Student handbook for 1996-1997 - Southwestern Academy

BOYS’ DRESSBOYS wear a dress shirt and tie, or polo shirt (asdescribed below), slacks with belt, shoes, andsocks. Pants must be dress slacks, traditionallytailored. No jeans, shorts, or informal pants arepermitted, except these may be worn at BeaverCreek when announced by the campus head.Shirts should be traditional-cut dress shirts, eitherlong or short sleeved, in solid colors or stripeswith an appropriate tie. As an alternative to adress shirt, students in grades below 12 th maywear a Southwestern knit polo-type shirt withouta tie, available at student store in several colors.Seniors and Proctors always wear dress shirts andties, and are encouraged to wear blazers orsports coats, except they may wear polos in hotweather when announced by a dean. All shirtsmust be worn tucked into pants. Boys mustbe shaved as needed. One earring may be wornin each ear, but no other body-piercing jewelry.Hair must be neat and clean.APPROPRIATE BOYS’ CLOTHINGDress shirt and tie orSouthwestern Polo shirtTailored slacks with beltTasteful colors and fabricsDress or casual-dress shoes with socksCardigan, crew or V-neck, or turtlenecksweater worn over shirtsBlazer, suit, or sports coat for special daysNOT ACCEPTABLE FOR BOYS*Baggy, jean-style, cargo style, or otherinformal pants; shorts*Any clothes with flashy or advertising designs*Shoes with cleats or high heels, or any boots;thongs or open-back shoes*Wearing no socks or no belt; tennis shoes*Undershirt designs showing through shirt*Tank tops, sweats, hoodies during school time*Head coverings; body-piercing jewelry exceptone earring in each ear*Any oversized clothing, too big for youGIRLS' DRESSGIRLS wear a traditional, button-down, collaredblouse, or polo shirt (as described below), skirt orslacks with belt, shoes, and tights or socks.Skirts are business-styled, not casual, in tastefulcolors and fabrics. Length must be modest, justabove the knee. Slacks must be the woman'scounterpart to the men's tailored slacks. Nojeans or informal pants, except at Beaver CreekCampus when announced. Tops must be tailoredor Oxford-style blouses, with long or shortsleeves. As an alternative to a dress blouse, girlsin grades below 12 th may wear a Southwesternknit polo shirt, which are available at the studentstore in several colors. Seniors and Proctorsalways wear dress blouses, and are encouragedto wear blazers, except they may wear polos inhot weather. All blouses must be worntucked-in, except tailored shirts. Jewelrymust be tasteful; body piercing jewelry otherthan earrings is not permitted. All girls areexpected to wear appropriate undergarments asneeded. Hair must be neat and clean.APPROPRIATE GIRLS’ CLOTHINGCollared blouse or Southwestern Polo Shirt,tucked in, with pleated, A-line, or kickpleatskirt or tailored slacks with beltTasteful colors and fabricsFlat shoes or moderate lug heelsAnkle or knee high socks or tights, orbooties; color-coordinatedCardigan, crew, v-neck, or turtlenecksweaters worn over topsBlazer or suits; dressesNOT ACCEPTABLE FOR GIRLS*Short or tight-fitting clothing*Any clothes with flashy or advertising designs*Platforms or high-heeled shoes; casual boots;thongs or open-back shoes*Fishnet or over-the-knee stockings; designtights; tank tops or short blouses*Shorts, Capri’s, leggings, or jean-cut pants*Sweat shirts, pants, or hoodies duringschool hours6

DRESS QUESTIONS? If you have anyquestions about the dress code, ask a dean,teacher, dorm parent, or student proctor. Theywill be happy to help. In general, remember thatdress should be businesslike and appropriate tothe activity.Words such as “tasteful” and “businesslike” arenot precise, but the campus deans make the finaldecision about what is appropriate.EXAMINATIONS Prepare to do well on examsby keeping up with your work each day. Examsare the most important academic responsibility ofthe term, for assessing your progress and forpreparing to succeed in college. Each quarter - inNovember, April, and at midsummer - the regularclasses for one full week are used for midterms.Semester examinations in February, June,and September are three hours long in eachclass. It is very important for students to be inclass, on time, with correct materials, for exams.If you must miss an exam because of seriousillness you must provide a doctor’s note. You willnot be excused from exams for vacations, doctoror dentist appointments, or for any reason otherthan serious illness. Missed exams must be madeup within one month after a serious illness or thecourse becomes a failure. Missed exams becauseof unexcused absence cannot be made up. Donot make doctor, dentist, or travel plans duringexam times. These are not acceptable excuses.If you have special problems in taking longexaminations, talk with the teacher in advance tomake any special arrangements necessary.GRADING Each teacher gives anacademic grade each quarter for each class.Teachers consider daily work, class participation,homework, special projects, papers, quizzes, andexams for grades. Teachers also give separategrades for classroom conduct and behavior.Our “A” grades are reserved for outstandingachievement. “B” grades are above average, forvery good work. A “C” grade is collegerecommending, our average grade. REVIEWand SKILL classes count for high schoolgraduation, but not for college entrance.Failures are rare and well earned. We do notgrade on a curve. You will not fail if you showappropriate effort and get help when needed.An “I” grade means “Incomplete.” A studenthas a month to complete any missing work forfull credit if excused for sickness. If the work isnot completed in a month, the “I” becomes “F”.The “N” grade is for continuing work. With an“N” grade, the final semester grade will replacethe “N” for double credits.A “PASS” [+] or “FAIL” [-] grade is given forteacher aides and in a few other special cases.A “W” on a report card means “Withdrawal” froma class. This carries no penalty or credit.Report cards are each quarter (November,February, April, June, and August) and eachsemester (February, June, and September).Report cards are shown to students before theyare emailed home on the Friday after exams endif accounts are current. If you have any questionabout your grade or the comments, talk with theteacher immediately so any corrections orchanges can be made before the report is sent.GRADUATION You may receive a collegerecommendingdiploma or high school graduationfrom Southwestern. A student must completefour items to receive a diploma:--earn 240 credits, usually five for eachsemester course, including 40 creditsin physical education or other activities;--meet all ‘a to g’ requirements with acumulative GPA of 2.0 or better;--demonstrate English and math proficiencyand computer literacy (seeproficiency test details on next page.)--complete 100 hours community serviceHigh school graduation, not UC/CSU collegerecommending, is awarded on completion of 240credits, proficiency exams, and communityservice as above, but without meeting the ‘a to g’requirements or the college-recommending GPA.We count all credits earned at other high schoolsin the United States. Up to 60 credits a year forsecondary work completed in other countries oron line may be counted. We evaluate creditsfrom other schools, including on-line courses, tobe sure they are college preparatory coursesbefore we include them for graduationrequirements. Credits earned after leavingSouthwestern cannot be counted for our diploma.If you miss more than five days of classes persemester, ten class days a year, you lose a creditin each class for every ten days missed.7

The “a to g” areas are:--HISTORY/SOCIAL STUDIES - 30 credits, with10 required to be in United States History, 10 requiredin World Cultures/Geography, 10 required in USGovernment/Economics.--ENGLISH - 40 credits, including at least a year ofliterature. All students must take an English class eachsemester, even if 40 credits have been earned already.All English classes will include frequent writing and thereading of literature. (ESL 3 with minimum A/B grade inReading 3 and Writing 3 may substitute for English I.)--MATHEMATICS - 30 credits required, 40preferred, including elementary and advanced algebra,geometry or IMP/Interactive programs, advanced math.--LABORATORY SCIENCES - 20 credits required,30 preferred, in lab science providing fundamentalknowledge in at least two areas: biology, chemistry,organic chemistry, physics. Earth/space science coursesmust include basics of biology, chemistry, or physics.--A LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH - 20credits of same language; 30 credits preferred.--VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS (VPA) -10 credits in the same discipline of music, or visual art,or drama/theater.--ELECTIVES – 50 credits minimum, of which atleast 10 must be in college preparatory courses.In addition to the “a/g”:--PHYSICAL EDUCATION - 40 credits, 10 a year.(Other physical activities may be substituted IF astudent has obtained permission IN ADVANCE fromthe director of athletics, and if the student submitscertification of the activity by the end of the semester.)Some classes may be repeated for elective credit. ESL3 classes with a minimum AB grade in Reading 3 andWriting 3 fulfill English 1; other ESL classes do not.Transition classes earn full credit. The headmaster maywaive any requirement when clearly warranted.PROFICIENCY EXIT EXAMS to be consideredfor graduation are:ENGLISH NATIVE SPEAKERS – WrAP with score of 5.OTHERS – TOEFL IBT 79/80 or higher, WrAP withsuburban stanine of 5 or higher, or Accuplacerwith 100 average on all three sections.(Examined only twice per year.)MATH PROFICIENCY of Algebra II with collegerecommendinggrade, or passing a composite exam.JUNIOR HIGH PROMOTION requires successfulcompletion of at least five middle-schoolacademic classes each year. Lists of prospective8 th and 12 th grade graduates are posted inFebruary. If your name is not listed and it shouldbe, see your advisor or a dean.GRADUATION CEREMONIES for February,June, and September graduates are held in SanMarino each June for students at both campuses.Information and participation forms are sent tocandidates for graduation and parents in March.Participation is voluntary, but stronglyencouraged to celebrate this important passagein life. There is an absolute deadline on theform’s return to order the materials for theceremonies. Late forms will prevent participation.Graduating Seniors prepare their personal sectionin the school yearbook, a reading or otherperformance piece for the Baccalaureate service,and a talk for the Commencement program.There are deadlines for each of these requiredpreparations. Seniors must meet thesesubmission deadlines to be eligible forparticipation in the program. The graduatingclass divides into committees to plan activities,with everyone participating. Graduation this yearwill be held on Thursday, June 5, 2014.HOLIDAYS In addition to the longvacations for Thanksgiving, Christmas/NewYear’s, Spring, and Summer, there are fiveweekdays each year when Southwestern’s officesare closed and no classes are held.During 2014, school holidays are:Friday, February 14 Post-Exam BreakMonday, February 17 Presidents’ DayMonday, May 26 Memorial DayFriday, July 4 Independence DayMonday, September 1 Labor DayMeals are always served, and there are activitiesand supervision on any holidays or weekends forstudents staying on campus.In order to have the minimum number of schooldays in our calendar, Southwestern does NOTtake holidays for Columbus Day in October,Veterans Day in November, King Day in January,or Lincoln’s Birthday in February. These areregular school days, and all students must be oncampus and in classes as usual.HOMEWORK Teachers give homework eachday. In high school, you should spend at least20 to 30 minutes each night for EACHCLASS. If you have finished specific writtenassignments for the day, use this time to reviewearlier work in the class or to work on long-termprojects or independent reading.If you fail to do your homework, see the“OPPORTUNITY” section on page 10.8

