Semester Programs and School Year Abroad

the first floor during lunch. • In the Upper School, DH is held during lunch Monday through Friday and after school from 3:35-4:05 p.m.

Monday through Friday. If a Dean's DH is assigned, it is held from 3:35-5:05 p.m. on the day arranged when the penalty is assigned. • Lunchtime DH is held in the library. After school DH is held in the assigned proctor's classroom. • A student must complete the DH within one week of its assignment.

Failure to complete the DH in the required time will result in a Dean's DH from 3:35-5:05 p.m. A Dean's DH takes precedence over all other commitments (sports, rehearsals, club meetings, etc.) and a student will not be allowed to participate in after-school activities during that time. (Revised 7-21)

Accumulated Upper School DHs will be treated according to the following schedule (per semester):

Number of DHs Consequence 2 Communication home via student’s advisor

4 Letter to parents with DH policy

6 Letter to parents, assignment of an In-School Suspension, and a phone call home to parents from the Dean of Students

8 Letter to parents and parent/ student conference with the Dean of Students

10 Letter to parents and a student will appear in front of the Conduct Review Board and will be issued additional sanctions

DISCIPLINARY WARNING STATUS Students who have serious or repeat infractions will be placed on disciplinary warning status, which means that further infractions may result in probation, suspension, or expulsion. The administration will determine the term of the Disciplinary Warning Status. A student on Disciplinary Warning Status may not be eligible to participate in School-sponsored activities.

PROBATION A student on probation is in jeopardy of being expelled if found guilty of a major offense. Students on probation may lose privileges (such as participating in extracurricular activities, holding office, participating in student council, off-campus lunch, etc.).

IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION Students on In School Suspension are required to be on campus at a designated area but are not allowed to attend class or events. Students still have the responsibility to complete and timely submit all class work and to arrange to make up examinations. (Revised 7-21)

OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSION Students are banned from all School activities, including classes, and are to remain at home. Students still have the responsibility to complete and timely submit all class work and to arrange to make up examinations. Suspension becomes a permanent part of a student’s record.

EXPULSION Students may be expelled for serious first offenses; repeat infractions (even if not related); conduct resulting in harm, damage, or disruption to self, others, or the educational environment; parent or family member causing disruption to the School or the School’s educational mission; non-payment of tuition or fees; not meeting academic requirements; or not meeting attendance requirements. If a student is expelled, he or she will have the option to petition the Head of School and the Board of Trustees for re-entry the next school year. The student must remain out of school for one year. Students are prohibited from campus until the end of the year or for six months, whichever is longer. Students returning from expulsion will remain on probation for the duration of their enrollment at Tampa Prep.

In order to maintain common trust and to provide an environment of mutual respect, tolerance, and sensitivity, it is important that every member of the community recognizes guidelines for appropriate behavior. Honest communication, courteous and respectful interactions with all members of the community, and responsible actions are behaviors valued at Tampa Preparatory School. Inappropriate behavior, either verbal or physical, that disregards the self-esteem of others is unacceptable, including unwelcome physical advances, unwarranted verbal remarks, profanity, and derogatory or discriminatory comments.

Providing a safe and secure environment for all our students and our staff is a primary goal of the School. No set of policies and procedures, however, can or should replace trust, goodwill, and the judgments of reasonable people. It is expected that parents will notify the School if they have reasonable cause to believe that a student has been the victim of discrimination or sexual