Parent Bulletin
Phillips Academy Head of School Office
Rebecca Sykes, associate head of school
October 4, 2011
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The campus community, along with hundreds of parents and alumni around the world, took part in the Academy’s 5th annual Non Sibi Day.
Students, faculty, staff, alumni and parents participated in a variety
of service projects that exemplify the school’s long-standing motto.
This event kicked off a month-long service initiative, and we hope you
will take a minute to find out about ways you can support the non sibi spirit.
The Weekender
On Saturdays and Sundays students can choose to take
part in an array of activities sponsored by the Academy, ranging from
sporting and cultural events, music and theater performances to shopping
excursions, movies and dances. The best place to find out what’s
happening is The Weekender, which is posted on PAnet and around campus every Wednesday.
Financial Aid for College—Event Tonight
The College Counseling Office’s annual Financial Aid
Night, co-sponsored by Andover High School, will take place tonight,
October 4, at 7:00 P.M., in the Collins Center Auditorium of Andover
High School. All parents are invited to attend.
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In Touch With…
John Rogers, Dean of Studies
Over the past year and more, the Andover faculty has engaged
in a discussion about how we educate students on matters related to
academic integrity and how we respond when students do not meet our
expectations in this area. As a result of these conversations, we have
adopted a number of concrete measures. I write to update you with some
highlights and encourage you to read a more detailed message about these changes on the Parent Portal.
Earlier
this month as a part of the orientation period, I had the opportunity
to meet with new students (grouped by entering grade levels) to discuss
what we mean by academic integrity and why it is such a vital aspect of a
community like ours. In addition, each instructor will discuss our
expectations in the context of his or her class every term. For example
they will discuss the types of help that are permitted on each type of
assignment, as well as the rationale for those rules.
We have
also revised and updated for the second time in two years, the
“academic integrity primer.” We ask all students to read this primer,
discuss it with their advisors and instructors if they have any
questions, and then “certify” that they have read it, discussed it and,
most importantly, understood it. We invite you to view this primer on the Parent Portal.
Finally,
when students do fail to live up to our expectations of academic
integrity, we now have more flexibility in how we respond. Our hope, of
course, is that our educational efforts on this front will diminish the
need to call upon our disciplinary measures.
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The Addison is 80!
With the conclusion of the final phase of the Addison
Gallery’s renovation—the installation of the museum’s new glass roof—the
Addison is prepared to celebrate its 80th birthday this fall. We hope
you’ll join us for one or all of the festive events planned to showcase
the Addison’s renowned permanent collection of American art and benefit
the gallery’s education program. For tickets and information, please
contact Anna Gesing at 978.749.4023 or visit the Addison’s website.
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Upcoming Events
| Tuesday, October 4 |
College Counseling and Andover High School Financial Aid Night
Collins Center Auditorium, Andover High School
7:00 p.m.
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| Wednesday, October 5 |
College Fair, Borden Gym, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. |
| Friday October 14 |
Exhibition opening and reception, Addison Gallery of American
Art, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free and open to the public.
Bid on Blue Online Auction Begins! Go to www.andover.edu/auction to view the catalog.
Guest Piano Recital and Master Class featuring Marc Peloquin, Timken Room, Graves Hall, 7:30 p.m. |
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