2013 Student HandbookMiddle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro

www.gsfta.com

29 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE

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Table of Contents

GSFTA Purpose, Philosophy, and Goals ............................................................... 2

Registration Day .................................................................................................... 3

General Information ............................................................................................... 3

Disciplinary Code................................................................................................... 7

Disciplinary Procedures ......................................................................................... 7

Dormitory Information ...................................................................................... 8–10

Bookstore ............................................................................................................ 10

Clinic/Health Services, Computer Technology Access,

Dining Facility, Emergency Information .......................................................... 11

Laundry, Library (Music), Library (Walker), Mail ................................................. 12

Mid-Session Concert/Performance, Recreation,

Things Not to Bring ......................................................................................... 13

Parent Visitation, Finale Events, Check-out ........................................................ 14

Places of Worship, Area Hotels/Motels, Restaurants

Directions/Maps/Access ................................................................................. 15

Campus Map ....................................................................................................... 16

Maps to Murfreesboro and MTSU ..................................................................... IBC

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The Tennessee Governor’s School for the Arts (GSFTA) is a four-week sum-mer program for rising eleventh and twelfth grade students in Tennessee. Admin-istered by the State Department of Education, the program offers intensive study programs in art, dance, theatre, filmmaking, and music. Students are selected in competitive auditions during the month of January at Middle Tennessee State University. Auditions are open to Tennessee residents who attend public, private, or home schools. The School for the Arts at MTSU focuses on music, filmmaking, dance, visual arts, and theatre. In music, students rehearse daily in major ensembles such as orchestra, band, or chorus. Chamber ensembles and private instruction are available for string, brass, woodwind, percussion, piano, guitar, and voice. Dance students concentrate on classes in classical ballet with some experience in modern dance and jazz. Art activities may include painting, ceramics, drawing, graphic design, computer graphics, print making, and sculpture. Theatre students explore all facets of the theatrical arts including both performance and technical theatre. They participate in small-group activities in acting, mime, voice improvement, oral interpretation, stage movement, and stage combat as well as in design and production activities in costuming, lighting, sound, and set construction. Filmmaking students will fulfill crucial crew positions on the set using the same protocol as is conducted in Hollywood studios. Each day, students attend classes for which they receive three hours college credit. Students work in labs and studios and participate in rehearsals. While most of their time and energies are spent on their chosen arts areas, they also have opportunities to learn about other art forms. In the evenings, all students participate in school-wide assemblies that include exhibits, lectures, and performances by outstanding professional artists. Students who attend the School for the Arts arrive with the skills and abilities they have learned from working with dedicated public and private teachers in their hometown schools and studios. The teachers in the School for the Arts strive to build on those skills and abilities. Through four weeks of exciting and intensive focus on the arts, students have the opportunity to enhance their talents, increase their understanding of their art forms, and develop valuable perspectives about the contributions of all of the arts to the quality of life. It is hoped that after the School for the Arts experience, students will return to their hometowns with renewed commitments to the arts and with fresh ideas and new perspectives. When students share their experiences and ideas with their family and friends, the School for the Arts will have reached out across the entire state and enriched all of Tennessee’s public and private schools and all of its many communities.

Governor’s School for the ArtsPurpose, Philosophy, and Goals

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Registration DayART, DAnCe, TheATRe, AnD FilmmAkinG ReGiSTRATiOnDate: Sunday, June 2, 2013Time: Plan your departure in order to arrive on campus between 9:00 a.m. and

11:00 a.m. (Central Standard Time) for registration.location: Wright Music Building, Room 173mandatory Orientation for Parents and Students: 1:00 p.m., Hinton Hall,

Wright Music Building

muSiC ReGiSTRATiOnDate: Sunday, June 2, 2013Time: Plan your departure in order to arrive on campus between 11:00 a.m. and

1:00 p.m. (Central Standard Time) for registration.location: Wright Music Building, Room 173mandatory Orientation for Parents and Students: 2:30 p.m., Hinton Hall,

Wright Music Building

General information1. Upon arriving at dormitories after registration, you will be issued your

room key.

