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General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Mission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2School Motto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2School Philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Vision Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2The Holton-Arms Alma Mater . . . . . . .2The Holton-Arms Crest . . . . . . . . . . . .3Holton’s Second Century Logo . . . . .3A Short History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Board of Trustees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Parents Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Faculty by Department . . . . . . . . . . .10

Honor and Behavior Expectations . . . 12Statement of Respect . . . . . . . . . . . .12Diversity Mission Statement . . . . . .12Academic & Behavioral Expectations .13Bullying and Harassment Policy . . . .14Lower School Honor Code . . . . . . . .14Upper & Middle School Honor Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Major Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

School Policies and Procedures . . . . 18Attendance and School Closures . . .18

Absence & Attendance Procedures . . . . 18

Religious Holiday Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Snow/Inclement Weather . . . . . . . . . . . 19

After School or Weekend Pick-up . . . . . . 19Drug and Alcohol Policies . . . . . . . . .19

Community of Concern . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Alcohol Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Off-Campus Party Policy . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Smoke-Free Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Technology: Purchasing & Support .22Technology: Guidelines and Policies . 23Student Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Learning Needs and Tutoring . . . . . .25

Learning Resource Services . . . . . . . . . . 25

Tutoring Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Fingerprinting Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Transportation and Traffic . . . . . . . . .27Carpool (Traffic) Rules . . . . . . . . . . . .28Sustainability Mission Statement . . 29

Uniforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Uniform Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31-32

Admissions and Enrollment . . . . . . .33Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Strategic Communications . . . . . . .35Strategic Communications Mission .35Internal Communications Plan . . . . .35Schedule for Communications . . . . .35Parents Association Emails . . . . . . . .36Subscribing to School Alerts . . . . . .36Changes to Contact Information . . .36Media Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36Non-School Related Flyer Policy . . .37Communication with Non-Custodial Parents . . . . . . .37Photographic Images and Videos . . .37Photography Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37Use of School Logo . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

After School and Summer Programs . 39Fine and Performing Arts Adjunct Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39After School or Weekend Events Parent Pick-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Special Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Extended Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Fun Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Sports Clinics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Gingerbread Workshop . . . . . . . . . . 40Creative Summer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Parent Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Volunteers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42The Holton Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Major School Events . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Planning an Activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43Parent Support for Athletes . . . . . . 44Gift Giving to Teachers . . . . . . . . . . 44

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General Information

GENERAL INFORMATION

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Holton-Arms School is to cultivate the unique potential of young women through the “education not only of the mind, but of the soul and spirit.”*

SCHOOL MOTTO

Inveniam viam aut faciam • I will find a way or make one.

SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY

Founded in 1901, Holton-Arms is a college-preparatory school for girls grades 3-12 dedicated to the “education not only of the mind, but of the soul and spirit.”

The School provides rigorous and dynamic programs in the traditional academic areas, the fine and performing arts, and athletics. Here, young women of diverse backgrounds can take risks, learn from mistakes, pursue opportunities for leader-ship, and build lifelong friendships. Holton-Arms is a vibrant community that values consistency and order as well as creativity and freedom.

We seek to develop personal integrity and the sense of responsibility that help young women to make wise and ethical choices. We work to build the values of respect, compassion, and service to others, within the School and in local, national, and global communities.

We believe that with intellectual curiosity, self-reliance, tenacity of purpose, and commitment to others, Holton women will make a difference in a complex and changing world.

* Jessie Moon Holton (1866-1951, co-founder)

VISION STATEMENT

Inspiring young women to lead lives of positive influence

THE HOLTON-ARMS ALMA MATER

Far into the distant future, Strong and clear above Shines the star of our dear Holton, Shines the star we love. It is there to aid and guide us As the years pass by, Holding us to all that’s finest, Making standards high.

Hail to thee, our Holton-Arms, Alma Mater dear, You will be our inspiration Through each coming year. Thoughts of you we’ll cherish ever, Be we far or nigh, Weaving in our hearts and lives Blue and White for aye.

Weaving in our hearts and lives Blue and White for aye.

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THE HOLTON-ARMS CREST

From the Script for the Presentation of the School Flag at the Installation of Diana Coulton Beebe as Holton-Arms’ sixth Head of School, September 11, 1992.

At the top of the crest, the lamp symbolizes the light cast by knowledge.

The orb signifies a guild, which from the old meaning of the word is a group that comes together for a pur pose. Thus, the three orbs symbolize the three groups of students at Holton — Upper, Mid dle, and Lower Schools — who come together to learn how to learn, to develop character, and to provide service to community.

The bay leaf symbolizes youth.

The open book symbolizes the teacher’s role in imparting knowledge and the staff ’s role in supporting the educational process.

The banner Inveniam viam aut faciam is the underpinning of the crest. The Latin phrase, the school’s motto, means “I will find a way or make one.”

HOLTON’S SECOND CENTURY LOGO

This design reflects fresh clean lines tying us to our traditions. The bay leaf, a symbol of youth, comes from the original crest created by Mrs. Holton. The logo shows both simplicity and strength, recognizing the pillars upon which we operate – integrity and intellectual curiosity.

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A Short History

Nineteen years before women had the right to vote, an independent school for girls opened its doors in temporary quarters on Hillyer Place in northwest Washington. The year was 1901, and the vision of the founders of the Holton-Arms School, Jessie Moon Holton and Carolyn Hough Arms, began to take shape.

The high academic standards for which Holton-Arms School is renowned today were set during those first years at 2125 S Street. Small classes were maintained to afford a maximum amount of individual attention to each student, and only the most qualified teachers were invited to join a faculty dedicated to the education

of youth – “not just to the education of the mind but of the soul and spirit.” Mrs. Holton’s dream was to create an “open door,” where her students would be inspired to explore new ideas and develop their full potential. She also insisted that they give back to the community.

At the time of Mrs. Holton’s death in 1951, Mildred Brown became President of Holton-Arms and Sallie Lurton, Class of 1923, Headmistress. In 1963 the School moved to the Granger Campus in Bethesda, Maryland. The expanded facilities al-lowed for increased enrollment, and new courses were developed to augment a strong traditional curriculum.

In 1969 Jim Lewis became Headmaster. During his tenure, greater emphasis was placed on advanced academic courses and the improvement of the facilities. Major additions included the Alice S. Marriott Library, a photography lab, an art studio, an art gallery, an infirmary, and the Advancement Center. Once again with new facilities came new programs: Creative Summer, a day camp, and LEEAP, the forerunner to the Holton-Arms Center of the Arts, an after-school program, offering art, music, dance, and drama classes.

Charlie Lord became Headmaster in 1987. Under his leadership, the School expand-ed its sense of diversity and focused on ecological concerns, ethics in the professions, and service to the community. The student activities center, housing expanded dance facilities, a double gymnasium, pool, theater, rehearsal rooms for chorus and orches-tra, and several classrooms, was completed in 1989.

Diana Coulton Beebe became Head of School in September of 1992. During her 15 years of leadership, Holton worked to create equity for its diverse student population, develop a strong sense of community among its constituents, support a variety of

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learning styles, strengthen its athletic programs, enhance the curriculum in the areas of math, science, and technology, and improve faculty salaries. The School celebrated its Centennial in 2001. The Centennial Building Project, providing students with a new science wing, expanded performing arts rehearsal and performance facilities, renovated academic spaces, and a new all-weather track and field, was completed in the 2003-2004 academic year.

Susanna A. Jones became Holton’s Head of School in September 2007. In the first year of her tenure, the School instituted a global edu-cation program to educate Holton students about emerging countries and to prepare them to be 21st cen-tury global citizens by broadening their perspectives. Small groups of rising seniors first traveled to Sen-egal and Costa Rica in the summer of 2009. The program has since expanded in with travels to India, Rwanda, and China as well.

Over the past three years, Holton-Arms’ faculty, staff, trustees, parents and alumnae formed Strategic Planning Committees to answer the question: “How do we best educate our students for the 21st century?” The School explored this question in an environment of unprecedented change in education brought on by several factors including, new brain research on how girls learn and the changing use of technology. The Strategic Planning Committee believes that enhancing Holton-Arms’ competi-tive position as well as safeguarding the School’s financial health depends on imple-menting the best thinking regarding pedagogy and enduring long-term financial sustainability. The Board of Trustees adopted the Strategic Plan in December 2010.

Today, more than 100 years since its founding, Holton-Arms appears to be quite dif-ferent from the school on Hillyer Place, yet in many ways it is the same. The School continues to maintain a high academic standard. It is a place for personal involve-ment, a place where parents support the School by helping out in the library, on field trips, on committees of the Board, and at special functions, and a place where out-standing faculty continue to give maximum attention to individual students. Students and teachers enjoy close relationships, sharing all kinds of learning experiences.

These are the qualities which have made Holton a special place for students to learn, grow, and prepare for the future. The Head of School, the faculty and staff, and the students strive to sustain all that is finest in the Holton tradition – academic excellence, development of character, and responsibility to the community. Holton remains dedicated to the education “not just... of the mind but of the soul and spirit.”

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The Holton-Arms School Board of TrusteesThe Board of Trustees provides the governance structure for the School and acts as a collective body. The Board carries the overall and ultimate trust of the School’s mission, legal responsibilities, and long-term financial health. The Board hires, sup-ports, and evaluates the Head of School. The Head of School is responsible for and oversees the daily operation of the School. The Head of School serves on the Board as an ex officio member. Together as a team, the Board of Trustees and the Head of School work to maintain a vision for the School, consistent with its mission, and to develop and approve long-range and strategic plans.

