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T O S T U D E N T S & P A R E N T S

he purpose of Wolfeboro’s policies and procedures is toassure an environment of respect and responsibility for self, forothers, and for the welfare of the community as a whole.Within such a positive framework the individualized objectivesestablished for each student are best met and the healthy andproductive Wolfeboro Experience best preserved.

Application for admission implies a commitment from bothstudent and parent. Wolfeboro expects the student to arrivewith a thorough understanding of this Handbook’s contentsand a commitment to comply. Parents are also expected to be knowledgeable about Wolfeboro’s policies and proceduresand committed to entering a partnership with the School inendorsing and supporting them.

While this Handbook provides an overview of policies andprocedures, it cannot cover every detail or individual situation.The Head of School will be pleased to respond to any question or concern not addressed within.

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ACADEMICS.................................................................................. ...4

Teaching and Extra Help.....................................................................4Learning and Studying ........................................................................5

Daytime Session.............................................................................5Evening Session...................................................................... .......5

Grades and Reports.............................................................................6Planbooks............................................................................................6Final Examination................................................................................6

ACTIVITIES......................................................................................7

WLM Program.....................................................................................7 (Water, Land and Mountains — required for students 14 and under) MAPS Program...................................................................................8 (Mountains, Arts, Physical Fitness and Safety — required for students ages 15 and 16).....................................................................8SAE Program......................................................................................8 (Seventeen and Eighteen — required for students ages 17 and 18)Intramural Sports (required for all students)........................................9Swimming and Sailing..........................................................................9Lifeguard Training...............................................................................9Tennis....................................................................................... ........10Fall Sports Training...........................................................................10Aerobics............................................................................................10Art.............................................................................................. ......10Weekends.................................................................................. ........11Religious Services..............................................................................11

HEALTH AND SAFETY.............................................................12

Medical Staff and Facilities.................................................................12Student Medications..........................................................................12Student Physical Examination............................................................12Injury, Sickness, Emergency...............................................................13Waterfront Safety...............................................................................13Other Safety Concerns........................................................................13Special Dietary Concerns...................................................................13

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STUDENT EXPECTATIONS...................................................14

Academic Honesty.............................................................................14Orientation.......................................................................................14Attendance and Punctuality...............................................................14Respect, Privacy, and Restrictions......................................................14Appearance.................................................................................... ...15Work Assignments .............................................................................15Tent Inspection.................................................................................15Alcohol and Drugs............................................................................16Tobacco........................................................................................ ....16Respect for Property..........................................................................16Radios and Music Players...................................................................16Automobiles......................................................................................17Off-Campus Expectations..................................................................17Visitors and Weekend Leaves.............................................................17Final Week.........................................................................................17

THE DINING ROOM..................................................................18

SERVICES.........................................................................................19

Student Accounts and Allowances ......................................................19School Store......................................................................................19Security of Valuables..........................................................................19Laundry and Linens...........................................................................19Parent-Student Communications - Telephone....................................20 Fax, Mail, Cell Phones, E-mail and Internet Access............................21Personal Computers...........................................................................21

FOR PARENTS...............................................................................22

Preparing for Wolfeboro....................................................................22Accommodations...............................................................................22Local Car Services.............................................................................22 Directions by Car..............................................................................23

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A C A D E M I C S

olfeboro’s raison d’être is academics. Every effort is made to ascertain each student’s individual academic goals and to design and implement a program to meet those goals. Each student is required tocarry a full academic schedule. The Head of School and Academic Deanare responsible for coordinating each student’s academic program withschools, consultants and parents.

Teaching and Extra Help

Of the teachers’ many responsibilities, none is more important than ensuringthat: (1) each student learns each lesson well each day, (2) each assignmentis completed to the fullest extent of the student’s ability, and (3) eachassignment is completed when due.

Teachers require an immediate response from any student whose work fora given day is incomplete or unsatisfactory. For example, a student with afew math problems incomplete or a composition poorly written is requiredto finish the problems and rewrite the composition during his or her nextunscheduled time segment and return the work immediately to the teacher.

