Church Farm
School
Orientation 2016
Welcome to the Community!
Welcome from the Head of School
Welcome to Church Farm School!
Whether this is your first year or your
fifth, we are excited to have you back on
campus! Church Farm School is dedicated
to providing your child with a college
preparatory education that prepares them
in all other facets of life: brotherhood,
community service, athletics, leadership,
morality, spirituality and more.
the abundant opportunities that they will
find here.
We have a very full agenda planned for
Orientation Weekend and we hope to not
overwhelm you with too much
information. Please remember that we are
always eager and available to answer any
questions you might have.
Sincerely,
Our dedicated staff and faculty work
tirelessly to ensure a positive experience
for each student, but, like all things in life;
the CFS experience is what you make of
it! I hope your child will take advantage of
The Rev. Edmund K. Sherrill II
Head of School
ESSENTIAL ITEMS TO REMEMBER WHEN PACKING
Dorm Room
Academic
Sports
Bedspread/comforter
Bed linens
Pillow
Hangers
Laundry basket
Alarm clock
Desk light (no bulbs exceeding 60
watts or halogen lamps)
Power strip with surge protector
Toiletries
Towels (bath and swim)
Fan
Notebooks
Highlighter
Pens/pencils
Pencil sharpener
Scissors
Stapler and staples
Scotch tape
Ruler
Dictionary/thesaurus
TI84 or TI83 calculator
Sweatshirt/pants
T-shirts, shorts
Running shoes, cleats
Water bottle
Sport-specific equipment
Swim trunks
Beds are standard twin size. Students must supply their own linens and pillows. Washers/dryers are
available in all cottage buildings. Please bring your own laundry detergent.
The School provides beds, desks, chairs, dressers
and wastebaskets. Students will receive their
school-issued MacBook following orientation.
Over-the-counter medications, such as Tylenol,
Ibuprofen and cough syrup, are not allowed in
rooms, but are available at the health center. All
prescription medications must remain at the
health center for distribution by the nurses.
Please bring any medications with you to
registration.
When shipping items to Church Farm School,
please clearly mark the student’s name. The
School cannot accept any deliveries prior to
August 20.
THINGS YOU SHOULD LEAVE AT
HOME
Electrical appliances such as toasters, hot plates,
coffeemakers, immersion coils, popcorn makers,
irons, electric blankets and halogen lamps are
serious fire hazards and are not permitted. Air
conditioners, television sets and refrigerators are
not permitted. If these items are found in
students’ rooms, they will be confiscated. Video
game systems are allowed in the common rooms
only.
DRESS CODE
During the academic day (starting at 7:45 a.m.)
students must be neat, clean and modest
(business casual). Dress pants or corduroy pants
with collared shirt or polo shirt are preferred.
Closed-toed shoes must be worn on feet (flipflops are NOT acceptable).
Students may not wear sweatshirts/hoodies, hats,
t-shirts, visible underwear, athletic clothing,
sweatpants, ripped or patched clothing, pants
with frayed hems, pajamas, robes, slippers or
blue jeans during the academic day. Students
may not wear head coverings except for religious
reasons.
IMPORTANT DATES 2016-2017
August 26
Early Sports (by invite-only)
September 1
International Student Pre-orientation (by invite only,
required for all new international students
September 3
New Student Registration and Orientation
September 5
Returning Student Registration
September 6
First Day of School
September 9
Convocation
September 30
CFS Golf Classic and Grade Level Activities
October 8-10
Long Weekend (Columbus Day)
October 14-15
Parents Weekend
November 18-27
Thanksgiving Holiday
December 9 and 11
Christmas Pageant
December 16
Christmas Holiday
January 2
Professional Day, Students Return
January 18-23
Exams and Long Weekend
February 10-12
Long Winter Weekend
March 10-27
Spring Break
April 14-17
Long Easter Weekend
April 28-29
Alumni Weekend
May 26-29
Long Weekend
June 3
Commencement
CHURCH FARM SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT
The Church Farm School prepares a diverse group of boys with academic ability and good
character to lead productive and fulfilling lives by making a college preparatory education
financially accessible.
CHURCH FARM SCHOOL ORIENTATION PROGRAM
Friday, September 2, 2016 (O-Team Arrives: Student Leaders, Preseason Athletes & Seniors)
8:30-10:00 AM
Orientation Team Arrives & Registers (Founder’s Pavilion)
Available for questions:

