Hello and welcome to Andover! Contents · Hello and welcome to Andover! We hope you are ready and...

I. Campus Map 2-4 II. Important Phone Numbers 5 III. Campus Services 6-9

IV. Adjusting to Andover 10-16

V. Dorm Life 17-19

VI. Classroom Attitude 20-22

VII. Student Life 23-28

VIII. PA Jargon 29-35

IX. Appendix:BuildingsandOffices 36-42

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ContentsHello and welcome to Andover!

We hope you are ready and excited to be starting your Andover experience!Your first fewdays on campuswill be spentwith us– International Club (aka iClub) – and your World Partners for In-ternational Orientation, during which you will meet amazing people from all over the world. We know that adjusting to Andover takes some time no matter where you are from, and we are here to help guideyou throughyourfirstdaysatPAand remainmentorsandfriends throughout the year.

We’veputtogetherthisWelcomeBookforyou,filledwithtonsof really useful information that will hopefully help your adjustment be as easy and smooth as possible. We’ve included phone numbers, campus services and a map, some pro-tips, and even a “PA Jargon” section. Read and reference it at your convenience, but remember, you can always ask us any questions at any time.

There is a huge range of emotions that come along with leaving your friends, family, and home to come to a school in a country that is not your own. Excitement, nerves, anxiety – we get it. We were allnewstudentsonceandknowthatitsometimescanbedifficult,so please don’t hesitate to talk to us about anything – any time, any-where. We are looking forward to helping give your Andover experi-ence an amazing start!

Welcome to the Big Blue family!

Love,

Your 2014-2015 iClub Board

Adrienne Allen ’16, Emma Kukielski ’15, Jennifer Kim ’16, Marcello Rossi ’16, Naomi Markman ’15, Paul Kinard ’15, Rhaime Kim ’15, Sewon Park ’17, Tucker Drew ‘17

Campus Map

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Campus Map

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Important Phone Numbers

Important Phone Numbers on Campus

Please keep track of these phone numbers - you’ll never know when you’ll need them!

In an Emergency: 911

PAPS: 978-749-4444 or x4444 from a campus phone

Isham Health Center: 978-749-4455 or x4455 from a campus

phone

Note: All faculty and office phone numbers start with 978-749-XXXX. All dorm room phones start with 978-623-XXXX. (XXXX is the extension num-ber. If you are calling from a campus phone to another, you only need to dial the extension number). Dorm room phones can only call numbers in the Andover area (i.e with area code 978), but can receive calls from any location.

Office of Physical Plant: 978-749-4320 or x4320

Mrs. Torabi (Int. Student Coordinator): 978-749-4254 or x4254

Cluster Deans:

Abbot (Mrs. Elliott): 978-749-4557 or x4557

Flagstaff (Mr. Hession): 978-749-4555 or x4555

Pine Knoll (Mr. Mundra): 978-749-4805 or x4551

West Quad North (Mr. Tipton): 978-749-4554 or x4554

West Quad South (Ms. Dolan): 978-749-4552 or x4090

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Campus Map

Campus Map Key1 Abbot Hall, 6B2 Adams Hall [WQS], 6I3 Addison Gallery of American Art, 3E4 AdmissionOffice[Shuman Admission Center], 4H5 Alumni House [ABB], 6C6 American House [ABB], 5C8 Andover Cottage [WQN], 7G9 Andover Inn, 3D13 Bancroft Hall [WQN], 6G19 Bartlet Hall [FLG] 3G20 Benner House [Art], 2H21 Bertha Bailey House [ABB], 6C22 Bishop Hall [WQN], 5H23 Blanchard House [WQS], 6J24 Borden, Memorial and Abbot Gymnasiums, 4J25 BulfinchHall[English],3I26 Burtt House [FLG], 1H27 Carriage House [ABB], 7D28 Carter House [ABB], 5C29 Case Memorial Cage, 3K36 Churchill House, 5G37 Clement House [ABB], 6C38 Cochran Chapel, 4D42 Cooley House, 4J47 Day Hall [FLG], 3G48 Double Brick House [ABB], 5E49 Draper Cottage [ABB], 6D50 Draper Hall, 7B53 Eaton Cottage [WQN], 7G57 Elson Art Center, 3E60 Flagg House [ABB], 6B62 Foxcroft Hall [FLG], 3F64 French House [ABB], 4D66 Fuess House [PKN], 1D69 George Washington Hal, 3E72 Graham House [Psychology], 4D73 Graves Hall [Music], 6D78 Gelb Science Center [Science], 2G83 Hearsey House [FLG], 1I90 Isham Dormitory [WQN], 7H99 Isham Health Centre, 7H101 Johnson Hall [WQS], 6I

111 McKeen Hall, 7A112 Memorial Bell Tower, 5H113 Morse Hall [Mathematics], 2G114 Morton House [ABB], 6B115 Nathan Hale House [PKN], 1C116 Newman House [FLG], 5I117 Newton-Hinman House, 2H119 Oliver Wendell Holmes Library, 3G121 Paresky Commons [Dining Hall], 3H123 Park House, 5E124 Paul Revere Hall [FLG], 2G125 Peabody Museum of Archaeology, 5E126 Pearson Hall [Classics], 3G127 Pease House [WQN], 5G128 Pemberton Cottage [WQN], 7G129 Phelps House, 5F133 Phillips Hall, 6D136 Power Plant, 6D137 Rockwell House North [WQN] and South [WQS], 6H143 Samaritan House [ABB], 6D144 Samuel Phillips Hall [History and World Language], 2F145 Smith Center, 3K146 Smith House [FLG], 1H150 Stearns House [ABB], 3D151 Stevens House [PKN], 1E152 Stimson House [PKN], 1E160 Stowe House [ABB], 4D161 Stuart (Elbridge) House [PKN], 1F162 Stuart (Moses) House, 5I165 Taylor Hall [WQS], 6I166 Thompson House [WQS], 7J168 Tucker House [WQS], 6J170 Whitney House [ABB], 4C

Dorm Cluster Acronyms

ABB...............................................AbbotFLG...........................................FlagstaffPKN.......................................Pine KnollWQN.........................West Quad NorthWQS...........................West Quad South

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Card and there is a binder at the mailroom window listing students’ mailboxnumbersif youhaveforgotten(moststudentsfinditusefultostore their mailbox number and combo in their cell phones).

If you receive a package, the mailroom will notify you via email and you must then stop by the mailroom window with your BlueCard to pick up your package(s). You can also send mail through FedEx, UPS or regular mail service both domestically and internationally at the mailroom. If you need quarters for laundry, you can exchange $10 or $20 for rolls of quarters here. There is also a Bank of America ATM machine next to the mailroom window.

