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2015 RESIDENT LIFEORIENTATIONst. johnsbury, vermont
iiMain OfficeBusiness Services OfficetelePhone 802-748-8171Marci McGinnAdmissions Officemain telephone 802-751-2130John Cummingsassociate headmasteradvancement and admission802-751-2131 jcummings@stjacademy.orgJan Monteithexecutive assistant802-751-2313 jmonteith@stjacademy.orgNicole Biggieassociate director of admission802-751-2440 nbiggie@stjacademy.orgKendra Paupstassociate director of admission802-751-2129 kpaupst@stjacademy.orgContentsAnn DarrellStudent Checklist3Admissions Office Fax 802-748-5463Personal Items4Campus LifeTravel and Accomodations5Beth ChoiniereImmigration Information6School Calendar7campus life Assistant802-751-2307 bhegarty@stjacademy.orgOrientation Schedule8Johnna KendallVacation Planning9administrative assistant802-751-2364 rlegendre@stjacademy.orgaSSISTANT HEADMASTER FOR CAMPUS LIFE802-751-2024 bchoiniere@stjacademy.orgBuffie HegartyCampus LIfe AssistantHomestay Coordinator802-751-2012 jkendall@stjacademy.orgKathy SjolanderLiving at the Academy10Weekday Schedule11Interscholastic Athletics12Clubs and Activities13On-Campus Technology14Health and Wellness15Honor Code16Resident Life OfficeDress Code17James RyanAcceptable Attire18Campus Map21executive assistant802-748-7708 sbeliveau@stjacademy.orgBusiness Office Fax 802-751-2127Nurse’s OfficeSarah Garey, RN, NCSN, CADCDirector of health services802-748-7718 sgarey@stjacademy.orgDe-Ann Welch, LPN, CSAPassistant school nurse802-751-2306 dwelch@stjacademy.orgDeborah Lee, LADC, CSAP, QMHP220Stacie BeliveauRobin LegendreYour ArrivalCommencement Scheduleassistant headmaster for business services802-748-7703 clyon@stjacademy.orgGracie Bell-Melvin, LPN119Carol Lyonadministrative assistantimmigration coordinator802-751-2411 adarrell@stjacademy.orgWelcomeSubstance Abuse PolicyStudent Accounts Coordinator802-748-7705 mmcginn@stjacademy.orgadministrative assistant802-751-2351 ksjolander@stjacademy.orgJack Driscolldean of students802-751-2472 jdriscoll@stjacademy.orgDebby Newlandadministrative assistant802-751-2049 dnewland@stjacademy.orgDavid McGinnathletic director802-751-2121 dmcginn@stjacademy.orgdirector of resident life802-751-2007 jryan@stjacademy.orgJohn RobillardDean of resident life802-751-2357 jrobillard@stjacademy.orgResident Life Office Fax 802-751-2034assistant school nurse802-748-7718 gbellmelvin@stjacademy.orgSchool counselor802-751-2471 dlee@stjacademy.orgBobbi Sommers, LADC, LCMHCSchool counselor802-751-2025 bsommers@stjacademy.orgCrystal PrevostADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT802-748-7717 cprevost@stjacademy.orgNurse’s Office Fax 802-748-7798Dormitories1111 Main Street. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 802-748-9000168 Belvidere. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 802-745-1076184 Belvidere. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 802-751-6006Barn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 802-751-2202Brantview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 802-751-2227Christensen Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 802-748-7150Cramton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 802-751-2172Maple Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 802-745-1284Sheepcote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 802-751-2187Tinker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 802-751-2149The Corner House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 802-745-1143The Green Dorm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 802-748-7794Waterman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 802-751-2164Mailing Addressesfor general correspondence:St. Johnsbury AcademyP.O. Box 906St. Johnsbury, VT 05819for parcel postSt. Johnsbury Academy1000 Main StreetSt. Johnsbury, VT 05819
