students returning to campus in the evening.The gate opens automatically when approached from the inside of campus and should be used for all exiting traffic. 3. Students must drive slowly and carefully to the designated parking lots without temporarily parking at any other campus location. This includes no parking at athletic fields during practices, games, or other events. Students may never drive through campus. Should a student wish to move their car from the Kirby Arts Center (KAC) lot to the hockey rink lot, they should depart through the Baker Gate and use the Field House service entrance. They should not use the pond road. 4. Day students must park either behind the KAC or in the lot behind the hockey rink. Cars parked anywhere else around the Field House or in visitor and handicapped spaces will be subject to ticketing. During the winter term only, day students may park in the lot near the golf course. The parking lot between the Fitness Center and Kirby House is also available, but only after dusk. 5. At no time may students use their cars to transport themselves, a friend, or belongings from one place on campus to another, including athletic practices. The car is only to be used to bring the student to and from campus. 6. Fifth Form day students only may use their vehicles to leave campus during a free period. No specific permission is needed, but students must return in time for their next required appointment. 7. A Fifth Form day student who wishes to drive a Fifth Form boarding student must adhere to all rules established by the Director of the Fifth Form in that regard, including submitting a parental permission form, which is available in the Office of Student Services. A day student
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may never drive an underform boarding student. Violations of driving regulations may result in the loss of authorization to transport Fifth Form boarders for a period of time and other serious disciplinary sanctions (see Major School Rules list). 8. Underform day students may never give rides to any boarding students, including Fifth Formers. 9. A day student may drive another day student with the permission of both sets of parents. Such permission is left to the parents. Staying Overnight at School
When space allows, a day student may request permission from the Housemaster and his/her advisor to stay overnight in the House for up to one week.The Housemaster has final say in whether a day student may stay overnight. If no bedroom is available, a day student may request permission from the Housemaster to spend a maximum of two nights in a friend’s room. The day student must secure the permission of his/ her friend before asking the Housemaster. The Housemaster has final say in whether the day student may stay overnight. Under no circumstances may a day student spend the night in a House without the Housemaster’s express permission. Change of Boarding/Day Status
Priority for boarding availability is given to students whose distant residence precludes them from attending as day students. Requests for change in status for current students from boarding to day or day to boarding are ordinarily considered only after admissions decisions have been made for new students who will enter in the fall. Requests for change in status for the following year should be made in writing to the Dean of Students during the spring or early summer. The Dean of Students and the Dean of Admission and Financial Aid will review