Student Possessions
Items of great value
Students are strongly urged to leave any valuable jewelry or other hard-to-replace items at home since the school cannot be responsible for the loss of personal possessions. We strongly encourage students to store valuables such as passports and large sums of money in the Student Services Office. Each student receives a dormitory room key. Replacement keys are available for a fee of $5.
Lost and Found
The school’s “lost and found” is located in the Student Services Office. Items should be brought to the Student Services Office so they may be logged in and accounted for. Items left in the Lost and Found over the summer will be given to a charity.
Personal Property Insurance
While each student has her own room key and each room is locked with a master key by the resident faculty during vacations, the school can not guarantee the safety of cameras, CD players, CDs, jewelry, or cash. Although we have a standard procedure for reporting missing items (report filed with the dean of students and Security) and will help students locate their possessions, Emma Willard School does not assume responsibility for students’ personal items and carries no insurance covering student property. Parents have the option of insuring their daughters’ personal belongings (if they so desire).
Summer Storage
Storage boxes, of a particular size and which are reinforced, must be purchased through the school store. A total of four boxes per student may be stored at the school during summer months. International students may store up to six boxes. All boxes must be securely sealed and clearly marked with the student’s name and her rooming assignment for the following year. In addition, the school will store a student’s computer in its original packaging and box. The school will take every precaution to assure protection of summer storage, but will not assume responsibility for any loss or damage.
