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School History In 1977, a winter tutorial program for student-athletes began.

There was a need in Lake Placid for young athletes whose training, travel and competition schedules made it difficult to attend full-time, traditional schools, whether public or private. For the first two years, students skied at Whiteface Mountain by day and studied with hired tutors by night. Each spring, students returned to their regular schools, having earned credit for winter classes. The program was named Mountain House.

For the next four years, the number of students hovered between 20 and 30, and the housing for the students changed frequently. After outgrowing hotel rooms at the Mirror Lake Inn, a decision was made to buy a house on Maple Street to provide room and board for winter students. Classroom space was at that time contracted from the Lake Placid School District.

In 1981, with the encouragement from students and teachers, the school changed from a winter-only program to a 10-month school.

Credit for academic work and high school diplomas were issued from the Lake Placid School District. In addition to alpine skiing, Mountain House also offered luge, ski jumping, figure skating, speed skating, and Nordic skiing. Mountain House was quickly shaping into a college-preparatory school for a variety of winter-sport athletes.

On October 23, 1984, Mountain House was granted the right to confer diplomas by the State of New York. Also that fall, Mountain House moved from Maple Street to the former Chalet Hotel, located on the shores of Lake Placid. For the first time, living and learning took place in the same building, one that was large enough to accommodate a growing student and faculty population.

Non-profit status was granted January 16, 1986. In September of that year, Mountain House moved to even larger quarters, the former Winterset Inn, located on the shores of Mirror Lake. Winterset was built to house Italian athletes during the 1980 Winter Olympics and then served as a hotel for a brief time after that. The building offered Mountain House much-needed space for dormitories, 1

classrooms, science labs, offices and a library, yet many steps were taken to renovate the building to become a safe, clean and attractive place for living and learning. Adjacent to this location are tennis courts, a public beach and the village of Lake Placid. The building was purchased by the school during the 1994-1995 academic year.

The school changed its name from Mountain House to National Sports Academy on March 17, 1989. The new name was meant to reflect the high caliber athletes who attend the school, representing not only the United States but also countries such as Canada, Belgium, Japan, Slovakia and Switzerland.

In 1996, National Sports Academy added boys’ hockey to its list of athletic offerings. Enrollment at the school doubled. In 1998, a boys' junior team emerged, followed in 1998 by a girls' team.

Due to a 65% increase in enrollment in three years, in 1998 National Sports Academy purchased a residential house to serve as a dormitory one block from the school. The house was remodeled to accommodate students and dormitory parents. The student enrollment was at 97 in 2001.

Many of National Sports Academy's student-athletes have gone on to high levels of competition. Eighteen have gone to the Olympics: Duncan Kennedy – Luge (1988, 1992, 1994) AJ Kitt – Alpine (1988, 1992, 1994, 1998) Cameron Myler – Luge (1988, 1992, 1994, 1998) Erica Terwillegar – Luge (1988, 1992) John Farra – Nordic skiing (1992) Robert Duncan Douglas – Biathlon (1994) Bill Demong – Nordic combined (1998, 2002, 2006, 2010) Brendan Doran – Ski jumping (1998, 2002) Courtney Zablocki – Luge (2002, 2006) Brian Welch – Ski jumping (2002) Andrea Nahrgang Imbsen - Biathlon (2002) Ron Biondo – Short track speed skating (2002) Benjie Lewis – Kayak (2004) Samantha Retrosi – Luge (2006) Carrie Johnson – Kayak (2008, 2012) Nick Alexander – Ski jumping (2010) Haley Johnson – Biathlon (2010) Chris Mazdzer – Luge (2010) 2

While National Sports Academy continues to enroll winter term athletes, the majority are full-year students who go on to four-year colleges. Recent admissions have included: Dartmouth, University of Vermont, Penn State, Providence College, St. Lawrence and Williams College.

In the 2012-2013 Academic Year, National Sports Academy enrolled 75 students, employed 20 full-time teachers, coaches and administrative staff, and offered financial aid and scholarships to nearly 70% of the student body. Accreditation is from New York Association of Independent Schools. A three-member Board of Trustees governs the school along with Headmaster Kimberly Dow.

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GREETINGS FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL

Dear Members of the NSA Community, Thank you for choosing National Sports Academy. The faculty, staff, coaches and I are delighted to welcome you to the 2013–14 academic year.

Whether you are a new or continuing student, we are thrilled that you are a member of the National Sports Academy family.

This Student Handbook is a resource guide to help you: • Learn about NSA; • Find information about offices and resources that can support you; and • Understand important policies and procedures to follow in case you need help or you have a concern.

We produce the handbook so you have the information you need in one place. All of our faculty and staff are excited to work with you throughout the upcoming year. We are here to help each student make the most of the National Sports Academy experience, so please contact us whenever you have a question or need additional support.

Being a National Sports Academy student is a privilege and we want to help you succeed athletically and academically.

Kimberly Dow Head of School

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General Guidelines and Expectations Introduction The Student Handbook is provided to all students to clarify the philosophy, guidelines, expectations, procedures, and the Major School Rules of National Sports Academy at Lake Placid. Students should be able to consult the Student Handbook at any time to answer questions that they may have.

Mission Statement National Sports Academy at Lake Placid is dedicated to providing academic and athletic programs that meet the individual needs of committed student-athletes as they prepare themselves for national and international winter athletic competition, college, and life.

Academic Mission We believe students learn best when actively engaged in guided discovery. Our classrooms are small and our programs are designed to promote student independence and responsibility. These beliefs meet the travel, training, and diverse academic needs of the student body. In addition, our program develops in our students the intellectual and social skills that will best prepare them for success.

Athletic Mission It is the athletic department's goal to offer each studentathlete the environment to reach his or her individual athletic potential. The athletic department will create this positive environment through its coaching staff, programs, facilities, and athletic management.

The student-athlete must realize that he/she also must be part of the equation. To reach his/her personal goals, the athlete must be dedicated and hard working. The athlete must possess a lifestyle that includes: being fit, maintaining a healthy diet, getting adequate rest, and sustaining a positive attitude. Through cooperation between the Athletic Department and the student-athlete, each individual has the opportunity to realize his or her goals.

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Community Mission It is our mission to create a safe, structured, and positive environment that supports the academic and athletic goals of the school while providing students with the opportunity to practice and achieve personal respect, responsibility, and leadership.

Non-Contractual Nature of Rules and Procedures The rules and procedures set forth in this handbook are of general applicability and are intended to be followed in normal situations. There are, however, from time to time, situations that require immediate, non-standard responses, and the academy reserves the right to enforce rules and take actions in a manner it deems to be in the best interests of the academy, its faculty and its students. Therefore, the rules and procedures set forth in this handbook are not of a binding contractual nature upon the academy, but are set forth so that students will be familiar with the academy's general expectations and the general procedures that will be followed in the event of any deviations from those expectations.

National Sports Academy Core Values Attending this school is a privilege. To ensure the school runs smoothly, it is expected that all members of the NSA community strive to embody our core values: CONSIDERATION: Carefully considering and being tolerant of others and the surrounding environment.

ORGANIZATION: Striving to maintain organization in all areas of school life.

RESPONSIBILITY: Taking responsibility for your actions, obligations to others and your role within the extended community.

ENERGY: Approaching all aspects of school life with vitality and commitment.

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Community Life Information Community Mission It is our mission to create a safe, structured, and positive environment that supports the academic and athletic goals of the school while providing students with the opportunity to practice and achieve personal respect, responsibility, and leadership.

Dormitory Rooms Each student is responsible for maintaining his or her own room on a daily basis. Rooms are expected to be in reasonable condition every day of the week, and thorough inspections by Dorm Parents will take place regularly. The emphasis will be on clean and clear floors, clean bathrooms (tubs, toilets and sinks) empty trash receptacles and no kitchenware items in dorm rooms. Three failed room inspections will result in a Step in the Community Life Process.

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Room Guidelines and Expectations No alcohol, drug-related, pornographic, or sexually explicit posters are allowed to be displayed in dormitory rooms. Empty beer or liquor bottles, smokeless tobacco tins and cigarette packages may not be used as room decorations. If these products are found in dormitory rooms it may be considered a violation of the Substance Use Policy. Sexually explicit materials are not permitted at NSA. Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action.

Students may not keep refrigerators in the dormitory.

For safety reasons students may not bring additional furniture including couches, love seats or tables into the dormitory.

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Students may not keep pets of any type in the dormitory.

For fire safety reasons, tapestries, cloth hangings or any other items may not be hung from the ceiling or divide the room.

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Students are asked to use common sense in packing for school; bring only what will be needed and used. There is limited space in student rooms for excess clothing, athletic equipment, and general gear.

Only thumb-tacks may be used to secure posters, etc. on the walls. Duct tape, staples, stickum or glue will not be permitted.

No stickers are allowed on the doors, windows, mirrors, or any

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other school property (bureaus, cabinets, etc.). Students will be charged for any room damage throughout the year.

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NSA is not responsible for loss of or damage to students’ possessions. We encourage students to bring a foot locker and an adequate lock to secure it. Students should also lock their rooms when not present. Students are held responsible for dormitory room keys. Room deposits will not be returned for those students who do not follow proper procedures for departure at yearend. A $25 charge will be applied for all unreturned dormitory room keys.

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Weapons and sharp objects such as hunting knives and large pocket knives are not permitted. Students should clear any cutting utensils other than scissors with a dorm parent.

Room Inspections • The Director of Residential Life and Dorm Parents will do regular inspections/searches of the dormitory throughout the year to insure the safety and health of the residents.

When inappropriate, dangerous, or illegal materials are found they will be confiscated, and the residents will face disciplinary action. In the case of suspected illegal or dangerous behavior, it is the professional responsibility of dormitory staff to search student rooms.

Room Changes It is expected that all boarding students try to live comfortably with everyone in the dormitory, including roommates. Any request for room/roommate changes must be made by filling out the Room Change Request Form and turning it in to the Director of Residential Life. No permanent room changes may be made without the approval of the Director of Residential Life.