2. After registration, students will be restricted to campus. At no time are students allowed to leave the MTSU campus without advance permission of the dean of students or the GSFTA director. The Texaco and Quick Sack on the street bordering the campus are considered off-campus.

3. Visitors. Due to the intense study schedule of the School for the Arts, there is insufficient time to entertain visitors. Therefore, parents/guardians, other relatives, and friends of students are discouraged from visiting students during the school session.

It is important for students to know that boyfriends or girlfriends are not allowed to come and date during the School for the Arts. The school has scheduled mid-school exhibits and concerts at the end of the second week. These will be on Saturday, June 16, from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Students may go with their parents to dinner on June 18 but must be back by 9:30 p.m. Sign-out sheets will be in dormitory lobbies for this purpose. The Governor’s School dining hall is unable to provide meals for family members and visitors.

4. Overnight. Students are not allowed to go off campus to spend the night during the School for the Arts. Students are not excused from the Governor’s School to visit relatives, participate in family vacations, attend family reunions or family ceremonies, and so forth. Please do not ask for exceptions. In the case of an emergency, contact the dean of students (615-969-3940) or the GSFTA director (615-848-4685).

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5. Identificationcards.All School for the Arts students and personnel must wear their ID cards at all times. These ID cards not only identify students as School for the Arts personnel and authorize their presence on the MTSU campus, but also allow admittance to all special events and to the dining hall. For security purposes, persons without proper identification will be subject to questioning by campus police. Report lost ID cards immediately to the School for the Arts Office (SFA 111). The charge for lost ID cards is $10.00 for each replacement.

6. Bulletin board. Scheduled activities, announcements, messages, and changes in the schedule will be posted. Students are responsible for staying informed by keeping up with posted material. Ignorance of changes will not constitute an excuse. Read the bulletin boards daily.

7. Governor’s School for the Arts DReSS CODe (all students): Students should dress appropriately at all times. Swimwear or other inappropriate apparel should not be worn in classes or rehearsals. Shoes must be worn at all times.

Dress Code A (for All off-campus trips): Students will wear the official Governor’s School uniform.men: Black Governor’s School Polo shirt and khaki pants. No sandals or flip-flops.Women: Black Governor’s School Polo shirt and khaki pants or skirts (knee length or longer). No open-toed shoes.

Dress Code B (for All on-campus student performances) (other than GS students)Students will wear official Governor’s School concert attire.men: Black Governor’s School Polo shirt and black pants. No sandals or flip-flops.Women: Black Governor’s School Polo shirt and black pants or skirts (knee length or longer). No open-toed shoes.

Dress Code C (music students only): muSiC COnCeRT ATTiRe FOR On-CAmPuS PeRFORmAnCeS: • Women a. Ladies black DReSS slacks or skirt (knee length or longer). (Please

get a deep, rich black for DReSS slacks; no charcoal, navy, or faded black.) You will wear the black Governor’s School polo shirt (provided by GSFTA).

b. Ladies black shoes (NO OPEN-TOED SHOES FOR CONCERT ATTIRE).

• Men a. Men’s black DRESS slacks. (Please get a deep, rich black for DReSS

slacks; no charcoal, navy, or faded black.) You will wear the black Governor’s School polo shirt (provided by GSFTA).

b. Men’s black shoes (NO OPEN-TOED SHOES FOR CONCERT ATTIRE).

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Dress Code D (instrumental and vocal students)COnCeRT ATTiRe FOR The FinAle PeRFORmAnCe:• Women Ankle-length black dress with a sleeve, or an ankle-length black skirt with

a black top of similar or complementary fabric, black shoes no more than two inches in height, optional modest jewelry such as a single strand of pearls or a drop-pearl or single stone on a delicate chain. No long dan-gling earrings or heavy choke necklaces.

• Men White tux shirt or white long-sleeve button-down shirt with black bow tie,

black tux pants or black dress slacks, black dress shoes and black socks. No jackets and no tennis shoes.

