TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Contact Information ................................................................................ 4 Introduction ............................................................................................................ 5-6 Honor Roll and Merit Categories ............................................................................. 6 Our Honor Code ........................................................................................................ 6 Academic Integrity .................................................................................................... 7 Athletic/Creative Programs Athletic Programs .............................................................................................. 7-8 Creative Programs ................................................................................................ 8 Student Life A. General Student Responsibility ..................................................................... 8-9 B. Five-day Boarding ............................................................................................ 9 C. Dormitories .................................................................................................. 9-12 D Dress Code ................................................................................................ 12-13 E. Weekends and Vacations ............................................................................... 13 F. Off-Campus Privileges/Use of Taxis .......................................................... 13-14 G. Ordering Food/Take-Out ................................................................................ 14 H. Loss, Theft or Damage .................................................................................. 15 I. Automobiles ................................................................................................ 15-16 J. Digital Devices ........................................................................................... 16-17 K. Computer and Internet Use Policies ......................................................... 17-19 L. College Discipline Statement. ......................................................................... 19 M. Disciplinary Code ...................................................................................... 19-21 1. Violation Behavior Examples ...................................................................... 20 2. Drug and Alcohol Policy .............................................................................. 20 3. Tobacco Policy ............................................................................................ 20 4. Hate, Harassment, and Victimizing..............................................................20i N. Disciplinary Standards and Consequences ................................................... 21 Consequences for Failure to Meet Academic Expectations ........................... 21 Expectation: Civility and Respect ........................................................... 21-21 Expectation: Athletic and Creative Programs Obligations ........................... 21 Expectation: Safety ...................................................................................... 21 Expectations: Maintaining a Healthy and Safe Environment... ................... 22Note ............................................................................................................. 23 Major Rules ..................................................................................................... 23 Consequences for Failure to Follow Major Academic Rules ....................... 23 Consequences for Failure to Follow Major Community Rules ................ 23-24 Dismissable Offenses ..................................................................................... 25 Dismissable Academic Offenses ................................................................. 25 Dismissable Community Offenses ............................................................... 25 Other notes ............................................................................................. 25-26 0. Age of Consent .............................................................................................. 26 P. Press Policy .................................................................................................... 26 Q. Religious Services ......................................................................................... 26 R. Mail ................................................................................................................ 26 Financial Information ......................................................................................... 26-27 Health .................................................................................................................. 27-28 Safety Practices and Protocol 1. Fire Safety ................................................................................................. 28-29 2. Active Shooter/Intruder Protocol ..................................................................... 29 3. Important Notes .............................................................................................. 30 Bullying, Hazing, Harassment, Abuse, Sexual Misconduct, and Whistleblower Practices and Procedures A. Sexual Misconduct ......................................................................................... 30 B. Sexual Harassment.. ................................................................................. 30-31 C Hazing ........................................................................................................ 31-32 D. Child Abuse .................................................................................................... 32 E. Bullying ...................................................................................................... 32-33 F. Whistleblower and Non-Retaliation Policy ...................................................... 33 Parent/Guardian Practices and Comportment ................................................ 33-34 2020-2021 Addendum........................................................................................................35