Homework assignments are also given for each ofthe three long vacations - Fall, Winter, and Spring– and are due the day classes resume. Vacationassignments are posted at the school’s website:www.SouthwesternAcademy.edu.Summer vacation reading is required and bookreports are due in September. A list ofrecommended books is on Southwestern’swebsite under “CURRENT STUDENTS”.It is always your responsibility to get any missingassignments from the teachers, and to get thoseassignments completed and submitted. If youhave a question or problem, email your teacheror leave a message on the teacher’s voicemail.Students are expected to use correctspelling, vocabulary, grammar, and neatwriting or word processing in all classes,not just in English classes. Learn toproofread carefully.Head your papers with your name in the top rightcorner, then the date and the class.Do not use paper torn out of spiral notebooks.Teachers will not accept such papers.If your work is careless or sloppy, it will bereturned to you by the teacher, not graded, to beredone in “Opportunity” that day.HONORS AND AWARDS Several honors aregiven each June for full-time students who havedone outstanding work all year in all classes, orshown special improvements and efforts. Ourtop awards are the GOLD AWARD for straight Aor AB annual grades in all academic subjects, andthe SILVER AWARD for straight B (not BC)annual grades. All students who qualify willreceive these important awards. Students aredisqualified if they break the honor code.HONORS – the DEANS’ LIST - requires asemester 3.0 GPA in all academic classes.HONORS for especially outstanding work in ourdifferent subject areas, and other awards fromour Trustees and from the San Marino HistoricalSociety and other groups are given as part of ourgraduation day ceremonies.An OUTSTANDING STUDENT is also selectedwhen a senior class member excels in academics,athletics, citizenship, leadership, and service.HONOR STATEMENT You will be asked toread, agree to, sign, and remember this honorsstatement:“As a member of the academic communityat Southwestern Academy, I hold theseprinciples essential to a well-functioningsociety.--Because I believe in the highest standardof personal and academic conduct, I willmaintain my integrity and self-respect. Iwill make only choices that help mesucceed in life.--Because I respect other individuals, I willrefrain from doing or saying anything thatwould harm another person.--Because I respect the property of others,I find that vandalism, theft (including theftof other people’s ideas or work byplagiarism), or any abuse of other personsor their property are always completelyunacceptable.--Because I respect the environment I willendeavor to protect and conserve ournatural resources for future generations.--I will endeavor to be a good model forothers and encourage others to be goodcitizens with self-respect and respect forothers, their property, and our naturalenvironment.”The Honor Statement is also expressed by all thegreat religions of the world through the famedGolden Rule:“Do unto othersas you would have others do unto you.”In Southwestern’s Tradition of the Axe,honoring Eighth Grade graduates entering highschool, there is a thought from Shakespeare thatexpresses the Honor Statement another way:“To thine own self be true,and it will follow as the night the day,thou canst not then be false to any man”... be true to yourself, and you cannot cheat,steal, or hurt someone else.Each person in our school community mustunderstand these basic rules and pledge to live bythem.9

INCIDENTALS Your “incidentals” account is likea bank account with the school. Your studentnumber is the account number. Your parentsdeposit money for you to draw against to buybooks, clothing, sundries, school supplies,postage, insurance, travel, and other needs, andto draw from for weekend cash and activities.Off campus transportation costs are dividedamong students who go. When the balance islow, the school’s business office asks parents tomake another deposit. Any credit balance will berefunded to your parents a month after you leaveSouthwestern. Itemized incidentals statementsare sent to your parents each month. The schoolmakes no profit from incidentals, but does addany charges for taxes, shipping, travel agentservice fees, or for issuing checks. See page 23.INTERNET Southwestern offers Internetaccess so you can do valuable research onlinewhile learning technological skills to be successfulin today’s world. San Marino libraries, offices,dorm rooms, and classrooms are connected to aT1 broadband cable. Beaver Creek also has a T1line to facilitate Internet use. Most campus areasare covered by Wi-Fi.Unfortunately, there are problems with theInternet. Some sites are objectionable andinappropriate. The school’s LANs have filters toblock objectionable material; sometimes thesealso prevent serious research in some topics. Ifyou are blocked from materials you need, see acomputer teacher to gain access. Some studentstake materials off the net and pretend it is theirown work – cheating. Teachers use resourcesdesigned to catch such plagiarism, and willpunish students who cheat. Viruses can spreadto our computers and software. Never open anemail attachment that could have a virus.All students sign a computer use agreement. Ifyou abuse the Net, by cheating, playing games ordownloading movies or music during academictime, or by demonstrating poor behavior in yourInternet use, you will be denied access. We offerthese broadband Internet services to you forresponsible use. Computer teachers will explainthe rules and use policy with you. Should youhave any questions, ask them.LIBRARY The library collections at bothcampuses are small but helpful. The San MarinoPublic Library, the Huntington Library, andCaltech Libraries can be accessed through CrowellLibrary in San Marino from all classrooms andlibraries at our campuses, and from the computercenter at each campus. Beaver Creek studentsuse the Northern Arizona University Library andthe Cottonwood and Sedona Public Libraries.Many other files of information are available online. Ask a teacher for help if you need it.Encyclopedias, dictionaries, and other referencebooks may not be taken from the libraries.Reading and research books may be checked outas needed, but must be returned to the rightlibrary as soon as you are through so otherstudents may use them. The user must replaceany lost or damaged books.If you cannot find what you are seeking, ask ateacher or librarian for help. If we do not haveit, we will help you find it.LOCKERS Lockers for books, P.E. clothing, andyour possessions are assigned you at the SanMarino Campus. Your locker numbers are listedon the front sheet of this handbook. Lockboxesare in dorms for laptops and other electronics.Padlocks are available to keep books andmaterials from disappearing. If you need help inopening your locker, ask at the Student Office.Never leave books or materials on the topof lockers or outside on benches or tables.OPPORTUNITY This is a special, carefullymonitored study time for students who have notcompleted a day’s homework satisfactorily.“Opportunity” is held each afternoon from 2:50 to3:30 with the teacher whose work you missed.Nothing else but homework may be done.Teachers who want to give you the chance tosucceed make a list each day of poor or missinghomework. Teachers are available to help you.It is best to do your work correctly the first time -but if you get behind, “OPPO” is there to help.Students may not go to sports, go home or todorms, or otherwise ditch “OPPO” or they will bepunished for a class cut.Students receiving a “DEFICIENCY NOTICE” -meaning class work is below what the teacher(and you) know you can do - stay in “OPPO” eachday until the deficiency is removed.PROCTORS Students are chosen each year forthe honor and responsibility of being Proctors.Proctors study peer counseling, tutor otherstudents during the term, monitor the librariesand computer rooms, advise students on schoolrules and procedures, and assist in maintainingan orderly school. Proctors receive some specialprivileges, while assuming extra duties. MostProctors are juniors or seniors who havedemonstrated strong leadership and positivecitizenship. See page 24 for names of Proctors.10

SICKNESSES There is a limit of tenexcused sick days per school year beforecredits start to be lost. Compulsoryattendance laws require that students must notexceed ten absences a year. If you feel betterduring the day, you may resume afternoonclasses with permission from the student office.If you are sick and miss a class, you must getyour homework assignments. You have a day tomake up work for each day you are sick.Commuting (“day”) students or parents must callthe student office each morning beforeeight a.m. to report illness. In San Marino, callthe Student Office voicemail at 626-799-5010x2208 before 8 a.m. to record absences.Students must bring an excuse note from aparent on returning to school. Turn thisnote in to the Student Office to avoid unexcusedabsences being recorded.Dorm students must have permission from adorm parent or Student Office to stay in dorms.If you become sick during class or during the day,get permission from the teacher to go to theStudent Office for assistance.--ESL students may not do their listening practiceduring study halls.--you may not be out of your seat without permission ofthe study hall supervisor.--you may use laptop computers for academic work,but never for games or entertainment during the schoolday or at study times. Don’t ever leave a laptop lyingaround. Never recharge them in study hall or classes.--you must pick up trash and tidy your area before youare dismissed.--desks must be clear overnights and on weekends.Books and personal belongings should not be left instudy hall during the day. Use your book locker.TEAMS Students are divided into four teamsunder the leadership of the Student Council. Onentering Southwestern, each student becomes anAce (Green), Deuce (Blue), Joker (Yellow), orKing (Red), and participates with his or herteams in special activities throughout the year.Points are totaled all year, and the winning teamhas a special time in June. Your own team islisted at the front of the “Red Book”. Eventsstart the first week of the school year.STUDY HALL RULES It is important tomaintain a quiet atmosphere for serious studying.These rules will be followed for all afternoon,evening, or “Opportunity” study halls:--bring your Red Book with your homeworkassignments listed.--you may not talk at any time, except with the studyhall supervisor in a whisper at his or her desk. Raiseyour hand and wait for the supervisor to recognize youbefore you leave your desk.--only one student at a time may go to restrooms or fora drink. Supervisors will monitor to be sure that only areasonable time is spent away from study. Cell phonesmay not be used during restroom trips.--you may study together, but only if thesearrangements have been made with a supervisor beforethe start of a study hall.--designated Proctors, T.A.s, and other student tutorswill be available to give extra help as needed with theclass teacher’s permission.--you may not eat, drink, or have food or beverages inthe study halls at any time.--you may not listen to music in study halls. You maynot use headphones, cell phones, laptops or otherelectronics during study time without a teacher’s OK.TRANSCRIPTS Your student transcript - the listof all classes and grades you have taken atSouthwestern and previous schools - is kept atthe Records Office in San Marino. Check yourtranscript occasionally, to be sure classes, grades,and community service credits are properly listed.If you need a transcript for college applications orotherwise you must request it in writing at theRecords Office. Transcripts are your privaterecords. You must sign a form to havetranscripts sent to colleges.There is no charge to current students fortranscripts. There is a $5 charge to formerstudents for records taken from storage.Transcripts cannot be sent when businessaccounts are past due.Graduating seniors need a final transcript sentafter graduation to the college they are entering.Sign a request to do this from the Records Office.VISITORS ON CAMPUS Any visitor, includingparents and friends, must have approval from thestudent or business office to be on campus.Visitor sticker badges will be issued and must bevisible while on campus.11

ATHLETICS AT SOUTHWESTERNFOLLOW THE SUN!Our teams are called the SOUTHWESTERNSUN - HOT at both our California and Arizonacampuses. That’s SUN, by the way - never“Suns”. There is only one SUN. We play to win,to gain skills, and especially to have fun.Sports are important at Southwestern. Our CIF(California Interscholastic Federation) and CSC(Community Sports Conference in Arizona) teamshave won many championships in soccer, crosscountry, baseball, volleyball, basketball, andtrack. There are also opportunities in swimming,tennis, track and field, weight training, horsebackriding, and golf. The athletic director may beable to provide other sports if you ask.ATHLETIC RULES You are alwaysexpected to show good sportsmanship. You maynot swim, horseback ride, hike, or use gyms orweight equipment without a coach’s or teacher’sapproval in advance. Safety is a main concern.Don’t climb, throw, wrestle, hit, or act in a waythat can hurt you or others around you. Allpossession or use of creatine or other bodybuilding supplements is forbidden and may resultin disqualification from any sports activities.Students must meet CIF rules and maintain a 2.0semester GPA to participate in team competition.DRESS The team coach will advise you what isappropriate for each sport. For P. E. each day,Southwestern P. E. shorts, T-shirts, athleticshoes, and sweat shirts and pants are required.DRESSING PERIOD There is a brief periodafter classes, before P. E. or varsity practices orgames, to change. Be quick - the time is short.Dorm students dress in their rooms. Daystudents may not enter any dorms.In San Marino, girls and commuting boys changein the gym. The girls’ locker and shower area isreached by walking along the red west borderarea of the gym floor. Please don’t step on themain gym floor without proper gym shoes, as thiscan scratch our fine floor. Coaches will be inthe gym and dorms to supervise changing.LETTER CLUB Players who receiveparticipation certificates in a varsity or juniorvarsity sport, AND who receive the coach’srecommendation based on good effort andsportsmanship, have lettered and may join theLETTER CLUB. They may buy and wear letterjackets. Requirements for letters are availablefrom the athletic director.PHYSICAL EDUCATION P. E. is a daily class,required of all students unless an approvedmedical excuse or an approved alternativeexercise plan is filed with the Athletic Director inadvance of the semester. Students who havemedical excuses on file must check in daily withthe coach and must be on the field, even if theycannot participate.The campus director of athletics is the person toapprove any changes from regular P. E.Alternative exercises must be certified in writingat the end of each semester by the supervisor ofthe alternative plan.The P. E. coaches try to plan activitiesappropriate to each age and interest. Talk witha coach if you have any idea, complaint, problem,or need in sports.During P. E. time, NO STUDENT may be indorms or other buildings without getting aspecial excuse in advance.P. E. UNIFORMS Sweats, T-shirts, and shortsare available at the student store at bothcampuses when classes begin. Be careful tomark your P. E. clothes with your name, and towash new red clothes separately from the whites(or all the whites will be pink!). Socks and shoesmust be worn for all sports except - of course -swimming. Don’t walk outdoors barefoot ateither campus, to keep from cutting your feet.SPORTS AWARDS At a Sports AwardsBanquet held in San Marino each spring, playersfrom every varsity and junior varsity team arerecognized with a participation certificate. Ineach sport, coaches select a Most Valuable, MostInspirational and Most Improved Player.The year’s “Outstanding Athlete” is alsoannounced and honored at the banquet, with hisor her name added to the plaque in the SanMarino gym foyer listing all our OutstandingAthletes since 1924.TEAM UNIFORMS Players on our CIFand CSC teams get uniforms from the coach ormanager of the sport. You must use, clean, andtake care of your uniforms.In some sports, all or some uniform items may beindividually purchased to fit. Coaches will helpyou buy these at local stores if you areparticipating on a varsity sport that requiresspecial uniforms or equipment12

