Campus Resources

Academy Technology Services

Academy Technology Services (ATS), located in the lower level of Warren Hall, provides students with assistance connecting to the school’s network and printing resources, and will attempt to perform minor or routine computer repairs on student computers. There is a laser printer in each house common room, and multi-function copy/print devices are located in Cox Library and in all academic buildings.

Students may print to any campus printer provided they are permitted in the space in which it is housed. Students use their school ID card to retrieve material at a printer (or printer/copier).

Computer and Network Resources Responsible Use Policy

Academy Technology Services (ATS) supports Milton student, faculty and staff access to the school’s computer and network resources. To ensure that these resources are available to all members of the community, and to protect the school’s computer and network systems, all users must agree to and comply with the terms of the Milton Academy Computer and Network Resources Responsible Use Policy. This policy is grounded in the fundamental principle of acting with honesty and integrity, listed in the Standards and Rules section of the Handbook, and reflects the school’s commitment to the open expression of ideas and respect for the ideas and creations of others.

The school’s computer and network resources exist to support educational goals and related activities. All use of computer and network resources must be consistent with these goals and must conform to standards that the school sets for student behavior. Use of network resources, computers, and other devices, whether school-owned or student-owned, may be monitored by the school’s faculty and staff, and there should be no expectation of privacy. Student email accounts, hard drives, network and Google Drive storage, Internet activity and system logs may be searched at any time at the school’s discretion.

For detailed information about network requirements and prohibitions, see the Computer and Network Resources Responsible Use Policy. Please contact the Deans’ Office with any questions.

Business Office

Incidental Accounts (IA)

Each student has an incidental account (IA), which is used to charge tuition and miscellaneous expenses, including purchases from the campus bookstore and snack bar. Students use their IDs to make charges. Monthly statements are available online and should be reviewed and paid promptly.

Parents may set limits on IA charges in the bookstore and the snack bar. To place limits on bookstore purchases, parents should contact the bookstore directly at 617-898-2110. To limit snack bar purchases, parents should contact dining services directly at 617-898-2350.

Allowance

Boarding students are urged not to keep large sums of money in their possession. The business office handles accounts from which a boarding student may withdraw a weekly allowance in the amount decided upon by the parents. A check must be deposited into this account before students may withdraw from it. Allowances may be picked up in the business office on Fridays between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The business office will also cash personal checks up to $75.

Bookstore

The bookstore is located in the lower level of Warren Hall. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with extended hours during the opening of school. The bookstore stocks all required textbooks (new, used, and some rental) as well as a variety of school supplies, health and beauty aids, Milton clothing, gift items and sundries.

The bookstore allows students the ability to charge materials purchased in the bookstore to their IA, giving students the opportunity to purchase books and supplies without the need to carry cash. Parents may view IA purchases made in the bookstore by logging in to the myMilton website and selecting the “bookstore” option. The bookstore also accepts cash and debit or credit cards as forms of payment. Fees for unreturned rentals will be charged to students’ IAs.

The bookstore provides a textbook buyback program at the end of the academic year through which students may sell their unwanted textbooks back to the store and receive a credit on their IA account.

Students may purchase stamps in the bookstore.

Dining Services

Meals

Boarding students are served breakfast, lunch and dinner. To build community within the residence houses, boarding students are required to attend dinners on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.

Day students are served lunch in Forbes, and are welcome to attend buffet style evening meals in Forbes. If a day student wishes to attend dinner at a particular residence house on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, the day student must check in with the faculty member on duty.

Refer to the “Dining at Milton” page on the School’s website for hours and menus.

Snack Bar

Students may visit the snack bar, located on the ground floor of the student center, during the hours when the dining hall is not open, to purchase hot and cold snacks and beverages. Students may use their IA or cash to purchase items at the snack bar.

Expectations

All students are expected to clean up after themselves in the dining facilities and student center. The school encourages the use of reusable water bottles and mugs to reduce waste and environmental harm. Water fountains and bottle-filling stations are located throughout campus.

Cox Library

Cox Library provides an extensive range of resources for the Upper and Middle School. In addition to books, newspapers and periodicals, resources include a rich collection of subscription databases and carefully selected Internet resources. These resources, including library hours, are available through the library website, which is accessible to students on and off campus. In addition to offering an appropriate environment for study, research and quiet reading on the second and third floors, the library has comfortable seating and tables on the first floor for more collaborative activities and hosts a relaxation station/crafts bar, with crosswords, jigsaw puzzles, board games. The library does not charge fines for overdue books; however, borrowers must pay for lost books. There are two photocopiers available for student use.

Students are expected to abide by the librarians’ rules about quiet areas and bringing food and beverages into the library. Snack food is allowed on the first floor, while covered beverages are allowed on all three floors.

College Counseling

The college counseling office has a website which includes helpful resources for students throughout the college process. Students are assigned a college counselor midway through the Class II year.  This counselor will help guide each student through the college process, working closely with students and families. The office phone number is 617-898-2310.