Commitment to Student Well-Being
There is no higher priority for Phillips Academy than the safety and well-being of our students. Guided by our shared community values and the expectation of respect for self and others, we strive to foster a supportive and healthy learning environment that nurtures each student’s personal growth and intellectual development. Consistent with our commitment to student safety and well-being, the Academy's General Expectations of Behavior constitute our Code of Conduct for employees.
January 12, 2018
Letter to the Community
July 31, 2017
Letter to the Community
April 24, 2017
Statement regarding past abuse at Andover
August 30, 2016
Letter to the Community
May 9, 2016
Letter to the Community
March 25, 2016
Letter to the Community
September 22, 2015
All-School Meeting: John Palfrey, Head of School; Jenny Elliott ’94, Dean of Students
September 1, 2015
Letter to Parents
Ways to report a concern or incident
John Palfrey, P’21, head of school
Jenny Elliott ’94, dean of students
Reports may also be made through the Academy’s confidential web intake www.andover.ethicspoint.com or by calling 844-302-0434. The website and number are hosted externally by Ethics Point.
Healthy Relationships Video
John Palfrey and Jenny Elliott speak about the ways in which Andover’s “affirmative consent” policy aims to eliminate ambiguity. The policy went into effect in 2015 and is built on respect, trust, communication, and consent.