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Page 1: BOARDING LIFE HANDBOOK | 2017 · | Orientation + Move-In Orientation + Move-In New Boarding Student Orientation Required for all new boarding parents and students.(casual dress) SUNDAY,

BOARDING LIFE HANDBOOK | 2017

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Baylor Who’s Who

| Who’s Who

Assistant HeadmasterShaw [email protected](423) 757-2814

Upper School HeadDavid [email protected](423) 757-2513

Dean of StudentsSharon [email protected](423) 757-2512

Admin. Asst. to Upper School DeansSusan [email protected](423) 757-2510

Assoc. Director of Residential LifeTakisha [email protected](423) 757-2853

Administrative AssistantAnne [email protected](423) 757-2829

RegistrarMichael [email protected](423) 757-2511

Director of Residential LifeGarrison [email protected](423) 757-2830

RESIDENTIAL LIFE DEAN’S OFFICE

UPPER SCHOOL

Chief InformationOfficer/TechnologyShawn [email protected](423) 757-2606

TECHNOLOGY

Student BillingAlbert [email protected](423) 757-2844

BUSINESS

Medical AssistantMelissa [email protected](423) 267-8506, ext. 239

HEALTH CENTER

Admin. Asst. to Athletic DirectorEddie [email protected](423) 757-2527

Athletic DirectorThad [email protected](423) 757-2528

ATHLETICS

We know you have plenty of questions about your new school, and sometimes it’s just nice to know who to ask!

HeadmasterScott Wilson ’[email protected](423) 757-2804

On behalf of the faculty and staff of Baylor School, I am honored to welcome you into the Baylor family. I am confident that you will

discover that everyone here, from classroom teachers to support staff, is committed to making the relationship between your family and Baylor the strongest possible. To begin that process, please make a note of the important information included in this packet. If you have any questions leading up to the orientation sessions and the beginning of the 2017-18 school year, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the individuals listed on this page for assistance. Thanks for reading, and Go Big Red!

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Welcome Baylor Parents,

Welcome! |

It is our top priority to make sure that our students and parents feel comfortable and prepared when they arrive for orientation in August and to make sure that the lines of communication and support are always clear and open. This packet is the first step in helping your family transition into the boarding community. Please read the following information carefully:

Welcome Packet ContentsThis handbook includes important information, including orientation dates and a summer checklist. Additionally, there are copies of the Course Request Form (see below). All of this information and more can also be found in a section of the website created exclusively for new families: www.baylorschool.org/parents.

Course Request InformationPlease complete the enclosed Course Request Form and return it to Baylor as soon as possible. Please include an unofficial copy of your child’s transcript or final report card. (The official transcripts must be requested through the Parent Portal.) The form can be

returned to:

Upper School Office

by email: [email protected]

by fax: (423) 757-2545

by mail: 171 Baylor School Road, Chattanooga, TN, 37405, attn: Registrar

Over the summer, we will review your child’s final transcript, test scores, and teacher recommendations from the Admissions process to finalize a schedule. As part of the course registration process, all files are reviewed for honors placement with the help of the ap-propriate department chairs. Our goal is to develop the most appropriate schedule for your child. You will be notified by email when schedules are available in mid-August.

Medical and Technology Information

Baylor uses electronic communication almost exclusively, and this is also how you will receive important news and information from your child’s teachers, advisers, and administrators throughout the school year. Therefore, it is extremely important that you take the time to familiarize yourself with these systems. Students will receive their Baylor email account information during orientation in August. In this packet you will find additional information regarding both Technology and Health Center policies.

Residential Life at BaylorWe believe there are three key traits shared among those students who successfully transition to boarding life at Baylor:

Early Academic Success: Managing time wisely (especially free time), healthy eating, adequate sleep, and study habits.Positive Emotional Transition: Managing the normal feelings that accompany homesickness, separation and adjustment to new surroundings and taking advantage of the various support systems that are available 24/7. Community Connections: Baylor is full of people who are available to support our students. Whether it is through roommates, teammates, prefects, dorm parents, advisers, or even the headmaster, it is our experiences that these relationships and connections are crucial to a graceful transition.

