the power of potential - Tilton School

Class of 2010
President –Yariana Clas
Vice President – Cameron Furey
Discipline Committee – Hee dong (Daniel) Jang
Academic Committee – Troy Morin
+5 Committee – Samantha Claridge
Class of 2011
Elections to be held in the fall.
HEALTH SERVICES
The Sabra Hamilton Health Center is staffed with licensed nurses Monday through Saturday
from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. A health professional is on call at all other times. The Director of
the Health Center, Doreen Lecaroz, should be contacted if you have questions regarding the
Health Center or wellness issues.
Before participating in School activities, students must have a physical examination by their
family doctor or the School physician. During the school year, if any doctor other than the
School physician treats a student, the parents must send a written report of the doctor’s
diagnosis and orders to the Health Center nurse. This is most essential when it involves
conditions that may restrict required activities.
Illness
A student who is too ill to attend class must report to the Health Center before missing any
classes. Students who are not excused by the Health Center will be considered absent
without an excuse from any class or obligation. Students will be assigned to their dormitory
room only if beds in the Health Center are full. Students assigned to their room for bed rest
by the nurse must go directly to their dormitory room and remain there for the time
prescribed by the nurse. The student on bed rest may not attend any School activities or
meals or visit in any other rooms unless permission to do so is given by the nurse. A
student who misses afternoon classes because of illness will not be allowed to participate
in the afternoon activity period that day.
Day students excused from classes because of illness and who go home must not return to
campus for any reason, including sports, activities or extra help, until the following day.
Students returning to campus from an illness should bring a note from a parent/guardian or
doctor to the main office.
Medication
Students are responsible for taking their medication as prescribed by their health care
professional. The health professionals who dispense medication are bound by the
prescription and will only dispense medication as indicated. In addition, students should
budget their time wisely if they are required to take medication, as taking medication is not
a reasonable excuse for missing or being late to obligations.
Students may not keep any prescription medications in their dormitory rooms without prior
permission from the Director of the Health Center. Students found in possession of
prescribed medication without the consent of the Director of the Health Center will likely
be in violation of the School’s Drug and Alcohol Policy. Inappropriate use of prescription or
over the counter medications poses a serious health risk and is a violation of the School’s
Drug and Alcohol Policy. Distribution of prescription medication, regardless of the quantity,
is illegal and places individuals in the community at risk. A student who engages in the
distribution of prescription medication will likely be dismissed.
Drug and Alcohol Screening
If a student presents reasonable suspicion to be using drugs or alcohol, the student will be
asked to submit to a drug or alcohol test. This includes, but is not limited to, breathalyzers
and urine testing. Parents are responsible for costs incurred for testing. If the test reveals
the presence of drugs or alcohol, it is considered a failed test. In addition, if the student
refuses a drug or alcohol screening, the test will be considered a failure. Any failed test
administered as part of the disciplinary system is considered a violation of the Drug and
Alcohol Policy. Tests conducted by the CARE Team may remain private and may lead to
a non-disciplinary response. However, the School reserves the right to judge each case
individually, and in certain circumstances, a disciplinary response may be warranted. In
addition, any student who alters the results or integrity of a test will be considered in
violation of the Drug and Alcohol Policy.
Sexual Conduct
Students at Tilton School can be as young as 13 or as old 20 years of age. Adolescents in
this age range are developing physically, emotionally and socially at different rates. The
appropriateness of sexual conduct is a personal decision which involves both the individual
student and his/her family. The School encourages students to respect themselves and each
other in making decisions regarding sexuality and sexual conduct. The School does not
condone or permit students to engage in sexual intercourse regardless of their age; in
addition, students can face disciplinary consequences for inappropriate sexual conduct for
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