Isham Health Center Isham Health Center is the medical center on cam-pus and is essentially a more complex and extensive versionof aschool’s“Nurse’sOffice.”Youcanstayovernight if you need. The nurses generally advise students who feel sick to visit Isham between class-

es or during free periods, but if you don’t feel well enough to go to class, go to Isham and you may be excused from class. Nurses cannot excuse you from any classes in which you have any major assignments (i.e tests, quizes, or papers due), so you will need to obtain your teach-er’s permission and let a nurse know that you are excused from that assignment if you go to Isham.

Graham House See a counselor at Graham House if you would like to talk to someone about something that has been bothering or troubling you. They will help you with any problems you may have or just listen to you. Coun-selors at Graham House do not automatically contact parents about students’ visits and “are bound both ethically and legally to maintain theconfidentialityof studentsseeninacounselingrelationship,”ac-cording to the Andover website. You can schedule an appointment with the Graham House secretary (978-749-4360 or x4360) or just drop by during the center’s hours (8am-5pm Monday-Friday).

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Campus Services

Services on Campus

Phillips Academy Public Safety (PAPS)PAPS is essentially Andover’s safety patrol. You will frequently see PAPSofficersinvansthathavetheschoolsealand/or“PublicSafety”printed on them driving around campus or walking through dorms at night, keeping an eye out for any suspicious activity. The PAPS Build-ing is located near Graves Hall (music building) and is right beside Double Brick (Junior girls dorm).

If you are locked out of your dorm and simply cannot get inside, you can call PAPS to let you in (they have your dorm keys AND your room keys). If you are sick and you need to get to Isham, you can call PAPS and have them drive you over. Similarly, if it’s late and dark, or if you areoncampus/intownandfeelunsafeorthreatenedinanyway,youcan call PAPS to have them pick you up. While PAPS is here to keep you safe, please remember that they are not a taxi service (and they don’t like being treated like one either). If you see any suspicious activ-ity on campus, be sure to call PAPS and report the incident.

Office of Physical Plant (OPP)OPP manages certain services on campus, including heating and dorm-regulation. Contact them if you have any servicing needs, such as heating issues or broken furniture. Please note that OPP will charge youforanydamagedonetoyourroom.Youcanalsovisittheiroffice,located in Draper Hall of Abbot Campus, if you need to replace your keys. Replacing one key costs $40.

Central Services (mailroom) Central Services, more commonly known as the mailroom, is located in the basement of GW. All students are assigned a mailbox, which comes with a mailbox number and combination that you will receive at registration. Your combina-tion is also printed on the back of your Blue-

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Also, the Language Learning Center in Samuel Phillips Hall has com-puters that are primarily used for foreign-language classes. If you don’t have your own printer, don’t worry as all of these computer centers

have free black and white printing.

Blue CardYour BlueCard serves as an ID card, library card and debit card (if money has been de-

posited into your online BlueCard account) that you can use on cam-pus(ArtStore,AthleticOfficeandStockroom,theDen,PACC,Stu-dentActivitiesOffice,Isham,IceRinks,andvendingmachines)andatselect locations off campus (Andover Bookstore, CVS, Bruegger’s Ba-gels, King’s Subs, My Brother’s Pizza, Papa Gino’s and Subway). You should always carry your BlueCard with you. Some school-sponsored social events (dances, etc.) on campus will require you to present your BlueCard to enter. If you lose your BlueCard or the login information to youronline account, stopby theBlueCardOffice located in theDeanof StudentsOfficeinGWtoreplaceyourcard.

The Andover InstituteA new program on campus, the Andover In-stitue is built on the notion of learning by do-ing. It strives to be a hub for experimentation, creative problem-solving, and entrepreneurial efforts, a lab-type environment to foster in person conversation and exchange, a place for collaborative brainstorming, creation, and evaluation, a forum through which to feature and amplify innovative and experimental approaches around campus, find connections between existing efforts andnewideas, and engage our immediate community and extended network in our work, and an engine and supportive infrastructure for community members who wish to explore, advance, and integrate new projects and innovative ideas. Projects will occur within the themes of Learn-ing in the World, Connected Learning, and Innovations in Outreach.

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Religious Services Phillips Academy has an interfaith ministry. Our interfaith ministry responds to the many and varied spiritual needs of the Andover com-munity. The Chaplaincy, led by the Director of Spiritual and Religious Life, contains representatives from the Jewish, Protestant and Roman Catholic traditions. Based in Cochran Chapel, the ministry organizes services and programming for major religious holidays such as Rama-dan, Yom Kippur, Divali and Easter as well as secular holidays such as Martin Luther King Day.

Community and Multicultural Development Office (CAMD) The CAMD Office is the home of iClub and othermulticultural/diversityclubsoncampus,includingGSA(Gay-Straight Alliance) and Asian Society. The advisors and faculty in CAMD are all very friendly and love to talk to students, so visit them if youhaveanyquestions.Ms.Torabi’sofficeislocatedthere.CAMDalso contains a library with resources regarding community and cul-tural topics.

Laundry Services There are coin-operated washing machines and dryers in just about every dorm ($1.25 each for washing and drying). A few small dorms do not have their own laundry facilities, but there are arrangements for students to use facilities at nearby, larger dorms. You can also sign up

for the E&R laundry service during or prior to orientation, which costs anywhere from $135-$940, depending on the services you’d like. They pick up laundry on Mondays and deliver it back to your dorm on Thursdays.

Computer FacilitiesWhile most students bring their own laptops to school, Andover does have many extensive computer facilities that students can use. The Polk-Lillard Audio Visual Center, located in Elson Art Center, has manyMacsspecificallydesignedforartandothergraphicsprojects.

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Adjusting to Andover

Weather

For many non-local boarders, New England weather can take some gettingusedto.Fallcangetchillyveryquickly,withsnowfirstappear-ing in late October or November and continuing through March, or even the beginning of April. Prepare yourself for the cold and windy wintermonthsbyhavingat leastonethickwinter jacket/coat,snowboots, scarves, hats, gloves and thick socks. You may see some students walking around in shorts in 50-degree (10ºC) weather, but this isn’t recommended! Andover winters can sometimes make everything feel dull and dreary, especially with the days getting dark very early (around 5pm), so don’t forget a cup of hot chocolate to warm your hands and your spirit. The winter months are also very dry so remember to stay hydrated. Because Andover is a boarding school, with most students and faculty living on campus, there are rarely snow days. Be prepared to trek to class in any weather!

