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Founded in 1972, Altamont Academy is a college preparatory, coeducational independent school serving Grades 9-12. It also is home to a boarding program. Altamont Academy develops students who have a desire to learn within a challenging academic environment. Through involvement in the fine arts, athletics, clubs, and service organizations, students are able to develop their abilities and become positive contributors to the school community.

Knowledge, Character and Community are the fundamental values upon which Altamont Academy was built and continue to be the guiding force in our pursuit of educational excellence.

Altamont Academy is a community with a continuing commitment to the following shared values:

- Teaching all students is the chief priority for the school.
- Students learn best when they are actively engaged, can apply and appreciate their learning experiences.
- Cultural diversity increases student's understanding of different peoples and cultures.
- Staff members, parents, and students, who make up the community, share the responsibility for advancing the school's mission.
- Positive relationships enhance self-esteem, enables students to become confident, self-directed lifelong learners.
- Each student is a valued, unique individual within the community.

Small class sizes serve as a catalyst for a close knit community where personal relationships serve as a valuable resource in advancing the learning process. Faculty serve a multitude of roles at our school-teachers, advisors, coaches and mentors. They lead by example and are encouraged to develop a partnership with parents and students to enhance the learning process for every student.

Recognizing that technology serves an important role in the future of our students, Altamont Academy has a fully networked campus via a fiber optic infrastructure (e journals). A laptop program is incorporated into the school and supplements a technology program that encompasses all grades levels.


Opportunities outside the classroom are equally as important in the educational process, and Altamont Academy is pleased to offer a full complement of athletic and fine arts opportunities. In the past several years we have been privileged to have a nationally ranked basketball program, a highly competitive soccer program that has achieved district and regional success, an undefeated golf team,and several athletes to qualify for regional and state competition in cross country, track and field and tennis. Our fine arts programs provide opportunities for visual and performing arts in a state of the art 450 seat auditorium complete with an art room, photography lab, dance studio, music room, and performance area. The fine arts experience provides opportunities in performance as well as technical support.

The ultimate investment in an independent school education is to gain admission to the most competitive colleges and universities throughout the country and the world. Our school continues to achieve great success in college placement as evidenced by our 100% college matriculation rate, 85% to their first choice.

We invite you to take a glimpse at the Altamont family through our website and look forward to greeting you on our campus. Applications and rules can be found below. More information on tuition, uniform, a photographic tour, and residential life can be found in the aa_handbook

Dean A. Martin
Headmaster

(copied and paraphrased from Montverde Academy).

Altamont Academy Guidance Offices

The Altamont Academy Registrar's Office are home to all students needs. Here they will be able to enroll in school, apply for classes, residency, financial aid, and seek counseling from one of our many advisors.

ALTAMONT INFO
Before applying or choosing a character, please take a look at these following links for a better feel of our community. Thanks!!

Mission Statement
Altamont Guidelines
F.Y.I.


STORYLINES

NO DRAMATIC STORYLINES! Be realistic. Murder/Death is NEVER acceptable. Drug use, pregnancy, engagement, suicide, etc. MUST be handled realistically. Therefore, the character/writer must do extensive research with all these possible storylines. Rape storylines must be discussed in advance and agreed to by both/all parties with consequences handled realistically. High school breeds drama, but realism and research are the keys.

Pregnancies MUST be carried out to at least 7 months (Do research if your baby is going to be PREMATURE. The earliest allowed for this community is 7 months). Pregnancy storylines must be AGREED by BOTH parties involved.

BASIC HOUSE RULES

School is ALWAYS in session according to the school year timeline. No one under 18 may leave the school premises without telling officials, so work that into your posts.

You must be 18 and up to join this RP, and if you are not, be honest. If you prove that you are a mature rp-er, you will be welcome to stay. No younger then 16-years-old ever!

Phone priveledges (AIM) must not be abused. (DeW n0t tYp3 LyK3 dIs.)

Treat other students as you would like to be treated. IC stays IC. OOC stays OOC. We can't make that any clearer. If there a problem that can't be resolved IC, talk it out OOC. If it still cannot be resolved contact a maintainer or leave.

