Knox 2017-2018 Student Orientation Schedule Tuesday, September 5, Student Council Arrives 8:00 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Boarding Student Council Members check-in with Mr. Navins/Dean Williams in Dann Admin Building (Get room assignment, keys, schedule for the day, move-in) 10:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Day Student Council members arrive and check-in with Mr. Navins/Dean Williams in Dann 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Program begins in Houghton Living Room Ice Breakers, Leadership and Core Value Talk 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. Lunch together in Houghton dining hall 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Student Council Program Continues Activities Purpose Mingle Roles and Expectations Roundtable led by Dean Williams Planning Session led by Kyle Persaud Scavenger Hunt Outside (45 minutes) 15 minute Break Winner/Loser Activity Step Forward/Back Activity Planning for All-student orientation, dance and first day of school Closing Game 5:15 p.m. All day student council members dismissed for the day (non-seniors only) 5:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Dinner in Houghton dining room 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Tuck Run and Organization by Senior Student Council Members 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. All other class officers, unpack, organize and decorate dorm rooms. 1
9:00 p.m. 9:30 p.m. Check-in/ meeting with dorm parent on duty, in dorm for the rest of the evening 11:00 p.m. Lights Out 2
Wednesday, September 6, All boarding students arrive 7:30 a.m. 7:50 a.m. Continental Breakfast for Student Council in Dann Administration lobby 7:45 a.m. Student Council members check-in at Dann Administration lobby 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Student check-in at the Dann Administration Building and Move In 1. Check in at lobby, Obtain a check-in sheet from the front office. 2. Obtain clearance from the business office. 3. Check in with Mr. Navins in his office in Dann, obtain room assignment and keys. 4. Take your student ID. picture with Mr. Giuliano in the library. 5. Obtain Student council help logging into your gmail in the library. 6. Order your uniform pieces with help from student council in the library or computer lab. 7. Sign up for Target, Mall Trips and weekend activities electronically in the library. 8. Go to your room, unpack and set up your room. 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. Lunch in the Houghton dining room 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Student check-in at the Dann Administration Building and Move In (See 8 a.m. -12 p.m. for check-in protocol and steps) 5:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Dinner in Houghton dining room 6:15 p.m. 8:15 p.m. Target Trip/Mall Trip OR continue moving in and setting up 9:00 p.m. 9:30 p.m. Dorm Meetings 10:45 p.m. Lights Out 3
Thursday, September 7, All-Student Orientation 8:00 a.m. -9:00 a.m. Day Student Arrival and Mini- Registration If you did not complete any portion of your registration during the summer dates, this is your hour to complete your tasks. Breakfast for Boarding students, faculty and staff 9:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Program in the Gym Welcome by the Head of School Welcome by Student Council President Overview of the schedule for the day by Dean Williams Who did what game led by Dean Williams with assistance from Student Council 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Games - Divide into groups by classes (Class Advisors will help facilitate) Get to know you bingo Campus Scavenger Hunt 10:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 15 minute break Tuck open 10:45 a.m. -11:45 a.m. New Students Campus tour by Ambassadors in groups of four, Question & Answer session ENL Appointments with Mrs. Lagnese and Ms. Adams Returning Students Core Value Talent Competition in the Gym (40 minutes to prepare, 20 minutes to present), Judged on artistry, singing, rap, skit presentation 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. Lunch in the Houghton dining room 4