*NOTE: Students will receive one Governor’s School polo shirt free of charge at orientation. Due to the number of times these shirts must be worn, you may wish to purchase an additional polo shirt. To help curtail excessive washings, an additional polo shirt is highly recommended but not mandatory. A form is enclosed in this packet for ordering additional shirts by May 1, 2012. It is also recommended that you bring a laundry marker with you to label your shirts. Shirts should be labeled with student’s name on the tag inside the collar.

8. Dance students. Dance students should bring the items listed below: Women 1. Five to six (5–6) pairs of pink tights 2. Solid-colored leotards* 3. Pink pointe shoes 4. Jazz shoes 5. Character shoes (tan or black) 6. One (1) pair black footless (convertible) tights and leotard/t-shirts

7. Nude-colored leotard as well as a base for costuming men 1. Black or gray tights 2. White T-shirts 3. White ballet shoes 4. White socks

5. One (1) pair black footless (convertible) tights and leotard/t-shirts

*Students should bring enough leotards to last an entire week.

9. Attendance. Students are required to attend all classes, rehearsals, and day and evening performances. Each student must accept the personal respon-sibility for rising early enough in the morning to be on time for early classes. The Governor’s School has a rigorous and demanding schedule. Unexcused absences are not permitted.

10. Transportation. Students are required to use the buses provided by the school for all scheduled trips. No other means of transportation may be used.

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11. Vehicles. If students bring motor vehicles to the School for the Arts, they must turn in the keys at registration. Students are not permitted to operate any motor vehicles during the school session. Students who leave their vehicles parked on campus must obtain a parking permit from the Governor’s School office on registration day. Vehicles without proper parking permits will be towed.

12. Drugs. Alcoholic beverages and illegal substances are strictly forbidden.

13. no smoking. Smoking is prohibited in the Governor’s School for the Arts.

14. incidentals. Students will not need money for lodging and meals while at the Governor’s School but should bring money for movies, shopping, snacks, mementos, and personal items. There are ATM machines in Student Union Building.

15. There will be extracurricular activities in which students will be able to par-ticipate. Some of these activities will be trips to the Frist Center for the Visual Arts in Nashville, Nashville Symphony, various universities, and many other events.

16. instruments and music stands. Music students must bring their own instru-ments. In addition, each music student (except piano and vocal) must bring a wire music stand clearly labeled with his or her name. It would be helpful if the stand is brought in a case or bag. Musical instruments should be in very good condition. If maintenance or repairs are needed, the School for the Arts cannot pay for them. Percussionists should bring sticks, mallets, and any other implements they may need for playing percussion. Music students need to bring hard cases (if available) for any of the following instruments: string bass, cello, trombone, tuba, euphonium, tenor saxophone, and alto saxophone. Hard cases are needed for safe transport of these instruments for finale events. At registration, music students will be assigned a locker in which to store their instruments. Each student must bring a combination lock for securing his or her instrument in the locker. Although the School for the Arts does everything it can to promote the security of equipment, the school and the state of Tennessee do not carry insurance to cover loss, theft, or damage to equipment, including musical instruments. Students should check their family homeowner’s insurance to see if their instruments will be covered while they are at the School for the Arts. If they are not, students are encouraged to purchase insurance coverage before arriving at the school.

17. Student photographs are taken with each arts area, and the photos will be available for purchase.

18. Double-reed students must bring several extra reeds.

19. Bicycles. Bicycles may be brought to the campus. They must be parked in bicycle racks and may never be brought into buildings. Students must bring chains and locks for securing their bicycles. The School for the Arts is not liable for and cannot replace lost or stolen equipment.

20. Cell Phones/Computers/Personal Property: Cell phones may be brought to the school but must not be used during class, rehearsals, or

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performances. It is suggested that cell phones and computers be left in your room during class/performance times.

The school is not responsible for loss of any cell phones, computers, or any other personal property. keep all valuables locked up in your dorm room.

