Getting Ready

• Bedspread/comforter blanket (beds are U.S. standard twin size: 39" x 75" / 96.5cm x 190.5 cm)
• Sheets/bedding (beds are U.S. standard twin size: 39" x 75" / 96.5cm x 190.5 cm)
• Pillows
• Towels
• Clothes hangers
• Laundry basket and laundry detergent
• Alarm clock
• Power strip with surge protector
• Desk lamp (no bulbs exceeding 60 watts or halogen lamps)
• Plastic shower caddy for toiletries
• Shower shoes (flip flops or slides)
• Key chain for physical room key
• Personal toiletries 
• Athletic clothing, equipment, and bag
• Course books and school supplies as determined by the class and teacher (may be purchased at the school Bookstore, purchased locally, or ordered online
• Class, casual, chapel (formal), and athletic attire and footwear

Non-Required, Optional Items for Boarding Students

• Personal place setting (plate, cup, mug, bowl, fork, butter knife, spoon)
• Cleaning supplies (dish soap and sponge, disinfectant wipes, handheld vacuum)
• Snacks and plastic snack container with latch (to prevent spills, mess, and pests in rooms)
• Window, standing, and/or desk fan
• Sleep mask
• Wall decor (cloth hangings and items requiring nails are prohibited)
• Wall-safe hanging products (e.g., Command Strips, Command Hooks, painter’s tape)
• Headphones (noise-canceling headphones are particularly useful during study hall)

• Setting and waking up to an alarm independently
• Timing personal hygiene: allocating sufficient time in the mornings and evenings to care for oneself (shower, brush teeth, and dress) and determining preferred time of day to shower, particularly depending on athletic schedules
• Timing meals: allocating sufficient time in the mornings and evenings to attend breakfast and dinner before class or check-in time
• Creating a communication plan with family members and/or guardians
• Washing, drying, and folding laundry, including sheets
• Using a microwave safely: reading instructions, adding water when needed, not heating metal
• Good sleep hygiene: no screens before bed, evening sleep routines
• Cleaning personal and shared spaces: vacuuming, organizing one’s desk/workspace, wiping down kitchenette spaces, making a bed, taking out the trash and recycling
• Planning ahead: checking a schedule and Google Calendar for the next day and making a daily plan
• Charging a computer fully before school

For the safety and well-being of our house communities, certain items and item categories are prohibited. Many of these prohibited items pertain to fire and building safety and security, as determined jointly with the Southborough Fire Department, and are therefore repeated in the Fire Safety section. If prohibited items are discovered in students’ rooms, they will be confiscated and a conduct response will follow. Repeat possession of a prohibited item will also be treated as an honesty violation.

• Drugs, alcohol, tobacco, vapes, cartridges
• Decorations, paraphernalia, or references to drugs, tobacco, or alcohol
• Pets of any kind, including fish and small reptiles
• Weapons or ammunition of any kind, including replicas that resemble real firearms or weapons
• Bb guns, airsoft guns, paintball guns, and any other shooting apparatus
• Knives, including kitchen, utility, and pocket knives (a butter knife with a single place setting is permitted)
• Televisions or monitors larger than 26”
• Walkie-talkies
• Wireless equipment such as wireless routers, wireless access points, or other multi-user devices
• Candles, incense burners, matches, and lighters
• Halogen lamps
• Air conditioners, space heaters, and microwave ovens
• Electrical appliances that produce heat—such as toasters, hot plates, kettles, coffee makers, immersion coils, popcorn makers, irons, and electric blankets (toasters, kettles, and hot pots may be used and stored in common kitchenettes or common rooms only)
• Personal furniture larger than a loveseat
• More than one mini-fridge per room
• Mini-fridges drawing more than 2.0 amps and 240 volts

• Course books and school supplies as determined by the class and teacher (may be purchased at the school Bookstore, purchased locally, or ordered online
• Fully charged laptop and charging cord
• Athletic clothing, equipment, and bag
• Water bottle for the school day
• Chapel Dress clothing and footwear (only on days with evening formal programming)

• Setting and waking up to an alarm independently
• Timing personal hygiene: allocating sufficient time in the mornings and evenings to care for oneself (shower, brush teeth, and dress) and determining preferred time of day to shower, particularly depending on athletic schedules
• Timing meals: allocating sufficient time in the mornings and evenings to attend breakfast and dinner before class or check-in time
• Creating a communication plan with family members and/or guardians
• Good sleep hygiene: no screens before bed, evening sleep routines
• Planning ahead: checking a schedule and Google Calendar for the next day and making a daily plan, including changes of clothes for athletics and evening commitments
• Charging a computer fully before school and bringing a charger to campus daily

• notebooks
• highlighter
• pens/pencils
• computer
• Every student is required to have their own graphing calculator. We recommend the TI-84 Plus if purchasing a new calculator. The TI-83 Plus is also acceptable. Please note that the TI-Nspire is not recommended.

• sweatshirt/pants
• running shoes
• cleats (for soccer, field hockey, football)
• water bottle
• sport-specific equipment