Overnight Stays For safety reasons, among other things, it is imperative that the Dorm Parent on Duty knows where each student is sleeping. Therefore, no change in sleeping arrangements may be made on academic evenings.

If a student wishes to request permission to sleep in another dorm room on a non-academic evening he/she must request the permission of the Dorm Parent on Duty (requests need to be made before 8:00 PM).

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Guest Visitation The dormitories at NSA are operated by the resident Dorm Parents as if they were family homes. Guests to NSA are defined as anyone who is not a resident or day student, a teacher, dorm parent or administrator of the NSA community. As such, family members, coaches and non-NSA friends are considered guests who need to be officially introduced to the Dorm Parents when visiting. The guidelines for such visits are as follows: • All visitors, including day students, must be hosted by a resident of that dorm floor at the time of the visit.

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Family members and same-gender visitors may visit during weekend days and other non-academic times by individual request to the resident dorm parents on duty. Permission must be granted for each occasion of visitation to the dormitory floors outside of the scheduled times.

Dormitory residents who are hosting outside guests must bring all guests to be introduced to the dorm parent on duty so he or she is aware of an outside visitor on the dorm floor. These residents must also inform dorm parents when outside guests are leaving the floor/building at the end of the visitation.

Overnight Guest Sign In (including alumni/ae) For any overnight guest a student must receive permission from the Director of Residential Life. Once the guest arrives, he or she must fill out an Overnight Guest Form and turn it in to the Director of Residential Life. Students are to introduce every guest to the Dorm Parent on Duty. Day students may also spend the night as the guest of a boarding student . All guests are expected to follow the rules and guidelines of the school and it is the responsibility of the host to advise their guests regarding appropriate behavior.

Safety For safety reasons, students are not permitted to have hot plates, hot pots, coffee pots, popcorn appliances, lava lamps or microwaves at school. The possession and/or use of an open flame, including candles and incense is not permitted and will be considered a Major School Rule violation.

Students are not permitted on the roof tops of the dormitory for any reason. If an item needs to be retrieved from the roof, contact the Dorm Parent on Duty. Student presence on a roof top or leaning out of windows will be considered a Major School Rule violation.

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Students are not permitted to remove window screens. A $125 fine will be assessed every time a screen is removed.

Fire Procedures

In Case Of Fire Students should proceed in an orderly fashion to the nearest fire exit and meet across the street at the tennis courts. They are to remain there until the Dorm Parent on Duty instructs otherwise.

Fire Exits Fire exits are marked. There are exits from the main floor and exits from the classroom floor located on each end of the main building and in the center. Exits from the second and third floors are at either end of the main building.

Mountain House Dormitory has a fire exit at a hall window on the north side of second floor. In addition, there are exit doors located at the front entrance of Mountain House Dormitory, on the street side, and off the north side of the building.

If You See A Fire Pull the nearest fire alarm and leave the building in an orderly manner as quickly as possible. If you hear the fire alarm, first, check the door leading to the nearest exit to see if it is hot. If it is hot, Do Not Open It! Use the window to call for help. If the door is cool, proceed to the nearest exit and leave the building. (follow fire procedures).

Curfew, Check-In & Sign-Out The following schedule is in effect during the week, Sunday through Thursday; the Administrator on call will be notified if curfew is not met or a student is not found at room-check time.

7:30 p.m.

In building until 6:00am 7:45 p.m.

Check-In for Studyhall 8:00-9:30p.m.

Study Hours/Studyhall (Mountain House residents are in the main building or in their dormitory during this time) 9:30 p.m.

On dorm floor 9:45 p.m.

Dorm check-in 10:15 p.m.

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Weekend Face-to-Face Check-In Procedure Face to Face Check-Ins Friday:

Academic Day

In-Building Curfews/Check-In 9:45 PM

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11:30-12:00 PM

5:30-6:00 PM

9:45 PM

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11:30-12:00 PM

5:30-6:00 PM

7:45 PM

Students are to check-in face-to-face with the Dorm Parents on Duty at the following times: In building curfew requires students to remain in the building until 6:00am the following morning. Also, coaches or Dorm Parents may establish earlier weekend or weekday curfews based on training and competition schedules. * Students who are late for a check-in may receive a community step or Major School Rule, depending on the infraction. Missing or arriving late for curfew is a Major School Rule.

Since students return to the building and retire for the night at widely varied times on Friday and Saturday nights, a face-toface check in procedure will be instituted by Dorm Parents on Duty. All students are due back in the building at 9:30 pm on Friday and Saturday nights. At that time, unless students have already done so, all students (whether returning to the building or already in the building) will come to the front office or the immediate area to meet a Dorm Parent on Duty for a face-toface check in before retiring to their rooms.

To avoid having to wake students who choose to go to sleep before the weekend curfew hour, these students must notify a Dorm Parent on Duty and complete the face-to-face check in at that time. Students who have completed the weekend faceto-face check-in before the curfew hour must retire immediately to their rooms and may not leave their rooms or the building afterwards.

Any visits to local homes or use of transportation requires an NSA LEAVE FORM. Parental permission is needed to leave campus if it means a student is to miss scheduled school 11

commitments. The NSA LEAVE FORM needs to be used in this situation. A Homework Ticket must also be completed if any classes are to be missed.

Permission to be Away from School.

Weekend Leave Students have the freedom to spend weekends away from school when they are in good academic standing and have no athletic commitments. We encourage students to occasionally take advantage of opportunities to leave campus for the weekend, but we also believe that students have sufficient obligations (academic as well as athletic) to keep them here most weekends. Although we do not limit the number of weekends students will be granted permission to leave school, we do require ALL students to remain on campus during the first and last weekends of the school year. Permission will not be granted for these weekends with the exception of athletic travel and special family commitments.

Leave Forms If a student plans to be away from school overnight, he or she must initiate the NSA Leave Form to be submitted by parents.

Leave forms must be submitted electronically to the Director of Residential Life or in hard copy with the appropriate signatures to the Leave Form In-Box in the main office before 12:00 PM on Thursdays! If leave forms are not in on time, permission will not be granted, except under extenuating circumstances. The Director of Residential Life will send a confirmation e-mail to the student and parents verifying the status of the request. Departure from NSA without completing leave forms correctly will result in disciplinary action. Questions regarding leave forms and procedures should be directed to the Director of Residential Life.

Note: Students are bound to follow their leave forms once completed. Thus, students may not return to the school during a weekend away or their weekend leave will be void.

Our goal is to maintain clarity of which students we are responsible at what times during weekends.

Students who leave school on weekends must return to the building by the beginning of curfew at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday for 12

study hall. Immediately upon return, the student must check in with the person on duty in the front office. Students need to make sure they clearly communicate with parents about the Weekend Leave procedure. Please see also “Note to Parents� on page 23.

Camping Any student planning to camp must initiate the Leave form process and have parental permission. A detailed itinerary of the trip must accompany the leave form. Unchaperoned coed camping is not permitted. Camping is not allowed on Cobble Hill or other locations within walking distance from school. With proper preparation, transportation for an approved trip can be arranged.

Automobile Use & Student Travel Boarding students are not permitted to have automobiles on campus or in Lake Placid while enrolled at National Sports Academy.

Automobile use is prohibited during the academic day.

No student is allowed to give another student a ride at any time unless written permission is given from the parents/guardians of both the student accepting and providing the ride. We ask parents to abide by this rule. If you plan to have your child exercise this privilege, you must complete and sign a leave form each occasion they transport or ride with another NSA student for any purpose.

National Sports Academy takes no responsibility for the safety, repair and liability of student vehicles. If a student obtains a car after school starts, the school must be notified and forms signed.

Students who violate this rule will be subject to disciplinary action.

Boarding students need parental permission to ride to and from school with a day student or another student’s parents.

Other Motorized Vehicles Students need parental permission to operate, be transported in or otherwise use any motor vehicle, including, but not limited to: watercraft, airplanes, ATV, dirt bikes, etc.

Arrivals and Departures It is important that students arrive on the dates specified on the School Calendar. Students arriving earlier cannot ordinarily be accommodated, and never without prior arrangement and permission from the Director of Residential Life; students arriving late without 13

similar advance clearance risk disciplinary action. Parents should understand that NSA is not equipped to board students during winter, spring and summer vacations and that students are therefore expected to vacate their rooms promptly at the beginning of each vacation.

NSA will offer one trip to the Albany Airport before and after school vacations. The fee charged per student per trip is listed below.

Additionally should a student need transportation outside the times listed below NSA may provide transportation for the cost of $150 one way. Arrangements for such a trip may be made with the Dean of Residential Life. Travel to all other destinations is the responsibility of the student and his or her family. For travel related issues contact the Director of Residential Life.

2013-2014 NSA - Albany Airport Transportation • September 2nd, Monday: Pick-up at 6:00 p.m.

• November 23rd, Saturday: Drop-off at 10:00 a.m.

• December 1st, Sunday: Pick-up at 8:00 p.m.

• December 22nd, Saturday: Drop-off at 10:00 a.m.

• January 5th, Sunday: Pick-up at 8:00 p.m.

• April 12th, Saturday: Drop-off at 10:00 a.m.

• April 27th, Sunday: Pick-up at 8:00 p.m.

• May 25th, Sunday: Drop-off at 10:00 a.m.

• June 7th, Saturday: Drop-off at 10:00 a.m.

Airports: Albany, NY—$150 Burlington, VT—$150 Montreal, Quebec, Canada—$150 Plattsburgh, NY—$100 fee Saranac Lake, NY—$25 Other transportation recommendations: Ground Force One: 518-523-0294 Mountain Taxi: 518-524-7804 Rick's Taxi: 518-523-4741 Adirondack Trailways Bus: 1-800-858-8555 or 518-962-2977 Amtrak (Westport, NY station is approximately 45 minutes from Lake Placid): 1-800-872-7245 Taxi rate to/from Albany Airport is Approximately $275 one way

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Maintenance Any maintenance problems such as broken toilets, door handles, etc. should be reported by filling out a Maintenance Work/ Repair Request Form to be turned in to the main office. Students are responsible for any damages that occur in their rooms. Batteries for smoke alarms must not be removed.