Thursday, September 7, All-Student Orientation Continued 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 20 Minute Orientation Meetings by Grade, Students will rotate. The following topics will be covered: Academic Expectations Mrs. Riccardi Room D3 Student Life Expectations Mrs. Williams The Library (Miura side) Residential Life Mr. Navins The Library (Admissions side) Athletics/Health Mr. Townes/Mr.Mapp The Gym Presentation Nurse Mary/Nurse Donna Class Meetings Class Advisors & Class Pres. Tuck Class and Time 1:00 1:20 1:25-1:45 1:50-2:10 2:15-2:35 2:40-3:00 Class of 2018 Room D3 Library (Mr. Navins) Library (Mrs. Williams) The Gym Tuck Class of 2019 Library (Navins) Library (Williams) The Gym Tuck Room D3 Class of 2020 Library (Williams) The Gym Tuck Room D3 Library (Mr. Navins) Class of 2021 The Gym Tuck Room D3 Library (Mr. Navins) Library (Mrs. Williams) Middle Schoolers Tuck Room D3 Library (Mr. Navins) Library (Williams) The Gym 3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Athletic Practices All upper school students must go to sports practice Middle school students may be picked up at 3:15. Upper school students may depart at 5:15. 5:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Dinner in Houghton dining hall 5
6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Target Trip/Mall Trip Games in Tuck, Pool open, Tennis and basketball courts available 8:45 p.m. 10:45 p.m. Dorm movies and popcorn 11:00 p.m. Lights Out 6
8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Breakfast in the Dining Hall 8:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m. Day Students arrive to campus Friday, September 8, All-School Orientation 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Kick-off Assembly in the Gym (Mindfulness and Meditation) 10:45 a.m. 12:00 p.m. ENL Testing Trips to Staples and Whole Foods (Sign up via Google Forms beginning Wednesday, 9/6) 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. Lunch in the dining hall Take Care of Business Hour (Focus on any items you have not completed) Email log-in and set up, Student identification card Library Uniform Ordering Land s End Computer Lab Purchase school ties and polos Dean s office Schedule meetings with Administrators Their offices See dorm parents and teachers with questions Classrooms 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. ENL and Math Testing for new International students (Mrs. Lagnese will provide details) Advisory for all other students (Advisory lists will be posted in Dann Admin building) Ice Breakers, Schedules, Info Sheets, Core Values, Monday morning preparation 3:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Meet your teachers in their classrooms (You must physically walk to every class) 4:15 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Parent Meeting with Administration in the Library (We will review expectations for the year, highlights from the handbook, attendance, uniform, staying on campus overnight and any additional questions parents may have.) Students have free time in Tuck or Dorms. 5:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. All-school Barbecue. Team Choosing. This event is mandatory for all students & faculty. All parents and families are invited and welcomed to attend. 7
Friday, September 8, All-School Orientation Continued Barbecue Begins under the Tent by Houghton Head of School Welcome Student Council President Remarks Red and White Team Captains Opening Remarks Dinner Team Choosing 8:15 p.m. Day Student Dismissal Day students are invited to remain for the movie. 8:15 p.m. 10:15 p.m. Movie and Ice Cream on the Lawn Required for all boarders and dorm parents (All day students are invited and welcome to stay for the movie. It is not required.) 10:30 p.m. Dorm Check-In 11:00 p.m. Lights Out Saturday, September 9 After sports practice, all Day Students are excused for the day. Weekend Activities will commence as published and announced by Mr. Navins on Wednesday, 9/6 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Mandatory athletic practice for all students, boarding and day 11 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Brunch in the dining hall 8
5:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Dinner in the dining hall 9:45 p.m. Dorm parent check-in All students must physically check in face to face. 11:00 p.m. Lights Out 9
11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Brunch in the dining hall 11:45 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Day student arrival to campus Sunday, September 10, All-School Outing Day students are welcome, but are not required to attend Sunday s events 12:00 p.m. 12:15 p.m. Attendance and check-in for all students in gym 12:30 p.m. All buses depart from gym 4:00 p.m. Buses return to campus 4:15 p.m. Day Student pick up at Gym 5:30 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Pizza Party in your dorms 6:15 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Dorm Decorating party and contest 7:00 p.m. 9:30 p.m. Relax in your dorm, prepare for the first day of classes Board games in the library Fun at Tuck 9:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Middle School Dorm Meeting and Chores 9:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Upper School Dorm Meeting and Chores 9:30 p.m. Middle School Lights Out 10:45 p.m. Upper School Lights Out 10