Hogwarts Guidebook
Jul 12, 2014 15:47:37 GMT -5
Post by Paige on Jul 12, 2014 15:47:37 GMT -5
The staff of Hogwarts are pleased to welcome you and look forward to the years to come during which we will mold your young mind. Before you pack your bags and step foot on the Hogwarts Express, there is a bit of information below of utmost importance that must be read.
Hufflepuff values hard work, patience, justice, and loyalty. The house mascot is the badger, and canary yellow and black are its colors. The Head of this house is the History of Magic Professor, @artemisia, and the house ghost is The Fat Friar. The founder of this house is Helga Hufflepuff.
Ravenclaw values intelligence, creativity, learning, and wit. The house mascot is an eagle and the house colors are blue and bronze. The head of this house is the Ancient Runes Professor, Adrian Maddison Schiffer, and the house ghost is The Grey Lady. The founder of this house is Rowena Ravenclaw.
Slytherin values ambition, cunning, leadership, and resourcefulness. The house mascot of Slytherin is the serpent, and the house colors are green and silver. The head of this house is the Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor, @oldman, and the house ghost is The Bloody Baron. The founder of this house is Salazar Slytherin.
Headmaster -
Deputy Head - @oldman
Board of Governors Representative -
Gryffindor Head of House - @theo
Hufflepuff Head of House - @artemisia
Ravenclaw Head of House - Adrian Maddison Schiffer
Slytherin Head of House - @oldman
All students are required to take core classes. They are as follows: Transfiguration, History of Magic, Charms, Defense Against the Dark Arts, Astronomy, Potions, and Herbology.
A 3rd year student must choose two to three elective courses during the second term of their second year to be taken starting in the first term of their third year. The elective courses are as follows: Muggle Studies, Ancient Runes, Artihmancy, Care of Magical Creatures, Divination, and Alchemy.
Starting in their 4th year, students may choose one or more extra-curricular subjects. These subjects are as follows: Ancient Studies, Art, Earth Magic, Muggle Art, Music, Muggle Music, Ghoul Studies, Magical Theory, Xylomancy, Frog Choir, and Hogwarts Orchestra.
6th Years and NEWT-level Students will take up to eight courses or less, depending on whether they choose two or three elective courses. The core classes students are allowed to take will depend entirely on a students OWL results and career aspirations.
At any time, students may drop their elective courses, but must always have at least one. Students are allowed to change their elective courses up to two times in a school year. Extra-curricular subjects are not mandatory, though recommended for a well-rounded education.
All students will arrive at Hogwarts on the first day of term by way of the Hogwarts Express, unless there happens to be external circumstances preventing this. In that case, the Headmaster/Headmistress must be contacted and will see to making different arrangements. Students may only leave the school for Hogsmeade weekends, Christmas and Summer holidays, and if they have parental permission to leave due to a death or family emergency. Should a student require leave for any other reason, the student will need to contact the Headmaster/Headmistress and discuss the matter.
Students may not enter the Forbidden Forest for any reason. Failure to adhere to this rule will result in detentions and other possible means of punishment. The staff encourages parents to reiterate the dangers the forest presents and the rule against students entering it.
Visitors are rare to the school. Parents/guardians are only called to the school for very serious matters. They may attend Quidditch matches, and special arrangements will be made for muggle parents/guardians wishing to attend a match. Muggle parents/guardians should take note that the school will appear as a dilapidated warehouse to them due to the concealment barrier surrounding it and should not be alarmed when they are being led towards it.
Guests will sometimes be allowed a short stay at the school. All guests go through a thorough background check and are tested for concealed items before and after they enter the grounds. Most are renowned witches and wizards invited to host seminars for our older students. Parents/guardians will be notified of guests visiting Hogwarts at the start of each term. If there are concerns with any guests on the list, parents/guardians are advised to contact the Deputy Head.
- Student dress and grooming is to reflect high standards of personal conduct so that each student’s attire promotes a positive, safe and healthy atmosphere within the school. Unacceptable clothing and accessories include, but are not limited to: Excessively tight or revealing clothing, Clothing that exposes the stomach or midriff, clothing that is tattered or torn.