1Welcome!Dear Parents and Students,It is my pleasure to welcome you to the St. Johnsbury Academy community. Ibelieve this will be the beginning of a life-long relationship, one that will helpto enrich and define your life and future.This is a very exciting time to be joining our community! The Embrace theDream Capital Campaign has transformed the opportunities and supportour students enjoy, providing two new dormitories, endowed chairs inInnovation and Entrepreneurship and Engineering, enhanced technology,smaller classes, and a new Learning Center. These new resources supportour community in its commitment to serving and nurturing every Academystudent. This commitment, based upon our belief in and optimism for youngpeople—their energy, creativity, compassion, and generosity—defines ourJohn J. CummingsAssociate Headmaster,Advancement and Admissionmission of Character, Inquiry, and Community.This is our Resident Life Orientation Handbook, which provides importantinformation on life here at the Academy. We’re also including a separatebooklet with a number of forms, which must be completed and returned byJuly 1 in preparation for your arrival at school on August 20.Please take the time to complete the information accurately and completely.Much of our correspondence is conducted via e-mail, so accurate e-mailaddresses are very important.We are delighted that you have chosen to join the St. Johnsbury Academycommunity. Please let me know if you have any questions about the ResidentLife handbook. We look forward to your arrival on our campus!Sincerely,John J. CummingsAssociate HeadmasterAdvancement and Admission
2st .j o h ns b u r ya c a de m yYour ArrivalDear Students,My name is Mrs. 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 wecan have the opportunity to get to know each other before the school year evenbegins. But before that happens, as your orientation coordinator, I wanted toreach out to you prior to your arrival so that you could email or call me if youhave any questions or concerns regarding the orientation process.We understand that the beginning of any new experience is both exciting andscary, and that starting at a new school is a major transition in your life. Wewant to assure you that we are committed to giving all of our new students theBeth ChoiniereAssistant Headmaster for Campus Lifebest possible introduction to campus life here. Our faculty, staff, and studentorientation leaders join forces to provide a comprehensive introduction to St.Johnsbury Academy.When you arrive on campus in August, please report directly to the Campus LifeOffice in Colby Hall. You’ll find a Campus Map for your reference on the insideback cover of this booklet. From there, we will escort you to the Resident LifeOffice, where you will receive your room assignment and your room key, and arepresentative from the Academy will assist you in getting to your room.Once here, you will meet many of our Dorm Council members. These arestudents 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 withshopping, etc. This group will also be attending the Orientation Extravaganzawith you. They have planned games, activities, and initiatives that will help usget to know each other better.I will offer two pieces of advice: Dream Big, and Get Involved! We are delightedthat you chose St. Johnsbury Academy as a place to learn and grow. We lookforward to your arrival on August 20. We will open with dinner the eveningof August 20 and you will have an opportunity to meet some of the studentleaders; the orientation events will begin Friday morning at 9 a.m.Again, please feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, or concernsthat 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 areexcited to welcome you to orientation!Sincerely,Beth ChoiniereAssistant Headmaster for Campus Life
y o u ra rri v a l3Student Checklist1. Travel PlansPlease submit your travel plans to dormtravel@stjacademy.org by July 1.2. Immigration/VisasCurrent passportJan MonteithExecutive AssistantQuestions?Contact Jan al I-20 form (not a copy)US Student Visa in passport3. Health FormsPlease submit your health forms by July 1:Permission for Medical Treatment/Release of Medical InformationHealth Insurance InformationImmunizationsMedical HistoryConsent to Drug Test/Release of Medical InformationReport of Health EvaluationParental Consent and Agreement (if applicable)Parental Authorization Form - Emergency Medication (if applicable)Due July 1Mailing Address:Admission OfficeAttn: EnrollmentSt. Johnsbury AcademyPO Box 9061000 Main StreetSt. Johnsbury, VT 058194. Resident Life FormsPlease submit your resident life forms by July 1:Student InformationParental Car PermissionPermission to PhotographStudent Activity FormCommunicationResident Student Accounts5. Personal ItemsPlease ship your personal items in advance of your arrival.Fax: 802-748-5463Please check the dress code information found on page 17 to be sureyour clothing is appropriate for the Academy school day.
