2023-24 Family Resources
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Welcome to Avon Old Farms!
Your son is an Avonian now ...this fall he will be taught and nurtured by our expert team of boy-educators; along the way, he will leave his own mark on our campus as well. Our teachers, coaches, deans, and wellness staff are trained to infuse each learning experience with methodology specific to how boys best receive knowledge.
Here are some important dates, resources, FAQs on all facets of Avon life, and a guide on who to reach out to with specific questions. The 2023–24 school year is sure to be packed with memorable experiences so check our photo gallery often to download photos of your son throughout the year!
Items Which Need Your Attention
- Setting Up a Student Avon Email Account
- Magnus Health Forms
- New Student School Photograph
- Roommate Questionnaire (Boarding students)
- Required All-School Summer Reading
- Review Student Handbook & Sign Waivers
Setting Up a Student Avon Email Account
Magnus Health Forms
New Student School Photograph
Roommate Questionnaire (Boarding students)
Required All-School Summer Reading
Review Student Handbook & Sign Waivers
Important Dates
Fall 2023 Repopulation Details & Policies
Upcoming Orientation Webinars:
No Upcoming Meetings
View Recordings of Previous Webinars
Head of School and Associate Head of School Welcome Zoom with New Families
May 17, 2023
AOF Academic Welcome Meeting
June 6, 2023
Overview of Arts, Engineering, and Computer Science Programs
June 7, 2023
Student Life Webinar
June 13, 2023
Health Center Webinar
June 20, 2023
Head of School Webinar
August 21, 2023
Just Enrolled? Catch Up with Our New Family Communications:
Welcome from the Head of School
May 4, 2023
Link for New Parent Webinar Tonight at 6:30 p.m. ET
May 17, 2023
Welcome from the Associate Head of School
May 18, 2023
Details for Tonight's AOF Academic Welcome Meeting
June 6, 2023
Details for Tonight's AOF Arts & Engineering Webinar
June 7, 2023
Academic Welcome Letter
June 8, 2023
Student Life Webinar Recap
June 14, 2023
AOF Health Center Welcome Meeting Zoom Link
June 20, 2023
Opening of School Details from Associate Head of School
August 9, 2023
New Student Zoom Invitation
August 21, 2023
New Student Zoom Follow-Up and Class Meetings Invitation
August 22, 2023
FAQs on Starting School at Avon
- How do we know what classes to sign up for?
- Where and when do I get my class supplies?
- If I am a day student, what should I bring to school every day?
- What computer should I bring?
- How will I know where to find my classes?
- How do I get my books?
- Where do I send my final transcript?
- Is there extra academic support available?
How do we know what classes to sign up for?
Where and when do I get my class supplies?
If I am a day student, what should I bring to school every day?
What computer should I bring?
How will I know where to find my classes?
How do I get my books?
Where do I send my final transcript?
Is there extra academic support available?
STUDENT LIFE
- Is there a mentor program?
- What is the dress code?
- When do I get my school patch and tie?
- What is the policy on personal appearance?
- When will I know who my advisor is?
- How can I sign out to go home or leave for the day?
- Is there a charge for weekend activities?
- Can I bring valuable items such as bikes and scooters?
- I am a day student, what do I need for the school year?
Is there a mentor program?
What is the dress code?
When do I get my school patch and tie?
What is the policy on personal appearance?
When will I know who my advisor is?
How can I sign out to go home or leave for the day?
Is there a charge for weekend activities?
Can I bring valuable items such as bikes and scooters?
I am a day student, what do I need for the school year?
DORM LIFE
- What should I pack?
- What size is my bed?
- When will I know who my roommate is?
- What can I bring into my dorm room?
- What can I not bring?
- Are we allowed to have food in our dorm rooms? When can we order food for delivery?
- How does my laundry get done?
- Can I ship items to the school?
- Can students complete driver's ed courses while at school?
What should I pack?
What size is my bed?
When will I know who my roommate is?
What can I bring into my dorm room?
What can I not bring?
Are we allowed to have food in our dorm rooms? When can we order food for delivery?
How does my laundry get done?
Can I ship items to the school?
Can students complete driver's ed courses while at school?
ATHLETICS
- Is it mandatory for me to play three sports?
- Do I come to Pre-Season Sports Camp on August 30?
- I've been invited to Pre-Season Sports Camp, what are the details?
Is it mandatory for me to play three sports?
Do I come to Pre-Season Sports Camp on August 30?
I've been invited to Pre-Season Sports Camp, what are the details?
HEALTH & WELLNESS
- What happens if I get sick in the middle of the night?
- Where do I keep prescription medication?
- Does the school offer any counseling services?
- Is a PPD test required?
- How recently should our son have his physical?
- How should medical forms be submitted to Avon Old Farms?
- Does my son need health insurance?
- What protocols are in place for concussions?
What happens if I get sick in the middle of the night?
Where do I keep prescription medication?
Does the school offer any counseling services?
Is a PPD test required?
How recently should our son have his physical?
How should medical forms be submitted to Avon Old Farms?
Does my son need health insurance?
What protocols are in place for concussions?
I have a question, who do I contact?
Big Brother Mentorship Program
Our big brother program this year is going to look a little different from past programs. This year, we solicited applications from boys who were rising juniors and seniors, and from that pool we selected 40 boys to be big brothers, based on their character, grades, involvement in the school, etc.
Each big brother will have a team of new boys and will act as a student advisor. He will meet frequently and consistently with his team of little brothers (each big will have about four "littles", and each group will be a mix of freshmen, sophomores, and upper-class new boys) to acclimate them to the school as well as help them with the transition to life at Avon.
It is our hope that these small advisory teams will also remain close even when their new-boy year comes to an end. The "bigs" brothers will communicate with the "littles" as early as possible in the summer, and at least a few times throughout the summer. The "bigs" will be here on move-in day to meet their littles and families.