It does warm up in the spring and some students like to bring fans to campus for their dorm rooms. Others get by with opening their win-dows, as evening breezes are fairly cool, but bringing a fan is entirely your choice. There can be heavy rain practically anytime, so be sure to have a good rain jacket, rain boots and umbrella at hand. Tempera-tures usually range anywhere from low 30s (slightly below 0ºC) to high 80s (above 30ºC), but be ready for anything–New England weather is known to be unpredictable. As they often say here: “If you don’t like theweather,waitfiveminutes.”



Andover can be educational, challenging, sometimes frustrating, but definitelyexciting.IttakesmostnewstudentssometimetoadjusttoAndover and the experiences and challenges the school has to offer. What’s important to realize is that everyone on campus is looking to help you settle in. If you ever feel confused or homesick, remember that there are probably many other students who are having similar feelings. In this section, we’ll be going over a few issues you may face, particularly as an international student.

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Culture ShoCk

Living and studying in the United States is probably an entirely new experience for many of you. From the food to the weather, you might realize that things are quite different from home. The diversity of the student body, which hails not only from a variety of countries, but also all corners of the United States, brings much to the table. It doesn’t take long to realize that this single high school in New England is teeming with different cultures.

Youmightfindyourself inwhatisknownas“cultureshock”–astatein which you feel that what is considered “normal” or “acceptable” at Andover is different than back home, but honestly, it’s okay! Andover celebrates diversity, and the process of overcoming culture shock is definitely part of theAndover experience. Always remember to beopen to other cultures and that you are welcome to share your own culture. You do not and should not need to immediately try to change your values in an attempt to become more “American,” whatever that might mean. Be yourself! Moreover, instead of rejecting something that wouldn’t be considered “normal” for your culture, approach it with an open mind and try to understand it. As time goes on, what initially shocked you could even one day become a part of you or, at the very least, something that you understand.

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“I know we’re on planet earth but what planet are you on?”


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homeSiCkneSS

Feeling homesick is the most common and normal part of every new student’s adjustment to Andover. For many of you, this is probably the firsttimeyou’velivedawayfromhomeforsuchanextendedperiodof time. It does take some time for homesickness to pass, but if you try to get involved with the community, it will pass by faster. Although it may seemeasieratfirst,trynottokeepyourfeelingstoyourself,butrathertalk to people! Talk to other students who may have come from your corner of the world, talk to adults who have once come to America from different countries, talk to anyone whom you feel comfortable talking to and share how you feel.

Immersing yourself within the community and surrounding yourself with people (whom you one day may call your clos-est friends!) is the first step inmaking Andover truly feel like a second home–a “home away from home.” That is not to say that you won’t still get homesick from time to time or miss your parents or your friends from back home, but soon, you will start to focus so much on things in Andover and it won’t seem like such a big deal.

Support SyStemS

Our previous Head of School, Barbara Landis Chase, loved to share with us this one quote by Henry James: “Three things in human life areimportant:thefirstistobekind;thesecondistobekind;andthethird is to be kind.” Within the Andover community, kindness and “niceness” are valued to the utmost degree. As a result, you should al-ways know that you are never truly “alone” at Andover–there are many people around you who would be willing to lend a hand or an ear in a heartbeat. As mentioned before, reach out and make sincere friend-shipsandfindafacultymember(ormembers!)oncampuswhomyoufeelyoucanconnectwith.TherearealsoyourProctors/Prefects,yourHouse Counselors, and your Cluster Dean.

There is also Graham House, the school’s counseling center. Some of you may associate something negative with going to a counseling center for help, but know that the counselors at Graham House are patient and caring, not only as psychologists but also as people. They’ll listen to you. Graham House is equipped to help you with problems, whether big or small. Know that they’re always an available, profes-sional, and welcoming resource. The Graham House counselors do not automatically contact parents about students’ visits and “are bound bothethicallyand legally tomaintain theconfidentialityof studentsseen in a counseling relationship,” according to the Andover website.

Also never forget about or underestimate the power of a phone call home or a chat with old friends–your parents and close friends from home make up a support system outside the Andover “bubble,” which all the more helps them to help you keep things in perspective. Your timeatAndoverwilldefinitelygetstressfulattimes,andthesesupportsystems will prove invaluable. These are the people who will help you up when you feel down, so trust these people and remember they will be there for you.


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SoCializing

On a related note to “culture shock,” the people you meet at Ando-ver may have different ways of interacting compared to what you’re used to.Although itmaybeeasieratfirst tostickwithpeopleof asimilar background as you, don’t let differences stop you from trying to interact with different people. Be yourself, have fun, but always re-member to be respectful of other’s differences and to be attentive and understanding.Youwillalsofindthatbuildingacommunityof friendsaround you is a big step in getting over homesickness.

Some new students may believe that schoolwork is a priority over so-cializing and hanging out with friends, but you’ll soon see that at An-dover the two often go hand-in-hand. Spending time with friends will help you relieve your stress on those days when you feel you’re strug-gling with work. Of course, try not to let your friends totally distract you from working, but know that working with friends and helping one another out is very common at Andover.

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Dorm Life

Dorm Life

Formanyof you,thismaybeyourfirsttimelivingawayfromhome,but your dorm will quickly become a home away from home, both a fun and supportive place to live. There are 42 dorms on campus. All dorms are locked and can be accessed only by residents of the dorms. (Each boarding student has a dorm key in addition to a room key.)

roommateS

Some of you may have roommates–consider your roommate a con-stantcompanion!Yourroommatewillbeoneof thefirstpeopleyouget to know well on campus and most roommate pairs end up becom-ing close friends. Andover pairs up roommates well, so your experi-ence should be a fun and pleasant one. However, don’t sweat it if youandyourroommatedon’tgetalong.Aslongasyoufindwaystocoexist,youwillbefine.Youwillbelivingwithanotherpersoninanoftentimes small space, so make sure you are clear in setting rules and boundaries. These include bedtimes, playing music, cleaning, etc. This is especially important with international students, as some of you may havedifferenthabitsandcustomsthatotherstudentsatfirstmaynotknow of or understand. Being accommodating and kind to each other will ensure that you and your roommate’s living situation is comfort-able.Remember,if youeverrunintoanyissues,yourProctor/Prefectand your House Counselors are always happy to help.

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DrugS anD alCohol

The following section is probably the most serious part of the book, so please bear with us. At Andover there is a strict no-alcohol and drugs policy. Don’t drink or do drugs while on campus or off campus, and keep in mind that you can still get in trouble for drinking or do-ing drugs during breaks when school is not in session, regardless of the laws of your home country. The consequences of using drugs or consuming alcohol are really severe. Taking a sip of alcohol or trying drugs is not worth losing the opportunity to study here, especially after all you have done to get here. Don’t let one bad decision ruin this great opportunity that you have worked so hard for. Please see the Blue Book for more details on the school’s drug and alcohol policy, as well as its disciplinary proceedings.