DORM LIFEThese rules need full support from allstudents to keep dorms safe, clean, andquiet homes for the residents.ASSIGNMENTS Your Dorm and roomassignments and roommates are made by theStudent Office to balance students by interestsand native languages. If you want to changerooms or roommates, ask at the Student Office.If it is possible we will help, but we cannotguarantee that changes can be made.ATLANTIC DORMS The girls’ dorms at theCalifornia campus are on Atlantic Blvd. inAlhambra, just under a mile from the San MarinoCampus (see the map on page 36). Shops andmovies are in easy walking distance. Four dormparents live there, and transport girls to campusfor breakfast and back to dorms after dinner.BED TIMES Each dorm has a lights off quiettime. It is important to be quiet after lights gooff, so you and others can rest. Use ofcomputers, cell phones, or other electronics is notpermitted after lights out.BLUE CARDS San Marino resident students aregiven a Privilege Card, or “Blue Card”, for twopurposes. First, it indicates what your point totalwas from the previous week, and thus what yourprivileges will be for the current week. Second,the card is used to “check out,” to let your dormparent know when you are leaving campus (ifyou have earned that privilege). When you checkout, you leave the card with your dorm parent,and you get the card back when you return.CLEANLINESS AND ORDER You areresponsible for having your dorm room clean andin good order each day before morning assembly.You must make your bed, pick up your clothes,and put them in drawers or hang them up. Youmay not leave clothes or shoes on the floor.Dorm supervisors will inspect rooms eachmorning. If your room is not neat, you will becalled from breakfast to straighten things up.COOKING/HEATING No cooking, or equipmentfor cooking, cooling, or heating, may be allowedin dorms because of fire and health rules. Ironsand hair dryers may be used with care. Desktopsizestereos, laptop or notebook computers, ormusical instruments are OK unless restricted bythe dorm parent because of misuse.Electric heaters, refrigerators, electricblankets, rice or coffee pots, hot plates,and other cooking equipment are notallowed because of fire and health hazard. Ifyou are not sure what is OK, ask.COMPUTERSDorm students maybring and use laptop or notebook computers andhand-held computer games with earphones, notspeakers. Computers may not be used after lightsout. PC’s are available at both campuses. If youhave a laptop, register it with the police, clearlyengrave it with your name, and keep it in the safein your room secure from theft.DAMAGE You are financially responsiblefor any damage repair or special cleaning neededin your dorm room. You will be charged if yourdorm is in damaged or dirty shape.DOOR LOCKS All dorm rooms have individualkey-card locks. Be careful not to lose your keycard. Recoding and replacement cards areavailable at the student office for a $10 charge.EARTHQUAKE HAZARDS Do not put objectson walls, shelves, or overhead that could fall andhurt in an earthquake. This is particularlyimportant in California, but earthquakes canhappen in Arizona too. Your dorm parent willcheck for hazards; please cooperate.EMERGENCY EXITS Each California dormhas emergency exits in addition to regular doors;Arizona dorms have direct exits. Exits must bekept clear of any block of an exit. Dorms areinspected by the fire departments, who can fineyou if you have hazards. Do not keep trunks,boxes, or suitcases in dorm rooms. Take themto the storage room.EXTENSION CORDS Fire laws do not allowextension cords. If you need a longer cord toplug something in, get a surge protector.FIRE HAZARDS No open flames and nothinghot or burning can be in dorms. No cooking,candles, halogen lamps, incense, heating,cigarettes, matches, or appliances are allowed.Irons and hair dryers are permitted, but becareful to turn these off after use.FOOD Do not keep food or drinks open indorms. Use plastic containers to store food.Throw out any wrappers or drink containers rightafter use so ants or mice don’t get in dormrooms. No carry-out or delivered food may beordered during the week. Food must be eatenoutside on picnic tables, not in dorms.13

FURNISHINGS Dorm rooms include a twinbed, desks, chairs, and in California a lockablecabinet. Lockboxes are available for purchase atthe Arizona campus. There is separate lockedstorage space for large suitcases and trunks thatcannot be kept in the dorm room. A recreationroom or living room is near or in each dorm, withTVs, DVD/VCRs, and computer connections.GYM, SHOPS, POOL You can getpermission from your dorm parent to use thegym, pool, or work in shops, or study in thelibrary or study hall, before bedtime. BeaverCreek students must have a group of three andget permission from a teacher before swimming.These privileges will be taken away if they areabused.HAZARDS As in most homes andbusinesses, our janitors and maintenance peopleuse some cleaners, paints, and materials thatcontain chemicals dangerous to health. Theschool community is warned that these chemicalsare used, and that these chemicals may causecancer or other problems and must be avoided.Our campuses have been inspected for asbestosand lead hazards and are clear of these problems.Safety information and our management plan forhazards are available through the directors ofoperations at either campus. Report any hazardsor questions to them.INSPECTIONS Dorm supervisors and otherschool officials have the right to check dorms andpersonal belongings. Governmental officials,such as police and fire, can also inspect, and canuse trained dogs with school permission.Southwestern will not tolerate drugs, weapons,alcohol, or other illegal materials on campus.The school may inspect student areas and roomson occasion to protect our community. Youshould keep your property locked, but you mustopen any boxes or locked areas if a supervisorrequests this. We suggest you keep an extra keyor the combination to a lock with your dormparent, in case the original is lost or forgotten.You will be asked to be present during anyinspection if this is practical.LAUNDRY Coin-operated washing machinesand dryers are available. You can ask forquarters as part of your weekly cash request. Ifyou need help in operating them, or in sortingclothes - separating white, colored, and specialclothes – ask your dorm parent. Please keeplaundry rooms clean and keep lint from filters. Ifthere is any problem with a machine, please tellthe Business Office so they can be serviced bythe company owning them.LEAVING CAMPUS All students must sign outany time before leaving campus for any reason.Sign back in upon returning. It is important thatwe know where you are. During the day, thesign-out book is in the Student Office; afterhours, sign out with the dorm parents on duty. Ifleaving with parents or friends, an adult must gowith you to sign out and must show identificationto a school staff member. These procedures arevery important for your safety.MAIL Student mail and faxes will be passedout each day during the afternoon assembly. Ifyou want to mail letters, put them in the slot ofthe Student Office door at either campus. Wewill weigh and put stamps on for you, but be sureyour own name is on the letter. When mailing toother countries, write the name of the country inEnglish at the bottom right corner of theenvelope (the rest of the address may be inanother language).MATTRESS COVERS State laws require youto cover your mattress with a plastic or clothcover. These are available at the student store,or may be purchased at drug or discount stores.See your dorm parent if you need a cover.PETS Sorry, no pets. All are forbidden by thehealth department. No animals may be indoors.RECREATION ROOMS You may use thevarious dormitory TV and recreation rooms unlessa behavior problem has caused the supervisors toclose one temporarily. Each user is alwaysresponsible for cleaning up afterwards.RELIGIOUS SERVICES If you wish to attendreligious services off campus, ask at the StudentOffice. Churches, temples, and mosques of allfaiths are available near our campuses. Talkwith your dorm parent to find out how you canattend the services of your choice.Southwestern will help with the Ramadan fast forMuslim students and the Seder observance forJewish students. Please let the Student Officeknow about your needs.SICKNESSES When you are sick, inform yourdorm parent or the Student Office. At the RanchCampus, check with the Dean or the dutyteacher. They will administer proper treatment oradvice for minor illness. If it is serious, they willhelp you get to a doctor or hospital. If you areexcused from classes because you are not well,you need bed rest without electronics.14

--SICK BOYS must go to dorms or a sick room,after checking with the Student Office; SICKGIRLS go to the sick rooms.--You MAY NOT have visitors during the day.--You are to remain in bed unless you come tothe Student Office before noon to reenter classes.--Meals will be brought to you. Do not come tothe dining rooms.--No television, cell phones, video games, orcomputers may be used while sick. You canlisten to music or study if you feel strong enough.--At a fire alarm you must go outside. Grab ablanket from your bed to keep yourself warm.STORAGE There are storage rooms inPioneer Hall, at the Atlantic Dorms, and in astorage bay at Beaver Creek. Suitcases, boxes,trunks, and other packing materials must neverbe left in dorms, especially on the floors. Duringvacations, you may leave clothes and otherproperty in these storerooms if you are returning,but not left in dorms because visitors occasionallyuse our dorm rooms. See your dorm parent fordetails on how to store your things.TELEVISIONS School TVs with DVD/VCRs areavailable for all dorms and assembly areas. InCalifornia, the school TVs can receive cablestations and movie channels; in Arizona, they areconnected to a satellite dish.All students are welcome to bring favorite videos.Ask approval from a staff member if you wish toplay them. American videos require NTSCcoding, different from most other countries.UTILITIES To save energy for our world,turn off lights, computers, or appliances that arenot in use, and shut off unneeded water. Keepdoors and windows closed in rooms that arebeing heated or cooled. Take short showers tosave both water and the energy needed to pumpand heat our water. We all must save - for ourfuture. To help, our school has installed a solarelectric cogeneration system at the San MarinoCampus, generating enough electricity on sunnydays to service our neighborhood.VACATIONS International students may stayin dorms for all or part of any vacations at noextra charge, but arrangements must be madewith the Student Office in advance. There is anextra charge if students leave early or return lateand need special tutoring to catch up with classesAmerican boarding students may stay on campusin emergencies or under special circumstances.There is a fee for their vacation room and board.Southwestern provides food service, activities,and supervision each day of the year.VALUABLES Never keep money, passports,cameras, or other expensive things unsecured indorms. We would like to think everyone ishonest, but some people are tempted to steal.Extra care must be taken with laptops, as theyare easily stolen. Register them with the police,and identify them with your name and studentnumber. Do not ever leave a laptopunattended, inside or outside. Use the safesin dorms to keep laptops secure when not in use.Keep passports, tickets, and all cash at theStudent Office. Make sure that your propertyis clearly marked with your name. Engravingtools are available through the Student Office.It is extremely important not to keeppassports in dorms. Passports are not neededwhile you are inside the United States, except asidentification at off-campus testing such as theSATs. Passports are very difficult to replace.Passports must be kept in a safe at the StudentOffice at all times. If you check a passport outfor testing or take one for international travel,remember to return it the next school day.VISITING IN OTHER DORMS You cannotvisit in dorms other than your own, including onporches of dorms, without specific permissionfrom the dorm parent. (Proctors on duty areexcepted.) You can meet your friends in therecreation rooms or other places on campus.Be alert for and report strangers in dorms. Let anadult know if you see anyone on campus whodoes not belong here.Commuting (“day”) students or outsidersdo not belong in dorms.WALLS Nothing should be hung on walls thatwill hurt the paint or wood - no nails or glues. Ifyou need help hanging something, ask your dormparent or at the Student Office.No offensive materials can be posted. Ask yourdorm parent if you are not sure if something isappropriate.15

