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STUDENT CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINEthe Upper School, the Conduct Review Board provides adviceto the Administration. The level of disciplinary responsefor any violation of School rules will depend on a variety ofcircumstances, including but not limited to:• Whether any person was harmed;• Whether there was property damage or other loss ofproperty;• The level of any class or School disruption caused by thestudent’s behavior;• The number, if any, of prior infractions of School rulesand regulations;• Whether the student has been previously disciplined;• Whether there were illegal substances (for example,drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, etc.);• Whether the student had been earlier warned about thesame or similar conduct;• Whether there was a weapon or other dangerous iteminvolved;• Whether the conduct is of the kind also prohibited bycriminal law; and/or• Whether the student was honest and cooperative inconnection with the investigation of the behavior.TYPES OF INFRACTIONSMinor Infractions. Eating/drinking in the building, littering,minor profanity, general incivility, missed commitments, andother similar behaviors will result in the imposition of one ormore Disciplinary Holdovers, as determined at the discretionof the administration.Major Infractions. Tampa Prep has several major schoolrules that are essential to maintaining a healthy academic andsocial environment. The following are examples of behaviorsthat are forbidden at school, at any school-sponsoredevent, or on the Tampa Prep campus, and are grounds fordisciplinary action, which may include expulsion. In addition,some behaviors may have occurred away from school but mayimpact the individual’s ability to continue at school or mayimpact other students’ or employees’ ability to be comfortableat school. This list does not include a listing of all actions thatmay result in serious disciplinary action and/or expulsion.The administration always retains the right to assess anyindividual circumstance and determine the appropriatedisciplinary action. The following are always prohibited oncampus:• Smoking or possession of any tobacco product• Infliction of bodily harm• Consensual or non-consensual sexual activity• Harassment, bullying, hazing, threats, intimidation,disrespect, defiance, incivility• Possession of any type of weapon or fireworks• Damaging the school property or property of others• Irresponsible use of an automobile or riding on/in avehicle in an unsafe way• Theft• Violation of the School’s Drug and Alcohol policy• Violation of the School’s Technology and Computer policy32 | GUIDE FOR ACADEMICS AND STUDENT LIFE• Unexcused absences from school or leaving schoolproperty/event without permission• Repeated minor infractionsDISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCESThe range of possible disciplinary consequences include oneor more of the following:DISCIPLINARY HOLDOVER (DH)Disciplinary Holdover is for students who have violated theSchool’s rules. DH is a required detention period during whichstudents will remain quietly seated. This time is intended toafford the student a chance to reflect upon the consequencesof his or her action and serve as full punishment for minorinfractions. Conversation, homework, games and sleep willnot be permitted.A list of students who have been assigned a DH will be availableeach day. While it is the responsibility of the student to checkthe list, the Dean’s office will make every effort to contact theassigned students.In addition, the Dean of Students holds a Friday afternoonDean’s DH each week from 3:40-5:10 p.m. Students areassigned to this DH by the Dean when deemed an appropriateconsequence to a rule infraction. Also, students who fail toserve a DH in a week will be assigned a Friday afternoonDean’s DH the following Friday. This DH must be served onthe date assigned and takes precedence over all other schoolcommitments.• Middle School DHs are held in the computer hub on thefirst floor from 3:40-4:10 p.m.• In the Upper School, DH is held during lunch Mondaythrough Friday and after school from 3:40-4:10 p.m.Monday through Thursday. If a Friday afternoon Dean’sDH is assigned, it is held from 3:40-4:10 p.m. on Fridays.• Lunchtime DH is held in the library. After school DH isheld in Room 3015.• A student must complete the DH within one week of itsassignment.Failure to complete the DH in the required time will resultin a Friday afternoon Dean’s DH from 3:40-5:10 p.m. AFriday afternoon Dean’s DH takes precedence over all othercommitments (sports, rehearsals, club meetings, etc.) anda student will not be allowed to participate in after schoolactivities during that time.Accumulated Upper School DHs will be treated according tothe following schedule (per semester):#dhs consequence2 Communication home via student’s advisor4 Letter to parents with DH policy6 Letter to parents, assignment of a Saturdaymorning DH, and a phone call home toparents from the Dean of Students8 Letter to parents and parent/studentconference with the Dean of Students
