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2018 | Introduction to Resident Life
We are SJA.
MAIN OFFICE BUSINESS SERVICES OFFICE
802-748-8171 Fax 802-751-2127
Carol Lyon
ADMISSIONS OFFICE ASSISTANT HEAD FOR BUSINESS SERVICES
802-748-7703 | clyon@stjacademy.org
Main 802-751-2130
Fax 802-748-5463 Jennifer Greenwood
CONTROLLER
John Cummings 802-748-7707 | jgreenwood@stjacademy.org
ASSOCIATE HEADMASTER
ADVANCEMENT AND ADMISSION
Marci McGinn
802-751-2131 | jcummings@stjacademy.org STUDENT ACCOUNTS COORDINATOR
802-748-7705 | mmcginn@stjacademy.org
Jan Monteith
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO
THE ASSOCIATE HEADMASTER
802-751-2313 | jmonteith@stjacademy.org
NURSE’S OFFICE
Fax 802-748-7798
Nicole Biggie
DIRECTOR OF ADMISSION Sarah Garey, RN, NCSN, CADC
802-751-2440 | nbiggie@stjacademy.org DIRECTOR OF HEALTH SERVICES
802-748-7718 | sgarey@stjacademy.org
Melissa Murphy
CONTENTS ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ADMISSION De-Ann Welch, LPN, CSAP
802-751-2327 | mmurphy@stjacademy.org ASSISTANT SCHOOL NURSE
802-751-2306 | dwelch@stjacademy.org
Important Dates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Brendan Hughes
Gracie Bell-Melvin, LPN
Welcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF ADMISSION
ASSISTANT SCHOOL NURSE
802-751-2129 | bhughes@stjacademy.org
802-748-7718 | gbellmelvin@stjacademy.org
Your First Trip to the Academy . . . . . . 5
Ann Darrell
Immigration Information. . . . . . . . . . . . 5 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Deborah Lee, LADC, CSAP, QMHP
IMMIGRATION COORDINATOR SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Area Accommodations. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 802-751-2411 | adarrell@stjacademy.org 802-751-2471 | dlee@stjacademy.org
What To Bring: Clothes. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Robin Legendre Katie Poulos, MS
What To Bring: For Your Room . . . . . . 7 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT SCHOOL COUNSELOR
802-751-2364 | rlegendre@stjacademy.org 802-751-2025 | kpoulos@stjacademy.org
Student Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Crystal Prevost
Your Arrival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
CAMPUS LIFE OFFICE 802-748-7717 | cprevost@stjacademy.org
Orientation Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Vacation Planning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Beth Choiniere
ASSISTANT HEAD FOR CAMPUS LIFE
Travel Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 802-751-2024 | bchoiniere@stjacademy.org DORMITORIES
168 BELVIDERE 802-745-1076
Living at the Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Buffie Hegarty 184 BELVIDERE 802-751-6006
CAMPUS LIFE ASSISTANT 1111 MAIN STREET 802-748-9000
Resident Life Mentoring Program . . . 13 802-751-2307| bhegarty@stjacademy.org
BARN 802-751-2202
On-Campus Technology. . . . . . . . . . . 14 Johnna Kendall BRANTVIEW 802-751-2227
CHRISTENSEN HALL 802-748-7150
Honor Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 ASSISTANT COORDINATOR FOR
CORNER HOUSE 802-745-1143
STUDENT PROGRAMS AND HOMESTAYS
Health and Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 802-751-2012 | jkendall@stjacademy.org CRAMTON 802-751-2172
GREEN DORM 802-748-7794
Campus Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover Jack Driscoll IMPEY HOUSE 802-236-7700
DEAN OF STUDENTS
802-751-2472 | jdriscoll@stjacademy.org LAMBERT HOUSE 802-745-9070
MAPLE CENTER 802-745-1284
Heather McGinnis SHEEPCOTE 802-751-2187
RECEPTIONIST, SECRETARY TO TINKER 802-751-2149
THE DEAN OF STUDENTS WATERMAN 802-751-2164
802-751-2049 | dnewland@stjacademy.org
David McGinn MAILING ADDRESSES
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
802-751-2121 | dmcginn@stjacademy.org
For General Correspondence:
St. Johnsbury Academy
RESIDENT LIFE OFFICE P.O. Box 906
Fax 802-751-2034 St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819
James Ryan For Parcel Post:
DIRECTOR OF RESIDENT LIFE St. Johnsbury Academy
802-751-2007 | jryan@stjacademy.org 1000 Main Street
John Robillard St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819
DEAN OF RESIDENT STUDENTS
802-751-2357 | jrobillard@stjacademy.org
Florian Rexhepi
DEAN OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
802-751-2361 | frexhepi@stjacademy.org
Hannah Swainbank-Fenoff
RESIDENT LIFE ASSISTANT
802-751-2434 | hfenoff@stjacademy.org
S T. J O H N S B U R Y A C A D E M Y 3
2018-2019 IMPORTANT DATES
FALL SEMESTER SPRING SEMESTER
FRIDAY, JULY 13 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2
Summer ESL Arrival Date Winter Boarding Athletes Return to School
SUNDAY, AUGUST 12 SUNDAY, JANUARY 6
American Football Arrival Date for Boarding Students Spring Semester New Boarding Students Arrive
