Resident Student Handbook

Mission Statement

Chaminade College Preparatory School, an independent Catholic Day and Resident school sponsored by the Society of Mary, is dedicated to cultivating the inherent gifts, skills, and talents of young men in grade 6 – 12 so that they are prepared for success in college and in life. This is accomplished through emphasis on the “Characteristics of Marianist Education.”

 Educate for Formation in Faith

 Provide an Integral, Quality Education

 Educate in Family Spirit

 Educate for Service, Justice, and Peace

 Educate for Adaptation and Change History

Chaminade College Preparatory school is named for the man who founded the Brothers of Mary. William Joseph Chaminade was born in France in 1761. The youngest of thirteen children, he became a diocesan priest, living through one of the most dangerous periods in history, the French Revolution. France at this time underwent a period of upheaval in which the Catholic Church was, to say the least, unpopular with the “enlightened” men who governed the country after the execution of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. Religion was on the decline; churches had been taken over by the government. Father Chaminade was forced into exile in Spain.

While in Spain, Father Chaminade finalized the plans he had already begun for bringing back Catholic life to France. He had decided on groups composed of persons who had something in common: the young, the old, priests, sisters, single men and women, and married men and women. These groups met periodically, mostly around Bordeaux, France, for mutual help and instruction in their religion. The group spirit was that of the early church in the first century, with its special emphasis on the place of the Mother of God among them. Eventually, each group multiplied its original number many times over. All these groups together were known as the Family of Mary. To perpetuate the Family of Mary, Father Chaminade founded the Brothers of Mary.

In 1817, seven young men, all from different professions: one seminarian, one college professor, two businessmen, and three tradesmen, approached Father Chaminade and volunteered to become the first brothers. As more young men came to join the Brothers, Father Chaminade saw the advantages that would come to France if the brothers would take as their special work the education of the youth of the country. Gradually the brothers worked into the school system in France. St. Stanislaus College in Paris became, perhaps, the most famous school run by the brothers. Father Chaminade had concluded correctly that in schools there was the greatest opportunity to make a lasting impression on young men by offering to them an excellent Catholic education.

On Epiphany Day, 1850, while studying church history, Father Chaminade suffered a stroke. He never regained his voice after that moment. Father Chaminade died in his

eighty-ninth year, his seventy-fifth year of vows, confident that Mary’s work was permanently established, as she had inspired him at Saragossa. At the time of his death, there were over six hundred Brothers of Mary.

Towards the end of his life, Father Chaminade began receiving requests for brothers to come to America and establish schools. In 1849 Father Leo Meyer, S.M., arrived in Cincinnati, Ohio, in the middle of a cholera epidemic; but despite the adverse circumstances, he established the fastest growing branch of the Brothers of Mary. It was not long before he himself received requests from all over the United States to send Brothers and priests to establish and staff schools.

The Society of Mary purchased the property for Chaminade College Preparatory School in January, 1906. Three years later ground was broken for the administration and classroom building. In the summer of 1910, the first faculty was announced. In the first year there were two students in the fifth grade, three in the sixth, and two in the eighth. The high school held seven students. Chaminade was described as “A Catholic boarding and day college for boys and young men, located near the Creve Coeur Branch of the Missouri Pacific Railway, three miles west of Clayton on Denny Road (now Lindbergh Boulevard).

In the initial years of the school, the brothers, priests and resident students lived in what are now the north and south wings of the third and fourth floors of Chaminade Hall. These were open dormitories according to the custom of the day. A few seniors had private rooms on the fourth floor, now occupied by classrooms. In 1957, Canning Hall was completed. The two-story brick building on the south end of the campus was named for Father James Canning, S.M., who for many years was a dedicated and kindly chaplain at Chaminade.

Canning Hall, the present home for the resident students, houses 51 resident rooms, nine prefect rooms, four multi-shower bathrooms (two on each floor), three club rooms, two storage rooms, and one office. Each resident room is equipped with a bed, a desk, a chest of drawers, a closet or wardrobe for each student. Seniors usually have their own room, while juniors through sixth graders will have a roommate.

Resident Program

The Resident Department provides a program to further implement the mission of Chaminade College Preparatory School. It is a program for young men from across the United States and around the world who wish to attend Chaminade and for current Chaminade students who need temporary housing. The Resident Department staff strives to positively affect these young men in the formation of their morals, in the development of their values, in the development of their study skills, and in their adjustment to community living.