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ness(youshouldkeepthepathtoyourdoorclear).If youfailfirein-spection, you will probably receive restriction for one night (meaning you have to be in your room during study hours), but most students pass.

Dorm FaCilitieS

Every dorm has a Common Room with a TV and DVD player for the dorm’s use. Dorms are also equipped with a microwave and refrigerator(s), either located in a small kitchenette, in the Common Room or in a dorm hallway. Near this area, “fourthmeal” (food/snacks available to the entire dorm) will be stored. Make sure you label your own food that you put in a dorm refrigerator with your name as some students get hungry and take food that is not theirs. Most dorms have washing machines, dryers and vending machines as well.

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houSe CounSelorS

There is at least one house counselor living in every dorm, possibly more depending on the dorm’s size. House Counselors are respon-sible for looking after the students in their dorm and making sure that things in the dorm are going smoothly. They also look out for your personal, academic and social wellness. Although House Counselors do have to monitor dormitory check-in (“sign-in”) and enforce rules, they often become students’ friends and also try to make the dorm a fun place to live. House Counselors frequently bake, cook or provide snacks for the students in their dorm too. If you have more than one house counselor, then one will be your primary house counselor.

proCtorS anD preFeCtS

All dorms have a few older students, proctors and prefects, who as-sist House Counselors in the dorms (similar to those in Harry Potter). Proctors, generally Seniors, serve in upperclassmen dorms, while Pre-fects, who are Uppers, serve in Junior dorms. s. Proctors and Prefects are supposed to enforce rules, but are there to be your student mentors for anything, be it academic, social and everything else.

Dorm ruleS anD poliCieS

Therearespecificpoliciesinplacetoensurethatdormscanalsobeaplace of study and to ensure the wellness and safety of students. These include sign-in (dorm check-ins), 11 o’clock lights-out for Juniors, and rules about co-ed room visiting (called parietals). There are also rules in dorms regarding furniture and appliances. All of this information is written about in detail in the Blue Book.

Every boarder is also assigned a weekly dorm duty (a chore like clean-ing up the Common Room or taking out the dorm trash). Every week (usually on a weekday evening), OPP staff members carry out room fire inspections, stoppingbyeachroom inadorm.Theymakesuretherearenofirehazardsinyourroomandcheckforrelativecleanli-

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getting help

Students who ask for and receive help at Andover are those who suc-ceed. Don’t be afraid of approaching teachers after class, during Con-ference period or emailing them with any questions. Ask questions in class. You’ll soon see that most students ask for help in one way or another. This also applies outside of the classroom–don’t be afraid to seek help from your Academic Advisors, Coaches, House Counselors, Cluster Deans and classmates. Andover has a number of systems in place to aid you academically:

Academic Skills Center (ASC)The ASC is staffed by faculty members who are available to help stu-dents to improve their studyskills,organizational skillsand/or timemanagement. If you’re ever struggling with any of these issues, just schedule a quick appointment! The ASC is there to help you on top of your studies. The ASC is located in the McLean Gallery on the 2nd floorof thelibrary.

Peer TutorsUpon request, the ASC can pair you with a personal peer tutor (usually an older student) in math, science or a language, who will provide you with assistance in that subject on a one-to-one basis.

Study CentersFaculty members and peer tutors are available at the Math and Science Study Centers to help students with homework or preparation for an assessment. A faculty member and peer tutors are available at the Writ-ing Center to help with writing and proofreading of essay drafts.

• Math Study Center. Held in Morse Room 201 Monday-Thursday from 8pm-9:15pm.

• Science Study Center. Held in Gelb Rooms 206 & 207 Monday-Thursday from 8pm-9:15pm.

• Writing Center. Held in the ERDL (next to the PACC) Monday-Thursday 8pm-9:15pm.

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Classroom Attitude

Classroom Attitude

Andover’s international students come from a variety of different schools and school systems, so the classroom environment at Andover may be shoc king or new for many students. You might experience grading systems, assessments and student-teacher interactions differ-ent from those at your previous school, but don’t worry, we’re here to help you get quickly acquainted and more easily adjusted.

partiCipation

Participation is a central part of many classes at Andover. Students are encouraged to ask questions and share their own ideas and thoughts in every class. In some classes like English, participation is a requirement and is even a component of your grade. We know that some students, particularly international students, are not used to speaking up in class, but don’t be afraid to do so. Teachers understand this as well, so if you are ever in doubt or continue to be uncomfortable with participating, talk to your teacher. Always remember that there is nothing wrong with venturing a wrong answer–and in some cases, there are no wrong answers!

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Student Life

Student Life

Andover is not just about academics! Almost every student chooses to get involved in some other aspect of the Andover community, whether in athletics, community service or student clubs and organizations.

StuDent leaDerShip

If you are interested in becoming a stu-dent leader at Andover, as many students are, don’t hesitate to take risks and pur-sue what you are passionate about! Most student leadership positions are filled byUppers and Seniors and the occasional Lower. Prior involvement is sometimes a prerequisite, but not in all cases. There are many different ways in which you can be-come a student leader. Here are some of them (not a complete list):

• Student Council. Every class has its own Class Representa-tives, who are elected to serve for the next school year at the end of every year (except for Juniors– Junior Rep elections are held during the Fall). Student Council is led by the School President,aSeniorelectedduringtheSpringof his/herUp-per Year. Along with the School President, the Vice President and Executive Secretary, runner-ups of the School Presiden-cy election, make up the Executive Board of Student Council.

• Cluster Council. Every cluster is led by a Cluster President, a Senior elected by the cluster during his/herUpperYear.Cluster Council also consists of Social Functions Heads, a Senior Representative, a Day Student Representative and DC Representatives (see below), which are all elected positions. Cluster elections are held in the spring.

