- Friday, March 1: Students may depart campus after 3 p.m.
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March 2–17 is Spring Break: Students must depart by noon on Saturday, March 2.
- Monday, March 18: Dorms reopen at 8 a.m. Boarding students must return by 8 p.m.
- Tuesday, March 19: Term 3 classes begin for all students.
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We wish you and your student a safe and relaxing Spring Break! The next Family Bulletin will be sent Thursday, March 21.
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2024–2025 Academic Calendar |
View the 2024–2025 Academic Calendar here. Please note that additional details regarding student arrivals will be posted at a later date.
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End-of-term grades will be posted on The Hive on Wednesday, March 6.
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Students received their spring term schedules on Wednesday, February 28. Early course add/drop/change requests will be accepted on February 29 and March 1.
The regular on-campus add/drop/change process will resume Thursday, March 21, through Monday, March 25. The last day to add a new course is March 25.
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During the early add/drop/change period (February 29 and March 1), students may only submit course add/drop/change requests for courses originally included on their Course Request Form (CRF). These requests do not need to be signed by their advisor or college counselor.
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Starting Thursday, March 21, requests for courses not originally included on the student’s CRF may be submitted and will require approval from the student’s advisor (and college counselor for uppers and seniors).
- Students with incomplete schedules (less than five classes for juniors, lowers, and uppers, or seniors looking to add a fifth course) should contact Associate Dean of Studies for Scheduling Kenneth Shows immediately.
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A note about instructor changes: Students may occasionally find themselves assigned to a different instructor or section in continuing courses for the next term. These changes are necessary for a host of reasons, including faculty leaves and sabbaticals, new instructor workloads, the need to balance section sizes, and the scheduling of other courses. We understand that the prospect of an instructor change can make some students uncomfortable. We encourage you to help your student develop the resilience they need to embrace change as a necessary part of life and filled with wonderful opportunities. Please note that we do not honor schedule requests for particular instructors or periods. Policy related to requesting a change of instructor may be found in The Blue Book posted on The Hive.
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The Office of Family Engagement invites you to join us for fun and informal virtual networking events for Andover families. You will hear from your student’s cluster dean and meet other families from their cluster during these events. Click here to register.
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- Flagstaff Cluster: Tuesday, March 26, at 7 p.m. ET
- Abbot Cluster: Monday, April 1, at 7 p.m. ET
- West Quad North Cluster: Tuesday, April 2, at 7 p.m. ET
- West Quad South Cluster: Monday, April 8, at 7 p.m. ET
- Pine Knoll Cluster: Tuesday, April 9, at 7 p.m. ET
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Not sure about which cluster your student belongs to? You can locate this information on The Hive. Registrants will be sent a reminder with the Zoom link and event details a few days prior to each networking event.
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Sykes Wellness Center Reminders |
Medication Pickup: Students must pick up their medication by noon on Saturday, March 2. Please note that medication cannot be mailed home.
Safety Reminder to Students with Epinephrine Auto Injectors: Students should take their two epinephrine auto-injectors home with them. If they are traveling by air, these should be placed in accessible carry-on luggage and not in checked baggage. Students should then bring their two epinephrine auto-injectors back to campus following the break.
Physical Exams: To ensure compliance with Massachusetts school health requirements, it is necessary to always maintain a current physical exam record on file, completed within the last 13 months. If your child’s physical has expired, kindly arrange for a new physical exam with their primary care provider during Spring Break. If your child has had an annual physical recently, please upload the physical exam report via the Sykes Wellness Center health portal (log onto The Hive to access the portal). Alternatively, you may fax the report to 978-749-4452.
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| Campus Closet
Campus Closet will be closed for Spring Break. Online orders MUST be placed by noon tomorrow (Friday, March 1) for shipping or for pickup at the Pan Athletic Center this weekend. Note your preference in the comments at checkout. Packages will be held at the NEPSAC Swimming and Diving Championships snack table:
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- Saturday, March 2, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Sunday, March 3, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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The week’s featured items are the ESSports Mink Sherpa Blanket and ESSports Tech LS T-Shirt. PSPA activities are funded by profits from our volunteer-run Campus Closet, which features official Phillips Academy gear for your whole family.
March Events
Curriculum Night Part 2 and Coffee Mixer–Join us in late March for a Coffee Mixer followed by the Curriculum Panel. Hear from several department chairs about Andover’s academic program. We'll provide updates as soon as we finalize the details. Can't attend in person? Tune in to our livestream or check The Hive for the recording following the event.
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March 1—Virtual: Letters Against Isolation: A Month Long Non Sibi Project with Shreya S. Patel ’19
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March 16 in Atlanta: MedShare Non Sibi Project with the Atlanta Regional Leadership Team
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March 19 in London: An Evening with Head of School Raynard S. Kington, MD, PhD, P’24, ’27
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March 25—Virtual: A Conversation with Catherine Armsden ’73, Author and Architect
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April 3—Virtual: A Session with Head of School Raynard S. Kington, MD, PhD, P’24, ’27
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April 20 in San Francisco: Golden Gate Park Non Sibi Project with Winston W. Wyckoff ’78, P’12
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April 20 in Los Angeles: Heal the Bay Non Sibi Project with the Southern California Regional Leadership Team
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April 20 in Concord, MA: Gaining Ground Non Sibi Project with Jeffrey S. Hunt ’82, P’25
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April 20 in New York: Flushing Meadows Corona Park Non Sibi Project with Candace N. Douglas ’00
- April 25—Virtual: Blue Runs Deep: TV & Film Documentarians
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Keep an eye on the Academy’s Events Calendar for gatherings in your area and an array of campus and other events that may be open to families (i.e., special student presentations; music, theatre, and dance performances; and athletic competitions). Please join us!
Health and safety guidelines, provided here, are also available when you register for an event.
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The Office of Family Engagement is here to support you throughout the school year. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Director Jennifer Vasquez by email or call 978-749-4068.
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