2013-14 Guide for Academics and Student Life - Tampa Preparatory ...

CHARACTER EXPECTATIONS AND DEVELOPMENTwithout a 2.00 cumulative unweighted GPA. Additionally,students have to arrive at school by 8:50 a.m. in order toparticipate in any school activities. See the Director of theUpper School or the Athletic Director for details.ATHLETICSFallBowling (B,G) V, MSDiving (B,G) V, MSRowing (Club)Swimming (B,G) V, MSCross-Country (B,G) V, MSGolf (B,G) VSoccer (B) MSVolleyball (G) V, JV, MSWinterBasketball (B,G) V, JV, MS Soccer (B,G) V, JV (G) MSWrestling (B) V, MSSpringBaseball (B) V, JV, MSRowing (B,G) V, JV, NoviceTennis (B,G) V, MSLacrosse (B) V, MSSof tball (G) V, MSTrack & Field (B,G) V, MSPARTICIPATION IN NON-ACADEMIC EVENTSStudents must meet all academic and school requirements onthe day of an athletic event or activity in order to participatein that event or activity.In order to participate in a game or activity on a given day,a participant must arrive at school by 8:50 a.m. and meetall appointments on the day of the game, unless specificallyexcused in advance or excused by a non-parent doctor’s note.The same policy will apply to any person participating orperforming in any special events, such as a play or concert.Any special circumstances will be handled by the Dean ofStudents in advance of the absence. Students participating inathletics or non-academic events are expected to turn in allassignments on time.STUDENT ORGANIZATIONSA number of student organizations are active at Tampa Prep.These activities open new areas of interest, permit a differentkind of valuable association with classmates and faculty,provide opportunities for students to develop leadership andhelp give a total sense of school community.These activities include: Student Council, National HonorSociety, Mu Alpha Theta, Cum Laude, Tri-M Music Society,Quill & Scroll, Ambassadors of Goodwill, STAND, Teen Court,Peer Counseling, Art Club, Debate, Prom Committee, Key Club,various language clubs, newspaper and yearbook, in additionto other athletic, art, music and speech groups. Several groupsperform community service and all students are encouragedto volunteer both at school and in the community. MiddleSchool clubs include Chess, Latin, French, SAC (Student ActionCommittee), Art, Terrapin Times, Robotics, Sunshine Readers,and Eighth Grade Leadership.Students are prohibited from holding any two or more ofthe following positions simultaneously: Student CouncilPresident, Editor of the Yearbook, Editor of the Newspaper,Key Club President, or any other leadership combinationsthat might represent a conflict of interest or overburden astudent as determined by the Head of School.All clubs must be sanctioned by the Director of the UpperSchool (or designee) and/or the Director of Middle Schoolwho will help select appropriate faculty advisors. Any specialactivity or program which will use school facilities must alsobe scheduled with the Assistant to the Dean of Students.FUNDRAISINGFrom time to time, students may wish to engage in fundraisingactivities, either to benefit Tampa Prep and its students or forthe benefit of a cause outside the School community. Proposedstudent projects will be evaluated for learning potential andprojects that encourage students to take responsibility, workwith a group, promote school spirit, learn valuable businesslessons and further the School’s mission are preferred.Students are encouraged to seek out opportunities forservice, using their time and energy, rather than raisingmoney or conducting drives to bring in items that costmoney. Fundraising projects should be a level appropriate forstudents and their limited financial resources.Prior to initiating any fundraising activity, the guidelinesbelow are to be followed:1. All projects must follow the Fundraising Policy asapproved by the Board of Trustees.2. In order to provide appropriate guidance, each studentproject must be adopted by a recognized entity withinthe School and must have a faculty sponsor.3. All proposed fundraising projects (with the exceptionof bake sales) must be submitted to the DevelopmentOffice on the Fundraising Request Form for approvalbefore initiating the project (see appendix for form).This applies to projects that aim to raise money aswell as drives to collect in-kind items.4. All printed materials, including merchandise designs,must be approved by the appropriate DivisionHead before being submitted for approval to theDevelopment Office.5. Proposals for fundraisers involving privileges notcustomarily granted, such as T-shirt days, must beapproved by the appropriate Division Head beforebeing submitted for approval to the DevelopmentOffice.CHARACTER EXPECTATIONS AND DEVELOPMENTTHE PEER COUNSELING AND MENTORING PROGRAMA select group of juniors and seniors are chosen to serve as rolemodels and peer counselors for the Middle School. In addition,a select group of seniors are chosen as senior mentors to serveas role models and peer leaders for ninth grade students.These peer counselors meet with a group of younger studentsGUIDE FOR ACADEMICS AND STUDENT LIFE | 29