WHAT TO BRING FOR DORMSDorm students need to furnish bedding and maywant to bring some additional items for comfort:NEEDED FOR DORMS:--Twin-bed sheets (39x75”) blankets, bedspread--Pillow and pillow cases; mattress cover--Pajamas or nightgown; bathrobe--Slippers and/or shower thongs--Personal toiletriesDORM FURNISHINGS:Dorms at both campuses have twin beds, desks,chairs, dressers or shelves, closet areas withsmall safes for laptops, etc. A recreation room orliving room near each dorm has television andDVD/VCR players.All dorm rooms have high-speed broadbandInternet connections.Bedding and other dorm items can be purchasedlocally after arrival. Your dorm parents will helpyou shop for any necessary items.NOT ALLOWED IN DORMS:--Bath towels; wash cloths--Clothes hangers--Alarm clock or clock radio--Any heating, cooling, or cooking devices; nohotpots, rice pots, refrigerators, coffee makers,etc. are allowed for fire and health safety--Halogen or incandescent lamps (florescent orLED lamps only)--Padlocks for two lockers--Large TV’s or large stereosOPTIONS YOU MAY BRING FOR DORMS:--Small throw rug--Desk lamp, but only florescent--refrigerator or food storage units--Other furniture--Suitcases or trunks (there are storage roomsavailable near all dorms for your luggage).--Posters or pictures – G or PG only, please--small stereo with earphones--hair dryer, iron--laptop, tablet, or notebook computer, withearphones (but no speakers)REMEMBER: MARK YOUR NAME clearly andpermanently on your clothing andbelongings. Register any laptops or othervaluable electronics with the policethrough the student office (be sure to havethe serial number recorded separately).Clearly marked property can usually be returnedquickly if lost. Your student number is alsohelpful for identification.16

COMMUTING STUDENTSGENERAL PROCEDURES Commuting students,living at home, should come to campus on schoolmornings by eight a.m..Commuting students must be in their seatsin the assembly room by 8:10 sharp.Commuting students may go home at 4:30 ifthey have no detentions. All students areencouraged to stay on campus for sports eventsand other activities.Students may never leave campus withoutpermission from the school office, evenafter regular school hours.Commuting students are invited to participate inall school activities and athletics, and are requiredto attend P.E., lunch, “Opportunity,” anydetentions, and a few special programs duringthe year.Lunch is served to all students on campus.Commuting students are expected at the lunchtable, and may not bring or order food or drink tocampus.Breakfast, dinner, or overnight stays on campuscan be arranged, but students must talk withsomeone in the Student Office in advance. Signthe book in the Senior Dining Room for extrameals, which are charged to your incidentals.Commuting students must stay after classes fordetentions, for “Opportunity” tutoring help fromteachers, or for academic deficiencies. Thisincludes Friday afternoons. (The secret: besure to get your work done on time!)IF SICK Be sure a parent telephonesthe school each day if you are sick at home or ifyou will be late.Our voice mail takes messages any hour:Call 626-799-5010, then press 2-208.Please call this number before 8:00 a.m. eachmorning that you are absent, so your teacherscan keep work for you. If you are able to dohomework, ask for this to be faxed or e-mailed toyou. Remember that you will lose credits in eachclass for more than 10 absences a year.When you return to school, you must bringa note from a doctor or parent to beexcused and to reenter classes.DORMS Commuting students are not allowed toenter dorm rooms or any staff member’s privateapartment on campus at any time. Meet friendsin the recreation rooms, assembly rooms, classes,meals, or other public places on campus.DRESS Commuting students are expected tofollow the dress code carefully and to beappropriately dressed from the time they arriveon campus through the day.As long as you are on campus, all dressrules still apply - there are no “after schoolhours” at Southwestern.You can dress for P.E. and sports in uniform, orin informal dress after sports, but always withinthe dress code. Students will be sent home tocorrect any unsatisfactory dress.DRIVING To drive a car to campus, youmust have permission from parents AND from theschool office. A permission form is available withspace for you to list your insurance and carinformation. This form also lists the simple rulesfor driving to and from Southwestern:--no giving rides to other students,--no using or going to a car during theschool day, and--designated parking places.Any abuse of the driving privilege means astudent may lose permission to drive to campus.Of course, driving slowly and safely aroundcampus is extremely important.PARKING Students with schoolpermission to drive to campus must park on theschool side of Monterey Road between LincolnHall and the Gym in California, or along the waterstream in Arizona.Students may not go to their cars duringthe day, and may not give rides to otherstudents.PROGRAMS Commuting students areencouraged to attend as many of the school’sevening programs as possible, includingInternational Dinners, music, sports activities,plays, and student government meetings.RULES All Southwestern’s usual rulesapply to commuting students wheneverthey are on or around campus at any timeor on any school-sponsored trip or activity.17

PRIVILEGES AND PENALTIESStudents who contribute to the schoolcommunity, who behave and help the group,receive special privileges and rewards.Students who disturb, disrupt, and keep othersfrom learning must put something back to replacewhat they hurt. This is the basis of our systemof commendations and penalties.You are expected to care for others as well asyourself, to be on time, neatly dressed, andinterested in learning. Our system of remindersis to help you develop the strength to disciplineyourself.Faculty, staff, and proctors will assign penaltiesfor breaking rules, and will explain the reasonsfor any penalties. These same people will giveplus points for the good things you do.There are three levels to our discipline system -the first level is points, the second level isdetentions, and the third level is suspensionsor expulsions.LEVEL ONE - POINTSTo handle matters of a minor nature, the pointsystem gives rewards for good behavior andpunishments for such things as lateness,untidiness, and minor misconduct.Positive points are awarded for behavior abovethat which is expected, personal bests, kindnessto others, and any behavior which showsinitiative in helping build a better schoolcommunity.Negative points are given by teachers or proctorsfor such actions as being tardy (one point foreach five minutes), coming to class without booksor materials, being untidy or leaving a mess (oneor two), spitting, chewing gum or eating in class(two), disturbing a class (one or two), minordress code violations such as outdoor wear inclass (two), and “public display of affection”(anything beyond hand-holding that callsattention to itself, one or two points).Negative points will be worked off at the rate offour per hour, unless the job is extremelyunpleasant, when more credit may be awardedby the supervisor. Points are worked off afterschool hours and the work is supervised.Negative points remaining at the end of the weekbecome detentions.LEVEL TWO - DETENTIONSA detention is given by staff members (but notProctors) for more serious issues. Eachdetention means one hour of writing or copyingmaterials related to the offense, or one hour ofphysical work, at the discretion of the supervisor.Detention will be served after P. E. class, startingat 4:30. Detentions are also served onweekends. On receiving a detention, a studentmust surrender the blue card. All privileges suchas weekend trips will be forfeited until thedetention is served.Detention hours are given for such things asbeing with a smoker, dress code violations,cutting a class (two penalties); cutting anappointment or meal (one penalty), being upafter curfew, being out of the area*, hazing, orexcess points at the end of the week.*Being out of the area means being in placeswhere students do not belong. Classrooms,study halls, rest rooms, play fields, and picnictable areas are acceptable areas during thenormal class day. Being behind the gym, chapel,storage buildings; in dorms other than your own,or in classrooms after hours without permission,is not acceptable and out of the area.In San Marino, being east of the outdoorbasketball court, around the gardens or drivewayof Veronda Place, or on the south side ofFounders’ Hall dorms, is considered being out ofthe area and is punishable with detentions.At Beaver Creek, being outside the circle ofbuildings is generally considered out of the area.See page 25 for rules on where you cannot go atour campuses.Notification of detentions earned will becommunicated to parents, and also kept onpermanent student records.LEVEL THREE - SUSPENSIONSOther more serious offenses such as vandalism,fighting, smoking, major cheating or hazing,theft, opposite sex in dorms or bathrooms, offcampus without permission, or having illegalsubstances or materials, will result in suspensionor expulsion from Southwestern at therecommendation of the disciplinary committeeand review of the committee’s recommendationsby the headmaster. Detection canines visitcampus to search for any illegal drugs, weapons,or alcohol, in order to safeguard our learningenvironment.18

If you are suspended, you must spend study timein isolation composing a legible essay explainingyour offense and copying parts of this Red Book.Students receive no credit for class work orexams missed while they are suspended.On-campus suspensions run from 8:00 a.m. until5:30 p.m. Suspensions may be on campus or athome, but are serious punishments and part ofyour permanent record. Suspended studentsare expected to be prepared on your return toclasses for any quizzes, tests, or written workexpected of students who were not suspended.If suspended, you will also lose privileges thefollowing week.Suspension penalties may be given:--if you leave campus without permission;--if you smoke, or if your dorm room or yourbody or clothes smell of smoke, or if there isevidence of smoking in your room;--if you have accumulated over six detentions;--if you have accumulated more than 24negative points in one week. If you earnpositive points, they will be countedafter the suspension is served.On-campus suspensions may also be given by theHeadmaster or the Deans for any seriousinfractions not specifically listed here.DAILY DORM ROUTINES FOR SPECIFICPROBLEM AREASAll resident students must appear in the diningrooms for breakfast properly dressed, by 7:45a.m. After 7:50 dorm supervisors will checkrooms for neatness, either approving your roomor asking you to do further cleaning. You maynot go to classes until your room and clothing hasbeen checked and approved. Any student who isinappropriately dressed will be told to change.By 8:10 you must be in morning assembly. Ifyour room has not passed inspection, you mustreturn to your dorm to finish, and you will receivepenalties for being late.Boarding girls will be expected to have theirrooms clean before going to breakfast. If theyare not dressed to meet the dress code, theymust return to the dorms and change. They willbe subject to penalties for lateness.As previously stated, any student out of dresscode during the school day will be sent todorms or back home to change.POSITIVE POINTS AND PRIVILEGESPositive points are rewards for above-averagebehavior. Teachers or proctors award them forsuch things as completing extra work - voluntarytutoring … helping outside of class time withchores such as cleaning rooms, desks, or boards… a kindness to another student … personal bests… or any action which makes the schoolcommunity a better place.Each month, scheduled on the school calendar,there is a special treat or activity for thosestudents who have four weeks of 12 or morepositive points per week.Each quarter, students with eight or morepositive points a week for the quarter will go on atrip to the beach, a theme park, or such activityfor the day. The fourth quarter trip is a half-day,following the first final exam.UNDERSTANDING OUR SYSTEMSTUDENT RECORDS OF PENALTIES ANDCOMMENDATIONS are kept and posted daily.Check these lists to see how you’re doing. Therecord notes which staff member or proctor gaveyou positive or negative points, and why.If you have questions about any punishmentsyou have received, talk with the person who gaveyou the points. Make sure you understand thereason for your punishment.If you still question the points, talk with a dean assoon as possible. Any special issues can beappealed to the deans and/or the headmaster.A disciplinary committee of faculty membersmeets to investigate unusual problems and torecommend special punishments when needed,including any serious violations that might lead toexpulsion. The disciplinary committee works tobe as fair as possible. Their recommendationsare sent to the Headmaster for his considerationand action.Community service (volunteer work) cannotcount for commendations or for working offpenalties.Most of our students seldom receive penalties.The system is helpful for some boys and girls whoare still working on their self-control anddiscipline. More mature students do not needany of these behavior reminders.19