Mrs. Sharlene Petry Amitay ’85

Mrs. Leslie Armitage P ’17, ’22, ’26

Mr. Alex Barth P ’23, ’25

Mrs. Adrena Ifill Blagburn ’87

Mrs. Carol Calomiris-Edmunds P ’18, ’19

Mr. Tony Capuano P ’19

Mr. Raul Fernandez Jr. P ’21, ’26

Mrs. Sandra Engle Gichner ’84, P ’16, ’18, ’20

Mrs. Julia Grandison Faculty

Mrs. Lisa Hammond ’87 President of the Alumnae Board

Mrs. Anna-Liza Harris P ’14

Mrs. Claudia Mispireta Hinsch ’85, P ’12

Ms. Susanna A. Jones, ex officio Head of School

Ms. Anne Keiser ’87

Dr. Sassan Kimiavi P ’19

Mr. John Klick P ’20, ’23

The Honorable Nicole Y. Lamb-Hale P ’18

Ms. Lori S. Larson P ’13

Mrs. Cathy Butz ’87, P ’18, ’21 President of the Parents Association

Mr. Eric Mockler P ’20

Mr. David Pollin P ’21, ’23

Mrs. Cynthia Stroman P ’14, ’21

Mr. Lewis Weiner P ’19

Officers

Mrs. Martha L. Dippell ’68, P ’05, ’08, ’14 Chair, Board of Trustees

Ms. Mary Wallack P ’07, ’10 President of the Corporation

Ms. Lori S. Larson P '13 Treasurer

Mrs. Eileen Zola Joseph ’65 Secretary

Trustees

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Board of Trustees

Sally Colclough Alexander ’51

Patricia P. Andringa

Nicholas J. Arrindell

Pamela G. Bailey

Diana Coulton Beebe

Lisa Brandt Beek ’76

Joel F. Brenner

Eleanor McConihe Cain ’56

Anne Davis Camalier ’47, ’49C

The late G. Bradford Cook

The late Karl W. Corby III

Amy C. DeLouise ’81

Martha L. Dippell ’68

Melanie G. Dorsey

The late W. Leslie Douglas

Peggy Ann Eacho Fechnay ’67

Gail McGregor Fearing ’62

Bonnie T. Feld

Kimball C. Firestone

Sally Johnson Fogarty ’71

Muffin Crocker Gillam ’60

Sara Fogarty Hayes ’66

William N. Herman

Winton Smoot Holladay ’70

Nathan R. Isikoff

William E. Jackson

David M. Kanter

Thomas E. Korengold

Barbara J. Krumsiek

Richard Landfield

Leslie Lawley

Chris Miller Leahy ’67

Kenneth L. Marks

Richard E. Marriott

Ellen Wills Martin ’56C

Suzanne Frazier Martin ’57

C. Irene McGarry

Leo C. Mullen

The late Gertrude Breckinridge Peyton ’39, ’40C

Mary Jane G. Puckett

Patrick M. Regan

The late Thomas P. Roddy

Kimberly Hoffman Samperton ’73

The late Brereton Sturtevant ’38

The late Mary Elizabeth MacArthur Symington ’31

R. Howard Taylor III

Mary Catherine Jones Thompson ’79

Constance Corby Tompkins ’69

Dorothy Wade

Deborah Camalier Walker ’70

Susanne Cole Wean ’67

John P. Wintrol

Trustee Emeriti

Honorary Trustee

Christine Lallouette Lagarde ’74

Trustee Emeriti

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The Holton-Arms Parents AssociationThe Parents Association supports and enhances the school community through programs and activities involving parents, students, faculty, and staff. It also provides an open, ongoing two-way communication channel between the parents and the administration of the School, which benefits the School as well as the parents.

The Parents Association sponsors a number of activities and encourages parents to become involved in the planning, execution, and enjoyment of each one. The Parents Association assists the Advancement Office with the Spring Gala in March.

The Executive Committee, elected at the Annual Meeting, manages the organization with assistance from two or three Grade Representatives from each grade. The Grade Reps work closely with the Division Director and, particularly in Lower School, classroom teachers to plan grade-related events and assist the students in classroom related activities. Committee chairs are appointed by the President and provide leadership for various events and interest groups throughout the School.

2016-2017 PA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

President Cathy Butz

VP of Committees Carrie Halpert

VP of Grade Reps Cheryl Heller

Secretary Marci Gaines

Treasurer Gazelle Kimiavi

Assistant Treasurer Tracy Abdo Polkowske

US Division Representative Joy Evans

MS Division Representative Liz Muhlbaum

LS Division Representative Elizabeth Brody

Volunteer Coordinator Melissa Kimmel

Nominations Chair, ex officio Patricia DeNovio

Staff Liasons, ex officio Susanna Jones

Danielle Beyda Aronson

Immediate Past President Amy Mehlman

Parents Association Committees

A number of committees support the activities of the School and the Parents Association. These committees depend on volunteers to accomplish their work and welcome your interest. Volunteering at Holton-Arms is an excellent way to get involved and meet new friends. If you would like to know more about the opportunities available, send an email to [email protected] or select “Volunteer” under the Support tab of on the Holton website (www.holton-arms.edu).

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Grade Representatives

Grade Reps are the main point of contact for Parents Association activities. Generally, Middle School has two Grade Reps per class; Lower and Upper Schools have three. The term of a Grade Rep is two years. Terms are staggered so that the term of an experienced Grade Rep overlaps with a new Grade Rep (* denotes second year).

2016-2017 Grade Reps

Grade 3 Rep Marisa Solis-Rosenblum Elizabeth Dirgins

Grade 4 Rep Rachel Ahmed Judith Ross Leigh Holley

Grade 5 Rep Julie Buchanan Mandana Tavakoli Alla Iaquinto

Grade 6 Rep Cal Daggitt Dorine Risser Sharon Bradley

Grade 7 Rep Cheryl Kitt Molly Hemsley Adele Bonnie

Grade 8 Rep Annie Hanson Susan Strawbridge Britt Engen Julie Johnson

Grade 9 Rep Beatriz Tuncer Lydia Arnold Lisa Rymsza

Grade 10 Rep Pam Taylor Cheryl O'Connor Kathryn Zimmerman

Grade 11 Rep Sharon Slotkin Sandra Gichner Karen Hardie

Grade 12 Rep Kathy Mathis Faith Apt Liza Fues

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General Information

Faculty by Department[‡] denotes Department Chair • [§] denotes Lower School Coordinator • [†] denotes Administrative Team

Academic TechnologyMary DobrothAdrienne DobsonLucia Hassell

ArtAmbria Archibald [‡]Monica CampbellKathleen Chaney [§] Ben Ferry Nandini GiridharadasDonna Maclean

College CounselingKatie McEnroeTish Peterson

Dance and DramaJean McDonaldMark RobinsonSarah Roney [‡]Elizabeth Andrews Zitelli

EnglishEllen CaseLydia Fields Julia Grandison [‡]Dena GreeneKathy Gregg Rachel Herlein [†]Cheryl McCullaKarri Hill McFaddenKaren Philipps ’83Melinda SalataMarsha ScherbelMartha Macon Smith ’09Maggie Spak ’98Shay Squeglia

Global EducationMelissa Brown [‡] [†]Dena Greene

History and Social SciencesAnita CarrSteven CuttsAlyce DillonEmily EderyCraig FalkRuth HummelYolanda KeenerChristopher Lynch [†]Cheryl McCullaLaura MonaganLouisa NillJoel Seltzer [‡]Bob Tupper Sherry WellsChristopher Wilson

HealthCarrie BraunKristen EdmaRachel HelmingToni HendersonLori Herringa [‡]Annette Levitine-WoodsideCami RothMaureen Siburt

Learning SpecialistsLaura Scanlon [‡]Kate SmithKate RizziGail Whitley

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LibraryJoy ColbournClaire RossinCarolyn Stenzel [‡]Jillian Van Ells [§]Cynthia Weinberg

Lower SchoolClaire Brown ’98Sandy FowlerLaura MyersSally ParadisEileen SheltonMargo Tintle

MathematicsStephanie AcerraArt DeJohnGail Dufek [§]Mike HannamAlessandra KingHannah Krug Katherine LacoKatie Lavelle Kate MitchellLiz PoppiTim SneathenTucker Sowers Sandi Takis [‡]

MusicCarol BakerJennifer HorneJean McDonaldMary Jane Pagenstecher [†]Rich Tilly

Physical Education and AthleticsCarrie BraunJacquie FernandesWhitney GrosecloseToni HendersonHannah McCloud

Janet McCormick Sarah RoneyCami RothMaureen SiburtNan Byrd Smith Julie Treadwell [†]Graham Westerberg [‡] [§]

Pure and Applied SciencesLinda BailyPatty CarverJen ChenLisa Lamphere Craig ’76Elizabeth Wallman Davis ’90Christy Diefenderfer [†]Xu DuanJaneth EbyCheryl Hansen [‡]John HowardChris LeeLucia PiacenzaTiffany Reddinger

World LanguagesAntonia Angeles Diego Bautista-MeleroCaroline BoscMelissa BrownChus GonzalezCeline Guisset Maria Valeria Hornung IglesiasNing JiangClaudia Chadwick LangbehnAmy LiaoGabrielle LoperfidoRoxana López [‡]Cheryl McCullaMary Quirk

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Honor and Behavior Expectations

HONOR AND BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONSSTATEMENT OF RESPECT

Opening StatementAt Holton-Arms we believe that by demonstrating understanding and acceptance of each person, we enable one another to thrive. Our goal is to create a respectful environment, based on trust, which allows for individuality, support, and security for all members of the community. This Statement of Respect is the first step toward that goal.

Definition of RespectWe define respect as the recognition and consideration of the dignity, worth, rights, and safety of each person, as an individual and as a member of the community. Respect entails acknowledging and seeking to understand different beliefs and values, even if they are not our own.

Guidelines for ConductWe believe that successful learning is a process which depends upon a willingness to take risks, ask difficult questions, and make mistakes. We strive to be a community where individuals are aware of the impact their actions may have on others and where each of us assumes responsibility for acting in a way that helps to create and maintain a respectful community. Such a community should be a place where we interact and engage in conversation openly, explore similarities and differences candidly, and view experiences of conflict as an opportunity to grow.

DIVERSITY MISSION STATEMENT

StatementThe Holton-Arms School, within the context of its educational mission, seeks inclu-sion, equity, and pluralism in its policies, practices, and programs and teaches respect for the rights of all people.

RationaleAn essential part of the Holton-Arms mission is to prepare young women for a changing world, to endow each girl with a profound sense of respect for herself and her community, and to help each girl reach her full potential. In founding this school, Jessie Moon Holton believed that education has the power to liberate the mind and spirit. She was a strong advocate of kindness, understanding, cooperation, and service. At Holton-Arms we understand the importance of education in achieving flexibility of thinking, respect for differences, moral courage, and appreciation for common ground. We also recognize that these educational goals are rarely achieved without occasional conflict; Holton-Arms, therefore, provides a forum for reasoned and honest discussion involving a range of opinions and personal experiences where civility, respect, and depth of understanding may be developed.

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We will work toward the following goals:1. A Board of Trustees which is inclusive in its membership and provides the

leadership necessary for fostering an equitable and just school community.2. A diverse school community that encourages all of its members (students, par-

ents, faculty and staff ) to develop mutual respect, integrity, moral courage, and civility through discourse, teamwork, and a variety of community experiences.

3. A curriculum which is broad and inclusive.4. Increased participation of alumnae of all backgrounds to participate in the life

of the School, to support one another, and to mentor current students.5. Provision of the training and skills necessary to achieve these goals.

ACADEMIC & BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS

The School expects each student to behave in a manner that is consistent with Holton’s school philosophy and Honor Code. Each student should seek to exhibit personal integrity, responsibility to herself and others, and respect for cultural and in-dividual differences. We hope that these principles will guide students in their interac-tions with faculty and peers and help to inform them when faced with moral decisions.

It is the responsibility of each student to behave in such a way that she does not interfere with the normal functioning of classes, the library, or any part of the school program. Each student has an obligation to treat school property with care and to behave so that she does not detract from the purposeful activities of her classmates and teachers. Each student is expected to behave thoughtfully and respectfully in her relationships with her classmates, faculty, and staff. The School reserves the right to suspend or dismiss any student whose behavior is disruptive or inappropriate, whose progress or attendance is unsatisfactory, or whose conduct is in violation of the Honor Code or the rules of the School.

Education is recognized as a cooperative undertaking, a responsibility held joint-ly by the parent(s) or guardian(s) and the School. The parent(s) or guardian(s) agrees along with the student to accept the full share of this responsibility, to maintain the academic standards, and to discharge all obligations as cooperative members of the School community. These obligations include, but are not limited to, participation in school activities, staying informed by reading School communications, and commu-nicating openly, constructively, and in a civil manner with all School personnel. Rules cannot cover all situations, and the absence of a rule does not constitute approval. It is therefore essential that students and their parents understand and support both the letter and the spirit of the rules. While a girl is enrolled at Holton, she is responsible to the School for any conduct that may bring discredit upon the School.

