Current+Handbooks

=Safety Manual= = = =Outdoor Handbook= = = =Current Res Life Handbook:=

=Current Student Handbook:=

=Current Staff Handbook:=

=Current Summer School Handbook:=

Dear Students, We urge you to read this handbook carefully. It is your responsibility to know, understand and live by the standards and expectations described inside. Your role as student is as important as any staff members in making Wasatch Academy a rewarding place to live and study.

We trust you will seek the advice of your teachers or administrators when questions or problems arise.

We look forward to a great summer!

The Faculty and Administration Wasatch Academy


 * Daily Summer Schedule **
 * Summer School 2010 **

Monday-Friday 8:15—8:50 AM Breakfast 9:00 —10:30 AM Block 1 10:35 —12:05 PM Block 2 12:05 —12:15 PM Assembly in the Auditorium: Tuesdays and Fridays 12:15 —12:55 PM Lunch 1:00 —2:30 PM Block 3 2:30 —3:00 PM Afternoon Break 3:00 —5:30 PM Afternoon Recreation / Optional Tutoring 5:30 —6:30 PM Dinner 7:30 - 9:30 PM Study Hall / Evening Activity (Friday) 10:30 PM Lights Out

Living together in a residence hall, it is essential that each student make a special effort to be considerate of others. Loud stereos may disturb those who are trying to study or rest. Long showers may rob others of the opportunity to take a hot shower. Littering in the hallways or walking in the dorm with muddy cleats or shoes leaves a mess for other students to clean up. In short, when you live with other people, your actions affect more people than you imagine.
 * Residence Hall Living **

Dorm standards attempt to help you be considerate of others and to encourage you to use your time effectively. Following these rules makes our community a better place to live and grow. Other standards are dictated by the nature of our facilities and for safety.

Please do not be upset when dorm parents, prefects or others remind you that your actions are not helping others to achieve the above-mentioned goals. It is important that you do what you are asked to do by staff members and prefects, even if you feel, in the heat of the moment, that you are being treated unfairly. Refusing to cooperate only makes matters worse.

Your dormitory room is your home away from home. The condition of your room is a reflection of you as a person and your sense of responsibility. You have a right to security of person and property, and should decide which other students enter your room. Therefore, no student is permitted in another student's dorm room unless a resident of that room is present and the non-resident is invited. You are responsible for the general condition of your room and furniture. Any damage to the room or furniture will be assessed to you, unless it is established that the damage was caused by others.
 * Trust (repeated under rooms below) **

In a dorm situation, there are three infractions that can be seen in no other way except as crimes against the whole community and a breach of trust. These are safety violations, stealing, and vandalism. Committing any of these will result in serious consequences. (See "Discipline System" in this handbook). A dorm group attempts to create a sense of trust and unity--so each individual can feel comfortable to develop academic, physical and social potential. Consideration and trust are key elements in developing a good dorm living situation. Therefore, the community must respond to the student not supporting the trust and honor code of the community.
 * Dorm Inspections **

Rooms will be checked daily. Any discrepancies must be corrected during the afternoon break. If corrections are not made during the afternoon break, you will be restricted to your room for cleanup after dinner. You will be restricted to your room until the room complies with the outlined standards and has been checked by the dormitory parent or the prefect responsible. You may not leave campus on weekend school-sponsored activities or overnight leave if your room is not in compliance.

Your dormitory room is your home away from home. The condition of your room is a reflection of you as a person and your sense of responsibility. You have a right to security of person and property, and should decide which other students enter your room. Therefore, no student is permitted in another's dorm room unless a resident of that room is present and the non-resident is invited. You are responsible for the general condition of your room and furniture. Any damage to the room or furniture will be assessed to you, unless it is established that the damage was caused by others. The following specific rules apply:
 * Rooms **

DORMS will be closed during the day from 8:45 am until 2:20 pm and again during afternoon recreation.

