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Student Life
As a complement to the
rigorous academic
program at St.
Margaret’s, along with
the athletic programs,
the arts, and the
spiritual programs, a
rich student life
program has developed.
It is St. Margaret’s
goal to provide students
with as many areas as
possible in which to
develop their talents
and to grow and succeed.
Chapel
During the weekly chapel
service the Upper School
joins in prayer, song,
and reflection. This
time is set aside and
formal dress is worn out
of respect for the faith
and traditions that
guide our school. To
facilitate roll taking,
students sit with their
advisors in pews
assigned in the first
week of school.
Attendance is required.
Student Government
Every student is
encouraged to
participate in student
government at St.
Margaret’s. In addition
to elections that are
held for class officers,
students also elect
Associated Student Body
(ASB) Officers each year
in the spring. The
purposes of student
government include
discussion of school
issues, the exchange of
ideas, the formulation
of recommendations to
the Principal, and the
planning and
implementation of varied
activities and
intramural programs.
Students may hold only
one major elected
position such as ASB &
Honor Committee member
each year.
Activities
On Tuesdays and Fridays,
St. Margaret’s offers a
scheduled activities
period for students to
participate in
extracurricular clubs
and organizations. The
school strongly supports
the involvement of
students and faculty in
their efforts to expand
their practical
experience and education
as well as extend their
assistance to those in
need.
Each full-time faculty
member sponsors a club
or a tutorial during the
activity period. Some of
the opportunities
available include the
following: Ambassadors,
a young women’s service
organization; ASB,
elected student
government
representatives; Debate
Club, participating in
debate competitions;
Ecology Club, promoting
awareness and action on
behalf of our
environment; Mock Trial,
training for
competitions through
debate and trial
simulations; Model
United Nations, training
and study in the field
of International
Relations; and Peer
Counselors, offering
trained support to
students through the
Chaplain’s office. This
year’s weekly schedule
features a sixty-five
minute Orchestra/ Choir/
Club
Period. Every student
will be a member of an
active club during this
time. Attendance is not
optional.
School Functions
The Upper School hosts
many events and
activities over the
course of the year
which, in addition to
their curricular or
extracurricular
functions, serve as
focal points for the
school’s social life.
Athletic events, dances,
field or club trips,
class
retreats and
celebrations associated
with certain holidays
may take place either
on- or off-campus. Most
of these events benefit
from substantial student
and ASB participation
in their planning and
implementation. Either
the Director of
Activities or the
Director of Athletics
(at athletic events),
supported by the Deans,
is responsible for the
planning, coordination,
and supervision of these
events. It is important
to note that all school
rules apply to students
in attendance at school
activities whether these
activities are held at
St. Margaret’s Episcopal
School or any other
location. Students
may face a disciplinary
response if their
behavior is not in
keeping with Upper
School standards.
Dances
Dances are a wonderful
way for our students,
who do not all live near
the school, to gather to
socialize. To create a
safe and orderly setting
for dances, students
must follow the
following rules:
a) Every student must
sign in.
b) Students must remain
at the dance and may not
leave until 30 minutes
prior to
its end. They will not
need to sign out on
leaving the dance.
c) A student may bring
only one non-St.
Margaret’s Episcopal
School student/date
to a dance. The St.
Margaret’s student is
responsible for the
guest’s behavior and
must
complete a guest form in
advance.
d) Once a student enters
the dance, he or she may
not leave and return.
Trips to
the car are not
permitted.
e) Casual attire is
appropriate unless
otherwise stated. “Free”
dress rules apply
here.
f) When theme dances are
held, students may come
in costume. Discounts on
admission are offered to
students when they come
in costume.
The guidelines for
formal dances differ
from those noted above
on a number of points.
We will send home
specific information on
the winter semi-formal
and the prom prior to
the events.
Class Retreats
During first week of
school, the school
reserves a day so that
each grade can
participate in a
retreat. The purposes of
these retreats include
1) academic enrichment,
2) outdoor education, 3)
leadership training and
personal development, 4)
class unity and
teamwork, 5) reflection
and spiritual
development. Attendance
is required of all
students and full-time
faculty at the various
sites. The pro-rated
cost of the retreat is
charged to each
student’s account.
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