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IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION Main Number (978) 297-1223 For emergencies after 10 p.m. please call 978-895-9579. Head of School
Laurie Lambert
llambert@winchendon.org
978-297-7902
Associate Head of School
Scott Pottbecker
spottbecker@winchendon.org
978-297-7701
Director of Admissions
John Toffey
jtoffey@winchendon.org
978-297-7904
Assistant Head of School Dean of Students Assistant Head of School for Academics Director of College Counseling
Alicia Jordan
ajordan@winchendon.org
978-297-7924
Kelly Harris
kharris@winchendon.org
978-297-7925
Tony Lambert
tlambert@winchendon.org
978-297-7915
Assistant to the Head, Registrar
MJ Galat
mjgalat@winchendon.org registrar@winchendon.org
978-297-7901
Director of Hatch Center
Fiona Byrne
fbyrne@winchedon.org
978-297-7927
Dean of Community, Leadership, and Service
Miranda Jennings
mjennings@winchendon.org
978-297-7934
Student Account Manager
Donna Catalano
dcatalano@winchendon.org
978-297-7932
Director of Health Services
Marypat Velasco
mvelasco@winchendon.org
978-297-7916
Health Office Appointments/Records
Nancy Esposito
nesposito@winchendon.org
978-297-7917
Director of Athletics
Dan Chretien
dchretien@winchendon.org
978-297-0361
Athletic Trainer
Jon Harris
jharris@winchendon.org
978-297-7899
Director of Information Technology
Dave Cormier
pblais@winchendon.org
978-297-7600
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS Executive Director/CEO
John Kerney
jkerney@winchendon.org
978-297-7811
Chief Operating Officer
Scott Pottbecker
spottbecker@winchendon.org
978-297-7701
Director of Human Services
Colleen Anderson
canderson@winchendon.org
978-297-7931
Finance Director
Janet Gelinas
esmith@winchendon.org
978-297-7930
The Winchendon School does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, gender, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, religion, sexual orientation, or disability in the administration of its educational policies, admissions procedures, scholarship, or loan programs, and athletic or other school sponsored programs. 4
inside front cover. Please note that documents such as these need to meet the ever-changing practices and norms of our society. We are a learning and constantly evolving community; therefore, these guidelines may at times need to be updated. Students and parents/guardians can always find the latest version of this guide on our website under the Resources Section. We are looking forward to an exciting and productive year.
HONOR ROLL AND MERIT CATEGORIES 1.
Students who attain high grade point averages may qualify for Honor Roll or High Honor Roll status, each of which confers certain privileges. The qualification for Honor Roll is a semester average of B, and qualification for High Honor Roll is a semester average of A-. These distinctions are based on student achievement.
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At the end of each semester, each student is evaluated in three areas of school life and then assigned an overall Merit Category rating. The areas of evaluation are academic effort and attitude, dorm life and citizenship, and effort and attitude in extracurricular activities such as sports, arts, and Service Learning. Each student is given an overall rating based on a weighted average of these three factors. These Merit Category ratings are designed to confer privileges on those who display superior effort, whereas restrictions may be placed on the activities of those who display poor effort.
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Students who qualify for Honor Roll must remain in their rooms and study during the evening study hours, but they are not restricted to their desk. Their doors must remain open, and they must not make any noise or disrupt the quiet study environment in the room; playing video games or watching movies is prohibited. In addition, any Honor Roll student who leaves school overnight on a weekend may choose to skip the Sunday night room-inspection and Sunday night study hall, returning at any time before 10:00 PM. The student must indicate this plan on the weekend leave before he or she leaves campus.
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High Honor Roll students and Merit Category students are permitted both of the Honor Roll privileges (above), and are granted the additional privilege of leaving the dormitory during the evening study hall. They must attend the 7:30-7:45 PM room inspection (except if they sign out overnight on a weekend and return late on Sunday night), but they may leave the dorm (with permission from dorm parent) any time after 7:45 PM. However, to minimize disruption of the study hall, students who leave the floor are required to return by 9:30 PM.
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Honor Roll, High Honor Roll, and Merit Category privileges will be suspended or revoked if a student's effort or achievement grades deteriorate during a semester or if a student is placed on Dean's Warning or Probation for a violation of a major school rule.
OUR HONOR CODE
"At The Winchendon School, we value fairness and honesty in academics and in all aspects of our community life. As students or citizens of The Winchendon School community, we will not lie, cheat, plagiarize, or steal." This Honor Code underlies the integrity of the whole Winchendon community. Cheating, plagiarism, and other forms of academic or other dishonesty are considered major offenses and may lead to dismissal. Although we will work with a student through a first offense, and possibly a second if he or she shows sincere commitment to honestly becoming a better student, any student committing multiple offenses faces dismissal. Any Academic Integrity violation will result in loss of High Honor Roll, Honor Roll, or Merit Category status. Our Academic Integrity policy is fully explained to all students, and they are responsible for adhering to that policy.