1. No permanent modification should be made in dormitory rooms without authorization of the dormitory parent. 2. Smoking, use of candles or incense, or any type of activity causing a fire hazard in the dormitory is strictly forbidden and considered a major infraction. 3. Due to fire precautions, no electrical appliances such as irons, toasters, hot plates, microwave ovens, coffee makers, rice cookers, sun lamps, halogen studying lights or heating appliances are allowed in dormitory rooms. 4. Television sets are not permitted in rooms. 5. Radios and stereo equipment will be used only with consideration being given to the rights of privacy of the other dormitory occupants. 6. All pictures, decorations and wall hangings must be in good taste. Material depicting alcohol, tobacco, drugs or nudity is deemed inappropriate for display. Posters, pictures, etc., may only be fastened to walls with poster putty type products. 7. All contraband materials such as alcoholic beverages, cigarettes & chewing tobacco, pornography, unauthorized drugs, items posing a fire hazard (including matches and lighters) and weapons will be confiscated and the student will face disciplinary consequences. 8. Your room must be locked while you are absent. Do not lock the door while you are in the room. If you lose your room key, a new core will be installed and you will be charged $45 for a replacement. 9. A student of the opposite sex may visit only in the dormitory lounges. 10. No person or persons from outside the Wasatch community may visit dormitory 11. You may not change assigned rooms without permission of the dormitory parent. (Relief dormitory parents may not authorize room changes.) 12. Your name must be posted on the outside of the dormitory room door. 13. Screens must not be tampered with or removed. A fine and restriction will result for those who remove and/or damage screens. 14. No pets of any kind are allowed in students' rooms. 15. You are not to be on the roof or fire escape of any campus building. 16. Windows are not to be used for entering/exiting. 17. When a student leaves Wasatch Academy, he/she is responsible for his/her own belongings (i.e. packing, shipping and/or storing them). UPS picks ups daily–talk to your dorm parent for details. The school will take no responsibility for items left behind. 18. All prescription medication should be submitted to the nurse to be administered in weekly doses. Students may not have over over-the-counter medications in their rooms without the nurse's permission.

Each day prior to going to class or field/activity trip, your room must be in the following condition: 1. Bed made neatly. Sleeping bag may be placed over the bed to serve as a bedspread. Bed linen must be changed once a week with freshly laundered sheets. 2. All clothes are to be properly stored. Clothes must be either on hangers in closet/ wardrobe, in dresser drawers or in the laundry bag. Personal clothing must be washed at least once a week. 3. Towels hung on towel racks. 4. Shoes stored in closet or wardrobe. 5. Personal items on dresser, desk or in closet arranged in an orderly fashion. Desk and dresser drawers closed. Bookshelves arranged neatly. Chair by desk. 6. Floors clean and all trash containers emptied. 7. No open drink containers or perishable food left in room. 8. Lights, radios, stereos, etc. turned off. Blow dryers, curling irons and curlers unplugged.

Room searches are rare. However, a search of your room may occur when a faculty or staff member has good reason to believe that a disciplinary infraction has occurred or potentially harmful material will be discovered. Present at a room search will be a school administrator, the dormitory parent, and the student whose room is being searched. Students may be given the opportunity to produce the material sought. The discovery of any item or material considered illegal or harmful will lead to disciplinary action. In emergency circumstances, or with the specific intention of locating contraband, a school administrator, or dorm parent may authorize searches of dormitories and rooms without the student's presence.
 * Room Searches **

Each dormitory has phones for student use. It is the responsibility of each student to make sure the phones are not abused. They are available during your FREE TIME and must not be used during study hall or after lights out except in emergency situations. Be considerate of others who are waiting to use the phone. Long distance phone cards may be purchased in the Bookstore.
 * Telephones **

Lights out means students should be in their room, in bed for the night with all lights out by 10:30 pm, and not roaming the halls or in the bathroom. Students will do a much better job in all of their work if they get a full night sleep.
 * Lights Out **

Students should feel comfortable to seek help with personal problems by speaking with faculty, dorm parents or administrators. Students who would like to meet with a therapist may coordinate with the school nurse and their parents to arrange regular appointments with a visiting professional counselor.
 * Counseling **

Conversations with faculty may be confidential, however, any issue involving potentially harmful or criminal activities will be brought to the attention of the appropriate support person. Conversations with the nurse on health-related issues are confidential.