• DC Representatives. DC Reps serve as a student represen-tative during a student’s Disciplinary Committee (DC). Each

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plagiariSm

Academic integrity, including plagiarism, is taken very seriously at Andover. However, many schools, especially international or foreign schools, may have rules or ideas regarding academic integrity that are completely different from Andover’s, if they exist at all. But your teachers, the librarians and the World Partners will clarify Andover’s academic integrity policy, which you will be expected to adhere to. A few general guidelines:

• Copying an entire or part of a piece of work from online or text sources without properly citing the source is considered plagiarism

• Paraphrasing, using a piece of work or part thereof from an external source in your own words, without proper citation, is also considered plagiarism

• Cheating or copying off of another student, even if the other student is aware, is considered academic dishonesty

• If you receive external help from anyone–whether a fellow student, another teacher, your parents or a tutor at a study center–it is always best to cite that person

For a detailed explanation of the policy, see the online Academic In-tegrity Primer on PAnet. The best way to avoid plagiarism is to simply do your own thinking and work and remember to use citations! If you have any questions or doubt as to whether something is considered plagiarism, ask your teacher–it is better to be safe than sorry! Teachers may require different formats of citations so it’s always best to clarify with them. The librarians can provide you with extremely helpful ref-erence sheets and their own knowledge of citations to help you avoid academic dishonesty. Both intentional and unintentional acts of aca-demicdishonestywillresultindisciplinaryaction.If youfindyourself working late at night (hopefully not!), remember handing in something late is always better than cheating and copying (which could lead to Probation).

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ClubS anD organizationS

There are over 100 student clubs and organizations at Andover. Each clubhasafacultyadvisorandisledbystudentheads/presidents,usu-ally joined by a larger student board. Many of these clubs also host school-wide events (speakers, forums, movie screenings, talent shows, food bazaars, etc.) throughout the year that are open to the entire com-munity.

Youwillbeabletosignupforclubs/organizationsattheannualclubrally, which takes place a week into school. There’s no limit on the number of clubs or organizations you can sign up for so try as many things as you’d like! Here is just a sampling of clubs you may be inter-ested in:

CAMD Clubs: Af-Lat-Am (Af-ro-Latino-American Society), African Student Union, Alianza Latina, Andover Japanese Con-nection (AJC), Andover Korean Society (AKS), Asian Society, CAFÉ (Community Awareness for Everyone), Chinese Taiwan-ese Student Association (CTSA), Gay Straight Alliance (GSA), In-do-Pak, International Club (iClub) Religious Clubs: Andover Christian Fellowship, Andover Interfaith Council, Hindu Student Union, Jewish Student Union, Muslim Stu-dent AssociationStudent Publications: The Phillipian (newspaper), “Pot Pourri” (year-book), “The Courant” (art and literary magazine), “Backtracks” (non-fiction magazine), “Frontline” (political magazine), “The Record”(student-life magazine)

NOTE: Please see the “Student Activities” link under the Students tab on PAnet for a comprehensive list (click on “Clubs at PA”).

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cluster has its own two DC Reps, one male and one female, who sit in on DCs and help faculty members present during the DC decide on a just outcome for the student.

• Club/Organization Heads and Board Members. See the section titled “Clubs and Organizations” for more details. The leadership of most clubs and organizations turns over in the Spring Term.

• Proctors/Prefects. See Dorm Life for more info.

• Blue Key Heads and Blue Keys. Blue Key Heads are the crazy student “spirit leaders” of Andover and attend just about every varsity athletic event to cheer on athletes and the crowd. You’ll see them during orientation! Blue Key Heads are chosen through a live audition and application process their Upper Spring by the outgoing Blue Key Heads and theStudentActivitiesOffice.WhileyourWorldPartnerwillguide you through International Student Orientation, your Blue Key will guide you through New Student Orientation. Like Blue Key Heads, Blue Keys are Seniors who are chosen through an application process their Upper Spring.

• Community Service Coordinators. Community Service Coordinators lead the many community service projects in which Andover students participate and are chosen through an application process in the Spring.

• Andover Ambassadors. Andover Ambassadors are student tourguidesattheAdmissionsOfficewhohavebecomeboardmembers. Tour-guiding is a popular extracurricular and lots of fun.TheAdmissionsOffice is always looking formorehelp!

• Athletic Team Captains.Electedby teammembers and/or chosen by team coaches, usually at the end of the season.

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A PA music program informational session is part of New Student Orientation–if you are a musician, please make sure to attend this ses-sion or stop by Graves Hall.

• Fidelio Society: co-ed choral group, by audition (Monday, Sep. 10 from 2-6 PM)

• Azure: female a cappella group by audition, organized as a student club

• The Yorkies: male a cappella group by audition, organized as a student club

• Gospel Choir: organized as a student club• Various department-organized ensembles• Unaccompanied Minors (UM): organized as a student

club. Completely student-run orchestra.• Drumline: organized as a student club• Handbell Choir: organized as a student club

Community ServiCe

Like student clubs and organizations, there are an enormous variety of uniquecommunityserviceprograms–there’sboundtobeonethatfitsyour interests. A mandatory community service informational session is part of New Student Orientation and will provide you with more de-tails. Community service sign-ups occur a few days into the beginning of each term, during which a full list of programs will be available.

athletiCS

Students are required to participate in a sport every term (there are a few exceptions, outlined below) at Andover. Interscholastic sports, competing as part of the NEPSAC, exist at the Varsity, JV and, de-pending on the sport, JVII levels and are seasonal (i.e swimming is only during Winter Term while Baseball is during the Spring). Try-outs are held for most Varsity and JV teams, while most JVII teams are open to any interested students. However due to some regulations, Uppers and Seniors cannot play on JVII teams and Seniors cannot

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theatre

The theatre program is welcoming of all students, regardless of their previous back-ground in theatre. Theatre 920 productions generally attract more experienced thespi-ans, but don’t shy away from auditioning for the student-acted, directed, and produced

Drama Labs, short 10-15 minute plays usually put on every Friday eve-ning,evenif youareastartingactor/actress.

• Theatre 920 productions: auditions are held at the begin-ning of Fall Term, end of Fall Term and end of Winter Term)

• Drama Labs: auditions are held twice or thrice a term• Under the Bed: PA’s Improvisation Troupe, auditions are at

the beginning of fall term

DanCe

Andover’s dance groups encompass a variety of styles. While student-organized dance groups are all by audition, beginner dancers can take dance classes as part of the Athletics program.

• Andover Dance Group (ADG) • Blue Strut: student jazz group• Hypnotiq: student hip-hop group• Footnotes: student tap group• Dance Labs: the dance equivilant of

Drama Labs (entirely student done)

muSiC

There are music ensembles and orchestras for all levels of musicians at Andover. The music department generally places students into the orchestras/ensemblesbasedonastudent’sskill.

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PA Jargon

Treat this section as a dictionary for some terms you may hear at An-dover, ranging from the practical... to some slang.

