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UPPER SCHOOL STUDENT HANDBOOK 2019/20 OUR MISSION Veritas School exists to glorify God by cultivating students of wisdom and virtue through a Christ-centered academically robust classical education.

OUR CORE BELIEFS Statement of Faith | Veritas is a non-denominational Christian school. We embrace the historic tenets of Christianity as presented in this Statement of Faith. Beyond these primary doctrines, we respect and acknowledge the primacy of the family and refer any secondary doctrinal questions to parents for clarification.

1. We believe there is one eternal God existing in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. 2. We believe the Bible is the Word of God, verbally inspired and inerrant, and is the supreme and final authority in

faith and life. 3. We believe God created the Heavens and the Earth, and created man in His image. 4. We believe that God wonderfully and immutably creates each person as male or female. These two distinct,

complementary genders together reflect the image and nature of God. 5. We believe that humankind, by disobedience, fell from a sinless state at the suggestion of Satan. This fall plunged

humankind into a state of sin and spiritual death, and brought upon all humanity the sentence of eternal death. From this condition, regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely necessary for salvation. By God’s grace only, through faith alone, are we saved from our sin.

6. We believe Jesus Christ is God manifested in the flesh, born of a virgin; He lived a sinless life, suffered and died on our behalf, and He arose bodily from the grave, ascended to the right hand of the Father and is coming again in power and glory.

7. We believe faith without works is dead. The present ministry of the Holy Spirit is to indwell (live within) the Christian, enabling him to live a godly life.

8. We believe that God’s design for marriage is the uniting of one man and one woman in a single, exclusive union, as delineated in Scripture. We believe that God intends sexual intimacy to occur only between a man and a woman who are married to each other.

9. We believe there will be a bodily resurrection of the saved to life and of the lost to damnation. 10. We believe that God offers redemption and restoration to all who confess and forsake their sin, seeking His mercy

and forgiveness through Jesus Christ.

PORTRAIT OF A GRADUATE Veritas faculty, staff, and parents seek to cultivate graduates who:

● Understand and believe the Gospel, enjoying a growing faith in Jesus Christ. ● Participate in the local body of Christ. ● Study Scripture, pray, and serve faithfully. ● Read deeply and charitably; reason truthfully and rigorously. ● Speak and write with wisdom and eloquence. ● Engage creation with wonder, pursuing beauty and working diligently. ● Love and serve Christ the King, bringing shalom by sharing the Gospel and acting for the good of others.

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Students should note that the Portrait of a Graduate does not describe a personality nor does it prescribe particular interests. Veritas believes that students of every personality and with varied interests will flourish if these qualities grow in them. These characteristics, more than academic achievement, are our goals for you.

OUR ACADEMIC CULTURE

HABITS OF VIRTUE

Virtue is not a one-time act but rather character built over time as a result of habitual practices. Veritas teachers and administrators have developed a helpful, but not exhaustive, list of habits that are indicators of virtue in the life of a student. Teachers will call students to these habits and will give students and parents a reasonable assessment of the degree to which these habits are exhibited. Students in 7th and 8th grades will do a self-assessment with this list prior to each set of Parent-Student-Teacher conferences.

● FAITH: Action in light of spiritual realities and trust in God○ Shows proper reverence for God and the things of God○ Takes own spiritual growth seriously

● HOPE: Living with long-term perspective on work, growth, and situations○ Engages in school with expectation and anticipation○ Resists spirit of fear and anxiety around school work and grades

● LOVE: Action for the good of others○ Shows compassion for classmates○ Serves willingly○ Denies own desires and puts others first

● TEMPERANCE: Self-governance in honor of something greater than the moment○ Resists temptation to disturb class activities○ Completes work in a timely manner—neither dawdles nor rushes○ Listens attentively○ Does not waste class time, particularly during group work○ Works independently with diligence○ Takes care to follow directions

● JUSTICE: Giving others their due, whether in care or consequence○ Shows respect and consideration for peers○ Shows respect and consideration for teachers○ Seeks the truth over being right○ Willing to defend a classmate○ Cares for the property of others

● PRUDENCE: Considers the past and the future when acting in the present○ Demonstrates a teachable spirit○ Asks purposeful questions○ Makes connections with ideas or experiences○ Applies biblical principles to situations○ Learns from mistakes○ Considers ramifications of an action

● COURAGE: Chooses virtue in the face of fear or resistance○ Perseveres through difficult tasks○ Willing to try new things○ Willing to step out of comfortable social circle to include others

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HOMEWORK Assignments and studying are part of a student’s calling and vocation and ought to be done faithfully to the glory of God. As such, homework can be an act of worship as you seek understanding, persevere through struggles, and complete assignments with care. Veritas acknowledges that time outside the school day is valuable to you and your families and that homework assignments should be assigned purposefully and not as busywork. Teachers assign homework primarily for the following reasons: ● Extra practice in new concepts or skills—frequent short practice or study is more valuable than one long period of work ● Preparation for the next class period ● Assignments that require synthesis and expression of what has been learned (papers, projects, speeches, etc.) Homework may also be assigned to students who, having been given adequate time to complete an assignment in class, did not use the time wisely. The typical student working diligently in Grades 7 and 8 can expect a weekly homework load of five to ten hours, while those in Grades 9 to 12 can expect seven to fifteen hours per week. You are encouraged to look ahead and to budget time for long-term papers and projects. Musical instrument practicing is not considered part of this predicted homework time. Homework will not be due immediately upon return from Thanksgiving Break, Christmas Break, Easter Break and Spring Break. Long assignments may span breaks, giving you the option to work, or not work, on them. HOMEWORK FORMAT In order to encourage careful work, teachers will not accept homework papers in the following conditions: ● Wrinkled or crumpled ● Spiral notebook fringes ● Math done in pen ● Assignments (non-math) done in anything other than dark blue or black ink (unless instructed by a teacher) ● Scribbled out errors or excessive White Out ● Incomplete heading (to be in the top left corner); a complete heading will include student name, course name and date Papers arriving in such condition must be re-done and will be considered late. TYPING Teachers in the Upper School may require work to be typed. You are expected to do your own typing, unless you have your teacher’s permission to have your parent type for you. We recommend that you use a computer program or attend a Conservatory class for keyboarding instruction so that you develop correct and efficient technique. LATE ASSIGNMENTS Homework assignments are due either at the beginning of the day or the beginning of a class period, according to your teacher’s instructions. Any assignment turned in after the papers are due is considered late. You are not permitted to complete assignments during class and turn them in that period for full credit. Homework handed in later that same day or the next day will receive a 30% reduction. A perfect paper would, therefore, be graded 70% rather than 100%. Work will not be accepted the third day, and a zero will be recorded in the grade book. Students who have not completed homework will be assigned a silent lunch study hall for one day—either the day the homework was due or the following day—to help them get work completed and to build consistent work habits. Larger assignments—such as papers and projects—are penalized 10% per day and may not be turned in for credit more than five days past the due date, unless prior arrangements have been made with the teacher.

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Any time that you have a late homework assignment, you will attend a silent study hall during lunch that day or the next. You may complete the late assignment or other work during that study hall. You will need to remain in the study hall for the entire lunch period. Those using the study hall voluntarily or to make-up a test are welcome to leave in the middle, if their work is finished. ASSESSMENTS ● Assessments include graded discussions, tests, quizzes, in-class or homework essays, presentations, projects, etc. ● Trivium arts (Grammar, Logic, and Rhetoric) skills will be assessed in the coursework of all subjects. ● Do not wait to notify your teachers if you are scheduled for more than two tests (small quizzes are exempt from this). Talk

to them immediately. While teachers share a calendar on which tests are noted, individual students may have schedules of which teachers are not aware. It is a student’s responsibility to notify a teacher of this situation so that an alternate plan may be made; day-of-test notification of teachers will not result in rescheduling.