Again, it is a pleasure to welcome you and your family to Baylor. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns that you may have throughout the summer months and beyond.

Sincerely,

Takisha HaynieAssoc. Director of Residential [email protected](423) 757-2853

Anne Stover Administrative [email protected](423) 757-2829

Garrison Conner Director of Residential [email protected](423) 757-2830

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| Orientation + Move-In

Orientation + Move-InNew Boarding Student Orientation

Required for all new boarding parents and students. (casual dress)

SUNDAY, AUGUST 13• Check-in begins at 9:00 a.m.• Opening remarks and breakfast begin at 9:30 a.m.• Individual dorm meetings and move-in• Traditional signing-in ceremony at 4:30 p.m.• Student dinner at 5:30 p.m.• Parent reception at Headmaster’s house at 7:00 p.m.• All students are required to stay in the dorms beginning Sunday night, August 13 for orientation activities.

MONDAY, AUGUST 14• Registration for all new students: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (This concludes the parent portion of orientation.)

TUESDAY, AUGUST 15• Chinese student information session and breakfast: 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. (required)• Breakfast and student activity: 8:00 a.m. (required)

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16Classes Begin!

Parent Checklist

JUNE/JULYoAll parents and students should review the online Summer Reading Requirements.

o JULY 21 – 22 Used Uniform Sale 1 – 5 p.m. | Parry Center All parents and students should review the Baylor dress code and plan uniform purchases.

o July 21 Deadline to Update Student Medical Information All parents are required to update their student medical information through Magnus Health Student Medical Records (SMR). Access your medical forms by going to www.baylorschool.org/magnus by July 21 or one week before your child’s first athletic practice or camp that occurs before July 21.

If you are having technical difficulty with the Magnus system, please contact customer support at Magnus Health SMR: (877) 461-6831 or [email protected].

o ALL new parents should make plans to attend Orientation in August.

AUGUSTo Boarding parents should purchase basic items for your child’s dorm room as suggested on the “New to Baylor” section of our website. There will be time on move-in day to make additional purchases at local stores to personalize your room.

o AUGUST 13 – 15 REQUIRED: Boarding Orientation

o August 13 – 15 Used Uniform Sale Sun. & Mon. 2 – 4 p.m. | Tues. 12:30 – 2 p.m. | Parry Center All parents and students should review the Baylor dress code and plan uniform purchases.

o WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16 First Day of School (chapel dress)

OCTOBERo Fall Break begins at noon on Oct. 5/classes resume Oct. 10.

o FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27 Upper School Parents’ Day

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Your Dorm RoomMost of Baylor’s rooms are designed for double occupancy. Sharing a room in a dorm full of other teenagers also enhances students’ development of life skills and independence. Student rooms quickly become home. New students receive their dorm room and roommate assignments during orientation. All new students will have a roommate.

The rooms vary in size and layout. Shades are provided in all of the windows. Each room in Hunter, Probasco, Harrison, and Riverfront has a standard twin bed (39" x 75"). Beds in Lowrance and Lupton Halls have extra long twin beds (39" x 80"). Since new students do not find out their dorm until Orientation, we will make sure you have ample time to shop at local stores for your bedding. All rooms contain a chest of drawers (or shelves in a closet), a desk, a chair, and a trash can. All residence halls are wireless. There are also numerous computer labs across campus.

It is our experience that parents and students like to do some summer shopping for things that will be needed for the school year. Please don’t worry if you forget something. There are several Wal-Mart and Target stores near Baylor. We also have a school bus that travels to area stores twice a week, so there is plenty of time and opportunity to pick up any last minute items!

