For Parents

Brown's SPARK program is a unique opportunity for bright, motivated young people to practice managing their daily lives in a safe and encouraging environment.  Each day, students participate in classes, co-curricular and recreational activities.  While our trained staff of Resident Advisors will supervise all activities and residence hall life, we would also like to emphasize that students must accept responsibility for their own work and behavior.  For example, Resident Advisors do not dispense medications. SPARK is an academic experience, designed to let bright young students meet their peers in a supportive, constructive, and fun environment.  Students who are disruptive to that goal or do not possess the emotional maturity to take responsibility for their own actions may not be suitable for SPARK.   Each student receives a copy of the SPARK student handbook with his or her admission letter.   Behavior that is unsafe, disruptive and/or inappropriate will not be tolerated.  Students are expected to abide by the policies outlined in this handbook. Students who do not adhere to the policies may be dismissed from the program.

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