There are many opportunities for students to get extra help. Since classesare small, teachers can have students from other sections in or near theclassroom working on lessons while a different group is being taught.Thus, a student can get extra help by remaining after class or by returningto the classroom during an unscheduled period. The time directly beforeand after meals is also a good time for extra help sessions.

Students are encouraged to seek extra help on their own initiative. Whenthey do not, teachers take the initiative to see a student at the very firstopportunity. Since both teachers and students live on or near the campus,it is always possible for academic work to be completed on a timely basis.Teachers do their part to assure that students achieve this goal, and the students’ complete cooperation is expected in this partnership.

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Learning and Studying

An academic atmosphere is maintained throughout the School during thedaytime academic session and evening study periods.

Daytime SessionThe daytime academic session is from 8:10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. when studentsare in one of four places:

(1) in an assigned class(2) with a teacher getting extra help or working on a lesson(3) working in a Study Hall at the request of a teacher(4) in their tents under residential staff supervision, engaged in

productive activity such as preparing a lesson, reading, resting, or writing a letter.

Evening SessionThe evening study period is from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. with an 8:30 p.m.fifteen-minute break. Based on individual need, students spend the studyperiods in a Study Hall or in their tents under close staff supervision.

Most students are assigned to one of three Study Halls, each of which iswell supervised by a faculty member. Study Hall structure includes the following key points:

(1) Students are expected to arrive promptly and fully prepared to workproductively and independently for the entire period.

(2) Students remain in assigned seats throughout the period.(3) Food and beverages are not allowed.(4) Quiet and sustained student productivity is insured.

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6The structure has proven to be beneficial in many ways. It provides uninter-rupted focus on the task at hand. Requiring students to work independentlyfor at least one hour teaches and fosters good study habits including planningahead, being organized and prepared, and appreciating the wisdom of seekingextra help during the many times it is available.

Evening Study Hall assignments are revised weekly based on the Thursdaygrade reports.

Grades and Reports

Grades and written reports are submitted by teachers and residential staffeach Thursday morning and are distributed to students at 12:30 p.m. thesame day. These weekly reports are not sent home by the School. Students may keep a copy of reports or send a copy home.

Parents receive comprehensive reports from each teacher at the end of thethird full week. Final teacher reports are mailed to parents a few days following the close of school. A comprehensive summary report is sent toparents within the two weeks preceding Labor Day.

Planbooks

During orientation, each student is issued a planbook — a valuable andrequired tool for teaching and learning. Students use the planbook to recordand organize assignments and schedule their study time. Faculty and staffregularly review the planbooks to assist students in using them productivelyand to monitor the students’ study activities and progress.

Final Examinations

Students will have examinations during the final Thursday, Friday andSaturday of the session. Any student departing prior to a scheduled examination will not have the option to take the examination early.

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7he non-academic program is an integral part of The Wolfeboro

Experience and contributes to and supports the educational objectivesestablished for each student. The program is designed to expose studentsto a wide variety of activities, including water and field sports, tennis, basketball, camping, studio art, weight training, weekend trips to movies,mountains, amusement and water parks, and other places of interest.

In addition to required activities delineated in this section, other activitiesmay be required for certain groups, depending on need or interest.

For activity purposes, the age of a student is determined by the student’s ageon July 15th.

Water, Land and Mountain Program (WLM) (Required for all 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 year old students)

A. Required for students 14 and under.B. At the discretion of the School, certain 15-year-old students may have

a WLM requirement as opposed to a MAPS requirement.

The WLM Program is specially designed to provide the youngest studentswith a variety of experiences utilizing the School’s and the surroundingarea’s natural resources. The structured daily sessions focus on teachingskills as well as fostering physical fitness.

WLM participants are organized into five groups, and each group rotatesthrough one week of each of the following activities. (During the sixthweek, the five groups participate in activities together.)

(1) New Hampshire Hiking — daily activities designed to prepare students for local day hikes in the Lakes Region or nearby White Mountains.

(2) Swimming and Water Safety — four one-hour sessions.(3) Sailing and Canoeing — four one-hour sessions.(4) Physical Fitness — a variety of exercise activities. (5) Camp Sports — a variety of group sports.

