<p>I haven't really seen any threads that have answered my question on this. I know that Exeter shuts the internet off at like 11, but would anyone be able to provide info on:</p>
<p>St. Paul's School
Andover
Deerfield</p>
<p>Does internet shut off and if so what time? Also, is there a 'lights out' time, and if so what time is this?</p>
<p>I don’t go to those schools you listed, so this may be of no help to you, but at my school we’re pretty strict about the internet shut off. It differs by grade as follows:
Freshman: off by 11
Sophomores: off by 11:30
Juniors: off by midnight
Seniors: off by 12:30
This is just a trial period for a few weeks because there were so many complaints about the old 11 PM shut off time. On weekends it shuts off at 1 AM and it’s ALWAYS shut off during study hall and so if you want internet you have to go to the library.</p>
<p>Lights out time doesn’t really exist with any of us except the Freshmen, who have lights out by 11 (on weeknights). Everyone else just has to stay in your room by 11, though they arn’t all the strict on that, just make sure you’re quiet and not disruptive.</p>
<p>Hey ohxwowxlovely!</p>
<p>At Andover, only 9th graders are subject to a lights out (and even then, I don’t believe their internet is turned off). 9th graders have a lights out time of 11PM on nights before school, and this is strictly enforced unless a student pleads his or her case in such a way that it seems justified to allow a later lights out (for example, in the case of an important research paper). However, after 9th grade, there is no lights out and no time that the internet is turned off. To my knowledge, Andover is really one of just a few schools to give its students so much freedom - but with freedom comes responsibility.</p>
<p>Question for all you internet savvy kids - is internet shut-off even relevant anymore? With more & more smart phones out there, wouldn’t that be a viable substitute? </p>
<p>I know they are not cheap, & we don’t have smart phones in our family, but I was pretty surprised at the Verizon store yesterday to see that there were only a handful of phones on the sales floor that were still ‘just’ feature phones. The sales rep believed they were definitely being phased out.</p>
<p>Internet phones on 3G network? Not if the service is lousy. And at $30+ a month for the data plan plus roaming if there’s no strong cell tower signal, it’s pricey.</p>
<p>Taft shuts off the internet at 10:30. No sneaking skype for us after hours. Her face literally froze in the middle of a family talk. She called to say “I guess they mean business.” - lol!</p>
<p>Yeah, there are workarounds. No real way for the school to enforce those, though - guess they have to just ask the kids to be honest. If that’s not too much to ask, that is.</p>
<p>SPS: Internet shuts off at 12 AM, midnight. On Saturday nights, I believe it is 2 AM. There is no lights out.</p>
<p>Keep in mind that regardless of the cut off times, what about following the rules??</p>
<p>There is a code of ethics at most schools that reinforce honesty. I understand that there are times when you need a little more computer time, but there are rules and regulations for a reason. </p>
<p>If you really “need” 24/7 internet access then maybe you dont need/want bs.</p>
<p>Not so long ago, students lived without the internet and they survived!</p>
<p>Do you mean honesty in terms of not using smartphones or similar devices to access the internet after cutoff times?</p>
<p>Oh no I don’t think it will be a problem for me, I was just wondering. I mean some nights might be late nights and I just know it would be a pain if a huge assignment was due and I was loading with homework; it might be difficult to get done by say 10:30. Difficult but not impossible, internet and lights out would in no way defer me from wanting to go to b.s.</p>
<p>Does anyone know deerfield’s policy?</p>
<p>Yes I mean honestly as in not breaking the rules. </p>
<p>It is extremely important that teens in general get the needed sleep. So if you use your time wisely most students dont have to be up past lights out.</p>
<p>when the dorm master says lights out, lights out.</p>
<p>My daughter is the most disciplined student I have ever seen. And still, as an upper at Andover with many things on her plate she often works deep into the night. Yes, teens need their sleep but they also need to get their work done, and she would go crazy at a place with more restrictions. So brace yourself, AlexzMom, just because your 9th grader can “use her time wisely” and finish at a reasonable hour, as the classes ramp up over the years, she may not be able to! And it’s not a lack of study skills!</p>
<p>I agree wholeheartedly! Especially when kids are involved in numerous extracurriculars. I’ll speak for Andover here: one of Andover’s greatest strengths is the variety of sports, clubs, and activist organizations present on campus. Additionally, there is no cross-scheduling; this means that it is completely possible to play Varsity sports and still attend more than one club. However, this requires a commitment of time. I am co-President of Andover’s International Club, Director of Outreach with Andover’s GSA, Head Tour Guide, and I play Varsity volleyball in the spring. Each of these things is like taking an additional course.</p>
<p>My Monday schedule can often look like this:</p>
<p>8:00-2:45 = Class
3:15-4:45 = Volleyball
5:00-5:30 = Ambassadors Board Meeting
5:30-6:00 = Dinner
6:00-7:00 = Leading International Club Meeting
7:00-7:45 = International Club Board Meeting
7:45-1:00 or 2:00 = HOMEWORK AND STUDYING</p>
<p>My Wednesday Schedule:</p>
<p>8:00-1:00 = Class
1:00-5:00 = Game (if at HOME that is)
1:00-6:00 = Game (if AWAY)
6:00-7:00 = GSA Meeting with Dinner
7:00-12:00 or 1:00 = HOMEWORK</p>
<p>Not everyone is extracurricularly involved, but I would argue that in order to get the full value out of your Andover experience, you need to try out some clubs (and everyone has a sports requirement). That sometimes requires going to bed later than mom’s 11 o’clock lights-out. And yet, kids here somehow manage to stay healthy! Huh! Imagine that.</p>
<p>Lemon–I truly understand that classes and activities get more involved and tougher to keep up with as they get older. And I am not saying that a few late nights wont be needed, there has to be a balance.</p>
<p>Kids and parents must decide how important grades really are. As a parent who pulled her d out of public school to homeschool (no grades), I do not invest a lot into the gpa thing. </p>
<p>Yes I want my d to do well, but not at all cost. It is more important that my d get her rest, work hard but know her limits. Every student will not have an A average, and if mind kid doesnt I am fine with that. </p>
<p>My d is a 2nd year student, who is enjoying bs and has great study skills. She knows if it comes down to getting 7 hours of sleep or finishing up a paper, she must weigh the options.</p>
<p>Many kids are under a lot of pressure to do well, and my kid is no exception. I think many kids have internal conflicts when they are under a large FA scholarship ( we do discuss this factor). But history has shown my d where my priorities are and what her path should look like.</p>
<p>TomtheCat - it is so nice to hear from you and to see how much you are enjoying and taking advantage of the bs experience!</p>
<p>Thanks, mamakiwi! It really is my pleasure. And it’s also my pleasure to share it here! :)</p>
<p>P.S. mamakiwi is a really cute CC name!</p>