Disciplinary Code Students are expected to follow the rules and regulations set forth by the Governor’s School for the Arts so that all participants may enjoy the full benefit and opportunities provided by this program. School for the Arts students are expected to exhibit a high level of maturity. It is with this, as well as the students’ personal safety in mind, that these rules have been established and must be adhered to without exception. The following are unacceptable acts and will result in disciplinary action:1. The use or possession of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs.2. Leaving the dormitory after lights out.3. Misuse/vandalism of MTSU or Governor’s School property.4. Leaving campus without permission (which includes leaving campus with

parents or guardians).5. Riding in any car without proper authorization.6. Unexcused absences/tardiness from scheduled classes, school programs,

or events. 7. Fraternizing with college students or persons other than Governor’s School

personnel.8. Failure to be in one’s assigned room at the 10:30 p.m. dorm check.9. Failure to properly display name badge.10. Failure to complete classroom assignments and projects on time.11. Physical abuse of any person or conduct that threatens or endangers the

health of any person.12. Failure to cooperate with University or Governor’s School faculty, staff,

counselors, and other appropriate officials.13. Flagrant and intentional disrespect for or mistreatment of faculty, staff,

counselors, and other students.14. Tampering with emergency equipment, locks, fire alarms, fire hoses, fire

extinguishers, and so forth.15. Possession of laser pointers or beepers.16. Willful disruption of programs, rehearsals, and performances.17. Writing on sidewalks or buildings with chalk, etc., is strictly forbidden by

University policy and is considered vandalism.18. Smoking or the use of smokeless tobacco.

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19. Use of a cell phone in class, rehearsals, or performances.20. No incense of any kind is to be brought onto campus.Note: These rules have been provided as a general guideline. Any misconduct or behavior deemed inappropriate will be dealt with on an individual basis.

Disciplinary Procedures1. Disciplinary reports will be submitted to the dean of students, who will take

the appropriate action. A copy of the disciplinary report will be placed in the student’s file.

2. Intervention for Encouraging Success (IES) will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays as needed. Parents will be notified of any student who has been placed in IES more than one time.

3. After the third IES, students will be referred to the director, placed on disciplinary probation, and face expulsion from the school if the behavior persists. Parents will be notified of probation status.

4. A student may be expelled without disciplinary probation and without pre-notification of parent or guardian for either a single incident (such as the use or possession of a controlled substance or damage to emergency devices) or for a pattern of misbehavior deemed as sufficient grounds for expulsion by the director.

Dormitory information1. The Governor’s School uses a traditional college dorm living arrangement.

Coed visitation is not permitted. All students must be in their assigned rooms each night at dorm check. It is extremely important that students accept the responsibility never to leave the dorms at night after room check except in case of an emergency. Students and parents should talk about this impor-tant rule at the beginning of school. Also, students and parents should remember that they have signed an agreement to obey all Governor’s School rules and regulations.

2. linens. Linens are not furnished by the Governor’s School for the Arts. Students must provide their own pillows, pillowcases, regular twin-size (39x80) sheets, towels, and wash cloths. Students are expected to make their own beds daily. Students must provide their own personal effects such as toilet articles, laundry soap, shower soap, blankets, casual clothing, warm sweaters or jackets, raincoats, umbrellas, bathing suits, and alarm clocks. Be sure to bring one blanket. You may bring a guitar, tennis racquet, etc., if you wish. If you have further questions regarding dorms, please call MTSU Housing at (615) 898-5396.

3. Roommates. At registration, you will be assigned a room in the dormitory. You will also be assigned a roommate. Part of the Governor’s School experi-ence is developing new friendships, new perspectives, and new ideas. For

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this reason, students from the same city or community are not assigned to room together. Roommate requests from students are nOT accepted. Students may change rooms only under extreme circumstances and only with the approval of the dean of students.

4. Trash. There are no trash receptacles in the individual rooms. Students may wish to bring a small trash can or trash bags. Students must dispose of trash in the dumpsters outside the dorms.

