WHAT TO BRING FOR DORMSDorm students need to furnish bedding and maywant to bring some additional items <strong>for</strong> com<strong>for</strong>t: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 <strong>for</strong> 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 <strong>for</strong> 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 <strong>for</strong> fire and health safety--Halogen or incandescent lamps (florescent orLED lamps only)--Padlocks <strong>for</strong> 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 <strong>for</strong> 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 <strong>for</strong> 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 <strong>for</strong> sports eventsand other activities.<strong>Student</strong>s 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 <strong>Student</strong> Office in advance. Signthe book in the Senior Dining Room <strong>for</strong> extrameals, which are charged to your incidentals.Commuting students must stay after classes <strong>for</strong>detentions, <strong>for</strong> “Opportunity” tutoring help fromteachers, or <strong>for</strong> 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 be<strong>for</strong>e 8:00 a.m. eachmorning that you are absent, so your teacherscan keep work <strong>for</strong> you. If you are able to dohomework, ask <strong>for</strong> this to be faxed or e-mailed toyou. Remember that you will lose credits in eachclass <strong>for</strong> 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 <strong>Southwestern</strong>.You can dress <strong>for</strong> P.E. and sports in uni<strong>for</strong>m, orin in<strong>for</strong>mal dress after sports, but always withinthe dress code. <strong>Student</strong>s 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 <strong>for</strong>m is available withspace <strong>for</strong> you to list your insurance and carin<strong>for</strong>mation. This <strong>for</strong>m also lists the simple rules<strong>for</strong> driving to and from <strong>Southwestern</strong>:--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 <strong>Student</strong>s with schoolpermission to drive to campus must park on theschool side of Monterey Road between LincolnHall and the Gym in Cali<strong>for</strong>nia, or along the waterstream in Arizona.<strong>Student</strong>s 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 <strong>Southwestern</strong>’s usual rulesapply to commuting students wheneverthey are on or around campus at any timeor on any school-sponsored trip or activity.17
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