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15 MONDAY, JANUARY 7
Fall Sports Arrival Date for Boarding Students Orientation for New Boarding Students
Practices begin for Cheerleading, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf,
TUESDAY, JANUARY 8
Soccer, Girls’ Volleyball
First Day of Classes for All Students
MONDAY, AUGUST 20 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21 - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22
Summer ESL Ends
Winter Carnival
THURSDAY, AUGUST 23 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23 - TUESDAY, MARCH 5
New Boarding Students Arrive
Winter Break
Orientation for New Day Students
Winter Boarding Athletes Remain to Compete
FRIDAY, AUGUST 24 FRIDAY, MARCH 15
New Boarding Student Welcome and Orientation
Faculty In-Service — No School
SATURDAY, AUGUST 25 - SUNDAY, AUGUST 26 SATURDAY, APRIL 13 - SUNDAY, APRIL 21
Returning Boarding Students Arrive
Spring Break
If you are a senior planning to take the SAT on Saturday, August 25,
Spring Boarding Athletes Remain to Compete
Thursday or Friday arrivals will be accommodated.
FRIDAY, MAY 3
MONDAY, AUGUST 27 Senior Capstone Day
Orientation for All Students
MONDAY, MAY 27
TUESDAY, AUGUST 28 Memorial Day — No School
First Day of Classes for All Students
WEDNESDAY, MAY 29
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 Senior Sports Banquet
Labor Day — No School
Last Chapel
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 – SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 Departing Faculty Tea
Boarding Parents’ Weekend
THURSDAY, MAY 30
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12 Senior Prom
Faculty In-Service — No School
FRIDAY, MAY 31
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19 - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 Commencement Concert
Homecoming/LI Weekend
SUNDAY, JUNE 2
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17 - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25 Baccalaureate
Thanksgiving Break Class Day
Senior Recital
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30
Senior Capstone Day MONDAY, JUNE 3
Class of 2019 Commencement
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15 - MONDAY, JANUARY 7
Holiday Break Please note, athletes competing in spring sports are expected
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20 to remain at school until their seasons have ended. This is
Winter Boarding Athletes Released for Holiday Break often later than commencement.
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Welcome!
Dear Parents and Students,
It is my pleasure to welcome you to the St. Johnsbury Academy Community.
I hope this will be the beginning of a life-long relationship that will enrich
and help to define your life and future.
This is an exciting time to be joining our community as 2018 marks the
John J. Cummings
ASSOCIATE HEADMASTER, 175th Anniversary of our founding. For the past 176 years, the Academy has
ADVANCEMENT AND ADMISSION
maintained its commitment to helping young people develop the habits that
lead to good character, life-long learning, and service to the community.
At SJA, you will find a vast array of opportunities, including more than 200
courses, 50 athletic teams, and nearly as many clubs and activities. Perhaps
most importantly, you will find a talented and dedicated community of
adults and peers who will challenge and support you.
In this booklet, you will find information to help prepare you for your life as
a boarding student at St. Johnsbury Academy. The second booklet contains
forms which must be completed and returned by July 1 so that we can be
Jan Monteith Nicole Biggie prepared to welcome you to campus in August. Please complete these forms
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ADMISSION
TO THE ASSOCIATE accurately; especially important are email and mailing addresses.
HEADMASTER
We are delighted that you have chosen to join the St. Johnsbury Academy
community. Please let me know if there is any way I can be of help as you
prepare to join us. We look forward to your arrival on campus!
Sincerely,
Brendan Hughes Melissa Murphy
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
John J. Cummings
OF ADMISSION OF ADMISSION Associate Headmaster
Advancement and Admission
Ann Darrell Robin Legendre
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
IMMIGRATION COORDINATOR
S T. J O H N S B U R Y A C A D E M Y 5
YOUR FIRST TRIP TO THE ACADEMY US F1 VISA
Your US F1 visa is an official endorsement from the United
• Please schedule your flights to the following airports: States that authorizes you to enter, travel in or through, or leave
Manchester Airport (MHT) in Manchester, New Hampshire; the United States as a student.
