88087 Wyo Sem US handbook.indd - Wyoming Seminary

may be towed away at owner’s expense, or detention may be assigned to students
driving unregistered vehicles. Day students may not use cars from the time their school
day begins until the time of their dismissal without the express permission of a dean.
“Hanging out” in the BPAC parking lot during the school day is not permitted.
Cellular Phones, iPods and Portable Stereos
The policy for boarding students’ cell phones is on page 48. Students are encouraged to
have their cell phones with them while at school, but must have them set to “vibrate”
during the school day. Students may only use cell phones during their free time; not
during classes, assemblies, practices, etc.
Students may not use or wear headphones, iPods or other portable music players during
the academic day other than in study hall, the library or free time outside of class. The
volume must be kept low so that no one else can hear it.
End-of-Year Obligations
The student and his family must meet all financial obligations to the school –
including library fines – before final grades or transcripts are released. All seniors and
postgraduates are expected to fulfill their attendance obligations by taking part in the
Baccalaureate and Commencement exercises.
Excolo
Excolo is a program which combines community service and activities requirements.
The program is designed to help in the development of the whole person through these
out-of-classroom activities. Each student must complete a certain number of hours in
community service. Specific requirements are outlined in the Excolo brochure, also in this
mailing.
Fire Safety
Each building on the campus is equipped with a fire alarm system that is connected
directly to the local fire company. The instructions for activating these alarms are on the
individual alarm boxes. Evacuation instructions are posted in buildings.
More specific instructions will be provided at the beginning of the school year. For safety
reasons, the school considers tampering with fire extinguishers or alarm boxes a serious
matter. Firm disciplinary action and possible monetary fines will be imposed for violations
of the above.
Fireworks
The possession or use of any form of fireworks, firearms, smokebombs, or explosives by
any student while under school supervision is strictly forbidden and can lead to serious
disciplinary action.
Expectations
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