WEEKENDS AND VACATIONSWEEKENDS Resident students may stay oncampus any weekend. There are alwaysactivities, trips, meal service, and things to do.Students may also go home, or to friends’ homesif approved by both the school and parents, anyweekend after classes end Fridays at 4:30 (unlessthey have detentions, when they may leave aftertheir detention time is served).Residents should be back in dorms everySunday evening by 8:00 for required roomstudy to prepare for Monday’s classes.Late-comers receive penalties.Your own weekend plans should be made withthe director of residence at the Student Office byThursday afternoon at the latest.Dorm parents, proctors, the weekend activitiesdirector, and the director of residence plan tripsand activities each weekend and welcome yoursuggestions. There are sign-ups for trips on thebulletin boards. Your suggestions about whatyou’d like to do are very welcome.VACATIONS There are three longervacations during the regular school year.Students may travel home, stay on campus, orvisit another home with permission from schooland parents. Arrangements must be made inadvance at the Student Office.Parents are sent the year’s calendar during theprevious summer, so any needed air travel can bearranged. The school will help with travelreservations whenever necessary.The Student Office needs information from youabout your vacation plans - as far in advance aspossible. They will help with booking tickets ifneeded, and with your transportation to and fromthe airports and with other vacation needs.All vacations begin after exams. There areserious academic penalties for leavingearly or returning late.Vacations end on Monday evenings, so studentscan travel at cheaper, less crowded times.Classes resume on Tuesdays, when vacationhomework is due in all classes. Remember thatthere is some homework in each class over thevacations. Copies of assignments are posted onthe school’s web page for your reference duringvacations.The three vacations during the 2013-2014school year are:THANKSGIVING - FALLSan Marino Students may leave after exams on Friday,November 22, at 4:30 or later that weekend, andshould return to dorms by 8:00 p.m. on Monday,December 2. Classes resume Tuesday morning,December 3.CHRISTMAS - WINTERSan Marino Students may leave after classes onThursday, December 19, at 4:30 or later that weekend.Beaver Creek Students may leave after classes onFriday, December 13, at 4:30.All should return to dorms by 8:00 p.m. on Monday,January 6, 2014. Classes resume on Tuesday,January 7, 2014.EASTER - SPRINGStudents may leave after exams on Friday, April 11, at4:30 or later that weekend. You should return to dormsby 8:00 p.m. on Monday, April 21.Classes resume on Tuesday, April 22.SUMMERSummer vacation begins after the graduation programon Thursday, June 5, 2014, about 2:30.The fall term for 2014-2015 begins Monday,September 15, 2014.Remember to make air travel reservationsas early as possible for these vacations.Getting space from Los Angeles or Phoenixcan be very difficult and is more expensiveif you wait too long. The Student Office canhelp you book air travel and transportation toairports. Please ask for any help you need.Let the Student Office know your vacation plansas soon as they are developed.INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS PLEASE NOTE:If you are an international student, you need the“I-20” form for your return to the United States.Remember to ask for one at the StudentOffice at least several days in advance ofyour travel. In most cases you DO NOT needto visit the United States Consulate for a new visato reenter, but have a signed I-20 fromSouthwestern.If you are unsure, let us review your passportand visas to see if you have all needed materialsand instructions BEFORE you leave the UnitedStates.20

GENERAL INFORMATIONACCIDENT INSURANCE You are covered by arequired student accident plan, which protectsresident students 24 hours a day, and commutingstudents from the time they leave home forschool until they return to their homes. A link toinformation on this plan is sent to your parents,explaining how they pay for medical services andthen receive a reimbursement from theinsurance. If you have any accident, be sure toreport the details to the School Business Officefor help with the insurance claim.ARTS FEST A big afternoon involving all studentswith music, drama, fashion, design, art displays,photography, videos; March 20, 2014, 3-9 pm.CHAPEL FELLOWSHIP The San Marino chapelhosts our Fellowship gathering of studentsinterested in discussing and exploring ethical andreligious topics. The group is not part of aparticular church or religion, but offers a goodtime to learn more of your own faith and of otherfaiths. Watch for information on the times ofChapel Fellowship gatherings. All are welcome.DRIVER’S LICENSES Only those studentswhose parents actually live in California may geta California driver’s license under age 18, andonly students whose parents live in Arizona mayget an Arizona license. International students,and students from other states, cannot get aCalifornia license until they are at least 18.There are two different steps required inCalifornia for California students from 16 to 18 tocomplete before a driver’s license may beobtained - Driver Education and Driver Training.“DRIVER EDUCATION” is the book portion, andmay be completed at Southwestern. Talk withthe headmaster for information how to do this.“DRIVER TRAINING” is practice driving, whichwe cannot offer at Southwestern because ofinsurance restrictions. You may satisfy the“Training” part in California through a drivingschool or by driving with parents. TheHeadmaster has books and details. Arizona doesnot allow driver’s licenses for students fromoutside the state under any circumstances.E-MAIL All students and staff have e-mailaddresses. Free use of e-mail is available atboth campuses from many computers, andSouthwestern’s system can be used fromanywhere in the world. Southwestern’s webpage is: www.SouthwesternAcademy.edu. Youre-mail address is the first initial or initials of yourfirst name, followed by your last name,@southwesternacademy.edu.You should use this address, so it's easy foranyone in the Southwestern community toexchange e-mail. If you wish to use anotherpersonal service such as Yahoo! or Hotmail, besure to have your Southwestern email forwardedto your other service.EMERGENCIES Southwestern has madepreparations for medical and other emergencies,including major earthquakes. You need to helptake part in fire and earthquake drills. These areserious times to prepare for saving lives.If there is an earthquake emergency, NOSTUDENT MAY LEAVE CAMPUS EXCEPTWITH HIS OR HER PARENTS.Supplies and care will be provided on campusuntil the emergency is eased.FAX MESSAGES If you need to send or receivefaxes, see the Business Office. The fax numbersare:CALIFORNIA FAX: 626-799-0407ARIZONA FAX: 928-567-5036FOOD SERVICE Southwestern provides mealseach day of the year. Special meals areavailable any time for vegetarians, without pork,for students with allergies, or to lose or gainweight. Tell the Student Office if you have any4special dietary need.The Student Life Committee suggests changes inmenus - you are welcome to become a member,or to tell your representative about your ideas,complaints, or special needs.You are required to come to meals, to stay untileveryone is finished, and to help straighten thetable before leaving. Don’t bring food or drinkinto, or take food or drink out of, the diningrooms. There is an “International Night” dinnereach month; see that section for information.GUM Very important to remember: No gummay be chewed inside. It is OK to chewgum outside.All gum chewers need to take great care todispose of used gum properly.GUARDIANS Because a “guardian” means aperson who has a court’s permission to replaceparents, Southwestern cannot consider friends or21

elatives as “guardians” of students unless a statecourt in America has made a legal appointment.Our informational mailings go to parents, and ourinstructions come from parents. The school islegal guardian for international students in theUnited States without their parents.HAZING, HARASSING, DEMEANING orBULLYING OTHERS“Hazing” means teasing, threatening, bothering,bullying, demeaning another person, demandingthings from another student, usually a youngerstudent or someone new to school. It is wrong.Hazing or bullying another person is illegalunder Federal and State laws. It is cruel.“Harassing” means threatening or persecutinganother person, often but not always with sexualor racial taunts, insults, or suggestions.Harassing is also illegal, with both State andFederal penalties. Harassing is sometimes doneas a part of hazing, or can be done with words,drawings, gestures, or other hurtful signs.Hazing, bullying (including cyber-bullying), orharassing do not belong at Southwestern. Don'tlet it ever start. Don’t tolerate even a little anddon’t stand by if someone else is being hazed orharassed. Speak to a proctor or any staffmember immediately if someone is hazing orharassing in any way. If you feel you have beenharassed by a staff member, immediately speakwith the Headmaster or a dean. Also see thesection on sexual harassing.HELP Where can you go for help?Lots of places at Southwestern. Talk with ateacher, counselor, or a dean. Talk with theheadmaster. Proctors can often help too.Ask whenever you’re not sure. Ask whenyou’ve a question or problem - don’t worry aboutbothering someone or seeming stupid. Use thevoice mail system, or send an e-mail, to leavemessages if you can’t find the person you want.It’s better to ask first than to be sorry later.We’re happy to help, but you must ask!IDENTIFICATION CARDS Your picture will betaken when you arrive on campus and you will begiven an identification card. There is no chargefor the first card, but any replacement card willcost $10. A student directory with these picturesis printed early each school year.IMMIGRATION RULES If you are not aUnited States citizen, you’re probably here with aStudent (F-1) Visa to attend Southwestern. Theschool is approved by and part of the SEVISsystem, with immigration records posted on linefor review at U.S. Consulates and airports. Moststudents are admitted in “D/S” status. Thismeans your stay is good as long as you arestudying at Southwestern. This is different fromthe entry visa stamped in a passport, which isonly used to cross the U.S. border and which mayexpire without affecting the “D/S” status.If you leave the country, even to Canada orMexico, you need a copy of your I-20, thepermission form, from Southwestern for yourreturn. Don’t ever leave the United Stateswithout asking first at the Student Office for anupdated I-20. The headmaster is the primarydesignated school official (PDSO) for visas. Go tohim if you have any questions about your visa.INTERACT CLUB The Southwestern InteractClub, part of Rotary International, offersopportunity in community service and leadershipand assists with our community servicerequirements. See the Interact page for details.INTERNATIONAL CLUB Open to all studentsexploring different cultures in our global school,the I-Club supports those coming from othercountries and provides interesting meals andactivities. See the I-Club page for information.INTERNATIONAL NIGHTS Internationaldinners and programs are scheduled each month,when students from different countries work withthe I-Club to decorate the assembly room andplan dinner and a show. Commuting studentsare welcome, but must sign up in advance.Parents are welcome, but are asked to makereservations with the school Business Office.Volunteers are needed to help prepare the dinnerand program. You can be an “honorarymember” of each nationality and help!The International Nights at the San MarinoCampus for 2013-2014 are:October 16, 2013KOREANNovember 6 EUROPEAN CABARET SHOWDecember 18 CHRISTMAS TRADITIONSJanuary 15, 2014 SOUTHEAST ASIANJanuary 30CHINESE NEW YEARFebruary 19 AFRICAN/AFRICAN AMERICANMarch 5MEDITERRANEANApril 2JAPANESEApril 10 SEDER (Jewish & Friends)May 5 MEXICAN AND LATIN AMERICANMay 21POLYNESIAN LUAU22

MONEY The school Business Office keeps an“incidentals” account for each student atSouthwestern. This is money deposited by yourparents to buy school supplies and personalneeds.You can draw from your incidentals accountwhen you need money for weekends or activities,or to charge books, travel, student store supplies,stamps, and other things. However, you mustask for weekend needs by Thursday noon, so thebusiness office can get the cash for you. If youneed an amount greater than your parents’ presetlimit, you must have them give permission bye-mail to the student office.Costs of off-campus trips are divided amongstudents going. There is a $2.50 bank charge ifthe school prepares a check for you, and a travelagency service charge if tickets are booked. Anydamage you do to school property is alsodeducted from this account.You must have a positive balance in your accountbefore you can use the money or take exams, ofcourse. An itemized statement is sent to yourparents each month, showing your balance.Lists are made in each dorm by Proctors ofstudents who want to draw money from theiraccounts. Resident students need to be suretheir cash needs are listed in their dorms byThursday morning, or they must wait until thefollowing week as no cash is kept in the schooloffices. Also see information on page 10.We urge you NOT TO HAVE MONEY on campusat any time, except small amounts for laundry.Parents and friends are urged not to send moneydirectly to students, but to deposit this in theincidentals account. This is for your safety -money can be stolen, disappear, be a temptationto others, be misused, and cause big problems.Please do not keep cash in dorms, gyms,lockers, or other places on campus. No onecan be responsible for money if itdisappears.OFFICES Throughout this handbook and otherschool materials, we talk about different offices -which can be confusing. Where to get help?SAN MARINO CAMPUS OFFICESADMISSIONS OFFICE In Veronda Place,west of Founders’ Hall. The Admissions staffprocess applications for new students and reenrollmentfor all students. After enrolling,students and parents get help in other offices.BUSINESS OFFICE In Pioneer Hall, nearthe parking area. The Business staff handletuition and incidentals questions, prepare checks,insurance forms, and work permits, and sendoutgoing faxes.DEANS’ OFFICES In Lincoln Hall. The deanshelp with academic questions, college testing,college admissions and financial aid information,and handle discipline problemsHEADMASTER’S OFFICE With an office inPioneer Hall and frequently walking aroundcampus, the headmaster is available for policyand planning questions and ideas, or just to visitor take a piece of candy from his desk.LOST AND FOUND items are in the cases at theback of the assembly room. Ask at the StudentOffice to retrieve items, or turn in items there.OPERATIONS OFFICE On the lower floor ofLincoln Hall. The director of operations managesrepairs, maintenance, and food service, and is theman to see for help in these areas.STUDENT OFFICE In Lincoln Hall, right offthe assembly room, this is the main place forstudent questions. From this office the registrarhandles grade and transcript matters, weekendplans and allowance requests, visa andimmigration materials, student lockers, and dormquestions. The director of residence can makemedical/dental appointments for you, and willarrange transportation to doctors and airports.The sign-out book for leaving campus, studentmail, and all lost-and-found items are here.A mail slot built into the door of the student officeis for your outgoing mail. Stamps will be put onyour letters and charged to your incidentalaccount. Be sure your letters are addressedcorrectly (for international mail, the name of thecountry must be clearly printed in English), andbe sure your name is included with the returnaddress on each envelope.BEAVER CREEK CAMPUS OFFICESDEAN’S OFFICE is in the east room of theRimrock building, with help with academic anddisciplinary questions.STUDENT OFFICE The main office handlesmail, messages, appointments, and incidentals.NOTE: All business, grades, and transcriptmatters for Beaver Creek students arehandled at the San Marino Campus.23