Burlington International Airport (BTV) in Burlington,
Vermont; or Boston Logan Airport (BOS) in Boston, I-20
Massachusetts. The completed I-20 form, issued by the St. Johnsbury
Academy Admissions Office, will include all the information
• International flights should fly directly into Boston. If a the US Government needs about your term of study, including
connection is needed, please fly into Burlington. We are your level of study, your field of study, the dates you are
not able to pick up students from late connecting flights expected to begin and complete your studies, and your ability
into Boston. to pay for your education. Keep your I-20 with your passport
because you will be asked for it when you enter the United
• We recommend non-stop flights whenever possible. They
States. Make sure your I-20 is signed at the bottom of the first
help eliminate the possibility of students becoming stranded
page by both the student and parent.
due to weather and missed connections.
It is important that the Admissions Office knows when you
• Submit your travel plans to dormtravel@stjacademy.org.
arrive at St. Johnsbury Academy because your I-20 must be
• A representative from St. Johnsbury Academy will meet you registered in SEVIS. Your US address and your semester
at the airport and bring you to your bus to school. beginning and end dates must be entered into the SEVIS
system. This informs the Department of Homeland Security
• When you arrive on campus, please report to the welcome that you have arrived at your school destination and are
tent on Stowe Green. Our staff will be there to welcome you fulfilling the conditions of your US F1 Visa.
between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m on Thursday, August 23.
I-94
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has an automated
IMMIGRATION INFORMATION Form I-94 process. The paper form will no longer be provided;
instead the traveler will be provided with a CBP admission
When you arrive at St. Johnsbury Academy, you will need to
stamp on their travel document. If a traveler needs a copy of
stop by the Admissions Office to drop off your passport, visa,
their I-94 (record of admission for verification of alien
and I-20. These documents will be kept in a fireproof safe in
registration, immigration status or employment authorization),
the Admissions Office so that they are available to you when
it can be obtained from www.cbp.gov/I94. This notation
you need them for travel.
essentially means you are welcome to stay in the United
PASSPORT States as long as you are a student in school with valid and,
Your passport is a secure document that you can use whenever if necessary, updated papers. You will have to remain a
you need proof of identification. You will need your passport full-time student for your status to be valid.
when taking the TOEFL or SAT examinations.
AREA ACCOMMODATIONS
Comfort Inn & Suites Rabbit Hill Inn Wildflower Inn
703 Route 5 South, 48 Lower Waterford Road 2059 Darling Hill Road
St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819 P. O. Box 55 Lyndonville, Vermont, 05851
802-748-1500 Lower Waterford, Vermont 05848 802-626-8310
vermonttajmahal@aol.com 802-748-5168 reservations@wildflowerinn.com
vermontvacationland.com info@rabbithillinn.com wildflowerinn.com
rabbithillinn.com
The Fairbanks Inn Burke Mountain Hotel
401 Western Avenue, Estabrook House Bed and Breakfast and Conference Center
St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819 1596 Main Street 223 Sherburne Lodge Road
866-359-8204 St Johnsbury, Vermont 05819 East Burke, Vermnot 08832
fairbanksinn@aol.com 802-751-826 866-966-4820
stjay.com innkeeper@estabrookhouse.com reserve@skiburke.com
estabrookhouse.com skiburke.com
6 2017 RESIDENT LIFE
WHAT TO BRING: CLOTHES
We believe that the way a person acts is related to the way a
person dresses. We impose a stricter standard of dress upon
our students than they might upon themselves —from 7:55 in
the morning until 3:30 in the afternoon — to underline our
seriousness of shared purpose here and to foster the feeling of
belonging to a larger community. After school and on the
weekend, students are allowed to wear clean, neat, and
appropriate casual clothes.
FOR FEMALE STUDENTS
Tops: Collared blouses are required at all times for females.
A collared blouse must be worn under all sweaters, sweatshirts,
or blazers. Blouses should be buttoned up to the second button,
and show a modest neckline. Blouses must be of appropriate
fit, covering the lower back and entire shoulders. Blouses
should be made to be tucked in.
Bottoms: Skirts must be worn at the waist and be of
appropriate fit and length (knee length). Full- length dress
pants other than jeans or jeans-cut style are also permitted.
Solid color, ankle length leggings are appropriate if worn under
a knee-length dress or a skirt. Dresses or jumpers, which are of
appropriate length (knee length), are acceptable.
