National History Academy is hosted by Foxcroft School, which sits on 500 acres of countryside in Middleburg, Virginia. Just 35 minutes from Dulles Airport (IAD), 43 miles west of Washington, D.C., and within view of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Foxcroft\u2019s location is convenient to both culture and countryside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The National History Academy will provide a shuttle bus to and from Dulles International Airport at set times to be announced closer to the start of the Academy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Students are permitted to have cell phones at National History Academy, but please be advised that reception at Foxcroft School is incredibly limited. There are \u201chouse phones\u201d available in the common rooms of dorms, but the easiest communication while on campus is through email and text message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please see National History Academy’s Cell Phone Policy below for full details regarding permitted usage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
NATIONAL HISTORY ACADEMY CELL PHONE POLICY<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This policy addresses the use of cell phones, computing devices, and portable music and entertainment systems by students and staff in the classroom, on field trips, and with guest speakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
National History Academy believes that cell phones and other electronic devices are tools and resources for learning, but that some restrictions are necessary at certain times out of courtesy and respect for students, teachers, staff, guides and guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
CLASSROOM POLICY
Students are permitted to bring the following electronic items to class: 1) cell phones; and 2) laptops, tablets, iPads and other similar computing devices (\u201ccomputing devices\u201d). Portable music and entertainment systems, such as iPods, MP3 players, PSP, and Nintendo DS (\u201centertainment systems\u201d) generally are not allowed in the classroom unless specifically allowed by your teacher for educational purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cell phones must be turned off and put away out of sight during instructional time, except for instructional and educational purposes with the explicit approval of the teacher.
Computing systems may not be turned on or used during instructional time, except for instructional and educational purposes with the explicit approval of the teacher.
Unless there is an emergency, staff or students shall not use cell phones for personal use, e.g., calls, Facetime, texting, emailing, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FIELD TRIP POLICY
Field trips to historic sites are considered instructional time, and electronic devices may only be used for educational purposes. Unless there is an emergency situation, staff or students shall not use cell phones for personal use, e.g., calls, Facetime, texting, emailing, etc., during a field trip.
Students and staff are permitted to bring cell phones, computing devices, and entertainment systems on bus rides during field trips. Headphones should be used at all times on the bus. Students may not have verbal cell phone conversations on the bus without permission. Staff may have limited verbal cell phone conversations on the bus only for Academy planning and coordinating purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once a bus arrives at a site destination, use of entertainment devices and headphones are no longer allowed. These items should be secured and left on the bus or placed in your backpack.
During a site field trip, all students and staff will give full attention to the guide or guest speaker. Cell phones should be silenced. Students may not use cell phones while a teacher or guide is speaking or interacting directly with the group. During such an interaction, staff may minimally use cell phone cameras only for taking photos to document the event or for discreetly communicating with other Academy staff about trip logistics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An exception to the above rule applies to students using GoPros or the cell phone video function as part of a pre-approved Academy project. If making a film, this should be done as discreetly as possible with the permission of your teacher and with knowledge of staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When walking between stops, at pauses during a tour, or during discretionary time, staff and teachers may use their cell phones for taking photos, the note-taking function, and for other purposes to advance their learning at the site, as long as such use does not interfere with the talk or tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
GUEST SPEAKER POLICY
When a guest speaker visits with students at Foxcroft or at a historic site, all students and staff will give full attention to the speaker. Cell phones should be silenced and\/or turned off, and securely put away. Unless there is an emergency, staff or students shall not use cell phones for personal use, e.g., calls, Facetime, texting, emailing, etc., during a talk by a guest speaker.
An exception to the above rule applies to students using GoPros or the cell phone video function as part of a pre-approved Academy project. If making a film, this should be done as discreetly as possible with the permission of your teacher and with knowledge of staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While a guest is speaking, staff may minimally use cell phone cameras only for taking photos to document the event or for discreetly communicating with other Academy staff about logistics.
After a talk by a guest, students and staff may use cell phone cameras for photos with that person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
MISCELLANEOUS
\u00b7 Cell phones, computing devices and portable music and entertainment systems may not be turned on or used during fire drills, other emergency preparedness exercises or during the event of an actual emergency unless otherwise directed by Academy staff.
\u00b7 Cell phones, computing devices, and portable music and entertainment systems may not be used in bathrooms, and may only be used on the sleeping porches with the use of headphones so as not to disturb fellow residents.
\u00b7 Cell phones, computing devices, and portable music and entertainment systems may not be used for audio\/video or photographic recording of a person without their consent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
CONFISCATION AND RETURN OF ELECTRONIC ITEMS
If a student continually violates this policy and misuses cell phones, computing devices, and portable music entertainment systems in a way that interferes with the Academy\u2019s learning environment and after a verbal warning by staff, the Academy may confiscate that student\u2019s electronic device and return it at the end of the day. If such misuse becomes habitual, the item may be confiscated and returned to parent\/guardian after a phone conference with them.
Staff members who violate this policy will receive a warning. Habitual violation will result in appropriate disciplinary action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
NO LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE, THEFT, OR LOSS
The Academy is not responsible for stolen, damaged or lost cell phones, computing devices or portable music and entertainment systems. In the event that a cell phone, computing device, or portable music and entertainment system is reported stolen, our staff will thoroughly investigate the incident and address any student-related misconduct accordingly. Students may want to bring some spending money to purchase souvenirs at historic sites, or to purchase snacks at the vending machine or concession stand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Students may want to bring some spending money to purchase souvenirs at historic sites, or to purchase snacks at the vending machine or in the PX (campus convenience store).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Headgear<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clothing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Footwear<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bed & Bath<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bathroom Kit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gear<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Approximately five days before your program begins, you will receive an email with your own personal historycamp.com login information. This login information is required to access your google classroom and your zoom account. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For assistance with navigating our learning platforms, please click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n