Kitchen and Cafeteria Kitchen Duty Students will be assigned to a kitchen clean-up team that will be responsible for cleaning the kitchen and dining room after lunch and dinner. Missing kitchen duty is not an option. Students who miss should expect an additional chore assignment.

Kitchen Duty teams must report to the team captains as soon as they arrive to eat. The Kitchen Duty team may go to the front of the line so as to expedite the completion of their duties. The captains will keep track of attendance and the tasks assigned to ensure that students are meeting their responsibility to the kitchen, and that the tasks are spread out evenly to all team members. All team members must remain until all duties are completed.

Kitchen Access Students may not go behind the service line or open the cooler, unless their Kitchen Duty task requires them to do so or the kitchen staff allows them to be in that area. The school provides meals and snacks at scheduled times. Students may not “raid the fridge� like they might do at home.

Kitchenware All cups, mugs, silverware, plates and bowls must remain in the kitchen/cafeteria and are not to be brought to classrooms or dorm rooms. Students are encouraged to bring their own supplies to keep in their rooms. Students may fail room inspections if kitchenware items are found in the dormitory rooms. (see pg. 7) Dining Room It is expected that students use appropriate behavior and table manners during meals in the dining room, following the CORE values outlined on page 4. Hats may not be worn during meals.

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Weekday Community Time (3:15—3:40) Students and staff will be committed to the following times and events during the week.

Mondays & Thursdays: All-School Meeting: This is an opportunity for the community to come together to share information, athletic results and announcements. Attendance is taken for students and the meetings are run by students.

Tuesdays: Advisor Group Meetings: This time is designated for advisees and advisors to meet to discuss academics, athletics, residential life and community involvement, set goals and discuss any possible concerns or issues.

Wednesdays: Student Council & Other Organization Meetings: This time is reserved for Student Council meetings and other clubs and student organization meetings.

Dormitory Guidelines for Study Hall Students will follow the academic guidelines for Study Hall during the academic day and evening. Study Hall is in effect from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. from Sunday-Thursday. All students will be studying in the designated study hall areas and are not to be moving throughout the building.

Employment

Permission Students must have parental permission and the school's permission to hold a part-time job (including babysitting) while at school. Work schedules must allow for return to the building on time, and may not interfere with academic, athletic, or dormitory commitments (including Study Halls). If school responsibilities are not met, employment will cease. The permission form must be turned in to the Head of School before a student may begin employment.

Baby-sitting Students are to leave the name and phone number of employers during weekend baby-sitting jobs and the expected time of return. They should also specify the mode of transportation to and from the job with the Dorm Parent on 16

Duty. In the rare case when a student can't get back before weekend curfew, the student should call the Dorm Parent on Duty before heading back to the dorm. Week night babysitting is permissible with permission of the Director of Residential Life as long as the student can return by week day curfew. As with all student employment, if responsibilities are not met, the student may no longer baby-sit.

Dress & Grooming Code Everyone at NSA is expected to dress respectfully and responsibly. Torn or ripped clothing, sweat pants, pajama bottoms, slippers, strapless clothing, short shorts or skirts, bathing suits in public areas and hats during the academic day are not permitted. Any clothing that represents alcohol or drugs, or is of a pornographic or sexually explicit nature is not allowed. If a student’s appearance is questionable, he/she will be asked to make an appropriate change.

For obvious health reasons shirts and shoes are required in all public areas of the school.

Cellular Phone Use For safety reasons students are required to register their cell phone numbers, and any changes during the academic year with the Dean of Residential Life. During all classes, study halls, all-school meetings, activities and events as well as in hallways, student cellular phone usage is prohibited. Failure to adhere to this will result in the confiscation of the cellular phone until after study hall in the evening.

Athletic Equipment All equipment (balls, roller blades, etc.) should only be used outside. For obvious safety reasons, a bike helmet is required whenever a student uses a bicycle, roller blades or a skateboard.

Students who fail to wear their helmet will surrender their equipment to the Dorm Parent or staff member on duty. Hockey bags, skis, bikes etc. will not be stored in public areas. Students who repeatedly do not take care of their equipment properly will advance up the athletic and/or community step process.

Personal Computers Students are required to bring personal computers to school with them to assist in completing academic work, provided they abide by the following guidelines: 1 Computers are expected to be used for academic work and 17

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Internet access.

Students may play computer games during free time, not during the academic day, study hours or after curfew.

Students will not use personal computers after lights out.

The school’s acceptable use policy applies to both personal and school computers. (see pg. 22) Students and their families take complete responsibility for all activity on personal computers.

Senior Boarding Privileges Seniors are a special group in our community; they serve as role models and community leaders. As a result, and when they have earned it, seniors may enjoy certain privileges. Until April 1, however, seniors will live according to the same schedules and obligations as all students, since the entire school is in intense athletic and academic programs.

Senior Privileges Proposals: To be considered, senior proposals for privileges must be presented to the head of school for approval no later than March 31st for consideration.

Once privileges are approved, if any member of the senior class violates any part of the privileges, the offender will lose those privileges permanently.

Consistent abuse by class members will result in the loss of privileges for the class.

Dormitory/Community Life Step Process If a student is having dormitory difficulties or is not following the community guidelines outlined in this section, the four-step process for the student concerned will be followed. All of these steps are for the student's benefit. They are designed to encourage the student to make improvements independently and/or for the school to provide additional support for the student. Situations of a more serious nature, Major School Rule violations, are handled through the disciplinary committee process detailed in the student discipline section.

STEP ONE If a Dorm Parent has a concern about a student's dormitory behavior, following a discussion with the student, the Dorm Parent will notify the Director of Residential Life who will also meet with the student, the student’s advisor and parents 18

will be notified. Some in-house consequences may be assigned.

STEP TWO If the concern continues after step one, the Director of Residential Life will schedule an appointment with the student, the student’s advisor and the Dorm Parent to discuss the concern. In addition to defining and highlighting the concern with the student the Director of Residential Life may impose some consequences and/or outline a program intended to solve the student's difficulty in the dorm. Parents will be notified.

STEP THREE If the concern continues after step two, the Director of Residential Life will schedule an appointment with the student, the student’s advisor, the Dorm Parent and Head of School to discuss the concern. In addition to defining and highlighting the concern with the student the Director of Residential Life will impose consequences and outline a program intended to solve the student's difficulty in the dorm.

There will be a discussion with the student and the student’s parents about the severity of further progression on the Step Process. At step three, another program or further disciplinary action will be utilized to help modify the student’s behavior.

STEP FOUR If the concern continues after the previous warnings, or if sincere and honest effort is not sustained by the student to strive for improvement, a parent conference will be scheduled by the Head of School. An appropriate plan will be determined at this point which may include suspension or dismissal.

In certain instances, the Director of Residential Life may feel that the student needs to move to a certain step in the process without the previous step(s).

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Academic Information Academic Mission We believe students learn best when actively engaged in guided discovery. Our classrooms are small and our programs promote student independence and responsibility. These beliefs meet the travel, training, and diverse academic needs of the student body and our program develops in our students the intellectual and social skills that will best prepare them for success.

Student Expectations NSA’s primary educational goal for student performance in the classroom environment is for students to learn and then consistently practice the core values of the school: consideration, organization, responsibility and energy.

The Academic Day The academic day starts at the beginning of the first class and includes all classes and study hours. Students are expected to use the academic day for academic pursuits. It is essential that all areas of the school remain quiet during this time (class periods and study hours) to allow students and faculty to work. Students are expected to arrive for class on time, be dressed properly, and be prepared.

Computer/Technology Use The NSA computer network promotes educational excellence and the exploration of learning opportunities presented by technology by providing access to a wide variety of resources including the internet, CD-ROM resources, educational software, and an online library account,. The School's resources support legitimate academic and personal research and communications and are important tools in enhancing teaching and learning by making information more widely, easily and efficiently accessible.

Access to computer network resources is available to all members of the NSA community in a safe environment where these educational tools can stimulate intellectual pursuits and encourage the acquisition of research skills relevant to the information age.

All computers at NSA are to be used in a responsible, ethical, and legal manner. The use of the NSA computers is a privilege that demands certain standards of acceptable use and behavior. With this 21

privilege comes responsibility, and any violation of these standards will result in the loss of computer privileges as well as disciplinary action.

Standards of Acceptable Use Privacy -- Respect the privacy of others at all times. Users must not modify system files, e-mail, passwords, or download data that belong to NSA or anyone else. Protect your password and report any problems with your account to the technology coordinator. All email accounts will be confidential unless they have violated any standards in this policy.

Network Integrity -- School and personal computers are not to be used for the unauthorized entry into other computer systems. Do not corrupt the network with any computer viruses or in any way destroy computer files. Do not change any settings or add software files to the network. All users should know and understand security guidelines while using the Internet.

Courtesy -- Users will display exemplary behavior while using all school computers. The Exeter Room is a quiet study area, and educational use of the computers takes precedence. Please make sure a computer is not in use before using. Games may be played on the computers only during non-academic times.

Appropriate -- Internet access is intended for legitimate academic and personal use. Accessing or downloading of offensive or sexually explicit material is strictly prohibited. E-mail users will avoid the use of language that is offensive, abusive, profane, or racist in nature. Users will follow all posted rules and guidelines. The NSA logo or name may not be used in the development of social media accounts.

Copyright Guidelines -- The unauthorized copying or downloading of licensed software or files is illegal. Practice accepted rules of documentation by citing all information, files, and articles and attributing authorship.