Below is a list to help you as you pack and prepare for your Baylor adventures:

STUFF YOU NEED

o Standard twin sheets, pillow, blankets and comforter (see note above)

o Alarm clock, lamp and flashlight

o Basic schools supplies (Baylor has a fully stocked bookstore.)

o Plastic bucket or tray for shampoo, soap, toothpaste and other toiletries

o Flip flops, a robe, towels and washcloths

o Headphones

o Laundry basket/bag and detergent

o Umbrella, rain jacket with hood

o USA cell phone

o USA iTunes account

COMPUTER STUFF

o iPad

o Many students bring laptopsMinimum computer requirements:

• wireless capabilities• any make and version of OS is acceptable (Windows, OS X, etc.) • English must be installed as a language option• any computer manufacturer is acceptable (Apple, Dell, etc.)• electrical surge protector with a fuse to handle mutiple plugs• current and up-to-date antivirus protection installed

Additional items many students enjoy:• a monitor no larger than 27" if have a desktop computer• as much memory (RAM) as possible, this is usually at least 1 GB• external speakers• CD and/or DVD burner• USB drives• a personal printer – this should NOT be wireless

STUFF YOU DON’T NEED, BUT MOST STUDENTS LIKE TO HAVEPictures from home Posters (No nails, please! Use putty or tape!)Munchies (and sealable containers to hold leftovers)Drinks (water/Gatorade/soda)A mug for hot drinks, a bowl and spoon for soup or noodlesUnder-the-bed storage boxes Shelving and/or crates Micro fridge (individual or shared with your roommate)RainbootsSunscreen and sunglassesExtension Cord

STUFF THAT’S NOT ALLOWED IN DORM ROOMSCandles, matches, lighters or incenseMicrowaves, toaster ovens, crock pots, coffee pots, electric tea kettles, popcorn poppers, rice cookers, hot plates, or space heaters Halogen lamps, decorative string or rope lightsFirearms (including hunting rifles, ammunition, bows, arrows, knives, air guns or paintball guns)Fireworks or explosivesTV’sPetsDronesHoverboards

INSURANCEBaylor is a safe and caring environment, but like your home, it still requires forethought about protecting personal belongings. We en-courage you to talk to your insurance agent and consider some form of rider on your home insurance.

Remember: Boarders will be sharing their space and will be required to keep their area neat and clean – when stocking a room – less is more!

Your Dorm Room |

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School Break Travel Planner

| Travel Planner

SCHOOL BREAKS AND TRAVELPlease plan ahead and purchase plane tickets now for any school breaks when your child will be traveling home. In order to travel affordably and without missing class time, airline tickets must be booked months in ad-vance. When scheduling flights out of Atlanta, please be sure to consider travel to the Atlanta airport (allow 3 hours) and airline check-in require-ments (allow 2 hours for domestic flights and 3 hours for international or holiday flights).

We realize that some international flights are only available once each day or even less. In this case, when we dismiss school at noon for a school break, students are allowed to leave earlier than noon for their flights. Dorms close at 5:00 p.m. the day break begins.

OPENING OF SCHOOL Mid August .............Pre-season practice begins for some in-season varsity sports – check with your coach.Sun., Aug. 13 .........Orientation for new boarding families begins at 9:30 a.m. Check-in starts at 9:00 a.m.Mon., Aug. 14 ........Returning students move in to dorms.Tues., Aug. 15 .........Student activities.Wed., Aug. 16 .........Classes begin (students must have returned all health forms to attend class).Mon., Sept. 4 .........Labor Day (no classes – dorms remain open).

FALL BREAK*(In-season varsity athletes - check with coach before booking flights.)Thurs., Oct. 5 .........Departure day – school dismissed at 12:00 p.m. Mon., Oct. 9 ...........All students return by 9:00 p.m.Tues., Oct. 10 .........Classes begin.*Dorms will remain open during this break. Students who choose to stay on campus will be charged a fee.

THANKSGIVING BREAK(In-season varsity athletes - check with coach before booking flights.)Fri., Nov. 17 ............All students dismissed at 3:30 p.m./dorms close

Sat., Nov. 18 at 12:00 p.m. Students should depart after 3:30 p.m. on Friday or on Saturday morning. Students are not permitted to miss classes on Fri-day, Nov. 17 for travel. Dorms remain open on Friday night. International students may depart on Saturday, Nov. 18 if a Friday flight would require them to depart before the end of the school day.