● Work on projects and papers that are assigned over multiple weeks should be distributed across those weeks. Do not expect other teachers to move test dates because you have a paper due.

● No curves are used in grading at Veritas. ● Opportunities for extra credit in a course are never offered to individual students. ● Redoing assignments or retaking tests are allowed only in extenuating circumstances and with the permission of the

appropriate administrator. ● Students ought to expect the workload during the end of a term to be heavier than the average week. As in other areas

of life, school work does not come in perfectly even fashion. Upper School students are expected to be practicing the skills of planning ahead and adjusting for upcoming work.

PROMOTION POLICY FOR GRADES 7‐12 In order for you to be promoted to the next grade level you must: ● Pass all Humanities courses ● Earn a GPA for the year (not cumulative) of 2.00 or higher ● Remain on track to meet all graduation requirements by the end of your senior year. Students wishing to do summer work to satisfy the requirements for promotion after failing a single class must make a plan with the Academic Dean and the course teacher. No Veritas teacher is required to tutor during the summer, although they may choose to do so. UPPER SCHOOL “HEART OF THE LION” AWARDS In the spring of each year Upper School faculty and administration will select a male and female student from grades 11 or 12 to be recognized with the Heart of a Lion award. This award is to be given to the student best representing the ideals of Veritas in both character and academic excellence. Recipients of the award are recognized publicly during an assembly near the year’s end and are given a book signed by all members of the upper school faculty and administration. UPPER SCHOOL DEPARTMENTAL BOOK AWARDS In the spring each academic department awards a book to a student selected from grades 11 or 12. Faculty from Mathematics, Science, Humanities, Foreign Language, Fine Arts, and Performing Arts collaborate to up to two recipients--one male and one female. The Outstanding Thesis award is given by the Rhetoric/Logic department. Department members select recipients who have demonstrated excellence in a manner consistent with the mission of the school and particular to their department. Both a student’s character and academic achievement are factored into the decision. After identifying the recipient or recipients, the department must also select a book to be awarded to the students. The book should in some way correspond to the excellence for which the student is being recognized.

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Book awards are formally presented to recipients by faculty members in the presence of the student’s peers at an assembly near the year’s end. Faculty members highlight each recipient’s exemplary character and academic achievement and offer a brief description of the book before publicly presenting the award. ACADEMIC HONESTY AVOIDING PLAGIARISM AND CHEATING Veritas includes under the narrower term “plagiarism” most, if not all, academic misbehavior usually designated by the word “cheating”—that is, the giving or receiving of illegitimate assistance. Plagiarism is inconsistent with good scholarship and is a moral matter that affects the learning community and dishonors Christ. Veritas seeks to nurture your moral character in issues surrounding academic honesty. ● Plagiarism is deception—of the instructor, obviously, but no less of the student writer. Cheating hides individuals from

the encounter with who they really are, what they really can do, or what they can be. ● Plagiarism is theft—of the materials themselves, but no less of the right of the cheater’s fellow students to equal

consideration, for in effect, the plagiarized paper throws all other papers into comparison with work that likely has already been judged superior.

● Plagiarism breeds a moral atmosphere that denies all students the dignity and freedom due them. Inevitably, one cheater throws the taint of suspicion upon all, the entire climate is poisoned, and mutual respect is endangered.

● Plagiarism stymies humane education when the instructor is forced to give extraordinary attention to the integrity of the grade and can no longer assume the integrity of the student.

● Plagiarism is a sin, a violation of the Eighth Commandment.

Plagiarism Definition Plagiarism in student papers and assignments involves quoting, paraphrasing, or in other ways using sources without proper acknowledgement. Proper acknowledgement includes identifying the author and source of a quoted or paraphrased passage or other medium, and indicating clearly (by the appropriate use or omission of quotations marks) whether the passage is a quotation or merely a paraphrase. ● Student plagiarize if they submit as their own work, without appropriate documentation or quotation marks:

● Part or all of a written or spoken assignment copied from another person’s paper ● Part or all of an assignment copied or paraphrased from a source, such as books, magazines, pamphlets, charts,

maps, graphs, music scores or computer programs ● The sequence of ideas, arrangement of material, and pattern of thought of someone else, even though they express

them in their own words.

● Students are accomplices in plagiarism and are equally guilty if: ● They allow their assignment, in outline or finished form, to be copied and submitted as the work of another ● They prepare a written assignment for another student and allow him/her to submit it as his/her work

To Avoid Plagiarism ● Any quotation must be enclosed in quotation marks or, if lengthy, indented. Acknowledgement must be given to the

correct author and source. ● In any paraphrase, the wording must be distinctly different from the original source. If the writer of the paper maintains

any word order, distinctive phrasing and/or grammatical structure original with the author of the source, the student will have plagiarized unless he/she uses quotation marks. Also, acknowledgement must be given to the correct author and source when paraphrasing.

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Penalties for Plagiarism Veritas assumes the honor and integrity of its students. If some should abuse this confidence, the school is prepared to act as follows: ● Teachers who find proof of plagiarism will first of all discuss with the student the facts of the case and its moral

implications. ● Teachers will report the facts and their recommendations for any additional consequences to the appropriate

administrator. ● Plagiarism will result in a mark of zero for the copied work. Because plagiarism is an offence against classmates (as

discussed above), offenders may need to confess and apologize to the other students in the class before they may be considered fully restored to the community. Teachers may assign additional academic consequences, such as re-doing the assignment involved, on a case-by-case basis.

● In all but clearly inadvertent cases of plagiarism, a disciplinary consequence will be imposed. The specific consequences will be decided by the administration on a case-by-case basis.

● The academic and disciplinary consequences will be communicated to the student and parents. Any party involved may request a meeting. A meeting must be scheduled in cases of repeated plagiarism.

Source: These definitions and policies were adapted (with only minor changes in names and processes) from the policy of Covenant College in 2011. Used gratefully with the permission of Covenant College. Covenant College, in turn, gave the following attribution: “The previous definition and discussion are based in part on the ‘English Department Policy on Plagiarism’ in the 1963 edition of the Memorandum to the Instructors in Freshman English published by the Department of English at the University of Minnesota.” GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS A. A student must meet the following requirements to receive a Classical Studies Diploma:

Subject Credits Specific Course Requirements History 4.0 To include European and American Humanities1

English 4.0 To include European and American Humanities Mathematics 3.0 To include Pre-Calculus Science 3.0 To include Physics Foreign Language 3.0 To include Latin 3 Fine Arts 2.0 Biblical Studies 2.0 Rhetoric 2.0 To include Senior Thesis

Total 23.0

B. A student must meet the following requirements to receive an Advanced Classical Studies Diploma: Subject Credits Specific Course Requirements History 4.0 Ancient, Medieval, European, and American English 4.0 Ancient, Medieval, European, and American Mathematics 4.0 Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Calculus Science 4.0 To include Physics and one advanced course Foreign Language 4.0 To include Latin 5 Fine Arts 2.0 Biblical Studies 2.0 Rhetoric 2.0 To include Senior Thesis

Total 26.0

1 Beginning with the Class of 2020, the sequence will be Medieval, European, American, 20th Century Global

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C. Veritas may confer a College Preparatory Diploma when a student is admitted to Veritas without sufficient time to fulfill all the requirements for a Classical Studies Diploma or when a current Veritas student faces extenuating circumstances. Both situations require the approval of the administration. Current students may not opt into the College Preparatory Diploma plan simply to lighten their academic load. Students must fulfill the following requirements: 22 high school credits to include the following minimums: History—3.0; English—4.0; Mathematics—3.0; Science—3.0; Fine Arts—1.0; Completion of a Senior Thesis Project, to include both written and oral components.