Always remember that you are a representative of NSA while using the Internet, sending e-mail or utilizing social networks. All rules regarding appropriate student conduct outlined in the student handbook apply to use of any computers at NSA.

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Attendance and Unexcused Absences Students are expected to attend every class everyday unless they are excused by the school. Examples of excused absences include athletic travel approved by coach, sickness approved by nurse, Dean of Students/Residential Life, and college visits approved by College Counselor. An unexcused absence refers to the situation in which a student misses an academic class without permission from the school.

Students will enter the academic step process after the accumulation of five points (lateness = 1 point; unexcused absence = 2 points). At this point, a letter home to the parents will outline the course of action necessary for the student to remain in good academic standing.

Note to Parents: Faculty and staff are "on duty” only when school is in session, and not during vacation periods. Therefore, student-athletes are not allowed to remain on campus during a break nor may they return to campus prior to the school’s re-convening after a break. Please do not ask for special arrangements to be made in this regard.

Class time and other school obligations are the foundation of what goes on in school. Yearly schedules are published well enough in advance that the school expects all student-athletes and their families to adhere to our departure and return times. If, however, you cannot avoid early departure or late return, you must consult with the Dean of Students in advance. Should you elect to miss a school appointment, or you place a higher priority on other events, then you have chosen to accept all consequences for that decision.

Under normal circumstances, excused absences are for family emergencies or religious reasons. Student-athletes who take unexcused absences WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO MAKE UP ACADEMIC WORK due to such an absence. Most courses have tests and other assignments due in the days before a break; an absence from school during that day may result in a zero on that assignment. Studentathletes will not have the opportunity to make up work nor will they be given alternative opportunities to complete tests or assignments.

In all cases students and parents must complete the appropriate leave forms and student-athletes must complete a homework ticket before the student-athlete has NSA’s permission to leave school.

Illness During the Academic Day Students who are too sick to attend class on a given day MUST report to the school nurse or Director of Residential Life in person at least a half hour prior to the start of classes. It is student's responsibility to communicate his or her illness prior to the start of 23

the academic day, or all classes missed during that day will be considered unexcused.

Students who are excused from class for illness are expected to remain in their rooms for the remainder of the day and, for the benefit of community health, not accept visitors. Roommates or friends will bring food to sick students and return the dirty dishes to the kitchen in a timely manner.

Students are to communicate the ongoing status of their illness with the school nurse and Dorm Parents.

If a boarding or day student becomes ill during class, the teacher will excuse the student and inform the school nurse or an administrator.

To the best of their ability, students are responsible for work missed while they are sick and work due when they return.

Participation in athletics the day after missing school because of illness is at the coach’s discretion.

Doctors’ Appointments Students should arrange for doctor’s appointments (other than emergencies) through the School Nurse. Appointments will be scheduled during non-academic times to avoid students missing class time. NSA provides transportation to Dr. appointments only if scheduled by an NSA staff member.

Prescription & Over-the-Counter Drugs All prescription and over-the-counter drugs must be given to the school nurse as required by New York State Law and the Dept. of Health. Medications found in the possession of a student constitutes a Major School Rule Violation. Exceptions apply for inhalers, epi-pens and vitamins with an approval letter signed by the student’s doctor and parents. The signed form certifies that the student has been fully educated about the medicine and knows how and when to take it on their own.

Illness Outside the Academic Day Students should report illness to the Dorm Parent on Duty, who will offer assistance, which may include contacting the school nurse or providing transportation to the hospital.

Academic Policy for Absence due to Suspension Students can expect no academic support during a suspension from school. Nevertheless, students are strongly encouraged to get assignments from their peers and complete this work while away from 24

school. Immediately upon return, students MUST submit all work done during the unexcused absence to an Administrator on Duty. If students’ work is not submitted immediately upon return, they will receive no credit for the submitted work.

In the case of a student who shows strong effort to complete academic work during a suspension, teachers will award appropriate credit for assignments completed and handed in immediately upon return to school. Teachers may require students to make up tests and quizzes missed during a suspension within a day of return, but are not obligated to provide this make-up opportunity. In the case that a teacher does not offer a make-up test or quiz, the test or quiz will be stricken from the student’s record as a missed opportunity.

Academic Support for Students

Advisors Each NSA student will be assigned two Advisors to serve as close advisors during his or her entire career at NSA. These Advisors will aid students in every facet of their lives at NSA, in the following ways:

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Relaying information from faculty meetings that pertain to specific student Advisees.

Monitoring the overall well being of the student Advisee.

Meeting at least once a week in advisory groups to discuss anything of concern.

Serving as student advocates in communications between the school and parents and in any disciplinary proceedings involving Advisees.

Reviewing Advisees’ grade reports and communicating concerns to parents regarding these reports.

Meeting with student Advisees to discuss grades and comments at the end of the marking period.

Communicating regularly with parents of Advisees.

Overseeing Advisees’ athletic travel schedules.

Daytime Study Hall Each period of the academic day, a study hall will be hosted in a designated area. This area will be a quiet refuge for students who need to complete work . There will be no computer games, chatting, or socializing in this area throughout the academic day.

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Also, if students need to complete missed work, receive extra help, or could benefit from an extra daytime guided study hall they are welcome to use the Exeter Room to accomplish these goals. This program is designed to help add flexibility to our academic day while promoting practiced time management skills.

Evening Study Hall During the evening hours from 8:00-9:30 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, students are expected to complete their assigned academic work, catch up on missed work or evaluations, prepare for upcoming work, or complete outside reading. A structured, monitored Study Hall will take place Sunday through Thursday during these hours.

Academic Policies and Procedures Incomplete Grades Incomplete Grades may be given only when a student is absent from school for extended periods due to illness or extensive athletic travel. The Academic Dean must be notified and must give approval for the assigning of an Incomplete grade.

Failing a Course With rare exceptions, students who do not successfully complete a course are expected to retake and successfully complete the course in an approved summer program.

Academic Course Load NSA students are required to enroll in five courses each year, as this is the standard for admission for most competitive colleges. Post Graduates may take four courses. Those families who choose to have their students enroll in four courses are asked to acknowledge this decision in writing to ensure clarity on this issue.

Dropping or Adding a Course Dropping or adding a course can have serious repercussions.

Many factors must be considered in making this decision: parent interests, graduation requirements, college decisions, overall course load, athletic schedule, etc. The system outlined 26

below safeguards the individual student against any future difficulties resulting from dropping or adding a course. To drop or add a course a student must: • Obtain a "Drop/Add" form from the Academic Dean.

• Complete the form, making sure to get the signatures of the appropriate teachers and the student's Faculty Advisor.

• Schedule a meeting with the Academic Dean to review the request. The student's parents will be contacted at this point for their input.

• Confirmation of the drop/add must be received from the Academic Dean before the student stops attending a course or starts attending another course.

Deadlines for Adding or Dropping a Course Students who wish to drop or add a course must do so within the first three (3) weeks of classes in the first semester, or within the first three weeks of the second semester if taking a semester long course. The Drop/Add Form may be obtained from the Academic Dean and must be completed thoroughly.

Those who drop courses within this time limit will have no record of that course on their permanent transcripts. Those who drop a course after the three-week DROP/ADD period must go through the official process for requesting to drop a class and, if approved, a “W” for “withdrawn” will appear on the permanent transcript. If a student is failing a course that he or she decides to drop after the three week period, a “WF” for “withdrawn while failing” will appear on the permanent transcript.

Evaluation and Grading

Progress Reports and Grades Progress reports are issued at the midpoint and end of both the fall and spring semesters. The numerical grades issued on these reports at the end of the first and second semesters are also permanently recorded on the transcript. Progress reports help students understand their strengths and address their weaknesses. Students should feel free to speak with their teachers, their Advisors, or the Academic Dean concerning grades or comments. Parents should direct their questions to the Academic Dean.

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Grading System Grades are based on a numerical point system from 0-100 with a 60% representing the lowest passing grade. The letter grade equivalents are as follows: 97 - 100 = A+ 93 - 96 = A 90 - 92 = A87 - 89 = B+

83 - 86 80 - 82 77 - 79 73 - 76

=B = B= C+ =C

70 - 72 67 - 69 63 - 66 60 - 62 0 - 59

= C= D+ =D = D=F

Individual teachers determine the relative weight of individual assignments, papers, examination, projects, quizzes, etc.

Teachers reserve at least 10% for affective areas of student performance, including (but not limited to) effort, striving for improvement, timeliness, and participation.

First and Second Semesters are weighted evenly with cumulative final exams constituting 20% of the year-end grade.

Honors Courses NSA currently offers an Honors level designation for each course offered within the core disciplines. Students will be required to complete additional and more in-depth course work to earn the honors designation on their progress report and transcript, however the grades will not be weighted.

Advanced Placement Courses NSA currently offers a selection of Advanced Placement courses. These courses have different, more challenging content from the school’s standard college preparatory courses in these disciplines and, as a result, the semester grades students receive in these courses will be scaled when used to calculate student GPAs on transcripts and for Valedictorian and Salutatorian status. Six (6) points will be added to grades from AP courses when calculating GPAs. Students who enroll in AP courses, thus, will not suffer lower GPAs from the increased difficulty of these courses.

The AP Exam for each AP Course taken is required. Failure to do so results in: • AP designation will be removed from transcript 28

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The GPA will be adjusted downward (6 points) to reflect the non-AP designated course.

For Seniors and PG’s, a letter will be sent to the colleges to which the student has applied explaining the transcript change.

Semester Exams and Exam Week Guidelines In every course, for all students there will be final semester assessments for the Spring Semester, given during the last week of the semester. This assessment for every course will include a sit-down exam portion, though courses may have an additional out-of-class assessment (project, take-home exam, oral presentation, etc.). At the end of the second semester the final assessment will be a cumulative year-end final exam and will count for 20% of the entire year’s grade. In addition to these exams, we STRONGLY advise and sometimes require our students to take one or more of the following SAT Subject Tests Biology, Chemistry, World History, US History, Spanish, or Math I.