ACTIVITY

Be active! Don't just type up your intro when accepted then die off. You must be active in comments and aim, otherwise you run the risk of being removed and/or overriden due to inactivity. What's the point in joining a community if only to die off in the first few weeks? That being said, consider the first couple of weeks as a member of altamontacademy as your trial period. If within those first few weeks you are inactive, or not meeting our standards, you WILL be REMOVED (with a one day warning). So please prove that you will be active, especially during the trial period.

Journals
Updating is a must. Character updates are important to give insight to what is going on in a characters life. Most characters in the Altamont World are busy and have a lot going on in their lives. We don't ask that you divulge all of your characters personal business, but we do ask for at least two-three updates a month. And we ask for substantial updates-pictures, one liners, random facts WILL NOT COUNT. And the only updates that count towards activity are those posted in personal journals, not in the sub-comms.

For more specific activity rules, please check: Activity Rules

SCHOOL TIMELINE
Follow the school timeline! It can be found here: "2008-2009 School Year Schedule"

ICONS
Icons MUST be age appropriate! Your character is under the age of 18, your character needs to have pictures that look under 18 years old. No exceptions!


Rules for Journals BEFORE applying

1. Create a student journal. Journals must have a variation of the PB's actual first name. The last name can be of your choosing. (Ex: AJ McLean = AJ Knowles)b. Please have at least one icon when applying.

2. Please have a first post up before applying.

3. Make sure that all information on the user info page is filled in
completely. That means:

a. There is a DISCLAIMER in the profile. Please place a disclaimer in the website area on your user info page. The disclaimer link is:Disclaimer

b. Characters first and last name, residency AIM, and birthdate! After you are accepted into Altamont Academy, your schedule, clubs, sports and user ID is also required.

*Make sure year of birth is accurate to your characters age and that the location is filled
in correctly (Orlando, FL).


APPLICATION
1. Comment this entry with:
PB name:
Character Name:
SN: [Make sure sn is user name related]
Age:
Grade:
Character History:

**In the faculty application please indicate whether you're living on campus or off**


2. Please go to the user info pages of these communities and click join community:
altamontacademy, aa_handbook, altamont_board, altamontorlando, ao_things_rock, aothreads aa_projects, ao_ooc and wait to be accepted. Once you're accepted, you'll receive an email and a comment to your application.

Once you receive the word from dean_martin that you have been admitted to altamontacademy, please make an introductory post in altamontacademy. That is the ONLY time that you as a student are allowed to post in that community. From that point on, ALL information to be read by the general student body should be posted at altamont_board. And any other information that needs to be read by both the college and academy should be posted at altamontorlando.

TWO CHARACTER MAXIMUM! Exceptions will be made once you have proven yourself capable of handling multiple characters.


IMPORTANT LINKS
Choose classes and clubs:
Refer to the aa_handbook, please click on the appropriate link. Choose clubs and sports by going to and commenting the appropriate post.

Refer to altamontclasses, please click on the appropriate link. Apply for classes by commenting the post with your choices.
Thank you. Give us a week to actually get you situated into a room with a schedule.

Room Assignments
For room assignments,please sign up here. You may request roomates, but it doesn't mean you will get it. "Dorm Requests"

Faculty
*Note:If you are applying as a member of the faculty, the form is the same as the student application. Just simply state the position you are applying for in place of grade. Check out the Taken/Wanted lists* for possible teachers.


Have fun! Meet people! Say hi and don't be shy!

If you're looking for the college please check out altamont_u or altamontorlando


ATTENTION: Accepting both genders, but always in need of males! Also, DO NOT join as a student who has always been at the school unless you ALREADY have a character in the community, and know how it works.

Adds will be made 2-3 times a week, once on Wednesdays and during the weekends.

As of 8/23/2008- Senior Class Registartion is CLOSED! Hold will be removed when things even out a bit. (some exceptions can be made for current members)

**updated 01/05/09**
Altamont Academy's Student Body:

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Just enter your user name into the box and click the button when you're logged in.



UPDATED BUDDY LIST
Delete your buddy lists before you upload this one. Click on the link, Buddy List, download, and then go to "My Aim" on your buddy lists and click "Load Buddy List..." If there are any mistakes at all, please comment here. Be aware of using the tool if you have custom groups made. You will have to reset them every time!

