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SUGGESTIONS ON WHAT TO BRING
- Pillow and pillowcases
- Four sheets (twin bed size)
- Blankets, comforters and bedspread
- Hand and bath towels, washcloths
- Soft-soled slippers
- Bathrobes and shower shoes
- Table or study lamp
- Work clothes
- Rainwear
- Wastebasket
- Gym shoes
- Bible
- Pictures
- Drinking glass
- Dictionary and reference books
- First-aid supplies
- Window curtains (window sizes in boys’ and girls’ dorm rooms - 48" x 48"):
- Battery-operated alarm clock (NO clock RADIOS)
- Cleaning supplies for room and sink
- Flashlight
- Poster putty
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Dorm students are encouraged to keep their rooms locked at all times. Highland Academy does not assume any responsibility for student belongings when a room is left unlocked.
Students are permitted to bring computers from home for their dorm rooms; however, speakers and/or headphones are not allowed to be hooked up to the computer, and no games, CDs, DVDs and/or movies should be loaded and played on the computers.
Students are permitted to have cell phones on campus, with the exception of the classrooms, Assembly and all religious functions. Cell phone use in the dorms is to cease at lights out time!
Refrigerators and/or microwaves are permitted in the dorm rooms; however, microwaves are available in the halls.
NO LISTENING DEVICES ARE PERMITTED IN THE DORMS. An exception to this policy has to be requested by the Student Association and granted by the faculty each year. If the policy is not requested or the privilege is lost, this initial policy is in force.
The deans/administration of Highland Academy reserve the right to search students’ dorm rooms at any time deemed necessary. Any contraband will be confiscated, with additional fines and/or discipline as deemed necessary.
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ROOM DECORATIONS
- Room decor will be in keeping with S.D.A. standards: no posters of rock stars, beer, etc.
- Pictures and other room decorations are to be hung by the approved material – poster putty ONLY.
- Nails, paint, glue, tacks, tape, etc. are not to be used on walls or furniture.
- You may not use road, traffic or governmental agency signs as decorations.
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FURNITURE
- All furniture is to remain stationary as designed, this includes mattresses.
- All furniture is to remain in its assigned room.
- Do not bring additional furniture or mattresses without permission from the dean. It is the student’s responsibility to store things for the next year somewhere other than in the dorm.
- You will be charged for any damage done to the furniture in your room.
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FOOD IN ROOMS
- Any food in your room should be kept in airtight metal or plastic containers.
- It is preferred that no meat or drinks containing caffeine be brought into the dorm at any time.
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HOME LEAVES
(See Home Leaves under “Financial Information” section) Seven weekend leaves or vacation periods are scheduled for each school year. Students going to their own home may make arrangements with the dormitory dean. Students wishing to visit a home other than their own home must have a written invitation from the home to be visited and written permission from their parents accompanying the request.
Students are to be out of the dorms no later than 2:00 p.m. on the beginning day of break, and they need to be back in the dorms the Sunday at the end of break between 2:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Students should call in if there is an emergency and they are unable to get back by 9:00 p.m. on the night vacation ends.
When students come back on campus at the end of home leave, they must check into the dorm and are under dorm regulations and must have the dean's permission to leave the dorm again. If a genuine emergency arises and a student needs to go home, they must contact their residence dean.
Any time a student goes anywhere with someone other than their parents/legal guardian, a fax must be received ahead of time to that effect, regardless of whether the student is going to their own home or another student’s home.
Dorm students can not be signed out by anyone under the age of 21, except by an immediate relative.
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CLOSED WEEKENDS
Closed weekends are scheduled during weekends with special programs to encourage all students to attend and participate. During closed weekends, dorm students are not allowed to go away for the weekend, except to their own home.
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OFF CAMPUS WITH A PARENT
Parents may take their own students off campus provided this is arranged with the dormitory dean. When permission has been granted by their parents, students may be permitted to leave campus with other parents.
When checked off campus for overnight or weekend, a student will be required to abide by dorm rules if the student comes back on campus or to church – even though the student may still be signed off campus.
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VISITORS IN DORMS
- The arrival of parents or relatives on the campus in no way changes or nullifies the rules.
- NO visitors are allowed in the residence halls overnight unless they have checked with the dean in advance.
- It is appropriate for a student's mother, father, brother, sister, grandmother or grandfather to visit a student's room; but students should have them check in with the dean before going to their room.
- All visitors need to check with the dean first before going to a student’s room.
- No pets other than fish are allowed in the dorms, i.e., dogs, cats, birds, etc.
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AUTOMOBILE POLICY
The general policy of Highland Academy is not to allow dormitory students to have automobiles at the academy. However, recognizing that in some instances it is a great convenience and a savings in time and money, the Administration will make exceptions to this policy upon approval of a signed “Dorm Student Vehicle Driving Form” from parents who desire their students to have an automobile at Highland Academy.
The auto policy is outlined below:
- No autos without application and approval.
- The auto is here only for personal transportation to and from home (or wherever parents are) for home leaves and weekend leaves. Any exceptions must be pre-approved through Ad Council.
- No other students may ride in the car except by arrangement with the dean. This will necessitate a letter of permission from the parents of both students involved.
- The cars are not to be lent.
- Cars must be registered and insured, and all keys and license tags left with the respective dean.
- No cars will be allowed on campus for work at auto mechanics without approval from the auto mechanics teacher and principal. Repair costs cannot be charged to student accounts.
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