What if theres an emergency?
Putney maintains a 24/7 emergency phone line while programs are in progress. After office hours, this line rings in the homes of our directors. In the event of an emergency, parents and leaders can always reach us. Our leaders have cell phones so that we can reach them if necessary. Can students bring cell phones on programs? Cell phones, blackberries, and similar electronic communication and entertainment devices are allowed on Putney/Excel programs. However, creating a tight-knit community within each group of students and leaders is a central goal of every program. These devices, by encouraging students to focus outside the group, and by intruding on group activities, seriously interfere with efforts to develop a sense of community. In addition, students must be tuned in to their immediate surroundings in order to take advantage of opportunities for growth and learning. For these reasons, students use of electronic devices of all types is at the discretion of the program leaders, an
