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Academic practices, procedures, and policies
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Consult the US website, see Mr. Hughes, US principal or your advisor.
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Making a schedule change
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See Mr. Hughes, US Principal
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Finding your locker combination
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Your advisor has a copy of your combination; also, you can check with Ms. Harness or Dean Cummins
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Obtaining a parking sticker
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Ms. Edhlund, the receptionist will give you a parking permit to fill out; when you return it to her, she will give you a SPA parking sticker
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Dropping an athletic commitment
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Consult with Ms. Mason, the Registrar
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Becoming ill at school
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See the Dean who will call your parents and obtain permission for you to leave school; you must sign out outside the Deanery
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An appointment during the school day
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We encourage you to avoid scheduling appointments during class time; however, if it is unavoidable, bring a note to the Dean at the beginning of the day for approval and sign out outside the Deanery
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Absence/attendance
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Consult the US Handbook on attendance policy and procedures to follow when you are absent from school
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Joining a student group/activity
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Watch the Blue sheet for club announcements during X period on Thursdays. Talk to the faculty advisor (the name is listed in the US Handbook), Dean of Students, Judy Cummins or just attend a meeting.
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Arranging for a friend to visit SPA with you
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Consult with Dean of Students, Judy Cummins, at least 2 days in advance for permission. On day of visit, pick up a name tag for your visitor at the Dean’s office and introduce your guest to the Dean.
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Putting an announcement in the Blue Sheet
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Give announcements, signed by an US faculty member, to Maurine Hatting, Middle School Secretary, at least one day in advance.
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Making an announcement in Assembly
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Speak with Dean of Students, Judy Cummins in advance of the assembly to get on the agenda.
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Learning Differences
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Learning Specialist Sarah Davies
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Technology
For laptop repair
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Technology Staff
Drop off laptop with Jo Martinson in computer lab
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Phones
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Students may use the phone outside the Head of School’s office for brief calls; or check with any adult if you need to make a private phone call.
Cell phones are not permitted during the school day (from 8:00am to 3:00pm)
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Discipline Policies
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Consult Upper School Handbook, Dean of Students, Judy Cummins or your advisor for clarification on any policies
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Personal issues/stress/test anxiety
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Upper School Counselor, Susanna Short, Learning Specialist, Sarah Davies, Dean of Students, Judy Cummins, Principal, Chris Hughes or Advisor.
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Bringing a guest to a dance
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Pick up and complete Guest form from Dean of Students, Judy Cummins or on the website