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The dorms have a leadership program which allows students to shape directly the community in which they live. The student leaders, called Prefects, help in the management of the dormitories and address topics of mutual concern. Students nominate themselves and are then selected by dorm parents on the basis of personal integrity, community respect, and the ability to lead their peers. By acting as student/staff liaisons and leading by example, the Prefects set a positive tone contributing to a greater sense of community. Prefects have the following responsibilities:
- Assist with new student orientation
- Assign students to evening jobs as well as monitor these jobs.
- Assist dorm parents with Study Hall.
- Assist with nightly 10:30 p.m. room check and monitor the halls.
- Assist with planning and organizing Family Dinners.
- Hand out “strikes” for violations of minor dorm rules by other students.
- Attend prefect meetings and occasional dorm parent meetings.
- Prefect Group leader is responsible for facilitating regular prefect group meetings.
- Ensure that all dorm students are present for dorm meetings.
- Receive Service hours for their work.
- Prefects have first choice for singles before other students.
- Honors study hall unless a 3.0 average is not maintained.
- One “prefect day” per semester.
Prefects are role models and leaders. They are expected to promote, support, and follow all the rules at this school. Their conduct in every aspect of their life here at OES is under scrutiny by students and adults. Prefects will undergo an evaluation process with the Dorm Staff throughout the year. In cases where Prefects do not meet these expectations their status as Prefect may be removed.
Being a prefect is a challenge and an honor. Accordingly, any prefect breaking a major school rule may automatically lose his or her status as a prefect. If a prefect violates a rule not designated as a major rule, he or she may lose his or her status if the infraction and the circumstances surrounding it are seen by the dorm parents as compromising the prefect’s leadership ability.
Prefect groups are led by a prefect and provide a space for students to voice ideas and concerns. Prefects act as voices for our students and prefect group discussions are a valuable component of our community and program. Prefect groups also participate in activities or plan events together.
Several dorm students are chosen each year to be Dorm Ambassadors, a leadership position focused on service to the residential program. Dorm Ambassadors host prospective dorm students and backyard exchange visitors (day students staying overnight for a period of several days). Dorm Ambassadors maintain a comfortable, welcoming atmosphere for visitors assigned to them. Dorm Ambassadors are chosen for their engagement with others, high fluency in English, solid academic performance, strong organization and cooperation. Dorm Ambassadors develop leadership skills while working with the Dorm Ambassador Coordinator. Dorm Ambassadors provide a vital service to our school and the residential life program.
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