The Resident Program seeks to create a family like atmosphere. In order to accomplish this, resident students must conduct themselves in a moral, mature, and responsible manner. In addition, each resident student and his family must agree to support the mission and guidelines of the resident program and school.

The Resident Program is integral to the Chaminade school family. It has a rich tradition and offers to the school geographic and cultural diversity.

Spirituality:

Chaminade is first and foremost a Catholic Marianist school. As such, resident students receive the advantage of a Christian atmosphere based upon the Characteristics of Marianist Education. While the resident staff recognizes that not all resident students are Catholic, or even Christian, it does expect each resident student to conduct himself in a manner consistent with the teachings of the Catholic religion.

Resident students can expect to be treated with fairness, compassion, and justice by all members of the resident staff who conduct themselves appropriately at all times, and who strive to serve as role models for the resident students. All Catholic resident students will be expected to attend mass on Saturday evening or Sunday and will be accompanied by the resident director or prefect(s).

Academics:

The resident program emphasizes a structured study environment including an atmosphere of quiet study. Prefects are generally available to help students with their academic challenges. In addition, other students may be available to help tutor when appropriate. Each student spends at least one and one-half to two and one-half hours daily in study.

The Resident Director monitors each student’s academic progress. Progress reports and report cards are issued on a regular basis. There are levels of achievement that students are expected to attain throughout the school year. In certain instances a resident student’s lack of progress will necessitate additional study time.

Physical Development:

Participation in interscholastic sports by resident students is highly encouraged. Chaminade has interscholastic competition in the following sports: football, basketball, soccer, cross country, swimming, wrestling, ice hockey, water polo, track& field, baseball, tennis, volleyball, lacrosse, rugby and golf.

Resident students are expected to participate in a recreation program organized and supervised by the resident staff. These activities include, but are not limited to, volleyball, softball, basketball, swimming, soccer, and other games. The indoor pool, the gyms, and the practice fields are available to the resident students and are supervised by the resident staff.

Development of Individual Interests:

Resident students are encouraged to participate in other co-curricular activities. The following are available: school yearbook, school newspaper, art club, photography club, drama club, speech and debate club, Marianist Life Community, and others. Very significant are the various student activities, including dances and “rec nights.”

Chaminade has an award winning band, with band periods scheduled into the daily curriculum for those who choose this elective. The fact that all these activities take place just a few steps away from the home for the resident students makes these activities readily accessible to them. Finally, with all the home sports events and other home activities, the resident students should never be without something positive to do.

The resident staff will provide transportation to a variety of school sponsored events. If groups of four or more need a ride to some activity, the staff is more than willing to provide that ride. There are additional resident program-specific social events throughout the year. School facilities such as the pool, gyms, and weight room may be used by the resident students if the facility is available and can be supervised by the resident staff. Finally, there are three clubrooms with a T.V., cable television and games.

Cultural Advantages:

Resident students from around the world live in Canning Hall. Living with students from a variety of cultures provides each student opportunities to experience these diverse beliefs, cultures and values.

Esto Vir:

Chaminade is dedicated to educating the whole man, thus our motto, “Esto Vir.” A harmonious blend of study, work, play and prayer is offered so that a young man has a balanced attitude towards life and is a full participant in all that life has to offer.

John A. Waldron Award:

This award is given to a graduating senior who has demonstrated during his stay in the dorm that he has lived up to the standards set by the resident program. This senior must have lived in the dorm for at least three years and must have contributed significantly to the resident formation program. Cooperation and sharing in the family environment are major factors in the selection process. All prefects and the Resident Director will nominate and choose this award winner

Contact Information

Residence Hall Phone – 314.692.6700

https://www.chaminade-stl.org/boarding-program/boarding-letter

Resident Director:

Mr. James A. Chrismer jchrismer@chaminade-stl.org

Adult Staff:

Mr. Brett Pahl bpahl@chaminade-stl.org

Ms. Tea Siradze tsiradze@chaminade-stl.org

Mr. Mark Baczynski mbaczynski@chaminade-stl.org

Mr. Chris Marsek cmarsek@chaminade-stl.org

Parents Club Liaison:

