Information/College Visits Communication

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Conversational Language Curriculum Daily Schedule Day Students Demerits/Major and Minor Offenses Discipline System Disrespect Issues/Insubordination Dorm Phones Dorms During the Academic Day Dorm Rooms Drugs and Alcohol Educational Support Services Enrichment Program Evening Study Hall Five Day Boarding Food Delivery to Campus Gambling Grades/Grade Reporting Graduation Requirements Hazing Handbook Highlights Help Sessions Honor Code and Honor Pledge Hotels in Charlottesville/Waynesboro Area Individual Counseling Services on Campus Lake Rules Laundry Service (on-site and self-service) Life Safety /Fire Local Attractions (Things to do in the area) Local Businesses/Restaurants Long Term Stays Off Campus Miller School of Albemarle Calendar

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INDEX Miller School of Albemarle History Miller School of Albemarle Song Miller School of Albemarle Traditions Nondiscrimination Statement Out of Bounds Areas Parents Auxiliary Prescription Medications Public Displays of Affection Publications Release School Administrators School Closing or Delays School Committees Security Cameras Service Program Sexual Harassment

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Sexual Language and Activity Between Students Socializing Off Campus Special Events Student Bank Student Guests Student Leadership Supervised Study Hall during the Academic Day Swimming Pool Rules Tobacco Transcripts Troubleshooting Visitors on Campus Weapons Weekend/Evening Hours Weekend Leave Request

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