A student is expected to accept responsibility for his/her actions. A student is expected not to verbally or physically abuse any member of the Wasatch community, engage in sexual activity, drink alcohol or engage in any kind of substance abuse. Each student is considered and expected to be truthful, honest and trustworthy. Consequently, a student may anticipate that he or she will be trusted to behave responsibly when not under direct faculty supervision.
 * Standards and Expectations **

Students are expected to be mindful of other people in keeping public displays of affection to a minimum. Holding hands and walking arm in arm are wholesome, courteous ways to demonstrate affection. Couples should not be embracing each other, nor lying together.
 * Public Display of Affection (P.D.A) **

Wasatch Academy believes that homework is an important part of the learning process. Students must complete daily homework assignments in order to take full advantage of their educational opportunities offered to them at Wasatch Academy. Students are required to attend special study halls with teachers if assignments are not complete.
 * Homework Policy **

To encourage academic success at Wasatch Academy, punctual attendance of all classes is expected.
 * Attendance **

A. **Excused Absences** - A student may be excused only for the following reasons: 1. **Illness** - Wasatch Academy Health Center : Suzie Vance, the school head nurse will be checking in with the dorm parents daily to check for any ill students or medication needs. A nurse will be on call for medical emergencies during evenings and weekends. If a doctor’s appointment is deemed necessary, the nurse will make the arrangements and contact the parents. Students and teachers should work together regarding homework that may be missed. If you become ill during class time, you must have a written pass and go see their dorm parent or a school administrator.

All medications are to be turned into the nurse or your dorm parent. You may have no medications (prescriptions or over-the-counter) in your dorm room or in your possession. You must sign a Medication Sheet daily as the dorm parent gives you your medication. The Health Center monitors all medications weekly and takes care of compliance issues and refills.

2. **Counseling** - To be excused from school for counseling, a student must make an appointment through the school nurse.

B. **Unexcused Absence** - To classes, assemblies, or required activities, and missing assemblies will be subject to disciplinary consequences.

Wasatch Academy has a closed campus during the Summer School session. Campus is only open Sunday afternoons from 1pm to 4pm.Students will need to sign in and out in the residence halls when leaving campus. Students should avoid being behind buildings on and off campus, failure to cooperate with these guidelines will be subject to disciplinary consequences.
 * Campus Guidelines **

In the event that disciplinary actions are needed, they will be handled first with the Dorm Parent, then the Summer School Director and will always be followed up with the Head of School. All disciplinary actions either minor or major will be communicated to the parent in a timely manner. Each offense will be worked through on a case by case scenario and may be a cause for suspension or possible dismissal depending on the severity.
 * Discipline System **

Substance abuse, such as drinking or possessing alcoholic beverages, possession or use of illegal drugs including marijuana, huffing, or the misuse or abuse of prescription or over-the-counter drugs (including taking another person's medication or taking an improper dosage) is considered a major infraction. It is the firm belief of the Wasatch Academy faculty and staff that substance abuse and the process of education are mutually exclusive.
 * Substance Abuse Policies **

Because Wasatch Academy is committed to a vigorous and active anti-substance abuse policy, the school reserves the right to administer a breath analyzer test to any student suspected of alcohol use and to have a student take a drug test in case of suspected drug abuse.

A student seeking help with substance abuse problems on his/her own volition (not under the duress of accusation or suspicion of substance abuse) will be given, without prejudice, the assistance necessary to deal with the problem and will not be subjected to discipline. Each program of assistance varies with the specific needs of the student, but the student will be subjected to monitoring for further abuse. A student who has requested or accepted assistance but is unable to remain free from substance abuse will be subject to discipline, up to and including dismissal.

In cases of drug or alcohol use, the student could be dismissed with the opportunity for readmission after the student has successfully completed a family directed intervention.