The faculty and the appropriate student leaders will inform the student body of the federal and state laws pertaining to the possession and use of alcohol, drugs, and cigarettes. Within the jurisdiction of the School, any violation of these laws will im-mediately jeopardize the position of the student within the school community.

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BULLYING AND HARASSMENT POLICY

The Holton-Arms School is committed to creating a safe, secure and positive environment. Treating all members of the community with respect and dignity is critical to creating a positive learning experience. Harassment and bullying, whether intentional or unintentional, is conduct and or behavior which annoys, intimidates, frightens, threatens, or belittles another member of the school community. Cyberbul-lying is bullying that takes place using electronic technology including devices and equipment such as cell phones, computers, and tablets as well as communication tools including social media sites, text messages, chat, and websites. Harassment, bul-lying, and cyberbullying are harmful to our community and will not be tolerated. The School prohibits any form of harassment, bullying, and cyberbullying.

Verbal bullying and harassment include but are not limited to spoken, writ-ten, emailed, or online posted communications. Physical bullying and harassment includes but is not limited to stalking, intimidating, physically threatening, or as-saulting another person. Sexual harassment includes but is not limited to unwanted suggestion, touching, spreading sexual rumors, sexual jokes or statements, sexual ad-vances, requests for sexual favors, requesting, sending and/or posting sexual pictures or videos, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.

Any student who believes she is being or has been subject to harassment, bully-ing, or cyberbullying or who is aware of harassment, bullying, or cyberbullying being directed toward another student by a student or an adult is encouraged to report it immediately to the Guidance Counselor, Dean of Students, Division Director, or other trusted adult within the Holton-Arms community. Students found to have en-gaged in bullying, harassment or other offensive behavior will be subject to disciplin-ary action which may include suspension or expulsion.

LOWER SCHOOL HONOR CODE

The Lower School Honor Code, A Holton Girl CARES, was developed by Lower School students to reflect what they felt exemplified Holton girls at their very best. Each letter in CARES represents a different character trait: Character, Awareness, Responsibility, Empathy and Spirit. The concept of caring goes to the very heart of what is expected of all our students: caring about doing their very best work, caring about each other, and caring about our school.

We expect each student to behave in a manner that is consistent with Holton’s Honor Code. Each student should seek to exhibit personal integrity, responsibility to herself and others, and respect for cultural and individual differences. We hope that these principles will guide students in their interactions with faculty and peers and help guide them as they strive to reach their full potential.

UPPER AND MIDDLE SCHOOL HONOR CODE

One of the goals of the Holton-Arms School is to encourage personal integrity. The School stresses the value of personal honor and ethical responsibility and believes that a strong school community is founded on concern for the individual and mutual trust.

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An Honor Code was established by juniors and seniors in 1950, and each Middle and Upper School student is expected to abide by it. In the Middle or Upper School, should a student observe an honor offense (lying, stealing, cheating, plagia-rism), she is obliged to tell the offender to report herself or to report the offender.Students are asked to consider their actions in light of these values.

The four honor offenses are lying, stealing, cheating, and plagiarism.Lying is making a false statement with the intent to deceive.Stealing is taking another person’s property without permission.Cheating is looking at notes, texts, the Internet, or a classmate’s paper during a

quiz, test, exam, or evaluative exercise, regardless of intent.Plagiarism is submitting another’s language, thoughts, or ideas as one’s own,

either intentionally or unintentionally.It is also considered an honor offense to knowingly aid another student to com-

mit one of these acts. For instance, allowing a student to see or use one’s work in order to cheat or plagiarize is an honor offense. Students are responsible for taking reasonable precautions to ensure that their work is not improperly obtained and used by others. It is important that students assume that any work to be graded is to be done independently unless instructed otherwise by the teacher.

Any student who violates the Honor Code may be subject to expulsion, suspen-sion, or other disciplinary action.

MAJOR RULES

School rules at Holton are few. In addition to the Honor Code, the following rules are designed to support the values of respect, courtesy, responsibility, and integrity.

Drugs: Any student found using, sharing, possessing, selling, or under the influ-ence of illegal drugs or prescription drugs for which the student does not have a valid prescription in School, en route to or from School, on a school bus, or at a school function, is subject to immediate expulsion.

No drugs, either patent or prescription, may be used at or brought to School without the knowledge of the School Nurse; medication must be taken through the nurse’s office. In addition, no student may accept any drugs or medication from another student. All prescription medication needed during the school day must be dispensed by the School Nurse.

Alcohol: A student may not be on the campus nor come to any off-campus school function possessing, consuming, or having consumed alcohol.

The School requires any student in violation of the drug or alcohol policy to have a substance abuse evaluation by a School-approved facility. The student and her family must follow the recommendation of the evaluation.

Tobacco: No student may smoke, or use tobacco in any other manner, on campus, at a school function, or on a school bus.

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Invasion of Privacy and Property: No student may invade the privacy of other members of the school community by entering lockers, bookbags, desks, files, or cars without permission of the owner. This rule includes the disturbing, defacing, or “decorating” of any car on campus. The School attempts to foster respect for personal property and the privacy of the individual.

Defacing School Property: No student may abuse or deface school property. This includes making a mess or writing on desks, walls, lockers, or in the din-ing room. Having this rule obviates time-consuming and costly repairs and an unsightly physical plant, both of which are detrimental to the morale of the students and the faculty.

Falsifying the Signing Procedure: No student may sign another student in or out of School or flip another student’s attendance tag. Each student must be responsible for recording her own coming and going. When a student arrives late, she must sign in immediately. When she leaves early, she must sign out at the time of departure. The exact time and destination and the name of the person granting the permission must be recorded on the sign-out sheet to as-sure the best possible school security.

Skipping School: No student may be absent from school (including classes, study hall, assemblies, class meetings, and consortium classes) without the permis-sion of the School.

Swimming Pool/Theater: No student may be in the natatorium/theater without Holton-approved personnel present. This rule is strictly enforced. Unauthor-ized presence in the swimming pool building and failure to comply with swimming pool regulations are major offenses punishable by severe disciplin-ary action.

Technology: All students must abide by the guidelines and rules set forth in the Holton-Arms School Technology Guidelines for Acceptable Use. Access to the School’s computing equipment, facilities, and networks is a privilege, not a right, and places on all students the responsibility to use these resources in an effective, efficient, ethical, and legal manner. Students are prohibited from any activity that impedes the work of others, threatens user privacy, or uses system resources for purposes unrelated to legitimate learning in a school setting.

Any student who violates one of the Major Rules is subject to expulsion, suspen-sion, or other disciplinary action.

Self discipline is an important goal of a Holton education. Students are expected to develop increasing levels of discipline as they progress through the School.

In addition to the Major Rules, please remember the following:• Students who arrive after 10 a.m. may neither participate in nor attend after

school activities.• No gum-chewing on campus at any time.

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• The privilege of parking is limited to juniors and seniors.• Student use of the elevators is restricted to those students who have suffered

an injury or are ill.• Food and drinks may not be taken out of the Dining Room, Middle School

Study Hall, or the Senior Lounge.• The Senior Lounge is a senior privilege.• The kitchen and the woods (including the Amphitheater) are off limits.• Requests to bring guests to School should be made several days in advance.

Unauthorized visitors are not allowed on campus during school hours.• Squirt guns, lighters, matches, televisions, and any other such item that

may impede the learning process or cause distraction to others are not to be brought to school.

• Students are not to light matches or lighters on the school campus.• Students may not walk through school buildings wearing cleats or tap shoes.• Upper School students may not drive to the Lower School between the hours

of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. except to drop-off or pick-up a Lower School student.• Lower School and Middle School students must keep their cell phones turned

off and out of sight during the school day. Upper School students may only use their cell phones during break and at lunch in designated locations.

Other division-specific rules are included in the Student Handbook & Planner for each division.

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School Policies and Procedures

SCHOOL POLICIES AND PROCEDURESAttendance and School ClosuresABSENCE AND ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES So that students and families can make vacation plans, the school calendar is pub-lished in the spring of the preceding academic year and posted online. Extended or special vacations while classes are in session complicate the work of teaching and studying. Assignments for all students are available on the School website so work should not be missed. A student’s progress is seriously impaired by extensive absenc-es. Therefore, the promotion of any student who has had excessive absences is subject to review by the faculty and approval by the director of her division.

Parents are asked to contact the appropriate division office by 8:30 a.m. if their daughter is going to be absent or late in order to save having to verify the absence by phone. Students who arrive after 10 a.m. may neither participate in nor attend after school activities.

When a student’s absence can be anticipated (for example for medical appoint-ments or religious observances) the school should be given advance notice in writing.

Parents are urged to inform the school when they will be away from home and to provide names and telephone numbers of the adults responsible for their daughter(s) during their absence.

Promptness and regular attendance are important to a successful school experi-ence. In extracurricular activities, absence can negatively impact not only the indi-vidual’s experience but also that of the group or team. Any student with excessive absences from extracurricular activities may be suspended from participation for a period of time. Always check the online calendar for the most current information as all dates are subject to change.

RELIGIOUS HOLIDAY POLICYHolton-Arms is a non-sectarian school that celebrates diversity within its communi-ty. The School encourages its members to honor their various religious commitments that may fall on a school day. For that reason, all absences for religious observance are automatically recorded as excused. Holton asks its students to communicate their needs openly and expects its faculty to support those students and their religious beliefs and practices. It is necessary, however, for the safety and well-being of our students, that the school be aware of all student absences. Therefore, the following policy is in effect for religious holidays that occur when school is in session:

Students shall bring a note from home or have a parent email or call their division office prior to the holiday absence so that we do not intrude on religious observation with a phone call regarding the student’s whereabouts. As with any anticipated absence, it is the responsibility of the students to talk with teachers to find out what schoolwork will be missed, and when the work is due after the holiday. Teachers understand that for many holidays it is not appropriate for students to work during the holiday. Accordingly, teachers will not require make-up homework on the day students return, unless a non-holiday weekend precedes or immediately follows the holiday.

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SNOW/INCLEMENT WEATHER

On days where weather may be a factor (school closing, late opening, early clos-ing), updated information is posted on the home page of the Holton website (www.holton-arms.edu) and on the recording at 301.365.5300, #2.

Families are encouraged to sign up for email and/or text message Emergency Alerts through the website. To register: sign in to the community login. Once in the Parent Portal, click on the “My Subscriptions” link in the My Account box; then click on the “Settings” link to the right of “News.” Next to “Emergency Alerts” you may select either email or text-message enabled phone, or both. Confirm the email address and the phone number where the Alerts should be sent, then click on “Update Settings” as the final step. Please contact our Director of Digital Media and Databases, Liz Gouldman at 301.365.6490 with any questions.

AFTER SCHOOL OR WEEKEND EVENTS PARENT PICK-UP

Parents must pick up their daughters at the stipulated time after school events. A school employee must wait after each event until all students are picked up. Extraor-dinary lateness is inconsiderate of the faculty or staff member required to wait.

Drug and Alcohol PoliciesCOMMUNITY OF CONCERN

The Community of Concern is a coalition of Washington-area independent schools that provides a forum to share information, best practices, and concerns about the subjects of underage drinking and substance abuse, and establishes a partnership between the schools, the students, and the parents to address these issues. The heads of school have written a joint position statement adopted by all the schools. For more information on the Community of Concern, visit their website, www.thecommuni-tyofconcern.org.

