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

STUDENT CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINEa school-sponsored activity or event, the School cannot beresponsible for students 24 hours a day and relies on parentsto set appropriate guidelines and codes of behavior for theirchildren. The School does reserve the right to discipline thestudents for off campus activities. Parents are expected tomonitor parties and the other activities in which they allowtheir children to participate.A positive and constructive working relationship betweenthe School, the student and/or the student’s parents/guardian is essential to the accomplishment of the School’smission. The School accordingly reserves the right toterminate or not renew a student’s enrollment contract if theSchool reasonably concludes that the actions of a student ora parent or guardian make such a positive and constructiverelationship impossible, or otherwise seriously interferewith the School’s accomplishment of its purposes. There willbe no response from Tampa Preparatory School to unsignedletters or anonymous phone calls.CONDUCT REVIEW BOARDThe Conduct Review Board, comprised of students, faculty,and administrators, advises the administration regardingUpper School disciplinary matters. The Board meetsas necessary to respond to student infractions of majordisciplinary violations. In the administration’s discretion,certain matters may not be referred to the Conduct ReviewBoard. Family members or other outside parties are notpermitted to attend meetings of the CRB.CONDUCT POLICIESANIMAL POLICYDue to concerns about the health, safety, and welfare of peoplein the School community, no animals are allowed on Schoolproperty or at School-related events without the express,written permission of the Head of School. This means thatanimals may not be brought onto School property for anyreason (even if the animal remains in a vehicle or on a leash),including drop off, pick up, parties, games, and activities, andmay not be brought to School-related events on or off campus.BOOK BAGSFire Department regulations require that book bags may notbe left in the hallways, but must be carried to class or placedin lockers or book cubbies. Book bags left in the hall may bepicked up. To prevent theft we strongly advise all students toeither place their valuables in their locked locker or simplyleave them at home.CLEANLINESS AND LITTERAll students are expected to eat in the Student Center or in thecourtyard. Receptacles are provided in hallways, classroomsand the patio areas for disposal of litter and trash. Please helpkeep your campus clean by using the marked receptacles andcleaning your place at the lunch tables. Students may not eatinside any buildings unless accompanied by a faculty or staffmember.34 | GUIDE FOR ACADEMICS AND STUDENT LIFECRIMINAL ACTIVITYA student engaging in conduct that is defined under law asa serious misdemeanor or felony (whether charged by lawenforcement or not) is grounds for expulsion. Violationsof law that occur off-campus during the school day will besubject to review under school rules. Violations of law thatoccur after the school day may also be subject to reviewunder school rules. In the case of offenses that occur at theend of the school year, the school may require punishmentsto be served during the summer. Transcripts and otherreports pertaining to the student’s academic standing willbe withheld until the completion of the assigned punishment.All decisions involving suspension or expulsion are subjectto the final approval of the Head of School and the DivisionDirector.DRESS CODEThe dress code exists to encourage students to dresssimply and attractively. Tampa Prep’s dress requirementsstress modesty, decency, common sense, neatness andgood taste. Not all of society’s fashions are appropriatefor school. All clothing should be clean, in good repair (noholes, tears, patches, frays or cutoffs), and sensible for theseason. All students are expected to arrive at school dressedappropriately and to remain so throughout the day. Parentsare expected to make sure that their students are properlydressed for school.Students not adhering to dress code will be seen by the Deanof Students in the Upper School and by the Division Director inthe Middle School. The Division Offices have clothing availablefor students to change into. The Dean also has disposablerazors and shaving cream available for boys who need toshave. Repeated offenses will result in communication withthe parent/guardian and the chance of further consequencesissued by the Division Offices. (Revised 7-13)BOYS DRESS CODEDress code-appropriate tops for boys include a collared shirt,and a Henley shirt. Shirts with buttons must be buttonedwithin the first 2 buttons. No other shirts are acceptableunless there is a designated t-shirt day at school. Dress codeappropriate bottoms for boys include Bermuda-length shorts,jeans, khakis and dress pants. All clothes must be neat andin good repair (no rips or frays). Sweatpants, warm-upsuits, swimwear and athletic shorts are not permitted.Undergarments should not be visible. Appropriate shoes forschool include loafers, deck shoes, athletic shoes, sandals,or dress shoes. Shoes must be worn at all times. For safetypurposes, feet must be completely covered in the science labs.Hair must be clean and neat. Boys with hair longer than theirshoulders must wear it pulled back. No extreme hair stylesand colors are allowed. Facial hair (beards, mustaches andgoatees) and unusually long sideburns are not permitted.Boys may wear earrings or a small stud in the nose. No otherpiercings are permitted. Boys are not allowed to have avisible tattoo. No hats are allowed during the School day.NOTE: All Middle School students must wear shirts with collars.