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8Mountain, Arts, Physical Fitness and Safety Program (MAPS)(Required for all 15 to 16 year old students)

MAPS is required for students 15 and 16. At the discretion of the School,certain 15-year-old students may have a WLM requirement as opposed to a MAPS requirement.

The MAPS Program requires participation in each of the following three activities:

(1) New Hampshire Hiking — daily activities designed to prepare students for local day hikes in the Lakes Region or nearby White Mountains.

(2) Safety/Art — each student selects a two-week, eight-hour course in either:

Standard First Aid with CPR or

Basic Water Rescueor

Studio Art

(3) Sports — each student selects a two-week, eight-hour program of either (a) Fall Sports Training or (b) Sports Option:

(a) Fall Sports Training To prepare for sports such as football,soccer, cross country or field hockey. Activities include weight training, running, flexibility and agility drills.

or(b) Sports Options Select one or two sports from the following list.

If two sports are selected, each will meet for one week. A single sport selection will meet for two weeks. Each sport will include drill and instruction.

Sport Options: Basketball, Softball, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball.Other options may include Aerobics and Jogging.

Students have the option to attend supplementary sessions of art, Fall Sports Training and a variety of sports on a regular basis.Students enrolled in Lifeguard Training are exempt from (2) and (3).

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Seventeen and Eighteen (SAE) (Required for all 17 and 18 year old students)

1. New Hampshire Hiking_ daily activities designed to prepare studentsfor local day hikes in the Lakes Region or nearby White Mountains.2. In addition, Students must_ participate for at least one hour in anactivity of their choice. Most available options are listed in this handbook.

Intramural Sports (Required Attendance for All Students.)

Intramural sports are the core of the School’s Physical Education Program.Students are divided into two leagues-- one league for students approxi-mately 15 and younger; one for 16 and older. Each league consists of sixteams with two coaches per team. Daily activities include volleyball, softball,soccer and basketball; the waterfront and playing fields host a variety ofother intramural team activities. Most games are played between supper and evening study (6:40 p.m. to 7:20 p.m.).

Swimming / Boating

During orientation all students are given a swimming test, and non-swim-mers are assigned to a swimming class. An optional basic sailing test is alsogiven. Students seeking sailing proficiency are given the opportunity forsailing instruction. Both swimming and sailing are included in the WLMProgram for all students 14 and younger. In addition, all students have theopportunity to use canoes and kayaks on a regular basis.

Lifeguard Training (Optional for Older Students.)

A 35-hour Red Cross Lifeguard Training course is offered to students withcompetent swimming skills; the course meets most afternoons. Studentswho successfully complete the course receive Red Cross LifeguardCertification as well as Adult CPR and Standard First Aid certification. This is a fee-based course; related costs are applied to the student’s personalexpense account. By special request, a 15-year-old may be considered forthe course.

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Tennis

Optional tennis instruction is available two hours a week. In addition, courts are available for recreational play during most non-academic times.

Fall Sports Training

A one-hour training program, three or four days per week, is an option forstudents preparing for sports such as football, soccer, cross country or fieldhockey. Activities include weight training, running, flexibility and agility drills.

Aerobics

A one-hour aerobics program, three or four days per week, is an option forany student.

Studio Art

In addition to being an option within the MAPS Program for students age 15 and 16, Studio Art courses to include painting, drawing and sculpture areopen to all students each week.

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11Weekends

Extensive weekend activities begin following the noon meal on Saturdays.While some groups of students are away on overnight camping trips, all others will participate in trips to nearby recreational areas, the seashore,the movies, or other places of interest. Trips often include stops at afavorite restaurant. The cost of most weekend trips is charged to the student’s personal account.

Religious Services

Many religious denominations are represented in the Town of Wolfeboroand the surrounding area. Transportation is provided to students wishingto attend services during the weekend.

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Medical Staff and Facilities

The ratio of students to staff enables Wolfeboro to place top priority onhealth and safety. The School is fortunate to have a large, fully-equippedhospital within two miles of the School. Students are under the directsupervision of a local physician. A registered nurse is on duty at all timesand is available in the Health Center around mealtime to attend to routinemedical concerns.

The nurse arranges for all outside medical care including transportation tothe doctor or hospital. The School’s physician is available to see students inhis office on a daily basis in the early afternoon as well as being on-call forany emergencies.

