Communications & Lingo

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Keeping Informed

Tools and Resources to Navigate Through the Year

Avon Old Farms has several ways of keeping parents informed about all the amazing things happening on and off campus. Throughout the school year, you will receive scheduled communications from the school that will help you be aware of key events and information. As always, you can also reach out to our faculty and staff with questions; individual email addresses and phone numbers can be found on our faculty directory.

Regular Communications From The School

Type of Communication	How	When
2-Week Rundown: A quick-grab overview of important information that is happening at the School. You may access a complete archive on the Parents Page.	Email	Every two weeks
News, Calendar, and Athletic Feeds: Sign up for email or text alerts and calendar feeds via our website.	Website	Ongoing
Parents Page Announcements: Sign up to receive email or text alerts for important news. You can also bookmark the Parents Page on your mobile device!	Website	Ongoing
Academic Information: You may access the student portal at any time. Academic deans and/or advisors will communicate to you via email as needed.	Portal; Email	Ongoing
Social Media: We post engaging stories and photos on our social media channels almost daily!	Facebook Instagram Twitter	Ongoing

Overview

Terms & Lingo

Being a student at Avon Old Farms means participating in community-building events and routines. The history and tradition built into the foundation of daily life is what helps the school thrive with connection.

Avon Old Farms Lingo

Dress Code

Vespers Dress

gray slacks
navy blue blazer with the Avon Old Farms patch
pressed white shirt
school tie
dress socks
shined black shoes

Vespers Dress is worn by students on Sunday evenings during Vespers Service in the chapel. On occasion, students will be required to wear Vespers Dress during the day to class. Students who participate in admissions service, chorale, honors chorale, or Riddlers are required to wear Vespers Dress during concerts or events.

Classroom Dress

dress pants or shorts (shorts may be worn certain times of the year based on the the decision of school leadership)
blazer
button down long sleeved collared shirt
tie
socks
dress shoes

Classroom Dress is the normal dress code at Avon Old Farms. Classroom Dress is worn during the school day, at sit-down dinners, and during morning meeting or chapel.

Smart Casual Dress

dress pants or shorts (shorts may be worn certain times of the year based on the the decision of school leadership)
button down long sleeved collared shirt
socks
dress shoes

Smart Casual Dress is the dress-down of Avon Old Farms. Smart Casual Dress is only worn during buffet meals and certain school functions.

Meetings

Morning Meeting

Students and faculty gather together before the school day to give and receive information and for a brief inspirational message from school leadership.

Compass

On Wednesdays, a faculty member will give an inspirational story relevant to his or her life.

Vespers Service: On Sunday evenings, Vespers service is held in the chapel for boarding students. Students listen to an inspirational message from a non-religious standpoint.

Enrichment

Enrichment is one of the unique academic advantages Avon Old Farms provides students. After dinner from 6:45 - 7:45 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, teachers are available in their offices to answer questions and give students extra help.

Events

Boar's Head

Boar's Head is our annual holiday celebration that includes a scripted, interactive play and a sit-down feast.

Intersession

Intersession begins after students come back from winter break and involves students taking classes that are atypical to regular school-year classes. Intersession lasts a week and a half and has courses ranging from fly fishing to building the perfect March Madness bracket. Students often take field trips pertaining to their course.

Learn More About Intersession

Head of School and Founder's Day

Headmaster Day is a spontaneous day off from class twice a year given by the Headmaster. The date of the holiday is unknown to the students and faculty until morning meeting on the day when the headmaster reveals a red tie at the end of the meeting. Similarly, the date of Founders Day is also unknown to the student body and is spontaneously initiated by the Headmaster. However, on Founders Day, students are required to stay on campus and enjoy the beauty that Avon Old Farms has to offer. The Founders Day tradition was written in the deed of trust by our founder, Theodate Pope Riddle.

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