D. Students must maintain full-time enrollment in accordance with the Enrollment Requirements and will, in most cases, earn more than the minimum number of credits for any diploma. Credits reflect courses taken in grades 9 to 12; no 8th grade courses are included in the graduation requirements or in the student’s high school GPA.

ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADES 7‐12 To be enrolled and considered a student at Veritas, students must meet certain requirements. If a course is offered in one of the following subject areas, then the student’s schedule must include the course whenever the master schedule allows. Exceptions may be granted through a Student Support Plan. ▪ Bible ▪ Logic or Rhetoric ▪ Mathematics ▪ Science ▪ Foreign Language ▪ Humane Letters (Literature and History) ▪ Fine Arts2 A senior may propose a plan to the Academic Dean to take a college course in place of a Veritas course. Approval will be on a case-by-case basis. Humanities, Senior Thesis and Theology/Bible may never be replaced in a senior’s schedule. If Veritas offers a course, an online version of that course may not be substituted for it. REQUEST TO CHANGE A CLASS Students wishing to make a change in their schedule must do so within the first three weeks of the school year. Request forms may be obtained from the Upper School Office; the forms delineate the process for both the request and the approval for any changes. COMMUNITY LIFE The culture of the Upper School is to be shaped by the gospel of Jesus Christ and to be characterized by virtuous speech and action. Because of Christ’s substitutionary death on the cross and his victory over sin and death, his people are free to seek his glory and the good of others. Virtue, or Christlikeness, is the natural result of living faith in Jesus. James tells us that “faith without works is dead.” The virtuous life is a life of obedience to God and of service to one’s neighbors, and Veritas has chosen to emphasize the seven classical virtues in the life of the school. Love requires that we act for the good of others. Hope gives us the long-term perspective to put our current hardships and successes in their rightful place in light of spiritual and eternal realities. Faith

2 This arts requirement is a reflection of our commitment to the arts being a critical part of our curriculum rather than being viewed as an accessory to a student’s academic experience.

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enables us to act in accordance with those unseen realities. Justice requires that we give each man his rightful due, both in care and consequence. Prudence dictates that we consider both the past and the future when acting in the present. Temperance (self-control) governs us so that we resist our current urges in order to care for ourselves and to honor something greater than the moment. Courage enables us to be virtuous in the face of fear or resistance. Guidelines for Community Life at Veritas are a practical mixture of biblical principles of virtue and Veritas’s own institutional preferences for achieving the school’s mission. The following guidelines help to illustrate how the school culture ought to be shaped but are not an exhaustive list of how the virtues are to be applied. Students who do not speak and act virtuously will be subject to discipline with repentance, forgiveness, and restoration as its goal. 1. God is glorified when we respond to situations and topics with appropriate attitudes and behaviors. Reverence is fitting

when considering God’s holiness and name and during times of corporate worship and prayer. Likewise, solemnity, celebration and merriment all have appropriate times and places in the life of the school. Teachers will proactively instruct students in biblical and community standards for the variety of circumstances that they will face. Students are called to ever-increasing proper attitudes and decorum as they mature.

2. Fidelity to the truth is commanded by God and is at the core of all meaningful relationships. Students will demonstrate honesty in all their dealings with one another and the staff.

3. Because the classroom is a community of learners, students will refrain from practices that distract classmates from their work. Arriving late to class interrupts learning; students are expected to arrive promptly.

4. Veritas cares about the health and well‐being of its students, so the possession and use of drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or weapons of any sort is strictly forbidden on school grounds. Students are to refrain from intentionally hurtful physical contact.

5. The Bible mandates appropriate use of and response to authority; therefore, an atmosphere of mutual respect and courtesy will be maintained between students and staff. Students must obey instructions from Veritas staff promptly, completely and cheerfully. Students are to make eye contact when spoken to by an adult.

6. Scripture exhorts us to avoid unwholesome speech while using only words that build one another up. Insults, complaining, gossip and unkind, vulgar or profane speech have no place in the Veritas community.

7. Students are expected to exhibit good stewardship of their own belongings, as well as the property of others and the school. Students will not take or use items not belonging to them without permission of the owner; when using the possessions of others, including textbooks, students will treat them with respect and care. Staff and students will together strive to keep the school’s campus neat and clean. Students may not chew gum on campus.

8. The most appropriate paradigm for student relationships is that of brothers and sisters in Christ. Groups of friends are encouraged to look out for others who ought to be included in activities and conversations; exclusive tete-a-tete conversations are discouraged. Public displays of romantic affection are not permitted on school grounds or at school-sponsored events.

9. Students and staff, as people of integrity, are expected to conduct themselves according to biblical and Veritas community standards, both in school and out of school. This expectation of conduct includes the area of social media and electronic communications.

UPPER SCHOOL DISCIPLINE POLICY Faculty members are expected to maintain an orderly and virtuous atmosphere in the classroom and are expected to communicate all behavioral concerns to parents. In cases of serious or complicated offenses or when a pattern of offenses has developed, students will be referred to an administrator, who will communicate with parents and determine appropriate consequences. Consequences may include, but are not limited to, the following list: lunch detention (this is not a study hall—no schoolwork will be done); after-school detention; in- or out-of-school suspension; transcription or copying of educational material; service/restitution; or expulsion. Decisions to suspend or expel will be made by the Head of the Upper School, in consultation with the Head of School. At the Head of School’s discretion, serious discipline issues are subject to being recorded on a student’s permanent transcript. Egregious conduct, either in or out of school, may result in immediate and permanent dismissal from Veritas. This includes, but is not limited to, electronic communications that are damaging to the school community, sexual immorality, or any violation of the law.

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STUDENT FRIENDSHIPS

One of the marks of the the Body of Christ is relating to one another as what the Bible calls “brothers and sisters” in Christ. The brother/sister principle is the foundation for all healthy, god-honoring relationships. These relationships are where we live out all the “one anothers” given to us in scripture: be kind to one another (Ephesians 4:32); encourage one another (I Thessalonians 5:11); pray for one another (James 5:16); etc.

These principles apply both to relationships that are close and to relationships in which there is tension or conflict. We want you to experience the richness of friendships that can develop among schoolmates who enjoy common interests and experiences while celebrating diverse personalities and gifts within the Body of Christ. Our neighbors, whom Jesus tells us to love as we love ourselves, are our classmates, teachers, and other students here on campus. The use of the family metaphor in Scripture points to the permanence of these relationships; we cannot stop being siblings, no matter what.

Brother-to-brother, sister-to-sister, and brother-to-sister realities have implications for relating to one another. For example, flaunting tight-knit friendships to the exclusion of others, touching one another (aside from our spouses) in sensual ways, and gossiping about one another have no place in a Christian community. Rather, hospitably inviting outsiders into our circle of friends, guarding one another’s purity, and building one another up are fitting ways for brothers and sisters to relate. Students may not relate as exclusive couples during the school days or at school events.

As in any community, conflict will arise here at Veritas. It is normal. In fact, God uses it for our sanctification. Given this reality, we want to help students learn to resolve conflict in a biblical manner. First, that involves refraining from gossip with other students. Speaking directly to the person with whom you are having a conflict is crucial. Often, enlisting the help of a parent or teacher can be very helpful. If you are struggling with a relationship on campus, whether with a fellow student or with a teacher, and need help in knowing how to proceed, any administrator will be glad to talk with you.