Mon., Nov. 27 .........Dorms re-open at 1:00 p.m./all students return by 9:00 p.m.Tues., Nov. 28 .........Classes begin.

CHRISTMAS BREAK(In-season varsity athletes - check with coach before booking flights.)Wed., Dec. 20.........Departure day – students dismissed by 12:00 p.m./ dorms close at 5:00 p.m. Sun., Jan. 7 ............Dorms re-open at 1:00 p.m./all students return by 9:00 p.m.Mon., Jan. 8 ...........Classes begin.

WINTER BREAK*(In-season varsity athletes - check with coach before booking flights.)Thurs., Feb. 15 .......Departure day – students dismissed at 12:00 p.m.Mon., Feb. 19 .........All students return by 9:00 p.m.Tues., Feb. 20 .........Classes begin.*Dorms will remain open during this break. Students who choose to stay on campus will be charged a fee.

SPRING BREAK(In-season varsity athletes - check with coach before booking flights.)Thurs., March 22 ...Departure day – students dismissed by 12:00 p.m./ dorms close at 5:00 p.m. Mon., April 2 ..........Dorms re-open at 1:00 p.m./all students return by 9:00 p.m.Tues., April 3 ..........Classes begin.

END OF SCHOOLThurs., May 31 .......All students dismissed following exams – dorms close at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Students with limited international flight options may take their Thursday exam earlier in the week.Fri., June 1 .............Graduation (for Seniors only)

NOTESStudents should arrange flights on the days that the dorms close.

Dorms remain open during Fall and Winter Breaks. Students may stay on campus for these breaks (there is an additional charge).

The school is completely closed for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Spring Breaks. Parents are responsible for making arrangements for their child during these breaks. Most students travel home or to a relative or friend of the family for these long breaks as local stays are not possible. (All students generally travel home for Christmas Break.)

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DIRECTIONS TO CAMPUS• Chattanooga is approximately a two hour drive from Atlanta, Birming- ham, Knoxville and Nashville.• From I-75 or I-59: follow I-24 and take exit 178 (U.S. 27 North).• After crossing the Tennessee River, take the U.S. 127/Signal Mountain Road exit. • Proceed under the overpass and move into the left turn lane. The campus entrance is located on the left at the third light.

AIRPORTS and AIRPORT TRANSPORTATIONChattanooga: The Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA/Lovell Field) is located within 30 minutes of campus. This is the recommended air-port for arrivals and departures. The Chattanooga Airport is a small, un-crowded airport. Travelers can arrive one hour before their flights and se-curity lines are rarely long. For students traveling alone, the Chattanooga Airport is much easier to negotiate than the Atlanta airport. Their website contains links to airlines, car rental agencies and taxi services.

The Baylor bus makes regular trips between campus and the Chatta-nooga airport at the beginning and end of each school break. School break bus schedules are posted and students do not need reservations to ride the bus for these times. Transportation to the Chattanooga Airport is available by reservation at other times. Please contact the Residential Life Office (ext. 339) for assistance.

Atlanta: The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is ap-proximately two hours from Chattanooga. When scheduling flights out of

Atlanta, please be sure to consider travel time (allow three hours) and airline check-in requirements (allow two hours for domestic flights and three hours for international or holiday flights, more time should be al-lowed during holiday travel as security lines can be long).

Nashville: The Nashville International Airport (BNA) is approximately two hours and fifteen minutes from Chattanooga. When scheduling flights from the Nashville Airport, please be mindful of the time difference; the Nashville Airport is in the Central Time Zone.

Atlanta and Nashville Airport Transportation: Groome Shuttle provides transportation to and from the Atlanta and Nashville Airports on a regular ba-sis. Groome also provides pick up and drop off at Baylor’s campus, but this must be requested when the shuttle reservation is made. The cost of shuttle transportation can not be billed to a student’s account. Parents may provide a credit card number ahead of time. Reservations can be made directly with Groome or through the Residential Life Office (ext. 339).

