Welcome, Day Families!

Hosting Boarding Students 

We encourage day students to host boarding students at their homes, whether for a day visit or overnight. This will help build strong relationships and offer the boarders a much-appreciated home away from home. Day students may not drive boarding students to or from campus. Boarders will need to request the leave in SchoolSuite, and a host parent will need to approve via the email sent by SchoolSuite. 

Hosting International Students Over Vacations

Oftentimes, we have a handful of International students who are unable to go home during vacations. Please email me if your family would be interested in being on a list to contact if a host family is needed for part or all of a vacation. Our family has hosted international students for the past 4 years, and it's been a wonderful experience.

The Driving Whisperer in Avon has designed a flexible driver's ed program that fits into the unique schedule of our students. Please contact them for more information.

Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD)

Often, we find some boarders who would like to do CCD. If your son is in a program and you are interested in including and transporting a couple of boarding students, please let us know.   

REQUIRED: Morning Meetings/Chapel

Morning Meetings/Chapel are mandatory, and attendance is taken. Meetings are 8:45 a.m. on Monday and Friday. Chapel is on Wednesdays at 8:45 a.m. Even if your son has a free period first, he is expected to attend morning meetings/chapel.

REQUIRED: Saturday Classes

Saturday classes are scheduled 1-2 times a month. The schedule can be found on the school calendar. Saturday classes are mandatory and are scheduled from approximately 8:30-11:25 a.m. 

REQUIRED: Saturday Community-Life Programs

Our community-life programs feature guest speakers that reinforce the principles learned in our Prep4ward program. These are mandatory for all students. They are usually scheduled on Saturdays from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. 

NOT REQUIRED: Sunday Vespers

Day students are not expected to attend vespers but are always welcome. Vespers is a non-denominational service in the chapel with inspirational stories from faculty, staff, and alumni. Vespers is from 7:30-8:00 p.m.on Sunday evenings. Vespers attire is required. 

Meals & Social Activities

Day students are encouraged to attend all meals and social activities on campus. The social activity calendar is on the website and is updated on Thursdays for the upcoming weekend.

School Transportation to Events/Games

Day students must take the school transportation to and from off-campus events (including dances and away games), unless they have parent permission and have cleared it with the Administrator on Duty (events) or coach (sports).

Weekend Activities

The posted social activity calendar is updated each Thursday. It will include our best estimation of the end time for planning purposes, but please be in touch with your son for the most up-to-date pick-up time. All activities are casual attire and no additional charge, unless otherwise noted. 

Athletics

Practice times will be communicated to your son by his coach. Games are scheduled primarily on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Game times are posted on the Athletics Page. We encourage local families to attend home games and create camaraderie among our Avon Community. Varsity games are often livestreamed.

School Transportation to Events/Games

Day students must take the school transportation to and from off-campus events (including dances and away games), unless they have parent permission and have cleared it with the Administrator on Duty (events) or coach (sports).

Scheduled Absence

We request that you schedule all doctor's appointments, college visits, etc., outside the academic calendar. If your student does require a planned absence for an extenuating circumstance, he must complete a green "permission to miss class" form. These forms can be found hanging on the wall outside the Dean of Students Office. This form will require the Academic Dean's signature.

Mid-Day Leaves From Campus

We request that you schedule all doctor's appointments, college visits, etc., outside the academic calendar. If your son is required to leave campus during the school day, a parent must call the absence line (860) 404-4295 or email Barbara Kaylor to excuse his absence from class. He must scan out and back in on the SchoolSuite app with the Administrator on Duty or Mrs. Kaylor. In all other circumstances, day students may not drive off campus during the day during free periods or lunch.