5. Counselors. Counselors will help maintain order, aid in room check on a nightly basis, and check daily to see that each room is locked. There will be two counselors assigned to check each room. They are to assist students with any problems or concerns. While counselors will be kind and consider-ate to students, they must see that all school policies and rules are observed. Students are expected to cooperate fully with the counselors and to treat them also with kindness and consideration.

6. Television. Televisions are located in the lobby of each dormitory. From time to time, the school may provide movies to be shown in the theater located in Keathley University Center. Check the bulletin board for announcements.

7. Telephones. Telephones are not provided in dorms. Students may bring a telephone and activate it by merely plugging it in. No charge is made. For on-campus calls, students need only dial the last four digits of the phone number. To call off-campus, first dial “9” and then dial the entire number. Long distance calls may be made using a calling card. After dialing “9,” follow the directions on the calling card.

Pay telephones are located in Walker Library and by the KUC Grill but not in dormitories this summer. If necessary, students may make emergency phone calls without charge at the office of the School for the Arts.

8. locks. Students must lock their dormitory rooms whenever they leave. They should never leave room keys in the classrooms or the dining hall. Students must return their keys at the dorm checkout desk at the close of the school. If a key is lost, it must be reported to a counselor immediately. There is a $60.00 replacement charge. Students who do not return their keys at the end of the school will also be charged $60.00.

9. Personal property. Respect for the personal property of others is expected. However, the responsibility for personal property lies with the individual and not the school. Students should put their names on all personal belongings, luggage, and musical instruments.

10. Air conditioners. Windows in the air conditioned dorms should never be opened.

11. Dorm check. All students are to be in their assigned rooms for dorm check at 10:30 p.m. each night unless otherwise indicated on the schedule. Lights out will be at 11:00 p.m. Quiet hours are between 11:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m.

12. Visitation. Coeducational visitation is not permitted at any time in dormi tory rooms. No outside visitors are allowed in dormitory rooms.

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13. Fire regulation. The burning of candles, incense, etc., is prohibited. No incense of any kind is to be brought onto campus. Cooking in the dormitory rooms is not allowed. Microwaves of no greater than 700 watts and refrigerators of 2.5 cubic ft. or less are allowed but not recom mended. The use of hot plates, electric skillets, etc., is prohibited. There will be fire and tornado drills during your stay. Everyone is required to follow instructions during drills. Procedures will be discussed at hall meetings.

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15. Pizza. Pizzas may be ordered from off-campus and delivered to dorm lobbies or picked up in the Grill in Keathley University Center. Pizzas are to be ordered so that they arrive no later than 10:00 p.m. Place trash in outside receptacles. DO NOT LEAVE TRASH IN LOBBY.

16. hall meetings. The counseling staff will schedule hall meetings as necessary. Full dormitory meetings may be scheduled by the dean of students. Attendance is required for both.

17. Radios. Radios may not be played after lights out.

18. Safety regulations. Safety regulations prohibit running in the dormitories; climbing trees, buildings, structures, etc.

19. musical instruments. Musical instruments may not be played in the dormitories at any time.

20. Room checks. Rooms will be checked by counselors each morning. Students should make reasonable efforts to keep their rooms in good order. Beds should be made up daily, trash cans should be emptied, clothes should be on hangers, and absolutely no open food and drink cans should be left in the room.

21. unauthorized personnel. Students should always report to the counselors immediately the presence of anyone other than MTSU personnel and School for the Arts personnel in the dormitory halls.

22. maintenance. Maintenance problems with air conditioning, lights, plumbing, and so forth should be reported to the counselors.

23. Alcohol and drugs. Alcoholic beverages are illegal on the MTSU campus. The School for the Arts is unconditionally opposed to and intolerant of the use of illegal and/or controlled substances. Students found in possession of illegal drugs or alcohol will not be permitted to remain in the School for the Arts program.

24. Damages. The Governor’s School for the Arts is a summer guest on the MTSU campus. All members of the school must be careful not to mistreat University property. Any damages to dorm rooms, classrooms, the cafeteria, or other university property will be charged directly to those who caused the damage. Students and/or their parents/guardians will be responsible for damages students cause.