Student Medications

The Health Center is well stocked with all the usual medications and supplies; parents and students are asked to please leave the “medicine chest”at home. Only prescription medications and the doctor’s written order fortheir dispensing should be brought to the School.

NOTE: The School’s policy strictly prohibits possession of any steroid-type substance to include “protein powders.”

Both parents and physician must complete the required medical formsand return them to the School before the specified June deadline.

Students are responsible for reporting to medical personnel at the designatedtimes for daily medications without prodding by staff. Failure to complywith physician’s directions or abuse of any medication constitutes cause fordismissal.

Student Physical Examination

A physician-signed Physical Examination and Permission to Treat Form must be submitted to the School before Opening Day. These forms arerequired for residency at Wolfeboro. Forms will be mailed in early spring as part of our supplementary information packet and will also be availableon the School’s website at www.wolfeboro.org.

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Injury, Sickness, Emergency

Student orientation includes instructing students on procedures to followin the event of an injury, illness, or emergency. They are instructed toimmediately notify a staff member, not move the student and not attemptany kind of first aid unless there is absolutely no alternative. They are alsoinstructed to not leave the ill or injured student alone until properlytrained medical assistance arrives.

Waterfront Safety

The waterfront is intended for safe recreation. To ensure this, the Schooladheres to judicious safety precautions. Students may swim, boat or goonto the docks only during authorized times and with proper supervision.Swimming times and boating times are clearly announced and posted eachmorning.

Other Safety Concerns

For obvious reason, students may not possess knives of any kind or anyother item that might cause harm or damage. Although aerosols and glasscontainers are not permitted, students may possess shaving gel as well as‘pump spray’ products such as insect repellent.

Special Dietary Concerns

Wolfeboro proudly and firmly adheres to a pleasant, seated, family-styledining room format with a set menu. Accordingly, the school is not prepared to meet special dietary requests, but several healthy food optionsare available at each meal.

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S T U D E N T E X P E C T A T I O N S

nrolling at Wolfeboro implies a sincerity of purpose and a sense ofresponsibility. While an attentive and supportive staff provides every opportunity for a student to succeed, the School is steadfast in holding students accountable. Students must be willing, able, and committed toabide by the School’s policies, not only to assure a positive experience forthemselves, but to assure the welfare of the School as a community.

Respect and responsibility for self, for others, and for the community as awhole are keynotes to Wolfeboro’s philosophy. The School reserves theright to dismiss any student at any time for violation of rules and regulationsor whose behavior has a negative influence on the positive spirit of The Wolfeboro Experience.

Academic Honesty

It is assumed that all students will practice scholastic integrity at all times.Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated.

Orientation

Several orientation sessions are held during the first few days of school.Upon arrival, each student is given a campus map, a student and staff roster,a statement of Dining Room manners, procedures for Study Hall, proceduresfor waiters and waitresses, individual academic schedules, and the StudentHandbook of Policies and Procedures. Parents can be assured that all students will be constantly directed and supervised at all times.

Attendance and Punctuality

All scheduled classes, meals, appointments, and assigned activities are consideredmandatory commitments and are expected to be attended with promptness.

Respect, Privacy, and Restrictions

Students are expected to be fully respectful of faculty, staff, and other students at all times. Respect for self and others includes the absence of bullying, theft, all forms of harassment, to include verbal abuse, inapropriatephysical contact, or improper demonstration of affection or attention as wellas language not deemed to be respectful or in good taste.

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Students are expected to remain on campus at all times except when leavingcampus is scheduled, accompanied by staff, or approved by the School.Girls and boys must respect the absolute privacy of each others residentialareas. No boy may ever enter the girls’ residential area, and no girl may everenter the boys’ residential area. Girls and boys remain on their respectiveresidential campuses between lights out at 10:00 p.m. and 7:05 a.m.

Appearance

Students are expected to maintain a clean and neat appearance. Bizarre,torn, ill-fitting or otherwise inappropriate dress is not permitted. Clothingmust be devoid of offensive language or symbolism. No visible body pierc-ing is permitted with the exception of earrings for females. Facial hair is not permitted. Boys’ hair must be kept well-groomed and above collarlength; girls’ and boys’ hair will be in keeping with traditional styles.Judgments regarding student appearance are made by the Dean ofResidential Life, the Heads of the respective residential campuses and, as appropriate, by medical personnel.