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be subject to discipline for misconduct that could impinge on the rights of other students, employees, or members of the School community, or has a direct or immediate effect on the discipline and general welfare of the School, even if such conduct takes place off campus, during non-School hours or on breaks from the School. Some examples of such outside conduct which may have disciplinary ramifications at School include any violation of law; underage purchase, use or possession of alcohol or a controlled substance; use or misuse of computers, or computer websites (personal, at home or at School), which do, or could, impact the welfare of any member of the School community or the reputation or functioning of the School. 3.
Day students are asked to sign in and sign out when leaving and returning to campus. When on campus, day students are held to all boarding rules and standards outlined in the Handbook. In case of emergency, we need to have accurate records indicating who is on campus.
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Community Expectations - Timeliness is a critical life skill. Arriving late for any required obligations will have a response. During the first week of the school year, faculty members will use warnings while students acclimate to expectations.
B. Five-day boarding
Five-day boarding students are fully integrated into campus life at The Winchendon School. Students may choose to remain on campus any weekend that school is in session. Five-day boarders must fill out a Boardingware weekend request by Wednesday when planning to leave campus on Friday or Saturday in a given week. Students may leave after their commitments and should be back on campus for Sunday evening study hall, or Monday morning with school permission. All students, whether five or seven-day boarders, must sign out through Boardingware when departing campus and must sign back in when returning to campus.
C. Dormitories
The dorms are our homes - not just the individual student's home - but the home of a number of people. Learning to live respectfully with people of many different backgrounds is one of the important opportunities of being at boarding school. Full and constructive participation in the life of the dorm is the expectation of all boarding students. Day students are not permitted to stay overnight in the dorms, except during inclement weather when travel is prohibited, and the School sends out a notice. Please note that any student found 1) straying from the common area into another area or dorm room (except in the case of an announced "open dorm"}, 2) demonstrating inappropriate public display of affection, including not remaining upright, or 3) otherwise displaying inappropriate or loud behavior will lose his or her privileges in all common spaces for the balance of the semester and face a disciplinary response. Any student doing any of the above a second time will permanently lose his or her visitation privileges and face a more significant discipline response. The Dorm Parents will reserve the right to close any of the common spaces temporarily or even permanently if they feel a space is being consistently abused by a wider group of students.
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In addition to the adult resident(s) in each dormitory, Proctors are responsible for assisting the Dorm Parent. The Proctors are to be accorded the same respect and cooperation due the Dorm Parent.
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When a student moves into a room, he/she and the Dorm Parent make a joint inspection of the room and its furnishings and fill out a room inspection form together. The student (or parent/guardian) should notify the Dorm Parent of any preexisting damage to the room. Allowing for normal "wear and tear," the room is to be in the same condition at the end of the year. Damages will be billed to the student's account as they occur. Depending on the nature of the damage, a student may be subject to disciplinary action and liable for the cost of repairs.
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Room assignments are made prior to the start of the school year. Students with special rooming needs should contact the Dean of Student Life as soon as possible. During the school year, a limited number of room changes are allowed on the basis of need and availability and can be discussed with Dean of Student Life. A full inspection of the vacated room will ensue along with the entry to the new room for potential damage.
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Morning check-in is held each morning by 7:45 AM and spot checks are made at other times. A major dormitory cleanup is done each evening at 7:30 PM before study hall. Beds are to be made, desks neat, and clothing in proper places. Rooms must be kept neat during the day. Housekeepers clean baths weekly. Furniture placement is subject to approval of the Dorm Parent in order to ensure safety and a constructive work environment. Lights out Sunday - Thursday 10:30 PM, Friday & Saturday (except on Community Weekends) 11:30 PM.
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Speaker systems are permitted if used properly. They are not to be played in academic buildings, in the Dining Hall, or during the evening study hours, nor are they to interfere with the privacy of others. Music played in dorm rooms should not be audible in the hallways or in the rooms of other students. Equipment that is used improperly will be put into storage. Music with vulgar or offensive lyrics is not permitted and may result in disciplinary action.
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Proctors are the only students who are allowed to have game systems within their dorm rooms. Although allowed for Proctors, such game systems are not permitted for other students. If a student who is not a Proctor is found with gaming equipment, the equipment will be placed in storage or sent home.