UNIFORM AND DRESS CODE POLICY The Uniform and Dress Code Policy is an expression of the following values: unity, simplicity, order, and modesty. Uniforms contribute to the learning atmosphere by lessening distractions; you are required to wear clothing that is non-conspicuous and free of trends that are associated with social status. The Veritas Uniform and Dress Code Policy requires you to maintain the following standards: ● Apparel

o Clothing must be clean and without holes, tears, or excessive fraying. o Sweatshirts and sweaters must be worn with a collared, tucked-in shirt underneath. o Shirts are to be tucked in at all times, except during active outside or gym play. Exception: Upper School girls

may wear an oxford cloth blouse untucked on non-formal uniform days. o Shoes designed for laces are to be worn with appropriate, tied laces.

● Jewelry o Excessive jewelry is not permitted. o Boys are not permitted to wear earrings or visible necklaces. A watch and single bracelet may be worn. o Jewelry in pierced body parts, except for earrings for girls, is not permitted.

● Hair o All students must keep their hair neatly groomed and inconspicuously styled. Hair should be kept out of the eyes

so as not to interfere with eye contact or line of vision. Mohawks, “man buns”, shaved heads, and boys’ ponytails are not allowed.

o Hair colors that do not naturally occur on people are not permitted.

● Make-up and Tattoos o Excessive, distracting make-up is not permitted. o Visible tattoos are not permitted.

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● Outerwear o Only approved uniform apparel items may be worn as the first warmth layer on top of a uniform shirt. See the

grade level lists for specific items. o Non-uniform sweatshirts are not permitted. o Rain coats and winter jackets/coats may be worn outside but should follow the uniform in regards to slogans,

characters, team promotion, and not being distracting. ● Special Dress Days

o Student apparel (e.g. Jeans Day clothing) and school gear (e.g. backpacks, lunch containers, notebooks, and the like) shall not display any commercial slogans, product promotions, celebrity representations, sports team promotions or any pictures / cartoons of commercial characters.

o On occasion when the uniform requirement is suspended (i.e. Jeans Day, retreats, a House spirit day, etc.) the spirit of the dress code is still in effect; student appearance is expected to be neat and modest.

o Fridays are Upper School formal uniform days, except when a change is announced due to a school event on a different day of the week. Whenever a special event (i.e. Grandparents Day) requires formal uniforms, that will be the only formal day for that week; Friday would be a non-formal day.

If you are out of uniform, you will be asked to go to the North Hall Lobby desk. You will be given a uniform slip to show teachers throughout the day, so you will not need to go to the office more than once. On the second violation, a note will be sent home to be signed by your parent. On a third violation, you will be required to wear your formal uniform for the following five school days. Any subsequent times out of uniform will require that your parent bring you the proper clothing item before you may return to class, and you may receive an additional consequence. The expectation is cheerful and consistent compliance on uniforms from parents and students, and correspondingly cheerful and consistent enforcement by the school staff. The specific uniform guidelines by grade and gender can be found after page 19 of this handbook. COMPUTER USAGE You are not allowed to use school or personal computers unless they are designated explicitly for student use. Students are ordinarily not allowed to use any computer or other device to access the internet during the school day. Only in specifically approved situations are you permitted to use a computer while on campus. PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES No electronic devices may be with you—either in a pocket or bag—in the classroom, unless you have specific permission from a teacher or administrator. Veritas is committed to a campus where distractions are minimized, face-to-face conversations are prized, and contemplation is possible. We are acutely aware that everyone in our community—administrators, faculty, parents, and students—are drawn continually towards our screens. In order to call one another to something richer, we place firm boundaries around the use of electronics during the school day. Electronic devices include, but are not limited to, cell phones, watches that access cellular data or internet, cameras, and other Internet-accessing devices. These are not allowed in classrooms without express teacher permission. Because cell phones distract from the most important things we do at Veritas, they must be off and either in your locker or in the upper school office for safe keeping between 7:30 and 3:05; phones are not to be on your person or in a backpack in classrooms. Parents are asked to communicate with their children through the school offices during the school day. Upper School students are welcome to use an office phone during the school day. Possession or use of an electronic device without permission will result in a lunch detention. After a first offense, confiscated devices will need to be retrieved by a parent. Repeated offenses may result in disciplinary action, including detention or suspension. A student may also be required to use the office phone storage for the remainder of the school year.

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Students on campus after 3:05 may use their phones to text or call their parents. Electronic devices may not be used by students for internet access on campus at any time, unless they are under the clear supervision of parents. Two students viewing a single electronic screen at any time after school will be considered in violation of this policy. VERITAS CAMPUS AFTER‐SCHOOL HOURS Veritas Community principles apply to on- and off-campus school-related activities both during and outside of school hours. You are expected to speak and act virtuously and to consider the interests of others at all times. For instance, modesty in dress is expected when uniforms are not being worn, language is to be wholesome, and actions are to be virtuous. Live conversation and interactions between people are to take precedence over electronic communication and entertainment, not only during the school day but after school and at school events. The Internet is not to be accessed through any device while you are on campus, unless you are under the direct authority of your parent. Students on campus after school hours are to use electronic devices only for necessary communication purposes, and not for video or music, without specific permission from the adult in charge. More than one student viewing a single electronic screen will be considered a violation of this guideline. No electronic devices or headphones may be used on Veritas buses or in vehicles being used for school trips except to communicate with parents. This includes athletic events. We encourage conversation, communal music listening, and communal music-making on these trips. Headphones are not to be used on campus without specific permission of an administrator. Headphones send the message to those around you that you do not want to be engaged. Any Veritas faculty or staff member may address these issues at any location on campus and will report the incident to the Upper School administration. The Upper School dismissal period is 3:05 to 3:30. Students not participating in a school activity need to leave campus—whether being picked up or walking home—by 3:30, as Veritas does not provide general supervision (on the quad or in buildings) after that time. Students in the categories of Athletics and their siblings, Conservatory and siblings, and siblings of students in tutoring may remain on campus according to the guidelines in place for the reason they are staying. STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 7‐12 Clubs are student-based activities, led by a staff advisor, which may or may not occur during the normal school hours. The addition of clubs that are consistent with the overall philosophy of Veritas will occur as interest and resources allow. SCHOOL DAY PROTOCOL MORNING ARRIVAL ● Veritas doors will be opened for students at 7:30 a.m. ● Students are to arrive on campus fully dressed in uniform—shirts tucked in, etc. ● Morning Meeting will be held in the Gym every day at 8:00. Attendance will be taken by Houses. Students entering

Morning Meeting after 8:00 will be considered tardy, no matter what time they arrived on campus. STUDENT DRIVERS Student drivers must abide by the following guidelines: ● Register in RenWeb, and obtain a window sticker from Mrs. Moore. ● Park in designated student parking area—behind Graves near the buses and the fenced play area—with the sticker

displayed in rear window. ● Anytime you leave campus during the school day, you must sign out in the North Hall Office with parental permission via

a phone call or written note.

