2 - The Kiski School

In loco parentis
The faculty and administration of Kiski take seriously the responsibility that parents establish with us in
placing their sons at Kiski. The School acts in loco parentis. Accordingly, we reserve the right to take
whatever actions we deem necessary and proper for promoting the welfare of all of our students. In
emergency situations, particularly when a parent or legal guardian is not immediately available, the
administration and faculty will make decisions regarding a student’s welfare, including medical
decisions that must be made immediately. Parents must understand, however, that Kiski cannot
guarantee the absolute safety of their children.
The School is mindful of its responsibilities to all of its students and wants all parents to understand
the relationship of trust. Parents are encouraged to communicate with the faculty and administration
whenever there is any question concerning the welfare of their son.
GENERAL RULES AND PROCEDURES
Visiting, Vacations, and Weekends
Students are only permitted to leave the campus with their parents, legal guardian or an approved adult
(25 years or older) who should be present with the student at checkout. If a student has been invited to
spend a weekend or part of a weekend at the home of a fellow student, the Dean must receive written or
verbal permission both from the boy’s parents and the parents of the boy he is to visit by Thursday prior
to the weekend.
Vacations and long weekends begin after classes and end at 9:00 p.m. on the evening prior to classes
resuming. Students are encouraged to visit colleges during vacation time.
It is the responsibility of all Kiski students to ensure that the behavior of their guests and
visitors is consistent with the usual decorum of Kiski. A parental chaperone or legal guardian
must accompany all young ladies and gentlemen who visit the campus. Visiting young ladies are
not allowed in any of the dormitories or school buildings without an adult chaperone. Please
notify the Dean when a guest will be visiting campus.
As Kiski is an independent school, the School grounds are private property and not open to the public.
Naturally, parents, friends and alumni are always welcome. The School, however, reserves the right to
deny admission to the grounds to any individual or group.
Weekend Policy
Regular Friday
checkout
After last commitment (classes,
sports, clubs, events)
Before 5:00 pm – Dean’s office
5:00-11:00 pm-with AOD
Regular Sunday check-in by 9:00 pm Dormitory master
Vacation check-out After last commitment Dean's office
Vacation check-in by 9:00 pm Dormitory master
Open Weekend: A student who anticipates leaving campus for a weekend must submit a completed
on-line weekend pass by Wednesday before the weekend. The Dean reserves the right to restrict
students from visiting another student's home. The student must tell the Dean who will be picking him
up, when he is leaving, where he is staying, and when he is returning.
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