PLACES AROUND CAMPUSComfyChairRoom:aka theFreemanRoom(in the library); anice,quiet-ish area to study with (shocker) comfy chairs to sit in

TheDen:akaSusie’s,afood/snackshopinthebottomfloorof com-mons and a place to hang out

GW: aka George Washington Hall

Sam Phil: aka Samuel Phillips Hall

Siberia: the Ice Rinks

Silent:akaGarverRoom(inthelibrary);thesilentstudyareaof thelibrary

Stacks:(n.)theareaof thelibrary(consistingof manyfloors)housingthe OWHL’s extensive collection of books

CAMPUS LIFEASM: (n.) short for All-School Meeting, which usually take place every Wednesday in the Chapel

Catboner: (n.) what students from Andover High School (AHS) shout at PA students as an insult. Right of passage

Fac brat: (n.) short for “faculty brat,” referring to any child of an An-dover teacher or staff member.

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play on JV teams, with the exception of Ice Hockey. If you are not a seriousathlete, therearealsomanyathleticofferingsattheCluster/Intramural levels and Instructional levels, as well as other recreational sports. Please see the “Sport Offerings” document under the Academic Resources tab on PAnet for a comprehensive list of sports.

Common Exemptions:• “Sliding”: either Upper Winter, Upper Spring or Senior Fall,

students can “slide” that term, meaning they do not have to participate in a sport

• Juniors and Lowers can take Physical Education as their sport if they have a 6-course load

• Independent Exercise: usually granted to students who have extremecommitmentsinotherfields,suchasinartormusic

• Medical reasons- MED-EX

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WoFo: Women’s Forum. A popular club on campus that meets weekly on Tuesdays in CAMD to discuss women’s issues.

Work duty: A job (unpaid) that you get during Lower year, usually done once a week at a time that is agreed upon by both you and the supervi-sor. It is, in a manner of speaking, a way to repay the school.

RIVALRY AND SPIRIT TERMSA/E:(n.)shortforAndover/ExeterDay,referringtotheathleticcom-petition each term between the two schools

Exonian: (n.) refers toanExeterstudent;also thenameof Exeter’snewspaper

Gunga: (n.) the name of Andover’s gorilla mascot (Go Big Blue!)

Rally wagons: (n.) school vans that sometimes transport groups or teams to off-campus locations

Smurfs:(n.)littlebluefictionalcreaturesthatappearascharactersinacomic book, TV show, and movie all known as The Smurfs. Since they are blue, Exeter students refer to Andover students as “smurfs.”

DANCES“DenDances”:DancesthatarehostedinTheDen/Susie’s(thehang-out spot under Paresky Commons). These are casual, fun, themed dances to go to on Saturday nights!

Sadie Hawkin’s Dance: More commonly referred to as “Sadie”. Sadie is a semi-formal dance where the girls ask a person that they fancy to accompany them to the dance.

Gelb Dance: More commonly known just as ‘Gelb’, this is arguably the most anticipated dance of the year. Hosted in the Gelb Science Centre, this dance is THREE FLOORS of crazy fun and dancing. The three

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Fourthmeal: (n.) food/snacks usually stored in a dorm’s CommonRoom available to the entire dorm – usually includes crackers, pretzels, chips & salsa, bread, peanut butter, Nutri-Grain bars, etc.

F=E: Feminism Equals Equality. A feminist movement across campus that occasionally holds forums or meetings.

iClub: International Club, aka the best club on campus. Meets Wednes-days at 5:30 in CAMD.

Munch: (n.) a collective snack. House Counselors often hold dorm munches and host dorm-wide birthday munches in celebration of a student’s birthday. Cluster-wide munches occur usually every Wednes-day evening.

Phillipian:(n.)referstoanAndoverstudent;moreover, it isalsothename of Andover’s weekly student-run newspaper

Rel-phil: (n.) short for “philosophy and religious studies”

Sign-in: (n.) On school nights (Sunday-Thursday) students (excluding Seniors) are required to sign-out to a place of study by 8pm, which entails signing your name in a binder in the dorm and indicating where you will be during study hours. Students are then required to return to the dorm after study hours and sign-in (by signing your name once again) by 10pm (Monday-Wednesday) and 9:30pm (Sunday, Thursday). Signing-out to a place of study is often referred to as “initial sign-in,” whilesigning-inbackinthedormisoftenreferredtoas“finalsign-in.”OnFridayandSaturdaynights,thereisonlyfinalsign-in,at10pm(11pm for Seniors) and 11:30pm respectively.

The Weekender: (n.) the schedule of the coming weekend’s events emailed to the student body every Thursday by the Student Activities Office

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DC-ed: (v.) to have been reviewed by a Discipline Committee.

Personal Time: (n.) a period’s worth of time off that can be taken from each class and sports once a term, on the conditions that you have not receivedanunexcusedabsence(“cut”)inthatclass/sportuptothatpoint during the term AND you notify your teacher 24 hours before the period that you would like to take personal time

Parietals: (n.) co-ed room visitation. IP (Illegal Parietal) *not to be confused with Independent Project

PG: (n.) abbreviation of Post Graduate, a student who has already completed high school at a previous school, but is doing an additional year at Andover.

Pro: (n.) short for Probation. See the Blue Book for a more detailed explanation.

Restriction: (n.) A form of minor disciplinary action. Usually a result of taking too many cuts. A student on restriction has certain restric-tions applied on them, such as being unable to leave campus on week-ends.

OTHER EXPRESSIONSAwk: short for “awkward”.

Bae: Your #1, your BFF, the person you love more than anyone else. Term of affection.

Boss: (n.) incredibly awesome

Bro: (n.) A close friend (usually male) who looks out for his friends’ best interests. Also commonly used in greetings to replace the person’s name or nickname.

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floorsof Gelbhavethreedifferenttypesof music:pop,technoandhip-hop, respectively.

Blue and Silver Dance: Blue and Silver is the last formal dance of the year. This time around boys have the job of asking someone they fancy to a formal dance.

Prom:AdanceforSeniors/PGshostedontheeveningof thelastdayof classes.AllSeniors/PGshavetherighttoattendProm,andUppersmay attend if asked by a Senior. Juniors and Lowers may NOT attend Prom.

ACADEMIC, DISCIPLINE, AND PERMISSION TERMSBlue Book: (n.) the “rule book” that outlines Andover’s academic and behavioral expectations and policies for students. Faculty, the adminis-tration, and students frequently reference this book, so it is imperative that every new student is familiar with the Blue Book. You should re-ceive a copy in your mailbox during registration and it is also available on PAnet under the Students tab.

Car permission: (n.) Boarders require the permission of their parents before they can ride in the cars of day students. Parents have to sign a form at the start of the year granting varying degrees of car permis-sion. Day students also have to secure permission to drive boarders.

Cruise:(v.)tobeoutof yourdormbetweenfinalsign-inand6:00am

Cut: (n.)unexcusedabsence; (v.) tomiss class intentionallyorunin-tentionally without proper excuse (a proper excuse includes sickness, personal time, etc.)