Mrs. Laura Janson ljanson@chaminade-stl.org

Daily Schedules

Monday through Friday: 6:15 – 7:00 Rising 7:00 – 7:50 Breakfast*

8:00 – 2:50 Classes

2:50 – 4:30 Free Time/Extra-curricular activities

4:30 – 5:30 Supervised Study Hall**

5:30 – 6:00 Dinner***

6:15 – 7:45 Organized Recreation

8:00 – 9:30 Supervised Study Hall

9:30 – 10:00 Free Time

10:00 pm Lights out for 6th through 10th graders 11:00 pm Lights out for 11th and 12th graders

*When students leave the residence hall for breakfast, they will not return to their rooms until 2:45. Students should be fully dressed and prepared for classes. Sick students should report to the nurse.

**If students are involved in extracurricular practices/games or other co-curricular activities during this time, they are exempt from this study hall.

***All resident students are required to be at dinner at 5:30 unless they are involved in extracurricular activities with no exceptions.

Friday Evening Schedule:

2:45 – 6:00 Free Time

5:30 – 6:00 Dinner

10:30 pm Curfew for 6th – 8th graders

11:00 pm Curfew for 9th graders

11:30 pm Curfew for 10th graders

12:00 am Curfew for 11th graders

12:30 am Curfew for 12th graders Lights Out (1:00 for seniors)

Saturday Schedule: 8:00 am Breakfast (Optional) 12:00 pm Lunch 12:30 pm Free Time & organized activities 5:00 pm Mass (Required for Catholic students) 5:30 pm Dinner 6:30 pm Free Time 10:30 pm Curfews begin (same as Friday) 12:30 pm Lights Out (1:00 for seniors)

Sunday Variation: Morning Optional religious services (Required for Catholic students if not in attendance Saturday evening)

7:30 pm Supervised Study Hall (all students must return by this time)

10:00 pm Lights Out begins (same as Mon. – Fri.)

Resident Student Regulations

It must be understood that the resident department is not merely providing housing while the student attends Chaminade, but it is also providing a resident program to further develop the student according to the school’s mission statement. All resident students and their parents or guardians must accept this concept in order for the student to be part of the resident program. Accepting this philosophy means that the resident student will make every effort to participate in the program, and will accept the responsibilities that go along with the formation program.

Standards of behavior are designed to ensure an orderly and harmonious atmosphere in which the rights of the individual and the good of the resident student body are preserved and the educational goals of the school can be achieved. Each student is expected to adhere to the rules and regulations established for the good of all.

Underlying the concepts of privileges and responsibilities, there are three principles that are primary: honesty, respect for those in authority, and self-control. Certain actions are intolerable because they undermine the goals of the school and infringe on the rights of others. Among activities that will be subject to severe disciplinary action including suspension and/or dismissal are the following: the sale, purchase, and/or use of drugs (including steroids, alcohol, and nicotine); vaping; bullying; fighting; lying about a serious matter; hazing; racism; disrespect to the resident staff; stealing; and vandalism of school property or the property of others. Students, whose behavior is injurious to the reputation of Chaminade College Preparatory School even when students are not under school jurisdiction, may be subject to disciplinary action, which may include suspension and/or dismissal.

The regulations for resident students have been developed with the welfare of the entire group of resident students in mind as well as concern for the individual student. There is a constant attempt to involve the students in the development of these regulations. The dorm council will provide valuable input to the resident staff concerning the regulations. The resident staff realizes that these young men are not yet adults and efforts to make them such before they are ready will fail. It is then the task of the staff to assist them to the point where they will sacrifice and cooperate for the common good. Besides their welfare, the different levels of maturity for sixth graders through seniors are also taken into account when establishing norms of conduct. Therefore, the privileges and responsibilities that accompany the dormitory regulations vary according to division. Hopefully, in this way, a student can prepare himself for college life and beyond.

