Flamel's School of Magic

by embersshadow1988

Jessica Clare has grown up around magic, and is accepted to a school she's never even heard of. But it offers many unconvential opportunities that she wants to take advantage of.

1. The Letter

Jessica Clare's Acceptance Letter

Page 1:

Dear Miss Clare,

You have been accepted into Flamel's School of Magic. Enclosed is a detailed description of our school, including student life and academics. Please look over the information provided. If you have any questions, please owl us, or write to us. Simply put it in your mailbox - it will get to us.

Professor Ruby Ashcroft

Headmistress

Professor Paely Ernest

Assistant Headmistress

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Academics

Flamel's School of Magic offers a core curriculum of 4 core courses that all students take for 8 years. In addition, basic math and writing are required for the first two years. Herbology is required for 5 years. An introduction to either the wizarding world or muggle world (based on upbringing) and flying are also required for the first year. First year students are permitted to choose one elective, upper years have more options, including advanced classes in our core courses.

Here is a list of the courses 1st year students take:

Transfiguration

Potions

Charms

Writing

Pre-Algebra

Herbology

Introduction to Wizarding/Muggle Culture

Flying

Defense Against the Dark Arts

Elective - 1 of the following

Wizarding/Muggle History

Modern/Classical Languages - French, German, Spanish, Latin,

Ancient Greek

Music - Instrumental or Voice

Arts - Drawing/Painting, Sculpture/Ceramics

Students struggling in classes are assigned mandatory study times and tutoring. These come into play when a student's grade falls below a 75.

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Student Life:

Dorms:

Houses at Flamel's School of Magic are assigned by age.

1st and 2nd year are in Nigredo, and are indicated by their black robes.

Dorms are separated into suites.

Two rooms are connected through a fully furnished bathroom.

Two students per room.

Each student is assigned a bed, a desk, and a closet.

Double sinks are in the main room apart from the bathroom.

Library:

A large, 2-story library is available from 8 AM to 8 PM daily. To be in the library during school hours, students must have a pass from a teacher. Large tables are provided, as well as private study desks.

Dining:

Meals take place promptly at 7:00 AM, 12:30 PM, and 5:30 PM.

There are two large dining halls, separated by age.

Students are given several options of what to eat for each meal, with the following conditions:

Students must have a fruit or vegetable at each meal.

Students may have dessert at lunch OR dinner, not both.

Students must have some form of dairy product each day.

Caffeinated beverages of any sort are not served or allowed.

Infirmary:

We have 3 fully qualified healers on staff in our 24-bed infirmary. You will be notified if your student requires an overnight stay for either injury or illness.

Healer Jameson

Healer Gregson

Healer Bond

Familiars:

Familiars are permitted at the school, provided proper documentation is provided. Many pet stores have familiar specialists that can both help you find a familiar and provide the documentation. Please send this information to the school as soon as possible.

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1st Year Supply List

Please pack all students belongings in a trunk - preferably multi-compartment to allow for plenty of space. Trunks will be stored in a storage area during the school year.

Uniform:

Uniform is worn at all times.

Laundry is done weekly at the school.

We recommend growth charms on all items.

8 pairs underwear

4 pair white crew socks

4 pair white knee socks.

8 white undershirts (boys only)

8 polo shirts (various colors)

4 black, gray, or tan skirts (pleated)

4 black, gray, or tan pants

4 school robes - black (charmed to repel spills and stains)

2 White button-up shirts

2 sweater-vests - various colors

2 sweaters - various colors

4 pair pajamas (2 piece)

2 winter cloaks - black

Robes are to be worn during classes and are optional at other times.

Please label all student clothing.

Students are issued ID cards upon arrival, which must be worn on a lanyard around the neck at all times.

Textbooks:

The Standard Book of Spells (Grade 1)

by Miranda Goshawk

A Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration

by Emeric Switch

One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi

by Phyllida Spore

Magical Drafts and Potions

by Arsenius Jigger

The Dark Forces: A Guide to self-Protection

by Quentin Trimble

Elements of Writing

by Trayden Michaels

Pre-Algebra

by Robin Saymen

Other supplies:

1 wand

1 cauldron (pewter, standard size 2)

1 set glass or crystal phials

1 set brass scales

500-sheet pack of lined paper (wide-ruled)

100-sheet pack of graphing paper

12-pack blue or black pens

12-pack pencils

8 binders

1 backpack or messenger bag

*additional paper and pens/pencils may be purchased at request

Page 5: Your arrival at Flamel's School of Magic

Students may arrive at any time between 8 AM August 29th and 4 PM on August 31st. The Opening Feast is held at 6 PM on September 1st. Students are expected to be unpacked and in formal uniform (this means a white button-up shirt) by this time.

There are several options available for transportation to the school - Floo, Portkey, or Bus. If you do not know what the first two are - we recommend the bus. Please indicate which you would prefer by your signature on the front page.

There will be 4 staff members to greet you and point you in the right direction for your student's dormitory. An additional 2 staff members will be available to answer any last-minute questions.

We thank you for your time in considering our school and hope to see your son/daughter at Flamel's School of Magic this fall!

Please sign below if you wish to accept your son/daughter's placement at Flamel's School of Magic.

Indicate what method of transportation you wish, as well as what elective your child would like to take.

x_

Elective: _

Transportation: _