4st .j o h ns b u r ya c a de m yPersonal ItemsPAGE 17LinensDo not bring:St. Johnsbury Academy supplies theStudents MAY NOT bring the followingfollowing linens (included in tuition):items into their dormitory rooms at any 2 sheets (Standard Twin) 1 pillow case 1 hand towel (16 x 27) 2 bath towels (22 x 44)time during the year:Linens may be exchanged weekly at nocharge.An automatic washer and dryer areavailable for the students’ personallaundry at no charge.Suggested items to bring: cell phone 1 pillow sleeping bag 1 comforter or duvet 1 waste basket 1 desk lamp shower sandals bathrobe television space heater electric cookware electric blanket lava lamp halogen lamp pets (including fish bowls) other electrical itemsShould the school become aware thata student has any of the above items,they will be confiscated.Students also may bring the followingpersonal items with them and keepthem in their dormitory rooms: computer dorm-sized refrigerator hair dryer printer fanWeapons of any kind will be confiscated and students will be given appropriateconsequences, possibly including a recommendation of expulsion to the Headmaster.The Academy does not accept financial responsibility for any personal items that are lost,stolen, broken, or misused.
y o u ra rri v a l5TRAVEL 3St. johnsbury academyprovides free transportationto and from regional Airportswhen we are closed forvacation at: Thanksgiving Holiday Break Winter Break (February) Spring Break (April)airports:The Admission Office coordinates alltravel for arriving students.After the school year begins, theCampus Life Office can assist you inmaking travel plans.For those students who do not live inthe United States, early planning isessential to ensure that the best flightreservations and ticket pricesare available. Consult the schoolcalendar for appropriate departure andarrival times.Students are not permitted to go onunsupervised trips during schoolvacations. All student vacation travelThe Academy provides freetransportation to and from a BurlingtonInternational Airport at high-volumetravel times. Families will be chargedappropriate transportation fees atall other times. Students traveling toand from Boston are encouraged totake the Dartmouth Coach bus fromLogan Airport to Lebanon, NH, wherethey will be picked up by Academytransportation.Please contact the Campus Life Officewith travel plans and other travel-relatedquestions and issues.plans must include an adult chaperone.Ground transportation feesTransportation fees to/from airport/busstation (other than approved travel daysduring school breaks), one-way travel: 150 Manchester, NH (MHT) 225 Boston, MA (BOS) 80 Burlington, VT (BTV) Burlington, VT Manchester, NH Boston, MATo Dartmouth Coach Bus TerminalTravel to Burlington, VT is preferred. 60 Lebanon, NHFrom Dartmouth Coach Bus Terminalto Logan Airport (BOS)*Students traveling to and from Bostonare encouraged to take Dartmouth Coachbus (www.dartmouthcoach.com) forapproximately 40. This is a safe andconvenient coach bus that travels betweenLebanon, NH and Logan Airport severaltimes a day. Total cost for travel to and fromBoston's Logan Airport, including Academytransportation, is approximately 100.Otherwise, the Academy charges 225 forBoston Logan Transportation. 38 One Way 60 Round TripArea AccomodationsComfort Inn & SuitesEstabrook House Bed and BreakfastThe Fairbanks InnWildflower Inn703 Route 5 South,St. Johnsbury, Vermont tvacationland.com401 Western Avenue,St. Johnsbury, VT Rabbit Hill Inn48 Lower Waterford RoadP. O. Box 55Lower Waterford, Vermont illinn.com1596 Main StreetSt Johnsbury, Vermont, 05819, USA(802) ouse.com2059 Darling Hill RoadLyndonville, VT, 05851, United w.wildflowerinn.com