Work Assignments

All students assist in maintaining a neat and clean school by keeping theirown tents and tent areas clean and organized and by spending approxi-mately twenty minutes a day helping with such chores as sweeping classroomsor the Dining Room. Most students are also responsible for a nine-dayassignment waiting on tables in the Dining Room.

Tent Inspection

Students’ tents are expected to be neat at all times. Each student’s tent isinspected on a daily basis before the first academic period and on Sundaysbefore activities. Beds are to be made and clothes and belongings arrangedand stored in an orderly manner. The floor must be swept and the tent area free of litter.

Examination of any tent and personal belongings may be made at any timewhen authorized by the Head of School. A staff member will be authorizedto examine a tent only when reasonable evidence or circumstances suggestsuch a need. Except in special circumstances, the staff member will beaccompanied by at least one of the tent’s occupants.

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Tent Inspection (Continued)

This policy does not preclude examinations by a member of the staff aloneif the situation warrants.

Alcohol and Drugs

Possession, transportation or use of alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs of anykind including prescription medication, or apparatus clearly intended for theuse of drugs will result in immediate dismissal. It is assumed that no studentwill abuse any substance of any kind, including prescription medications.

NOTE: Dismissal may also result from other inappropriate student behavior.

Tobacco

The School does not foster or support any activity which is detrimental tothe health and safety of its students. For this reason, no student is permittedto use tobacco in any form or manner. Parents should not seek admissionfor a student unwilling or unable to comply with this policy.

Respect for Property

Theft of or damage to property of another individual or of the School iscause for serious disciplinary action. The cost of willful damage to Schoolproperty will be charged to a student’s personal account.

The School is not responsible for student’s personal clothing or other possesions. All possessions must be clearly marked with the student’s name.

NOTE: Inappropriate items of any kind confiscated from students will not be returned.

Radios and Music Players

Students may have audio equipment such as ipods for use only in residentialtents and on trips. Use is restricted to appropriate times of the day and atvolumes which will not distract from other students’ wishes to read, study orrelax without disturbance. Please note that the use of headphones is limitedto the student’s residential tent and off-campus trips. Due to risks inherentin an outdoor setting, ie: weather, older or ‘backup’ ipods are recommended.

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17Automobiles

Students are not permitted to have automobiles at the School, nor are students allowed to drive or ride in any vehicle without the express knowledge and consent of the School.

Off-Campus Expectations

All policies regarding student behavior apply to students when they are off-campus on school-sponsored activities and trips or otherwise considered tobe under the egis and responsibility of the School.

Visitors and Weekend Leaves

With prior arrangements by parents, students may travel to and from campuswith an adult member of the family (over the age of 25) after the final classon Saturday and return by 5:30 p.m. on Sunday. Students may not takeanother student for an overnight stay but may do so for a day visit and/ordinner provided the School receives 24 hour advanced approval of the parentsof both the host and guest. For students who reside outside the UnitedStates or whose parents may not be readily available, the Head of Schoolmay act on the parents’ behalf in granting permission for weekend leaves.

NOTE: Weekends 2,3,4 and 5 are designed as “open” weekends for both visitation and overnight purposes. The first and final weekends (1 and 6) are designed as “closed” weekends with regard to both visitorsand permission to leave campus. In addition, a student may not take a weekend on which a mandatory camping trip is scheduled. Students may not have visits from peers at any time.

Parents are welcome to visit at any time. Parents are requested to notify the School prior to visiting so that their visit is not disruptive to normalschool operation or a student’s specific obligations.

Final Week

The School does not permit visitors or student leaves during the final week of school. Visitations and leaves can be a distraction as students prepare forexams and as we all work to solidify The Wolfeboro Experience. We trust that parents will support us in our endeavor to maximize every student’sopportunity to succeed.