When a resident student returns from an approved sign out destination, he is under resident jurisdiction from the time he arrives on campus. He must sign in with his prefect immediately upon arrival, must follow all school and resident regulations, and may not leave campus again without permission. Although the resident program is an important part of Chaminade College Preparatory School, it has its own set of regulations and discipline procedures. Since Canning Hall is the home of our resident students, it is believed that they should be allowed most of the privileges of the day student has when he leaves school for his home. Problems from school should not always follow the student home. The resident staff makes every effort to keep school discipline and resident discipline separate. It must be understood, however, that being dismissed from the dorm will involve dismissal from school. It is upon these concepts that the following rules and regulations are based:

General:

 No students (resident or day) are allowed in the dorm during the school day. The residence hall will be locked from 7:30 until 2:45.

 International students should not speak their native language. English should be spoken everywhere including the halls, clubrooms, classrooms, cafeteria and at off campus activities

 All resident students are encouraged to socialize with day students and to participate in the extracurricular and co-curricular activities that Chaminade College Preparatory School offers.

 If Chaminade issues an I-20 to an international student, that student must live on campus in Canning Hall. There are no exceptions to this rule.

Forms:

 Resident students must have on file all of the forms available on the website before moving into the dorm. These include:

o Physical

o MSHSAA release (High school only)

o Consent to treat a minor

o Insurance identification

o Immunization records

o Parental permission form

o I-94

Residents’ rooms:

 Rooms are to be locked at all times when the student is not present in his room.

 Resident students will be charged for lost keys.

 Residents are not to enter others’ rooms without their permission.

 Male guests are permitted in student rooms and in the club rooms, but the resident student must be present and is responsible for any and all guests.

 Room decorations and alterations are subject to the approval of the resident staff. However, desks should be arranged in a way that the screen of the student’s laptop is visible to prefects as they walk by the room. In addition, beds must remain in the bunks

 Stereos are allowed in the rooms at a reasonable volume.

 Extension cords are prohibited. Potentially hazardous electrical equipment is prohibited. Surge protectors must be used in place of extension cords.

 Resident students are required to keep their rooms neat and clean. Inspections will be done every Sunday and Wednesday evening by a prefect or the Resident Director.

 Rooms and personal property may be searched at any time for any illegal or inappropriate items.

 Steam cookers are allowed in the rooms as long as the room is kept clean and neat. Cookers will be confiscated if utensils and pots are not cleaned after use or if there are spills on the carpet.

Club Rooms:

Club rooms are provided for the use of the resident students. Their use is for relaxation and leisure. There is one club room to be used only by students on that floor equipped with a television for the residents’ entertainment. In addition, there is a “common” room for all students on the second floor that contains a pool table and various other games. All equipment should be used as it was intended when purchased. Any misuse of the equipment will result in loss of privileges and replacement cost for any broken items.

Phones:

Students may use cell phones during their free time only, not during study time. Students must be willing to share contact information (phone number, GroupMe, etc…) with the prefects so that contact can be made in case of emergencies.

Cars:

Juniors and seniors may have cars and parental permission must be on file. Use of the car is by resident staff permission only and may be restricted. The Resident Director may retain possession and control of car keys. Cars must be parked in the assigned parking spaces only.

Meals:

Breakfast and lunch food line service during the school week is under both the resident department and the school’s supervision. It is strictly forbidden for resident students to buy food for someone else. Breakfast and lunch during weekends and holidays are supervised by the resident staff. Resident students are expected to display proper eating habits and to clean up after themselves. Students will eat at the scheduled time only without exception. Microwaves are available in the club rooms for heating snacks.

Dismissal from the Residence Hall:

A resident student’s dismissal from the dorm for violations of any rules listed in this manual shall be initiated by the Resident Director and will follow the same procedure and appeals process as is described in the Student Handbook.

Study Time:

 All resident students are expected to be in their rooms and actively studying for their classes during assigned study times. Anyone participating in a schoolsponsored extracurricular activity may be excused if that activity is taking place during the study period. Doors must be kept open during study period and an atmosphere of quiet will be maintained in order for all to study effectively. Computer screens should be visible from the doorway.

 Extended, late night study after lights out will be the exception and not the rule. Prefect permission is required. Study times are periodically adjusted during the year to allow resident students to attend school sporting contests, for special events, and for exams. The resident staff will communicate adjustments. A student’s academic progress is vital and will be monitored by the resident staff. If a student’s progress is in question or his grades are not satisfactory to the resident staff, that student may require additional study time.

