A: Yes. Your child will be assigned a faculty family which provides small group check-in and prayer time with a faculty member Monday through Thursday. Students also have ROK friends which are church members who take time to pray for them, and send gifts and encouragement throughout the school year. Deans are on around the clock and make a point to check in with residents as much as possible. Student Resident Assistants interact with the girls on their hall each evening and report to the dean if a student may be having a rough day or any other concerns.
A: This is exactly what Deans are here for! Feel free to give us a call. We're happy to give an adult perspective, or put eyes and ears on any situation, and intervene where necessary. We'll also help to set up a plan of action if one is needed.
A: Dormitory life can be an adjustment at first. Students must learn to set boundaries and manage their time. New students may experience a normal, but usually short, adaptation period where grades may drop or you hear about small behavioral issues such as room check failures or being late to appointments. However, if the problems persist, it may be best to call a Dean.
A: Deans are here to look out for and educate residents, as well as intervene where necessary. Conflict management, friend issues, loneliness, anxiety, overall school performance or any other emotional concerns are often areas we can partner with you or your student to help resolve. Please reach out and contact us if you have concerns about your child's overall wellbeing. It's what we're here for! But it's not just Deans. Boarding Academy faculty know you can't be around to put eyes on them each day, so we all make a point to look out for and mentor your child. Student leaders (Resident Assistants) are also taught to seek out the students who are struggling and include or guide them.
A: We hope you stay just as involved as you want to be! You are welcome to come up and visit your child, especially on weekends. We have policies in place that help you maintain decision making power, such as our sign-out policy. No student is allowed to leave campus without their parent's consent. If you have concerns, such as cellphone time, we're happy to help you set up restrictions. Most of all, we're here to give you support and back up wherever we can. It's our goal to show teenagers, who so often test the waters, that their parents are a lot more wise and wonderful than they might realize.
At Hadley, residents also have a dorm grade. This does NOT affect GPA or show up on transcripts, but it does keep you in touch with how they're doing with dorm life. You'll have access to room check cleanliness scores, receive notifications about tardies to things like worship, if they were with friends instead of studying during study hall, were up after lights out, or other minor dorm infractions.
A: Many students bring snacks and keep them in their room. We also have a dorm store where residents can purchase food items. Italian Job, a local eatery, delivers to our school as well. The Cafeteria is also always willing to give them the supplies for a good old PB&J if they like.
A: We suggest that students keep only a minimal amount of cash on hand in the dormitory. Though stealing tends to be rare, it is an unfortunate possibility. Of course room keys are always provided, and we encourage that doors are kept locked. Students have week day access to a student bank in the ad building where their money can be kept safely.
A: Yes. Freshmen and Sophomores are required to turn their phones into the Deans' Office every night before study hall. Juniors and Seniors must have theirs turned in 10 minutes before lights out. All students may pick up their phones when the dean opens the office at 6:30 the following morning. Students who are struggling with grades or behavioral issues may incur further restrictions. All students must turn their phones in at 7pm on Friday night and may pick them up again after church on Sabbath. This helps us create a positive, spiritual, and interactive Sabbath experience. If you need to speak with your child during that time, please call the Dean.
A: The Dean carries an on-call cellphone 24/7, and she can get you in touch with your daughter. The dorm also has four phones students may use to contact parents. Evenings (after 5:30 pm) are the easiest time to reach students.
A: If your child isn't feeling well, they should come and see the Dean. Or if they are in the ad building, the Registrar or School Nurse can help. We will give any necessary meds (if you have previously designated permission during registration) and/or place them on sick list. Students remain on sick list until the following morning. While on sick list, they are to stay in their room with no visitors and take time to rest. Meals are brought to them and a Dean checks in regularly. Each time the Dean or the School Nurse checks on your student, you will receive an e-mail stating how your child is doing with symptoms and temperature, or if any medications were administered. If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call the on-call cellphone. If you feel your child may need to see a doctor, we are happy to discuss options for how this can be done. The School Nurse may also contact you with a request that your child see a doctor if she feels it is necessary. We do ask that all routine appointments be taken care of at home.
"The deans have always treated my daughter and our family with kindness and care. Whether it be helping to manage a difficult situation with a friend or helping her when she’s not feeling well they have provided compassion and been a “parent” when we’re not physically there. So grateful for each of them!" - SVA Parent