Footwear: Dress sandals, sneakers, casual dress shoes,
semi-formal footwear, and footwear designed for harsh
weather are acceptable.
Outerwear: Sweaters, vests, and jackets of appropriate fit and
length are permitted, as are sweatshirts without hoods. No
logos other than the SJA logo are permitted
Hair: Should be a natural color and should be worn in a neat
and appropriate fashion.
FOR MALE STUDENTS
Tops: Oxford shirts with collars and sleeves are acceptable and Shown above is an example of proper dress code.
must be worn tucked in. Ties are required and must be dress
ties, (includes bow ties). They must be properly tied, pulled up,
and visible. Ties may not have distracting colors or designs.
Laundry
Bottoms: Dress slacks and pants which are worn at the waist Washers and dryers are available free-of-charge in all
with a belt (other than jeans or jeans-style) are permitted. dormitories for personal laundry.
Footwear: Dress sandals, sneakers, casual dress shoes, Laundry Service
semi-formal footwear, and footwear designed for harsh VT Campus Laundry & Storage, LLC has been
weather are acceptable. serving St. Johnsbury Academy resident students
for several years. They provide laundry services
Outerwear: Sweaters, vests, and jackets of appropriate fit and for all school clothing, bedding, and drycleaning,
length are permitted, as are sweatshirts without hoods. No including ironing.
logos other than the SJA logo are permitted
They also provide shipping and storage of students’
Hair: Should be a natural color and trimmed so as to be above personal belongings over the summer.
the collar, ears, and eyes.
Melody Phelps Peterson, Owner
vtcampuslaundry@yahoo.com
1-802-274-5021
S T. J O H N S B U R Y A C A D E M Y 7
VARIETY CLOTHES DAYS WHAT TO BRING: FOR YOUR ROOM
Variety Clothes Days will occur occasionally; a nominal fee
will be associated with the privilege of wearing casual attire. WE PROVIDE:
The fees will be collected for various charities. On casual days, St. Johnsbury Academy supplies the following linens
jeans worn above the hips are permitted, as are tee-shirts (included in tuition):
which conform to our standards of modesty and decency.
• 2 sheets (Standard Twin)
Casual footwear will be permitted on casual days. Variety
• 1 pillow case
Clothes Days are NOT costume days.
• 1 hand towel
GENERAL • 2 bath towels
All clothing must be in good repair, must fit properly, and no
Linens may be exchanged weekly at no charge.
undergarments can be revealed.
BRING:
Clothing must be of styles made for dress or casual wear (not
• cell phone
athletic attire like nylon shorts or sweat suits, nor “work”
• 1 pillow
clothing such as camouflage or overalls). Cargo pants,
• 1 comforter or duvet
Carhartts, and similar styles with oversized pockets are also
• 1 waste basket
not appropriate.
• 1 desk lamp
Brand names, writing, or insignias should be small and • shower sandals
unobtrusive. Clothing and accessories must be free of any • bathrobe
profanity, vulgarity, or inappropriate messages or symbols.
More information will be sent by email this summer with
The only visible “pierced” jewelry allowed are ladies’ earrings. online options for purchasing bedding, which will be delivered
directly to campus.
“Rolling under” the hem of a garment is not permitted.
Students also may bring the following personal items with
Men should be clean shaven with sideburns no longer than the them and keep them in their dormitory rooms:
bottom of the ear.
• computer
Tattoos must be covered at all times. • dorm-sized refrigerator
• hair dryer
• printer
• fan
DO NOT BRING:
Students MAY NOT bring the following items into their
dormitory rooms at any time during the year:
• television
• space heater
• electric cookware
• electric blanket
• lava lamp
• halogen lamp
• pets (including fish bowls)
• other electrical items
If found, these items will be confiscated.
8 2017 RESIDENT LIFE
STUDENT CHECKLIST
1. TRAVEL PLANS
c Please submit your travel plans to dormtravel@stjacademy.org by July 1.
2. IMMIGRATION/VISAS
c Current passport
c Original I-20 form (not a copy)
c US Student Visa in passport
3. HEALTH FORMS
Please submit your health forms by July 1 to forms@stjacademy.org:
c Permission for Medical Treatment/Release of Medical Information
c Health Insurance Information
c Immunizations
c Medical History
c Consent to Drug Test/Release of Medical Information
c Report of Health Evaluation
c Parental Consent and Agreement (if applicable)
c Parental Authorization Form — Emergency Medication (if applicable)
4. RESIDENT LIFE FORMS
Please submit your resident life forms by July 1 to forms@stjacademy.org:
c Student Information
c Parental Car Permission
c Permission to Photograph
c Student Activity Form
c Communication
c Resident Student Accounts
c Pocket Money/Allowance
5. PERSONAL ITEMS
c Please ship your personal items in advance of your arrival to
St. Johnsbury Academy, 1000 Main Street, St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819.
c Please check the dress code information found on page 6 to be sure your
clothing is appropriate for the Academy school day.