STUDENT CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE10 Letter to parents and a student will appearin front of the Conduct Review Board andwill be issued additional sanctions.DISCIPLINARY WARNING STATUSStudents who have serious or repeat infractions will beplaced on disciplinary warning status, which means thatfurther infractions may result in probation, suspension, orexpulsion. The administration will determine the term ofthe Disciplinary Warning Status. A student on DisciplinaryWarning Status may not be eligible to participate inSchool-sponsored activities.PROBATIONA student on probation is in jeopardy of being expelled iffound guilty of a major offense. Students on probation maylose privileges (such as participating in extracurricularactivities, holding office, participating in student council,off-campus lunch, etc.).IN SCHOOL SUSPENSIONStudents on In School Suspension are required to be oncampus at a designated area but are not allowed to attendclass or events. Students still have the responsibility tocomplete and timely submit all class work and to arrange tomake up examinations. Suspension becomes a permanentpart of a student’s record.OUT OF SCHOOL SUSPENSIONStudents are banned from all School activities, includingclasses, and are to remain at home. Students still havethe responsibility to complete and timely submit all classwork and to arrange to make up examinations. Suspensionbecomes a permanent part of a student’s record.REVERSE SUSPENSIONStudents on reverse suspension are required to be on campuson a day or at a time when classes are not on campus. Theywill be given work assignments during this time. Suspensionbecomes a permanent part of a student’s record.EXPULSIONStudents may be expelled for serious first offenses; repeatinfractions (even if not related); conduct resulting in harm,damage, or disruption to self, others, or the educationalenvironment; parent or family member causing disruption tothe School or the School’s educational mission; non-paymentof tuition or fees; not meeting academic requirements; or notmeeting attendance requirements. If a student is expelled,he/she will have the option to petition the Head of Schooland the Board of Trustees for re-entry the next school year.The student must remain out of school for one year. Studentsare prohibited from campus until the end of the year or forsix months, whichever is longer. Students returning fromexpulsion will remain on probation for the duration of theirenrollment at Tampa Prep.In order to maintain common trust and to provide anenvironment of mutual respect, tolerance, and sensitivity, itis important that every member of the community recognizesguidelines for appropriate behavior. Honest communication,courteous and respectful interactions with all members ofthe community, and responsible actions are behaviors valuedat Tampa Preparatory School. Inappropriate behavior, eitherverbal or physical, that disregards the self-esteem of othersis unacceptable, including unwelcome physical advances,unwarranted verbal remarks, profanity, and derogatory ordiscriminatory comments.Providing a safe and secure environment for all our studentsand our staff is a primary goal of the School. No set ofpolicies and procedures, however, can or should replacetrust, goodwill, and the judgments of reasonable people. Itis expected that parents will notify the School if they havereasonable cause to believe that a student has been the victimof discrimination or sexual harassment.Upper School students who are suspected of breaking a majorschool rule will be called before the Dean of Students who willgather all relevant information, including a statement fromthe student, if he/she so desires. If it is determined that therehas been a violation, the student will usually appear beforethe Conduct Review Board; however, the school reserves theright to resolve disciplinary matters in whatever mannerit deems appropriate. The Conduct Review Board may thenrecommend to the Head of School and to the appropriateDivision Director the appropriate disciplinary action to betaken. The parents of the student will be notified.Since violation of the Honor Code or the breaking of a majorschool rule is a very serious offense, there is no warning forthe first offense. Each case is treated individually and thepenalty is assessed according to the circumstances of theindividual case.Out of respect for the privacy and the sensitivity of some ofthe issues that accompany student conduct and discipline,the school may not publicly discuss or share the disciplinedecisions of the school. There may be times when a matterneeds to be discussed. At those times, the information may bepresented in conceptual terms to preserve the privacy of thestudent(s) involved.CONCERN FOR STUDENTSThe School continues to be concerned about the developmentof the whole child, and offers educational programs,discussion opportunities, and access to counseling inorder to encourage wise behavior choices, provide a basisfor decision-making and serve as a forum for the possibleconsequences of irresponsible behavior. In cooperation withthe Parents Alliance, the School annually mails a packet ofinformation to parents concerning the legal consequences ofunderage drinking and parents’ liability and responsibilities.While the School holds all students accountable for anyand all actions that occur during the school day or duringGUIDE FOR ACADEMICS AND STUDENT LIFE | 33
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