Boston Makes a Difference
Just seven miles from campus, Boston's resources profoundly affect how we at Milton can think about educating young people. The many enriching options within minutes of our traditional, scenic campus mean that Boston's educational and cultural assets have become part of the Milton experience. Not only do we connect with many universities and artistic institutions, but also with the writers, historians, scientists, artists, and musicians who choose to live in this dynamic city. Our urban backyard also allows us to educate ourselves about political and social questions in realistic contexts. The Boston-Milton proximity enlarges what we can offer students every day.
Urban-infused Academics
From Boston to Milton
Faculty at Milton link learning with the distinguished scholars, artists and professionals that live and work in Boston and Cambridge. Over 27 distinguished guests came to Milton over the last year, participating in classes, assemblies, workshops, forums and small discussions. Their experience, accomplishments and willingness to engage with our students not only enlivens the subject matter, but also elevates the importance of academic work, and models long-term commitment to excellence.
A Sampling of Visitors to Milton:
Betty Williams - Nobel laureate
Frank McCourt - author
Bill T. Jones - choreographer and dancer
Dr. Mark Lehner - Harvard archaeologist and director of the Giza Plateau and Mapping Project
Kenneth Bacon - president of Refugees International and former Pentagon spokesman during the Clinton administration
Dr. Stuart Levy - professor of medicine and of molecular biology and director of the Center for Adaptation Genetics and Drug Resistance, Tufts University School of Medicine
Dan Wasserman - editorial cartoonist, Boston Globe
Salma Kazmi - assistant director of the Cultural Center, the Islamic Society of Boston
Elizabeth Neuffer - author and reporter for the Boston Globe
Tom Lowenstein '87 - senior editor of The Electronic Policy Network
Prof. Weiming Tu - director of the Harvard- Yenching Institute
From Boston to Milton
Boston's universities and institutions are a particular advantage. For example, students in AP American &
Comparative Government attended programs at Harvard's Kennedy Institute of Politics, the Kennedy Library and the Ford Hall Forum at Fanuel Hall this year. Delegations attended the Harvard Model Congress and the Harvard Model UN. The African-American history class joined Cornell West's class (at Harvard) on the same topic and calculus students visited MIT laboratories. Ancient Civilizations classes explored pieces at the Museum of Fine Arts, geology students followed class work to the Charles River and the Blue Hills; and the Astronomy class experienced the Planetarium at the Museum of Science.
Music
Unparalleled opportunities are available at Milton for students who want to pursue music seriously as part of a broad high school education. Milton students take private lessons and participate in ensembles at the following renowned institutions:
- The New England Conservatory of Music
- Youth Symphony Orchestra
- Youth Philharmonic Orchestra
- Massachusetts Youth Wind Ensemble
- Youth Chorale
- Boston University
- Greater Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras
- Longy Music School
Milton students participate in musical competitions sponsored by:The Boston Symphony Orchestra, Harvard Musical Association, Quincy Symphony Orchestra, Boston Pops Orchestra, and the Wellesley Symphony Orchestra.On weekends, students take advantage of school tickets to the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Fleet Boston Celebrity Series.
Orientation
Orientation for ninth grade students includes a full exploration of Boston, including using the T, Boston's public transit; visiting the Boston Globe and the Museum of Science; canoeing on the Charles River; and touring Boston's "Big Dig" project, and the city's historic sites on a Duck Boat Tour.
Community Service
Nearly one third of all Milton students offer community service in weekly commitments to more than 10 sites in Boston, including: day care centers, classrooms, ESL programs, food banks, homeless shelters, elder service centers, and schools for disabled children.
Weekend Fun
With Milton students, the Student Activities Office plans and supervises group fun in Boston, taking advantage of the range of activities the city provides. Examples include:
- Shear Madness at the Charles Playhouse and dinner afterwards at the Hard Rock Cafe
- Stomp at the Wilbur Theater
The Boat Dance on Boston Harbor Cruises
- Boston Bowl, Good times- arcade and laser tag
- Red Sox, Celtics, and Bruins Games
- Class IV trip to Jillian's for billiard's, arcade games, and darts
- Movie buses to the Landmark Complex - surprise free movie passes
- Vans to Copley Place (shopping) and the South Shore Plaza