Activity is a must. If you're unsure of what are rules are, please read the Activity Rules post. If you have to go on hiatus or need an extension, please PM the dean.

As usual, we are taking suggestions and ideas for the new communites and new year. Feel free to reply to any of these posts or send us a pm about anything thats on your mind. And on that rare occasion that the mod sn is online, feel free to hit up aafaculty.

Taken

( Freshman 2008- 2009 )

( Sophomores 2008- 2009 )



( Juniors 2008- 2009 )



( Seniors 2008-2009 )



altamont_u Taken List:
( Altamont University )


( AAOrlando )


( AA Faculty )


On Hold :



( Wanted )

For more info on Altamont University:
au_dean_maya Application

For Altamont Academy:
dean_martin Application

For Altamont Orlando
aa_orlando Application

A Note from the Dean's Desk (Your Mods)

The mods here at Altamont World like to stay behind the scenes and allow everyone to play without much interference and meddling. Within this type of enviroment the community stays relaxed and gives each of you the freedom to play at will. But we expect each player to remember to follow the rules of the game which can be found HERE when one applies to any of the Altamont World communities. Why this update you ask? Because we have been extremely relaxed over the past few months. We have not checked up on each members activity and we just want this post to be a heads up that the mods are back and will be cracking down on all infractions. We all want to have fun and we all want to make sure you're having fun too. This is just as much your community as it is the ones who run it. So we're going to touch on a couple of things in this note to the community and if there are any suggestions, concerns, or questions, be sure to comment.

One thing we have noticed are players picking up multiple characters. In the guidelines it states you may only have two characters per community. (this rule does not include members of the faculty) We have made exceptions to this rule over the past few months. We know that we've been very lax on this rule, but those who have come in with multiple characters have proven themselves able to handle it. But as of now, the rule goes back into effect. Two per community. If you want to pick up a third character in one community you will need to contact a mod and discuss it with one. The two per community rule ensures that characters are not neglected and don't go dead. It also prevents people from playing multiple characters in one fandom. If you have more than one character and any one of the characters fall off in activity they will be removed from the community. In order to not have your character(s) removed make sure each of them maintain the same level of activity. None of the mods like having to constantly be checking journals and the buddylist for activity, it's not fun for us to have to remove anyone. So please, make it easy on us.

Methods of maintaining activity:

AIM (or any other instant messaging service) usage is one that is simple and a quick way of forming storylines that are wanted. It can also be used for group chats. Do not be AIM shy. If a player did not want to scene they would not be signed on or they would be displaying an away message.

Threading & aothreads is another method that is simple and a way for characters to interact. Threads can be started by anyone at anytime. We encourage threads for those who can't participate on AIM or if they want to ensure that everyone gets the opportunity to join in. Organizing a major event like a party or dance and making sure everyone is online at the same time can be a hassle, that is why journal threading is always an option.

Journals Updating is a must. Character updates are important to give insight to what is going on in a characters life. Most characters in the Altamont World are busy and have a lot going on in their lives. We don't ask that you divulge all of your characters personal business, but we do ask for at least two-three updates a month. And we ask for substantial updates-pictures, one liners, random facts WILL NOT COUNT. And the only updates that count towards activity are those posted in personal journals, not in the sub-comms.

Removals depending on your time here, removal warning can go anywhere from 24hrs until 3 days. After the removal, you may reapply, and we will consider your re-entrance. If we have to comment your journal 3 times with a removal warning, you will automatically be removed from the game.

Seniority does count for something in this community. It's not favoring one character or player over another. The ability to play a character for an extended period of time (and in this community that can be years) we award those characters with a more lax attitude from us. Those characters/players have been with us for a very long time and we appreciate them for sticking with us through all the changes, lulls, and everything else that the Altamont World has gone through.

Thank you all for reading this, and happy RPing!

Individual Community Activity Requirements
AA Students: 2 per month; 1 every 2 weeks
AU Students: 2 per month; 1 every 2 weeks
AA Faculty: 1 per month
AO Residents: 1 per month


Also, if you need a mod, please feel free to use PM'S! We will get back a.s.a.p.