2013-2014 YEAR-END SCHEDULE Sat. May 17—Senior Trip (White Water Rafting) Mon.—Thurs., May 19-22 – Final Exams for Seniors Fri., May 23—Awards Banquet Sat., May 24 —Graduation 11:00 Mon., May 26th—Moving Up Day for Underclassmen Sat.—Sun May 31—June 1—Exam Preparation for underclassmen & Weekend Activities (closed weekend) Mon. June 2— Exam Prep Day Tues.—Fri., June 3-6—Final exams for underclassmen

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Transcripts NSA transcripts reflect the academic work a student completes while enrolled at NSA and any academic work transferred in from other schools. Only courses comparable to courses offered at NSA can be used to fulfill NSA’s graduation requirements. NSA accepts transfer credits from other schools and approved summer programs and will record transferred grades on the transcript, but these transfer grades are not used to calculate NSA cumulative GPAs or Valedictorian and Salutatorian status. Transferred credits and grades will appear on NSA transcripts as letter grades to distinguish them from grades given for courses taken while enrolled at NSA, which receive number grades.

Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements • 18 Core credits as follows: 4 years study of High School level English 3 years study of High School level History/Social Science (must include US History) 3 years study of High School level Natural Science (at least one with Lab) (4 years are recommended) 3 years study of High School level Mathematics (must include Algebra 2) (4 years are recommended) 2 years study of High School level Foreign Language in the same language (3 years are recommended) • 3 Additional credits chosen from any of the above disciplines • ½ credit of High School level Art • ½ credit of High School level Health • 1 Physical Education credit for every year at NSA • 10 hours of community service per year enrolled at NSA NOTES: 1) The language requirement is an elective for students for whom English is a second language. In this case, students must fulfill the 18 core credit minimum by completing additional courses in another area to substitute for the Foreign Language credits.

2) Transfer students may use courses taken in Art (performing/ visual), Music, non-doctrinal Religion, Philosophy, and Computer Science to fulfil any or all of the 3 additional credit requirements

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Eligibility for Graduation Though changing one’s grade level is a matter of academic credits and family decision, any student whose high school transcript renders him or her eligible for senior status, and therefore graduation, must finalize this senior status by the end of the first semester of the year in which he or she intends to graduate from NSA. No student with other than senior status, regardless of credits, will be granted eligibility for graduation after the start of the second semester of the graduation year.

NSA Postgraduate (PG) Policy PGs are students who have graduated from other high schools and come to NSA to complete an additional year of athletic and academic development. PG students at NSA are treated as if they were seniors and so they have the same rights and responsibilities as NSA seniors. PG students are not permitted to live off campus, regardless of age, without parental supervision. PG students are encouraged to complete the full academic year but may leave at the end of the third quarter with the permission of their parents/guardians, Academic Dean, coach and Advisor. They will depart with appropriate grades, transcript and are invited back to attend graduation and senior banquet.

Seniors Considering a Post Graduate Year A graduating senior may apply to NSA as a PG (postgraduate) for the following academic year. Re-admittance depends upon the ability of the curriculum to accommodate an additional full academic year and athletic program availabilities. NSA reserves the right to deny such a student re-admittance as a postgraduate.

(NSA students may also choose to repeat a sophomore or junior year before they reach the senior year to spend an additional year at our school.)

Honor Roll A student is on the Honor Roll at National Sports Academy if he/she earns a grade point average between 88% and 93% without any incomplete grades. A student receives High Honors at National Sports Academy if he/she earns a grade point average of 93% or above without any incomplete grades.

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awarded three (3) or more “E” (excellent) grades for effort each marking period.

Valedictorian and Salutatorian Although NSA does not recognize a student's class rank, we do release Valedictorian and Salutatorian (senior class ranks one and two respectively) in April of each year. To be eligible for Valedictorian a senior must have attended NSA for two or more entire years. To be eligible for Salutatorian a senior must have attended NSA for at least three semesters.

While NSA recognizes credits from other schools toward graduation requirements, only grades given by NSA are used for determining valedictorian and salutatorian GPA. All grades are weighted equally, with the exception of grades received in Honors and AP courses, which are weighted so that they accurately reflect the student’s achievement in comparison to grades assigned in non-AP and non-Honors courses. Final Valedictorian and Salutatorian status will be determined after the midpoint of the final spring semester of the academic year.

Under extenuating circumstances the Academic Dean reserves the right to change the procedure for naming the Valedictorian and/or Salutatorian in a given year.

National Honor Society The purpose of the society, and our chapter, is to "create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, and to develop character in the students of secondary schools." election to the school's National Honor Society is made by a faculty committee and is based on a student's demonstrated achievements in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. A detailed description of NSA’s chapter of the National Honor Society, including criteria for eligibility, selection process and policy on dismissal from the Society are available from the chapter’s advisor and published online.

Academic Difficulty Evening Study Hall Students who show a marked decline in effort, or who have not fulfilled required work in any course can be placed by teachers 32

in a monitored Study Hall, held in the designated Study Hall room during the evening Study Hours. The evening Study Hall meets from 8:00-9:25 p.m. Sunday through Thursday.

Students can be placed in Study Hall for one night or an entire week, according to the teacher’s discretion and individual policies regarding Study Hall.

Failure to attend will result in an unexcused absence (2 points) and lateness to study hall will be treated just as a lateness to class (1 point); each will be filed in the attendance records.

Academic Probation Students who fall below a 70% average and/or demonstrate a declining or insufficient effort in any given academic course will be placed on Academic Probation until their grades improve to 70% or above or their effort improves. Academic Probation places students into the evening Study Hall and suspends any athletic travel those students might have scheduled on school days. In addition, students on Academic Probation are not permitted to miss school for any reason outside of legitimate illness. Once the average is above 70% and/or the students’ effort improves significantly, studentathletes will be cleared for athletic travel.

Students have the ability to request permission to travel provided they develop a detailed plan to remedy the situation which resulted in the probation status. The plan is submitted to the advisor, teacher, coach and Academic Dean for their consideration.

A student who has been placed on Academic Probation will receive from the assigning teacher an AP Prescription Plan, which details the reasons for the placement on AP along with specific instructions for the student to follow to work his or her way off of AP. Included in this plan are scheduled times for the student to meet with the teacher for extra-help sessions.

Day Students will be assigned to an extra daytime study hall if they are placed on Academic Probation.

The duration of Academic Probation depends upon the individual student’s situation, though students who have been 33

placed on Academic Probation for falling effort/attitude are assigned for a period of one week and all assigned students are reviewed on a weekly basis during the faculty meeting.

Academic Probation letters will also be sent home from the Academic Dean informing parents of the students’ status at school and asking them to assist us in supporting their student athletes as they strive for improvement.

After a student is on Academic Probation for three consecutive weeks an Academic Probation Team (consisting of the Dean of Academics, Faculty Advisor, Teacher and, sometimes, coaches) will meet collectively with the student to discuss the situation and determine a plan of action to help the student solve the issues that have led to the Academic Probation.

Academic Probation marks a serious concern about a student’s academic performance. We expect our students to maintain above average performance in class, just as we expect them to excel athletically while at NSA. We are also preparing them to succeed in college and therefore have high standards for their achievement at NSA. As a result, students are strongly encouraged to work themselves off of Academic Probation as soon as they can. Students who are unable to improve academic performance once they have been informed of their status may be moved up the Academic Step Process and/or placed on Year-End Review to seriously examine their ability to succeed at NSA. Academic Step Process If a student has academic difficulties in a course or courses (e.g. tardiness, unexcused absences, disruptive behavior, etc.) the four-step process for student concern will be followed through the Academic Dean. All of these steps are for the student’s benefit. They are designed to encourage the student to make improvements independently and/or for the school to provide additional academic support for the student. Please note that if a student is asked to leave a class for academic rather than behavioral reasons (e.g. coming without the necessary books/materials) that student will not suffer disciplinary action according to this step process, but will suffer academically, missing the class instruction and losing grade points for participation in that class period.

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STEP ONE If a teacher has a concern about a student’s academic performance or classroom behavior, following a discussion with the student, the teacher will notify the Academic Dean and the Advisor. Additionally, if a student accumulates FIVE attendance points, he/she will enter the step process. The Academic Dean will write a letter home and meet with the student to discuss the situation. Consequence may be imposed.

STEP TWO If the concern or attendance issue continues after step one, or an accumulation of TEN attendance points, the Academic Dean and Advisor will schedule an appointment with the student to discuss the concern together. A detailed letter describing the situation and the consequences of earning a second step will be sent to the parents/guardians and coaches. Consequences may be imposed.

STEP THREE If the concern or attendance issue continues after step two, or an accumulation of FIFTEEN attendance points, the teacher or teachers involved will inform the Academic Dean or Dean of Students. At this point, a program and/or consequences will be determined for the student. A letter describing the program and/or consequences will be sent to the parents, with a copy to the student and coach. Certain programs and/or consequences will apply at this point to help the student modify his/her behavior or performance. These guidelines will be created around individual needs.

The Academic Dean initiates a meeting with the student, Advisor, Head of School, coach and parents to develop a program which includes the Community Pay Back Program.

Community Pay Back Program (Attendance) • Student has the option to buy back points (but not a step) to a minimum of 15 points by doing worthwhile NSA work detail. One (1) hour of work or one full day in the dish room equals a one (1) point deduction • Student is placed on year-end review. Other options as appropriate for student (grounding to building, loss of travel privileges, mandatory study hall) 35

STEP FOUR If the concern or attendance issue continues after Step Three, or an accumulation of TWENTY points, or if the student is not striving for improvement according to our Core Values, an Administrative Committee will meet to discuss the student’s situation and a parent conference will be scheduled by the Head of School. The Academic Dean, the student's Advisor, and all appropriate faculty will attend the meeting.

An appropriate plan of action will be determined at this point, which may include suspension or dismissal.

