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For boarding school students, and many teachers, the campus is home. Explore dormitory living, get expert advice on learning and living away from home and learn more about what can be done to help your child transition to and succeed in boarding school. Find resources for parents, teachers and students. We’ll cover sustainability, boarding school jargon, and corporal punishment. Read first-hand accounts from parents of boarding school students, find graduation gift ideas, and learn why small classes are effective.

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Dr. Hank Nuwer on Hazing

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Dr. Hank Nuwer on Hazing
Hazing used to be wide-spread years ago in all kinds of organizations including boarding schools. While it occurs much less frequently, hazing is still out there. So, we asked Dr. Hank Nuwer, a nationally recognized authority on the subject of hazing, to share his expertise with us.

We parents always worry about what goes on when we are not around to supervise our children. We all know that getting into mischief is part of growing up. Inevitably, it is going to happen. But we also want to know that there are well-known limits and accepted standards of behavior especially when we send our children off to boarding school. With that premise in mind, you and I are going to take a look at an issue that was much more commonplace years ago than it is now.

The following video outlines what hazing involves.

Hazing is a that used to be rampant in schools and organizations just about everywhere. It seemed to be part of our fraternal and educational culture. Fortunately, in these enlightened times in which blogging and instant messaging make it extremely difficult to keep bad news out of the public eye, hazing has all but disappeared in boarding schools. And that is a positive turn of events.

I asked , a nationally recognized authority on hazing, to weigh in on the subject. As Dr. Nuwer makes clear, boarding schools are indeed virtually free of hazing. That's because boarding schools insist on a high standard of supervision and community life designed to protect their students from any kind of harm. Most schools have a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to hazing. It is one

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The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø School Glossary

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The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø School Glossary
51³Ô¹ÏÍø schools have their own jargon just like any activity or affinity group has.

The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø School Glossary

51³Ô¹ÏÍø schools have their own jargon, just like any activity or affinity group has. Here are some of the more common terms and acronyms that you are likely to encounter as you explore boarding schools.

ADD/ADHD

, was previously known as ADD or Attention Deficit Disorder.

  • In all probability, you won't notice signs of ADHD until your child starts school.
  • If he exhibits any symptoms of ADHD, the school will bring it to your attention.
  • The next step is to have him evaluated professionally.
  • The syndrome is treatable.
  • There are hundreds of private schools that have experienced, professional staff who can work effectively with children who learn differently.
  • Explore that option thoroughly.

This video shows the approach to teaching students with learning differences.

ACT

is an acronym for the program.

  • ACT and the SAT are the two most common college standardized tests of academic readiness for college-level studies.
  • Most private schools offer test preparation for the SAT.
  • If you prefer to have your child take the ACT, make sure that you advise the school as soon as you can.

Crew

Crew is the ancient sport of rowing.

  • Rowing in shells is a popular sport in many boarding schools.
  • Typically, crew is offered in the fall and spring.
  • Schools participate
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51³Ô¹ÏÍø School Pictures

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51³Ô¹ÏÍø School Pictures
What does boarding school life look like? View photos from a variety of boarding schools and see if you can also picture yourself there.

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FOR PARENTS
This section covers issues and concerns for parents of boarding school students. Explore corporal punishment, get expert advice on preventing hazing, and read first-hand accounts from parents. Learn what to do if things go wrong, see what boarding school students do in the summer, and get words of wisdom from a reluctant parent.
FOR STUDENTS
Here you’ll gain knowledge about student life at boarding school. User our glossary of terms to learn boarding school jargon, discover the importance of a partnership between school, parent and child, and find great gift ideas for the boarding school graduate.
FOR TEACHERS
The articles in this section are related to teaching at a boarding school. Learn more about what is being taught, why small class sizes work, and the impact of sustainability on boarding schools. You’ll find a list of eBooks about boarding schools, be able to view pictures of boarding school life, and explore course offerings.