Room Allocation:

Every effort is made to place students in rooms that will best serve the student. Each floor will consist of students in similar grades, the first floor being reserved for juniors and seniors and the second floor for 6th through 10th graders. Room assignments will be made by the Resident Director prior to the students’ arrival.

Computer, Internet and E-Mail Access:

Each student will be required to sign an Acceptable Use Policy at the beginning of the school year. All students are also required to check their email twice per day (morning and evening) for messages from the residence hall staff. Abuse of Internet privileges will result in the suspension of privileges and possibly confiscation of the laptop by the prefect or Resident Director.

Extra-Curricular Activities:

Participation in Chaminade extracurricular and co-curricular activities by resident students is highly encouraged. Students involved in an activity may be excused form study and dinner if that activity is taking place during those items. It is the student’s responsibility to inform the resident staff and the cafeteria staff of such absence in order for adjustments to be made using the QR code in the Canning hallway.

Sign-Outs, Curfews/Bedtimes, Weekends, and Holidays

 Whenever the resident student leaves campus, he must sign-out and upon his return to campus, he must immediately sign-in. All information requested on the sign-out form must be completed in a neat and accurate manner. When signing in and out, resident students must do so for themselves only. Resident students who plan to sign-out for the weekend or special holidays must have a prefect’s permission to do so. In order to receive permission, the student must have parental permission and permission from the parents of the home where he will stay. The resident’s Parent Permission Form turned in at the beginning of each school year may serve as parent permission for the resident student. In all cases, the prefect on duty or the Resident Director has the final say. Students who remain on campus for any part of the weekend are directly responsible to the prefects on duty. They must keep the prefects accurately informed of their whereabouts and seek permission as required. Students who return to campus

during the weekend must sign in with the prefects on duty. Once a student has returned to the campus, he must get permission if he leaves the property again.

 The dorm officially closes Thanksgiving Day, during Christmas and Spring Breaks, Easter Sunday, and the day following the official end of school. All residents must be out of the dorm during those periods of time. The holiday periods during the school year have been arranged with the resident students in mind. Therefore, leaving school early or returning late for school after a holiday should be extremely rare. Permission will only be granted after consultation between the Resident Director and the Principal.

Resident Calendar 2023 - 2024

Resident Hall opens for Esto Vir International Program

Esto Vir International Program and new parent orientation begins

Residence Hall opens for returning students

First day of classes for all students

Thanksgiving Break begins @ 2:45 pm

Thanksgiving Break ends

Christmas Break begins @ 11:45 am

August 6, 2023

August 7, 2023

August 13, 2023

August 17, 2023

November 21, 2023

November 26, 2023

December 19, 2023

(Students must remain in classes until the completion of exams. No early flights are allowed. Canning Hall is closed during Christmas Break. Return flights must be scheduled so that students are in class on the first day of the second semester)

Christmas Break ends

First day of classes for the second semester

Spring Break begins @ 2:45 pm

January 7, 2024

January 8, 2024

March 14, 2024

(Students must remain in classes until the completion of school. Canning Hall is closed during Spring Break.)

Spring Break ends @ 5:00 p.m.

Easter Break begins @ 2:45 p.m.

Easter Break ends

Senior Graduation

8 th Grade Completion Ceremony

Last day of classes and exams for all other grades

Residence Hall closes @ 11:00 a.m.

Absence from School and/of the Dorm:

March 17, 2024

March 27, 2024

April 1, 2024

May 19, 2024

May 23, 2024

May 23, 2024

May 24, 2024

 If a resident student feels too ill to attend school, he must immediately inform the prefect and report to the school nurse. If the nurse deems the illness to be serious, the student will remain in the infirmary and may not participate in any after school activities or athletic practices/events.

 If a resident student is to be absent from the dorm and/or school while at home, his parents must inform both the resident director and the school office on the morning of the absence. Upon his return, a student must bring a signed note to school.

 In case of serious illness notify prefect immediately. No over the counter medications should be brought to the residence hall. Never take home remedies or medication without prefect’s consent.

 Juniors and seniors may leave school to visit colleges. This approval is given by the school’s guidance office and all rules, regulations and procedures must be followed. If it appears that too much school is being missed, the resident director may deny permission for a college visit.

