LINGO & TRADITIONS

Jbs

JOHN BREWSTER SCHOLAR

The highest level of recognition on campus earned through contributing positively to the community.

Citizenship

Good all-around standing in the community as part of the recognition system.

The Smith

The Smith Center for Athletics and Wellness.

The Ac

Pronounced “ack.” The academic building where most classes are held.

Lifer

A four-year Brewster student.

Seminar

SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING

A class that teaches life skills for students built into your schedule.

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“ESTA”

The Esta Or Just

Short for Estabrook, it’s more than just a dining hall, this is a common spot for students to gather during free periods or for a night out.

CHECK-IN

The time when you need to check into the dorm with your Community Living Parent.

Senior Seals

A tradition that allows only seniors to step on the three Brewster seals located throughout campus.

CLP COMMUNITY LIVING PARENT, each dorm has an adult living in your home away from home.

THE E.C.

THE EAST CRESCENT

Located in the Smith Center where we have batting cages and rowing tanks.

Learn common Brewster terms to get you started!

Mud

MOVING UP DAY

An end-of-year academic awards ceremony.

ALL-SCHOOLS

Bi-weekly community meetings at Anderson Hall.

Quad Cup

Friendly seasonal competition among the four dormitory quads.

Grayson Student Center

Relax and be creative in this newly renovated space and home of the new dance studio, theater, ceramics studio, robotics lab, arts classrooms, cafe, and more!

Winter Carnival

A week during the winter trimester when academic teams compete for the coveted trophy!

Night Out

Earn an evening out by being on Citizenship or JBS.

The Bell And The Bobcat

At Brown Field. Pat the bronze Bobcat for good luck. Ring the bell for victory.

A Week

The weekly schedule that includes Saturday classes.

B Week

The weekly schedule that does not include Saturday classes. (A and B weeks alternate throughout the year.)

Special Note For Parents

Call our Director of Dining Services to order a birthday cake for your child that will be shared that night in their dorm.