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The following items are not permitted in rooms: pets, candles, matches, lighters, lighter fluid or other flammables, irons, incense, cooking appliances, heating appliances, ashtrays, weapons of any sort, refrigerators (except Proctors), television sets (except Proctors), high intensity lamps, light bulbs over 100 watts, and electric blankets.
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Nothing should ever be hung from sprinkler pipes or be in contact with sprinkler heads.
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Pictures, posters, tapestries, or any form of wall decoration are to be hung with care to not damage the wall. Inappropriate decorations (e.g., alcohol and/or drug promotions, objectification of an individual, nudity, profanity, slander) in rooms and/or on personal possessions are not permitted and will be removed and not returned.
10. State fire regulations prohibit tapestries or posters to be hung from any ceiling. Those hung on walls must be marked as fire retardant. Blankets, etc., may not be hung over windows. Fire regulations also prohibit posters from covering more than 30%of the available wall space. Any string lights must be LED, not regular bulbs that will emanate heat. 10
11. Storage is available in the basement of Dockery Hall for both boys and girls. Items are to be stored in plastic bins; students may also store ski/snowboard equipment, golf clubs, and luggage. Items must be labeled with the student's name and year of graduation. Students who are not returning must clear their items from storage prior to leaving. 12. Gender identity determines dorm placement. Dormitory rooms, hallways, and the lounges of all dorms are off-limits to students of the opposite gender identity at all times--except as provided above or in the case of an announced "open dorm." 13. Personal possession, valuables, cash, documents, personal liability. Students should at no time be in possession of sums of money over $200. If they arrive on campus with a large sum of money, they should find the Administrator on Duty and allow him/ her to hold the money until a time when it can be put into the student's account. If students need to withdraw money for travel purposes, the money should be stored in the safe in the business office until the student's departure. Upon request, students are provided with an in-room safe or lockable drawer that should be used for keeping laptops, cameras, iPods, jewelry, and watches. Recommendation - All families should make sure that their son's or daughter's possessions are covered by homeowner's or tenant's insur ance. The School is unable to insure against the loss of the student's personal items. It is recommended students lock doors at all times. Student insurance is available through Worth Ave. Group for all electronic equipment; information is available online through
www worthayegroup com.
14. International students should take their passport and 1-20 to the Admissions Office. If students choose to keep these documents in their possession, they should provide the Admissions Office with a clear photocopy of each document. Students who retain these documents should keep them locked in their room safe. 15. It must be understood that any official of the School may, at any time, enter a student's room. Under no condition is any form of lock allowed on a door that would prevent a School official from having immediate access to a room. 16. A search of a student's room and/or any other item in a student's possession may occur when any member of the faculty or School administration has reason to believe that a disciplinary infraction or the existence of physical or other potential harm to the student or others will be discovered. In addition, in the School's ongoing effort to ensure compliance with our rules and that students engage in appropriate behavior, and to maintain a substance free and safe school environment, the School may choose to conduct a random search of any area of the School premises including personal vehicles as well as any item of a student's personal belongings or items in a student's possession at any time and without prior notice. 17. The town of Winchendon has a volunteer fire department that serves the Winchendon community. If a student's actions (or negligence--e.g., burning popcorn and setting off the alarm) lead to the summoning of the Fire Department, the student's account will be charged the amount assessed by the town to the school, generally $500. 18. Guests - For the 20-21 SY, please refer to our COVID - Safe Campus Operational Status Levels for guidance. a. Non-family visitors should sign-in at the main desk in the Ford Building and are permitted to visit the public areas of campus. Only students and their families should be in dorms. Non-sibling members of the opposite gender under the age of twenty-five are not permitted in a student's room at any time. Siblings of the opposite gender may only be in a student's room or hallway when accompanied by a parent/guardian. No guest should remain on campus after 7:30 PM on school nights (10:30 PM on weekend nights). b.
Students who withdraw or are dismissed from the School may not visit the
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campus for the rest of that academic year unless specific permission is granted by the Head of School or the Dean of Students. c.
In consideration of others in the room or dorm, at no time may a parent/guardian or adult guest stay overnight in a student's room. A student may only have a guest with the specific prior approval of the Dean of Students or the Head of School.
