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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 ] 12 13
Academic Dean Dr. Margaret Allen oversees the academic program at Tilton. Questions and concerns of an academic nature should be directed to Dr. Allen. In addition, it is expected that students will consult the Courses of Study, which is available in print form from Dr. Allen and electronically on the School network and Web site. Academic Program The expectations outlined below describe the core of a student’s program of studies. Students take a minimum of five courses every year. Reduced course loads or waivers of graduation requirements must be formally approved by the Academic Dean. The School requires a total of at least 18 credits to graduate, including the following requirements. This is a required minimum. To gain admission to selective colleges, students will generally accumulate 20 credits or more. English 4 credits [A full-credit program in literature-based studies is required each year] Mathematics 3 credits [Must include the study of Algebra I & II and geometry, or the equivalent in an Integrated Mathematics program] World Language 2 credits [Two years of one world language. Starting with the Class of 2008, all students must complete the 201 or 211 level of language study. New students take a placement exam before enrolling in a course.] History 3 credits [A two-year sequence in U.S. History* is required, and the completion to satisfactory standards of a major research paper is required.] Science 2 credits [All science courses are lab courses] Fine Arts 1 credit [Studio Arts or Performing Arts] • ESL students must take, as a minimum requirement, one year of regular English classes to graduate. • *A course in U.S. Government and/or Law may be substituted for one credit for students enrolling as juniors. • All students are required to take five full-credit courses each year. In exceptional circumstances, the Academic Dean may approve a request from a student to take four courses in a semester. • Graduation requirements describe the basic, minimally acceptable level for a student’s program. The vast majority of students experience programs with greater breadth and depth than the minimum requirements. Special Requirements for Seniors and Post-Graduates To successfully complete the senior program of studies and earn a diploma, seniors and post-graduates are required to pass all courses in which they are enrolled, regardless of total earned credits. A passing grade for each semester must be earned for year-long courses, and a passing grade must be earned for the semester for a semester-length course. For any element of a course that is a core requirement (for example, a research paper), a student must earn a satisfactory passing grade. Failure to meet these requirements will result in delayed receipt of the diploma until the requirements are met through summer study. For the graduating class of 2008, demonstration of essential skills and concepts culminating in a capstone assessment will be required for graduation. Assessing Student Learning: Grades and Grading The purpose of grades is to provide feedback on your learning progress. For the 2007-2008 school year, we have simplified and updated our grading policies and procedures based on extensive and recent educational research. At Tilton, grades are standards-based; your Academic Achievement Grade (AAG) is based directly on how well you have met the learning goals or standards in a class for that marking period. Your teachers will communicate these standards to you in clear terms and will help you understand what you need to do to meet or exceed the standards for learning. Traditional letter grades are used to describe your learning progress in this way; Academic Achievement Grades (AAG) A = exceeds the learning standards in a significant way B = exceeds the learning standards on occasion; always meets expectations C = usually meets the learning standards with some support and guidance F = does not yet meet most of the learning standards We have moved away from including a “D” that earns credit as a passing grade because we do not believe in giving credit for marginal work. We believe that all our students can meet learning standards, given needed effort from the student and support and guidance from teachers. Marginal work typically represents learning that does not yet meet the necessary standard. We also do not use pluses and minuses. The details and subtleties of your progress in learning are better communicated through teacher narrative reports to you and your parents. In addition to your Academic Achievement Grades (AAGs), which are based solely on your growth toward achieving the learning goals of your classes, we continue to assess the academic Habits of Mind (effort, punctuality, attention, persistence, etc.) that are important elements of learning. In the past, we have used “Effort Marks” to assess these qualities. Starting this year, we will replace Effort Marks with Habits of Mind Grades (HMGs), which will also be communicated with traditional letter grades and will now be included on your transcript. 14 15
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