Day excuse: (n.) An excuse granted by a House Counselor or Cluster Dean that allows you to go beyond the “Andover campus” limit.

DC: (n.) Discipline Committee

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Rattled: shocked, stunned, shaken up

Selfie:aphototakenof oneself,oftenwiththefront-facingcameraof an iPhone.

Sick: (adj.): cool, insane, awesome

Sketch: (n.): noun form of sketchy

Sketchy: (adj.) creepy, shady.

Tool: (n.) a person, typically a male, who says or does things that cause you to give them a “what are you even doing here” kind of look.

Wicked: (adv.) word used to add emphasis like “really” or “very”

Word: a word of agreement.

YOLO: “you only live once.” Less educated equivalent of “carpe diem.”

For any other terms you might be curious about, be sure to check out urbandictionary.com!

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Bromance: (n.) complicated love affection shown by two straight malesEx: Troy and Abed from Community, Joey and Chandler from Friends, DwightandMichaelfromTheOffice

Chill:(v.)tocalmdown;(adj.)laidback.Achillcourseisacoursethatusually doesn’t require too much work. A chill teacher is a teacher who isflexibleandusuallykind.

Cray: Crazy.

Dope: (adj.) cool, awesome

Flow (n.): synonym for hair. Only used if you have long, wavy or good hair.

FML: short for “F my life,” used as an expression of unhappiness or disappointment.

Hashtag (#): a Twitter concept used to categorize Tweets. Sometimes said aloud with a one or two word phrase.

Hella: word used to add emphasis like “really,” “very” or “wicked”

HMU: abbreviation for “hit me up.” Ex: “Bored and in my room. hmu”

Lax: (1) Lacrosse. (2) Chill, short for relaxed.

Lax Bro: (n.) Wears pinnies, “mids” (mid-calf socks), backwards hat, carriesastickwithanetandhas“greatflow.”

Legit: (adj.) short for Legitimate

Peace:sometimesusedasapartingphrase;good-bye

Photobomb: to jump into a photo right before it is taken and hijack it.

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letics or want to change your sport for the term. You can rent a gym locker here.

• Fitness Center. Contains weight machines, free weights, stair machines,stationarybikesandothergymequipment.Thefit-ness center is open 8am-7pm Monday-Friday and 12pm-2pm on Saturday and Sunday.

• Athletic Stockroom – basement. Near the entrance of the boys locker room, the Athletic Stockroom, staffed by Tony and Jason, rents out team uniforms and equipment.

Bulfinch HallThe English building. Currently under renovation (English classes will be held in different buildings across campus) but will be open by Win-ter Term.

Case Memorial Cage (The Cage) Indoor two-level track, accessible via Borden Gym. Contains multi-purpose all-weather courts.

Cochran Chapel Andover’s chapel, where All-School Meetings are held. The Commu-nityServiceOffice,Chaplaincy,severalmusicpracticeroomsandphi-losophy and religious studies (“rel-phil”) classrooms are located in the basement of the chapel.

• Community Service Office – basement.• Chaplaincy – basement. See Section 7 for more information

about religious services at Andover.

Elson Art Center The visual arts building. It has many classrooms, darkrooms and a paintingstudio.Mostartclassesareheldhere.The2ndfloorof Elsonis connected to GW by the Gelb Gallery.

• Polk-Lillard Audio Visual Center (Polk or PLC) – 2nd floor.ThePolkisanaudiovisualcomputerlabusedbysomeart classes. In addition to many Mac computers that students may use for art projects or video editing, the Polk also has audio-visual equipment, including cameras, that you can bor-



Reference the map and key for precise locations

Abbot CampusAbbot Campus is a cluster of school buildings located relatively far away from campus, in the direction of downtown Andover. To reach Abbot Campus, you have to walk down School Street, which branches off Main Street. The three major buildings of Abbot Campus sur-round a lawn. If you are standing at the gates of Abbot Campus, look-ing in towards the lawn, the building on the left will be the Brace Cen-ter, the building in the middle will be Draper Hall and the building on the right will be McKeen Hall.

• Brace Center for Gender Studies. The Brace Center con-tains a library with resources relevant to gender studies. It is also a place of study.

• Draper Hall. TheTechnologyOfficeandOPParelocatedhere. See Services for more information about the Technology OfficeandOPP’sservices.

• McKeen Hall. This building is primarily used for standard-ized testing.

Addison Gallery of American Art Andover’s art museum, open to the public. Used by a variety of classes, including art, history and English. Also houses the Museum Learning Center (MLC), which is open during museum hours and a quiet place to study. Also accessible through Elson (to enter the Addison through this entrance, press the buzzer on the wall to be let in). The Addison is closed on Monday, open 10am-5pm Tuesday-Saturday and 1pm-5pm on Sunday.

Borden GymPartof theathleticscomplex.TheAthleticsOffice,Trainers,Memo-rialGym,dancestudios,swimmingpool,squashcourts,fitnesscenter,wrestling room and locker rooms are located here. AthleticsOffice.Stopbythisofficeif youhavequestionsaboutath-

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anybillingorotherfinancialquestions.• Day Student Lockers/Lounge (DSL) – basement. • Dean of Students Office – basement. The Dean of Students

Officemanagestheaspectsof campusregardingstudentandresidential life. Mr. Murphy, Dean of Students, and Mr. Hoyt, AssociateDeanof Students,havetheirofficeshere.Visittheofficeif youhaveanyquestionsregardingresidentiallifeoryour work duty. There is also a lost and found.

• Dean of Studies Office–1stfloor.TheDeanof StudiesOfficemanages theacademicaspectsof campus, includingschedulingandcourses.Visittheofficeif you’dliketochangeyour schedule or have any other academic questions.

• Gelb Gallery–1stfloor.Astudent/facultyartgallerythatconnects GW with the Elson Art Center.

• Steinbach Theatre/Lobby–1stfloor.• Summer and Gap Year Opportunities Office–3rdfloor.

VisitMrs.BarryintheSummerOpportunitiesOfficeforanysuggestionsandhelpwithfindingsummerprogramsandgapyear opportunities.

• Tang Theatre–1stfloor.

Graham HouseThe counseling center, located behind the Chapel on Wheeler Street. Psychology classes are also held here. The counseling center is open 8am-5pm Monday-Friday, though counselors are available in the eve-nings and on weekends for emergencies or by appointment. See Sec-tion 3 for more information about Graham House’s services.

Graves HallThe music building, located across Main Street from the Chapel. Music classrooms, practice rooms, and the Clift Music Library are all located here.