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● The speed limit in the school parking lot is 5 miles per hour. ● Students who are not siblings of the driver must provide written permission from a parent to the upper school office

before leaving campus with a student driver. This includes students being driven to athletic practices and games. ● Students may not congregate around cars before or during school, including lunchtime. ● Student drivers are expected to drive responsibly and courteously. Failure to do so will result in loss of this privilege. SNACKS Snacking is allowed during the 15‐minute breaks but not during the 5‐minute transitions. Food may not be eaten in classrooms unless it is being served by a teacher. You are welcome to eat snacks outside in the picnic table area, on the Lingle porch, or in the Lingle Commons. No eating is allowed in hallways or classrooms during the school day, except during a teacher-planned activity. Students may not congregate outside building entrances to eat during breaks. Food being eaten in the wrong places will need to be thrown away. Feigning ignorance of this rule or gobbling food to avoid throwing it away is not acceptable. Food may be purchased from the vending machine during breaks, lunch, or after-school hours. Problems with the vending machine should be reported to Mrs. Garrison. LUNCH Upper School students may eat in Lingle Commons, on the Lingle Porch, or at any of the picnic tables on the quad. On rainy or cold days, the Gym floor will be used for eating for the first half of lunch and for recreation for the remainder of lunch. Students are not allowed to be in the Lingle basement or in North Hall during lunch unless invited by a teacher. Students eating, playing, and socializing outside during lunch must stay within sight of Lingle Porch. A bell will be rung to signal that it’s time for clean-up and to gather for the Doxology. All students are to participate in the Doxology prior to going to their lockers before class. Plastic forks and spoons for students will be available in the student microwave/vending machine area. Paper products are not provided. Students may not take the supplies that the school keeps in the kitchen area. The ice machine is not for personal student use. LUNCH WORKROOM—SILENT STUDY HALL A teacher will be present each day in L6 to oversee students who have tests to make up, who want a place to work on homework, or who are assigned to Silent Lunch for late or missed homework. Students making up tests or voluntarily doing homework may leave when their work is complete; students attending due to late homework will remain until the end of the lunch period. Students may eat their lunches in this classroom while they work. A student will be assigned to help with clean-up. LUNCH CLEAN‐UP PROCEDURES You are responsible to remove trash and visible pieces of food from your own table and floor space at the end of lunch. Please also wipe up any wet mess at the end of lunch. Classes meeting after lunch will take turns doing general lunch clean-up. At the end of the lunch period, the Upper School will meet on the Lingle porch to sing the Doxology together. SCHOOL DAY VISITORS The Veritas school day, including lunch, is for the benefit of students and faculty in the current school community. ● Former students who live locally are welcome to attend school events, such as games and concerts, but may not normally

visit during the school day. Exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis; requests must be made ahead of the

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visit and will only be granted in unusual circumstances. Current students are encouraged to maintain friendships with former students outside the school day.

● Former students who have moved away from Richmond may request to visit during a school day when back in the area. ● Prospective students are welcome to participate in all activities while visiting on campus, and current students are

encouraged to engage them in conversation. ● Alumni are always welcome to visit on campus. ● Adult visitors, such as youth pastors, are welcome to visit at lunch but should call ahead to ensure that there are no other

activities planned. ● Parents are always welcome on campus. Student life events, such as Upper School parties and Soirees, are for current Veritas students only. TWO‐HOUR DELAY SCHEDULE: Note that there is not a snack time in the morning because of the late starting time. Morning Meeting 10:00-10:10

1st Period 10:15-10:55 2nd Period 11:00-11:40 3rd Period 11:45-12:25 LUNCH 12:25-12:50 4th Period 12:55-1:35 5th Period 1:40-2:20 6th Period 2:25-3:05

ATTENDANCE TARDINESS To be counted “on time” you must be in your seat and prepared for class or Morning Meeting to begin. After three instances of tardiness, you will need to meet with an administrator. If you are persistently late—to Morning Meeting or to classes—you and your parents may need to meet with an administrator to work on a plan for change. Disciplinary consequences may be given. LEAVING MID‐DAY FOR AN APPOINTMENT If you need to leave in the middle of the day for something like a doctor’s appointment, your parents should send an email to the school office and to the teachers whose classes you will miss. You should remind your teacher at the beginning of the class period that you will be leaving and then must sign-out at the North Hall Lobby office when you are leaving campus. GUIDELINES FOR WORK MISSED DURING AN ABSENCE You are expected to complete all assignments given during your absences. You will have a grace period equal to the number of days you were absent. For instance, if you were absent on Monday and Tuesday (two days) and return on Wednesday, you will have two days grace period, and your work is due on Friday. Your work includes not only homework and tests but obtaining any notes and information that you missed when you were absent. If you will need more time for make-up work, you must make arrangements with each teacher prior to the due dates of the work. The first day that you return from an absence, you should turn in homework that was due the first day of your absence, and you should be ready to take tests given on the first day you were absent. For instance, if you were absent on Tuesday and missed a math test, you will take the test when you return on Wednesday (or whatever day you come back). If you think that there is reason to put off handing in homework or taking a test, you should have a conversation with the teacher before class. If you miss a day of school directly before a test day, you may speak to your teacher before class to determine whether you should delay the test by one day in order to review or ask questions. If you missed a day of class several days prior to a test but were at school in the intervening time, you will be expected to take the test.

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Tests may be made up during class time, lunch or directly after school. Any test being made up during class will be done in the North Hall study room near the Lobby. Coaches know that students making up a test will miss all or part of an athletic practice. The responsibility to make up a test supersedes attending a sports or conservatory activity. No tests may be made up at home. These guidelines are in place so that homework and studying does not pile up after an absence; we do not want you to feel overwhelmed and behind for an extended time. If you are absent but not too ill to read and study, we encourage you to get assignments during your absence so that the work is not daunting upon your return. In cases of extended or serious illness or a death in the family, you and/or your parents should make special arrangements with Mrs. Burlew and each of your teachers to come up with a plan for make-up work. If you know ahead of time that you will away and miss school, please speak with your teachers ahead of time. It will sometimes be most reasonable for you to take a quiz or test before leaving so that there is not a long gap between your last class and taking the assessment. It’s best to work these things out well in advance, whenever possible. FIELD TRIPS AND RETREATS Attendance is mandatory for school field trips and retreats. Field trips and retreats require appropriate attire, vehicle seating, safety measures, and student behavior in order to be effective and worthwhile. The same standard of student conduct applies on field trips and retreats as it does at school. CLASS TRIPS Veritas has established the tradition of high school class trips. Currently the 9th grade goes to the Chesapeake Bay, 10th grade to New York City, and the 12th grade to Italy. The 11th grade has College Week to make college visits and to prepare for the college application process. The privilege to attend class trips is granted to students who have shown themselves trustworthy with the sorts of freedoms that accompany overnight trips. By their very natures, these trips do not involve being in a chaperone’s presence at every moment. Veritas administrators must be confident that the students who attend these trips will behave in virtuous ways when away from the routines of school. Therefore, we have established the following set of criteria—and rationales—that will be used to gauge a student’s readiness to participate in class trips.

• No more than five missed Morning Meetings when not absent for the whole day. Medical appointments will not be counted towards the five.

o You need to be committed to participating in the life of the Veritas community and to being prompt; class trips are full of both community and the need to be ready on a schedule.

• No more than five uniform infractions in the school year. o Following instructions is necessary part of group travel. A student who shows disregard for uniform

instructions shows a lack of willingness to pay attention to the details required when using public transportation, preparing a group’s food, visiting another culture, etc.

• No suspense-level infraction. • Showing yourself to be a person who wants to be with the community and who does not look for opportunities to be

where you don’t belong. Students who wish to be off on their own cause problems for the whole group when traveling. For example, if you’re prone to sneaking off to the basement or into the kitchen during lunch, you would show yourself to be a person who isn’t interested in being where you ought to be.

