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The school uses a six-house boarding system. Every student is a member of a House (comuters are included in the House structure). Six Houses are named K, E, I, O, N, and Y, each housing about fifty students. Girls are housed separately from boys. Each House is managed by a Head of House and a Boarding Assistant, who are the contact persons for parents; they are assisted by a House Captain selected from 12th grade students. The House Captain Leadership Program (HCLP) has 26 students who hold House, Vice and Sub Captain roles and assist with daily life and events. Boarding students live in dormitories and have opportunities related to living and learning in New York City.
On designated days, students wear the Full School Uniform: blazer, slacks, necktie, white button-down shirt/blouse, school socks, and black leather shoes (skirts or culottes may be worn). Designated days include Entrance Ceremony, Graduation, Theater Day, General Assemblies, Fukuzawa Speech Day, and similar events. On other days, students wear a white button-down shirt/blouse, school slacks, socks (black/navy, logos not allowed), and black leather shoes (skirts or culottes may be worn). Optional items include a school sweater, pale pink/blue dress shirt, black or navy tights, and black or brown belts. Uniforms must be neat and clean; moderate accessories are allowed; NHS members may wear the Society's Pin; hoodies are not permitted; weather layering is allowed with jackets/fleeces but no hoodies; dress code for Academic Extension is at the teacher's discretion.
The Dining Hall is managed by the CulinArt Group, which provides rotating menus and a variety of cuisines. The program features the Chef's Table, Noodle Bowls, Bibimbap, Mediterranean, Caribbean, and Cocina Fresca Mexican concepts; a Salad Bar and Kettle Soup are offered. CulinArt emphasizes health with an Eat Well program and from-scratch recipes; menus indicate vegetarian, vegan, and locally-sourced options, with allergen training for staff (FARECheck).
The school operates a six-house system (K, E, I, O, N, Y) in which every student belongs to a House, with each House containing about fifty students. The House structure is supported by Heads of House and a Boarding Assistant; a House Captain from the 12th grade leads the House, assisted by students through the House Captain Leadership Program (26 students) who help with daily life and events.
Keio Academy of New York is governed independently from Keio Gijuku. The Board of Trustees is the ultimate decision-making body and comprises nine members, including alumni, local community members, and corporate leaders, with some occupancy tied to Keio Gijuku. The Board meets three times annually to oversee management. The Chairperson is the Vice President of Keio University, and Trustees include the President and Vice President of Keio University and other senior leaders.