S T. J O H N S B U R Y A C A D E M Y 9
Your Arrival
Dear Students,
My name is Ms. Choiniere, and I am the Assistant Headmaster for Campus
Life. Throughout the summer, we’ll be preparing for your arrival!
Our student leadership team is planning many events for orientation so that
we can have the opportunity to get to know each other before the school year
Beth Choiniere even begins. But before that happens, as your orientation coordinator, I
ASSISTANT HEAD FOR CAMPUS LIFE
wanted to reach out to you prior to your arrival so that you could email or call
me if you have any questions or concerns regarding the orientation process.
We understand that the beginning of any new experience is both exciting
and scary, and that starting at a new school is a major transition in your life.
We want to assure you that we are committed to giving all of our new students
the best possible introduction to campus life here. Our faculty, staff, and
student orientation leaders join forces to provide a comprehensive
introduction to St. Johnsbury Academy.
Jack Driscoll Johnna Kendall When you arrive on campus in August, please report directly to the Welcome
DEAN OF STUDENTS ASSISTANT COORDINATOR Tent on Stowe Green. You’ll find a Campus Map for your reference on the back
FOR STUDENT PROGRAMS
AND HOMESTAYS cover of this booklet. There, you will receive your room assignment and your
room key, and a representative from the Academy will assist you in getting to
your room.
Once here, you will meet many of our Dorm Council members. These are
students who are excited to meet you. They are happy to help with your
luggage, to help set up your room, to familiarize you with campus, to help you
with shopping, etc. This group will also be attending the Orientation
Extravaganza with you. They have planned games, activities, and initiatives
that will help us get to know each other better.
Buffie Hegarty Heather McGinnis I will offer two pieces of advice: Dream Big, and Get Involved! We are
CAMPUS LIFE ASSISTANT RECEPTIONIST, SECRETARY
TO THE DEAN OF delighted that you chose St. Johnsbury Academy as a place to learn and grow.
STUDENTS
We look forward to your arrival in August. We will open with dinner the
evening of Thursday, August 23 and you will have an opportunity to meet
some of the student leaders; the orientation events will begin Friday,
August 24 at 9 a.m.
Again, please feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, or
concerns that you might have at this time. I can be reached at
bchoiniere@stjacademy.org, or by calling 802-751-2024.
August is just around the corner! We look forward to your arrival and we are
excited to welcome you to orientation!
Sincerely,
Beth Choiniere
Assistant Head for Campus Life
10 2017 RESIDENT LIFE
2018 ORIENTATION SCHEDULE SATURDAY, AUGUST 25
Parents are welcome at orientation events on Friday, August 24 NEW BOARDING STUDENT ACTIVITIES CONTINUE
through the departure to the Orientation Center at 2 p.m.
7:00 – 8:00 A.M.
• Breakfast
THURSDAY, AUGUST 23
NEW BOARDING STUDENT ARRIVAL 8:30 A.M.
• Please report to welcome tent on Stowe Green between • Board the Bus for Ropes Course
8 a.m. and 4 p.m. 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M
• Ropes Course Exercises
FRIDAY, AUGUST 24 12:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M
NEW BOARDING STUDENT WELCOME • Return Home to Academy Campus
ORIENTATION BEGINS 5:00 P.M.
9:00 A.M. - 9:45 A.M. • Welcome Dinner—Dorm Council Students Host
• Breakfast with Student Leaders
9:45 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. SUNDAY, AUGUST 26
WELCOME FROM ADMISSION OFFICE
RETURNING STUDENT ARRIVAL AND BOARDING STUDENT
• Mr. Cummings, Associate Headmaster,
ORIENTATION AND REGISTRATION
Advancement and Admission
10:30 A.M.
10:00A.M. – 12:00 P.M. • Brunch
WELCOME TO ORIENTATION!
• Welcome from Mrs. Choiniere, • Mr. Burroughs, Assistant Headmaster for Academics
Assistant Head for Campus Life Academic Overview
• Welcome from Mr. Ryan, Director of Resident Life 1:00 – 5:00 P.M.
• Shopping/Scheduling/Testing
12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M.
• Lunch in Dining Hall 5:00 – 6:00 P.M.