In certain instances, with the support of the Head Master and Administrators, the Academic Dean may feel that a student needs to move to a certain step in the process without the previous step(s).

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Athletic Information Athletic Mission It is the Athletic Department's goal to offer each student- athlete the environment to reach his or her individual athletic potential. The Athletic Department will create this positive environment through its coaching staff, programs, facilities, and athlete management.

For each student-athlete to reach his or her personal goals, dedication and hard work is essential. This demands a life style that includes being fit, maintaining a healthy diet, getting adequate rest, and sustaining a positive attitude. Through the cooperation between the Athletic Department and the student-athlete, each individual is enabled to succeed to the fullest.

Attendance Policy for Practice Sessions Each student-athlete is responsible to be on time and prepared for each practice session. The demands on the athlete during the different seasons (i.e. preseason, regular season, post-season) in regard to practice are varied and the athlete should be aware of this factor. Athletic equipment should always be prepared so the athlete will be able to receive the full benefit of his or her training.

If an athlete is going to miss a practice session for a valid reason, it is the athlete's responsibility to inform the coach. For special permission to leave school for extended periods that will include missing athletics (family needs, college visitation, etc.), a student must complete the NSA Leave form.

Athletic Equipment in the School Building All athletic equipment has a special place to be stored in the building. It is the responsibility of each athlete to know these areas and use them. Skis and other winter sports equipment are to be stored and prepared in the appropriate rooms downstairs. Bikes are to be kept in the ski tuning room and brought in through the back door of the school only.

Bikes cannot be stored in any hallway due to fire code. Bikes left in inappropriate areas will be confiscated. Athletic equipment intended for outside use is not to be used indoors at any time (i.e. skateboards, roller blades, bikes, balls). Hockey equipment will be stored in the locker room at the Olympic Arena, or when not available, in the hockey storage room.

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Injury Procedure If an athlete is injured, regardless of the degree, it is the responsibility of the athlete to inform his or her coach who will schedule an appointment with the Athletic Trainer. The Injured Athlete Progression is comprised of four areas. These areas are: (1) Initial report by coach; (2) Physician/athletic trainer evaluation; (3) Rehabilitation program outline; (4) Final review with the coach.

Illness If a student-athlete is ill and misses academic classes, he/she may not be able to participate in athletic practice sessions that day or the following morning, upon the coaches' discretion. This policy is in effect in the Fall and Winter when practice sessions are held in the morning. If an athlete is too sick to attend classes in the afternoon, then it is the feeling of the athletic department that the athlete needs recovery time the following morning before afternoon classes. In the Spring, if an athlete is ill and misses morning classes, he or she is not eligible for participation in afternoon spring sports or training sessions.

Academic Approval for Competition (i.e. travel) Academic faculty members meet on a weekly basis at NSA. At these meetings the teachers discuss their concerns for students having difficulty. If a student-athlete is having difficulty (i.e. average in one or more classes under 70%) he or she will be put in a structured study hall and will be suspended from athletic travel on school days.

Once the average is above 70% the student-athlete will be clear for athletic travel. If the average of the student falls below 70% he or she still has the right to petition the Academic Dean for athletic travel rights if he or she has demonstrated exceptional effort. This status will be reviewed every Monday during the school year.

Unless notified differently by the teacher, a student is on Academic Probation from the Monday of notification through the following Sunday.

Athletic Goal Sheet Each athlete at NSA should fill out a goal sheet for his/her coach. This is a great place to start to define realistic short and longterm goals. Each coach may devise his/her own form to relate to his or her specific sport.

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travel are required to complete a Homework Ticket. This ticket must be signed by each teacher prior to departure so planning ahead is required. Each student’s Homework Ticket also serves as a boarding pass/ticket to get into the vehicle which enables the coaches, who are responsible for the trip, to oversee study time while traveling. It is the responsibility of each student-athlete to accomplish this before departure. Homework tickets are available in the folder on the Student Bulletin Board.

Policy on Nutritional Supplements NSA is concerned by the increased use of creatine monohydrate, creatine phosphate and other popular nutritional supplements. We do not permit student-athletes at NSA to take nutritional supplements. The National Federation of State High School associations (NFHS) issued a statement regarding this issue in August 1998 as follows: “In order to minimize health and safety risks to student-athletes, maintain ethical standards and reduce liability risks, school personnel and coaches should never supply, recommend, or permit the use of any drug, medication or food supplement solely for performance-enhancing purposes. “ Our athletic trainers, team coaches and strength coaches do not permit or endorse, supply or encourage the use of nutritional supplements.

Students are permitted to take vitamins for non performanceenhancing purposes, however they must have both parental and doctor’s permission in writing with proof that the student has been educated in dosage and usage, on file with the school Nurse.

Athletic Department Spring Training The philosophy of spring training at NSA is one of "active rest."

After many cycles of intense training and competitions over the Fall and Winter, it is time to back off the intensity and duration of physical training. This is a time period for the Spring Sports Program which encourages students to be active, with many individual choices in regards to training. This is also a time for student-athletes to concentrate on their academic good standing.

Spring Travel Because NSA is a winter sports academy, the Athletic Department will not approve any travel that will cause the athletes to miss class time in the spring (i.e. for secondary sports). Travel that is related to your winter sport in the spring (i.e. hockey, alpine skiing, 39

etc.) needs to be approved by the student-athletes’ Head Coach and the Academic Dean. These camps and tryouts are at the expense of the student-athletes’ parents. When completing travel arrangements, please ensure that as little class time as possible will be missed. Please see the Academic Dean if you have questions about this policy.

Training/Competing During Study Hours Student-athletes in good academic standing will be allowed to compete in organized sporting events during study hours under certain circumstances. This must be part of their formal spring-training program, as approved by the Academic Dean. The athletes who take advantage of this program must establish secondary study time in the afternoon to supplement what is missed in the evening. The studentathlete must request this privilege from the Academic Dean.

Long Term or Significant Injury Students who incur a significant injury or illness and are unable to train or compete must create an alternate program of activities with their coach while recovering.

Athletic Difficulty If a student-athlete has athletic difficulties in training on a regular basis then the four-step process for student concern will be followed through the Dean of Students. All of these steps are for the student's benefit. They are designed to encourage the student to make improvements independently and/or for the school to provide additional athletic support for the student.

STEP ONE If a coach has a concern about a student's athletic performance or behavior, following a discussion with the student, the coach will notify the Dean of Students and the student’s advisor who will also meet with the student.

STEP TWO If the concern continues after step one, the coach and Dean of Students will schedule an appointment with the student to discuss the concern. A letter will be composed describing the concern as specifically as possible. This letter will be sent to the parents with copies given to the student, the coach or coaches involved, the Dean of Students, and the student's Advisor. No 40

formal plan of action will be developed at this point other than defining and highlighting the concern to the student and the parents.

STEP THREE If the concern continues after step two, the coach or coaches involved will inform the Dean of Students. At this point, a program and/or consequences will be determined for the student. A letter describing the program and/or consequences will be sent to the parents, with copies to the Head of School, student, the coach or coaches involved, and the student's Advisor. Certain programs/consequences will apply at this point to help the student modify his or her behavior or performance. These guidelines will be created around individual needs.

STEP FOUR If the concern continues after the warning, or if the student in striving for improvement does not sustain sincere and honest effort, a parent conference will be scheduled by the Dean of Students. The Head of School, the student's Advisor and all appropriate coaches and faculty will attend the meeting. An appropriate plan of action will be determined at this point, which may include suspension or dismissal.

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Day Student Information Visitation Guidelines Day students are not permitted on the dormitory floor or in dormitory rooms during the academic day except for approved shower use after training. Visits with boarding students during the academic day should take place in the public areas of the building.

Evening and weekend visits by day students should follow the dormitory guest visitation guidelines as outlines on page 6 in the Residential Life section of this handbook. Day students should always remember to sign into the dormitory or Mountain House when visiting during scheduled visitation hours. Day students are not allowed in Mountain House during the academic day. Any visitation to a dorm room must be accompanied by a resident of that room. We need to know who is in the building at all times for safety reasons

Evening Guidelines during the School Year

Weeknights - Sunday through Thursday The building is locked at 9:30 PM. For security reasons that are obvious, it is critical that we do not have students leaving or entering the building after this point. Day students who choose to remain in the building must attend a supervised study hall or extra help session. Day students must be picked up by 9:20pm.

Day students are expected to abide by the established guidelines of the dormitory while at school during the evening. Parents will be called and asked to pick up their child if these study hour guidelines are not followed.

Weekend Nights - Friday & Saturday Day students are expected to depart before 9:30pm on weekend evenings.

Day students must observe dormitory guidelines while in the building or they will face disciplinary action.

Kitchen Duty All Day students will be assigned to kitchen duty teams. Day students will serve kitchen duty at lunch during those days in which their teams are on duty. If day students choose to stay for dinner on 42

any day they are on kitchen duty, they must serve kitchen duty for that dinner as well.

Overnight Stays For any overnight guest a student must receive permission from the Director of Residential Life. Once the guest arrives, he or she must fill out an Overnight Guest Form and turn it in to the Director of Residential Life. Students are to introduce every guest to the Dorm Parent on Duty. Day students may also spend the night as the guest of a boarding student . All guests are expected to follow the rules and guidelines of the school and it is the responsibility of the host to advise their guests regarding appropriate behavior.

The Director of Residential Life or Dorm Parents reserve the right to inspect guests’ bags to ensure the safety and well-being of the students on the dorm floor.

Automobile Use Day students may use cars to transport themselves to and from school only. Day students may not use their automobiles to drive to any school event including athletic training and competitions. Automobile use during the academic day, including lunch time, is prohibited. Only with special parental permission may day students be permitted to use their vehicle during this time. Day students must have parental permission for each and every occasion on which they wish to drive NSA boarding students, and boarding students must have permission to drive with day students. Day students are to park on the street or in the municipal parking lot - not behind nor in front of the main building.