UNACCOMPANIED MINOR TRANSPORTATIONStudents designated as unaccompanied minors by the airline (gener-ally students less than 15 years of age, but individual guidelines vary by airline) sometimes require special arrangements for transportation and check-in or check-out by a designated individual from the gate as they fly. We will be happy to help you with this, but appreciate plenty of advance notice to make proper arrangements. If your child will be flying as an unaccompanied minor, please contact the Residential Life Office (ext. 339) for arrangements and fees.

Travel Planner |

➡ Groome Shuttle: 800-896-9928 or chattanooga.groometransportation.com

➡ Chattanooga Airport: www.chattairport.com

➡ Atlanta Airport: www.atlantaairport.com

➡ Nashville Airport: www.flynashville.com

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| Dress Code + Uniforms

WHAT WILL I WEAR DURING THE SCHOOL DAY?Monday/Chapel• boys: button down uniform dress shirt with tie and uniform pants or shorts• girls: button down uniform dress shirt with uniform pants, shorts or any uniform skirt

Tuesday – FridayB-shirt (casual polo-type shirt) with uniform pants or shorts. Girls may also wear any approved uniform skirt.

WHERE CAN I PURCHASE MY UNIFORMS?Uniform items can be purchased throughout the summer by visiting the Campus Store or Educational Outfitters in Chattanooga. Items can also be purchased online from Educational Outfitters or Lands’ End.

• B-shirts (polo style) and approved uniform sweatshirts are ONLY available at the Campus Store.• Button-down uniform dress shirts, uniform pants, all styles of uniform skirts, uniform sweaters and vests are available from Educational Outfitters and Lands’ End.

WHAT ABOUT SHOES, SOCKS, BELTS, ETC.?These items are part of the official uniform, so note the following:• Belt must be worn with uniform pants and shorts.• Socks must be visible and in good taste.• Most students wear tennis shoes for comfort, but most closed-toe shoes are acceptable.• Boys must wear any traditional tie or bow tie with dress shirts.

WHAT TYPES OF OUTERWEAR WILL I NEED?Only official uniform sweatshirts or sweaters/vests may be worn in class-rooms. You will need a warm coat for cold winter months. Raincoats with hoods are certainly helpful traveling between classes on rainy days.

➡ Educational Outfitters: www.educationaloutfitters.com.

➡ Lands’ End: www.landsend.com/school.

Uniform Skirt, Skort,

or Shorts

B-Shirt(tucked in)

B-Shirt(tucked in)

Belt

Uniform Shorts

or Pants

TUESDAY – FRIDAY UNIFORMS

Uniform Pants, Shorts, or Any Uniform Skirt

Button Down Uniform Dress

Shirt

Belt

Uniform Pants

or Shorts

MONDAY/CHAPEL UNIFORMS

Button Down Uniform Dress

Shirt

Dress Code + Uniforms

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Student ServicesBAYLOR CAMPUS STOREThe Baylor Bookstore is located on the lower level of Guerry Hall. Oper-ating hours during the school year are 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Campus Store carries a wide range of apparel, in-cluding uniform B-shirts.

BUSINESS OFFICE AND MONEY MATTERSThe Business Office offers services to assist with student finances. Stu-dents are issued a personal Tiger Swipe ID card that can be used for purchases around campus. Items purchased by Tiger Swipe are billed on the student’s monthly statement. Students are not allowed to bring large amounts of cash to campus. It is not recommended that parents send cash to your child via the US Postal Service. If you must send cash, we recommend sending it via UPS or FedEx so that it may be tracked.

DEBIT CARDSStudents are required to have a debit or credit card. Students have access to the on-campus ATM for cash withdrawals at their parents’ discretion.