• Dinner
1:00 P.M. - 1:30 P.M.
WELCOME 6:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
• Mr. Lovett, Headmaster • Dorm Chapel
1:30 P.M. - 2:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M.
• Prepare for Orientation Extravaganza • House Meetings
2:30 – 5:00 P.M.
• Operation Dress Code—Shopping for Dress Code Items
and Supplies
MONDAY, AUGUST 27
ORIENTATION FOR ALL STUDENTS
5:00 P.M.
• Travel to Orientation Center
6:00 P.M.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 28
• Dinner FIRST FULL DAY OF CLASSES
7:00 – 10:00 P.M.
• Building Trust and CommunityS T. J O H N S B U R Y A C A D E M Y 11
VACATION PLANNING RESIDENT LIFE TRIPS
ALL DORMITORIES ARE CLOSED DURING VACATIONS. The Office of Campus Life sponsors several trips for boarding
Students are expected to travel home, stay with relatives or students during certain vacation periods. These trips are
friends during vacation, or participate in a school-sponsored designed to fulfill both educational and cultural goals, and are
trip. Students must plan to leave for vacations and return from chaperoned by Academy faculty and staff. Vacation periods
vacation on the designated dates. Students are required to be and destinations of this year’s trips are:
in class until the close of school prior to each vacation.
THANKSGIVING
Providence/Boston
DORMITORIES WILL BE CLOSED DURING
THE FOLLOWING VACATION PERIODS: WINTER BREAK
No early departures will be permitted. Florida
THANKSGIVING SPRING BREAK
• Noon 11/17/18 – Noon 11/25/18 TBD
• Travel plans due 10/5/18 Cost information is available from the Campus Life Office.
HOLIDAY BREAK
• Noon 12/15/18 – Noon 1/7/19
• Travel plans due 11/4/18 TRAVEL/VACATION INFORMATION
FOR ATHLETES
WINTER BREAK
• Noon 2/23/19 – Noon 3/5/19 St. Johnsbury Academy’s athletic experience includes
• Travel plans due 1/7/19 interscholastic competition against other schools. There
are times, particularly during the winter and spring sports
SPRING BREAK seasons, that our athletes are expected to stay on campus
• Noon 4/13/19 – Noon 4/21/19 during vacation and after graduation to play on our teams.
• Travel Plans Due 3/4/19 The Campus Life Office will arrange housing for athletes
at these times.
If you have any questions about our athletics program, our
VACATION DEPARTURES athletics schedule, or the commitment we require of our
AND ARRIVALS students to play on our sports teams, please do not hesitate
to call Beth Choiniere, Assistant Head for Campus Life,
For each vacation, dormitories will close at noon the day after at 802-751-2024.
the Academy finishes for break and will be open at noon the
day before classes resume. Pre-Season Fall and Holiday Break
American football practices begin August 13; students should
We have created our school calendar to provide appropriate arrive on August 12.
vacation time for your sons and daughters. As a result, we
respectfully ask that you do not request early departure times Other fall sports begin August 16; students should arrive
or additional vacation days. Students who miss final exams or August 15.
other assignments as a result of an unexcused absence will For Holiday break, winter athletes depart on December 20
receive a grade of “0” on those assignments. and return on January 2.
Seniors are required to remain on campus and participate in Athletes playing spring sports are expected to remain at school
all commencement events through graduation. during spring break.
Students planning to attend Resident Life trips Spring athletes competing in spring sports are expected to
should have sufficient funds available for payment remain at school until their seasons have ended. This is often
prior to departure. later than commencement.
If there is an unavoidable travel conflict, you must
make the necessary arrangements with the Campus
Life Office.12 2017 RESIDENT LIFE
VACATION TRAVEL INFORMATION GROUND TRANSPORTATION FEES
The Campus Life Office can assist you in making travel plans Transportation fees to/from airport/bus station (other
for travel during school vacation. than approved travel days during school breaks),
one-way travel:
For those students who do not live in the United States, early
$150 Manchester, NH (MHT)
planning is essential to ensure that the best flight reservations
$250 Boston, MA (BOS)
and ticket prices are available. Consult the school calendar for
$80 Burlington, VT (BTV)
appropriate departure and arrival times.
To Dartmouth Coach Bus Terminal:
Students are not permitted to go on unsupervised trips during
$60 Lebanon, NH
school vacations.
From Dartmouth Coach Bus Terminal to
All student vacation travel plans must include an
Logan Airport (BOS):
adult chaperone.