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18separate section of this Handbook is devoted to the Dining Room

because it is an important part of Wolfeboro’s total program. Good eatinghabits and a positive experience within the Dining Room are high priorities.Considerable time and energy are expended to make mealtimes a sociallybonding and enjoyable learning experience for everyone. In short, theDining Room sets the tone for The Wolfeboro Experience.

The structure, ambience and emphasis on good manners in the DiningRoom support the educational goals of the overall program. Women areseated upon arrival, and men remain standing until the Head of Schooland Dean of Residential Life are seated. A non-denominational grace issaid and all announcements made before waiters proceed to the kitchen.

Dining Room tables seat eight to ten people. Students are assigned to aspecific table, and seating assignments are changed every nine days to preclude any two students from being seated together more than once.

All students are required to attend all meals. Nearly all students wait ontheir assigned table for one seating period and are trained and supervisedby the Dining Room Manager.

Each table is headed by an experienced member of the staff, and a secondmember of the staff sits at the other end of the table and functions as Assistant Table Head. Staff members’ families are also at the table. The Head of the Table serves the food, directs the waiter, and is responsiblefor attendance, manners, and fostering meaningful conversation.

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Student Accounts and Allowances

An individual account is set up for each student beginning with the depositrequired upon acceptance to cover books, supplies, weekly allowances, incidental expenses and costs of optional weekend trips and/or activities.

A $15.00 allowance is distributed weekly. The student must take the fullamount or none at all — they may not forego one week’s allowance andreceive a double allowance the next week. The School is basically a non-cashcommunity. Parents are asked not to send additional cash to students.Cash is needed only for the soda machine and occasional trips to town.

School Store

The Store is located in the Student Center and carries books, academicsupplies and various sundries in addition to personal items students mayneed on a day-to-day basis. Store purchases are charged to the student’spersonal account.

Security of Valuables

The School is not responsible for student’s personal clothing or other posses-sions. All possessions must be clearly marked with the student’s name.Students are strongly urged to leave valuable items such as jewelry andother cherished possessions at home. Students will be asked to bring passports, plane tickets, money or other valuables to the Johnson Centerimmediately upon arrival. These items are tagged, securely stored, andreturned at the end of session or released during the session as appropriate.*Confiscated items such as aerosol products and glass containers will notbe returned.

Laundry and Linens

Upon arrival, students are issued a laundry bag, two sheets, a pillow case,and one blanket. A student may bring a pillow or purchase a pillow at the School Store. The cost for the laundry and linen service is charged tothe student’s personal account and the accounts are charged for lost items.

Student laundry is picked up and returned weekly. All clothing must beclearly marked.

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Parent-Student Communications

TelephonePublic telephones are provided on the boys’ and girls’ campuses for out-going calls only during designated times. The telephones are intended for students to call parents and family and not for lengthy conversations with peers.

A one-time flat fee is charged to the student expense account for personaltelephone use and covers all student calls for the entire session.

NOTE: Mandatory activities might prohibit a student’s access to a public telephone. Parents are urged to keep conversations brief and to be sensitive to the student’s program obligations.

Students may place a call home via campus telephones as follows:

Monday - Saturday: 2:00 p.m. to5:00p.m.Sunday: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Please be aware that most students are enjoying off-campus activities on Saturdays and Sundays.

Parents cannot reach students via the public telephones as they do not service incoming calls. Parents may phone the School office between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. to leave a message for the student to return the call at an appropriate time. In some instances, students may not be able to return the call until the following day and often not at the specific timerequested by a parent.

NOTE: 1) In the interest of good education, it is the School’s policy not to interrupt a student’s schedule for telephone calls or messages except in dire emergencies.

2) Students will not have access to public telephones during the first week of the session. Daily access to on-campus telephoneswill begin near the end of the first full week of classes.

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FAXA FAX machine is available for use by parents and students for eitherincoming or outgoing messages. Students from overseas find communica-tions by FAX very convenient since messages can be received during thenight and returned the following day without concern for time differences.There is a small charge for outgoing FAX transmissions.

MailMailboxes for student outgoing mail are located in the Dining Rooms.Mail is taken to town each morning, and incoming mail is distributed dailyat “mail call” at 5:15 p.m. Package arrival notices are issued with the mail,and parcels are claimed at the School Store.