All School Meetings Day students are expected to attend All School Meetings, and attendance is taken. Important scheduling information is announced at those meetings and day studentsmust be present to receive such information.

Illness During the Academic Day Day students who are too sick to come to class must have a parent or guardian call the duty phone at 518-637-1595 before the first period of the academic day. It is crucial that parents or guardians of day students communicate with the school when day students will be absent for any reason.

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Student Discipline Most students at NSA understand the mission of the school.

They are purposeful in their approach to achieving this mission, striving for academic and athletic success with dedication and responsibility. The following discipline section of the student handbook applies to a small percentage of NSA’s student body. While we require all students to read this section for informational purposes, committed and responsible students won’t find these disciplinary consequences applicable.

The discipline system has several separate means of addressing student behavior that falls outside the expectations, rules and guidelines of the school. Discipline is not meant to judge or shame the student involved. Instead, the process is designed to facilitate student understanding of his/her behavior and the effects that his/her decisions have on goals, relationships, and achievements of the community. It is important to understand each of the following disciplinary components: the Step Process, Major School Rules, and the Substance Use Policy .

Step Process NSA has a four step discipline process in each area of student life: Community Life, Academic Program and Athletic Program.

These step processes are meant to help students learn to live within the rules and guidelines of the school. Each department outlines its Step Process at the end of its respective section of the Student Handbook.

Major School Rules The Major School Rules outlined below exist to ensure the health and welfare of all students at National Sports Academy. These rules apply to students while enrolled at National Sports Academy.

SUBSTANCE USE Students may not use tobacco products, illicit drugs, alcoholic beverages, or abuse prescription or over-the-counter medications while enrolled at NSA. All students on medication are to register prescription medication information with the School Nurse. See more detail on substance use later in this section.

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HAZING, VIOLENCE, PHYSICAL & VERBAL HARASSMENT Students are forbidden from using violence against anyone while enrolled as an NSA student. We strongly believe that violence is unacceptable behavior under any circumstances. In addition, students must understand that all hazing/bullying activities are considered unacceptable and forms of physical violence or harassment through any social media outlets. NSA defines hazing as including any activity that deliberately, directly or indirectly embarrasses, threatens, causes harm or injury to or invites ridicule to another member of our community. Beyond the hazing activities that threaten, embarrass or otherwise harm others, any type of physical or verbal harassment against another person is expressly forbidden and will not be tolerated.

WILLFUL DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY Students must not willfully destroy property belonging to someone else, whether another student’s , the school‘s, or a person’s property in Lake Placid. In addition to being held financially responsible for the abuse or destruction of another’s property, students will also face disciplinary proceedings.

COMPROMISING BUILDING SECURITY/BUILDING CURFEW Students are not permitted to leave their respective dormitory floors after In-Building Curfew. Doing so jeopardizes the safety, security and welfare of the entire community and causes undue concern for those involved, including parents, dorm parents and police, who may be notified. Students may not tamper with security alarms or locks, or be in possession of school master keys.

These rules are in place to promote student safety. Finally, students may not enter inappropriate spaces in the building, such as walls, ceilings or crawl spaces.

OPEN FLAMES/ FIRE EQUIPMENT/ALARM SYSTEM The possession and/or use of open flame, including candles and incense is prohibited. Fire equipment, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, the fire alarm is to be used only in an emergency. Unauthorized use, or intentional or inadvertent discharge or damage will not be tolerated. Tampering with and/or removing batteries from the smoke detectors is also prohibited. (This includes kitchen ovens/stoves.)

STUDENT TRAVEL IN MOTORIZED VEHICLES Any unauthorized use of a motor vehicle is prohibited. Travel to 45

and from Lake Placid in vehicles other than those of the student's family must be authorized by a student's parents or guardian in writing before each individual driving occasion. Open permission slips from parents will not be recognized. Hitchhiking is not permitted. During the scheduled school day (scheduled training, academic day) , neither boarding students nor day students are allowed in students' vehicles. Students may not transport other students in a motorized vehicle without the proper permission.

ACADEMIC and SOCIAL DISHONESTY Plagiarism, cheating, lying and stealing will not be tolerated at National Sports Academy.

SEXUAL RELATIONS/OPPOSITE SEX VISITATION Sexual relations are not permitted any time a student's care is entrusted to NSA or any agent of NSA. Students may not enter the stairwell, floor or room of the opposite sex. Students may not host members of the opposite sex in a dorm room or members of the same sex to engage in any type of sexual activity.

ROOFTOPS and WINDOWS Students are not permitted on the rooftops of the buildings. Leaning or hanging out of the windows pose significant threats to one’s well-being and will not be tolerated.

The Major School Rules are not subject to change. They are in place to help ensure the safety and welfare of our community. Violation of any of these rules will lead to disciplinary action.

Discipline for Violation of Major School Rules In order to take clear and consistent action when a student violates a Major School Rule, the following grid will serve as a guide for the Discipline Committee, which will take into consideration the severity of the behavior to determine the most appropriate consequences, facilitating the important messages and learning process for both the individual and the school community.

Please note that the violation of the Substance Use Major School Rule follows an alternate discipline procedure which is described on p. 53-54.

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Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

8th-9th grade

10th grade

11th grade

12th-Post Grads

5 days of kitchen duty AND educational component

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1-week inschool suspension AND educational component

1-week inschool suspension AND weekend kitchen duty AND educational component

1-week inschool suspension AND weekend kitchen duty AND educational component AND loss of one athletic event during season (consequences determined by coach during noncompetitive season)

1-week inschool suspension AND 5 days of kitchen duty AND educational component AND loss of one athletic event during season (consequences determined by coach during noncompetitive season)

1-week inschool suspension AND 8 days of kitchen duty AND educational component AND loss of one athletic event during season (consequences determined by coach during noncompetitive season)

1-week inschool suspension AND 10 days of kitchen duty AND educational component AND loss of one athletic event during season (consequences determined by coach during noncompetitive season)

2-week inschool suspension or at-home suspension AND educational component AND loss of 2 athletic events during season (consequences determined by coach during noncompetitive season)

2-week inschool suspension and 5 work hours or at-home suspension AND educational component AND loss of 2 athletic events during season (consequences determined by coach during noncompetitive season)

3-week inschool suspension and 8 work hours or at-home suspension AND educational component AND loss of 2 athletic events during season (consequences determined by coach during noncompetitive season)

3-week inschool suspension and 10 work hours or at-home suspension AND educational component AND loss of 2athletic events during season (consequences determined by coach during noncompetitive season)

Dismissal

Dismissal

Dismissal

Dismissal

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Violating any three (3) major school rules in one academic year is grounds for immediate dismissal. Discipline related to any MSR violation after Spring Break may carry over to the next year for any returning student.

Suspension Policy OUT-OF-SCHOOL: If a student is suspended, times will be arranged to determine when he or she must leave the campus and when he or she can return. If there are changes to the pre-arranged return times, this information must be communicated to the school as soon as possible. While suspended the student is not allowed in or near the campus, nor is he or she allowed to participate in any athletic competition. Suspended students are responsible for turning in their assigned school work immediately upon their return.

IN-SCHOOL: Students must sign-in every hour and work in the dish room three meals a day. Other responsibilities are often assigned by the Head of the Discipline Committee.

Dismissal Policy In the event of dismissal from school, the Head of School or Dean of Students will make arrangements with the student’s family for departure as soon as possible after the dismissal notification.

Dismissed students may not return to the school to visit for the remainder of the school year unless coming for official school business that has been cleared with the Head of School or the Head of the Discipline Committee. Dismissed student-athletes will be permitted to reapply with the understanding that re-admittance may be denied.

Finally, since the overhead expenses of the school do not diminish with the departure of students for any reason during the course of the year, family obligation to pay the tuition and fees for the full academic year is unconditional after accepting admittance and signing the enrollment contract. Families should understand that no portion of such fees paid or outstanding will be refunded or cancelled in the event of a student’s dismissal from school.

Disclosure Policy Without the written permission of, or request from parents, NSA will not report or disclose to other educational institutions the disciplinary history of any student unless such disciplinary action results in dismissal from school or unless such disciplinary action reflects troubling behavior of some duration or gravity as to warrant 48

serious concern about a student’s character. The ethics of practice for educators and administrators requires the school’s officials to report disciplinary action of this magnitude. Some colleges/universities require National Sports Academy to disclose student discipline history.

Parents/guardians give permission for this disclosure by signing the “College Admission Release of Information.”

In the event that a student is dismissed from school during the senior year and, therefore, during the college application process, the school will allow two weeks from the day of dismissal for the student and/or family to inform the colleges to which he or she has applied of his or her situation. If the student and family have not done so by the end of this two-week period, it is the school’s professional obligation to inform colleges itself.

Discipline Committee NSA’s Discipline Committee is designed to fairly and effectively handle disciplinary action. A Discipline Committee will be called to meet to discuss potential violations of Major School Rules and to address other situations if deemed necessary by the head of the Discipline Committee. This committee will consist of faculty and staff members appointed by the Head of School. Additionally the student’s advisor and coach will be invited and a student committee member may be invited to attend the Discipline Committee meetings.

The student involved in action for which a discipline committee is meeting will be given a chance to attend a portion of the committee meeting to represent his/her position in person. Students may waive the meeting, whereby he/she is accepting the decision that the Discipline Committee makes in his/her absence. This option to waive may not be made available to a student if the Committee deems it absolutely necessary to meet with a student. While it is the goal to have 100% participation by Discipline Committee members, it may not always be possible. It will be considered sufficient to have a minimum of three members present to reach a recommendation. The Head of School will review and approve the Discipline Committee’s recommendations before discipline is assigned to the student involved. When a decision has proven particularly difficult for the Discipline Committee, it has the option to present the issue to the entire faculty and staff.

