Boarders Handbook - Crescent House

What are Registration and Signing out?  We are required by law to know where you are at any time while you are in our care. There are a number of  times in the day when you will need to register in the House with the member of staff on duty. These are  usually at 8.30am, 5.00pm and 7.00pm during the week, and at different times at the weekend. It is very  important that you do not miss these.  We believe it is healthy for our boarders to be allowed to leave the house. If you wish to leave the school  site at any time you need to get permission from your housemaster, the house matron or from the tutor on  duty - this is called ‘signing out’. After 7pm you need permission to leave the boarding house to go  anywhere. You are also expected to tell them when you return to the House.  We do not believe in forcing you to stay in over the  weekend and in special circumstances (for example if  your parents are visiting from abroad) you may be  allowed out during the week. If you want to stay out of  the house overnight then your housemaster will need  confirmation from your parents or guardian before you  will be allowed out. If you are not going to be staying  with your parents or guardian your housemaster will  also need confirmation from the adult you will be  staying with.  How do I contact home?  Internet  You will have access to desktop computers on which you can access the Internet. There is also wireless  access to the internet throughout the house. However, you will not be allowed to set up your own private  Internet access. We recognise that the internet is a wonderful resource as a means of communication and a  source of information. We encourage you to make responsible and safe use of it.  Email  You will be keen to stay in touch with your family and friends outside school and the school will provide you  with your own gmail account. Your teachers will also communicate with you through this account so it is  really important that you check it regularly and use it for your schoolwork. You will also be able to access  and use your own personal accounts as well.  Skype  You will be able to use Skype while in each house. You can use the school computers in your house or the  wireless network to Skype family and friends.  Telephones  Each house has a pay phone that you will be able to use. Your housemaster will give you the number so  that your parents can call you on it. Most boarders also have their own mobile phone. We believe it is a very  important communication device so that you can stay in touch with your friends and family. You will also  find it useful for contacting the member of staff who is on duty in your house. You should take care to look  after your mobile phone. 3