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25. inspection. All dorm rooms are the property of the University. While students’ rights to privacy will be honored as much as possible, University and School for the Arts officials have the right and the obligation to inspect any room if there is reason to believe that it may contain alcohol, illegal drugs, or tobacco products.

26. Security. MTSU security hall guards are stationed in each dormitory lobby between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.

Bookstore Phillips Bookstore is located in the Student Union Building. The bookstore stocks food items, paper goods, nonprescription medicines, school supplies, etc.

Clinic/health Services, 898-2988 MTSU Health Services is located in the Health, Wellness, and Recreation Center and has been secured for use by the School for the Arts students and staff. Students who need medical care should report to a counselor. Students will be permitted the use of MTSU Health Services only when accompanied by a counselor. Students who need medical attention other than that available at Health Services, or upon request, may be taken to the hospital or a local physician. Prescription drugs may be obtained at the MTSU or local pharmacies. Students should check with their counselors for procedures. The school is not responsible for any medical expenses of the student.

Computer Technology Access Faculty, staff, and students at Middle Tennessee State University have access to computers and the Internet through MTSU’s Walker Library. All users are ex-pected to maintain the highest standards in the use of computer technology and to be careful to reflect the academic values held by a scholarly community whose purpose is to use all facilities in the pursuit of educational and public service goals. However, the library personnel do not monitor or censor the use of Univer-sity computers. Governor’s School students may have access to these comput-ers only if they provide written approval from their parents or guardians. If they do have approval, they will be encouraged to maintain the same high standards in their use of the computers. If it is discovered that a student has failed to maintain appropriate standards, the student may be dismissed from the school.

Dining Facility One of the University’s dining facilities is assigned for use by the Governor’s School for the Arts. Students must have their name tags prominently displayed for admittance. The Governor’s School dining hall is unable to provide meals (free of charge) for family members or guests.

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emergency information, June 2–June 28, 2013SchoolfortheArtsOffice:(615)898-2223Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–noon; 1:00–4:30 p.m. After hours: L. Hawkersmith, (615) 969-3940 Assistant Dean of Students J. Bell-Taylor, (615) 830-3217School for the Arts Fax: (615) 898-2326Assistant Director/Dean of Students: Lynda Hawkersmith, (615) 969-3940MTSUPublicSafetyPhone:(615)898-2424

laundry Coin-operated washers and dryers are located in dormitories. Students must use the facilities in their dorms and may not go to other dorms. Students should never leave clothes unattended in the laundry rooms ($1.50 per load in washers; $1.50 per 45-minute drying cycle).

library, music – lRC 101, 898-2751hours: Monday–Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Governor’s School students may examine scores and use reference works in the library only. Materials may not be checked out of the library. The Howard Music Library will be closed Saturday and Sunday.

library – Walker, 898-2772 James E. Walker Library at MTSU contains over 700,000 printed volumes and subscribes to nearly 4,000 periodicals. Over 600,000 units are found in the microtext collection. Students in the Governor’s School for the Arts are encouraged to use the library and its many resources. library hours: Monday–Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–10:00 p.m. Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Saturday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Sunday, 2:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. Closed July 4 Go to http://library.mtsu.edu/ for information on all services available.

mail The MTSU Post Office is located in Keathley University Center. Hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Letters to students may be mailed here. letters and packages sent to students via the u.S. Postal Service or private shippers such as uPS should be addressed as follows: Student Name MTSU P.O. Box TBA 1301 East Main Street Murfreesboro, TN 37132

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Students are responsible for picking up their own mail at the Post Office during regular operating hours. Do not send cash through the mail! If you need to send money to students, please send traveler’s checks or money orders. These may be cashed at the University Bookstore. MTSU nor the Governor’s School will be responsible for cash sent through the mail.

Website address: www.gsfta.com

mid-Session Concert/Performance On Saturday, June 15, parents are invited to visit the Governor’s School and observe the work of students. Activities will begin at 10:00 a.m. and continue throughout the afternoon. Parents are encouraged to attend. Students must attend only the performance in their discipline. Parents may take their children off campus for dinner or shopping, provided that students are back in their dorms by 9:30 p.m. Saturday night. (The Governor’s School dining hall cannot provide meals for parents or visitors at lunch or dinner.) Teachers invited to the School for the Arts to receive awards will be recognized in the program.

