The purpose of the list is to provide a place for parents to ask questions, and share information, advice, and experiences in a positive and supportive way. Some upper class parents will also subscribe to this list, so you will get perspectives from a variety of people. As official information from the Academy becomes available, that will be shared through the list as well.

You will notice different colors in the messages. They are color-coded to easily see what kind of message it is. Those in black are original messages from a list member. Message in green are from the listmaster. Messages in blue are responses to an original message posted by another member. Message in red are private messages. If you see red text, it only means that it is a private message and that you are the only one who can see it even though you will view it just as you do all the other messages, no one else will be able to see it.

The list is a group message board. Messages should be intended for the entire group. If you have comments, questions, or information intended for an individual or two, please share those off-list by directly contacting the intended individual(s). You may contact other list members by using the class directory or by using the button on the ‘Class Message List’ home page. Such personal contacts may involve such topics as thank-you’s, offers to meet, pick-up, or provide transportation for another’s cadet, or exchange of personal contact information.

Please be very considerate of privacy. Basically, what happens on the list stays on the list. Do NOT send information about any swab or cadet that could be embarrassing. Information shared in this forum should be treated confidentially and not shared outside the list (not even with your swabs). As you experience the emotional roller coaster that is swab summer, some parents will share those ups and downs with the list. This can be very cathartic and it helps other parents to see that others are feeling the same way they are. But such information must stay within the membership of the list in order for the list to remain a safe place for such expression.

SPAM is NOT allowed and will not be posted. Do not send jokes, recipes, chain letters, or other mass mailings.

Do not send ANY attachments. They can't be posted. You may include the information in the body of your message, or you may include links to information that is appropriate to share.

If you have a personal issue you feel is too sensitive to share with the group, put “PRIVATE” or “DO NOT POST” in the subject line. The class listmaster will respond to you privately.

Sharing of photos is STRONGLY encouraged, but not through the class list. There is a system in place for posting photo albums to the Parent’s Association web site. Use the button to submit a link to the CGA Parents Association photo gallery.

Once you create your profile to join the class list, your “signature” will automatically be appended to your message; there is no need to add a signature. The signature block will include your name and your swab’s name, class year, company, and any activities you put in the profile.