Many people judge us and the school by our appearance, therefore, Wasatch Academy expects its students to be neat, clean and well-groomed. The following standards are expected:
 * Dress Code **

**Personal Appearance and Grooming** Hats are permitted outdoors, but not in classrooms, offices, assembly hall or dining areas.
 * Showered and neatly groomed daily. * Wasatch males must be clean shaven.
 * Hair clean and neatly groomed. * No unkempt hair styles.
 * Ponytails are permitted. * Bangs must not fall into students eyes.
 * Boys' hair in back must not extend beyond bottom of collar when not in a ponytail.
 * No radical hair styles (e.g., shaved head, two-toned, dreadlocks or dyed unnatural colors). Haircuts may be scheduled uptown. Self-cut hair styles must be approved by dorm parent.
 * Boys may wear up to two earrings (studs, or small hoops the size of a dime). The piercing of other body parts is not appropriate or allowed.

Girls: Shirts- Must be collared polo/golf/button down/turtleneck (No t-shirts) (must be able to tuck into pants) Pants/Skirts/Dresses-Chinos pants like "Dockers", (blue, black, green, grey or khaki, corduroy pants in same colors as Chinos) Dress pants-solid colors (Walking shorts -may be worn but must be an appropriate length), Skirts, shorts and dresses must be no shorter than 2 inches above the knee. No denim allowed. Sweaters-plain sweaters, no sweatshirts or hoodies Shoes-shoes, boots, sneakers or sandals in good repair. Boys: Shirts-Must be collared polo/golf/ button down/turtleneck (No T-shirts) (must be able to tuck into pants) Pants/ shorts-Chinos pants like "Dockers", (blue, black, green, grey or khaki Corduroy pants in same colors as Chinos.) Dress pants-Solid colors (Walking shorts may be worn but must be an appropriate length) No denim allowed. Sweaters-Plain sweatshirts (logos no bigger than a coaster), Wasatch sweatshirts, sweaters.
 * School-Day Dress (a.m. and afternoon block) **

Wasatch Academy is committed to maintaining an environment for all members of the school community that is free from all forms of harassment. The school does not tolerate harassment of individuals based on age, color, creed, mental disability, nationality, physical disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or on the basis of any other condition or characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Harassment of any member of the school community is considered misconduct and will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination or expulsion, if warranted. Conduct that has the purpose or effect of interfering with an individual's academic or work performance or which creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive learning or living environment is prohibited. In particular, the school does not tolerate sexual harassment. Sexual harassment by anyone, whether in the school, at work assignments outside the school, at school sponsored functions, or elsewhere, is illegal and will not be tolerated.
 * Personal and Sexual Harassment Policy **

Any individual who believes that he/she has been harassed in violation of this policy has the responsibility to discuss it immediately with any school administrator. All discussions will be kept confidential.

Allegations of sexual harassment brought to an administrator’s attention should be reported by that administrator to the Headmaster immediately. It is much easier to discuss, investigate and resolve such matters while the facts are still fresh in one's mind. If discussion of the subject with the administrator would be embarrassing, uncomfortable, or if the administrator is involved in the allegation, the individual is encouraged to go directly to the Headmaster. The school will take immediate action to investigate any such complaints thoroughly.

Each extension can be reach by dialing (435) 462-14-_ _ and the last two digits of their individual extension. For example: Health Center is (435) 462-1419
 * Main Extensions **

Head of School #114 Health Center #119 Summer Program Dir. #127 Admissions #115 or #143 Business Manager #122 Dean of Academics #131 Business Office #120 Registrar #125

NOTE: When sending mail to students please use the main office address as listed below and mark the item to your student c/o

Residence Hall Information Grant.wilson@wasatchacademy.org
 * Finks Dorm ** (Boys), Grant Wilson, office: (435) 462-1441

**Centennial Dorm** (Girls), Elizabeth Allred, office: (435) 462 -1444 Elizabeth.allred@wasatchacademy.org

**Summer Program Director** – Tyler Kennedy, tyler.kennedy@wasatchacademy.org **Director of Residential Life** - Tyler Kennedy, [|tyler.kennedy@wasatchacademy.org]

Wasatch Academy 120 S 100 W Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647