- Monday, April 15: No classes. Dorms open. Boarding students must return by 8 p.m.
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Monday, May 27: No classes. Dorms open. Boarding students must return by 8 p.m.
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Spring Term Concert Calendar |
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At the start of each trimester, students engage in programming to help them better understand the principles and practices of academic integrity. Programming includes discussion of academic integrity in each class and advising group, and it concludes with each student confirming their understanding of the parameters of doing good intellectual work in an academic community.
While each student is responsible for adhering to the rules and guidelines governing academic integrity, there are three ways parents/guardians can help:
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Please wait until your child has submitted an assignment before discussing it, reading it, looking at it, listening to it, etc. Every idea, piece of data, word, punctuation mark, etc., must be the student’s own. Students may not receive help on any assignment from family, friends, tutors, or the internet, including via large language models such as Chat GPT, except as part of peer-editing and workshopping in class or as an explicit part of an assignment.
- Please note that, as the Course of Study states, each student is the only person permitted to use the student’s Phillips Academy credentials. No one else, including parents/guardians, may access a student’s Phillips Academy email, PAnet, or Canvas sites.
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If your child is uncertain about the parameters of an assignment or is feeling overwhelmed, please encourage them to contact their teachers for help, which may include requesting an extension. It is always better to receive a lower grade on an assignment or receive no credit for completing it than to violate the Academy’s rules regarding academic integrity. Throughout the year, all students have access to a range of great resources, including their teachers, who are available during conference periods and, possibly, other times; the Academic Skills Center, located in Pearson Hall; the evening Writing Center, located in the library; and the Math/Science Center, located in the Gelb Science Center.
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From the Registrar’s Office |
PA transcripts for summer programs: If your student needs a PA transcript for summer program applications, please have them email the Registrar’s Office well in advance. Reminder: Official transcripts must be sent directly from the Registrar’s Office to the organization requesting it. Your student can download a copy of their unofficial transcript via Blue Link.
Verification of enrollment letters: Families request verification of enrollment letters throughout the school year for various reasons. Please email the Registrar’s Office to obtain a letter.
RMV requirements for learner’s permits/driver’s licenses: The Registry of Motor Vehicles in Massachusetts requires two forms of identification for students obtaining their Learner’s Permit/Driver’s License. Our office provides a verification of enrollment letter and copy of your student’s unofficial transcript. Some states have a form that simply needs a signature and/or school seal. If you need assistance with this process, please email the Registrar’s Office.
Working permits/papers: Andover does not provide working permits. If your student needs a working permit, they should contact their local public high school’s guidance office. Questions? Email the Registrar’s Office.
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April 13 –15, is a long weekend. Friday afternoon activities will not meet, except for those teams that have scheduled contests Friday or Saturday. Monday, April 15 there will be no classes and no athletics.
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Andover Welcomes Dr. Jenny Wang |
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Dr. Jenny T. Wang is a Taiwanese American clinical psychologist, speaker, and author who writes about the intersections of Asian American identity, mental health, and intergenerational trauma. Please join us for two signature events next week with Dr. Wang.
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Keynote Address: Three Gifts from Parents to Serve Our Children for a Lifetime, on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 7 p.m. in Kemper Auditorium
As parents, we are tasked with preparing our children for the future. We invest resources, time, and energy on things that we believe will set our children up for success and help them achieve their goals. Parents of this generation are more than ever concerned about financial stability and career success, but are we equipping our children with the tools that contribute to long term happiness and mental wellbeing? In this event, we will explore three specific gifts parents can offer their children to build resilience, help them achieve their goals, and see through the distractions that often keep us from a life of sustainable wellness. This event is hosted by the Parents of Students of Phillips Academy.
This event is hosted by the Parents of Students of Phillips Academy (PSPA). PSPA invites families to a pizza dinner catered by Otto at 6:30 p.m. in the Underwood Room.
Fireside Chat with Dr. Wang on Friday, April 5, 2024, at 7 p.m. in Kemper Auditorium
In our highly technological and networked global world, our lives are ever changing. Our youth have exposure to data and news at the speed and breath that previous generations never imagined. However, current data suggests that the mental health of our younger generation has never been more precarious, as rising rates of depression and anxiety are spreading through schools and universities. As supportive and loving adults, we must ask ourselves whether we are offering our youth the appropriate tools with which to understand and process their lives and the state of this world.
This fireside chat, moderated by Phillips Academy student leaders, will explore mental health and wellness topics drawn from the Andover community and discuss how we can improve our mental health in a world that more often causes us to feel anxious and distressed. The hope is that the audience will leave with tangible tools that they can practice today to build better mental health for tomorrow. Free and open to the public.
Questions for Fireside Chat: Families are encouraged to submit questions for the fireside chat with Dr. Wang here. The survey link will be open until tomorrow, March 29.
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It’s being touted as the astronomical event of the decade—and your student will be on campus for the April 8 total eclipse of the sun starting at 2:16 p.m. and concluding at 4:39 p.m. To facilitate safe viewing of this historic event, Andover-branded solar eclipse glasses will be distributed to the entire community. Adult community members are invited to stop by the Dean of Studies Office anytime between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to pick up the shades. Additionally, the astronomy club will set up a telescope with a solar filter in front of Paresky Commons for the duration of the event – campus community members are invited to stop by to check it out. For more information on the eclipse, go here.