The 2007-2008 scholastic year is underway! Below we have your schedule, id cards, and other miscellaneous information provided in a package. We're hoping that students can either post their schedules and room/phone info in their user info, or post the below information as a substitute. Either way, we hope everyone enjoys theit packages. Before that, we'd like to answer a few questions before they are asked.

1- As you all know, students are tested to get into this school. If you notice that you are not in a class that you signed up for, chances are the guidance counselor either moved you up or down a level based on your scores.

2- All other club information can be found in aa_handbook. Most of the clubs may lack in depth information, feel free to make up your own ideas and schedule. We encourage chats and threads to be made on the basis of each club.

3- All sports information can be found in aa_handbook.

The academic and event calendars have been posted. Subject to change as per usual, but feel free to reference at anytime.
2007-2008 Calendars

Want a quick, easy way to see who'll be in your classes? Check this list here:
Who's in Who's Class Listing

Check out our new and improved Altamont Academy visual tour right here: Photographic Campus Tour.

( Freshmen Schedules, ID's, and Misc. Info )

( Sophomore Schedules, ID's, and Misc. Info )

( Junior ID's, schedules, and Misc. Info )

( Senior ID's, Schedules, and Misc. )

Altamont Academy On-Campus Housing

The residential program strives to create an atmosphere for the student that is structured yet caring. The Academy wants dorm parents who have the ability to strike an appropriate balance between the two. It is important to the Academy that the dormitories are as "homey" to the students as possible.

Dorm parents go through a two-day in-service at the start of every school year where the Dean of Residential Life and his staff review the student handbook, review the residential handbook, talk about situations that could arise in the dorm, discuss emergency procedures, and do "role plays" (among many other activities) to get the residential staff prepared for the school year.

During the year, the staff meets once a week with the Dean of Residential Life to discuss the activities of the previous week and share information with one another to ensure that the dormitories are run with consistency and that problems are resolved and questions are answered.

Students are responsible for daily dorm chores in the dormitory, which keep the dormitory clean, tidy, and neat. They are also responsible for cleaning their own rooms every day, making their beds, and vacuuming their floors. We believe that this instills a sense of responsibility in the student and a sense of pride in their surroundings.

After the school day, students are expected to study for at least two hours from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Students who struggle academically are sent to a large room to be proctored by a faculty member whose job it is to ensure that the students have a quiet atmosphere in which to study. Students who achieve "honor roll" status are permitted to watch television, use their computers, use the phones, or visit with another "honor roll" student in the dormitory. All other students are relegated to their dorm rooms where they are expected to be studying and doing their homework.

The residential staff plans activities for each dormitory to do together to ensure that students are given ample opportunity to form different relationships, and these activities also give the students something to do a little different from the normal schedule. Dorm parents are encouraged to invite the students into their apartments or offices just "to chat", as well as, to make them snacks or to provide little gifts around holiday times.

The residential staff at Altamont Academy works extremely hard to provide a structured, warm, and family-like atmosphere for its students. The rigorous academic and activity schedule during the week is quickly forgotten, however, when the weekend arrives at 3:30 p.m. on Friday


ON CAMPUS HOUSING ARE OPEN for the new school year.

A Weekday at Altamont Academy consists of:
7:30-8:30 am-Breakfast
8:35-3:45 classes
4-6pm After school activity
6:00- 7:00 Dinner
7:00- 9:00 Study Hall
9:00-10:30 Recreation Time
10:45 In room
11:00 pm- Lights Out

Weekend:
8:30-10 am Breakfast
10-12 Van comes around/down time
12-1:30pm Lunch
1-3pm- Van comes around/down time
3-5:00 On Campus Weekend Activity
5:15-6:15 Dinner
7- 11pm Off Campus
11pm- Curfew for 9&10th grade
12 am- Curfew for 11th&12th

There are guards setup at the entrance to each dorm. All guests must sign in and sign out, regardless if they are a fellow student. Guest visitng hours for students are the same times as curfew are.

( All dorm room layouts )

*When requesting a room, be sure to indicate if you have a special preference for roomates. every room is individual lease, every suite has 2 rooms, each room has 2 beds. Remember that these are requests.

( Hepburn Hall: Girls' Dormitory )

Across the field at the Boy's Dorm:

( Hope Hall: Boys' Dormitory )