Upper School 2021-2022
Communication between students, parents/guardians and the Academy is paramount. This dialogue, between the school and the family, helps foster student growth in all areas of the Academy. In order to maintain this dialogue throughout a student's entire tenure at the Academy, once a student turns 18 years old they are required to sign an addendum to the Reservation and Enrollment Contract. This addendum states: "By signing below, I, , agree to the terms of the Reservation and Enrollment Contract (the "Contract") relating to my enrollment at Wilbraham & Monson Academy ("WMA"). Additionally, by signing below, I give permission to WMA to discuss and release any information and records to my parents and legal guardians about any issues relating to my enrollment at WMA, including, but not limited to, academic records, academic performance, health matters, disciplinary issues and financial matters. By signing below, I acknowledge that I understand and agree that this Addendum supersedes all applicable laws that might otherwise restrict WMA from sharing such information and thus WMA is authorized to interact with my parents and legal guardians as if I were under the age of 18." The Deans Office will contact the student to sign the paperwork. Failure to sign the paperwork will result in dismissal from the Academy.
V. Upper School Residential Life A. Mission Statement & Philosophy Wilbraham & Monson Academy students will develop social and personal skills while living in a diverse educational community. For students who board, their dormitory serves as the nucleus for much of their lives at WMA. Their dorm parents are members of faculty and staff who support them, academically, socially and emotionally. The Residential Life staff, Deans, dorm parents and prefects work to plan and develop on-campus activities to build community among the boarding population, including Sunday Socials, birthday celebrations and Dorm Olympics. Students also participate in “Tidy Titans,” a dorm chore program. Our cleaning service still cleans the dorms, and through Tidy Titans students develop a sense of pride and respect for their communal living space, recycle and learn how to maintain a clean living space for all those in the dorm. 87
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D. 18th birthday letter (Addendum to Reservation and Enrollment Contract)