$38 One Way
• Please schedule your flights to and from the following $60 Round Trip
airports: Manchester Airport (MHT) in Manchester,
Students traveling to and from Boston are encouraged to
New Hampshire; Burlington International Airport (BTV)
take Dartmouth Coach bus (www.dartmouthcoach.com)
in Burlington, Vermont; or Boston Logan Airport (BOS)
for approximately $40. This is a safe and convenient
in Boston, Massachusetts.
coach bus that travels between Lebanon, NH and Logan
• International flights should fly directly into Boston. If a Airport several times a day. Total cost for travel to and
connection is needed, please fly into Burlington. We are not from Boston’s Logan Airport using Dartmouth Coach
able to pick students up from late connecting flights into and including Academy transportation, is approximately
Boston. $100. Otherwise , the Academy charges $250 for Boston
Logan transportation directly to Boston Logan.
• We recommend non-stop flights whenever possible. They
help eliminate the possibility of students becoming stranded
due to weather and missed connections.
• Submit your travel plans to dormtravel@stjacademy.org.
• A representative from St. Johnsbury Academy will meet
you at the airport and bring you to your bus to school
or coordinate transportation to and from Boston on
Dartmouth Coach.
Please contact the Campus Life Office with travel plans
and other vacation travel-related questions and issues.S T. J O H N S B U R Y A C A D E M Y 13
Living at the
Academy
Dear Parents and Students,
Jamie Ryan
DIRECTOR OF RESIDENT LIFE Welcome to the St. Johnsbury Academy boarding community.
The Academy is a place of life–changing opportunities. Our vast curriculum,
in combination with our award–winning faculty and outstanding facilities,
cultivates an exciting community of learners and international friends.
We invite you to discover your own brand of excellence as we welcome you
to our beautiful campus.
I look forward to an exciting year and the arrival of new and returning
boarding students. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me
at jryan@stjacademy.org or 802-751-2007.
John Robillard Florian Rexhepi Sincerely,
DEAN OF RESIDENT DEAN OF INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS STUDENTS
James Ryan
Director of Resident Life
Hannah Swainbank-Fenoff
RESIDENT LIFE ASSISTANT
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR SJA BOARDING LIFE
RESIDENT LIFE Mentors meet with students in the dormitory individually or in
small groups to promote the Resident Life curriculum, a
MENTORING PROGRAM defined program that serves to nurture students living in a
In addition to having resident life faculty (called dorm residential setting. For homestay students, the Assistant
proctors) in each dormitory to monitor adherence to daily Coordinator for Student Programs and Homestays serves as a
structure and general rules, each student has a dorm proctor mentor and leads these same discussions.
that serves as a mentor. The role of the mentor is to maintain
close contact with each student to help ensure he or she is Mentors will write letters to parents several times per year to
following our academic and social expectations, participating report on student progress in the boarding program. These
effectively in the resident life program, and setting and reports will provide comments about each student as well as a
achieving appropriate goals. Mentors also advocate for standards-based evaluation of study habits, involvement in the
their students during challenging times and help celebrate community, and specific aspects of character development.
their successes.14 2017 RESIDENT LIFE
ON-CAMPUS TECHNOLOGY due to operating system language and licensing issues. Limited
student technical support is provided by an organized group of
The Academy maintains a campus-wide fiber backbone IT intern students who can assist in resolving many of the most
network with a high-speed connection to the Internet. common user-level and hardware-related computer issues. To
Students have wireless Internet access across the entire arrange computer support please contact the Academy’s
campus through 80 wireless access points. Information Technology Department.
ACADEMY TECHNOLOGY, PORTAL,
INTERNET SAFETY AND STEWARDSHIP
AND E-MAIL ACCOUNTS
All access to the Internet is filtered to ensure student safety
St. Johnsbury Academy uses a wide variety of technology and
and compliance with applicable laws. Internet access is a
platforms to support the learning environment. On campus, we
shared resource across all resident dorms, as there are no
have over 275 mobile laptop devices and 300 fixed computers
independent connections by dorm room so each student must
that support our diverse academic programming. These
be mindful of his or her role as a steward in utilizing the
devices are a mixture of Windows and Mac based operating
Internet.
systems. Additionally, each student is issued an iPad for use on
campus and to bring home during the school year. Each
student has a school provided STJLABS (Google) email PURCHASING COMPUTERS AND PERIPHERALS
account that is used as communication tool with teachers; this The Academy has a program to allow students to purchase
also serves as the login account for their iPad’s Apple ID. computers, peripherals, and warranty support. Interested
Students will become fluent in the use of the Google platform families and students should contact Jim Mazzonna, the
and the Microsoft Office automation suite in addition to Academy’s Chief Information Officer, at jmazzonna@
several web-based systems and Apps that will be integral to stjacademy.org or 802-751-2371.
their academic footprint.