Students pay for their class trips separately from tuition, but the school works very hard to make the cost as reasonable as possible. Veritas participates in SCRIP, a program that allows families to save a portion of their store gift card purchases in an account designated for the NYC and Italy class trips. Families may start their SCRIP accounts at anytime after kindergarten, and some families have funded their children’s entire trips cost through SCRIP. See the Upper School office for more information.

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Classes may also propose ideas for group fundraising to the Head of the Upper School. Approval will be given for fundraisers that fit within the Veritas mission and culture and that provide a benefit for the school community. Examples of past fundraisers include concession sales at athletic events, pop-up store of Veritas items, a Veritas cookbook, and group babysitting offered during Veritas faculty events.

CO‐CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES CO‐CURRICULAR ELIGIBILITY Every student is considered academically eligible for co-curricular activities at the beginning of each school year. Veritas has chosen to determine eligibility often and for short periods of time so that students regain eligibility quickly after academic improvement is shown. Beginning the fourth week of the school year, eligibility will be determined on a week-to-week basis according to the following guidelines. Grades 9 to 12 (and any 8th grade Varsity level participant): ● Each Friday grades will be reviewed by the Athletic office. ● If a student has less than a 69.5% in one course, the student may be ineligible, by determination of the Upper School

Principal after the situation is assessed. ● If a student has less than a 69.5% in two or more courses, the student is ineligible to participate in co-curricular contests

and performances during the upcoming week (the following Monday through Saturday). ● The grade check on the following Friday will determine whether the student has become re-eligible for the next upcoming

week. ● NOTE: Students are required to practice while ineligible and to attend any contests or performances that do not require

early dismissals from school. The penalty for ineligibility is that the student may not participate in contests and performances.

Grades 7 and 8: ● Each Friday grades will be reviewed by the Upper School office. ● If a student has less than a 69.5% in any course, eligibility will be determined on a case-by-case basis by the Upper School

Principal after conferring with the parents and teacher of the class(es) involved.

The Upper School office will communicate all eligibility changes to parents, teachers and leaders of co-curricular activities. ATHLETIC TEAMS AND PROGRAMS Athletics at Veritas, together with Academics and the Arts, serve to cultivate students of wisdom and virtue. Rather than sitting tangentially at the side of Veritas school culture, athletics are an integral part of our pursuit to form fully flourishing young adults who possess the qualities listed in the Portrait of a Graduate. Veritas believes that athletics serve the following purposes in the lives of our students: ● Moral formation: The challenges of training and competition call students to practice virtues such as courage and self-

control, while less-than-virtuous responses offer opportunities for the Gospel’s message of hope to be applied. ● Physical well-being: Exercise and activity are important components of stewarding our bodies. ● Skill development: Each sport includes skills that are foundational to playing well. Coaches design drills to ensure that

students are improving not only in their physical fitness but also in athleticism. ● Christian community: Teams serve as microcosms of the Body of Christ, giving places for practicing things such as

encouragement, forgiveness, and bearing one another’s burdens. Athletic events provide the Veritas community, as a whole, opportunities for conversation and fun.

● Competition: Playing one’s best against a worthy opponent has value, whether the contest ends in victory or defeat. Submitting to the decisions of officials, playing as a team, and gracious winning and losing serve to both test and strengthen students’ virtuous attitudes and actions.

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In all its pursuits, Veritas aims not towards immediately measured achievement but to the rightful ordering of students’ loves and the formation of virtuous habits. Therefore, our coaches look beyond a season’s statistics to the cultivation of young men and women for whom athletics are effective means to worthy ends but not the ends themselves. In this way, we aim to equip students for balancing their athletic pursuits with other commitments and callings in ways that diverge from society’s preoccupation with sports. Athletics also provide, along with Academics and the Arts, a place to use the classical Trivium as a helpful metaphor. Just as language has mechanical correctness (Grammar), reasonable arrangement (Logic), and beautiful expression (Rhetoric), sports have skills and rules, coordinated play, and elegant execution. The sports selected for Veritas’s program and the progression of training through the grade levels seek to develop skillful and beautiful performances. Any student-athlete participating on a Junior Varsity or Varsity team will be expected to commit to all practices and contests. High school practices and contests normally occur four days per week. However, certain sports’ contests are held on Saturdays. Effort is made to not schedule contests on Wednesdays, but there may be some situations where a Wednesday contest is unavoidable. Likewise, practices or contests will not typically be held on school holidays, except for basketball during the Christmas break. For middle school level sports, the student athletes will normally practice and participate in contests three days per week, except in sports whose contests are held on Saturdays. No practices or contests will be held on Wednesdays or school holidays unless unavoidable. ATHLETIC LOCKER SPACE Students may use the athletic lockers to store their clothing and equipment during the school day. At 3:30, all belongings must have been removed from the lockers and locker rooms to make them available for visiting opponents. The restrooms in Lingle may not be used for storage of student belongings. HOUSE SYSTEM The purpose of the House System at Veritas is to fulfill the mission of cultivating students of Christ-like wisdom and virtue by shrinking the upper school community, providing a top-down structure for student leadership and participation, and allowing for an organic student culture to thrive. Shrinking the community Our model of education depends upon our ability to know one another and be known. This is not just the case for the classroom or for our parents, but it is crucial that our students know one another well and form friendships. It is also best when our upper school students can interact with one another, across different grade levels, frequently throughout a given day or week of school. We want our older, more mature students to be an example for our younger students, helping them to understand and participate in the upper school in ways that are appropriate and good. We do not want students to be anonymous or simply keep to a small group or stay “under the radar.” Rather, we want them to share their talents and personalities, learning that their involvement makes our community better. Therefore, each upper school student, upon entering 7th grade, is placed into one of four houses. Each house has an equal number of students, with a relatively equal distribution of age and gender. Houses have faculty partners, and both students and faculty remain in the same house during their time in the upper school. Siblings are also placed in the same house as one another. Patterned after a traditional approach to the community life of a school, the houses are named for significant Christians from various periods of history in the Christian tradition—Becket, Bonhoeffer, D’Albret, and Kuyper. Top‐down structure In order to facilitate and sustain any kind of meaningful student leadership, student government, or robust esprit de corps, it is necessary for a school to have good boundaries and processes in place that will give the right amount of time and resources to them. The structure of the House System does just this, because it gives form and purpose to student responsibilities and events in the life of the school that are recognizably important to the administrators who make decisions about the calendar

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and the finances. Instead of continually trying to come up with new ways of fostering a better student culture, the House System provides a reliable, flexible, and multi-faceted structure. Organic student culture Even though Veritas has a mission statement, a portrait of the graduate, and a handbook that explains policies and procedures, student culture has a life of its own that is not scripted or pre-determined. This is not only true, it is good. We want our rules and structures to provide goals and boundaries, but we want our students to live joyfully and freely within them. The House System is designed to encourage students to bring their desires, ideas, and talents into the life of the school. We want them to shape the identity of the upper school and leave their mark on it. The Houses allow for real responsibilities, real participation, and the possibility for real failure. Through healthy competition and shared goals, students learn to work together, solve problems, initiate new ideas, and participate in meaningful traditions.