Statement of the Community of ConcernWe the undersigned heads of the Washington Metropolitan Area Community of Concern schools, stand together in our belief that our students harm themselves, their families, our schools and our communities when they engage in the illegal use of alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs.

We are committed to working together with parents, students and other schools to:• Educate our entire community about current scientific findings—that under-

age drinking, smoking, and drug use can adversely and permanently affect the physical, psychological, and emotional development of adolescents.

• Share in the responsibility of requiring, promoting, and modeling safe, ethical, and legal behavior in regard to alcohol and drug use.

• Provide and support social activities that are alcohol and drug free.• Provide or recommend counseling services wherever needed.

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We expect:• All enrolled families to be knowledgeable about their school’s prevention

policy on alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use as laid out in the school’s hand-book and to support the rules of the school and the laws of the state.

• All parents to honor the school’s substance abuse policy when sponsoring private off-campus parties.

• All schools to inform each other of students who are involved in alcohol, tobacco, or other drug use while visiting another school’s campus or school-sponsored activity.

Member SchoolsThe Academy of the Holy CrossAlexandria Country Day SchoolAlexandria City Public SchoolsArchbishop Carroll High SchoolArchdiocese of Washington

Elementary SchoolsArlington Public SchoolsBishop McNamara High SchoolThe Bullis SchoolCharles E. Smith Jewish Day SchoolConnelly School of the Holy ChildDeMatha Catholic High SchoolElizabeth Seton High SchoolEpiscopal High SchoolFlint Hill SchoolFoxcroft SchoolGeorgetown Day SchoolGeorgetown Preparatory SchoolGeorgetown Visitation Preparatory

SchoolGonzaga College High SchoolThe Heights SchoolHighland SchoolHolton-Arms SchoolLandon SchoolLangley High SchoolThe Langley SchoolThe Madeira School

Maret SchoolMater Dei SchoolMcLean School of MarylandMontgomery County Public SchoolsNational Cathedral SchoolThe Nora SchoolNorwood SchoolNotre Dame AcademyOur Lady of Good Counsel

High SchoolParkmont SchoolThe Potomac SchoolPrince William County Public

SchoolsPulaski County Public SchoolsSandy Spring Friends SchoolSt. Albans SchoolSt. Andrew’s Episcopal SchoolSt. Anselm’s Abbey SchoolSt. John’s College High SchoolSt. John’s Episcopal SchoolSt. Mary’s Ryken High SchoolSt. Stephen’s and St. Agnes SchoolSt. Vincent Pallotti SchoolSidwell Friends SchoolStone Ridge School of the Sacred

HeartThornton Friends School

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Walter Johnson High SchoolWashington Episcopal School

Washington International SchoolWoodberry Forest School

ALCOHOL POLICY

Guidelines for the Responsible Use of Alcohol by Adults at Holton-Arms School and at all of its functions

1. As a general rule, alcohol will not be served at school-sponsored events except under special circumstances by prior approval from the Head of School.

2. No alcohol shall be brought on campus by individuals for any event without advance permission from the Head of School and shall be coordinated only through the caterer or school event office.

3. At any function where alcohol is permitted, only adults of legal age will be permitted to use alcohol.

Off-Campus Party PolicyMaryland law prohibits the consumption of alcoholic beverages by persons under the age of 21 and prohibits the consumption of illegal drugs by all persons, regard-less of age. These laws recognize, among other things, the social and health hazards from substance abuse and the devastation caused by combining drinking and driving. Holton-Arms agrees with the public policies embodied in these laws and unequivo-cally supports them.

Whether it takes place on campus or off, any event called a “Holton party” must be chaperoned by Holton-Arms faculty or staff members. At such parties, all school rules and regulations apply. A student may not be on campus nor come to any off-campus school function possessing, consuming, or having consumed alcohol or illegal drugs. Any student found using, possessing, selling, or under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs in School, en route to or from School, on a school bus, or at a school function, is subject to immediate expulsion.

Holton-Arms will clearly identify all functions that it sponsors. For parties not sponsored by the School: working in cooperation with the Parents Association and grade representatives, the School will encourage parents to communicate with each other about the plans for a party and will cooperate with parent and student leader-ship to promote alcohol- and drug-free parties.

Parents and students need to understand that students represent the school at all times, and any behavior that might bring discredit upon the school can jeopardize a student’s good standing at Holton.

SMOKE-FREE BUILDING

The school building and facilities are smoke-free. This policy applies to all persons on campus, including faculty, staff, visitors, parents, and others.

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Technology: Purchasing and Support

COMPUTER PURCHASES

Holton-Arms has designed its 1:1 computing program to ensure that students have a device that meets their developmental and educational needs. Fifth grade students purchase their own iPad that will be managed by the School. Sixth grade students use school-provided iPads for their academic work and are charged a nominal tech-nology fee. Seventh and eighth grade students purchase their own iPads for school use. Students in grades nine through eleven purchase either an approved Lenovo PC or an approved Apple Macbook Air through the School’s designated vendor, DSR Computers. The Lenovo computers are required to have warranty and accidental breakage protection. The Apple Macbook Airs are required to have AppleCare. While on campus, students in grades seven through eleven may only use their re-quired school computer or iPad and may not bring a non-designated device to school for school use.

For the 2016-2017 school year, the School will again offer a BYOD (bring your own device) program for members of the class of 2017 who are required to bring a laptop device, which may be one of their own choosing.

SUPPORT

The Technology Department provides on-site service and support for all DSR purchased Lenovo computer. If the Department cannot resolve the problem, it will work with off-campus repair providers or direct families to the appropriate resource. For BYOD devices, the Technology Department will not be able to provide hardware support on computers not purchased through the School. Computers will have to be taken to a third party for repair by the student/family and the cost must be covered by the family. Holton will not provide support for maintenance or repairs. The Tech-nology Department will guide students in troubleshooting software issues, but may not be experts on every software students choose to use.

In the event that a student machine is sent out for repairs, the School will make every effort to provide the student with a loaner computer or iPad for that period of time. The IT Help Desk, located Alice S. Marriott Library, is open during the academic year, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and during the summer Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to noon. It also can be reached via telephone at 301-365-6468 or by email at [email protected]. Once a student graduates or leaves Holton, the Help Desk cannot support the student’s computer or iPad.

BACKING UP DATA

Many devices become infected by viruses or have their data corrupted in other ways. In some situations, the data cannot be retrieved. Help Desk technicians will use normal means to try to recover any data on a machine, but they cannot spend more than 30 minutes recovering data on any one machine, in order to be able to help all students, faculty, and staff in need. Therefore, it is every student’s responsibility to

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back up her work daily to minimize the chance of data loss in the event of a virus in-fection or hardware failure. We strongly encourage students to back up personal files to other devices (such as an external hard drive) or to use their Holton-Arms Google Drive account. Students with questions on how to back up their data should check in with the Technology Department for help on learning how to do so.

INTERNET FILTER

Holton-Arms provides content-filtered Internet access to students on campus. While on campus, students should limit Internet browsing to what is required for classes and other school activities. For the class of 2017, unfiltered internet will be provided. This applies to the class of 2017 and for the 2016-2017 school year, as part of our BYOD program.

Technology: Guidelines and Policies for Acceptable Use

GUIDELINES

Students are expected to act responsibly and appropriately when using the Internet. The growing use of the Internet has blurred the lines between personal and school-related conduct. Students should understand that certain expectations for conduct extend into the personal online world of social networking, blogs, and other com-munication tools, especially as regards any mention of the School or members of the school community. Students should at all times respect the privacy of the Holton-Arms community, and not divulge or post online personally identifying information about any member of the school community without permission (including names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, photos, videos, etc.). Students must take proper care in any online interactions and maintain high standards of conduct.

POLICIES

1. Any conduct online that reflects poorly on students or on the School, regard-less of when or where it occurred, may be grounds for disciplinary action.

2. All members of the Holton community need to respect copyright law. This includes not using music or video for which a fee has not been paid and crediting the authors of any material used in student work. Students may not copy software without the license to do so. The school librarians are excellent resources for helping to learn and follow copyright rules.

3. Students may not take pictures, video, or sound recordings of anyone without her or his permission. If photographing a school activity for a student pub-lication, she must obtain prior authorization from the publication’s advisor. Regardless of permission, the recording features of any device may not be used in bathrooms or locker rooms under any circumstances.

4. Any use or posting online of personally identifying information about any members of the school community (including photos, videos, names, ad-dresses, phone numbers, email addresses, or work) without their permission is prohibited.

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5. Students must use school-approved methods (primarily Holton email) when contacting school employees.

6. The School reserves the right to confiscate and examine the contents of any electronic device if an employee has reason to believe that it is being used in violation of school policy. The School also monitors the use of its network and Internet connection, and students should have no expectation of privacy when using Holton technology resources.

7. Students must not deliberately introduce viruses or other malware to Holton systems.

8. Students must not seek to circumvent Holton security systems such as (but not limited to) antivirus software or the web filter.

9. Holton may restrict or terminate student access to its information systems at any time for any reason.

POLICY VIOLATIONS

Any violation of this policy is grounds for Holton-Arms to: (a) Take disciplinary action against the student; (b) Revoke and/or restrict the student’s use of or access to Communication and

Information Systems, including restricting networking privileges, access to the Internet and/or use of email; and/or

(c) Take such other action as Holton determines appropriate in its discretion.

Middle and Upper School students should report any policy violations to the Direc-tor of Library and Information Services, their Division Director, and/or the Head of School. Lower School students report to the Lower School Division Director.

Student HealthThe Infirmary, located near the Advancement Center, is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday during the school year. It is equipped to handle first aid and emergency cases for all students and is supervised by a registered nurse, Lori Herringa at 301.365.6002; Fax 301.365.6050.

The State of Maryland lists vaccines required for school on their website: http://phpa.dhmh.maryland.gov/OIDEOR/IMMUN/Shared%20Documents/Min_Vacc_Req%2016_17_Final%20(2).pdf. A physician’s examination is required for all students annually and must occur within six months prior to the first day of school. Student health forms are due on June 30.

The Infirmary is meant to handle first aid and emergency cases and to provide care for students who become unwell during the course of the school day. It is not the job of the School Nurse to identify illness and/or injury nor to treat students sent to school with illnesses and injuries identified at home. In such cases, the student’s parents will be notified immediately and asked to come to pick up their daughter. In addition, students who are sick may not come to school “just to take a test.” If they are sick, they belong at home until they are ready to return full-time.

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In the event of a hospitalization and/or absence of greater than five days, a phy-sician’s note stating the nature of the illness, current medications, and permission to return to school is required before the student is allowed to return to class.

For the well-being of the entire Holton-Arms community, the parents/guardians of any student diagnosed with a communicable disease (e.g. strep throat, mononucle-osis, etc.) should inform the nurse directly as soon as possible.

If health reasons limit a student’s participation in physical activity on a particular day, she must bring a note from her parents. If she is to miss P.E. for more than a day or two, she must bring a doctor’s note.

Parents are asked to sign a form notifying the Infirmary of their daughter’s special needs (e.g., allergies or drug sensitivities). Emergency telephone numbers must be given for parents in case of emergency. The number of an additional relative or friend who may be contacted if the parents are not available must also be given. Emergency information can be supplied in the Parent Portal, accessed from the Par-ent Portal on the School website.

