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Welcome to Week Two of the academic year at NEC Prep! We hope you're off to a great start as we dive into the year.

In this week's newsletter, you'll find information on Class Locations, Large Ensemble Rehearsal Locations, Private Lesson Locations, Parent/Guardian Campus Pass Information, Penguin Passes, Hospitality Ambassadors, Discounted Parking information, and more.

Between 7:30AM–5:00PM on Saturday, stop by the Welcome Center located at 33 Gainsborough Street for registration support, student ID pick-up, and any general questions or support. Adam Calus, Director of the Preparatory School, will be available during this time to meet with students and families and address any questions or concerns.

Please note: The National Weather Service is reporting potentially high winds due to Hurricane Lee this weekend. Precautions, including securing campus doors and windows, may be in effect this weekend during NEC Prep’s activities. NEC will continue to monitor the situation. All activities are scheduled as planned at this time.

Friday Ensembles (starting Sept. 15)

Junior Massachusetts Youth Wind Ensemble

Massachusetts Youth Wind Ensemble Concert Band

Senior Massachusetts Youth Wind Ensemble

Friday Baroque Ensemble

All parents intending to accompany their students onto NEC’s campus will need this year’s Parent Pass. Please be sure to download this PDF and keep it available on your phone. You will need to show this pass to security upon arrival at any of NEC’s buildings.

You may also check in at any of the NEC Prep tables at the entrance of our buildings. You’ll need to be verified by Prep Staff, and then receive the Parent Pass. Parents will not be admitted to NEC’s buildings without the Parent Pass!

Jordan Hall (abbreviated as JH) rooms should all enter via 30 Gainsborough Street. Locations within Jordan Hall include Brown Hall, Williams Hall, Keller Room, and Jordan Hall. Any classroom number preceded by JH is located in Jordan Hall.

33G rooms should enter through 33 Gainsborough Street. The NEC Prep office and Welcome Center are located here.

Student Life & Performance Center (SLPC) rooms should all enter via 255 St. Botolph Street. Locations with the SLPC include Burnes Hall, Eben Jordan Large Ensemble Room, Plimpton Shattuck Black Box Theatre.

St. Botolph (abbreviated as SB) rooms should all enter through the primary SLPC entrance via 255 Saint Botolph Street. Locations within St. Botolph include Pierce Hall and classrooms. Any classroom number preceded by SB is located in the St. Botolph building.

This year, we're excited to introduce Prep's Hospitality Ambassadors, stationed at the entrance of Jordan Hall and the SLPC. Our ambassadors will have information on program timing and locations, our academic calendar, and campus wayfinding, and can answer any questions you may have.

Not sure where to direct a question or which building to go to? We will also have staff stationed in the Welcome Center located at 33 Gainsborough Street.

You can also call 617-585-1160 and a member of our staff will be able to address your questions or concerns.

NEC Prep students and their families are invited to drop in and join us for an informal welcoming Opening Reception. It's a wonderful opportunity to meet fellow students, families, and NEC Prep faculty and staff as we embark on a new year

Light breakfast refreshments will be provided. Be sure to grab some giveaways while supplies last! We're excited to welcome you to the NEC Prep 2023-2024 year and hope to see you there!

Students must submit this Absence Request Form at least one week prior to an expected absence for all circumstances in which the need for the absence is known in advance. The Prep Office staff will review the request and may discuss requested absences for each rehearsal with the conductor/teacher. If a student is absent or late and has not submitted a form, they must submit a letter of explanation to the manager/assistant by the following rehearsal/class.

For any 10 hours, Prep Families who enter the Garage before 4PM and exit by 6PM will pay a flat rate of $19 (fees not included). Standard online rates apply for any reservations over 10 hours or after 6PM.

Click here to purchase discounted parking. Once you have completed your parking purchase online, you will be emailed a QR code that you will be able to scan in/out of the garage! Please note that if you arrive before your reservation starts, you will not be able to enter the garage. Should you overstay your reservation time, additional fees will apply.

If you have reserved parking and received a QR code, do not pull a ticket upon entering the garage! The QR code serves as your ticket in and out. If you pull a ticket upon entry, you will be responsible for the posted parking fee at the garage.