RecreationSwimming Pool and Recreation Center There is both an indoor pool and outdoor pool with sun deck located in the Student Recrea tion Center. Students must present their ID cards for admittance.

Talent Show Each year the School for the Arts hosts a talent show. Awards will be present-ed to the top performers at the annual awards ceremony. Have a hidden talent? Check with your counselors for details. Sign-up sheets will be posted on the bulletin board along with audition times. If you have a costume, be sure to bring it with you. Comedy, music, juggling, art, dance, and mime are some of the areas in which you may compete.

Things not to Bring Do not bring to campus any of the following items: roller blades, skateboards, motorized scooters, beepers, pagers, or laser pointers. If brought to campus, these items will be taken and held in the Governor’s School office until the con-clusion of school. Please be aware that the Governor’s School nor MTSU is responsible/liable for any loss of personal property.

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Parent Visitation During the school several concerts/performances will be open to the general public who purchase tickets for these events. There will also be an Honors Concert/Performance in Music, Theatre, and Dance in addition to the Mid-Session performances. We welcome parents to attend but, for safety purposes, we ask that parents do not visit the dorms or drive their children to or from the dorms before or after these performances. It is impossible for school staff to recognize all the parents and, therefore, if students are seen talking to or walking with or riding with someone other than school personnel, it is cause for alarm. Further, parents who live in the middle Tennessee area can easily attend more events than those who live in other areas of the state. This causes some students to feel homesick when other parents visit their children and they can’t enjoy the same privilege. We ask that you keep these two things in mind when attending performances other than the Mid-Session or Finale performances. If you need to bring items to the school for your child, we ask that you do this during daytime hours and leave these at the school office. Thank you in advance for your understanding and help. The safety and well-being of each student is our top priority.

Finale eventsAll finale events and performances will be held on the Middle Tennessee State University campus on June 27, 2013. Specific times for area performances will be available at registration on June 2, 2013.

Check-OutJune 28, 2013 – Check-out The entire student body must attend all finale performances. Students are not allowed to leave until June 28, 2013. All students must be checked out of their dorms by 12:00 noon.

Procedure• After you have packed and cleaned your room, inform your counselor. • He/she will issue you a check-out slip. Take this along with your key to the MTSU R.A. located in the lobby. • The R.A. will sign you out. Turn in your room key at the dorm desk. Remember: There is a $60.00 plus tax charge for lost keys. • Any damage to the room will be assessed immediately following check- out. Students are responsible for any charges resulting from damages.• There will be charges for any garbage left in the lobby, dorm rooms, or bathrooms. TAKE GARBAGE TO OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES.

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Places of Worship Ensemble participation and studio work in all of the arts is required throughout the GSFTA session including Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. However, students may attend worship services on weekends when those services do not conflict with GSFTA events. Some places of worship are very close to campus. Students who would like to attend services at any of these locations must have written approval from their parents or guardians (see rules agreement in student packet). The Governor’s School cannot provide transportation. Students may not return home or leave the murfreesboro/Rutherford County area to attend services. Please visit the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce website for an up-to-date list of places of worship. Parents may call church personnel and request transportation for students to attend weekend services during their stay at Governor’s School for the Arts. Governor’s School personnel are unable to make these arrangements. www.rutherfordchamber.org/Churches

Area hotels/motels Visit the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce website for an up-to-date list of places to stay while attending GSFTA events.www.rutherfordchamber.org/lodging-Travel-Tourism You may also wish to visit the Nashville Chamber of Commerce website,www.nashvillechamber.com

RestaurantsMurfreesboro restaurant website link: www.rutherfordchamber.org/Restaurants-Food-Beverages