RULES ON WHERE YOU CAN’T GO ONCAMPUS You may not go outside regularacademic areas at our campuses. These areconsidered “out of bounds”. You will be punishedif you go there. Know these areas:SAN MARINO CAMPUSOK: Classrooms, study hall, rest rooms, picnictables, field area, offices, senior yard area.DO NOT GO: Behind gym, chapel, art building,or dorms; in the chapel; in laundry rooms duringthe day; in TV rooms without permission; in thewrong dorm; in the teachers’ workroom; in thegarden or driveway of Veronda Place.BEAVER CREEK CAMPUSOK: Circle of buildings, classrooms, court yards,telephone room, Canyon and Rimrock rooms andgym when it is open.DO NOT GO: Behind dorms or classrooms; onporches of dorms other than one's own, in thewrong dorm, outside the circle of buildings exceptto the gym with permission; stable area, guesthouse, private residences.BOTH CAMPUSES: In or near commuters’cars is always out of bounds.SEXUAL HARASSMENT This serious problemamong people includes unwanted touching,joking, teasing, or abusing power over anotherperson sexually. It can happen between anadult and a student, or between students.Harassment is unacceptable and must bestopped. People who make sexual suggestions,who ridicule other people about their body parts,their sexual orientations or interests, or even whostare or make crude comments, are guilty ofsexual harassment and are breaking laws.It is very important for you to be aware of whatbecomes sexual harassment, to avoid crossingthat line, and to report any harassment you mayexperience from anyone. This can be reportedto dorm parents, teachers, counselors, the deans,or the headmaster. Find an adult you trust andreport any problem. Harassment will not betolerated at Southwestern. If you feel you havebeen sexually harassed by a student or staffmember, report this immediately.SMOKING Southwestern is concernedabout tobacco use because of health and firedangers to users and to those around them.Our campuses are smoke-free for the benefitof all our students and staff. Smoking bystudents, staff, or visitors is not permittedon campus.State laws prohibit minors under 18 fromhaving or using tobacco products. At thebeginning of the school year, information on thedangers of smoking and about how to quit will begiven smokers, with help to quit.If you break the no-smoking rule, you will besuspended and provided with smoke-endermaterials or classes. You will also be punished ifyou are found around smokers, or with smokingmaterials or lighters in your possession. A noticeabout this punishment is mailed to your parents.Repeated smoking will bring expulsion fromschool. See the deans if you have smokingquestions or problems with which they can help.We are a smoke-free school.STUDENT GOVERNMENT Southwestern’sstudent government was organized in December1924, and has been an important part of studentlife ever since. The student body presidentmakes announcements each morning and chairsthe Student Council. Student Government alsoproduces the SunSpots news video each week.The Student Council includes the student bodypresident, vice president, secretary, andtreasurer; the presidents of all campus clubs; andthe Head Proctor. The Council represents thestudents in important issues about academics,calendars, and discipline, organizes specialevents, parties and dances, theme dress days andother contests, and the Spring Prom.THEME DRESS DAYS Once a month, theStudent Council picks a theme for special dress.The theme and the date are shown on themonthly calendar. You are encouraged to dressaccording to the theme - sports dress, twin dress,costumes, and so forth. If you have an ideaabout a theme, talk with a student officer. Youdo not have to follow the theme with your dressthat day - but if you don’t, you must dressaccording to the regular dress code. Themedress days are not “free dress”.WORK PERMITS All students under 18 yearsof age must have “work permits” from theirschool to be employed in California, includingduring vacations. You must be hired first.When you have a job, ask at the Business Officefor a work permit application form, which mustbe signed by your employer and a parent. Bringthe completed application form back to theBusiness Office to get the actual work permit.International students on student visas cannot beemployed in the United States without specialpermission from the U.S. government. See theheadmaster if you have questions about this.25

VOICEMAIL A digital phone system at theSan Marino Campus includes voice mail forall teachers and staff members. Thevoicemail system is an important educationaltool, as you may reach teachers and leavemessages any time. You can call from anyphone on or off campus.You can leave voice messages forteachers and staff, any hour.WORKING WITH SCHOOL PUBLICATIONSSeveral publications are prepared each schoolyear at Southwestern. Some students will beenrolled in classes to earn credits working withthese publications, but all students are welcometo help with contributions, editing, andproduction. Here are our annual publications:VIEW BOOKPublished early in the school year, a view bookpictures each student and staff member, listsnames and voicemail numbers, and is a handyguide throughout the year to our school family.THE CONFABOur annual yearbook, The Confab, is prepared,printed, and published by students each Junewith pictures and stories of sports, classes,honors, graduates, events which reflect all that’shappened in a rich year. Pictures, drawings,stories are always welcome. A cover contest isheld in the winter. The Confab is sold tostudents and distributed on the last day of schoolso you can collect autographs. Sometimes theConfab staff also produces supplements asnewspapers during the term.SEEDSSouthwestern’s creative writing and art magazineSEEDS is distributed at the end of the schoolyear with some of the best student art, poetry,short stories, essays, and photography. Everyoneis encouraged to contribute his or her best work.See the student editors to submit work or to helpwith SEEDS.These publications are desktop preparedand edited, and have been printed atSouthwestern since 1924. You arewelcome to become involved in publishingany or all of them. Ask an editor or theteacher-advisor how you can contribute.SOMETHING UPON WHICHWE CAN ALL AGREEThe GOLDEN RULE is found in every faith:BRAHMANISM:This is the sum of duty: Do naught untoothers which would cause you pain if doneto you.Mahabharata 5:1517BUDDHISM:Hurt not others in ways that you yourselfwould find hurtful.Udana-Varga 5:18CHRISTIANITY:All things whatsoever ye would that manshould do to you, do ye even so to them; forthis is the law and the prophets.Matthew 7:12CONFUCIANISM:Surely it is the maxim of loving kindness:Do not do unto others what you would nothave them do unto you.Analects 15:23ISLAM:No one of you is a believer until he desiresfor his brother that which he desires forhimself.SunnahJUDIASM:What is hateful to you, do not to your fellowman. This is the entire law; all the rest iscommentary.Talmud, Shabbat 31aTAOISM:Regard your neighbor's gain as your owngain and your neighbor's loss as your ownloss.T'ai Shang Kan Ying P'ienZOROASTRIANISM:That nature alone is good which refrainsfrom doing unto another whatsoever is notgood for itself.Dadistan-I-dinik 94:526

SAFETY AROUND OURSCHOOLSafety is stressed in several places inthis student handbook, because safetyis so important for you and for everyonein our community.Remember to review these rulesand follow them. Among the moreimportant reminders:--DANGEROUS DRIVING KILLS!Always drive carefully, butespecially: around campus, in ourparking areas, and on busy streets.Remember that students with carscannot give rides to other students.--SKATEBOARD or INLINE SKATEUSERS must wear protective gear andlearn safe and unsafe areas on campus.--MOTORIZED SCOOTERS may notbe ridden on campus.--HELMETS ARE REQUIRED whenbicycling on or off campus at all times.--Do not THROW or CLIMB on thingsthat can break or hurt you. Throwingbelongs only in sports. Climbing treesor on roofs is dangerous and can hurtyou or others.--DON’T RUN down stairs, aroundcorners, or near windows such asaround Founders’ Hall. Be carefulwhen hurrying around campus,especially on stairs and around openwindows.--STARTING FIRES from carelessnessis a great danger in any school. Manylives depend on your being cautiouswith fire.Be careful handling hot objects, whenusing matches, irons and other hotappliances, or in storing easily burneditems near hot objects.Fire danger is one reason thatcigarettes, candles, incense, extensioncords, halogen lamps, and cookingequipment in dorms, and any matchesor lighters, are forbidden atSouthwestern. Only YOU can preventfires.--EARTHQUAKE SAFETY Do not keeppictures, books, stereos or any heavyobjects overhead where they will fall onyou in an earthquake.Earthquake preparedness needs yourconstant awareness and concern in bothCalifornia and Arizona.--Do not TIP BACK IN CHAIRS ormisuse ladders or stools. This cancause serious injuries through yourcarelessness.--ACT RESPONSIBLY during fire andearthquake drills. Know how to leavebuildings and where to meet inemergencies. Drills are serious practicetimes.--SPORTS SAFETY NEEDS YOURSPECIAL CARE.Coaches will discuss safety proceduresin each activity and will help you withneeded equipment.Remember to dress with properprotective gear for a particular sport,and to follow proper procedures toprevent injuries. The rules are for yourown protection.27

SAFETY IN THE SCIENCE LABSAll students conducting any experiments inthe science labs are expected to be aware ofand to follow the following rules:--GOGGLES You must wear at all times,even if you are away from the lab bench orat a desk, unless explicitly told otherwise.--BURNERS Turn off burners any timethey are not in use or not being watched.--GLASSWARE Examine glassware for anycracks or chips. Notify the instructor if yousee any damage.--TO SMELL A SUBSTANCE, wave fumestoward your nose with your hand. Do notstick your face over or near the mouth ofany container of substance.--TIES must be tucked in.BE AWARE OF THE LOCATIONS ANDUSE OF:CHEMICAL SPILL KITSFIRE EXTINGUISHERSFIRE BLANKETSSHOWER AND EYE WASHKNOW HOW AND WHEN TO USE EACHOF THESE SAFETY DEVICES.--WALK SLOWLY in the lab always. Turnslowly, do not back up; use two hands.--CLEAN UP SPILLED WATER ON THEFLOOR Even small amounts must becleaned up quickly so no one will fall.--CUTS OR BURNS, even small ones, mostbe reported to the teacher immediately.--DON’T DRINK WATER from any labglassware. Don’t even joke about drinkingfrom lab equipment.--DO NOT VARY PROCEDURES ofexperiments without explicit permission ofyour teacher. A change in procedures mightendanger you and others around you.SAFETY IN THE ART STUDIOSSafety precautions are necessary with manyart activities. You will be instructed inthese rules as you start a unit of art study.Review and follow these safety rules:--GLASS CUTTING, GRINDING Alwayswear goggles when scoring, breaking,grozing, or grinding any pieces of stainedglass. There are no exceptions.--SOLDERING All soldering of lead came orcopper foil must be done in well ventilatedareas. Weather permitting, soldering will bedone out of doors. Indoors, use a fan forproper ventilation.--LEAD CAME/SOLDER When handlinglead came and solder, you must wash yourhands thoroughly before leaving the artstudio. If you work with solder, you will begiven special safety instructions to read,understand, and follow for safety’s sake.--SOLVENTS Only use solvents such asturpentine, mineral spirits and acetone outof doors. Again, it is important to wash yourhands thoroughly after using solvents andbefore eating.--SPRAYS, GLAZE, VARNISH, PAINTS,etc. Only use these noxious substancesdispensed in aerosol cans out of doors.--UTILITY/CRAFT/BLOCK KNIVES Youwill be instructed in proper use of knives.Never cut in the direction of fingers or otherbody parts.--POWER TOOLS No student may use apower tool without first having safetyinstruction. Prior instruction from otherschools or in the home is not sufficient.--GOGGLES Always wear goggles whenyou use power tools or when cutting glass.Know the location in the labs of fireextinguishers and first aid kits!28