Prescription medications are given from a pharmacy-labeled container only. The first dose of a prescription medication must be given at home. A physician’s signature is required for permission for the nurse to give over-the-counter drugs. All prescrip-tion medication needed during the school day must be dispensed by the School Nurse. No medications of any kind, including herbal or over-the-counter, may be carried by the student.

Learning Needs and TutoringLEARNING RESOURCE SERVICES

Holton-Arms faculty is committed to serving the needs of every student. The Learn-ing Resource Specialist in each division supports faculty and students in their roles as teachers and learners in Holton’s academic program. Work with students takes place on an individual basis, in small groups organized by need, or in an entire class. The focus is to strengthen skills needed for success in academic work and to provide assistance with areas of difficulty. Learning Resource Specialists also collaborate with faculty to develop and apply instructional strategies that enable each student to experience growth and progress in her academic pursuits. Recognizing that com-munication between school and home is vital to the success of our students, Learn-ing Resource Specialists work closely with students and their families to ensure that information pertinent to our students and their academic needs is available to faculty and administration.

In addition to working with all students and faculty, Learning Resource Spe-cialists support the particular needs of students with documented learning issues. We understand that individuals may have specific weaknesses in attention controls, organizational abilities, or processing which can significantly impact academic per-formance. We strive to work with these students to provide accommodations in both instruction and assessment. Overall, the goal is to promote dialogue about learning and to nurture our students in their growth and development as active, effective, and confident learners.

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For students who have documented learning issues, parents should provide a complete copy of the most current report of psycho-educational testing to be kept by the Learning Resource Specialist as a part of the student’s official file. Recom-mendations in the report form the basis for a plan of support for the student. Those students who may be eligible to receive accommodations as recommended by the diagnostician and approved by the Learning Resource Specialist must have a report on file with the School. Parents can also collaborate with the Learning Resource Specialist to initiate and complete the testing process.

The process for identification of learning issues:• Teachers and parents will consult with the Learning Resource Specialist to

determine a need for diagnostic testing • Learning Resource Specialist will recommend diagnosticians • Learning Resource Specialist will gather information from teachers to be

shared with diagnostician during the assessment process• Parents will give diagnostician waiver to discuss information and results from

testing with Holton’s Learning Specialist• Learning Specialist will summarize the report in an Individual Learning

Profile (ILP)• Parents will provide a copy of the final testing report for the student’s Holton file• Learning Resource Specialist will meet with parents and students to discuss

test results and review ILP• Learning Resource Specialist will provide an ILP to teachers and administrators

Holton faculty see accommodations as playing a role in the student’s growth and development as a learner. With increasing understanding of her needs, she can take responsibility for her own learning as she matures in her independence. Holton-Arms may provide the following accommodations on the basis of diagnostic evalua-tion and recommendations:

• 50% extended time on all tests and assessments in school• Marking answers directly on test paper• Use of a laptop for tests and assessments• Testing in a reduced-distraction space• Preferential seating in class• Enlarged print or test format• Note-taking support

TUTORING POLICY

We encourage students to seek support from teachers and the Learning Specialist in each division to meet any individual needs in course work. However, for some stu-dents, it may be necessary for families to use the support of outside academic coaches or tutors for more specialized work. We ask that families confer with Learning Spe-cialists in making the decision and plans for outside tutoring.

In Lower and Middle Schools, work with tutors must take place outside the scheduled school day. There is no time allotted for students to meet during their daily schedules.

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In Upper School students with ILPs which recommend the support of specialists may meet with tutors or coaches as recommended and coordinated with the Learn-ing Specialist. This takes place during free blocks designated as study times. ONLY Only students with identified learning issues may see tutors on campus during the scheduled school day.

Tutors coming into Upper School to work with students should meet the Learning Specialist to discuss the plan. Also tutors must meet Holton-Arms security requirements. Please see Kevin Wilson to complete these requirements.

Finally, there is no designated space for tutors in the school. Most students meet with their tutors in the Marriott Library. Again, coordinate with the US Learning Specialist to learn about space options.

Fingerprinting PolicyEffective July 1, 2008, the School added several groups to its present practice of fin-gerprinting all School employees. Fingerprints are sent to the FBI (through the Cen-tral Justice Information System) for a national criminal history records check. The Security & Grounds Manager and the Director of Human Resources shall receive the results of the records check and the Human Resources office will then provide a list of approved volunteers and tutors to the Division Directors. Results should be received at the School prior to the start of volunteer service or on-campus tutoring. The following groups will be fingerprinted:

• All volunteer parents or other chaperones who accompany students on day or overnight trips;

• All tutors who work with students on Holton’s campus.

Transportation and TrafficAs part of the continuing focus on transportation issues affecting Holton and the surrounding community, the School has worked to develop plans for alleviating some of the congestion on River Road and on campus. The School continues to conduct traffic studies, monitor traffic concerns, and work to reduce the amount of traffic to and on campus. It is important that Holton reduce the traffic to campus – and we need you to work together with us towards this goal.

Carpooling is the easiest and most cost-effective method to reduce traffic. To locate Holton families living in your area sign in to the community login. Once in the Parent Portal click on the Holton Student Database under the Links box, choose the Directory link, and then the “Nearby Families” tab.

A shuttle service runs between Holton and Landon before and after school for families with students at both schools.

In addition, the School runs a number of bus routes with daily morning and af-ternoon bus service to the School. We are always exploring adding new routes based on the interest of families. Copies of the current schedules and required transporta-tion contract are available on Holton’s Parent Portal. There is an annual fee, based on route, for bus service. For more information, please contact Director of Facilities Mike Joyce at 301.365.6072.

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CARPOOL (TRAFFIC) RULES

Holton asks that parents strictly observe the traffic and parking rules. They are designed to safeguard our students and protect pedestrians, as well as to facilitate traffic flow.

• Please follow the instructions of those directing traffic during peak hours. • Parents may drop off and pick up students at designated locations along out-

side curb lane ONLY. • Drivers may not use cell phones while in carpool line. • Drivers must obey the posted speed limit of 15 mph within school zone.• Pay attention to other vehicles and pedestrians while in carpool lines • Exhibit courtesy during drop-off/pick-up by not blocking other vehicles• Students should exit vehicles in a safe manner with little delay.• Have materials ready for loading/unloading• Drive at a reduced speed while on campus.

With cooperation and courtesy from all, we will get to our destinations safely and set good examples for our students. If there are any traffic complaints or concerns, please contact Kevin Wilson, Security Operations and Lead Investigator, 301.365.6070.

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Sustainability Mission Statement and GoalsGiven our school philosophy, which encourages students to make a difference in a complex and changing world, Holton-Arms supports the core principles of sus-tainable development to meet the challenges of today while preserving the right of future generations to meet theirs. Specifically, we commit ourselves to stewardship of the environment both on our campus and in the larger world. We must encourage such stewardship in all aspects of our school community, making a commitment to conservation, recycling, and education. We must promote wise and ethical use of our resources in all aspects of our school community through our planning, practices, and curriculum, sending out our students as ambassadors of the environment. Ultimately, each of us must take personal responsibility for how we affect the environment around us; and as an educational institution, we must teach ourselves, our students, and our community how to maintain a more sustainable planet.

More specifically, we pledge to promote:• The concept of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle• Expanded recycling programs and use of recycled products• Reduced consumption of energy (particularly fossil fuels), food, paper, and

other resources• Reduced waste in all aspects of school life• Green design in campus construction• Green practices in the maintenance of the building and grounds• High standards for environmental health and safety• The use of green technologies in furtherance of sustainability goals• Education about environmental stewardship/sustainability, including formal

educational offerings• Student leadership in sustainable development• Increased awareness of these issues in the larger community

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Uniforms

UniformsWe have a school uniform in order to minimize economic differences among stu-dents and to focus more on learning and less on material possessions. Parents are expected to support and enforce the uniform. All clothing must be clean, neat, and in good repair, and must fit appropriately.

NOTE: The Holton plaid is identified in Land’s End materials as the “white plaid.” The Holton blazer is only available at Land’s End.

New for Fall 2016! Tommy Hilfiger School Uniforms www.globalschoolwear.com/schools/holton-arms-school Partner School Number (HOLT01)

Flynn & O'Hara Uniforms, Inc., Holton's school code is MD067 or just type in Holton-Arms School.Loehmann's Plaza5210 Randolph RoadRockville, MD 20852

Lands’ Endwww.landsend.comPreferred school number: 900117060Logo description: School Name with HLogo number: 1038357KLogo application fee: $5.50Some items available to try at Lands' End Shop at Sears.

Physical Education UniformsBoth Lower and Middle Schools have uniform requirements for physical education classes. P.E. Uniforms for Grades 3 and 4 consist of the uniform white polo shirt and shorts. The shorts may be ordered through Land's End. P.E. uniforms (shirt and shorts) for Grades 5 and 6 may be ordered through Land's End. Middle School P.E. uniforms are ordered through the Physical Education Department.

Gently-Used UniformsThe Hang-Up, Holton's gently-used uniform boutique, is available through the Ad-vancement Center and open during regular school hours. The Hang-Up is brought to you by the Holton-Arms Alumnae Association, whose mission and focus is to provide continued value to the Holton experience.

Students and families may purchase jumpers, skirts, polos, turtlenecks, gym uniforms, sweatshirts, fleeces, and sweaters, all at a significant discount. Prices for items in the boutique range from $5 to $15. Donations to the Hang-Up can be made at any time to the Advancement Center!

See the next two pages for uniform charts .

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Uniforms

NOTE: The Holton plaid is identified in Land’s End materials as the “white plaid .”

HOLTON-ARMS SCHOOL UNIFORM CHART

Lower & Middle SchoolsLogo always refers to the Holton logo. • All clothing must be clean, neat, in good repair, hemmed, and must fit appropriately. • Jumper hems must touch the top of the knee. • Skirts must measure no more than five inches above the knee, and they should be big enough to be buttoned and zipped closed (no rolling) • All cloth-ing should be labeled with student’s name. • No sweatpants may be worn under the uniform. • Navy bike or gym shorts may be worn under the uniform, but may not be visible below the uniform. • Dress for field trips is at the teacher’s discretion.

LOWER SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL

SHIRTS White or navy short or long sleeved polo shirt White turtleneck

(Shirt tails tucked in)

White or navy short or long sleeved logo polo shirt White logo turtleneck Plain white T-shirt under uniform shirt

JUMPERS/SKIRTS Holton plaid jumper (MUST cover shorts)See above for details regarding proper length .

Holton plaid skirt See above for details regarding proper fit .

