ST UD ENT COND UC T A ND D I SCIPLIN E accompanied by a faculty or staff member.
CRIMINAL ACTIVITY A student engaging in conduct that is defined under law as a serious misdemeanor or felony (whether charged by law enforcement or not) is susceptible to expulsion. Violations of law that occur off-campus during the school day will be subject to review under school rules. Violations of law that occur after the school day may also be subject to review under school rules. In the case of offenses that occur at the end of the school year, the school may require punishments to be served during the summer. Transcripts and other reports pertaining to the student’s academic standing will be withheld until the completion of the assigned punishment. All decisions involving suspension or expulsion are subject to the final approval of the Head of School and the Head of the Upper School/Middle School. DRESS CODE The dress code exists to encourage students to dress simply and attractively. In addition to being asked to change, a DH may be issued. Tampa Prep’s dress requirements stress modesty, decency, common sense, neatness and good taste. Not all of society’s fashions are appropriate for school. All clothing should be clean, in good repair (no holes, tears, patches, frays or cutoffs) and sensible for the season. All students are expected to arrive at school dressed appropriately and to remain so throughout the day. Parents are expected to make sure that their students are properly dressed for school. Students not adhering to dress code will be seen by the Dean of Students in the Upper School and by the Head of the Middle School in the Middle School. The Upper and Middle School Offices have clothing available for students to change into. The Dean also has disposable razors and shaving cream available for boys who need to shave. Repeated offenses will result in communication with the parent/guardian and the chance of additional consequences issued by the Head of the Upper School or Head of the Middle School Office. All clothes must be neat and in good repair (no rips or frays). Athletic clothing such as sweatpants, leggings, joggers, warm-up suits, swimwear and athletic shorts are not permitted. Appropriate shoes for school include loafers, deck shoes, athletic shoes, sandals, or dress shoes. Shoes must be worn at all times. For safety purposes, feet must be completely covered in the science labs. Facial hair (beards, mustaches and goatees) and unusually long sideburns are not permitted. No extreme hairstyles and colors are allowed. Earrings or a small stud in the nose is permitted. No visible tattoos are permitted. Hats are not allowed during the school day.
BOYS DRESS CODE
TOPS • All shirts must have a collar. • Shirts with buttons must be buttoned within the first two buttons. • No other shirts are acceptable unless there is a designated t-shirt day at school. • UPPER SCHOOL ONLY: Henley (non-collared) shirts are permitted. BOTTOMS • Bermuda-length shorts, jeans, khakis and dress pants. Undergarments must not be visible. • No athletic shorts except on designated days or for athletics. GIRLS DRESS CODE
TOPS • All shirts must have a collar and sleeves (or a jacket or sweater must be worn over a sleeveless shirt at all times). • Shirts with buttons must be buttoned within the first two buttons and must cover midriff and midchest area. • No other shirts are acceptable unless there is a designated t-shirt day at school. • Undergarments must not be visible, and seethrough or mesh fabrics may not be worn unless a student has an appropriate shirt or slip underneath. • UPPER SCHOOL ONLY: Blouses or appropriately tailored (non-collared) shirts may be worn. BOTTOMS • Skirts, Bermuda-length shorts, jeans, khakis and dress pants. • Yoga pants and jeggings are not permitted at any time. • No athletic shorts except on designated days or for athletics. • Dresses may be worn as well, as long as they have sleeves and an appropriate neckline (or if a jacket or sweater is worn over a sleeveless dress at all times). • Skirts, dresses and shorts must come within 5” of the top of the knee. • Leggings and tights may only be worn if under a skirt or dress of appropriate length.
DRUGS, ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO POLICY GENERAL
Our students are prohibited from possessing, using, selling or purchasing any alcoholic beverages or other mind-altering substances on or near School property or at School-related activities. Off-premises possession, use, sale or purchase of mind-altering substances and off-premise alcohol abuse is also prohibited. Possession and or use of tobacco products is also expressly prohibited on campus or at any School-sponsored event. Possession of drug paraphernalia is also prohibited.
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