Prom 2022: Important Information
The spring season is in full swing and we are looking forward to Prom tomorrow! As you may recognize, the excitement of Prom season in many communities is coupled with adults seeking opportunities to counsel our young adults to make healthy and safe decisions as they enjoy the fun surrounding this wonderful event. We have received some requests to depart campus after Prom, however, we strongly encourage students to stay on campus. We have created an event that includes transportation and supervision.
If your child is choosing to depart campus after Prom this year, or at any time leading up to Commencement, we ask for your support in two key ways:
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Please ensure that all Leave Requests are submitted in advance and that these requests reflect accurate plans confirmed by all relevant parties, including students, parents/guardians, and any hosts. In particular, please ensure that the Student Life Office has a clear understanding of how your child will travel to and from any Leave and that proper permissions are secured and communicated in REACH.
- Remind your student that by “reach of the school,” they are expected to uphold Community Standards, whether they are on campus or on a Leave, and are accountable for their choices. We want them to represent themselves and Tilton positively at all times and so we ask that you engage them in this conversation and encourage their pursuit of options that align with Tilton standards regardless of their location or Leave status. Remind them that risky decisions can impact not only them, their friends, and your family, but those who have agreed to host them as well.
If we can support you in any way as you engage in these conversations and make plans with your child, please do not hesitate to reach out. We appreciate these opportunities for partnership.
News and Notes
Prom Info
The Prom is on Saturday, April 30 at La Piece in Tilton and tickets are currently on sale for upperclassmen for $70. The pre-prom social hosted by the Parents Association will begin at 5:00 p.m. at the Masiello Terrace. At 6:15 p.m. minibusses will shuttle from the pre-prom social to La Piece in Tilton. Dinner will begin at approximately 7:00 p.m. and the dance goes until 10:45 p.m., with shuttles back to campus starting at 10:30 p.m.
Mocktails to Cocktails
The Parents Association will be hosting a Pre-Prom Social before the students depart campus on Saturday, April 30. The social will take place from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the library on the Masiello Terrace (the rain location is Skinner Tower). We are looking for a few parent volunteers to bring light finger food appetizers and pass out mocktails. If you are interested, please sign up here: Sign Up Genius: Mocktails to Cocktails
Following the social, the Parents Association will be hosting a Parent Fundraiser on Saturday, April 30 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Head of School House. They will be selling Tilton School souvenir cups for $25.00 which you will be able to use during the cocktail portion of the evening. There will be a cash raffle for various Tilton School items and local treats.
Parents of the Class of 2022
Reminder if you plan to attend Senior Dinner please RSVP to Pamela deVeaux, [email protected] by May 9.
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Academics
Final Assessment Schedule
All underclass students are required to complete final assessments in each of their courses. The schedule is as follows:
May 30
- Review Period: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- G Block Exam: 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
May 31
- F Block Exam: 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
- E Block Exam: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
June 1
- D Block Exam: 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
- C Block Exam: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
June 2
- B Block Exam: 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
- A Block Exam: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
According to our handbook, students should not attempt under, any circumstances, to negotiate special arrangements for exam schedules with individual teachers. Students should take their exams during the scheduled period.
Grade-Level Change Requests
Situations may occasionally arise in which a student and their parents may request a change of grade-level placement, either to accelerate the date of graduation by moving ahead a grade level or to provide additional time at the school by repeating a grade. Changes in grade-level placement remain rare exceptions to this rule. Still, the careful consideration of changes in grade level placement is well aligned with the school’s underlying philosophy that every student learns in a unique way and pace.
To change grade level status, students and their families must submit a written request to Katherine McCandless ([email protected]). The written request for a change of grade-level placement should identify clearly the reasons for the request. A request for a change of grade-level placement for the following academic year must be initiated prior to May of the current school year.
The Dean of Teaching and Learning facilitates the processing of the request, identifying issues to be addressed, ensuring an appropriate program of studies within the new grade placement, ensuring the student’s age at graduation is appropriate, determining whether NEPSAC waivers may be required to allow continued participation in athletic competition during the senior year, and securing the support and approval of the College Counseling Office. The request is then reviewed by the Leadership Team, and the Dean of Teaching and Learning contacts the family to inform them of the decision as well as to initiate any new educational plan.
Grade Level Programming Dates
For your planning purposes, the final Saturday Grade Level Programming date has been changed to Thursday, May 19.
College Counseling
AP Testing Information
AP Testing will occur over the next two weeks. The official schedule is determined by College Board; each exam will begin promptly at 8 AM and 12 PM. Those who arrive late will not be able to test. As a friendly reminder, the College Board charges a $40 fee for a canceled or unused test and Tilton School will assess student accounts with a $25 charge for any late changes. Please reach out to Meredith Gadd at [email protected] with any questions.
Student Life
Senior Trip Info
The 2022 Tilton School Senior Trip is Whitewater Rafting on the Kennebec River with Adventure Bound Downeast in Caratunk, ME. Adventure Bound Downeast accommodates our group in cabins fitting 8-10 people, equipped with mattresses and pillows. Students need to provide their own bedding and have been provided a recommended packing list including:
- Sneakers and sandals
- Bathing suit
- Sweatshirt/sweater and sweatpants
- Long and short-sleeved t-shirts
- Shorts or pants
- Socks
- Raincoat
- Sleeping bag/blankets/sheets (cabins have twin mattresses)
- Pillow
- Sunscreen
- Towel
- Personal items (toothbrush, hairbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, etc.)
- Refillable water bottle
- Plastic bag for wet items
- Snacks
Student Life Notes
If your student is going to be late to school or miss classes due to inclement weather, a medical appointment, or any other reason, parents or guardians should contact Emily Johnson at [email protected] or 603-286-1776. Students should not self-report their attendance.
Weekend leave requests for boarding students are due on REACH by Thursdays at 12:00 p.m. Going forward, if a student misses the deadline to submit a leave, he or she will be required to remain on campus for the weekend. In a significant situation that requires a student to leave campus at a moment's notice, a parent or guardian should contact the AOD at 603-520-6400.
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Business Office — School Store Purchases
Happy spring! We have had requests from students asking if they can charge school store purchases on their incidental account at FACTS. We would like to accommodate this, so for the remainder of this school year, we will allow students to charge items from the school store as long as a parent emails permission to the Business Office and the FACTS account must be current. If you have any questions, feel free to email [email protected].
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