PANTS Navy slacks, corduroy or twill Navy slacks, corduroy or twill

SKORTS/SHORTS Navy skort Navy bike or gym shorts (under uniform only)

Navy bike or gym shorts (under uniform only)

SWEATERS/SWEATSHIRTS/JACKETS

Navy, white, or gray Holton sweatshirt with logo Navy cardigan sweater Holton fleece jacket

Navy, white, or gray Holton sweatshirt with logo Navy cardigan or crewneck sweater with logo Holton fleece jacket

SOCKS Navy or white socks (no logo or decoration) Navy or white tights Navy, white, or gray ankle length dance leggings

(no lace trim)Socks must be visible above the ankle

Navy or white socks Navy or white tightsNavy, gray, or white ankle length dance leggings

SHOES Dark leather with sturdy, rubber soles (e .g . Merrells brand or if Sperrys, then 3-holed lace style “Billfish”)

No high heels

JEWELRY/ACCESSORIES

Limited to stud earrings and wristwatch (no rings, necklaces, bracelets, or anklets)

Simple hair accessoriesNo nail polish

No requirement

DRESS FOR FRIDAYS

In uniform Uniform skirts or slacksOut-of-uniform shirts, sweaters or sweatshirts

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Grades 3 and 4 Holton P .E . uniform (uniform white or navy polo shirt and shorts*) and carry-ing bag (issued to students)

Grades 5 and 6 Holton P .E . uniform (grey Holton Athletics T-shirt and shorts*) and carrying bag (issued to students)

Laced, athletic sneakers with non-marking soles (to be left at school)

Navy, white or gray Holton sweatshirt and sweat-pants for cold weather activities

*ordered through Land’s End

Holton P .E . uniform (shirt and shorts)†

Sneakers

†Issued to students first day of school and billed to Holton accounts

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Upper SchoolLogo always refers to the Holton logo. • All clothing must be clean, neat, in good repair, hemmed, and must fit appropriately. • All clothing should be labeled with student’s name. • No sweatpants may be worn under the uniform. • Navy bike or gym shorts may be worn under the uniform. • Dress for field trips is at the teacher’s discretion.

NOTE: The Holton plaid is identified in Land’s End materials as the “white plaid .” The Holton blazer is only available at Land's End .

* Team jackets must be approved by the Director of Athletics and the Upper School Director or the Dean of Students before they can be worn in the school building as part of the uniform.

UPPER SCHOOL

SHIRTS White or navy blue collared shirt with or without Holton logo

NO sleeveless . NO T-shirts . NO words/writing except the officially sanctioned Holton logo

SKIRTS Uniform only . Holton plaid or navy appropriately sized and in good repair

PANTS Navy slacks, chino/twill or corduroy

SHORTS Navy bike or gym shorts (worn under skirt only)

NO sweatpants, team pants, or long underwear

SWEATERS/SWEATSHIRTS/

JACKETS/BLAZERS

Solid white, gray, or navy sweatshirt, with or without Holton logo • NO other words or writing

Solid navy or white sweater

Holton jacket

Navy blazer with Holton crest

TEAM JACKETS Officially approved and sanctioned Holton team jackets only*

Holton-Arms warm-up suit*

SOCKS Navy or white socks

Navy, white, or black tights

Navy, white, gray, or black ankle length tights or leggings (worn under skirt)

SHOES Heels less than 2” only

JEWELRY/ACCESSORIES No requirement

DRESS FOR FRIDAYS Out of uniform

[Any daytime wear appropriate for school]

PHYSICAL EDUCATION Clothing and shoes appropriate to the activity

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Admissions and Enrollment

Admissions and EnrollmentIt is the policy of the Holton-Arms School that our faculty, alumnae, and sibling families be given special importance in the admissions process to promote the continuity of the Holton-Arms tradition. While maintaining standards for academic excellence, it is our policy to ensure that the Admissions profile be balanced with no one element considered at the exclusion of another: that diversity in a class include academic, economic, cultural and racial, and religious differences, and that the whole family contribution be considered as a support to both the candidate and the Holton community. Application for admission should be made as early as possible in the year preceding the expected date of entrance.

New StudentsApplicants who have successfully completed the admissions process will be offered contracts for enrollment in March. A signed contract and a $1,200 deposit will reserve a space for the following year. Contractual obligations become binding on June 1.

Returning StudentsContracts for the next academic year are issued in early February. The original deposit is reapplied. A signed contract should be submitted to the Admissions Office by mid-February or the Director of Enrollment Management should be notified. Signing the contract reserves a space for the next academic year. If a student is not going to be returning, the appropriate Division Director or the Director of Enroll-ment Management should be notified. Contractual obligations become binding on June 1.

Leaves of AbsenceSemester: When a student chooses to enroll in a different program for the se-

mester, written permission must first be obtained from the Division Director. Contractual obligations of the year would still apply. Parents may seek reim-bursement through the Tuition Refund Insurance program; this applies only to students that plan on being away second semester. For the student that will be away first semester, the School will waive 30 percent of the tuition, with the 70 percent balance due in August.

Year: When a student chooses to enroll in another program for the year, written permission must be obtained from the Division Director. A leave of absence fee equal to 10% of the tuition is required to hold a place for the following year. A mid-year report is required to start the re-enrollment process. Assum-ing satisfactory performance, a contract for the next academic year is issued in early-February. Coursework must be completed and a final transcript sent to the division office prior to September matriculation.

Leave for More than One Year: Space cannot be held for more than one year. A student must reapply for admission. Although we make every effort to readmit former students (space permitting) as long as satisfactory performance has been maintained while away, we cannot guarantee re-enrollment.

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WithdrawalWhen a student decides to leave the school or not return the following academicyear after submitting a signed contract, the School must be notified in writingprior to June 1 to rescind that contract. If notification is received after 5 p.m. on May 31, financial obligations for that school year will be the responsibility of the parents. The School will ask that payment in full be made at the time of the rescis-sion of a contract.

The School also reserves the right to withhold contracts or rescind them after they have been issued if, in the School’s judgment, it is in the best interest of either the School or the student for her not to return for the following school year.

FINANCIAL AID

All financial aid awards are based on need as determined by Holton-Arms. Grants are made on an annual basis, and students must maintain a strong academic record and contribute constructively to the school community. Every effort is made to assist financially as many students as possible. Assistance with additional costs such as transportation, textbooks, or extended day is at the same percentage as tuition assistance.

Parents interested in applying for financial assistance should contact the Financial Aid Office at 301.365.6012. Many students at Holton receive some financial aid. Grants vary in amount depending on need.

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Communications

Office of Strategic Communications The Holton-Arms communications team is dedicated to serving the communica-tion needs of all school constituencies – both internally and externally. At Holton, we encourage open dialogue throughout our community in order to foster a healthy environment in which to learn and work. Our expectation is for parents, faculty and staff to take an active role in receiving and disseminating information in a timely manner in order to be actively engaged in the education and lives of our students.

HOLTON-ARMS OFFICE OF STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS MISSION:

• to develop and implement clear, consistent and engaging communications strategies to enhance the Holton Experience for all members of our community.

• to serve as a resource for all constituencies – both internally and externally – to inform and shape public understanding of Holton-Arms, our community members, and our commitment to the mission of the School.

STRATEGIC INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS PLAN

In an effort to consolidate our communications and be socially and fiscally responsi-ble, Holton-Arms does not duplicate communications by printing flyers, newsletters, or various other forms and documents. Also, in an effort to not overwhelm parents with email, we will reduce the number of sporadic emails and adhere to a predictable and consistent schedule of school communications. Therefore, it is important to read school communications in a timely manner to ensure you do not miss anything.

If you are not receiving email messages from Holton, please check your pro-file on the parent portal on our website to be sure your email address is up-to-date. Please contact our Director of Digital Media and Databases, Liz Gouldman at 301.365.6490 if you are having problems receiving Holton emails.

SCHEDULE FOR SCHOOL COMMUNICATIONS

Holton WeeklyOur weekly enewsletter is sent each Friday when school is in session and includes timely notices as well as links to the Head of School’s blog, the week’s latest news postings and upcoming calendar events.

Division eNewsletters• Lower School ePouch is sent on Thursday afternoons every week. • Middle School Medley is sent on the second Tuesday each month.• Upper School News is sent on the first Tuesday each month.

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The SceneThe Scene is a light-hearted, “insider’s look” at how Holton students, teachers, staff and alumnae are “finding their way or making one” inside and outside of the class-room. The blog’s Washington bureau covers all the happenings that make Holton such a unique place. The Scene reporters’ beats include innovations in the classroom, fun field trips, cultural delights and much more! Be sure to stay “in the know” by checking out The Scene! The Scene is a blog and can be found under Community on the “Campus News & Publications” page on the Holton website.

PARENTS ASSOCIATION EMAILS

Parents Association Grade Representatives email invitations and timely information to parents of their respective grades from their personal email accounts. At the start of the year, grade reps will contact parents in their grade to introduce themselves. Please add your grade rep’s email to your contact list to help ensure delivery of their monthly updates.

SUBSCRIBING TO SCHOOL ALERTS

The School’s website allows you to sign up for alerts about the latest campus news, a particular event, or a particular athletic team.

• All parents should subscribe to Emergency Alerts. • To sign up for an alert for a particular event, go to the calendar and click on

the alarm bell next to the event; you will be prompted select email or text-enabled phone (or both).

• To keep track of your daughter’s athletic team, go to the team’s webpage and click on the Alerts icon; you will be able to subscribe to email and/or SMS phone messages to remind you about a game. You may also receive word of cancellations/postponements and scores/results for the team.

CHANGES TO CONTACT INFORMATION

It is essential for the School to maintain an up-to-date listing of email addresses, cell and home phone numbers, and mailing addresses for each parent. It is critical that Holton be able to contact you in emergency situations and with day-to-day updates from the School. Please check the Holton website (www.holton-arms.edu) to make sure your contact information is up to date.

To do this, sign in to the login from the home page. Click on the Holton Student Database link on the right side of the page. On this web page, click the Update My Household profile link to make changes.

MEDIA RELATIONS

All interaction with the media is coordinated through the Office of Strategic Com-munications. Anyone who is contacted by the media should first talk to the Director of Institutional Advancement. Anyone wishing publicity or signage for an activity should also contact the Office of Strategic Communications.

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NON-SCHOOL RELATED FLYER POLICY

Holton is frequently asked to distribute non-school related flyers. In order to ad-equately respond to these requests, the School has instituted the following guidelines:

• Non-school related flyers are not included in our mailings, either in hard-copy or electronically.

• Non-school related flyers can be available for pick-up at the Front Entry and/or the Lower School Office when approved by the School administrator most closely associated with the activity or age range designated in the flyer.

• Community programs that would benefit our students and/or parents can be listed on the parent portal of the website.

• Commercial ventures, i.e. tutoring and test preparation organizations, sports clubs, are not listed on the community resource pages on the website.

• In the same way that we do not allow faculty, staff, trustees, and parents to use our directory information to promote non-school related projects or solicit charitable contributions, members of the school community may not use our email list to promote non-school related or personal opportunities and events.

COMMUNICATION WITH NON-CUSTODIAL PARENTS

In keeping with our commitment to encourage open dialogue with the parents of our students, all communications generated by the School are distributed to the custodial parent and the non-custodial parent. Similarly, both are invited to attend all school functions. However, realizing that there are unique circumstances within each fam-ily’s legal agreement, exceptions may be made to this policy. In this case, a copy of the court order would be requested to determine our course of action.

USE OF PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGES AND VIDEOS

The enrollment contract grants permission to the School for the use, in whole or in part, of photographs, videos, written extractions, and voice, instrumental, or computer-generated recordings of Holton students in School publications, including those on the Internet. The School also has permission to notify local publications of a student’s academic, athletic, and other special achievements.