- The consumption and possession of alcoholic beverages, including Butterbeer, is prohibited. Any student caught violating this will receive adequate punishment for the first offense, and more severe punishment for later offenses.
- In the event of an absence or failure to attend a class, a student must: Bring a note signed by a parent or legal guardian stating the reason for the absence(s), the date(s) of the absence(s), and any other pertinent information if due to certain circumstances OR meet with the Professor before the start of the next scheduled class to discuss the absence. Failure to do either will result in a meeting with the Head of the student's house.
- Cutting class/skipping school is defined as any unauthorized absence from school or class. Students who skip or cut class will receive a discipline consequence which may include detention, temporary suspension, revocation of Hogsmeade Weekends, etc.
- Threats (this includes death threats, hazing, etc.) issued by one student to another are not allowed and may result in expulsion.
- Students should refrain from vulgar language, "pranks", using magic in the corridors outside of the classroom setting, and general shenanigans.
- Common rooms are only to be entered by members of the house, though the entry of members from other houses may be permitted under extreme circumstances.
- Students are not allowed inside a Professor's living quarters. If a conversation between Professor and student is required, then it should be done in a public area or the Professor's office/classroom.
Our Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide young witches and wizards of the British Isles with challenging academics and the best education to help them reach their full potential. We will provide an environment of excellence, responsibility, and diversity that fosters intellectual, social, and wizarding skills accomplished through the teachings of professionals of the highest caliber.School Motto
Draco dormiens nunquam titillandus
"Never tickle a sleeping dragon"
Houses
Gryffindor values courage, bravery, nerve and chivalry. Its mascot is the lion, and its colors are scarlet and gold. The Head of this house is the Care of Magical Creatures Professor, @theo, and the house ghost is Sir Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington, more commonly known as Nearly Headless Nick. The founder of the house is Godric Gryffindor.Hufflepuff values hard work, patience, justice, and loyalty. The house mascot is the badger, and canary yellow and black are its colors. The Head of this house is the History of Magic Professor, @artemisia, and the house ghost is The Fat Friar. The founder of this house is Helga Hufflepuff.
Ravenclaw values intelligence, creativity, learning, and wit. The house mascot is an eagle and the house colors are blue and bronze. The head of this house is the Ancient Runes Professor, Adrian Maddison Schiffer, and the house ghost is The Grey Lady. The founder of this house is Rowena Ravenclaw.
Slytherin values ambition, cunning, leadership, and resourcefulness. The house mascot of Slytherin is the serpent, and the house colors are green and silver. The head of this house is the Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor, @oldman, and the house ghost is The Bloody Baron. The founder of this house is Salazar Slytherin.
School Song
Hogwarts, Hogwarts, Hoggy Warty Hogwarts,
Teach us something, please,
Whether we be old and bald
Or young with scabby knees,
Our heads could do with filling
With some interesting stuff,
For now they're bare and full of air,
Dead flies and bits of fluff,
So teach us things worth knowing,
Bring back what we've forgot,
Just do your best, we'll do the rest,
And learn until our brains all rot.
Administrative Directory
Headmaster -
Deputy Head - @oldman
Board of Governors Representative -
Gryffindor Head of House - @theo
Hufflepuff Head of House - @artemisia
Ravenclaw Head of House - Adrian Maddison Schiffer
Slytherin Head of House - @oldman
Classes and Attendance
Students take core classes up until their third year, when they can begin to take elective courses, which will, of course, depend on the interests of the students. There are "special" courses, such as Flying Lessons and Apparition Preparation, that are optional to our students and require parental permission before the child can take them. Included within this packet is a form for the parent or guardian to fill out stating whether the child may attend Flying Lessons or not. Another form for Apparition Preparation shall be sent home at the end of 5th year with all students.All students are required to take core classes. They are as follows: Transfiguration, History of Magic, Charms, Defense Against the Dark Arts, Astronomy, Potions, and Herbology.
A 3rd year student must choose two to three elective courses during the second term of their second year to be taken starting in the first term of their third year. The elective courses are as follows: Muggle Studies, Ancient Runes, Artihmancy, Care of Magical Creatures, Divination, and Alchemy.
Starting in their 4th year, students may choose one or more extra-curricular subjects. These subjects are as follows: Ancient Studies, Art, Earth Magic, Muggle Art, Music, Muggle Music, Ghoul Studies, Magical Theory, Xylomancy, Frog Choir, and Hogwarts Orchestra.