SOUTHWESTERN’S HERITAGEYou join a rich heritage when you attendthis school and thus become part ofSouthwestern.Over 6,590 other boys and girls have studiedat your school, and many are now involvedin successful careers, family, and service toothers. That has been our school’s purposesince Southwestern’s founding in 1924:helping students succeed in reaching theirhighest potentials.Maurice Veronda, the school’s founder,came with his family in 1892 from themountains of northwest Italy to mine coal onthe plains of Illinois. His father learnedEnglish, sent all five children to universities,and became postmaster and countytreasurer.The old wooden clock from “Grampy”Veronda’s post office in Illinois, whichstarted ticking in 1896, still keeps track ofthe time in Pioneer Hall.Southwestern’s original seal, designed in1924, is an arrowhead representing theAmerican Southwestand its peoples.Indian villageshad existed nearboth our campusesfor hundreds ofyears beforeEuropeans arrived. The book is forknowledge; the swords symbolizepreparedness. This seal is still placed ondiplomas and awards, and is shown in astained glass window in Lincoln Hall.Our western side of San Marino wascovered with orange groves when MauriceVeronda bought the Los Robles Ranch tostart the school in 1924. Pioneer Hall,formerly Governor Stoneman’s house, andsome horse barns were the only buildings.A dirt path, later named Monterey Road,wound through the orange trees from SouthPasadena. No other houses were in sight.One of the first jobs was to clear the land forLincoln Hall by cutting down some orangetrees. The hand axe used by our school’spioneers to make the first ceremonial cutswas taken by the first ninth grade class topass along to eighth grade graduates,starting The Tradition of the Axe thatcontinues each June.Southwestern’s name was suggested byCharles F. Lummis, a Los Angeles writerand librarian, who saw the SouthwesternUnited States - southern California, Arizona,and New Mexico - as a unique place with aspecial life style and attitude that wouldbring success. Lummis participated in theschool’s dedication ceremony on April 7,1924. Lincoln Hall was built by studentsand teachers in 1925.California and Illinois dorms with theirdistinctive tower came next, followed by thegym which included UCLA’s old basketballfloor. The Chapel, art building, Founders’Hall dorms, and the Atlantic dorms wereadded more recently.Southwestern first enrolled just boys, andstarted graduating students to juniorcolleges at the end of their tenth grade, anexperiment in the Pasadena area that lastedseveral years.From 1934 to 1958, diplomas fromSouthwestern were given to 10 th gradejunior high graduates to enter “juniorcolleges” for the next four years in grades11-14, and then receive an Associate degree.San Marino Campus had horses in stablesbetween today’s Chapel and gym. Therewas a little stream with fish at the east endof the campus. Rows of orange trees filledthe areas where fields and dorms are today.Indians had been living along the arroyostream long before the Spanish came toCalifornia. A Gabrieleno (or Tongva) Indianvillage was located about where the artbuilding now stands. This land was part ofRancho San Pasqual, a ranch established bya Spanish soldier who bought everything in29

the Pasadena area in a trade for 40 horsesand some saddles.A century later, in 1888, former CaliforniaGovernor George Stoneman built his ranchon a southwestern section of San PasqualRanch, naming his part the Los RoblesRanch and planting oranges and avocadosto ship by railroad to the East Coast.Famous architect Myron Hunt designed hishome, our Pioneer Hall, completed in 1913.When Southwestern opened in theGovernor’s old home, our Model T Ford“covered wagon” truck (still running today)chugged down from the Huntington Hotelor over from South Pasadena with suppliesand mail for the country campus.Students built a crystal set radio to pick upmusic from the first local station, KRLA -Radio Los Angeles - which startedbroadcasting that year from the hotel nearour school. There was a military drillprogram after classes, an orchestra ofstudents and teachers playing classicalmusic, and even a ninth and tenth gradefootball team wearing uniforms that seemstrange today. A few other homes nearcampus were built in the late 1920s, usingthe Spanish mission-style architecture ofSouthwestern’s buildings.By the 1930s, some international studentsbegan to attend Southwestern, traveling bytrain from Mexico and Central America, orby ship from Asia and Europe. They wouldusually live on campus all school year,including holiday time spent as part of theVeronda family. Some girls were enrolledas day students in the 1930s, whencoeducational study became more popular.During World War II, the school wasbursting with almost 200 boys and girlsliving on campus because of the wartimeneed for boarding places while parents wereinvolved in war work. The school becamewidely known for its excellence, thoughwartime rationing made some food and gasscarce. Five alumni were killed in the war,all flying with the U.S. Army Air Corps.After the war years, Southwestern grewincreasingly international, restoring the lasttwo years of high school and adding theArizona campus to provide outdoorexperiences that used to be possible in SanMarino before the area’s growth.The Beaver Creekbrand, registeredin 1888 by theCasner family fortheir stock, iscalled the“Broken A-4”.Beaver Creek Ranch had been homesteadedby the Casner family in the 1880s, andbecame a private hunting ranch in 1929when the stone buildings were built.Southwestern opened our Ranch Campus in1963. By then, military drills, classicalorchestras, tenth grade graduations, andtackle football were all gone; volleyball,faxes, videos, cell phones, computers, iPods,and many new activities were coming soon.Computers and other teaching tools of todaywould startle Southwestern’s pioneerstudents and teachers, but the school’smission remains consistent with its heritage.For the school’s 50 th Year GoldenAnniversary in 1974, students at Art CenterCollege of Design in Pasadena created acontemporaryseal with morestylized arrowheadssymbolizingour twocampuses, movingforward tothe future,with many linesrepresenting the many different cultures ofour global school.Southwestern is not “owned” by anyone.Maurice Veronda, the school’s founder,made the school a non-profit organization,now headed by his son. The school is nonprofit, not connected with a governmentgroup, and governed by a board of trustees.30

All of Maurice Veronda’s brothers andsisters taught at this school, and their father,“Grampy” Veronda, helped to build ourschool buildings and lived until his death inthe tower he built.Kenneth Veronda was born at Southwestern,attended the ten grades offered at thisschool then, and studied at StanfordUniversity and in Spain and Italy. Heworked with the United States foreignservice in Europe before taking overSouthwestern’s operations when his fatherdied.Claire Veronda, Maurice’s spouse andKenneth’s mother, lived in the family’shome alongside campus until her death inFebruary 1997. The family’s home is nowcalled "Veronda Place," and houses officesfor admissions, alumni, and the CONFAByearbooks.Now YOU are part of this Southwesternheritage. You become part of a 90-year-oldtradition, part of the history to be told inSouthwestern’s future to the next group ofstudents.Your record becomes part of this school -and the school becomes part of you.Enjoy your stay at Southwestern. Keep theSouthwestern spirit strong.April 7 th , 2014, will mark your school’s 90 thanniversary. That’s a Monday this year,and our traditional tree planting, followedby ice cream and cake of course, and thenthe “Anniversary Antics” field day, will beheld that afternoon.You will be invited to enjoy the anniversaryevents. We hope you will join the thousandsof members of the Southwestern family infeeling pride for your school’s heritage andthe part you play in this school year and thefuture.ABOUT YOUR SOUTHWESTERNFOUNDED: April 7, 1924by Maurice VerondaSCHOOL COLORS: RED AND WHITERed for strength, white for honestySCHOOL MOTTO: PRO SUMMO BONOLatin, meaning “FOR THE HIGHEST GOOD”VARSITY TEAMS SOUTHWESTERN SUNFor the powerful sun that wins overeveryone in Southwestern America.Southwestern has produced manychampionship teams in eleven differentvarsity sports over 90 years.YEARBOOK/NEWSPAPER:THE CONFABA name from the Old West, whencovered wagon pioneers wouldmake a circle of wagons to hold“confabs” every few days, talkingover travels. Our own schoolpioneers in 1924 named theyearbook “THE CONFAB” and starteda tradition of printing at Southwestern.LITERARY MAGAZINE: “SEEDS”Published since the 1920s; and filled withstudent art, poetry, stories, and essays.The name notes how“from little acorns oaks are grown.”WEEKLY VIDEO:“SUNSPOTS”Produced and presented by a Student Governmentproduction crew, with a link on the web page,www.SouthwesternAcademy.eduTHE SOUTHWESTERN LOYALTY:School and college “Loyalties,” or songs, were popular in theearly 1900s. The words of Southwestern’s Loyalty writtenby the Pioneer Class of 1925, still rings with pride:Southwestern is the school we loveTo her we sing this phraseAnd from the east as from the westYou’ll hear our voices raise.Thy lofty precepts do inspireTo grow both strong and trueAnd noble characters ascribeTheir praise in song to you.In days to come as we go forthTo make thy honor knownWe’ll oft look back to chart the courseOf our dear schooldays home.31

SOUTHWESTERN STUDENTGOVERNMENTTHE STUDENT VOICE SINCE 1924Formed by Southwestern’s first student bodyon December 4 th , 1924, the student governmentis a way for all students to give ideason improvements and to organize andcoordinate activities and act on the ideas.The president is also the leader of theStudent Council, which includes studentgovernment officers, presidents of all clubs,and the Head Proctor. Student Governmentallows students to participate in leadershipopportunities, and gives students a place toask questions and share ideas they have forthe school.Students elect a President each spring, andhe/she forms a cabinet. The Student bodyPresident and student council head for 2013-2014 is MARK SONG.Mark Song is from Seoul, South Korea. Thisis his fourth year at Southwestern. Markhas a deep fondness for biology since hewas five, and hopes to major in this sciencewhen he goes to college. In his spare time,he exercises his creativity by drawing andwriting essays. He has a passion for musicand likes to dance as well.Mark also loves to help out others. He hasbeen active with our Interact Club, offeringcommunity service to others in need. Healways tries to brighten people’s moods andhas been part of many fun events with ourdances and drama performances.Mark needs YOU to e-mail him during thesummer or any time in the school year withyour thoughts about activities, yourquestions about student life, or ideas fortheme dress days and parties. Let himknow your comments on how StudentGovernment can make your life better atyour Southwestern.msong@southwesternacademy.eduREADY FOR A GREAT YEARin 2013-2014!Your other officers for 2013-2014:V.P. Activities TIANNA GONZALEZTianna lives in Alhambra, California. She isin her fifth year at Southwestern and hopesher time will allow her to benefit all thestudents. She enjoys many sports. “Helpme help you,” she says.tgonzalez@southwesternacademy.eduV.P. Student Relations MICHAEL CHENMichael is from Taipei, Taiwan. This is histhird year with us. He has a variety ofinterests in arts, music, and sports. Moreimportant, he welcomes your suggestions onimproving our campus.mchen@southwesternacademy.eduSecretaryPARIS LIANGParis is from Guangzhao, China. This is hersecond year at Southwestern. She workshard to meet her goals, and she also lovesto watch movies and travel.pliang@southwesternacademy.eduTreasurerALICE CHENAlice is from Guangzhao, China. This is herthird year at Southwestern. She is willing tohelp everyone make the year better.achen@southwesternacademy.eduSocial ChairDEBBIE FANGDebbie is from Taipei, Taiwan, and she is inher third year at our school. She wants tobring fresh activities for you.dfang@southwesternacademy.eduCommuters’ Rep. FLORA CHENfchen@southwesternacademy.eduMiddle School Rep. JACLYN SERSLANDjsersland@southwesternacademy.eduOur Anchors/producers for SunSpots weeklyvideo news program are MICHAEL CHENand MIKAYLA RODRIGUEZ for Season Oneand TIANNA GONZALEZ and ALBERTLOPEZ for Season Two. They neededitors/reporters. If interest, let us know.We’ll be ready and eager to greet you at ourfamily barbecue September 16 th . I welcomeyour emails over the summer and allthrough a great year. Talk to me. Mark32

