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Habits of Mind Grades (HMG) A = exceeds the expectations for essential habits of mind in a significant way B = exceeds the expectations for habits of mind on occasion; always meets expectations C = usually meets the expectations for habits of mind, with some support and guidance F = does not yet meet most of the expectations for successful habits of mind Your teachers will give you two grades for major pieces of academic work: an Academic Achievement Grade and a Habits of Mind Grade. These marks reflect different aspects of your learning. For example, if you write an excellent paper but you turn it in a week late without agreeing in advance with your teacher on an extension, you will likely get an A/F grade, reflecting the fact that the paper itself was of very high quality but you failed in keeping to a reasonable deadline. Your quarterly grade reports will include both Academic Achievement Grades and Habits of Mind Grades, and both will be entered on your transcript. Major Grading Periods The academic year consists of two 16-week semesters. The first semester runs from September until the middle of January. The second semester commences in late January and finishes at the end of May. Quarter grades are issued at the mid-point of each semester, in early November and prior to March vacation. Thus, there are four major grading periods in the year when Academic Achievement and Habits of Mind Grades are computed. At the end of each semester, these grades as well as a narrative comment from teachers is sent home. At the end of the quarter, progress is reported to parents by the student’s advisor. For the 2007–2008 school year, the grading dates are as follows: End of 1 st Quarter November 2 End of 1 st Semester January 18 End of 3 rd Quarter March 7 End of 2 nd Semester Seniors/PGs – May 14 Grades 9, 10, 11 – May 23 Recognizing Academic Excellence The public recognition and celebration of academic achievement is an important element of school spirit and community. We value learning for itself, and because learning is the key to future success. Consequently, students who have achieved high standards of learning are recognized and honored in the following ways: Academic Achievement Honor Roll To be included on the Academic Achievement Honor Roll, students must earn all Academic Achievement grades of “B”, with at least one “A”, and no Habits of Mind Grades below a “C”. Students in AP classes should have no Habits of Mind Grades below a “B”, and may have one Academic Achievement Grade of “C” Academic Achievement High Honor Roll To be included on the Academic Achievement High Honor Roll, students must earn Academic Achievement Grades of at least three “A”s, with the remaining grades “B”s. Habits of Mind Grades must be all “A”s and “B”s. Scholarly Effort Honor Roll To be included on the Scholarly Effort Honor Roll, students must earn Habits of Mind Grades that include at least three “A”s and no grades of “C” or below. MacMorran Scholars To qualify as a MacMorran Scholar, a student’s semester achievements must include the following: • Academic Achievement High Honor Roll • Scholarly Effort Honor Roll • No Unexcused Absences • Excellence in Citizenship The National Honor Society Tilton School maintains an active chapter of the National Honor Society. The purpose of this organization, which was founded in 1921, is to recognize the accomplishments of secondary school students in the areas of academic achievement, leadership, service and character development. Juniors and seniors who have been in attendance at Tilton School for at least a full year and who have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.3 while at the School are eligible for selection to the society. A five-member faculty council, appointed each year by the Head of School and led by the chapter advisor (Academic Dean Dr. Margaret Allen) makes the selection decisions, following the guidelines of the national organization. Once academic eligibility is determined, the selection process focuses on evidence of leadership, service and character. Selection to membership is an honor and a privilege. Not all students who are academically eligible will necessarily be selected. Students do not apply to the National Honor Society but are informed of their eligibility and invited to provide the faculty council with evidence of their qualifications. The Cum Laude Society The Cum Laude Society is a highly selective academic honor society. Schools are expected to select only a small number of new members every year. Selection criteria used by the Cum Laude Committee in its considerations are the rigor of the academic program taken by the student, including the number of Advanced Placement courses; the cumulative grade point average earned by the student; the student’s scores on college admissions tests such as the SAT, ACT and TOEFL; evidence of seriousness of scholarship that goes beyond simple classroom learning; and the student’s plans for future academic endeavors at college and beyond. These indicators of academic excellence are the essential components of selection to the Cum Laude Society. In addition, candidates should demonstrate excellence 16 17