Student Services

Health Services

Academics

College Counseling sign-ups
9:00 AM-12:15 PM
College Counseling Meetings (College Counseling Office)
12:15 PM
Parents Depart
12:30-2:00 PM
Prefect/Leadership Training & Lunch (Dining Center)
2:30-4:30 PM
Orientation Team Training (Alumni Hall)
2:30-4:30 PM
Senior Session (Seniors Only, The Pit)
5:00-7:00 PM
Dinner (Dining Center)
7:30-10:00 PM
Orientation Team Activities (Alumni Hall)
7:30-10:00 PM
Senior Legacy & Goal Setting (The Pit)
Saturday, September 3, 2016 (New Students Arrive)
7:30-9:00 AM
Breakfast (Dining Center)
8:00 AM
Seniors Depart for Retreat (Breezeway)
8:30-10:30 AM
New Boarding & Day Students Arrive & Register (Pavilion)
Available for questions:

Student Services

Athletics

Academics

Parents' Association

Health Services

Bryn Mawr Trust Company
11:00-11:45 AM
Day Students & Parents Meeting (Learning Center)
12:00-1:00 PM
Lunch for New Families, Faculty and Volunteers (Head of School’s Lawn)
1:15-2:45 PM
New Student Orientation Activities (Meet at the Breezeway)
1:15-2:45 PM
New Parents Q & A (Chapel of the Atonement)
3:00-3:30 PM
Refreshments Available (Chapel of the Atonement)
3:45-4:45 PM
Head of School’s Welcome and Introductions (Chapel of the Atonement)
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Parents depart after chapel
5:30 PM
Seniors Return from Retreat
5:30-6:30 PM
Dinner for Students & Faculty (Dining Center)
7:00-9:30 PM
Cottage Meetings & Activities (Cottages)
10:30 PM
Lights Out
Sunday, September 4, 2016 (New Student Orientation Continues)
7:30-8:30 AM
Breakfast (Dining Center)

New students eat with Orientation Team
8:00 AM
Seniors Depart for Whitewater Rafting
8:45-10:45 AM
New Student Orientation Sessions (Alumni Hall)

Academics

Student Services

Technology

Athletics

Residential
Life/Discipline
11:00-11:45 AM
Debrief, Reflections & Lunch (Dining Center)
12:00-12:15 PM
Sodexo Introductions
12:30-2:00 PM
For Students Only (Alumni Hall)
2:30-5:00 PM
Athletic Practices (Preseason Athletes)
ImPact Testing for New Students (ERSC)
Music Introduction for New Students (Chapel)
Afternoon Activities (Pool, Tennis Courts, Gym, Volleyball)
5:15-6:15 PM
Dinner (Dining Center)

Grab breakfast for Monday morning
6:30-8:30 PM
Dynamic Experiences (Founder’s Pavilion)
8:00 PM
Seniors Return
8:45-9:30 PM
Sunday Sundaes for New Students & Orientation Team (Dining Center)
10:00 PM
Check-in (Cottages)
11:00 PM
Lights Out
Monday, September 5, 2016 (New Student Orientation Continues & Returning Students Arrive)
7:30-8:30 AM
Continental Breakfast (Cottages)
Day Students Prepare for Departure
8:45-9:45 AM
Scavenger Hunt (Alumni Hall)
10:00-11:30 AM
Honor Code & Core Values (Location TBD)
11:45 AM-12:30 PM
Lunch (Dining Center)
12:45-2:45 PM
New Students Community Service Project
12:30-2:30 PM
Returning Students Arrive & Register (Location TBD)
Available for questions:

Student Services

Student Life

Academics

Health Services
2:30 PM
Parents Depart
2:45-4:45 PM
Placement Testing for Select Students (Alumni Hall)
ImPact Testing for New Students (ERSC)
Music Introduction for New Students (Chapel)
Afternoon Activities (Pool, Tennis Courts, Gym, Volleyball)
5:00-6:30 PM
All School Barbecue & Pool Party (Pool, Rain Contingency: Dining Center)
7:00-8:00 PM
All School Opening Assembly (Chapel)
8:30-9:00 PM
Check-in & Cottage Meetings (Cottages)
9:00 PM
Day Students Depart
10:30 PM
Lights Out