HEALTH AND SAFETY It is expected that you will come to school healthy, well rested, and ready for class. If you have a fever, diarrhea, contagious viruses, severe colds, vomiting, intestinal flu, and the like, please stay home to recover and to avoid infecting others. If you are too tired or ill to participate in class, your parents will be asked to come pick you up. MEDICATION POLICY AND PROCEDURES The School Nurse, or a Veritas staff person who has completed Medication Administration Training (MAT) must administer all medication (prescription or over-the-counter (OTC)), taken by students. By law, you are not permitted to administer any form (prescription or OTC) of medication to yourself or any other student except as indicated below. Permission to Carry Inhalers or Epinephrine As an Upper School student, you may be permitted to carry your own epinephrine administration device or respiratory inhaler if a physician signs an authorization form stating you are trained and able to carry and self-administer the medication. Physician authorization is found on the bottom portion of the Prescription Medication Authorization Form. If your prescribing health care provider does not give authorization for you to carry an epinephrine administration device or respiratory inhaler, the medication will be kept in an accessible location in the school office. Trained staff will administer the needed medication and parents will be notified. Prescription medication will be administered only at the request of the parent and upon completion of the Prescription Medication Authorization Form. A copy of the physician’s prescription is required or the physician may complete the bottom portion of the Prescription Medication Authorization Form. All prescription medications must be brought to the front office in original packaging with prescriptive information on the container/package by a parent/legal guardian. A supply of over the counter medication is kept in the office. Leaving student-specific medication in the front office on a long-term basis is discouraged. If you require over the counter medication, a completed Over the Counter Medication Authorization Form is required. The form can be emailed upon request and hardcopies are available anytime. School staff will administer non-prescription medication for no more than 10 consecutive days. If you require an over-the-counter medication for longer than 10 consecutive days, a physician order will be required. If no Over the Counter Medication Authorization Form is signed by your parents giving permission for Veritas staff to administer medication, no medicine will be given. School staff cannot accept permission over the phone to administer medication. You may bring over-the-counter cough drops and throat lozenges. Over-the-counter cough drops and throat lozenges do not require completion of a Medication Administration Consent Form.

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SCHOOL FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT You are expected to be good stewards of all school property. Failure to do so may result in community service, detention, suspension, or expulsion and include the remuneration of any costs associated with your carelessness or disrespect. STUDENT USE ● The school lawn is available for recreation but may not be used as a route for walking between buildings. ● If problems with a facility are noticed, please report those to Mrs. Garrison or Mrs. Moore. ● Use of school telephones requires permission from a teacher or staff member. ● You may use a photocopier only when expressly given permission by a faculty member to do so. ● The elevator is for use only by adults, visitors and students with physical needs. ● The center Lingle Kitchen, faculty workrooms and lounges and staff offices are off-limits to students unless invitation is

given by a teacher or staff member. Students are not allowed to use the ice machine or the large refrigerator. ● Outdoor recreational areas must be used with care and according to the guidelines and schedules that are announced. In

general, the areas north of the large mulched bed are for Upper School students’ use. ● Food in common spaces (Lingle Commons, Library, etc.), including unclaimed hot lunch orders, is not to be eaten unless

explicit permission has been granted. Students may not help themselves. This applies to food from events like Grandparents Day and Parent prayer gatherings.

LOCKERS AND LOCKS ● You will be assigned a locker at the beginning of the school year. You may open only your own locker. Other students’

lockers are off limits to you. ● You may provide your own combination locks as long as the combination information is given to the Upper School office. ● The office will keep a record of lock numbers and combinations to assist when a combination is forgotten or when you

are absent and books must be obtained for a parent or sibling. ● The tops of and floors beneath the lockers are to remain clear of all items. ● Perishable food should be removed from lockers at the end of every week. PROPERTY DAMAGE If school property is damaged due to misuse or failure to follow instructions, you will be required to reimburse the school for the cost of repair.

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Upper School “Whom-to-See-About-What” (WTSAW)

First Stop Second Stop Academics Class Concerns Your teacher Mrs. Burlew Curriculum Your teacher Mr. Smith Credits and Transcripts Mrs. Kronenthal Athletics Your coach Dr. Dicken Building Problem to Report Mrs. Moore—North Hall

Mrs. Garrison—Lingle Hall

College Advisement Mrs. Kronenthal CLT, PSAT, SAT, ACT tests Mrs. Kronenthal Emotional or Social Struggle A trusted teacher Mrs. Burlew, Mr. Smith, or Mrs. Garrison Houses Competitions Your House Leadership

Team Mrs. Garrison

Lunches Your House Leadership Team

Mrs. Garrison

Mentors House Faculty Advisor Mrs. Burlew House Heads House Faculty Advisor Mr. Smith Lions Roar Subscription Mrs. Gibbs Lockers House Faculty Advisor Mrs. Garrison Lunch Questions Mrs. Moore Yay Lunch or the Veritas Clinic Medical Needs Band-Aids, Cough Drops, etc.

Mrs. Moore or Mrs. Garrison

Medications Mrs. Garrison Nurse Felty or Smith/Clinic Illness or fever Nurse Felty or Smith/Clinic Schedules Mrs. Garrison School Culture/Discipline Mrs. Burlew Signing-in or -out Mrs. Moore Student Parking Mrs. Moore Uniforms Mrs. Moore Yearbooks Mrs. Campbell

2019-2020UNIFORMREQUIREMENTS,7-8thGradeBoysBoldfaceitemsmakeuptheformaluniform,whichisalsoacceptablewearonanyday.Additionalitemsareoptional.

• Pantso Khaki—plainfrontorpleated,noskinnyfit—LEorFO

• Shirtso Whiteoxfordshirt,longorshortsleeve—LEorFOo Oxfordshirts:lightblue—LEofFOo Poloshirts:maizeorclassicnavy;performanceinterlockormesh;longorshortsleeved—LEorFO

• Tieo Navyandgolddiagonalstripe,regularorbowtie—LEorFOo Dresstieorbowtieonnon-formaldays

• Belt(mustbewornatalltimes)o Solidbrownorblack

• Sockso Solidtan,brownorblackcrewsockso Solidwhitesocks,no-showorcrewheight;solidblacksocks,no-showo Nosocks

• Shoeso Solid-color,blackordarkbrownleatherdresswithdarksoles—boat,loafer,ortieshoespermissibleo Black,brown,tanornavysolid-colorcasualshoes.o Low-topathleticshoes,predominantlyneutralincolor.o Rainyorsnowydays:Rainorsnowbootsmaybeworn.Nocolorrestrictions.Noworkboots.

• Shorts(maynotbewornbetween11/16and3/14)o Khaki;kneelength—LEorFO

• Undershirto Plainwhite;nopicturesorlogos

• Warmthlayer—Oneitemrequiredfromthislisttobeworninclassrooms.o Sweater:classicnavy,varyingstyles–LEorFOo Sweatshirt:solidnavy,grayorVeritas-embroidered,non-hooded—LEorFOo Fleece:classicnavy;half-orfull-zip—LEorFOo Non-hoodedVeritasgearpurchasedthroughtheschoolteamshop

• Outerwearo Solidcolorraincoats,jacketsandheavywintercoatsareallowedbetweenbuildingsininclement

weatherbutarenottobeworninclass.o Non-Veritassweatshirtsarenotpermittedasouterwear.

VendorInformation: Land’sEnd(LE):www.landsend.com/school,VeritasSchoolCode9000-5583-1 FlynnO’Hara(FO):www.flynnohara.com/school/va335,RetailStoreinMidlothian VeritasUniformStore:gentlyuseditems,oncampus,advertisedhoursintheLion’sRoar

Changesforthe2019-2020schoolyear:

• Lightbluepolosarenolongerpermitted.

2019-2020UNIFORMREQUIREMENTS,7-8thGradeGirlsBoldfaceitemsmakeuptheformaluniform,whichisacceptablewearonanyday.Additionalitemsareoptional.