PHOTOGRAPHY POLICY

Holton provides photographs of many school events through our website with the digital downloads available at no cost. Opportunities also exist for parents to photo-graph their children in the School if abiding the following policy for school photog-raphy. It is the intent of this policy to allow personal family photography where and when possible while respecting the rights of students and ensuring to the best of our ability their protection. The guidelines for photography are intended to balance the significant role of photography (including videos) to record important events in the life of our students while respecting and acknowledging the rights and privacy of others.

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Holton-Arms School cannot be held responsible for materials (photos, video, audio) placed without its knowledge or permission online on personal websites, social media sites (such as YouTube or Facebook) or other external media. We strongly encourage parents to:

1. Take photographs of their own children at awards ceremonies, school con-certs/shows and sporting events while respecting the rights of others who do not wish to be photographed.

2. Ensure that the taking of photographs does not interfere with teaching or the smooth running of any event or ceremony.

3. Respect the privacy of others, and unless specific permission is given, provide no identification (or first names only) of any students included in online post-ing of photos, video or audio.

4. Set security parameters around any online posting, limiting access to only family and friends.

5. Refrain from any video, sound recording or photography of a copyright musi-cal or theatrical performance. This restriction is typically announced as a reminder at the beginning of such performances.

ACCEPTABLE USE OF SCHOOL MARKS (LOGO, CREST, NAME, ETC .)

This policy is designed to assist faculty, staff, parents, and students in using the Holton brand for approved promotional purposes while protecting the School against brand piracy.

The Holton-Arms School marks include, but are not limited to, the School name, logo, crest, Holton H, bay leaf, and motto. If you’d like to use the Holton marks in any way, you must contact Director of Institutional Advancement for ap-proval. Please allow three to five business days for approval. Artwork and a copy of the Holton Graphic Standards will be supplied and Office of Strategic Communications reserves the right for final approval on the use of the School marks.

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After School and Summer Programs


FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS ADJUNCT PROGRAM

The Holton-Arms Fine and Performing Arts Adjunct Program provides extracurric-ular arts education for students and adults in the Holton community and those from the greater Washington metropolitan community. The program consists primarily of music lessons, and unique workshops, master classes, and other opportunities grow-ing out of the School’s rich curricular programs in the Fine and Performing Arts are offered when possible.

The focus of the music lesson program is to provide instructional support for students in the curricular ensemble program, to expand students' musical education beyond the scope of the School's ensemble program (e.g. guitar and piano), and to make the same outstanding instruction available to students outside of the Holton community.

Professional adjunct faculty members offer private and group lessons in vocal and instrumental music including piano, guitar, and harp. The program includes in-formal and formal performance opportunities throughout the year with open studios, studio workshops, and formal recitals.

Information about the Adjunct Program is available through the Fine and Performing Arts Office at 301.365.6098 or [email protected].

To inquire about lesson offerings and fees, to identify a teacher, and to schedule lessons, please submit an Inquiry Form on the webpage. (Programs=>Arts=>Arts Adjunct Program.) After lessons are scheduled, an online Registration Form can be accessed on the webpage. The full Policies & Procedures document is available online for reference.

AFTER SCHOOL OR WEEKEND EVENTS PARENT PICK-UP

Parents must pick up their daughters at the stipulated time after school events. A school employee must wait after each event until all students are picked up. Extraordinary lateness is inconsiderate of the faculty or staff member required to wait.

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Special Programs

EXTENDED DAY AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS

LOWER SCHOOL

Homework Zone: 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Monday – ThursdayThis program, staffed by Holton-Arms Lower School teachers, is provided at no additional charge. Students work on school assignments with support/assistance from their teachers, if needed. There is no Homework Zone on Fridays.Extended Day: 4:30 – 6:00 p.m., Monday – Thursday; 3:30 – 6:00 p.m. FridayThis program is available on a drop-in basis only and is billed to Holton student accounts on an hourly basis. Snack is provided daily. Crafts, cooking, outdoor play and DVD movies (Friday) are some of the activities offered. Special cooking and/or craft projects are offered on Professional Development days (half day early dismissal).MIDDLE SCHOOL

Homework Haven: 4:15 – 6:00 p.m., Monday – FridayMiddle School students remaining on campus after 4:15 are required to report to Homework Haven. This program is available on a drop-in basis only and is billed to Holton student accounts on an hourly basis. Snack is provided daily. Students work on school assignments Monday through Thursday; DVD movies are offered on Fridays. Special cooking and/or craft projects are offered on Professional De-velopment days (half day early dismissal).

LOWER SCHOOL FUN DAYS

Offered on Parent-Teacher Conference Days when Lower School is not in session, Fun Days offer full day programs that may include special baking and/or craft proj-ects, lunch in a Bethesda restaurant, and a movie or activity off campus.

SPORTS CLINICS

Holton offers sports clinics using our campus facilities - in tennis, soccer, lacrosse, and fencing. These programs are designed to support Holton-Arms School and its athletic program.

GINGERBREAD WORKSHOP

A Holton holiday tradition, the Gingerbread Workshop, is a family event offered the first week of December. Parents and children build and decorate a gingerbread house together. Dinner is provided.

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CREATIVE SUMMER

This six-week summer camp for children ages 4 to 13 is open to the community with priority given to Creative Summer families, Holton-Arms families, wait list families, and to families in the 20817 zip code. Creative Summer’s mission is to enable each child to participate in the worlds of dance, drama, music, visual arts, sports, swim-ming, outdoor exploration, academics, computers, and more at a comfort level that will challenge and excite each camper.

Creative Summer offers two programs. The Creative Campers program provides children ages 7 through 13 an opportunity to experience the visual and performing arts, crafts, swimming, and outdoor activities, and helps them discover the satisfac-tion of the creative process. The program consists of five activities daily, selected by the camper, during each of two three-week sessions. The camp creates a comfort-able, creative environment in terms of dress, approach, and structure oriented to each camper’s needs. At the end of each session, Creative Summer celebrates with Carnival, an event that features displays and performances by the campers.

The Creative Kids program, for campers ages 4 to 7 years old, offers many of the same activities as the older campers, but at a level appropriate for the age and ability of these younger campers. Full day programs are offered for all Creative Kids. Camp-ers enjoy a schedule filled with fun classes: computers, cooking, sports and games, science and nature, art, music, creative movement, yoga, tae kwon do, and water play. Swimming and tennis are part of the daily program for Creative 6s and 7s. Creative Kids also welcomes parents to visit with their camper at an Open House in the second week of each session. The Creative 6s and 7s light up the stage with a final performance for parents and guests at Carnival, the last Thursday of each session.

Since Creative Summer is a very popular program, we strongly suggest you respond as soon as registration opens in January of each year.

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Parent Activities

Parent ActivitiesHolton-Arms encourages parents to participate fully in the life of the School. Students like knowing that their parents are interested in their school and that they are willing to invest time in school activities. Parents find that their own lives are enriched by their connection to the School and many stay involved long after their daughters graduate. This section describes some of the parent programs and outlines ways you can be involved.

VOLUNTEERS

Volunteering at Holton-Arms is very simple. A current list of volunteer activities and contacts can be found on the website. Click on the Support section on the home page and select "Volunteer." From there, you can read about various opportunities and select the one that suits your interests. As an alternative, contact Director of Constituent Relations, [email protected], and our Volunteer Coordina-tor will contact you.

Please remember that all parent volunteers or other chaperones who accompany students on day or overnight trips or who, on a foreseeable basis, will work directly with students for day and overnight trips must be fingerprinted. (see Fingerprinting Policy on page 27.)

Parent volunteers contribute to Holton in many ways. The success of events is due in large part to the involvement of parent volunteers. We hope that all parents will come and enjoy these events and that many will want to serve as volunteers. Par-ents who help with these programs find them to be an excellent way to make friends and be part of the School community.

THE HOLTON FUND

The Holton Fund is the keystone of fundraising at Holton-Arms. The School de-pends on ongoing annual contributions to sustain daily activities, to support excellent faculty, and to look toward the future. From lab equipment to computers, financial aid to sports activities, art classes to school plays, the Holton Fund supports pro-grams for every student. Parents are encouraged not only to contribute generously to the Holton Fund to help sustain Holton’s excellence, but also to volunteer in reach-ing out to fellow parents.

MAJOR SCHOOL EVENTS

The Holton community gathers several times each year. The Parents Association sponsors a number of these events, including the Convocation Breakfast, class socials, the State of the School Address and Annual Parent Meeting, and Holton Mosaic.

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Holton MosaicThis annual event celebrates the cultural and ethnic richness of the Holton-Arms community – parents, students, faculty and staff. The event provides opportunities for everyone to share their family heritage with others. Included in the evening are art and cultural displays, craft presentations, performances, instructional activities and, of course, food!

Teacher Appreciation DaysDuring parent conference days in November, the Parents Association hosts a luncheon for faculty and staff. In February, they host “Sweet Treats,” offering home baked treats in a festive holiday atmosphere. June brings a celebration of another suc-cessful year with the traditional Faculty-Staff Brunch, featuring the beloved Omelet Man.

The Holton Online Auction and Premiere PartyThe Online Auction and Premiere Party is Holton’s largest parent-driven fundraiser. This signature fundraising event annually raises more than $300,000 to benefit fi-nancial aid at Holton. The Premiere Party is followed by a week-long online auction. Our online auction will feature many fabulous items including getaways, jewelry, unique experiences, tickets to sporting events, restaurants, and much more.

PLANNING AN ACTIVITY

To balance the educational needs of our students with additional community programming, we ask for the cooperation of our parents when planning events on campus. All parent events at Holton should be scheduled through the Director of Constituent Relations in the Advancement Center (Dani Aronson – 301.365.6033 or [email protected]). Parents also need to consult with their respective Grade Representative and division office to check on availability of date and loca-tion. The full school calendar is available on Holton’s website. Please see page 43 for Holton’s Alcohol Policy for on-campus events.

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PARENT SUPPORT FOR HOLTON ATHLETES

The following principles/guidelines will enable us to work effectively and positively with and for your daughter to make the most of her athletic experience.

1. Be enthusiastic and supportive . Remember that your child is the player who must establish her own goals and make her own progress toward them. The most valuable part of your daughter’s experience will be what she learns about herself while enjoying her sport, interacting with peers and coaches, and encountering success and disappointment. To build a positive self image, your support of her experiences and self-discovery is integral.

2. Let the coach be her coach regardless of how much you know about sports . Your daughter needs you as a parent; she already has a qualified coach. Remember how difficult it is to grow up and how much added pressure there is in a competitive sport. You can help your daughter by offering support as she navigates her way through the academic and athletic demands of Holton-Arms.

3. Build self-esteem . Self-esteem comes not only from succeeding, but also from identifying, accepting, and dealing with limitations as well as strengths. Knowing how to assess strengths and weaknesses empowers your daughter and builds a strong sense of self.

4. Contribute to the positive, trusting relationship between your daughter and her coach . The role of coach is to provide a progressive training situa-tion in which your daughter can develop as an athlete, teammate, and leader. For this to be most effective and meaningful, your daughter must trust and respect her coaches and their efforts. Your encouragement, communication, and support are necessary for such a relationship to develop. Avoid criticism of a coach or player in front of your daughter, as this would serve as an obstacle to her success. If you have a concern, please make an appointment with the Athletic Director and coach to discuss this situation.

5. Demonstrate sportsmanship . At all times treat coaches, officials, opponents, and team members in a sportsmanlike manner. Rule of thumb: Treat each person the way you would want your daughter treated.

