BOARDING ROOMS
& SHARED SPACES
BOARDING ROOMS
& SHARED SPACES
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& SHARED SPACES
ROOMMATES
ROOMMATES
Students should be respectful of roommates and make decisions that work for both. Respecting each other’s space and property and compromising is a daily skill that boarders need to posses. When conflict arises, we will use multiple strategies to resolve the conflict before roommates are changed. It is rare that roommates will be switched during the year.
Students should be respectful of roommates and make decisions that work for both. Respecting each other’s space and property and compromising is a daily skill that boarders need to posses. When conflict arises, we will use multiple strategies to resolve the conflict before roommates are changed. It is rare that roommates will be switched during the year.
Communicating among roommates is a large part of living in the Residence. Discussing concerns and feeling comfortable expressing oneself when working things out with a roommate is important. Speaking up for yourself is another important life skill. However, if you have addressed an issue and find that the situation does not improve, please talk to a staff member.
Communicating among roommates is a large part of living in the Residence. Discussing concerns and feeling comfortable expressing oneself when working things out with a roommate is important. Speaking up for yourself is another important life skill. However, if you have addressed an issue and find that the situation does not improve, please talk to a staff member.
Every student is responsible for promptly notifying staff of any concerns or if they witness another student engaging in inappropriate activities. This is a crucial step in maintaining the safety and well-being of our Residence community.
Every student is responsible for promptly notifying staff of any concerns or if they witness another student engaging in inappropriate activities. This is a crucial step in maintaining the safety and well-being of our Residence community.
As a general rule, we will pair students of different nationalities together to enhance language skills and encourage open-minded relationships. Each year, students will be surveyed to assist with assigning roommates with similar life-styles.
As a general rule, we will pair students of different nationalities together to enhance language skills and encourage open-minded relationships. Each year, students will be surveyed to assist with assigning roommates with similar life-styles.
Each student is responsible for maintaining an orderly, neat room, including making the bed each morning and storing clothing, shoes, and personal items off the floor in the wardrobes and desks provided to put items away.
Each student is responsible for maintaining an orderly, neat room, including making the bed each morning and storing clothing, shoes, and personal items off the floor in the wardrobes and desks provided to put items away.
Students must remain only on their designated floor, stairwell, and the first floor's common areas. Students must never enter the floors or rooms of students of the opposite gender.
Students must remain only on their designated floor, stairwell, and the first floor's common areas. Students must never enter the floors or rooms of students of the opposite gender.
Residence students must not sit or climb on furniture, ledges, or balconies. Students must keep any rough play and sports equipment outside of the Residence to avoid injuries or breaking anything. Note that students will be responsible for the replacement cost of any broken items beyond normal wear and tear.
Residence students must not sit or climb on furniture, ledges, or balconies. Students must keep any rough play and sports equipment outside of the Residence to avoid injuries or breaking anything. Note that students will be responsible for the replacement cost of any broken items beyond normal wear and tear.
The rooms are cleaned daily, but it's important to note that the cleaners’ job is to clean, not to organize your belongings or pick up items from the floor. Keeping the floors and other surfaces clutter-free is important to facilitate their work.
The rooms are cleaned daily, but it's important to note that the cleaners’ job is to clean, not to organize your belongings or pick up items from the floor. Keeping the floors and other surfaces clutter-free is important to facilitate their work.
Important reminders for when students leave their rooms in the mornings:
Important reminders for when students leave their rooms in the mornings:
make sure the lights are turned off
turn off the air conditioner
keep air flowing by opening both the glass sliding doors and the bathroom window
unplug all appliances (e.g., hair dryers/straighteners)
turn off power cords
pick up items from the floor so the cleaners can do their work
REMINDERS FOR BOARDING ROOMS & SHARED SPACES
REMINDERS FOR BOARDING ROOMS & SHARED SPACES
Do not put anything on the room walls before checking with the residence staff. The only adhesive permitted is “sticky tack," which can be removed without the paint.
Food is discouraged in student rooms. Food in a student room should be kept in the refrigerator to avoid attracting insects.
Cutlery and dishes must not be taken from the kitchen or allowed in student rooms. Refrigerators must be kept organized/clean and must be emptied before each long holiday.
Wall phones are to be kept ON at all times. These are to be used for calling other rooms in the residence only. Dial five plus the room number to call a different room. Phones must be kept in working order so a staff member can call if necessary. Please report any phone that is not working to the staff right away.
Shoes should be placed on the racks provided.
No electrical items, such as kettles, are allowed in the rooms.
Students must remember to clean up after themselves. Common areas must be kept free of clutter, including backpacks. Students are prohibited from eating in the Common Room unless they sit at a table.
INVITING GUESTS
All guests of boarding students must wait in the entry area. The guest should call the student he or she is visiting to sign them in with a residence staff member. All visitors are to remain in approved common areas on the residence's first floor unless approval is given from a residence staff member. Family members must check in with a staff member before going to a student’s room.
Students must clean up after themselves and leave all common areas clean and neat, including areas used by their guests.
GENERAL RESIDENCE RULES
GENERAL RESIDENCE RULES
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