DOCUMENT AND VALUABLES STORAGEStudents must store passports, VISAS, and I-20s in the Residential Life Of-fice. They may be picked up prior to travel. Additionally, all dorms, with the exception of Riverfront, include a personal lockbox for each student in their dorm room. Students provide their own lock for their personal lockbox.

FAX SERVICEYou and your child may send and receive faxes through the Residential Life Office at: (423) 757-2545.

MAILROOMThe Baylor Bookstore maintains mail facilities for the boarding commu-nity on the lower level of Guerry Hall. They process incoming and outgo-ing mail via the US Postal Service, UPS and Federal Express. Each stu-dent is assigned a numbered mailbox corresponding to their dorm room.

If you wish to send something to your child, please address it according to the following format:Student’s Namec/o Baylor School171 Baylor School RoadChattanooga, TN 37405

Please use UPS or Federal Express for overnight or expedited mail (not the US Postal Service) as it will arrive within the timeframe you specify and there is a tracking number that we can refer to if the need arises.

If you have any questions, please contact:Mark Baliles, ManagerBaylor Campus Store(423) 757-2566

SHIPPING AND STORAGE SERVICESNew boarding students are welcome to ship items to Baylor for sum-mer storage. The mailroom will receive and store luggage and packages until your arrival in August. These packages may be picked up in the bookstore/mailroom. During the summer months, each dorm has an assigned storage unit for returning boarding students to store their per-sonal items (no electronics, please) for the next school year.

Student Services |

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| International Student Info

International Student InfoINTERNATIONAL ORIENTATIONWe encourage parents to attend Orientation with their child if possible. Very often, this is one of the few times that our international parents visit campus. This is your chance to meet your child’s adviser, dorm faculty, teachers, and deans. Orientation is also a great time to have all of your questions answered. Families should plan to arrive in Chattanooga on Saturday, August 12. Parents, if you need an invitation letter to obtain a visa, please let us know as soon as possible.

CHILDREN TRAVELING ALONE TO BAYLORIf your child will be traveling alone, please let us know as soon as pos-sible so that arrangements can be made for a Baylor faculty member to meet your child at the Chattanooga airport. All students who are arriv-ing unaccompanied by parents MUST fly into the Chattanooga Airport. Students traveling alone should arrive on Saturday, August 12. They will move into their dorm room upon arrival.

BANKINGAll international students MUST HAVE a U.S. debit or credit card. For those parents who will attend Orientation at Baylor, SunTrust Bank will be present on campus during orientation to assist you in opening a checking account. Parents who will not attend Orientation at Baylor may wish to locate a U.S. bank that has a branch in their home city or locate an online bank. Many United States banks have branches in major cities around the world. A few banks to try are:

Bank of America: www.bankofamerica.com Citibank: citibank.comJP Morgan Chase: www.jpmorganchase.com

iTunes AccountIn order to purchase certain text books and iPad apps, you must have a U.S. iTunes account. Please be prepared to open this U.S. iTunes account with your U.S. debit or credit card when you arrive at Baylor.

HEALTH INSURANCEUnited States health insurance is required for all international students. You may choose any company you like for this purpose, as long as they have a claims office address that is within the United States. One com-pany that offers this type of insurance is Global Secutive (www.esecu-tive.com), you may purchase your child’s insurance online from this site. Please choose the Patriot Exchange Plan. If you have not already done so, you should purchase your child’s health insurance right away. A front and back copy of the health insurance card must be sent to Baylor with the required health forms. Students must have proof of health insur-ance to attend classes. Note: Students MUST have US health insurance; travel insurance is not sufficient.

CELL PHONESFor safety during travel and ease of communication with parents, all in-ternational students MUST have a United States cell phone. Cell phones can be purchased online or locally in Chattanooga during Orientation. A local cell phone company will be present at Orientation

IMMIGRATION DOCUMENTSPlease be sure to bring all of your child’s documents (original I-20 and passport with visa) with you to International Orientation. These docu-ments will be kept in a safe for secure storage. We recommend that you make a copy of your child’s passport, visas, I-20s, birth certificate, health insurance card, immunization records and any other official docu-ments to keep at home.

