Student Life

Handbook | Social Life

The general purposes of social life at the Academy are (1) to support academic work by providing needed recreation for the students; (2) to help the students come to know one another, make friends, and develop a sense of New Church community; (3) to teach, strengthen, and enjoy all the moral virtues.

Social Events

Regulations governing preparation for and conduct at parties, dances, and other social affairs by students are available from the Social Director or class, club, or group faculty advisor. Student leaders of these various organizations are responsible to secure copies of these regulations. Bands or orchestras for school-sponsored events are to be approved by the Social Director. Chaperons control volume levels and will censor songs with questionable lyrics.

Guests

School-sponsored events are for students of the Girls School or Boys School. A student must ask the Social Director for permission to invite others.

Chaperones

All school-sponsored trips and events require adult faculty chaperonage or other faculty-designated chaperonage. Any private social event to which boarding students are invited must have adequate adult chaperonage. We request that at least one adult female and male chaperone are present when boys and girls are participating in an event together. Unless otherwise stated, we expect students to arrive at a school-sponsored event within the first half-hour of the start time. Permission to leave early from an event should be secured from the chaperone(s) in charge. Any deviations from the above policy are to be made by the head chaperone of the event. Those wishing to invite boarding students to a private party or trip are asked to call the Houseparent. Adequate adult chaperonage will be necessary. Co-ed overnight house parties are not permitted for ANC students.