D. Dress Code * For 2020-2021 see addendum. General Dress: single set of standards Collared, button down shirts, golf shirts, jewel-neck shirts, or blouses (t-shirts are not allowed). Shirts are required to be tucked in. Pullover sweaters or turtlenecks Either a cardigan, quarter-zip, approved pullover, vest, or blazer from after November break until spring break. Dresses must have sleeves and be at least mid-thigh in length. Skirts must be at least mid-thigh in length. Varsity Academic, Proctor, Service Learning Leaders approved clothing Chinos or dress pants - no patches, rips, stains or decorative features Shorts (must be at least mid-thigh in length) can be worn until November break and again after spring break. Belts Shoes - either leather or canvas - boat shoes and mocs. Toms. loafers, and boots Flip flops (but not rubber sport/shower sandals or crocs) can be worn until November break and again after spring break. Formal dress: reserved for special occasions Collared button down shirts (must be tucked in), ties, blazers, slacks, dress (must be at least mid-thigh in length), skirts (must be at least mid-thigh in length) Blazers must be worn with pants. Chinos or dress pants - no patches, rips, stains or decorative features Shoes - either leather or canvas - boat shoes and macs, Toms, loafers, and boots No shorts
Prohibited from General or Formal Dress: Sneakers Hats indoors Hooded Sweatshirts Clothing that displays pervasive logos or designs
Winch Pride: Wednesdays Chinos or dress pants, shorts (during appropriate time), skirt, any Winch logo wear on top, dress code shoes as listed above, or regular dress code No sneakers (athletic/fashion). Response for Failure to Maintain Dress Code Students will get a first warning without penalty. Repeat offenses after the first warning will be considered a rule violation. At no time (Including during free time) may any garment worn, whether observable or beneath another item, have any sexually explicit or inappropriate content, profanity, or
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mean-spirited, inflammatory, offensive or derogatory messaging. Any such article will be confiscated until the end of the term.
E. Weekends and Vacations
Each weekend there are opportunities that don't require the student to have cash or incur an expense, and we also work hard to make extra food or snacks available each weekend.
On Community Weekends there will generally be required activities/commitments anytime between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM on Saturday (required for day students as well), and optional activities the rest of the weekend. 1. On school breaks or on "non-community" weekends, students may sign out to leave campus. Even if a student is "signed out" with a parent/guardian's permission, and the student has reached his or her destination, that student must abide by the School's rules and all applicable laws. 2. Eligible students may leave after the last obligation on Friday or Saturday (including athletic contests, and afternoon programming or scheduled practices) until 7:30 PM on Sunday. Disciplinary campusing will prohibit the opportunity of weekend leave. Students who are unable to meet the return-to-campus time will be denied weekend leaves. In all cases, however, the School reserves the right to withhold weekend privileges from any student whose academic effort or disciplinary status is unsatisfactory. In all cases, School obligations are paramount. School permission is prerequisite to any weekend overnight away from the School, as well as to any weekend day leave outside the town of Winchendon. a. For overnight permission, consent for a student's departure must be sent by 9:00 PM on Wednesday of the weekend of departure. Regarding day trips, permission must be received by 9:00 AM on Friday of the weekend of departure. If the deadline is not met, it may impact the student's ability to leave. All students must sign out in Boardingware. b. If students on weekend leave return to campus, they terminate their leave status. They are to check in at the Front Desk in Ford, and notify the person on duty who will sign them in through Boardingware. c. It is the joint responsibility of the student and the parent/guardian to ensure that there are adequate funds available for travel and other expenses in connection with weekends and vacations. 3. It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to check the School calendar and know the departure and arrival dates for each School vacation. Failure to comply with published dates can negatively impact learning. All students leaving early or returning late will be subject to consequences as determined by the Assistant Head of School for Academics and the Dean of Students. In the event that travel problems require a flight change, the new flight should be on a later date for departures or an earlier date for arrivals. Because the dormitories are closed on vacations, the parent/guardian should arrange the student's lodging and transportation to School. Home-stay and pickup may be available on a limited basis for an extra fee. Parents/guardians interested in this option should email the Dean of Students.