SOUTHWESTERNINTERACT CLUB“SERVICE ABOVE SELF”INTERACT is everybody’s club, sponsoredat Southwestern by the Rotary Club of SanMarino for students at both campuses. Itis a part of Rotary International, where menand women devote many hours ofvolunteering to help the world become abetter place. We are a club with inspiration.The Interact Club President for 2013-2014 isANNA HE from Kunming, China.Other officers are:Vice President:Elisa DaiPublic Relations Director: Sheinaze PereiraTreasurer:Steven ShenSecretary:Okika ChenResearch/Projects: Henry TakahashiRotary Coordinator: Mr. Isaac HungFaculty Coordinator: Mr. Thomas BorntSOUTHWESTERN INTERACT CLUBallows students to have opportunities tobecome involved in our community. Withyour willingness to donate your time, youwill be able to help create a better place foryou and others. INTERACT is sponsored bythe Rotary Club of San Marino, whichprovides some funding to help make ourcommunity service travels more successful.Every year we work at the Food Bank, with“Toys for Tots,” at Huntington Hospital andat the San Marino Firefighters’ PancakeBreakfast, with the L.A. Marathons and theHuntington Library. Very popularvolunteering includes cleanups at the beachand along the Los Angeles River.Involvement with Interact projects buildsyou both morally and physically. It is afulfilling experience, and a place to learnnew skills you can’t be taught in classes. Ihope you will enjoy the opportunity and feelyou’re better educated about the world.ANNA HE, Interact Presidentahe@southwesternacademy.eduSOUTHWESTERNINTERNATIONAL CLUB“SOUTHWESTERN’S ONE BIG FAMILY’The I-Club provides ways to understandthe cultures in our global school. The Clubpresents monthly international-nightprograms and dinners, organizes off-campuscultural trips and dinners, and offersopportunities for both Americans andinternational students to learn of others.On meeting days, I-Club members wearwhite polo shirts with a distinctive seal. Inrecent years we toured the Buddhist center,visited the Holocaust Museum, enjoyed folkdances, and held a Seder, all in addition tothe monthly “International Dinners” forSouthwestern’s students. Funding comesfrom food and novelty sales on campus andfrom members’ fees for dinners andprograms. Membership is open to all.International Club President is IVY SHIfrom China. The executive board for the2013-2014 school year are:Vice President:Max Hu (Italy)Secretary:Angela Vo (Vietnam)Treasurer:Santana Mankkaleswaran (Sri Lanka)Activities: Mikayla Rodriguez (USA)Dinners:Sky Zhang (China)Showcase:Fly Jiang (China)Junior Advisor: Rachel Sersland (USA)Representative: Yuri Homma (Japan)“Southwestern’s one big family” stands forthe opportunities that I-Club gives studentsto get along with each other and to learnfrom different cultures. Our program offersmany enjoyable activities. Monthly, weorganize dinners and shows prepared bystudents from around the world. Food salesare held to raise funds for our big activity,the LUAU party in the spring, part of ourtradition. Please come help us!IVY SHI, I-Club Presidentishi@southwesternacademy.edu33

SOUTHWESTERNARTS SOCIETY"ART IS MAN'S NATURE; NATURE IS GOD'S ART"Southwestern Arts Society – S.A.S. -has served as our link to the arts, such asMusic, Drama, Movies, Stand-up Comedy,Creative Composition, Theater, Martial Arts,Dance, Poetry, Architecture, and the VisualArts. Our big event is ArtsFest each spring.All students with an appreciation for arts areencouraged to join.S.A.S. is known for trips to plays, concerts,dance, and museums. We hold on-campusprograms such as the Chess Club andMovie Nights, and annual events such asPoetry Night and Cabaret Talent Show.We are looking for more innovative options.S.A.S. brings the arts to Southwestern andgives us outlets to express ourselvescreatively, to “pick up the key” to themeanings of our lives by drawing uponmemory. The board is committed tobroadening the role of arts in our school.“SEEDS” is Southwestern’s creativemagazine, encouraging student creativity bypublishing their best poetry, short stories,art, and photography. Working on ourmagazine is a great way to interact, expressfeelings, and get to know each other better.S.A.S. President for 2013-2014 is VERA MA.The vice presidents are Loki Jiang andNicky Wang. Wayne Yang is the EventsPlanner, and Nicole Shao is publicist. Mr.Alan Pierpoint is advisor.S.A.S. provides opportunities to appreciatemany kinds of arts. Art is a language thatevery culture uses to celebrate and interprethuman life. Our school life is enriched byfield trips, performers, and other art-relatedactivities. Tell us where your interests lie,and we will help improve your experienceswith the languages of art.VERA MA, S.A.S. Presidentvma@southwesternacademy.eduSOUTHWESTERNENVIRONMENTAL ASSOCIATES“NATURE IS PAINTING FOR US”Southwestern Environmental Associateshelps lead Southwestern students to abetter understanding and safeguarding ofnature. S.E.A. invites all students who enjoynature to join the club. We organize stargazingnights where telescopes are set up.We work to save water through intelligentplanting and watering, to build sustainablegardening and mulching, to educate on thedangers of plastic bottles, and to recycle andreuse.The Hikers, part of S.E.A., start with shorttreks into the San Gabriel Mountains behindour main campus, climbing to the “Bridge toNowhere” and to Mt. Wilson observatory inthe moonlight, and build to glorious days atAnza-Borrego Desert when the wildflowersare in bloom, and at Channel IslandsNational Park. Hikers record their miles inorder to join the special overnight treks.S.E.A. officers for 2013-2014 includeALEXANDRA BROUKE, President. SarahOsmonson and Masamichi Makino arevice presidents. Deborah Kaufeldt-Boardman is secretary, and HunterLupien is the treasurer. Lorraine Acero isFeatures Editor. Mr. Charles Herbst is thefaculty advisor and hike leader.Alexandra writes: S.E.A. provides a greatopportunity for students from around theworld to experience desert, mountain, andocean beauty and wilderness unique toSouthern California.We also host S.E.A. Movie Nights which helpeducate us about dangers to and helpingpreserve our precious environment. Wehope you will participate with us and notpass up this chance to make unforgettablememories of your time here in our goldenCalifornia at Southwestern.ALEXANDRA BROUKE, S.E.A. Presidentabrouke@southwesternacademy.edu34

SOUTHWESTERN MUSICSOCIETYSMS WITH MELODIES FOR YOUR LIFESOUTHWESTERN MUSIC SOCIETY is aclub of music students, responsible forassemblies and programs on campus and foroff-campus performance in the community,such as at clubs and hospitals.Participation in local music contests isencouraged, and S.M.S. members can earncommunity service credits.S.M.S. members meet weekly to planupcoming performances and to have funplaying together. They also invite guestperformers to visit campus. Talk with anyof the S.M.S. officers about how to join us.The S.M.S. President this year is KIM NIand he can be reached atkni@southwesternacademy.edu.S.M.S. officers are:Vice President:Secretary:Treasurer:S.M.S. Club AdvisorSteven YenEdward YenPeter FengMr. Josh GerowitzSPHERESOUTHWESTERN PEER HEALTHEDUCATION RESOURCE EXCHANGESPHERE seeks to improve student healthand your academic success througheducation about vital health issues, focusingon nutrition, substance abuse, and sexualeducation from trained peer counselors.Students involved receive information andinstruction in how to counsel classmates, arewarding opportunity in helping others.SPHERE’s coordinators and health educatorswill be determined by our science teachersearly in the school year.THE AMBASSADORSTHE SOUTHWESTERN ACADEMYTOUR GUIDE PROGRAMTHE AMBASSADORS are studentvolunteers, approximately ten students whowish to gain valuable experience and earncommunity service recognition by providingtours for campus visitors, includingprospective students and their families.Students also gain experience in publicspeaking, leadership, program development,and interacting with various cultures. Theydevelop skills in time management andorganization.Ambassador members are also involved in avariety of interactive meetings and oncampusevents and activities throughout theschool year.Southwestern Academy Ambassadormembers include students who are fluent inEnglish and a variety of other languages.The Ambassadors encourages its membersto become an integral part of theSouthwestern campus, to learn more aboutthe rich history and traditions of the school,and to support the campus culture andcommunity.Southwestern Academy Ambassadors are agroup of highly respected leaders oncampus, who proudly represent their schoolin everything they do.Visit the Veronda Place admissions officesand talk with me or any of the staff, or seeus at lunchtime, to find out how you canapply to participate in this campus group.New members will be welcomed at thebeginning of the school year and at othertimes throughout the term.Come talk with us!MARISSA LOPEZAdmissions Officemlopez@southwesternacademy.edu35

ACADEMIC MATTERSYour Advisor 4Afternoon Study period 4Blazer Days 4Books-texts, workbooks 4Changes in classes 4Class rules: 4--be on time, prepared--use this “Red Book”College planning 4Community Service 5Counseling-personal 5Dress code – boys’ andgirls’ dress 5-6Exams-quarter semester 7Grading, report cards 7Graduation needs, a/g 7-8Holidays 8Homework policies 8-9Honors and Awards 9Honors Statement 9Incidentals-your money 10Internet availability/use 10Libraries 10Lockers 10Opportunity study time 10Proctors’ duties 10Sicknesses–what to do 11Study Hall rules 11Teams and competitions11Transcripts 11Visitors on campus 11ATHLETICSAthletic Rules 12Dress for P.E. 12Letter Club 12Physical Education 12Sports Awards 12Team Uniforms 12DORM LIFEAssignments to rooms 13Atlantic (Girls’) dorms 13Bed times – curfew 13Blue Cards – privileges 13Cleanliness and order 13Cooking/Heating 13Computers/Wi-Fi 13Damage to rooms 13Earthquake hazards 13Emergencies/Hazards 13Gym, Shops, Pool 14Hazards. inspections 14Laundry facilities 14Leaving campus 14Mail, Pets 14Religious services 14Sick in dorms 14-15Storage 15Telephones, TVs 15Utilities 15Valuables 15Visiting in other dorms 15Walls – hanging things 15What to bring for dorm 16Commuting Students17Privilegesand\Penalties--positive/negative marks--detention--suspension--disciplinary committee--expulsion 18-19Weekends/Vacations 20GENERALINFORMATIONAccident insurance 21Drivers’ licenses 21E-mail 21Emergencies 21Fax numbers/sending 21Food service 21Gum – none indoors 21Guardians 21Hazing, bullying 22Help – where to find 22Identification cards 22Immigration rules 22International nights 22Money—your account 22Offices – where to find 23Passports 24Proctors – names 24Other rules 24-25--riding in cars--other peoples’ dorms--in dorms during the day--no borrowing, buying--no tobacco, illegal goods--prescription drugs--no throwing--no spitting--no climbing trees, roofs--no obscenities--bounds – where to go,where no to goSexual Harassment 25Smoking 25Student Council 25Theme dress days 25Work permits-California 25Voicemail-California 26School publications 26-- Viewbook--The Confab--SeedsSafety rules 27Safety in science labs 28Safety in art studios 28School history 29-31CLUBS andORGANIZATIONSFor youStudent Government 32Interact Club 33International Club 33SAS - Arts Society 34SEA – Environment 34SMS – Music Society 35SPHERE - Health Ed. 35Ambassadors 35MAPS of our areas36-37