Preparing for 2019-2020: Forms, Downloads, & More

List of 11 frequently asked questions.

• Where can I find information about summer reading?

  Click this link to be directed to the summer reading section of our website.

• How do I retrieve my belongings if I used the moving service that is partnered with Millbrook School last year (applies to returning students only)?

  If you used the moving service that is partnered with Millbrook School, your belongings will be waiting for you at your dorm building upon your arrival to campus. 

• When should I arrive to campus for registration?

  RETURNING STUDENT LEADERS- Tuesday, September 3rd
  

  Day students expected to stay - free overnight
  

  10 a.m. – 11 a.m.	Dorm Leaders, Peer Counselors, Zoo Curators, Head Farmers, and Prefects arrive and register (Mills Athletic Center)
  10 a.m. – 10 p.m.	Various student leadership training activities  Please note that students leaders will also participate in training activities throughout the day on Wednesday, September 4th.

   

   

  RETURNING STUDENTS - Thursday, September 5th
  Day students expected to stay - free overnight
  

  10 a.m. - 12 p.m.	All returning students, including international students, arrive and register (Mills Athletic Center)
  12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.	Lunch
  3:00 p.m.	Returning students meeting (Flagler Memorial Chapel)
  5 p.m. - 7 p.m.	Dinner (students meet with advisors)
  9 p.m.	Dorm meetings

   
  
  

  NEW STUDENTS - Friday, September 6th
  Day students expected to stay - free overnight
  

  9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.	New boarding students arrive & register (Mills Athletic Center)
  11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.	New day students arrive & register (Mills Athletic Center)

   

• Are there general packing and dress code guidelines that I should be aware of?

  Yes, please see the guidelines below. The following electrical appliances are not permitted in student dorm rooms:

  • refrigerators
  • toasters
  • hot plates
  • heating coils
  • hot-pots
  • air conditioners
  • sun lamps
  • televisions
  • electric blankets
  • microwave ovens
  • space heaters
  • gaming systems

  Lamps, stereos, clocks, radios, computers, fans, and hair dryers are permitted.

   
  Dress Code
  
  

  Class Dress

  FORMAL DRESS Class dress requirements plus the additional requirements below

  Pants: chinos or corduroys   Shorts: no shorter than 5" above the knee, only allowed to be worn before Thanksgiving break and after spring break   Belts: should be worn with shirts with a classic hem (where the tails are longer than the sides of the shirt), belts need not be worn with shirts that have a straight hem (where the hem is even all the way around)   Shirts: collared shirts, turtlenecks*   Skirts: no shorter than 5" above the knee   Dresses: no shorter than 5" above the knee, straps at least the width of two fingers   Shoes: should be functional for the academic day

  Shirts: should have a collar, turtle neck, or be a blouse   Blazers: should be worn with all shirts   Ties: should be worn with any shirt having a collar and classic hem   Shorts: should be worn no more than 5" above the knee, only allowed to be worn before Thanksgiving break and after spring break   Skirts: no shorter than 5" above the knee   Dresses: no more than 5" above the knee and should have straps at least the width of two fingers   Belts: should be worn with all shirts, no matter the hem, including turtlenecks   Shoes: should be formal, sneakers or athletic shoes should not be worn

   

  *between Thanksgiving vacation and March break, long-sleeved crewneck sweaters of a solid color or simple pattern (without writing or graphics) may be worn in lieu of a collared shirt or a turtleneck. These sweaters should not be made of sweatshirt material.

   

  General Rules:

  • Shorts and open-toed shoes should only be worn before Thanksgiving vacation and after March break.
  • Students should not have facial hair.
  • Any non-religious headwear should be removed while inside.
  • Denim should not be worn (denim jackets are permitted).
  • Hooded sweatshirts should not be worn (zippered hoodies and coats with hoods are permitted).
  • Earphones should not be worn during the academic day without the permission of a teacher. Earphones should never be worn outside during the academic day.
  • All articles of clothing should be in good repair, without excessive rips or profane/disrespectful graphics.

  Class dress extends throughout the duration of the academic day. On half-days students are expected to stay in class dress through lunch.

   

  Formal dress extends throughout the duration of formal events on campus, the most common of which are Thursday evenings (Chapel Talks and Formal Dinner). Other formal events might include Convocation or Commencement; students will always be notified prior to the event if they are expected to wear formal dress.

• How do/when can I ship items to Millbrook School for the upcoming year?

  Packages may be delivered to the school for the upcoming year throughout the last week in August. They should be addressed to the student (please see example below): 
  
  

  Josephine Mustang

  Millbrook School
  131 Millbrook School Road

  Millbrook, NY 12545

• How does laundry work?

  The school has washers and dryers available for student use. These heavy-duty machines can handle sheets and general laundry. In addition, the school has made arrangements with E & R Laundry to provide a personal laundry service for students. E& R laundry will send a flyer out to all boarding students in the summer regarding sign up. 

• When do I find out my dorm assignment?

  You will find out your dorm assignment when you arrive on campus for Opening Days. 

• Where can I find information about ordering course books and the online book store? 

  Click here for information about the ordering textbooks and the online book store. 

• How do I access the Magnus Health forms?

  Magnus Health can be accessed via the Parent Resource Board on the Millbrook School website. After logging into the Millbrook website via the "Login" link at the top right portion of the Millbrook homepage, you will be directed to the Parent Resource Board and see an icon that says "Magnus Health Portal."  Click on that icon, and you will be taken directly to Magnus Health. No further username or password is required.
  
  Should you have any questions about Magnus Health forms, please contact Millbrook School Nurse Jennifer Greiner at jgreiner@millbrook.org or 845-677-5612.

• Do you store Magnus Health documents in hard copy anywhere at Millbrook School?

  No, we do not store these forms and documents in the health center or anywhere at else at Millbrook School. They are found only on the secure Magnus Health portal.

• How can I contact Magnus Health directly?

  You can reach Magnus Health directly by phone at 877-461-6831 or via email: service@magnushealthportal.com.