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row. The Polk is open 8am-4:30pm & 6pm-9:45pm Monday-Wednesday, 8am-4:30pm & 6pm-9:15pm on Thursday, 8am-4:30pm on Friday, closed on Saturday and 1:30pm-9:15pm on Sunday.

• Art Store – 1st floor. The Art Store sells various art supplies. You may be asked to get supplies for an art class from here or you can purchase materials for yourself.

Gelb Science CenterThesciencebuilding,wherebiology(1stfloor),physics(2ndfloor)andchemistry(3rdfloor)classesareheld.

• The Observatory –4thfloor.TheObservatory is locatedatop Gelb and used most frequently by astronomy classes. Most Wednesday evenings, weather permitting, there is an Observatory “open house” open to all members of the com-munity.

George Washington HallGW is the primary administrative building on campus and is home tomanyoffices,aswellastheatrespaces.GWisnotaplaceof study,meaning you cannot sign-out to GW during study hours. The follow-ing are located in GW:

• BlueCard Office–basement.TheBlueCardOfficeisopen9:30am-3:30pm Monday-Friday. See Services for more infor-mationabout theBlueCardOffice’sservices. If there isnooneattheBlueCardOfficetohelpyou,trytheDeanof Stu-dentsOffice.

• Central Services (mailroom) – basement. This space also contains tables, couches, two computers and one printer for student use. See Services for more information about the mail-room.

• College Counseling Office (CCO) –3rdfloor.TheCCOwill become a big part of your life during your Upper and Senior years.

• Comptroller’s Office–2ndfloor.TheComptroller’sOfficemanages campus business and funds. See them if you have


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7:30am-9:45pm Monday-Wednesday, 7:30am-9:15pm on Thursday, 7:30am-5pm on Friday, 11am-5pm on Saturday and 11am-9:15pm on Sunday.

• Academic Skills Center (ASC)–2ndfloor.LocatedintheMcLean Gallery. See Getting Help for more information about the ASC’s services.

• Dole Room –1stfloor.RoombetweentheGarverandFree-man Rooms.

• ERDL – basement. A computer lab located adjacent to the PACC. The Writing Center is held here.

• Freeman Room –1stfloor.• Garver Room–1stfloor.Silentstudyroom.Alsocontains

the OWHL’s reference books, which cannot be checked out from the library.

• McLean Gallery–2ndfloor.Atthetopof thestairs,turnright and you will reach the gallery, which contains two large round tables.

Paresky CommonsCommons consists of four dining halls: Lower Left, Lower Right, Upper Left and Upper Right. Lower Left contains a small café open throughout the day, with fruit and tea available. From Monday-Friday, Commons is open 7am-9:15am for breakfast, 11am-2pm for lunch and 5pm-7pm for dinner. On Saturday and Sunday, Commons is open 10am-10:30am for breakfast, 10:30am-1:30pm for brunch and 5pm-7pm for dinner.

• Blue Room–2ndfloor.TheGray,MuralandBlueRoomsareoftenbookedtohostdifferentschooleventsorclub/or-ganizational meetings. The Blue Room is the room closest to Upper Left.

• Gray Room–2ndfloor.ClosesttoUpperRight.• Mural Room–2ndfloor.The largestof thethreerooms,

located between the Gray and Blue Rooms.• Student Activities Office – basement. Student Activities is

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Ice Rinks Manyathleticfieldsarelocatedhere,aswellastwoicerinks.

Isham Health Center The medical center, located in the Quads. Isham is equipped with basic facilities, such as nurses’ clinics, an x-ray and overnight beds. See Ser-vices for more information about Isham’s services.

Kemper Auditorium Kemper is technically located within the Elson Art Center, in the por-tion of the building closer to the Addison. It is one of the main audi-torium on campus, used for everything from hosting speakers to week-end movie screenings.

• Underwood Room. The Underwood Room is a multi-pur-pose room used most frequently to host speakers and cam-pus events. Located in the same building as Kemper, it is the room with the glass walls.

Memorial Bell Tower The bell tower in front of Borden Gym. Across Main Street, facing the bell tower, are the Quads (West Quad North and West Quad South).

Morse HallThe mathematics building. In addition to all math classrooms, the CAMDOfficeandtheofficesformanystudentpublicationsarealsolocated here.

• Community and Multicultural Development Office (CAMD) –1stfloor.SeeServices for more information about CAMD’s services.

Oliver Wendell Holmes LibraryAndover’s library. In addition to a sizeable book and movie collection, the library also has a silent study room (Garver Room) and tables for group or individual work. Check out books and other resources with your BlueCard. At the front desk, you can also use your BlueCard to borrow textbooks or a laptop for a few hours. The library is open

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Contributors: Connie Cheng ’13, Rhaime Kim ’15, Emma Kukielski ‘15, Naomi Markman ‘15, Nickhil Nabar ’13, Nicole Ng ’13, Lucas Png ’13, Ian Song ’13, Alex Sweeting ’14

Cover Artwork: Stephanie Hendarta ’14

Layout: Nicole Ng ’13

Cartoons: Marine Joallon and various artists

Special thanks to Susanne Torabi, International Student Coordinator, Faculty Advi-sor to International Club, and overall superstar, for her work and dedication to the


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dents.EveryThursday,theofficesendsoutTheWeekender,aschedule of the coming weekend’s events.

• Susie’s – basement. Formerly known as The Den, this space is the equivalent of a student lounge and snack bar. Here you can watch TV, play board games or relax with friends. Many weekend events including dances and game nights are hosted by SAB at Susie’s. Open for only purchase of merchandise and not grilled food Monday to Friday 9:30 AM-4:00 PM. Fullservicefrom4:00PMto15minutesbeforefinalsigninevery day.

Peabody MuseumAndover’s archaeology museum, open to the public. Used by a variety of classes, including history, Spanish, art and physics. Pearson Hall. The classics building. Latin, Greek and etymology class-es are taught here.

Samuel Phillips HallThe white-columned humanities building, where most language class-es and all history and social science classes (including economics) are taught. Sam Phil overlooks the Vista (large grass lawn).

• Language Learning Center (LLC) – basement. The LLC is a computer lab that provides supplemental computer ma-terial for language classes. Language classes will often have oral/audioassessmentshere,butyoumayalsoworkhereif you’d like. The LLC is open 7:55am-4pm Monday-Friday.

• Unobskey Room–2ndfloor.Atthetopof thestairs,turnright and you will reach the Unobskey Room, a multi-purpose room used to host everything from history lectures to Mock Trial tournaments.

Smith CenterThe old ice hockey rink, now a location used for standardized testing andfinalexams.ConnectedtoTheCage.

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