Please feel free to contact us anytime with questions at:(423) 267-8505Garrison Conner: [email protected] Haynie: [email protected] Stover: [email protected]

We look forward to meeting you in person at Orientation.

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US Sample Schedule |

U.S. Sample Schedule

myBaylor + SchedulesBeginning July, 2017, Baylor will launch “myBaylor,” a new communica-tion platform for students, parents, faculty, and other members of the school community. One of myBaylor’s convenient features will be the ability to check individual schedules on various digital platforms.

Help PLC Help Meetings: Dept./Full Faculty

Help Help PLC8:00 AM

10:05 AM

3:30 PM

Chapel Community Time: Help/Clubs

Advisory Community Time: Help/Clubs

Assembly Chapel Community Time: Help/Clubs

F111:45

L: 11:45 – 12:20

G111:45

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A111:45

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B111:45

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C111:45

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D111:45

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G212:20

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C212:20

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D212:20

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Athletics/Co & Extra-Curriculars

Athletics/Co & Extra-Curriculars

Athletics/Co & Extra-Curriculars

Athletics/Co & Extra-Curriculars

Athletics/Co & Extra-Curriculars

Athletics/Co & Extra-Curriculars

Athletics/Co & Extra-Curriculars

8:40 AM A B C D E F G

D E F G A B C

C D E F G A B

G A B C D E F

10:40 AM

11:45 AM

1:25 PM

2:30 PM

10:00 AM

10:35 AM

11:40 AM

1:20 PM

2:25 PM

TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY MONDAY TUESDAY

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2017-18 Baylor Calendar

| School Calendar

S M T W T F S

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JUNE 2018

AUGUSTWednesday, Aug. 16 ...............................Classes Begin

SEPTEMBERMonday, Sept. 4 .....................................Labor Day (no class)Monday, Sept. 11 ...................................Yearbook Pix (Middle School)Monday, Sept. 18 ...................................Yearbook Pix (9th/10th Grades)Wed.- Fri., Sept. 27-29 ...........................Freshman TripMonday, Sept. 25 ...................................Yearbook Pix (11th/Faculty & Staff)

OCTOBER Thurs.- Mon., Oct. 5-9 .............................Fall Break (begins at noon)Tuesday, Oct. 10 .....................................Classes ResumeFri.- Sun., Oct. 13 - 15 ............................Alumni/Reunion WeekendMonday, Oct. 16 .....................................Senior Portraits Friday, Oct. 20 ........................................Senior PortraitsMonday, Oct. 23 .....................................Yearbook Pix (finalretakesforall/Faculty&Staff)Friday, Oct. 27 .........................................Upper School Parents’ Day

NOVEMBER Monday, Nov. 6 .......................................Senior Portraits/Harrison HallSat.- Mon., Nov. 18-27 ...........................Thanksgiving BreakTuesday, Nov. 28 ....................................Classes Resume

DECEMBER Wednesday, Dec. 20 ..............................Christmas Break (begins at noon)

JANUARY Monday, Jan. 8 .......................................Classes Resume

FEBRUARY Thurs.-Mon., Feb. 15-19 ........................Winter Break (begins at noon)Tuesday, Feb. 20 ....................................Classes Resume

MARCH Fri.-Wed., March 16-21 ..........................8th Grade TripThurs.-Mon., March 22-April 2 ..............Spring Break (begins at noon)Tuesday, April 3 ......................................Classes Resume

APRIL Mon.-Fri., April 9-13 ...............................Faculty/Staff Appreciation WeekFriday, April 27 ........................................Grandparents’ Day

MAYThurs.-Thurs., May 24 – 31 .....................Senior TripFriday, May 25 ........................................Last Day of MS classesMonday, May 28 .....................................Memorial Day (no class)Tue.-Thurs., May 29 – 31 ........................Upper School Exams

JUNEFriday, June 1 .........................................Upper School Graduation

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