F. Off-Campus Privileges/Use of Taxis/Uber/Lyft Safety is our highest priority and monitoring the comings and goings of students to and from campus is important. Failure to adhere to safety expectations will result in loss of
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there are clear and supported reasons for the request. Allowable requests may include health issues, program related needs, or severe hardship reasons. There will be an application form for this opportunity. All students and parents/guardians will need to sign an indemnification and release agreement. Those with cars on campus may leave on the weekends or on holidays as long as all permissions are up to date, and the student signs out. Seniors/PGs and parents/guardians will need to provide specific information about the destination, as well as departure and arrival times. Keys need to be turned in at the front desk as soon as the car is back on campus, and the keys will be returned to the student just prior to departure. All cars must be parked at the rink. It is important that students realize that they may never drive with another student in the car, unless given specific permission by the Dean of Students. The Winchendon School takes the safety of our students very seriously, and any problems with the senior who has been granted this permission will result in the loss of the car and other disciplinary consequences if applicable. Video surveillance will be used in the parking lots when necessary to make sure that all students are safe and in accordance with school rules. Students need to maintain a good discipline record without breaking any major academic or community rules. From week to week, academic performances must be solid, including effort marks. Multiple low grades or effort marks could result in a student losing this privilege. If a student breaks any major school rule, the student may lose the privilege for the following two months, and the parents/guardians will need to remove the car from campus for the duration of the period.
J. Digital Devices: cell phones, smartphones, tablets and laptops Every student is required to have a digital device, which should be functional and appropriate for class. In order to limit distraction and maximize academic success, student devices are limited as follows: Students can not use an external monitor or television in their dorm room; except, projectors are permitted during recreational/personal hours. Game consoles such as Xbox, Playstation, or Nintendo Switch; video streaming devices such as Roku, AppleTV, or Chromecast; and other devices whose primary function is not primarily education-related are not allowed on the wireless network. Proctors are allowed to have game consoles and/or streaming media devices. Exceptions to these policies must be approved by the Dean of Students. Exceptions to these policies must be approved by the Dean of Students. 1.
Students can not use smart phones, tablets, gaming, or laptop devices anywhere on the dining hall floor of Faculty Hall during meetings, presentations, or formal meals unless specifically permitted by a teacher for academic purposes (study hall, special class meetings, etc.).
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Electronic devices shall not be a distraction anywhere on or off campus where there is an expectation of respect, attentiveness, courtesy, or where device use would otherwise be considered unacceptable or in appropriate.
3.
Cell phone conversations are prohibited in academic (classroom) buildings, in dining areas during meals, or any place where a phone conversation would be considered inappropriate, distractive, or inappropriate.
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Digital devices are not to be used for non-academic work (except for listening to music) in the dormitory during study hall hours (7:30 PM - 9:30 PM).
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Digital devices are not to be used during sleeping hours (between lights out and 5:00 AM).
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or corruption of data, suffered as a result of delays, non-deliveries, or service interruptions involving the School network caused by the School's failures, your errors, or omissions. 16. Any violation of the School's Computer Use and Internet Policies may result in the loss of technology privileges and a disciplinary response up to and including dismissal.
L. College Discipline Statement
Since college applications request a student's Disciplinary History on the application and on the Secondary School Report Forms, students who have been placed on Probation or who have been separated from school during their Winchendon School experience must answer positively to the disciplinary question. The School will also be required to state yes to this question on the Secondary School Report Form.
Additionally, students who experience a major change in status at any time during the senior or postgraduate year must notify all colleges to which they have been admitted or for which they are on the waitlist. If students have chosen a school, they would only need to notify the college to which they will matriculate. Change of status includes the following: loss of a significant leadership role; any change in courses; separation from school, whether suspension or dismissal. If students are dismissed from The Winchendon School, they would have 14 days to inform their college. At the end of that period of time, the Director of College Counseling will inform the college that the student's status has changed. Only the basic information will be shared, and the college will be encouraged to reach out to the student if more detail is needed, as is supported by the National Association for College Admission Counseling's Statement of Principles of Good Practice.