Cell Phones, E-mail and Internet AccessStudents are not permitted to have cell phones of any kind to include anydevice which contains telephone capabilities. In addition, students do nothave access to e-mail services or the internet.

A clarification of the School’s policy on students traveling to or from theSchool with cell phones is provided to families via our supplementary information publication. This information is also available in the springthrough our website at www.wolfeboro.org.

Personal ComputersIn general, computers are not permitted. From an academic standpoint, itis the school’s belief that academic progress to include abilities in writtenexpression is maximized over the course of our six and one-half week session without the use or distraction of computer technology.

By special permission, a laptop computer may be permitted for academicpurposes only. Permission to bring and use a laptop must be obtainedfrom the Academic Dean. Any laptop which becomes a distraction to thestudent or other students will be confiscated and returned home.*Unauthorized computers will be shipped home at the family’s expense.

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Preparing for Wolfeboro

In early spring, parents are provided with supplemental information toinclude transportation information, medical forms, “What to Bring” and all other information needed to prepare the student for the session. Thisinformation will also be available for download at www.wolfeboro.org.

Most students traveling by air arrive at Manchester (New Hampshire)Airport or Boston’s Logan Airport on Opening Day and are met by members of the School staff. Chartered buses transport students toWolfeboro. More specific information about travel to and from Wolfeboro is provided at the time of acceptance.

Incidental Travel

Parents are responsible for funding of all incidental travel to and from campus.The school is pleased to provide assistance with travel arrangements ifrequested. Local Car Services are available for airport transportation, as well as travel to other destinations.

Local Car ServicesWinnipesaukee Livery 603/569-3189Feliciano Limousine, LLC 603/332-3641

Accommodations

The Town of Wolfeboro and the Lakes Region of New Hampshire, in general, is a popular summer resort area. Parents planning to visit shouldmake reservations as soon as possible. The following is a partial list of local accommodations. Additional local information is available atwww.wolfeboro.com and www.wolfeborochamber.com.

The Wolfeboro Inn 603/569-3016The Lakeview Inn 603/569-1335The Lake Motel 603/569-1100Piping Rock Motel & Cottages 603/569-1915Bayside Motel (Alton) 603/875-5005B. Mae’s Resort Inn (Gilford) 603/293-7526The Margate Resort (Gilford) 603/524-5210Lake Opechee Inn and Spa (Laconia) 603/524-0111The Inn and Spa at Mills Falls (Meredith) 603/279-7006The Inn at Church Landing (Meredith) 800/622-6455

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23Directions by Car

FROM BOSTON - 2 hours

Interstate 95 North to Portsmouth, NH.Route 16 (Spaulding Turnpike) Northwest to Rochester, NH - take Exit 15.Route 11 to Alton traffic circle at intersection of Route 28.Route 28 North toward Wolfeboro - 9.8 miles.Turn right (135 degrees) onto Pleasant Valley Road and travel about 1/2a mile. Look for a gravel road bearing right into a wooded area. The roadis marked with the School sign.

ORTake Interstate 93 North to Exit 9 - Manchester, NH, Route 28.Route 28 North to Alton traffic circle - continue on Route 28 North toward Wolfeboro - 9.8 miles.Turn right (135 degrees) onto Pleasant Valley Road and travel about 1/2a mile. Look for a gravel road bearing right into a wooded area. The roadis marked with the School sign.

FROM WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY - 6 hours

Interstate 684 North to Brewster, NY.Interstate 84 through Hartford, CT to Massachusetts Turnpike, Route 90.Massachusetts Turnpike to Route 495, Exit 11A.Route 495 North to Route 93, Exit 40.Route 93 North to Exit 9 - Manchester, NH, Route 28.Route 28 North to Alton traffic circle - continue on Route 28 North toward Wolfeboro - 9.8 miles.Turn right (135 degrees) onto Pleasant Valley Road and travel about 1/2a mile. Look for a gravel road bearing right into a wooded area. The roadis marked with the School sign.

F O R P A R E N T S

Wolfeboro

NOTE: GPS and online map programs may not provide accurate localdirections. Drivers are urged to follow the directions written above when approaching the town of Wolfeboro.

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