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The Office of Family Engagement invites Andover families to join us for fun and informal virtual networking events. You will hear from your student’s cluster dean and meet other families from their cluster during these events. Click here to register for the remaining events.
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- 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 which cluster your student belongs to? You can find this information on The Hive.
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Re-Enrollment for Returning Families |
Families should have received an email from SchoolAdmin with instructions on how to access your enrollment portal via Finalsite. The deadline for completing your enrollment agreement is April 1, 2024. For questions, contact Enrollment.
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SENIOR PROM
For information, click here.
YEARBOOK
The yearbook is still available for purchase at $125 per copy. Our stock is limited, so it's best not to delay your order – otherwise, you may miss out. Visit the Yearbook Order Center and enter school code 3591.
COMMENCEMENT
We are excited to welcome the families of seniors to celebrate Phillips Academy’s 246th Commencement. For a complete schedule of events and FAQs, please visit the Commencement webpage. Students will receive their tickets in their student mailboxes on Wednesday, May 29. Please ensure your student returns all athletic equipment, library books, electronic equipment, and musical instruments to avoid any ticket holds.
If you have additional questions, please contact Naomi Mashburn ’08 in the Office of Alumni Engagement via email or 978-749-4225.
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Campus Closet Needs Help on Monday!
We need a few more volunteers on Monday, April 1 to help the on-campus store for the last Spring Visit Day for newly admitted students. Let’s help the next incoming class at PA show their school pride! To volunteer please sign up here.
Campus Closet Hours:
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- Monday, April 1, 1-5 p.m.
- Closed on Friday, March 29, and Friday, April 5.
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PSPA activities are funded by profits from our volunteer-run Campus Closet, which features official Phillips Academy gear for your whole family.
We hope to see you at the Campus Closet and/or at our PSPA Speaker Series event featuring Dr. Jenny Wang on Thursday, April 4.
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Spiritual & Religious Gatherings |
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12:30 p.m.—Stations of the Cross: Overseen by Dr. Mary Kantor, Catholic chaplain, please meet in Cochran Chapel following ASM for student-led Stations of the Cross.
The Good Friday Stations of the Cross will draw on the art of sculptors, painters, and iconographers from around the world followed by a simple soup and bread meal in the Baldwin Cloister (lower level). All are welcome. -
1-1:25 p.m.—Muslim Student Association (MSA) Jummah Prayer: Led by Mr. Noureddine El Alam. Meditation Room, Cochran Chapel (enter from left side of building).
- 5:30-6:30 p.m.—MSA Dinner & Discussion: Led by Mr. Noureddine El Alam and members of the MSA. All community members are welcome. Ada’s Room, Paresky Commons (second floor).
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5:30 p.m.—Jewish Student Union (JSU) Shabbat Celebration: Led by members of the JSU and Rabbi Joshua Greenberg. Included are blessings over candles, challah and grape juice, sharing and fellowship. All are welcome. Paul’s Room, Paresky Commons (second floor).
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Holy Saturday— This day commemorates the day that Jesus laid in the tomb after his death and before his resurrection. For Catholic services off campus, click here.
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6:15 a.m.—Easter Sunrise Service: Come for early morning Easter rejoicing and hallelujahs! Rev. Gina, Protestant Chaplain, will offer a casual sunrise service on the road at the top of the graveyard (the road that runs from Highland Road to the back of Sam Phil). There will be a fire pit and breakfast refreshments. All are welcome!
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5 p.m.—Easter Dinner: The Catholic community gathers for a festive Easter Dinner in Ada's Room in Paresky Commons. Friends and family welcome!
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6:15-7 p.m.—Easter Sunday Catholic Mass: All are welcome. Overseen by Dr. Mary Kantor, Catholic chaplain, with presider Fr. Jack O’Brien. Mass is followed by festive Easter hospitality and fellowship with snacks and refreshments. Kemper Chapel, lower level of Cochran Chapel (enter from the outside, left side of building)
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March 1—31 Virtual: Letters Against Isolation: A Month Long Non Sibi Project with Shreya S. Patel ’19
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April 3—Virtual: A Session with Head of School Raynard S. Kington, MD, PhD, P’24, ’27
- April 4 in New York: Andover Social at Hudson Hound
- April 16 in Tokyo: An Andover Gathering in Tokyo
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April 16 in Singapore: An Andover Dinner in Singapore
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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
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April 21 in Philadelphia: Philly House Non Sibi Project with the Philadelphia Regional Leadership Team
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April 25—Virtual: Blue Runs Deep: TV & Film Documentarians
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May 8 in Los Angeles: An Evening with Head of School Raynard S. Kington, MD, PhD, P’24, ’27
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May 9 in Seattle: An Evening with Head of School Raynard S. Kington, MD, PhD, P’24, ’27
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May 18 in New York: Citymeals on Wheels Spring Non Sibi Project with Marcia McCabe ’73
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May 18 in Cape Neddick, ME: Center for Wildlife Non Sibi Project with Tiffany Horne Noonan ’99
- May 18 in Oakland, CA: Northern California Andover Family-Friendly Hike with Kerry Lanzo ’11
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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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