Orientation Week Schedule Fall 2014-2015

Wednesday August 13th

Thursday August 14th

Friday August 15th

Saturday, August 16th

All students are encouraged to stay on dorm the day they move in. Parents are welcome to be on dorm until the dorm closes at 10pm. Parents are also welcome to attend most activities listed below.

• NewStudentCheckIn:Dormsopenupat1:00PM PickupkeysandWelcomePacketsattheFrontDesk/ReceptionRoom

• School/DormToursifneeded(DormParents)• Dinner5:30-6:15PM(DiningHall)• BoarderWelcomeActivityandIceCreamSocialat7:30pm• BoarderParentsTeaandCookieQ/Aat7:30pm-Notrequired

• Breakfastat8:30am(DiningHall)• 9thGrade/NewStudentOrientation10a.m.-12noon• Lunch12:00pm-1:00pm• BoarderOrientation1pm-4pm(Allboardersoncampusmustattend)• DinnerandMovieat5:30pm(MingGardenBuffet)

• Breakfastat8:30am(DiningHall)• WellnessWalk/RuntoGypsyHillPark9:00am• Lunch,DiningRoomat12:00pm• DormsopenforInternationalBoarders1:00-5:00PM

IceCreamSocialfor8thgradersat2:00pm• Dinner5:30-6:15PM(DiningHall)• WaynesboroTownCenterShoppingTripat6:30pm• BoarderBasketballTournamentat8:00pm(Gym)

• Brunch11:30-12:30PM(DiningHall)• AsianMarketShoppingTripat2pm• Dinner5:30-6:15PM(DiningHall)• ReturningBoardersMeetingat7:30pm(Auditorium)

Sunday, August 17th

Monday, August 18th

Tuesday, August 19th

Wednesday, August 20th

Saturday, August 23rd

• ContinentalBreakfastat8:30am• ChurchServiceatEmmanuelEpiscopalChurchat11am(AllBoardersoncampusmustattend)• Lunchat12pm(DiningHall)• TownWalk:PlacestoGoandNotGoat1pm(Meetatthefrontdesk)• SplitBananaIceCreamTrip(Directlyfollowingthetownwalk)• AllSchoolFamilyPicnicat5:30pm(AthleticFields)• DormParentActivitywithHallsat7:30pm

• Brunch11:30-12:30PM• PictureTime&PEUniformsinSchoolStore12:30PM(AllBoardersMustAttend)• FormsMeetingat2pm(Auditorium)• Dinner5:30-6:15PM(DiningHall)• LaundryOrientationandWeightRoomOrientationat7pm

• FirstDayofclasses• HallMeetings8:00-9:00PM

• Wal-MartFun-Run6:30-8:00PM(MeetatFrontdesk)(Pleasesignupon“BoarderHappenings”BulletinBoardbySchoolStore)

• BoarderDayAwayatOutdoorAdventureExperiences(Tubing,Rafting,Kayaking)

Orientation Week Schedule Fall 2014-2015

Items to Bring 2014-2015

Dress Code Clothing

Relaxed Dress

Athletic Gear

Toiletries

Bedding

Furnishings

Cleaning Items

Welcome to Stuart Hall! The following list of items you may find necessary and helpful in the coming school year. This list is only a suggestion, and in no way must be completed.

See Dress Code Document found online

T-shirts

Shorts

Jeans

Bathrobe

Pajamas

Slippers

Running shoes

Sneakers

T-shirts

Gym shorts

Running pants

Bathing suits

Tennis racket

Softball glove

A carrier for bathroom supplies

Shower Shoes

Shampoo

Conditioner

Deodorant

Toothbrush and holder

Toothpaste

Soap and soap dish

Laundry detergent

Razor

Pillow

2 top sheets (Twin)

2 fitted sheets (Twin)

2 pillow cases

4 towels

2 washcloths

Blankets (Twin)

Comforter (Twin)

The following items are not allowed: TVs, hot pots, rice cookers, sun lamps, halogen lamps, lava lamps, popcorn poppers, toasters,

microwaves, coffee pots, hot plates, irons, electric blankets. Many of these items are available

for student use in the Lounges or Common Areas.

Desk lamp

Alarm clock

Fan

Comfortable chair/Bean bag

Curtains

Stereo/Radio

Power strips (no extension cords)

Hangers

Laptop or Personal Computer

Printer

Pictures from Home

Small refrigerator

Febreeze

Swiffer Wet Jet/Swiffer

Clorox Wipes

Broom/Dust Pan

Air Freshener

AIRPORT INFORMATION

TRAIN INFORMATION

STUART HALL TRANSPORTATION

TAXI INFORMATION

We strongly recommend that students fly in and out of Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD), located just 30 minutes from Stuart Hall. United Airlines (www.united.com) offers regular connecting flights from SHD to Dulles International Airport.

Visit www.amtrak.com. Station of destination: Staunton, VA – STA (walking distance of Stuart Hall)

Flat Rate Price list - Maximum of 6 people depending on luggage.

Stuart Hall will offer one free shuttle to/from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) on the following travel days: the opening of school, the beginning and end of Thanksgiving break, Christmas Break, and Spring Break, and the closing of school (see 2013-2014 Vacation Dates below).

Stuart Hall will provide a free shuttle service to/from Dulles International Airport (IAD) on the following dates/times:

• Opening of School – August 13th: 12pm and 9pm, August 15th: 12pm and 9pm, August 16th: 12pm• Closing of School – May 29th (Drop-off at 2 PM )

* Parents please note that air passengers are not allowed to go through security until 4 hours before their flight departure time.

Students must email the Residence Life Coordinator with their transportation requests at least two weeks prior to their departure date. The School will not arrange transportation within one week of departure, except in emergency situations such as a death in the family or a medical issue. Student accounts must have adequate funds to cover transportation charges before arrangements will be confirmed.

*Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport – SHD (30 minutes from Stuart Hall)

Dulles International Airport – IAD (2.5 hours from Stuart Hall)

Reagan Washington National Airport – DCA (3 hours from Stuart Hall – please note, Stuart Hall does not provide transportation to or

from this airport)

Stuart Hall to Dulles International Airport - $235/2 passengers and $65/ each additional passenger.Stuart Hall to Reagan National Airport - $250/2 passengers and $70/ each additional passenger.Stuart Hall to Richmond International Airport - $180/2 passengers and $50/ each additional passenger.Stuart Hall to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport - $80/2 passengers and $12/ each additional passenger.Stuart Hall to Roanoke Airport - $180/2 passengers and $60/ each additional passenger.Stuart Hall to Lynchburg Airport - $160/2 passenger and $40/each additional passenger.Stuart Hall to Shenandoah Airport - $80/ 2 passengers and $10/ each additional passenger.Stuart Hall to Washington D.C. - $270/2 passengers and $55/ each additional passenger.Stuart Hall to Richmond- $175/2 passengers and $40/ each additional passenger.Stuart Hall to Charlottesville Amtrak - $75/2 passengers and $10/ each additional passenger.Stuart Hall to Harrisonburg - $100/ up to 6 passengers.

Boarding Student Transportation Vacation Guidelines

LODGING INFORMATION

VACATION DATES FOR 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEARS

Staunton Hotels:

Stonewall Jackson Hotel (540) 885-4848 http://www.stonewalljacksonhotel.com

Howard Johnson Express (540) 886-5330 Howard Johnson Hotel Staunton

Comfort Inn (540) 886-5000 Comfort Inn Staunton

Best Western Staunton Inn (540) 885-1112 BEST-WESTERN-Staunton-Inn/Hotel

Staunton Bed and Breakfasts:

The Frederick House (540) 885-4220 http://www.frederickhouse.com

The Miller House (540) 886-3186 http://www.millerhousebandb.com

Please review these vacation dates carefully in arranging vacation plans. Remember, early departures or late returns are considered unexcused and can result in academic penalties for missed classes and the loss of weekend privileges.

Thanksgiving Break: Dorms close at 5:00 PM on Friday, November 21st - students may not leave until after school on the 21st. Dorms will reopen at 1:00 PM on Sunday, November 30th. Boarders must return by 5:00 PM on Sunday, November 30th.

Christmas Break: Dorms close at 5:00 PM on Friday, December 19th - students may not leave until after exams on Thursday, December 18th. Dorms will reopen at 1:00 PM on Sunday, January 4th. Boarders must return by 5:00 PM on Sunday, January 4th.

Spring Break: Dorms close at 5:00 PM on Friday, March 6th - students may not leave until after school on the 6th .Dorms will reopen at 1:00 PM on Sunday, March 15th. Boarders must return by 5 PM on Sunday, March 15th.

Summer Break: Seniors may leave after graduation on Saturday, May 23rd - all seniors must leave by 5 PM on Sunday, May 24th. Other students may leave after exams on Thursday, May 28th. Dorms close at 5:00 PM on Friday, May 29th at 5pm.

* Please refer to the Stuart Hall School 2014-2015 Major Dates Calendar for other important dates.

Please contact the Residence Life Coordinator with any other transportation

questions by phone (540) 213–7746 or email reslife@stuart-hall.org

Boarding Student Transportation Vacation Guidelines

MONDAY - THURSDAY(Wednesday Shopping Fun Run departs at 6:30pm)

Breakfast and Face to face check-in

Classes

Free time, athletics, after-school activities, library, additional help, tutoring, community service, YMCA, etc. (This time may also be used should a student be in academic trouble and need another required study hall)

Dinner

Study Hall (Monday-Thursday)

8th-10th grade in Library with proctor

11th-12th grade on Dorm in their rooms (Prefect monitors)

Room clean-up/dormitory jobs

Face-to-face check-in

Free time

Lights out for students by grade

7:15am - 7:45am

8:00am - 3:20pm

3:20pm - 5:30pm

5:30pm - 6:15pm

7:00pm - 8:00pm

8:00pm - 8:30pm

9:00pm - 9:30pm

9:30pm - 10:00pm

10:00pm -11:00 pm

WEEKENDS

*activity calendars are created in three month increments and given out to boarding students and parents

8:00am

11:30am - 12:15pm

12:15pm- Until:

5:30pm-6:15pm:

6:15pm

9:00pm - 10:30pm

Continental Breakfast available for students

Brunch/ Weekend Face to face check-in

Weekend Activity departs*

Dinner

Town Sign-Outs

Face to Face check-in by grade

Boarder Daily Schedule

Roommate Questionnaire 2014-2015

Please answer the following questions completely.

1. StuartHallhasroominspectionseachweekday.Studentsarerequiredtohavetheirbedmade,floorswept,trash cans emptied, any food in tightly closed containers, dirty clothes contained, and a look of general cleanliness in the room. Does your room tend to be very clean, “lived in” but tidy, or very messy?

2. How would you decorate “the perfect room”?

3. What are your study habits? Do you like to study in a quiet environment or with background music?

4. Do you see your room as a quiet getaway or a place for all of your friends to hang out?

5. What do you like to do for fun?

6. What are you looking for in a roommate?

7. How would you describe yourself?

8. What are your biggest pet peeves?

9. What is one thing you are worried about when living with a roommate?

10. What type of music do you listen to?

11. If you could go on a vacation anywhere where would you go?

12. Do you have a favorite singer, actress, or celebrity? Who is your idol?

13. Is there anything else that you think is important for us to know when placing you with a roommate?