6st .j o h ns b u r yWe require all internationalstudents to submit their Passport,Visa, I-94, and I-20 to theAdmissions Office immediatelyupon arrival atSt. Johnsbury Academy.a c a de m yImmigration informationWhen you arrive at St. Johnsbury Academy you will need to stop by the Admissions Officeto drop off your passport, visa, and I-20. These documents will be kept in a fireproof safein the Admissions Office so that they are available to you when you need them for travel.PassportYour passport is a secure document that you can use whenever you need proof ofQuestions?Contact Jan fication. You will need your passport when taking the TOEFL or SAT examinations.US F1 VisaYour US F1 visa is an official endorsement from the United States that authorizes you toenter, travel in or through, or leave the United States as a student.I-20The completed I-20 form, issued by the St. Johnsbury Academy Admissions Office,will include all the information the US Government needs about your term of study,including your level of study, your field of study, the dates you are expected to begin andcomplete your studies, and your ability to pay for your education. Keep your I-20 withyour Passport because you will be asked for it when you enter the United States. Makesure your I-20 is signed at the bottom of the first page by both the student and parent.Due July 1All Forms are availableonline at:www.stjacademy.org/documentsIt is important that the Admissions Office knows when you arrive at St. JohnsburyAcademy because your I-20 must be registered in SEVIS. Your US address and yoursemester beginning and end dates must be entered into the SEVIS system. This informsthe Department of Homeland Security that you have arrived at your school destinationand are fulfilling the conditions of your US F1 Visa.I-94The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has an automated Form I-94 process. Thepaper form will no longer be provided; instead the traveler will be provided with aCBP admission stamp on their travel document. If a traveler needs a copy of theirI-94 (record of admission for verification of alien registration, immigration status oremployment authorization, it can be obtained from www.cbp.gov/I94. This notationessentially means you are welcome to stay in the United States as long as you are astudent in school with valid and, if necessary, updated papers. You will have to remain afull-time student for your status to be valid.
residentlife2015–2016 School CalendarSMAUGUST 2015TW thF2023 24 25 262730 312015-16Important DatesFall SemesterThursday August 20All New Resident Students ArriveFriday, August 21New Resident Student Welcome andOrientation BeginsSunday, August 23Returning Students ArriveMonday, August 24Opening Day for All StudentsFriday, September 25 throughSunday, September 27Resident Parents’ WeekendSpring SemesterMonday, January 11Orientation - Semester 2 New StudentsSMWednesday, June 1Senior Sports BanquetLast Chapel/Departing Faculty TeaThursday, June 2Senior PromFriday, June 3Commencement ConcertSMMonday, June 6We have created our school calendar toprovide appropriate vacation time foryour sons and daughters. As a result, werespectfully ask that you do not requestearly departure times or additionalvacation days. Students who miss finalexams or other assignments as a resultof an unexcused absence will receive agrade of "0" on those assignments.2916233031017244111825OCTOBER 2015TW thF45671112131418 19 202125 26 2728134567810 111213141517 181920212224 25 26272829311815222929162330SNOVEMBER 2015MTW tH F1815222923910161723 24304111825512192661320275121926M2916233012/4 Capstone Day12/18 Semester 1 ends12/19 – 1/10 Holiday Break3101724312916233012/19–1/10 Holiday Break1/11 Faculty Inservice – No Classes1/11 Semester 2 New Student Orientation1/12 All Students – First DaySM714212818152229FEBRUARY 2016TW thF291623310172441118255121926S6132027MARCH 2016TW thFSS310172431167813 141520 21 2227 28 29M29162330310172431S41118255121926FS3/18 Quarter 3 EndsS7142128SMAPRIL 2016TW th134567810 111213141517 18 19 20212224 25 26272829291623304/16 – 4/24 Spring Break4/29 Capstone DayDECEMBER 2015TW tH F167813 141520 21 2227 28 29S2/20 – 2/28 Winter Break11/25 – 11/29 Thanksgiving BreakSMS10/8 Quarter 1 Ends 10/9 Fall Break10/17 St. J./L.I. GameHilltones and Jazz Band PerformanceClass of 2016 Commencement22299/7 Labor Day9/25 – 9/27 Resident Parents’ WeekendSunday, June 4Sunday, June 5- Baccalaureate- Class DaySEPTEMBER 2015TW thF167813 141520 21 2227 28 29Tuesday, January 12All Students - First DayS8/20 New Resident Students Arrival8/21 New Resident Students Orientation8/23 Returning Students Arrival (ResidentStudent Orientation & Registration)8/24 Orientation for All New Students8/25 All Students – First DayOrientation for All New StudentsTuesday, August 252128JANUARY 2016TW thFS4111825S5121926SMT1815222929162330310172431MAY 2016W 30 Memorial DaySMJUNE 2016TW th1567812 13141519 20 212226 27 28 29291623306/3 Semester 2 Ends 6/6 Commencement7
