Student Handbook

[Headmaster Lemieux]

Table of Contents

Introduction
Student Expectations
Student Schedules
Uniform Guidelines
Extracurricular Activities
Technology and Nox Nobius

[Headmaster Lemieux]

Introduction

Hogwarts Academy of Witchcraft and Wizardy is a private institution located within a secret society of the London population. As such the students are held to the utmost secrecy when engaging with the general public. Students are expected to keep the location of the school as well as the nature of their studies under wraps from the non-magical community. It is a fine institution with well educated professors who always have the students best interest at heart.

It is the school's hope that the children who come to study at Hogwarts leave with the best possible education one can have. This student handbook is designed to give students the information they need to make their learning experience better. Things that will be discussed is behavior expectations, student schedules, uniform guidelines, extracurricular activities, and more.

Refer to this handbook if you have any questions about your rights and responsibilities of being a student of Hogwarts Academy of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

[Headmaster Lemieux]

Student Expectations

Students are expected to be on time and in class every day that class is in session, unless of which illness arises. However, in cases of illnesses, the student is expected to visit the mediwitch in order to be excused from classes for that particular day.

Students must wear appropriate attire while class in session, which includes school uniform and robe, and must have all class materials with them.

Students shall complete all homework in a timely fashion or as requested by the professor. Any failure in completing said assignments will be punishable by the Professor in charge of said class.

There shall be no rude behavior in class. This includes dueling, threatening with magical use, cheating, or anything of that nature. Again, students caught doing said action, will be punished as deemed appropriate by the professor. '

Students shall be in their appropriate houses by 9 p.m. sharp! Any students caught out of their house after hours will be punished as appropriate by the headmaster.

All students, unless those who have explicit permission, must not go into the restricted section of the library. This area of the library is off limits for a reason. Students in violation will be punished by the headmaster.

[Headmaster Lemieux]

Student Schedules

The Hogwarts Academy of Witchcraft and Wizardry has a well-rounded curriculum that challenges all students. The academy prides itself on having a strong backbone in its academics department. Having this strong backbone not only aids the students in preparing for real life outside the academy walls, but for their careers as well. Skill development is a major goal of a demanding academic program. All classes emphasize the need to write, speak and listen effectively. Students are challenged to think analytically and creatively and are given the opportunity to solve problems and make decisions. With small class sizes, the students are better prepared to gain the expertise to excel while still getting the one on one attention they need if they have questions.

At this level, the students should expect to have homework nightly to further challenge themselves and emphasize what they have learned in the classroom. The terms will run as follows:

• Term 1: September 11-December 1, finals the week of December 14-18; two week break over Christmas
• Term 2: January 4-March 26, finals the week of March 22-26; two week break for Easter;
• Term 3: April 5-June 11, finals the week of June 7-11.

As a first year student your schedule will include the following coursework:

• Astronomy
  
• Charms
  
• Defense Against the Dark Arts
  
• Herbology
  
• History of Magic
  
• Potions
  
• Transfiguration

Second year students will take the next level of the above classes and will be adding two of the following elective classes:

• Ancient Runes
  
• Arithmancy
  
• Care of Magical Creatures
  
• Divination
  
• Muggle Studies

For third year students, the continuation of the core classes learned in year one will continue. You are allowed to drop an elective or add additional classes to your schedule if you wish.

In year four, the preparation of the OWLS begin, core lessons continue to advance, and electives can be dropped or added to.

When the fifth year begins, professors and students are working together to continue preparation for the OWLS which will be held at the end of summer term. Advanced core lessons continue, students can change or add to their elective courses.

Sixth and seventh years focus on the development of study as a result of the OWL exam. Students will not receive schedules until the first day of term for their final years. Determination is a result of the passing of the OWL exam. For those who did not pass the OWL, they shall discuss their options with their Head of House.

[Headmaster Lemieux]

Uniform Guidelines

As a student of Hogwarts Academy of Witchcraft and Wizardy, students are expected to follow the uniform guidelines at all times while on the academy grounds, unless it is after class time.

Uniforms include the following:

Girls: White blouses buttoned to the second button, with House Color tie. Black pants or skirts with grey knee socks with House Color trim. A grey sweater vest with House Color trim may be worn over the blouse. Black robes.


Males: White button-up buttoned to the second button, with House Color tie. Black dress slacks and grey socks. A grey sweater vest with House Color trim may be worn over the shirt. Black Robes.

[Headmaster Lemieux]

Extracurricular Activities

As a student of Hogwarts, there are plenty of extracurricular activities for you to participate in, aside from spending hours upon hours in the library or the potions lab on homework. The following are all activities that Hogwarts offers:

• Hogwarts Gazette
  The student run newspaper for all things relating to the students of Hogwarts.
  
• The Council of Ten
  Nox's take on the government. Students are elected by their peers to serve on a board that helps create a better learning environment as well as being the voice of the students for change. Two members from each house and head boy and head girl make up the council. Elections are held for two weeks at the beginning of term. See your house bulletin board for more info.
  
• The Nox Nobius
  Nox's very own yearbook. The yearbook is dispersed for all students the last week of classes, after exams.
  
• Quidditch
  Only the most popular wizarding sport of all time, students of Hogwarts who get on the team get to participate in the (name of tournament here)
  
• Cheerleading
  Not quite your average muggle sport, wizarding cheerleading is a true test of skill and precision. This includes tricks off of brooms, gymnastics, and other aerial tricks. Check your house common room bulletin board for more information.
  
• Chess Club
  Naturally, chess is a no-brainer. Wizarding chess is the best there is.

[Headmaster Lemieux]

Technology and Nox Nobius

Nox Nobius and its surrounding area is all protected and enchanted for the resident's safety and as such, is one location where internet and cell phones will not work.

This is not to say that student's cant have those items, they just won't be able to use those items while on the grounds of Hogwarts or its surrounding community. This includes Diagon Alley, Knockturn Alley, Hogsmeade, Ministry of Magic, Hogwarts Academy, and any other location within the magical community of London.

It is not a punishable offense to have said items however the staff does have the right to confiscate said items if students are found to have said items in class. Students will get their belongings after class is dismissed.

If a student goes into the non-magical community all internet and cell phones will function as they would normally.