in all aspects of their daily lives and relationships and should reflect a sense of dignity in times of struggle as well as in times of success. For more information regarding the National Honor Society and the Cum Laude Society, please consult The Tilton School Handbook online. Advanced Placement Courses Tilton School includes a number of Advanced Placement (AP) classes in its academic curriculum. The Advanced Placement program of the College Board represents an opportunity for high school students to take high-quality, rigorous academic courses at a level equivalent to the first year of college. As recommended by the College Board, Tilton’s AP courses receive their AP designation by following the content and curricular goals outlined in the AP course descriptions. For information regarding AP Exams and AP course eligibility, consult The Tilton School Handbook online. Special Academic Opportunities Students are encouraged to maximize their learning experience at Tilton. In some cases, it may be advantageous to move beyond the standard curriculum, thus, students are allowed to pursue independent studies, Masterworks, internships and off-campus learning opportunities. For more information on these options, consult The Tilton School Handbook online or meet with Dr. Allen. Withdrawal from Courses No student may withdraw from a course without the approval of the Academic Dean, following the recommendation of the teacher and advisor. Students may request withdrawal from a year course or a semester course prior to the start of the fourth week without penalty and with no record of withdrawal on their permanent record. After these times, the Academic Dean may grant withdrawals only in exceptional situations, but a notation of WP (withdrew passing) or WF (withdrew failing) will appear in the student’s permanent record. The Academic Office does not consider grades of WP or WF in determining students’ averages. The School awards no partial credit when students withdraw from a course. Students who withdraw from a course after the withdrawal deadline to lighten their academic load are not eligible for the honor roll for the marking period in which the withdrawals took place. Change of Course Schedule The Academic Dean must approve any and all changes to a student’s course schedule. The student should obtain a change of schedule form from the Academic Dean after fully discussing the proposed change with his/her advisor and teachers. No schedule change will take effect until the Academic Dean, having received the completed form and approved the changes, notifies the teachers involved. RESIDENTIAL LIFE Tilton School’s residential curriculum is a student-centered program designed to promote mutual respect, personal integrity and personal growth in a safe, friendly and nurturing environment. The goal of the curriculum is to provide a safe, clean, courteous, cooperative and enjoyable residential experience made up of students and faculty who value, embrace and practice the virtues of responsibility, integrity, honesty, independence, acceptance, unselfishness and empathy. Dean of Students Rick Johnson is also the Director of Residential Life. Please contact Mr. Johnson with any questions or concerns about the Residential Life Program. Residential Community Responsibilities Although the School provides cleaning services in support for residential bathrooms, lobbies, hallways, etc., students are encouraged to take ownership of their living space. They should contribute to the well being of the community by participating in the residential cleanliness for each dormitory. This requires all residents to alternately perform simple, daily chores (emptying trash cans, vacuuming hall floors, removing recyclable materials, etc.) that contribute to the good of the community as a whole. Specific Dormitory Responsibilities • Students must keep their dormitory rooms clean and neat at all times. The expectations are that all trash is removed, the floor is vacuumed, closets are neat and clean, bed sheets are clean, articles of clothing are put in their proper places, and desks are organized to promote effective study habits. • Students must work with the dormitory staff and student proctors in maintaining common areas, including bathrooms, lounges, hallways, stairwells, etc. • Room decorations must be in good taste and cannot display explicit, offensive or demeaning material(s) in regard to race, religion, ethnic origin, gender or sexual orientation. Materials depicting drugs or alcohol are forbidden. All room decorations are subject to approval by the dormitory head, Director of Residential Life and Dean of Students. No tacks, staples, nails, etc. may be used to hang items in dormitory rooms. • Furniture must remain in the dormitory rooms. Furniture must be kept in good repair and arranged so that the entire room is visible from the doorway and the entrance/exit is unobstructed by any free-standing item. Students may not dismantle furniture, nor tamper with any permanent fixtures in their rooms or in common areas. • Fire apparatus and sprinkler pipes must be kept clear. 18 19
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