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Often called Holy Question Mark by students (and occasionally staff), the Socinian Institute of New York is a private Unitarian-Universalist boarding school in Manhattan. It has a reputation as an academic sweatshop, as well as having excellent fine and performing arts programs and a vigorous involvement in public service activities. It is also extremely secure against monsters (and kidnappers), which makes it a desirable place for the wealthy and anxious to deposit their offspring. | Often called Holy Question Mark by students (and occasionally staff), the Socinian Institute of New York is a private Unitarian-Universalist boarding school in Manhattan. It has a reputation as an academic sweatshop, as well as having excellent fine and performing arts programs and a vigorous involvement in public service activities. It is also extremely secure against monsters (and kidnappers), which makes it a desirable place for the wealthy and anxious to deposit their offspring. | ||
− | [[WtHQM:Dr. Balthazar|Dr. Nicholas Balthazar]] has been Headmaster of the Institute since | + | [[WtHQM:Dr. Balthazar|Dr. Nicholas Balthazar]] has been Headmaster of the Institute since 2002. |
===History=== | ===History=== | ||
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The Institute is a high school, comprising grades 9–12, graduating an average of 150 students per year. Though many of the students come from wealthy and/or influential backgrounds, a majority of the student body receives some degree of need-based aid. Most such funds come from Holy Question Mark's general endowment, which is unusually large for a school of its size, though outside scholarships contribute as well. | The Institute is a high school, comprising grades 9–12, graduating an average of 150 students per year. Though many of the students come from wealthy and/or influential backgrounds, a majority of the student body receives some degree of need-based aid. Most such funds come from Holy Question Mark's general endowment, which is unusually large for a school of its size, though outside scholarships contribute as well. | ||
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===Athletics=== | ===Athletics=== | ||
− | Interscholastic athletic teams include (girls' and boys') basketball, soccer, lacrosse, tennis and volleyball, and boys' wrestling, all through the [http://www.psaany.org/ Private School Athletic Association of New York]. There are also the (mixed) fencing team and cheer squad. With the exception of the cheer squad (which is on a nationally competitive level thanks to its current captain [[WtHQM: | + | Interscholastic athletic teams include (girls' and boys') basketball, soccer, lacrosse, tennis and volleyball, and boys' wrestling, all through the [http://www.psaany.org/ Private School Athletic Association of New York]]. There are also the (mixed) fencing team and cheer squad. With the exception of the cheer squad (which is on a nationally competitive level thanks to its current captain [[WtHQM:Elizabeth Pardew|Liz Pardew]]'s vigorous efforts) and the fencing team (which rests on [[WtHQM:Cleave|Cleave]]'s laurels), Holy Question Mark's teams are near the bottom of the rankings, simply because the administration does not prioritize athletic practices over academic requirements. |
Various intramural teams and informal sports clubs also exist. | Various intramural teams and informal sports clubs also exist. | ||
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Dormitories are co-ed by floor. The vast majority of student dorm rooms are double-occupancy, with single-occupancy rooms reserved for students with special circumstances. About half the faculty and staff reside on-campus as well, including the Headmaster. | Dormitories are co-ed by floor. The vast majority of student dorm rooms are double-occupancy, with single-occupancy rooms reserved for students with special circumstances. About half the faculty and staff reside on-campus as well, including the Headmaster. | ||
− | Each dorm tower has its own refectory, though everyone is welcome to eat in either for any meal | + | Each dorm tower has its own refectory, though everyone is welcome to eat in either for any meal; students (and faculty/staff) may also purchase a selection of snacks and groceries from the campus store. There are no vending machines on campus. |
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For safety reasons, students are not allowed off-campus except for school-approved activities or when signed out by a parent or guardian. | For safety reasons, students are not allowed off-campus except for school-approved activities or when signed out by a parent or guardian. | ||
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==Advanced Spirituality== | ==Advanced Spirituality== | ||
− | + | : ''Main article: [[WtHQM:Advanced Spirituality|Advanced Spirituality]]'' | |
− | + | "Advanced Spirituality" is a special curriculum outside the regular course load, offered privately to students who have exhibited magic or magic-like abilities. Mysterious! | |
==Dress Code== | ==Dress Code== |