8st .j o h ns b u r ya c a de m yThe AcademyExperienceBeth ChoiniereJohnna KendallKathy SjolanderBuffie Hegarty2015 Orientation ScheduleParents are welcome at orientation events on Friday, August 21, through the Parents' Social, after which we ask that yousay your "good-byes."Thursday, August 20New Boarding StudentsArrival BEGINS AT 3:00 P.M. Dorm Council prepares new studentroomsFriday, August 21New Boarding StudentsWelcome—Orientation Begins9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Breakfast with student leaders9:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.Welcome from Admission Office Jack Cummings, AssociateHeadmaster, Advancement andAdmission10:00a.m. – 12:00 a.m.Welcome to Orientation!Welcome from Mrs. Choiniere,Assistant Headmaster forCampus Life Welcome from Mr. Ryan, Director ofResident Life 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch in Dining HallWelcome1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Thomas Lovett, Headmaster1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Prepare for OrientationExtravaganza2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Parents’ Social, Admissions Office2:30 – 5:00 p.m. Operation Dress Code—shoppingfor dress-code items and supplies11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Shopping/scheduling/testing(English and Math)5:00 p.m. Travel to Orientation Center1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Shopping/scheduling/testing(English and Math)6:00 p.m. Dinner7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Building Trust and CommunitySaturday, August 22New Boarding StudentsActivities continue:7:00 – 8:00 a.m. Breakfast8:30 a.m. Board the bus for ropes course10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m Ropes Course exercises12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m Return home to Academy Campus5:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner—Dorm Councilstudents hostSunday, August 23Returning StudentsArrival and ResidentStudent Orientation andRegistration10:30 a.m. Brunch Jeff Burroughs, AssistantHeadmaster for Academics –Academic Overview 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Shopping/scheduling/testing(English and Math)5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Dinner6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dorm Chapel7:00 p.m. House MeetingsMonday, August 24Orientation for All NewStudentsTuesday, August 25OPENING DAY of fall semesterFOR ALL STUDENTS
residentlifeVacation PlanningAll dormitories are closed during vacations. Students are expectedto travel home or to stay with relatives or friends during vacation.Students must plan to leave for vacations and return from vacationon the designated dates.dormitories will be closed during thefollowing vacation periods:dormtravel@stjacademy.org802-751-2313The Academy provides freetransportation to and from aBurlington International Airport athigh-volume travel times. Familieswill be charged appropriatetransportation fees at all othertimes. Students traveling to andfrom Boston are encouraged totake the Dartmouth Coach busfrom Logan Airport to Lebanon,NH, where they will be picked upby Academy transportation.We have created our school calendar toprovide appropriate vacation time foryour sons and daughters. As a result, werespectfully ask that you do not requestearly departure times or additionalvacation days. Students who miss finalexams or other assignments as a resultof an unexcused absence will receive agrade of "0" on those assignments.ThanksgivingNoon 11/25 – Noon 11/29HolidayNoon 12/19 – Noon 1/10WinterNoon 2/20 – Noon 2/28SpringNoon 4/16 – Noon 4/24Resident Life TripsThe Office of Campus Life sponsors several trips for resident studentsduring certain vacation periods. These trips are designed to fulfillboth educational and cultural goals, and are chaperoned by Academyfaculty and staff. Vacation