Directions/maps/AccessGovernor’s School for the Arts website:www.gsfta.com

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ABER Abernathy Hall D5ALOF Alumni Office A5ALUM Alumni House A5AMG Alumni Memorial Gym B3BAS Business and Aerospace Building D4BDA Boutwell Dramatic Arts Building C3BH Beasley Hall C5BLH TCWNHA, 1417 E. Main St. (Black

House) C6CAB Cope Administration Building B5CH College Heights Building C6CKNB Cason-Kennedy Nursing Building C3COE College of Education Building D4COGN Central Utility Plant/Cogeneration

Plant C2COMM John Bragg Mass Communication

Building D4CORL Corlew Hall C3CSB Central Services Building (Day Care

Center) E5DH Deere Hall D5DSB Davis Science Building C4DYS Tennessee Center for the Study and

Treatment of Dyslexia C6EHS Ellington Human Sciences Building

A2EHSA Ellington Human Sciences Annex B2EZEL Ezell Hall D5FAIR Fairview Building A1FH Forrest Hall C3GH Greenhouse D3GRH Gracy Hall C5HARR Center for Historic Preservation, 1416 E. Main St. (Harrison House) B6HC Horticulture Facility D3HH Haynes House, 1411 E. Main St. B6

HMA Housing Maintenance Annex D3HOB Holmes Building (Maintenance Complex) D2HONR Paul W. Martin Sr. Honors Building D4ING Sam H. Ingram Building A5JACK Tom H. Jackson Building B3JCH Jim Cummings Hall D3JH Jones Hall C3JUB James Union Building B4JUDD Judd Hall C5KOM Kirksey Old Main B3KSHF Emmett and Rose Kennon Sports Hall

of Fame B2KUC Keathley University Center C4LH Lyon Hall B4LIB James E. Walker Library D5LRC Ned McWherter Learning Resources

Center C4MARY Miss Mary Hall B4MB McFarland Building D3MC Murphy Center B2MCH McHenry Hall B4MGB Midgett Building B3MOH Monohan Hall B5NEO Naked Eye Observatory B4NICK Nicks Hall D5OBS Observatory C5PCS Homer Pittard Campus School A4PH Peck Hall B4PHLP Project Help C5PHO Photography Building C4PKS Parking Services Building, 1403 E. Main B6POOL Natatorium B3PS Public Safety, 1412 E. Main Street B6PSB Printing Services Building D2

REC Health, Wellness, and Recreation Center (Health Services located inside the HWRC) E4

REH Reynolds Hall B5RH Rutledge Hall B3ROTX ROTC Annex C4SAG Stark Agribusiness and Agriscience Center D3SBA Strobel Biology Annex C4SBCH Stephen B. Smith Baseball

Clubhouse C2SCA Scarlett Commons Apartments 1-9 E3SCB Sports Club Complex F7SCH Schardt Hall B5SCP Satellite Chiller Plant C5SFA Saunders Fine Arts Building C3SIMS Sims Hall C5SMH Smith Hall C5STU Student Union Building E4TB Telescope Building F4TENN Buck Bouldin Tennis Center B1TCM Telecommunications Building D2TLC Tennessee Livestock Center D2TODD Andrew L. Todd Hall C4VA Vocational Agriculture D3VET Voorhies Engineering Technology B3WANH Internal Audit (Wansley House) C6WASS Budget Office (Wassom House) C5WC Woodmore Cybercafe C5WH Warehouse (Maintenance Complex)

D1WLA Womack Lane Apartments A-L E5WMB Wright Music Building C3WPS Wiser-Patten Science Hall C4WSC Wood-Stegall Center (Development

and University Relations) B5

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0113-467 – Middle Tennessee State University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimina-tion policies: Executive Director of Institutional Equity and Compliance, 1301 E. Main Street, CAB 220, Murfreesboro, TN 37132, 615-898-2185. Additionally, the MTSU Title IX Coordinator, designated to monitor and oversee Title IX complaints, may be contacted at: Sam Ingram Building 2269 Middle Tennessee Blvd. Murfreesboro, TN 37132 615-898-5133, or via this webpage: http://www.mtsu.edu/titleix/.