6th Years and NEWT-level Students will take up to eight courses or less, depending on whether they choose two or three elective courses. The core classes students are allowed to take will depend entirely on a students OWL results and career aspirations.
At any time, students may drop their elective courses, but must always have at least one. Students are allowed to change their elective courses up to two times in a school year. Extra-curricular subjects are not mandatory, though recommended for a well-rounded education.
Visitors and Guests
The first and foremost duty of Hogwarts Board of Governors, the Headmaster/Headmistress and all employees is to ensure the best education for our students and protection. We take the welfare of our students very seriously and want to ensure the parents/guardians of our students can rest easy at night knowing their children are in safe hands.All students will arrive at Hogwarts on the first day of term by way of the Hogwarts Express, unless there happens to be external circumstances preventing this. In that case, the Headmaster/Headmistress must be contacted and will see to making different arrangements. Students may only leave the school for Hogsmeade weekends, Christmas and Summer holidays, and if they have parental permission to leave due to a death or family emergency. Should a student require leave for any other reason, the student will need to contact the Headmaster/Headmistress and discuss the matter.
Students may not enter the Forbidden Forest for any reason. Failure to adhere to this rule will result in detentions and other possible means of punishment. The staff encourages parents to reiterate the dangers the forest presents and the rule against students entering it.
Visitors are rare to the school. Parents/guardians are only called to the school for very serious matters. They may attend Quidditch matches, and special arrangements will be made for muggle parents/guardians wishing to attend a match. Muggle parents/guardians should take note that the school will appear as a dilapidated warehouse to them due to the concealment barrier surrounding it and should not be alarmed when they are being led towards it.
Guests will sometimes be allowed a short stay at the school. All guests go through a thorough background check and are tested for concealed items before and after they enter the grounds. Most are renowned witches and wizards invited to host seminars for our older students. Parents/guardians will be notified of guests visiting Hogwarts at the start of each term. If there are concerns with any guests on the list, parents/guardians are advised to contact the Deputy Head.
Hogsmeade Weekend
Only students who are third year and above, have parental consent, and are in good academic standing may attend Hogsmeade Weekends. Permission to travel to Hogsmeade may be revoked by a Professor or the Headmaster/Headmistress as punishment for bad behavior. Two Professors will escort the students to Hogsmeade and then back to the castle. Any student missing and not in front of the school gates at 9 PM, the scheduled time to return, will be subject to punishment and revocation of further Hogsmeade weekends once found.Mandates
- School uniforms are to be worn during classes and at special school events, unless otherwise stated. Clothing of preference can be worn at other times. Please note below our rules regarding preferred clothing.- Student dress and grooming is to reflect high standards of personal conduct so that each student’s attire promotes a positive, safe and healthy atmosphere within the school. Unacceptable clothing and accessories include, but are not limited to: Excessively tight or revealing clothing, Clothing that exposes the stomach or midriff, clothing that is tattered or torn.
- The consumption and possession of alcoholic beverages, including Butterbeer, is prohibited. Any student caught violating this will receive adequate punishment for the first offense, and more severe punishment for later offenses.
- In the event of an absence or failure to attend a class, a student must: Bring a note signed by a parent or legal guardian stating the reason for the absence(s), the date(s) of the absence(s), and any other pertinent information if due to certain circumstances OR meet with the Professor before the start of the next scheduled class to discuss the absence. Failure to do either will result in a meeting with the Head of the student's house.
- Cutting class/skipping school is defined as any unauthorized absence from school or class. Students who skip or cut class will receive a discipline consequence which may include detention, temporary suspension, revocation of Hogsmeade Weekends, etc.
- Threats (this includes death threats, hazing, etc.) issued by one student to another are not allowed and may result in expulsion.
- Students should refrain from vulgar language, "pranks", using magic in the corridors outside of the classroom setting, and general shenanigans.
- Common rooms are only to be entered by members of the house, though the entry of members from other houses may be permitted under extreme circumstances.
- Students are not allowed inside a Professor's living quarters. If a conversation between Professor and student is required, then it should be done in a public area or the Professor's office/classroom.
