Upper School Student Handbook 2013–2014 - Milton Academy

ensues after sanctuary are confidential, and a positive test will not result in disciplinary action.
However, recurrent positive test results consistent with continued abuse of drugs or alcohol will
likely trigger a medical leave to allow the student to seek outside treatment.
student life
Senior Leadership Positions
Students Educating the Community about Sexuality (SECS)
A group of seniors are selected from those who have taken both HS&R and the continuing seminar
to be teaching aides for the HS&R course. These students, referred to as SECS (Students
Educating the Community about Sexuality), participate in weekly training sessions with faculty
sponsors and are also trained to provide information on sexuality and resources to other students.
Individual Student Support (ISS)
Individual Student Support (ISS) is a group of 12 Class I students trained and supervised by the
Health and Counseling Center’s counseling staff to talk with students about personal issues and
to act as a bridge to professional counseling. Students who wish to be selected for ISS must have
completed the HS&R course. The students then complete an application form in the spring of
their Class II year. Current ISS members review applications and make recommendations to the
faculty advisor, who chooses the ISS members for the following year. ISS members participate in
weekly training sessions with the faculty sponsor.
Peer Discussion Leaders
Peer discussion leaders are students in Classes I and II who facilitate discussions about a variety
of topics with students in Classes IV through II. Students who wish to be peer discussion leaders
must have completed the HS&R course. These students submit applications in the spring of their
Class III year and begin their tenure during their Class II year. Class I peer discussion leaders
review applications and make recommendations to the faculty advisor, who chooses the new peer
discussion leaders for the following year. Peer discussion leaders participate in weekly training
sessions with the faculty sponsor.
General Student Information
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Athletic Equipment
Most athletic equipment and clothing are issued by the athletic department. Students are responsible
for any issued items. If issued items are not returned to the athletic department at the end of
the season, the student will be billed for replacement cost of the items.
Bicycles
Milton Academy endorses the use of bicycles as an energy and time efficient mode of transportation
to, from and around campus. Bicycle racks are available near the Schwarz Student Center,
Cox Library and the ACC. We encourage students to lock their bicycles when not in use.
We require all students to wear helmets when on a bicycle and to comply with all Massachusetts
laws. In particular, when riding after sunset, every student must have a white headlight and a red
taillight. If the bicycle does not have reflectors mounted on the pedals, the student must wear
reflectors on both ankles. Students failing to abide by these regulations are subject to consequences
up to and including mandatory enrollment in a bicycle safety course and the loss of the
privilege to use a bicycle on campus.
Building Security
Student ID Swipe Cards & Keys
1. For security reasons, students are responsible for the student ID swipe card and room key
issued to them. Students may not give either to other students or anyone else, lend them to
others, or leave them lying around. Violations of this regulation may result in disciplinary
action.
2. Students must report lost or stolen student ID swipe cards or room keys as soon as they are
realized to be missing. If found, any keys or student ID swipe cards must be turned in to
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