Rabun Gap - Nacoochee School: Residential Life

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Residential Life

Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School Community Life Mission Statement

Community life at Rabun Gap embraces the belief that learning is a lifelong process that occurs both in and out of the classroom. We are committed to teaching integrity, personal responsibility, diversity, spiritual growth, and a passion for life and learning. These commitments honor our heritage, illuminate the school's historic motto of Work Study Worship, and prepare students for a lifetime of service.

Seven residence halls serve as a sweet home away from home for our boarding students, who make up just over 50 percent of Rabun Gap's student population. Residence life includes many planned weekend activities, and the halls have amenities such as computer rooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, vending machines, and common areas.

Weekend leave for open weekends begins at 5pm on Friday. Students are free to leave campus after 5pm AND after any required activities, sports practices, work or dorm commitments. Students must check into their dorms by 7:00pm on Sunday. All boarding students must have a Student Leave Slip submitted on their behalf for each weekend they leave campus. This requires a little planning, but parents/guardians can submit an online leave slip for greater convenience.

For students who opt to remain on campus, weekends at RGNS are always eventful. Our sprawling campus offers a range of activities, from swimming and paddling at Indian Lake to enjoying a movie under the stars. When the weather is not quite as accommodating, students are treated to off-campus events including Movie Trips and Mall Trips. Spending weekends on campus is a wonderful way for students to bond outside the classroom doors, and we encourage any and all students to participate.

For the families of current students, we have provided a private site containing specific information you may need. Please follow this link to our Current Families page. Here, you will find the answers to our frequently asked questions.