The Academy is one large building in itself, but on its right and left sides stand two of the four dormitories:
Terra, which houses the Earth Signs,
Ignis, which houses the Fire Signs,
Aqua for the Water Signs, and
Aeris for the Air Signs. The
Terra and
Ignis buildings are at the left of the Academy, while
Aeris and
Aqua buildings stand on the right.
The grades are divided into years. 1st Years are 14-15 years old, 2nd Years are 15-16 years old, 3rd Years are 16-17 years old, and 4th Years are 17-18 years old.
For each room, there are two roommates, and often times a Marked student will room with a normal student. Marked students have the same basic classes as normal students such as Math, English, Science, History, and Literature courses. However, the classes that differ from normal students are those that train the Marked equally in body and mind to control their abilities, as well as the occasional scientific experiment. Everything they do is documented in case the need to take other approaches arises in later years with the next generation of Marked.
In the exclusively "Marked" classes, they stay in groups of three according to their sign to ensure that no one gets left behind when working on projects. Other times, when testing the effects of their abilities in different environments, professors may pair up any students they like. For example, a fire and water sign may be paired up, or an earth, air, and fire sign could be grouped together for quite awhile. It all depends on the study, and what the professor hopes to gain -- in a completely constructive and healthy way, of course.
To throw in "real world" elements once again, Marked are also welcome to participate in extracurricular activities alongside the normal students. The Academy prohibits competition with other Academies or schools, but allows sports within their boundaries. It is also active in Fine Arts and Academics, and holds a wide range of courses in each field of study.
With all these privileges, there are also rules for the Marked students.
- Using abilities outside of classes is strictly forbidden. If no damage is done when using abilities, students will be given warnings the first time, and a detentions after the first. If a Marked harms a normal student or staff for whatever reason, they will immediately be sent to a highly guarded institution, and stripped of their human rights. In other words, an untouchable prisoner.
- Marked students may not leave the Academy grounds for any reason, unless escorted by the staff and/or granted special permission.
- In normal classes, Marked students are not to discuss their abilities.
- Marked students are not to reveal what they study in exclusively Marked classes to Unmarked students.
- Marked students can be allowed visitors, but only during scheduled visiting days. They are also allowed mail or packaged goods from family members, but it must be inspected by the staff. If deemed potentially dangerous, it will be disposed of.
- Romantic relations are frowned upon by the staff, so don't get caught so no PDA.
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