• Skirts(skirtlengthmusttouchthetopoftheknee)o Hunter/NavyPlaidPleatedSkirt(knife-pleat)—LEorFOo Khakipleatedskirt(knife-pleat)—LE

• Shirtso Whiteoxford,longorshortsleeve—LEorFO,Veritaslogonotrequiredbutpermittedo Oxfordshirts:lightblue,longorshortsleeve,maybewornuntuckedonnon-formaldays—LEorFOo Poloshirts:maizeorclassicnavy;performance interlockormesh;feminineorregularfit;worntucked

in—LEorFO• Socks

o Flesh-coloredstockings,navytightsorbarelegso Solidwhiteno-show,ankle,orcrew;whiteornavykneesocks.o Blacktights

• Shoes(2”heelorless)o Black,navyordarkbrownsolid-colordressshoes

Black,darkbrown,tanornavysolid-colorshoes.Nofashionboots,opentoes,orsandals.o Low-topathleticshoes,predominantlyneutralincolor.o Rainyorsnowydays:Rainorsnowbootsmaybeworn.Nocolorrestrictions.

• Pantso Khakichinos:loosefittingbootcutorstraightleg;flatorpleatedfront;nopencilfit—LEorFOo Bike/Runningshortsshouldbewornunderskirts:soliddarkcoloro Leggings:Blackornavy;anklelength;nolaceorcapri-length,noathleticmaterial

• Warmthlayer—Oneitemrequiredfromthislisttobeworninclassrooms.o Sweater:navyormaize;varyingstyles—LEorFOo Sweatshirt:solidnavy,grayorVeritas-embroidered,non-hooded—LEorFOo Fleece:classicnavy;half-orfull-zip—LEorFOo Non-hoodedVeritasgearpurchasedthroughtheschoolteamshop

• Outerwearo Solidcolorraincoats,jacketsandheavywintercoatsareallowedbetweenbuildingsininclement

weatherbutarenottobeworninclass.o Non-Veritassweatshirtsarenotpermittedasouterwear.

• Accessorieso Belts:navy,blackorbrownleather

VendorInformation: Land’sEnd(LE):www.landsend.com/school,VeritasSchoolCode9000-5583-1 FlynnO’Hara(FO):www.flynnohara.com/school/va335,RetailStoreinMidlothian VeritasUniformStore:gentlyuseditems,oncampus,advertisedhoursintheLion’sRoarChangesforthe2019-2020schoolyear:

• Skirtlengthmusttouchthetopofknee;Veritaslogonotrequiredonwhiteoxford;lightbluepolosarenotpermitted.

2019-2020UNIFORMREQUIREMENTS,9-12thGradeBoysBoldfaceitemsmakeuptheformaluniform,whichisacceptablewearonanyday.Additionalitemsareoptional.

• Pantso Khaki—plainfrontorpleated,noskinnyfit—LEorFO

• Blazero DeepNavy—Yourchoiceofvendor

• Shirtso Whiteoxfordshirt,longorshortsleeve—Yourchoiceofvendoro Oxfordshirts:lightblue—LEorFOo Poloshirts:maize,classicnavy;performanceinterlockormesh;longorshortsleeved—LEorFO

• Tieo Navyandgolddiagonalstripe,regularorbowtie—LEorFOo Dresstieorbowtieonnon-formaldays

• Belt(mustbewornatalltimes)o Solidbrownorblack

• Sockso Solidtan,brownorblackcrewsockso Nosocks

• Shoeso Solid-colorblackordarkbrownleatherdresswithdarksoles—boat,loafer,ortieshoespermissibleo Black,brown,tanornavysolid-colorcasualshoes.Nobootsorathleticshoes.o Rainyorsnowydays:Rainorsnowbootsmaybeworn.Nocolorrestrictions.Noworkboots.

• Undershirto Plainwhite;nopicturesorlogos

• Warmthlayer—Oneitemrequiredfromthislisttobeworninclassrooms.o Sweater:Classicnavy,varyingstyles–LEorFOo Sweatshirt:solidnavy,grayorVeritas-embroidered,non-hooded—LEorFOo Fleece:classicnavy;half-orfull-zip—LEorFOo Non-hoodedVeritasgearpurchasedthroughtheschoolteamshop

• Outerwearo Solidcolorraincoats,jacketsandheavywintercoatsareallowedbetweenbuildingsininclement

weatherbutarenottobeworninbuildings.o Non-Veritassweatshirtsarenotpermittedasouterwear.

VendorInformation: Land’sEnd(LE):www.landsend.com/school,VeritasSchoolCode9000-5583-1 FlynnO’Hara(FO):www.flynnohara.com/school/va335,RetailStoreinMidlothian VeritasUniformStore:gentlyuseditems,oncampus,advertisedhoursintheLion’sRoar

Changesforthe2019-2020schoolyear:

• Lightbluepolosarenolongerpermitted.

2019-2020UNIFORMGUIDELINES,9-12thGradeGirlsBoldfaceitemsmakeuptheformaluniform,whichisacceptablewearonanyday.Additionalitemsareoptional.

• Skirts(skirtlengthmusttouchthetopoftheknee)o Hunter/NavyPlaidPleatedSkirt(knifepleat)—LEorFOo Khakipleatedskirt(knifepleat)—LE

• Blazero DeepNavy—Yourchoiceofvendor

• Shirtso Whiteoxford,longorshortsleeve—Yourchoiceofvendoro Oxfordshirts:lightblue,longorshortsleeve,maybewornuntuckedonnon-formaldays—LEorFOo Poloshirts:maizeorclassicnavy;performanceinterlockormesh;feminineorregularfit;worntucked

in—LEorFO• Socks

o Flesh-coloredstockings,navytightsorbarelegso Solidwhiteno-show,ankle,orcrew;whiteornavykneesocks.o Blacktights

• Shoes(2”heelorless)o Black,navyordarkbrownsolid-colordressshoeso Black,brown,tanornavysolid-colorshoes.Nofashionboots,opentoes,sandalsorathleticshoes.o Rainyorsnowydays:Rainorsnowbootsmaybeworn.Nocolorrestrictions.

• Pantso Khakichinos:loosefittingbootcutorstraightleg;flatorpleatedfront;nopencilfit—LEorFOo Bike/Runningshortsshouldbewornunderskirts,soliddarkcoloro Leggings:Blackornavy;anklelength;nolaceorcaprilength,noathleticmaterial

• Warmthlayer—Oneitemrequiredfromthislisttobeworninclassrooms.o Sweater:navyormaize,varyingstyles—LEorFOo Sweatshirt:solidnavy,grayorVeritas-embroidered,non-hooded—LEorFOo Fleece:classicnavy;half-orfull-zip—LEorFOo Non-hoodedVeritasgearpurchasedthroughtheschoolteamshop

• Outerwearo Solidcolorraincoats,jacketsandheavywintercoatsareallowedbetweenbuildingsininclement

weatherbutarenottobeworninbuildings.o Non-Veritassweatshirtsarenotpermittedasouterwear.

• Accessorieso Belts:navy,blackordarkbrownleather

VendorInformation: Land’sEnd(LE):www.landsend.com/school,VeritasSchoolCode9000-5583-1 FlynnO’Hara(FO):www.flynnohara.com/school/va335,RetailStoreinMidlothian VeritasUniformStore:gentlyuseditems,oncampus,advertisedhoursintheLion’sRoar

Changesforthe2019-2020schoolyear:

• Skirtlengthmusttouchthetopofknee;lightbluepolosarenotpermitted.

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Student Name __________________________________ I have read, understand, and agree to abide by the policies and guidelines found in the 2019-2020 Veritas Upper School Student Handbook. ___________________________________ ___________________ Signature Date ___________________________________ ____________________ Parent or Guardian’s Signature Date

Please sign and return to your Humanities teacher by September 13.