M. Disciplinary Code
All Winchendon students are expected to treat others with courtesy and respect. This includes having respect for all the rights and property of others and obeying all School regulations. The administration reserves the right to dismiss or suspend students who become unacceptably disruptive during the educational process or at the School in general. Student's discipline records continue from year to year as long as they are enrolled at The Winchendon School. For example, if an integrity infraction occurred in the freshman year and then again in the junior year, the infraction would be considered a second offense. 1. The following are examples of behavior that constitute violations of Major School Rules. Please see the disciplinary matrix following this section for the School's disciplinary responses to these offenses: a. Fighting, cheating, dishonesty, obscenity, gambling, vandalism, insubordination, and theft b. Violation of dormitory policies or town privileges c. Riding in an unauthorized vehicle d. Tampering with fire protection apparatus e. Unexcused absence from classes, sports, and other required appointments f. Unauthorized entry into another student's room g. Use or possession of drugs or alcohol or apparatus and/or paraphernalia for their use h. Hazing, bullying, cyber-bullying, or harassment, including sexual harassment, use of racial slurs or derogatory comments. i. Use or possession of tobacco products j. Procuring alcohol or illegal substances for other students, or persuading or pressuring others to use them k. Use of a flammable substance (including a lighter) within twenty feet of a School building I. Signaling a false fire alarm or tampering with firefighting apparatus m. Possession of a weapon (includes BB guns, knives, sling shots, "martial arts"
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ACTION
RESPONSE/CONSEQUENCE
Any possession of combustible material (lighters, matches, incense, fireworks). Please note that use of these items
1st offense: 1 work duty with restriction to campus for 1 week. 2nd offense: 2 work duties with restriction to campus for 2 weeks. 3rd offense: major rule violation. See below.
Possession of any sort or use of any item with a heating element other than a hair dryer (space heater, humidifier, air conditioner, electric blanket, etc). Possession of or use of tobacco, including cigarettes*, smokeless tobacco, chewing tobacco, and fireworks. Please note that use of these items
Permanent confiscation and 2 work duties with restriction to campus for 2 weeks. 1st offense: 2 work duties with restriction to campus for 2 weeks. 2nd offense: 4 work duties with restriction to campus for 4 weeks. 3rd offense: Major rule violation. See below.
Being in a restricted area (closed building, rooftop, etc.) or climbing through windows.
1st offense: 2 work duties with restriction to campus for 2 weeks.
either in or within 20 feet of a school building is a major violation.
either in or within 20 feet of a school building is a major violation.
Expectations: Maintaining a healthy and safe environment conducive to learning for all. We live in a community and in doing so commit to certain standards and expectations.
Failed room inspection.
1st offense: 1 work duty
Failure to do dorm chores.
1st offense: 1 work duty
Use or possession of phone, computer, or other electronic device in wrong place or at wrong time.
1st offense: A warning. 2nd offense: Loss of device for 24
hours.
3rd offense: Loss of device for 48 hours
and a usage contract for 1 month. 4th offense: Loss of device for 7 days and a usage contract for the remaining semester. 5th offense: A usage contract for the year. NOTE: There may be other Community Expectations not detailed in this list. Repeated minor violations may graduate to major infractions.
Major Rules
Any violation of a major rule can be a dismissible offense, but there are certain infractions that endanger others and are offensive and damaging to others. At minimum, these infractions will result in a probationary status: theft, possession or use of e-cigarettes, endangering anyone, hazing, bullying and/ or repeated disrespect, leaving the Town of Winchendon without permission (major AWOL), protracted academic dishonesty,and sexual assault or any other predatory behaviors.
The following is the minimal response for any violation of a Major Rule, either Academic or Community: ***Minimal Response for Violation of a Major Rule 1. Dean's Warning or Probation for three (3) months (while School is in session) 2. Specific Warning for nine (9) additional calendar months (after Dean's Warning or Probation) 3. No less than two days of in-school detention for probationary offenses (and possibly more based on the nature of the offense and discretion of the School)
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4. After completion of in school detention, restricted to campus for no less than two weeks There may also be additional responses to these basic responses for certain Major Rule violations as noted in italics below. If multiple Major Rules are violated at once (for instance, a student is in the room of a member of the opposite sex and in possession of alcohol}, the student may be dismissed or be sent to Judicial Board hearing. Please note that the School reserves the right to suspend a student or otherwise remove the student from campus while a possible violation of a Major School Rule is investigated if the administration deems it necessary or appropriate. If a student violates a second Major Rule (but a different rule from his or her first offense) while still on Specific Warning for the first offense, the student be placed on Dean's Warning or Probation for twelve months. For instance, if a student already has a drinking offense and then four months later has an academic dishonesty offense, the student will be placed on Dean's Warning or Probation for the year following the academic dishonesty offense.