periods and destinations of this year's tripsare:ThanksgivingBostonWinter BreakTBDspring BreakFloridaCost information is available from the Campus Life Office.Vacation Departures and ArrivalsFor each vacation, dormitories will close at noon the day after theAcademy finishes for break and will be open at noon the day beforeclasses resume.Seniors are required to remain on campus and participate in allcommencement events through graduation.Students planning to attend Resident Life trips should have sufficient fundsavailable for payment prior to departure.If there is an unavoidable travel conflict, you must make the necessaryarrangements with the Campus Life Office.9
10st .j o h ns b u r ya c a de m yLiving at the AcademyDear Parents and Students,Welcome to the St. Johnsbury Academy residential 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. Weinvite you to discover your own brand of excellence as we welcome you to ourbeautiful campus.I look forward to an exciting year and the arrival of new and returning boardingstudents. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me atjryan@stjacademy.org or 802-751-2007.Sincerely,Jamie RyanDirector of Resident LifeJames RyanDirector of Resident LifeResident Life Mentoring ProgramIn addition to having resident life faculty (called dorm proctors) in eachdormitory to monitor adherence to daily structure and general rules, eachstudent has a dorm proctor that serves as a mentor. The role of the mentor is tomaintain close contact with each student to help ensure he or she is followingour academic and social expectations, participating effectively in the residentlife program, and setting and achieving appropriate goals. Mentors alsoJohn RobillardDean of Resident Lifeadvocate for their students during challenging times and help celebrate theirsuccesses.Mentors meet with students in the dormitory individually or in small groups topromote the Resident Life curriculum, a defined program that serves to nurturestudents living in a residential setting. For homestay students, the AssistantCoordinator for Student Programs and Homestays serves as a mentor and leadsthese same discussions.Mentors will write letters to parents several times per year to report on studentprogress in the residential program. These reports will provide commentsabout each student as well as a standards-based evaluation of study habits,involvement in the community, and specific aspects of character development.
t h ea c a de m ye x perien c eWeekday Schedule6:30 a.m. Wake-up7:20 a.m. Leave dorm for breakfast8:00 a.m. Chapel8:25 a.m. Classes begin3:10 p.m. Classes end3:10 – 3:30 p.m. Conference period3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Activities/Sports5:30 p.m. Dinner6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Free time7:30 – 9:00 p.m. Evening study9:00 – 10:00 p.m. Free time10:00 p.m. Curfew10:45 p.m. Lights outMorning ChapelChapelWeekend ActivitiesEvery school day starts with Chapel, a non-Every weekend, students have the opportunity todenominational all-school meeting that brings ourparticipate in a variety of events and activities. Thesecommunity together. Typically, we listen to a messageactivities are generated by the students and rangefrom the Headmaster or a guest speaker, review dailyfrom outdoor wilderness excursions, to concerts, toannouncements, and are entertained by studentprofessional sports events and theater productions, toperformances.shopping in nearby cities.ClassesOpen and Closed WeekendsOur classes follow a block schedule, allowing flexibilityMost weekends at the Academy are considered openfor student course selection and ensuring our classesweekends for resident students. As such, residentremain small.students may go home or sign out to spend theConference Periodweekend at the home of a friend; however, thereConference Period provides time for students andteachers to meet one-on-one after school.Sports/Activitiesare several weekends during the year that areclosed. During these weekends, resident studentsmust stay on campus and may not go home or signout to a friend's house. Closed weekends include:Lessons learned outside of the classroom are often asHomecoming Weekend, Winter Carnival (whichmeaningful as those learned inside. The organizationshighlights competition among the four classes -students join, the activities in which they participate,Senior, Junior, Sophomore, and Freshman), ResFestand the sports they play, determine the overall quality of(all Dorm Students) and Academic Exam Weeks.their Academy experience.Students are expected to stay on campus during theseEvery boarding student is required to participate in theafter school extra-curricular program by playing a sportor joining an approved club.periods to participate fully in all Academy-sponsoredactivities.1111
