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essential in all that we do at Tilton School. Failure to respect these values through any
medium in any way is detrimental to the well being of the entire community. Therefore,
any student who violates these values on the Internet, through e-mail, in text or instant
messages, or in any way not specifically listed is subject to disciplinary consequences, up
to and including dismissal.
All restrictions described in this document apply to the use of computers and e-mail
across the Internet, as well as Tilton’s own internal network. Due to the rapid change in
technological services, Tilton School reserves the right to adjust the rules and regulations
as appropriate.
Network Usage – Terms and Conditions
1. Acceptable Use – The purpose of Tilton School’s network is to support research and
education. Transmission of materials in violation of federal or local state regulation is
prohibited. This includes (but is not limited to) copyrighted material, threatening or
obscene material, or material protected by trade secret.
2. Privileges – Use of the network is a privilege, not a right. Inappropriate use will result
in suspension of privileges. The administration of Tilton School may request the
Technology Department to deny, revoke or suspend specific user accounts. Accessing
another person’s files with a lost or stolen password or using a computer that a user
has neglected to turn off is against policy and is stealing.
3. E-mail correspondence – All tiltonschool.org e-mail is the property of Tilton School,
regardless of where it originated. E-mail communications are not considered private
despite any such designations either by the sender or the recipient.
4. Risk – Tilton School makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied,
for the service it is providing. Tilton School is not responsible for any damages suffered,
including loss of data resulting from delays, non-deliveries, mis-deliveries or service
interruptions caused by negligence or user errors or omissions. Information obtained
and used via the network is at one’s own risk. It is each individual’s responsibility to run
an updated anti-virus on his/her computer.
5. Vandalism – Use of the network in such a way that would disrupt the use of the
network by other users is prohibited. Vandalism will result in suspension of privileges
and is likely to result in additional disciplinary consequences. This is defined as any
malicious attempt to harm or destroy data or hardware of another user or of the
network. This includes uploading or creation of computer viruses or publication of
inappropriate Web page content on one’s own system or Web page hosting service that
is visible to the public.
ADVISOR PROGRAM
The advisor program is built on the foundation of the School’s mission, and it is the
cornerstone of the Tilton Experience. Successful advising at Tilton is based on building
relationships. Advisors facilitate this process by being at the center of the relationship
between the student, the student’s parents and the School. The advisor encourages open
and honest dialogue and provides an effective and engaging means of structure, guidance
and support. Throughout the year, questions about the advisor program should be directed
to Jon Rand, Director of Student Services.
Connecting With Your Advisor
One of the most celebrated and valued aspects of independent school life is the quality of
relationships that develop between students and faculty. When you are at Tilton, you live
and work with the faculty and staff, and your advisor shares the co-parenting role with your
parents. The relationships among you, your parents and your advisor are at the center of
the Tilton Experience.
Returning students request an advisor during the selection process in the spring, and
students new to the School are assigned to an advisee group. From time to time, students
will switch advisors during the academic year. To change your advisor, you must receive
approval from the Director of Student Services.
The advisor’s two main responsibilities are helping you through your personal, academic
and +5 lives and communicating with your parents. The advisor is the point person for you
and your parents when you have questions or concerns. Typically, each faculty advisor
works with several advisers and meets with them regularly as a group or individually. Some
meetings will have a scripted agenda requiring completion of a task, while others may be
less formal. Advisee groups often dine together and spend time in informal settings.
In addition to your classroom teachers, your advisor is one of the best means of academic
support at Tilton. Your advisor will offer help with organization and study skills throughout
the year and will help you plan a strategy to prepare for end-of-term assessments. Together,
you and your advisor will monitor your academic performance and determine the most
appropriate location for productive study. While the advisor-advisee relationship is one of
the most powerful relationships in the School, building lasting and meaningful relationships
takes time. If you work at developing a trusting, mutually respectful connection with
your advisor, the odds that you will be successful at Tilton increase dramatically. Make
the connection!
ACADEMICS
The Tilton School academic program teaches students the skills, knowledge and
understanding needed for the 21 st Century. There are five essential learning domains
to which all academic requirements are directly linked. We refer to these domains as
the Five C’s.
[ Critical thinking ]
[ Communications ]
[ Creativity ]
[ Community ]
[ Character ]
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