The head of the Discipline Committee may notify the school community of serious disciplinary action as the result of a Discipline Committee meeting at the All School Meeting. Any further inquiries about disciplinary action should be directed to the Dean of Students 49

or Head of School. The content of discussions held in Discipline Committee meetings is confidential and committee members other than the head of the Discipline Committee or Head of School should not be asked to discuss the details of those meetings.

The goal of the Discipline Committee is to discuss every potential MSR violation, but sometimes that may be neither possible nor practical. In such cases, we reserve the right to reach MSR decisions by administrative committee.

Alcohol/Substance Use Policy Recognizing that alcohol, tobacco, and drugs are dangerous to health, the school forbids the use of these substances. The school attempts to deter, through counseling and discipline, the illegal use of alcohol, tobacco and drugs. The use of alcohol and other substances not only threatens the health and well being of the community but it is in direct contradiction to the mission of a sports academy.

While the school makes every effort to educate students about the hazards of alcohol, drugs and tobacco, the school cannot accept even sporadic or experimental use of these substances. The school has an obligation to abide by society's laws and to instill in its students a respect for law.

Students who sell, obtain, provide, deal, donate or make available for others alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, illegal or prescription drugs render themselves liable for immediate dismissal regardless of previous disciplinary record. The contamination of our community by bringing in alcohol, drugs or tobacco will not be tolerated and will be dealt with accordingly. Likewise, a student who purchases alcohol, drugs or tobacco for themselves or others will be held accountable under the alcohol/substance abuse policy. This policy also applies if a student is found with alcohol, drugs, tobacco or related paraphernalia in his or her possession (which includes possession in dormitory rooms). In addition, a student who is present where alcohol, drugs or tobacco are being used will be held accountable even if he or she abstains.

NSA’s Alcohol and Substance Use Policy is a detailed explanation of the Alcohol/Substance Use Major School Rule and so is subject to the Major School Rule policies.

Drug Testing Policy and Procedure NSA students are not subject to random drug testing without just cause for such testing. The school will, however, impose random 50

drug testing in the following instances: 1) Any student who has violated the school’s Alcohol/Substance Use policy will be randomly tested for substance use.

2) Any student whose behavior produces reasonable suspicion of substance use will be subject to immediate testing for substance use.

The procedure for such testing is as follows: The Head of School will identify students who have already violated NSA’s Alcohol/ Substance Use policy to be tested. The head of the Discipline Committee will then make appointments and notify parents after those appointments are made. Students will not be notified ahead of time of these testing appointments. Results of these tests will be reported to students and parents when returned to the head of the Discipline Committee. A positive result from an administered drug test constitutes a violation of the school’s Alcohol/Substance Use policy and students will be disciplined according to the recommended procedure outlined below.

Students and their families will be responsible for the cost of this testing, though NSA will provide transportation to appointments for the tests. Refusal or failure to cooperate with this policy will be considered a positive result and therefore constitutes another violation of the school’s Alcohol/Substance Use policy.

Disciplinary Procedure for Alcohol/Substance Use If a student is suspected of alcohol or substance use, the student will be evaluated by a dorm parent or faculty member. If necessary, the student will be expected to consent to immediate testing. Refusing to consent to any test will be considered a positive result. When a test is not available or useful, including the use of substances other than alcohol, suspected use is still grounds for action by a disciplinary committee. The Head of School will be notified and will meet with a disciplinary committee to discuss the incident. The Head of School will meet with the student, and the student's parents will be notified of the incident. Our recommendations will include the following steps: FIRST OFFENSE: 1) Notification of Parent/Guardian.

2) Formal evaluation with a counseling professional. The cost of the counseling will be the responsibility of the student/family.

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Signed consents for releases of information to NSA may be required.

4) Results and recommendations for treatment will be communicated to the Head of the Discipline Committee and the Head of School, and our common practice is to follow these recommendations.

Failure to follow through on the procedures outlined above, or choosing not to take part in the educational program will result in further disciplinary action.

SECOND OFFENSE: 1) After a second offense, the recommended procedure will be dismissal.

Year End Review Based upon each student’s performance during the school year, re-enrollment is extended each spring at the discretion of the faculty. If during the school year, the faculty/staff consistently raises concerns about a student-athlete, (athletically, academically, or socially) the appropriate administrator will inform the student and his or her parents of the school’s concerns and of its intention to monitor the progress of that student for the remainder of the school year.

Students with multiple Major School Rule violations or Steps can expect to be placed on Year-End-Review. In June, during our faculty workshop sessions, the faculty will review those students “redflagged” during the year and decide whether or not to extend reenrollment contracts for the following academic year. The school reserves the right to reject re-enrollment contracts if students have not demonstrated acceptable performance during the academic year. The decision not to extend re-enrollment contracts is a very serious decision and will not be made unless it has been determined that continued enrollment would be detrimental to the student and/or to the school.

Non-Discrimination Policy The National Sports Academy admits students of any race, color, sexual orientation, religion, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sexual orientation, religion, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions 52

policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school -administered programs.

Sexual Harassment Policy Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when such conduct has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive academic or working environment; when such conduct interferes unreasonably with a person's work or academic performance; when submission to such conduct is made a condition of a person's employment or academic advancement; or when a person's reaction to such conduct is used as the basis for employment or academic decisions affecting that person.

Through mediation and education National Sports Academy tries to achieve an environment free of sexual harassment. Any student who believes that she or he might have been the victim of sexual harassment should immediately contact a trusted faculty member or administrator. An investigation will take place and if necessary, an appropriate disciplinary response will be made.

Disciplinary responses as the result of sexual harassment will range from verbal education to dismissal from school.

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School Awards Valedictorian: 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Carly Dominick-Sobol Coleman Lieb Rebecca Morse Kathryn Dawson David Russell Sarah Foss

Salutatorian: 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Colin Delaney & Jonathan Simpson Jamie Goldsmith Allison Beall Joseph Fuca Maggie Cross Jerin Dinkins

Brett Miller Memorial Award: Awarded each year to a student-athlete competing in an individual sport who best exemplifies Brett’s commitment to sport, love of the National Sports Academy, enthusiasm and courage.

2007-2008 Colin Delaney 2008-2009 Andrew Beck 2009-2010 Elizabeth Hanrahan 2010-2011 Aaron Taylor 2011-2012 Taylar (TT) Cianfarano 2012-2013 Sarah Sinning John G.A. O’Neill Award: Given annually to the NSA junior or senior who displays excellence in human relations and sincere leadership.

2007-2008 Julian “Basie” Allen 2008-2009 Jamie Goldsmith 2009-2010 Andrew Beck 2010-2011 Eric Goneau & Matt Saehrig 2011-2012 David Russell 2012-2013 Marcus Astesana 54

Coby Wheeler Award: Given annually to the senior, selected by his or her peers, who best exemplifies good sportsmanship and leadership.

2007-2008 Amelea Gray 2008-2009 Stephanie DeMars 2009-2010 Andrew Beck 2010-2011 Eric Goneau 2011-2012 Kelsey Lynch & David Russell 2012-2013 Marcus Astesana & Sarah Foss Phil Newton Faculty Award: The Phil Newton Faculty Award is presented to one member each of the Freshman, Sophomore and Junior classes, selected by the teaching faculty for his or her academic effort, improvement and love of learning.

2007-2008

2008-2009

2009-2010

2010-2011

2011-2012

2012-2013

Matthew Saehrig (First-Year Class) Amber Doll (Sophomore Class) Brittany Doll (Junior Class) Emily Laurenzi (First-Year Class) Matthew Saehrig (Sophomore Class) Celeste Brown & Stephanie DeMars (Junior) Tucker West (First-Year Class) Annie Griswold (Sophmore) Kathryn Dawson (Junior) Joseph Russell (First-Year Class) Aaron Taylor (Sophmore) David Russell (Junior) Jack Buckley (First-Year Class) Jackson Burdett (Sophomore) Marcus Astesana & Sarah Foss (Juniors) Alex Akoundi (Eighth Grade) Gabby Monaco (First-Year) Ben Meyer (Sophomore) Sarah Sinning (Junior)

Reverend Dr. Howard MacFarland “Mac” Fish Memorial Award: Given annually to a member of the NSA community, honoring the memory of Mac Fish. Mac lived and taught with selfless devotion to those who endeavored to try. He offered an open invitation for all to share in the journey of learning and to light the fire within. He believed “learning flows from fire, from enthusiasm, from love, from passion, 55

from sheer energy, from delight…” Mac admired the purity of spirit that ignites the pursuit of learning and discovery.

2007-2008 Kelly Carter 2008-2009 Stephen “Mergs” Merganthaler 2009-2010 Andrew Beck 2010-2011 Luke Hudak 2011-2012 Lisa Wint 2012-2013 Randy Wint Community Service Award: In recognition of commitment and dedication to helping others.

2007-2008 Davis Trachte (First-Year) Rebecca Morse (Sophomore) Amelea Gray & David Simon (Junior) 2008-2009 Emily Laurenzi ( First-Year) Elizabeth Hanrahan (Sophomore) Celeste Brown (Junior) 2009-2010 Victoria Laven (First-Year) Kaitlyn Ryan (Sophomore) Beth Hanrahan (Junior) 2010-2011 Erik Sparkowski (First-Year) Skylar Glick (Sophomore) Logan Mackie (Junior) 2011-2012 Jack Buckley (First-Year) Taylar (TT) Cianfarano (Sophomore) Aaron Taylor (Junior) 2012-2013 Konnor Fitzpatrick (First-Year) Ben Meyer (Sophomore) Axel Hallin & Sarah Sinning (Juniors) Kevin Broderick Senior Service Cup “In loving memory of Kevin Broderick who, in his embodiment of love, compassion, and strength, inspired us all to become more engaged in the opportunities of life, and to be more generous to others.”

2007-2008 Carly Dominick-Sobol 2008-2009 Amelea Gray 2009-2010 Celeste Brown 2010-2011 Kathryn Dawson 2011-2012 David Russell 2012-2013 Mariah Trupp

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