12st .j o h ns b u r ya c a de m yINTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICSOur interscholastic athletic program is an extension of our academic program. Weview participation in interscholastic athletics as an honor and privilege and wedemand commitment and a strong work ethic; therefore, our student athletes shouldexpect that their involvement in athletics will be an intense educational experience.Fall SportsWinter SportsSpring Sports Cheerleading Cross Country Running(Boys and Girls) Field Hockey Football Soccer (Boys and Girls) Alpine Skiing(Boys and Girls) Basketball (Boys andGirls) Gymnastics Ice Hockey Indoor Track (Boys andGirls) Nordic Skiing (Boys andGirls) Wrestling Baseball Golf (Boys and Girls) Lacrosse (Boys andGirls) Softball Tennis (Boys and Girls) Track (Boys and Girls) Ultimate Frisbee(Boys and Girls)Travel/Vacation Information for AthletesSt. Johnsbury Academy's athletic experience includes interscholasticcompetition against other schools. There are times - particularly during thewinter and spring sports seasons - that our athletes are expected to stay oncampus after graduation to play on our teams. The Campus Life Office willarrange housing for athletes during vacation.If you have any questions about our athletics program, our athletics schedule, orthe commitment we require of our students to play on our sports teams, pleasedo not hesitate to call Beth Choiniere, Assistant Headmaster for Campus Life, at802-751-2024.
L i v inga tt h ea c a de m y1313CLUBS AND ACTIVITIESWhat students do, what organizations they join, what activities they participate in, andwhat sports they play determine the overall quality of their Academy experiences. TheCampus Life Program provides many opportunities for students to engage in activitiesduring the school year. Our mission is to create a social and cultural experience on campuswhich will foster student leadership, community involvement, and personal growth. Eachof our programs is intended for active membership and participation, though theseare not required. Academy Theatre Intaglio Society Student Government Band Swim Club The Breathing Room(Mediation/Mindfulness) Intramurals (Boxing,Indoor Soccer, PersonalFitness, Tennis, etc. ) Car Club Knitting Club Yearbook Chess Club Math League Yoga Club Community ServiceResource Club (CSRC) Model United Nations Youth Health Services Dance Club Outing Club Dorm Council Photographic Society Dynamic Youth Mentors Real Time Strategy Environmental Club SJA Quiz Bowl Fashion Club Skills USA Gay/Straight Union Spanish Club Hilltones (Chorus) String Ensemble Hip Hop Club Student Art League National Honor Society Writer’s Block (CreativeWriting)
14st .j o h ns b u r ya c a de m yon-campus TechnologyThe Academy maintains a campus-wide fiber backbone network with a high-speed connection to theInternet. Students have wireless Internet accessacross the entire campus through 80 wirelessaccess points.ACADEMY TECHNOLOGY, PORTAL ANDE-MAIL ACCOUNTSThe Academy Network provides student accessto hundreds of desktop and laptop computers(MAC & PC) residing in classrooms, labs, and thelibrary. All the computers in the library and labsutilize Microsoft Office Suite for PC or MAC. TheAcademy utilizes Google D
St. Johnsbury Academy P.O. Box 906 St. Johnsbury, VT 05819 fOr parcel pOst St. Johnsbury Academy 1000 Main Street St. Johnsbury, VT 05819 Contents Welcome 1 Your Arrival 2 Student checklist 3 Personal items 4 travel and Accomodations 5 immigration information 6 School calendar 7 orientation Schedule 8 vacation Planning 9 living at the Academy .
