Student Email/Google Accounts

 

Accessing your South Kent Email

South Kent School relies upon email communication almost exclusively. Therefore, all students will be provided a unique South Kent email address through Google’s Gmail service.  New Student accounts are created in early July each summer.

To log in to your SKS Email account, please find login and password information below then go to the SKS Email Login.

Email Address
Your South Kent email address is your last name, followed by your first initial.  For example, if your name is John Smith, your email address would be [email protected].  Be sure to enter your entire email address when logging in.

Password
All new student accounts are set up with a temporary password that is as an 8 digit number based on their date of birth, in the following format: mmddyyyy. For example, if your birth date is January 15,2002, your password would be 01152002.  After the initial login, users will be prompted to create a new, strong password.

You may change your SKS Google account password at any time by browsing to:  https://accounts.google.com, clicking Security, then clicking Change Password.

Accessing the Student Portal

Assignments, schedules, grades and other information can be accessed throughout the year in our Student Portal.  Students will use their SKS Google accounts to sign in to the portal.  Access for new students will be granted mid-late summer.

If you have any questions or difficulties accessing your email, please contact us at [email protected] or 860-927-3539 x238

 

Class Dress and Packing Information 

Each room is furnished by the School with the basic necessities. There is also ample provision for decoration and electrical devices, so we ask that occupants of these rooms do not tape, nail, or tack their hangings onto, or into, the walls or doors. We request non-permanent adhesives. As mandated by fire safety regulations, electric heaters, and hot-pots are prohibited.

All students may have a TV/monitor (not exceeding 30") and a game system. Additionally, each ROOM is allowed one (1) mini refrigerator, so students should coordinate with their roommate(s).  All students are permitted to have their own personal computers and cellular phones. 

School Store

For South Kent School casual and athletic wear, you can order many needed items from the School's Online Store and have them ready for pickup here on campus.

SKS Online Store

Laundry

In planning your school wardrobe, it is important to remember the laundry service schedule. The laundry is picked up Monday morning and returned Thursday at noon of the same week. Weekly laundry service includes all clothing and linens (towels, sheets, pillowcases, and blankets) for the academic year. It is recommended that a student have adequate clothing for a two-week period.

Class Dress:

The following is a list of recommended PACKING items

Note: The number next to each item is the recommended amount.

  • SKS-affiliated polo shirts, which would include the shield logo, or any program-specific logo, from approved vendors (8-10)
  • Navy blazer (1)
  • Neckties (4)
  • Button-down collared dress shirt (white or blue preferred) (5)
  • Slacks/dress pants (5)
  • Dress shoes (in good repair) (1)
  • Casual dress shoes (in good repair, excluding flip flops/slides, Crocs, Birkenstocks, and similar footwear) (1)
  • Dress socks (10)
  • Casual socks (10)
  • Belts (2)

Casual Dress and Athletic Wear

Clothing should be clean and worn neatly. Torn, ripped, or immodest clothing is inappropriate. Clothing with messages pertaining to alcohol, drugs, inappropriate language, and offensive sexual or social situations is prohibited. South Kent recommends that boys bring enough casual clothing to wear during their free time and for athletics.

Linens

  • Pillows (2)
  • Twin XL set of sheets (2)
  • Pillowcases (4)
  • Blankets (2)
  • Bath towels (4)
  • Washcloths (4)

Suggested Additional Items

  • Air-tight container to store food items (1)
  • UL-approved power strips (1-2); Extension cords are not allowed due to fire codes and will be taken. 
  • Desk lamp
  • Light bulbs for desk lamp
  • Tie hanger

Suggested School Supplies

  • Laptop
  • Pencils
  • Ballpoint pens
  • Notebooks

Technology Requirements

Every student at South Kent School will be required to provide their own laptop or Apple iPad for their coursework. 

Other Helpful Packing Tips!

The following guidelines should help inform the student's packing process. Please reference the Residential Life section in the Student Handbook for further guidelines and information.

Labeling personal belongings: Before students leave home, printed name tape should be sewn into every article of clothing. Tape should be located inside the collar band of coats and shirts, inside the back waistband of pants, and inside the top of socks in a vertical position. 

Don't bring more than you need! Storage space is minimized by new fire regulations.

  • Wondering what not to bring? This helpful guide will walk you through nine items your son can leave at home.

Personal Safes: South Kent School provides a small personal safe in every room for valuables. (It is strongly recommended that travel tickets, valuables, and excess cash be stored in the Business Office safe).