DORMITORY INTERNET ACCESS
In the dormitories, students can access the Internet via a HONOR CODE
comprehensive wired and wireless network that is available Students at St. Johnsbury Academy study under the auspices of
from 6 am until midnight on school nights. The Academy an honor code written and developed by Academy students.
network is compatible with all types of devices. To stay The honor code defines our academic and moral expectations,
connected with family and friends, Skype and other social and extends throughout school life, both inside and outside of
networking sites are available to students. our classrooms. Students will sign the Honor Code during their
RESPONSIBILITIES AND SUPPORT first week on campus. It reads:
If you plan to purchase or already own a laptop, please ensure We, the students of St. Johnsbury Academy,
that the warranty can be honored in the United States. That are part of a learning community dedicated
way, if there are any issues, the machine can be serviced by the to molding superior character and excellent
manufacturer or its designated service center. We highly academics. We have high expectations of
recommend anti-virus protection for personal computers. ourselves and of our peers, and we depend
Academy Information Technology staff will not be able to upon our own honesty and integrity to uphold
provide comprehensive support for personal laptop computers these expectations.
Therefore,
1. W
e believe that cheating, plagiarism, and
any other action performed with malintent
takes away from the fulfillment of our own
true potential.
2. W
e respect our property, we well as the
property of others.
3. W
e share the objective of building a trusting
community that provides a safe, secure, and
productive learning environment.
A detailed description of the Academy’s policies, expectations,
opportunities offered, and other aspects of student life is
available in the St. Johnsbury Academy Student Handbook.S T. J O H N S B U R Y A C A D E M Y 15
HEALTH AND COMMUNITY WELLNESS
The St. Johnsbury Academy Health Center has a long history of cultivating
strong relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the community.
The Health Care professionals at the Health Center provide 24-hour care,
seven days a week for our boarding students. On school days, students
have access to the Health Center staff from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. at
the Health Center office, which is located in Streeter Hall. The Health Sarah Garey De-Ann Welch
Center contains a six-bed infirmary and a private bath. Counseling and DIRECTOR OF HEALTH SERVICES ASSISTANT SCHOOL NURSE
medical services are regularly provided and organized by the Health
Center staff both on and off campus. During off-hours (on weekends
and after 10:00 p.m.), the on-call nurse may be contacted by dormitory
staff for health needs.
Please submit the required Health Forms by July 1.
Any prescription medications that our resident students require are
provided through SchoolMed, which allows prescriptions to be
broken down and packaged into necessary doses over a 30-day
period. Students must be registered at www.schoolmed.com. Gracie Bell-Melvin Deborah Lee
ASSISTANT SCHOOL NURSE SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Participation in SchoolMed is required for resident students that need
regularly dispensed medications. There is a one-time registration fee and a
monthly shipping fee for the program, which can be automatically charged
to a credit card.
Contact the Director of Health Services, Sarah Garey, with any
questions at 802-748-7718 or 802-748-7717.
Katie Poulos Crystal Prevost
SCHOOL COUNSELOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTLEARN MORE AT STJACADEMY.ORG
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21. Charles Hosmer Morse Center for the Arts
(Stuart Black Box Theater)
14 22. Field House and Alumni Memorial Gymnasium
29 23. Straszko Center at Graham’s Place
13 (Alumni Office)
9. Brantview 24. Cramton
10. Waterman 25. Christensen Hall
11. The Green Dorm 26. 184 Belvidere
12. The Barn 27. 168 Belvidere
13. 1111 Main Street 28. The Corner House
1. Newell Hall 14. 1107 Main Street 29. Hilltopper Restaurant
2. South Congregational Church 15. Fairbanks Cottage (Located at 1216 Main Street)
3. Ranger Hall (Admissions Office, Business Office)
4. Colby Hall 16. Tinker House A. Tennis Court
(Headmaster’s Office, Main Office) 17. Streeter Hall B. Burlingame Field (Baseball)
5. Fuller Hall 18. Mayo Center C. Cary Field (Field Hockey)
1000 Main Street 6. Severance Hall (Grace Stuart Orcutt Library, Colwell Center D. Soccer and Lacrosse Field
St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819 (Resident Life Office) for Global Understanding) E. Fairbanks Field and Ray Frey Track
(802) 748-8171 7. Headmaster’s Residence 19. Stowe Green (Football/Track)
hilltoppers@stjacademy.org 8. Faculty Residence 20. Sheepcote F. Softball FieldYou can also read
