SevenDad

@Charger: Hopefully a parent of a boy will answer or has already answered your question about triples in the boys corridors.

In other news, the new field house just received LEED Gold Certification:
St. Andrew's School: News » Detail

Here's a link to a Flickr set with a bunch of "in progress" pix (I've linked to shot of it in use):
DSC_0052 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

SevenDad

Finally made time to read the latest issue of the SAS magazine. According to one article, the average FA grant this year was $39,492...more than the $36k figure cited on the website. Full tuition is $47k, so that means the average grant covers 84% of tuition. Also note that 47% of the student body gets some amount of FA.

There's a pretty great student short story in the issue as well:
St. Andrew's School: Alumni » St. Andrew's School Magazine

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@ Charger 78, in reference you inquiry about the triples, I can say that it is the norm to have triples in the III form boy's dorms. The school does not just randomly make up room assignments. You could almost look at it as a compliment if they placed you in one of the triples as they really do consider each individual student for room assignments. I forget exactly how many triples there are on each floor. My son is away right now so I can't ask him. I'm confident you'll be find. You should be able to email your Senior big brother for any questions. He really is going to want it to all work for you and not just for the first week or month but for the entire year. A side story; my son was all set for a double his Junior year when during the Summer he was asked to form a quad. M&D were not pleased about this and neither was he. But there was a situation not of his doing and school needed two guys they could work it out with. Other than the messy room infractions the four were given a little leeway coupled with the fridge and study hall privileges in the class room. Needless to say he had a fantastic year and got his room choice for this Fall. Good luck and enjoy your journey!

ludicous

Hello,
I was just surfing the 'net and I found this page. I am a current St. Andrew's student and I just completed my freshman year (I am a boy). So if you guys have any questions, I can answer them (I know other people have been doing a great job of answering them too).
I am looking forward to seeing you all in a few weeks!

SevenDad

As SAS move-in day approaches, I wanted to remind folks that they may want to pack the following items:

- Something appropriate to wear to a square dance (like overalls, denim shorts, a cowboy hat, flannel/check shirt, etc.)
- Some shorts/t-shirts/shoes that you don't care about getting irreparably dirty (for the class orientation activities)

SevenDad

Well, was that a sweaty enough move-in day for you folks?

I always get a good feeling when we make the turn into 350 Noxontown, and yesterday was no different — despite the heat and humidity. Great to see advisors, AOs, and of course, Headmaster Tad Roach.

Hoping all new SAS parents are holding up well as your kids embark on an amazing journey at St. Andrew's. Feel free to PM with any Qs your or your student might have as the year unfolds.

blehjoints

Hey does anyone know about St Andrew's policy for international financial aid?

Sunflower219

We packed the car. Headed off early in the morning. I held my breath as we entered the campus. We registered, unpacked and fixed up her room. As she left us to have lunch with her new friends, I held my breath again. We listen...ed to the headmaster as he reassured us that this was the right decision, and I held my breath again. Then I saw her talking, laughing, introducing herself… and she had a twinkle in her eyes! I held my breath one more time. Then I hugged her a bit longer than I normally do and told her how much I loved her. As we drove away, I held my breath.

I did not breathe very much all day but I saw my daughter smile as she became a St. Andrean.

Charger78

Was kind of surprised that time is devoted to having parents meet with Mr. Roach at the expense of a group meeting with the corridor parents. I got a chance to say hello to them casually and quickly as we moved into our III Former's room, but that's not the same as a 20 minute this is all of us, this is what we do, and these are our answers to your questions. These men and women are likely the most vital ones for the students (especially new ones) for at least the first week or two, if not longer. As a parent, they are the ones I most want a connection to, especially at the beginning of the year. Has move in always been handled this way for as long as you've done it?

SevenDad

@Charger: That's odd. The session with Tad is meant for new parents more than repeats (he said as much), so you'd think that they wouldn't schedule a meeting then.

In our experience during the 2011 and 2012 move-in days, the seniors on dorm as well as the dorm parents stopped by our daughter's room as she was setting up. And that was it...and truthfully, that was fine with us. We had a lot more two-way contact with her advisor over the year than the dorm parents.

After I related your post to my wife, she said that she felt (at least in our experience with SAS) that the advisor is more of the gatekeeper/coordinator of any issues going on as well as the person who reached out to us with updates...even those that came from the dorm parents or teachers.

I know it's a few weeks away, but perhaps you can try to have a coffee with the corridor parents at Parents Weekend?

Sunflower219

First week is over and D is doing great! Loves the school, the students, the faculty, etc. I, on the other hand, have had a somewhat difficult time adjusting. My main problem has to do with not having enough time to talk with her. I'm a talker and I'm used to talking about the day and how it went with my daughters. The oldest just graduated college and when she was away we talked a lot, not just about important things, but just to chat. Boarding school is turning out to be quite different when it comes to accessibility to our daughter, just to talk. Since they are not allowed to use their cell phones freely (which I know has it's positive points), and because the reception has been so bad, we haven't had a chance to talk with her for more than a few quick minutes here and there. It's really stressing me out. I'm not talking about having to know everything or having to control her every move, etc. I'm just talking about being able to have a relaxed conversation with her regularly and being able to reach her more easily. Now, let me also explain that she is not a talker She probably does not feel the need to talk as much as I do. But, does anyone have any suggestions about this? Do you have a scheduled day to talk with your child on a weekly basis? Do you have problems with reception and dropped calls? How often do your kids call home? Are weekends a better bet for calling? Will I get used to this?

erlanger

Sunflower, we struggled with this one too, b/c our family is close. During the week, calls tend to be less productive and sometimes cranky. A Sunday morning call can allow for more talk time, but not always. Nothing works as well as in person, frankly, and so count on breaks to "really catch up." But, I will say, stick with it, and you will have good talks some of the time. Our D still talks to us more than most of her peers (she's a sr) so while it can sometimes befrustrating, if you want to keep the contact up long term, make it a regular habit for better or worse.

Suzerian

I am really new on this site and I don't know I posted in a right place or not. I wanted to ask that my first choice college is lehigh university and the ED I deadline is November 15th. I am giving my SAT I exam in November 3 n SAT II in October 6. Actually what does that deadline mean??? Is it the deadline I should submit everything or fill up the application form. If i apply for ED will they look automatically my SAT score thru college board after it is published??? It will take atleast 3 weeks to get the results i guess...I am really confused about these stuffs.....

SevenDad

@Sunflower219: I'm going to send you a PM later tonight with some suggestions plus a bit of commiseration (we've been there!).

friendlymom

Sunflower, maybe you should also post on one of the new parents threads in Prep School Parents since I think we're all struggling with this adjustment. Hang in there! I'm trying to keep my distance too but it's hard. I'm just dying to know what her days are like!