Smoking:

The residence and campus is a smoke-free area. It is illegal for anyone to smoke on the premises. See the school agenda for disciplinary action

Medication:

No medication of any kind may be kept in the dorm room. All medication should be held by the school nurse for distribution when appropriate.

Restricted Areas:

After dinner or on weekends and holidays, and during students’ free time, they are not allowed in restricted buildings and/or on restricted playing fields.

Laundry:

Laundry facilities are available in the dorm and are accessible to all students. On weekdays, washers and dryers may not be used after 11:00 pm. They may not be used after lights out on weekends. Any clothing left in the laundry area for over 48 hours may be collected and given to charity.

Transportation:

Transportation will be provided by the resident staff for trips to the grocery store, drug store, doctor and dentist appointments, and any emergency or necessary trip. Transportation will be provided by the resident staff to any malls, movie or social and cultural event as long as a group of four or more have an interest in that destination. Rides to and from the airport, bus station or train station will be provided as long as the prefects are available and times have been given to the resident staff in advance. Rides to the county library or to any academic resource will be provided by resident staff if available. The Resident Director should be notified of any trip requests by Sunday of the week of the trip. Approval is at the discretion of the Resident Director.

Banks:

Resident students are strongly encouraged not to keep large amounts of money in their rooms. Each student should have a local bank account for this purpose or deposit their money with the schools’ business office. The business office is open from 7:30 am until 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Resident students using this service should plan ahead for their financial needs for the week so that these office hours will accommodate them. The weekly limits will be $25 for middle school students and $35 for high school students. Any larger withdrawals will require the approval of a prefect or the Resident Director.

Summer Storage:

Residents who are returning to the dorms the following school year may store large items over the summer in Canning Hall. This storage should be kept to a minimum since space is limited.

Strangers:

If any stranger or unknown person appears in or around the dorm, or approaches you while on or off the property, get away from that person as soon as possible. Never accept rides or answer any questions of a stranger. Never leave the property with a stranger, no matter what they say. Notify a prefect or an adult immediately. Please let a prefect know any time you see a stranger on the property.

Serious Infractions:

Because the resident students are required to follow Student Agenda items any serious infractions will be referred to the school administration for disciplinary action. Additional action may be taken by the prefects or Resident Director Failure to follow routines in place will result in suspension of privileges. Serious violations will result in a notification to parents.

Resident Curriculum:

Various events will be held for the resident students throughout the year. Some are listed below. Resident students are encouraged to not only participate in the following activities but are welcome to organize events of interest themselves.

SAMPLE ACTIVITIES OF THE RESIDENT CURRICULUM

AUGUST:

 Esto Vir International Orientation Program

 “Welcome to St. Louis” Dinner and Wild Bird Show

SEPTEMBER:

 University of Missouri Tigers vs. University of Illinois Fighting Illini Football Game

 Faculty vs. Resident Student Soccer Tournament

OCTOBER:

 Mass and Breakfast at the St. Louis Cathedral Basilica

 Night of Extreme Bowling at Strike and Spare Lanes

NOVEMBER:

 Cultural Experience on Cherokee Street

 Afternoon at the Barnum and Bailey Circus

 Paintball

 Mother’s Club Sponsored Thanksgiving Dinner

DECEMBER:

JANUARY:

FEBRUARY:

 Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass and Dinner

 Hiking Club Expedition

 Snow skiing at Hidden Valley Resort

 Night at the St. Louis Blues Professional Hockey Game

 Chinese New Year Celebration

 Residence Hall Basketball Tournament

MARCH:

APRIL:

 Tour of the St. Louis Art Museum

 Night at the St. Louis Symphony

 Chaminade Night at the St. Louis Cardinal Baseball Game

Emergency situations:

 Fire or Explosion –

o Call (911) for emergency services and follow advice.

o If the alarm is NOT activated, activate the fire alarm by using the pull station.

o If the fire is a MINOR fire, extinguish the fire (only if safe to do so).

o If appropriate, follow the procedure for on-site evacuation.

o Evacuate to the assigned area(s) where you are located in the building or outside areas, closing all windows.

o Prefects check all rooms making sure there is NO students in the rooms! Turn on lights or check the room with a flashlight. You DO NOT need to knock on the doors, just make entry and tell the students to go to the east side of the QUAD area where the large statue, Christ the Teacher, is located.