Consequences for Failure to Follow Major Academic Rules ACTION
RESPONSE/CONSEQUENCE
1st offense - Academic Dishonesty
Recommendations determined by the Academic Review Board.
2nd offense - Academic Dishonesty
Recommendations determined by the Academic Review Board.
3rd offense - Academic Dishonesty
Recommendations determined by the Academic Review Board.
Consequences for Failure to Follow Major Community Rules ACTION
RESPONSE/CONSEOUENCE
Insubordination, disrespect or minor slander of any student or other person, 3rd offense: Minimal rudeness, verbal abuse, and other offensive behavior. response for Major Rule Violation. Hazing, bullying or harassment, malicious disrespect - physical, verbal, and also including any form of the these using online or other technology (including use of sexual or racial slur and displaying offensive and caustic images including but not limited to, Nazi flag and Confederate flag.).
Minimal response for Major Rule Violation plus anger management counseling.
Lying to, or slander of any adult member of the community.
Minimal response for Major Rule Violation.
Physical or emotional sexual assault/harassment.
Minimal response for Major Rule Violation plus possible counseling.
Fighting, wrestling, belligerent argument or behavior.
Minimal response for Major Rule Violation plus appropriate counseling.
Theft or possession of any stolen item(s) of aggregate value of less than $50 (higher of original or replacement cost) from any person whether a member of The Winchendon School community or not - includes possession of stolen or unauthorized items or knowledge (keys, passwords, files, answer keys, teacher editions of books).
Minimal response for Major Rule Violation plus expense for replacement of stolen item if necessary.
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ACTION
RESPONSE/CONSEQUENCE
Abuse of technology - unauthorized gaming, file sharing, making disparaging remarks about others, doing anything (intentionally or otherwise) that may disrupt the use of the network or technology for others.
2nd offense: Minimal response for Major Rule Violation plus loss of network privileges for three months.
Deliberate effort to disrupt network, to hack into unauthorized files, to other- Minimal response for wise access someone else's information, to impersonate someone else on Major Rule Violation plus loss of the network, Internet or at a computer. network privileges for three months. In dorm or room (includes bathroom/closet) of member of opposite sex or in the room of another student without their permission.
Minimal response for Major Rule Violation.
12 or more Community Expectation offenses in a single semester.
Minimal response for Major Rule Violation.
Any use of combustible material (lighters, matches, *cigarettes, incense ... )
Minimal response for Major Rule Violation.
•use of is a major rule violation inside or within 20 feet of a School building.
Use of, attempted purchase of, or possession of drugs, •e-cigarettes, alcohol, or other illegal substances or the paraphernalia for the use of such substances.
Minimal response for Major Rule Violation plus required drug testing and counseling.
Possession of or use of tobacco, including 'cigarettes, *e-cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, chewing tobacco - 3rd offense
Minimal response for Major Rule Violation.
Signaling a false fire alarm; leaving a microwave oven unattended.
Minimal response for Major Rule Violation plus payment of $500 charge.
Vandalism defined as willful or malicious destruction of School or personal property.
Minimal response for Major Rule Violation plus payment of repair or replacement costs.
Leaving campus at night and/or overnight w/out appropriate permission 1st offense.
Minimal response for Major Rule Violation.
Major curfew violation - >60 minutes - 2nd offense.
Minimal response for Major Rule Violation.
•use of is a major rule violation inside or within 20 feet of a School building.
Riding in a car driven by any other student (or driving that car) without prior, Minimal response for written permission from Dean of Students or Head of School. Major Rule Violation. Participation in any gambling activity.
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Minimal response for Major Rule Violation.