GIFT GIVING TO TEACHERS

During the winter holiday season or at the end of the year, students may wish to express good wishes to teachers, administration, and staff members, and the habit of gift-giving can be a lovely family custom. We suggest that the expression of good wishes, thanks, or holiday greetings be entirely voluntary on the part of the student and be restricted to a handwritten note or card, or a contribution in the faculty or staff member’s name to a favorite charity.

Dates are subject to change . Please refer to the Holton’s website calendar for updated dates and information at www .holton-arms .edu .

2016-2017 major datesAUGUST M 22 US Fall Pre-Season Sports Begin T-F 23-26 New Faculty and Staff Week M-F 29-2 All Faculty and Staff WeekSEPTEMBER TH-F 1-2 MS and US Orientation M 5 Labor Day (Campus Closed) T 6 First Day of School, Convocation W 28 2 p .m . Dismissal Professional Work

(US Activities Continue)

OCTOBER M 10 Fall Break (Campus Closed) W 19 2 p .m . Dismissal Professional Work

(US Activities Continue) M 24 MS/US Professional Day (LS in session)

NOVEMBER T 1 All School Late Opening 10:00 a .m . Th-F 10-11 Parent Conferences (No LS Classes/Gr . 7–12 attend) W 16 2 p .m . Dismissal Professional Work

(US Activities Continue) T 22 LS Grandparents and Special Friends Day T 22 LS Dismissal at Noon MS/US Dismissal at 2:30 p .m . W-F 23-25 Thanksgiving Break (Campus Closed)

DECEMBER W 7 2 p .m . Dismissal Professional Work (US Activities Continue)

F 16 LS Dismissal at Noon MS/US Dismissal at 2:30 p .m . Dec 19 - Jan 2 Winter Break JANUARY T 3 Classes Resume M 16 Dr . Martin Luther King, Jr . Day (Campus Closed) F 20 Inauguration Day (Campus Closed) F 27 LS Professional Day (No Classes for LS Students)

FEBRUARY W 1 2 p .m . Dismissal Professional Work (US Activities Continue)

F 17 Professional Day (No Classes for Students) M 20 President’s Day (Campus Closed)

MARCH Th-F 2-3 LS Parent Conferences (No Classes for LS Students) W 15 MS/US Professional Day (LS in session) W 22 Dismissal For Spring Break at 3:30 p .m . 23-3 Spring Break (Offices open March 23 & 24)

APRIL T 4 Classes Resume W 12 2 p .m . Dismissal Professional Work

(US Activities Continue)

MAY W 17 2 p .m . Dismissal Professional Work (US Activities Continue)

F 26 Early Dismissal at Noon M 29 Memorial Day (Campus Closed)

JUNE M 5 MS Early Dismissal at Noon T 6 LS Early Dismissal at 1 p .m . W 7 Class Day for MS and US Th 8 Commencement Number of school days scheduled: 171

Holton-Arms School 2016 – 2017 Rotation Schedule

MonthSeptember

October

November

December

January

February

March

April

May

June

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 5 LABOR DAY 6 A 7 B 8 C 9 D 10 11 12 E 13 F 14 A 15 B 16 Non-letter Day 17 18 19 C 20 D 21 E 22 F 23 A 24 25 26 B 27 C 28 D 29 E 30 F 1 2 3 A 4 B 5 C 6 D 7 E 8 9 10 FALL BREAK 11 F 12 A 13 B 14 C 15 16 17 D 18 E 19 F 20 A 21 B 22 23 24 Professional Day 25 C 26 D 27 E 28 F 29 30 31 A 1 B 2 C 3 D 4 E 5 6 7 F 8 A 9 B 10 PARENT/TEACHER 11CONFERENCES 12 1314 C 15 D 16 E 17 F 18 A 19 20 21 B 22 C 23 NO SCHOOL 24 THANKSGIVING 25 NO SCHOOL 26 27 28 D 29 E 30 F 1 A 2 B 3 4 5 C 6 D 7 E 8 F 9 A 10 11 12 B 13 C 14 D 15 E 16 F 17 18 19 WINTER BREAK 20 > 21 > 22 > 23 > 24 25 26 > 27 > 28 > 29 > 30 > 31 1 2 > 3 A 4 B 5 C 6 D 7 8 9 E 10 F 11 A 12 B 13 C 14 15 16 MLK Jr DAY 17 D 18 E 19 F 20 NO SCHOOL 21 22 23 A 24 B 25 C 26 D 27 E 28 29 30 F 31 A 1 B 2 C 3 D 4 5 6 E 7 F 8 A 9 B 10 C 11 12 13 D 14 E 15 F 16 A 17 Professional Day 18 19 20 PRESIDENT’S DAY 21 B 22 C 23 D 24 E 25 26 27 F 28 A 1 B 2 Non-letter Day 3 C 4 5 6 D 7 E 8 F 9 A 10 B 11 12 13 C 14 D 15 MS/US Prof . Day 16 E 17 F 18 19 20 A 21 B 22 C 23 SPRING BREAK 24 > 25 26 27 > 28 > 29 > 30 > 31 > 1 2 3 > 4 D 5 E 6 F 7 A 8 9 10 B 11 C 12 D 13 E 14 F 15 16 17 A 18 B 19 C 20 D 21 E 22 23 24 F 25 A 26 B 27 C 28 D 29 30 1 E 2 F 3 A 4 B 5 C 6 7 8 D 9 E 10 F 11 A 12 B 13 14 15 C 16 D 17 E 18 F 19 A 20 2122 B 23 C 24 D 25 E 26 F 27 28 29 MEMORIAL DAY 30 A 31 B 1 C 2 D 3 4 5 E 6 F 7 CLASS DAY 8 COMMENCEMENT

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Schedules

Upper School Schedule

Break10:45-11:00

Break10:45-11:00

Break10:45-11:00

Break10:15-10:30

Break10:15-10:30

Break10:15-10:30

Assembly8-8:15

Assembly8-8:15

Assembly8-8:15

Advisory8-8:15

U18:15-9:15

U38:15-9:15

U28:15-9:15

U18:15-9:15

U38:15-9:15

U28:15-9:15

Lunch1:00-1:40

Lunch1:00-1:40

Lunch1:00-1:40

Lunch1:00-1:40

Lunch1:00-1:40

Lunch1:00-1:40

U71:40-3:10

U71:40-2:40

U81:40-3:10

U71:40-2:40

U71:40-2:40

U81:40-2:40

Student/TeacherClubs, Misc.

2:40-3:30

Class Meeting/Long Advisory

2:40-3:30

Student/TeacherClubs, Misc.

2:40-3:30GYTT3:10-3:30

Assembly2:40-3:30

U29:15-10:45

U19:15-10:15

U39:15-10:45

U29:15-10:15

U19:15-10:45

U411:00-12:00

U511:00-12:00

U411:00-12:00

U39:15-10:15

U410:30-12:00

U410:30-11:30

U510:30-11:30

U512:00-1:00

U612:00-1:00

U612:00-1:00

U612:00-1:00

U511:30-1:00

U611:30-1:00

A B C D E FClass Meetings

8-8:15Assembly

8-8:15

GYTT3:10-3:30

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Schedules

Upper School Late Opening Schedule

Upper School 2 p .m . Dismissal Schedule(After school activities and athletics continue at their normal time .)

Break

U110:00-10:50

U310:00-10:50

U210:00-10:50

U110:00-10:50

U310:00-10:50

U210:00-10:45

Lunch1:00-1:30

Lunch1:00-1:30

Lunch12:40-1:10 Lunch

1:00-1:30

U72:20-3:30

U72:20-3:10

U82:20-3:30

U72:20-3:10

U72:20-3:10

U82:00-2:45

Student/TeacherClubs

U210:50-noon

U110:50-11:40 U3

10:50-noon

U210:50-11:40 U1

10:50-noon

U412:10-1:00

U512:10-1:00

U412:10-1:00

U310:45-11:30

U61:30-2:20

U411:50-12:40

U511:40-12:25

U51:30-2:20

U61:30-2:20

U61:30-2:20

U411:50-1:00

U51:10-2:20

U61:00-2:00

A B C D E F

BreakBreak

Break

Break

Break

Lunch12:25-1:00

Class Meetings Student/TeacherClubs

Assembly2:45-3:30

Lunch1:00-1:30

Break 10:15-10:35

U18:15-9:05

U38:15-9:10

U28:15-9:05

U18:15-9:10

U38:15-9:10

U28:15-9:10


12:30-1:05


12:30-1:05Lunch

12:30-1:05Lunch

12:30-1:05

U712:50-2:00

U71:05-2:00

U812:50-2:00

U71:05-2:00

U71:05-2:00

U81:05-2:00

U29:05-10:15

U19:10-10:05

U39:05-10:15

U29:10-10:05

U19:10-10:25

U410:35-11:25

U510:35-11:25

U410:40-11:35

U39:10-10:05

U611:35-12:30

U410:20-11:15

U510:20-11:15

U511:25-12:15

U611:25-12:15 U6

11:35-12:30

U410:20-11:35

U511:15-12:30

U611:15-12:30

A B C D E F

Break 10:15-10:35Break 10:05-10:20 Break 10:05-10:20 Break 10:05-10:20

Break 10:25-10:40

Class Meetings Assembly Assembly Assembly Advisory Assembly

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Schedules

Middle School Schedule

A B C D E F

8:00–8:20 Advisory Assembly 8:00–8:50 Advisory Assembly Assembly M2

8:20–9:10 M1 M1 8:50–9:40 M1 M1 M1 M3

9:10–10:00 M2 M3 9:40–10:30 M2 M2 M2 M4

Break 10:35–11:20 10:00–10:15 Assembly

10:15–11:05 M4 M4 M3 M3 M3

Lunch 11:20–11:55 11:05–11:40 Lunch

11:40–12:30 M5 M5 11:55–12:45 M5 M4 M4 M5

12:30–1:30 M6 M6 12:45–1:45 M6 M6 M6 M6

1:30–2:20 M7 M7 1:45–2:35 M7 M7 M5 M7

2:30–3:30 PE/Sports PE/Sports Student PE/Sports PE/Sports Student Flex Flex (2:35–3:30)

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Schedules

Middle School Late Opening Schedule

A B C D E F10:00-10:40 M1 M1 M2 M1 M1 M1

10:40-11:20 M2 M3 M3 M2 M2 M2

11:20-11:50 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch11:50-12:30 M4 M4 M4 M3 M3 M3

12:30-1:10 M5 M5 M5 M5 M4 M4

1:10-1:50 M6 M6 M6 M6 M6 M6

1:50-2:30 M7 M7 M7 M7 M7 M5

2:30-3:30 PE/Sports PE/Sports Student Flex

PE/Sports PE/Sports Student Flex

Middle School 2 p .m . Dismissal Schedule

A B C D E F8:00-8:15 Advisory Assembly Assembly Advisory Assembly Assembly8:15-9:05 M1 M1 M2 M1 M1 M1

9:05-9:55 M2 M3 M3 M2 M2 M2

9:55-10:45 M4 M4 M4 M3 M3 M3

10:45-11:20 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch11:20-12:10 M5 M5 M5 M5 M4 M4

12:10-1:10 M6 M6 M6 M6 M6 M6

1:10-2:00 M7 M7 M7 M7 M7 M5