 North exit: Rooms 101 through 111 & Rooms 201 through 211 exit the building and proceed to the east side QUAD area

 Middle exit: Rooms 112 through 122 & Rooms 212 through 222 exit the building and proceed to the east side QUAD area.

 South exit: Rooms 123 through 134 & Rooms 223 through 234 the building and proceed to the east side QUAD area.

o Under no circumstances should anyone return to the dorm until an ALL CLEAR from the police or fire department.

o Check that ALL students, staff, visitor(s) and contractors are accounted for by roll call.

 Tornado and Severe Storm -

o If you hear the tornado siren, please leave your room immediately, close your room door and go to the FIRST FLOOR of the dorm. Please move to one of the bathrooms on either end of the hallway as those are the safest places in the event of a tornado.

o Under NO circumstances should anyone return to the second floor until an ALL CLEAR from the Emergency Response Team member or prefect.

o Check that all students, staff, visitor(s) and contractors are accounted for.

 Earthquake –

o At the sign of an earthquake, stay where you are (Drop, Crawl, Cover).

o Take cover under desks, tables or heavy furniture

o Move away from light fixtures, AC units, suspended objects, etc…

o Stay away from windows.

o Do not leave the building as long as tremors are occurring.

o Under NO circumstances should anyone leave their rooms until an ALL CLEAR from the Emergency Response Team member, Police, Fire Department or prefect.

 Intruder –

o Call (911) for emergency services and follow advice.

o If an intruder enters the dormitory, run to your room, lock the door and turn out the lights. Once in the room, push the bed, dressers, and desks against the door to prevent the intruder from entering.

o Turn off all the lights, music, TV’s, etc…

o If possible and it is SAFE, open the window, push out the screen and climb out and run to a safe place.

o Under NO circumstances should anyone return to the dorm until an ALL CLEAR from the police or fire department.

o Check that ALL students, staff, visitor(s) and contractors are accounted for by roll call.

Rideshare policy:

 Due to liability and safety concerns, students should not use ridesharing services for their transportation needs. All transportation will be provided by the resident staff or through local taxi services.

Basic hygiene expectations:

 Most important! Wash hands frequently - Hand washing will keep you healthy.. Use hand sanitizers when you pass them in halls. Always wash hands after you use the bathroom and before you eat.

 Take a shower every day with soap and water and wash your face and hair. Use deodorant after your shower. Teenage boys have hormones that cause a bad odor.

 Wash face and brush teeth every morning and at night. This will help to prevent acne and bad breath.

 Do your laundry every week. Bedding should be clean once a week. Clothing should not be worn more than one time without washing.

Scheduling flights:

 Be sure to schedule your flights to and from St. Louis Lambert International Airport. The airport code is “STL.”

 Please email Mr. Chrismer your flight information no later than a week before the flight so that he can arrange transportation to/from the airport.

 NOTE: MANY U.S. AIRLINES REQUIRE “UNACCOMPANIED MINOR”

SERVICE FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 14. Unaccompanied minor service requires that you provide the names of the adult dropping the child off at the gate for departure and the name of the adult picking the child up at the gate when he arrives. The cost for this service is generally $150 each way and is REQUIRED by American Airlines, Delta Airlines and Frontier Airlines. United Airlines requires this service for children under 15 year of age and Southwest Airlines requires the service for students under the age of 11.

 The guidelines below should be followed when scheduling flights at the beginning of the school year, Christmas break, Spring break and the end of the school year. No exceptions will be allowed.

Start of the school year:

New students should arrive on campus on Sunday, August 6, 2023

Returning students should arrive on Sunday, August 13, 2023

Start of Christmas Break:

Flights must be scheduled for any time after 2:00 p.m. (14:00) on Tuesday, December 19 but before 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 20, 2023.

Return from Christmas Break:

Flights must be scheduled so that students are back on campus after 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 7, 2024.

Start of Spring Break:

Flights must be scheduled for any time after 3:00 p.m. (15:00) on Thursday, March 7 but before 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 8, 2024

Return from Spring Break:

Flights must be scheduled so that your son is back on campus after 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 17, 2024

End of the Year:

Flights must be scheduled for any time after 2:00 p.m. (13:00) on Thursday, May 23 but before 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 24, 2024