Student Conduct Off Campus

Webb School of Knoxville expects each student to behave appropriately at all times. Webb encourages each student to observe:

• Personal honor and integrity

• Courtesy

• Respect for the rights and feelings of other people

• All local, state, and national laws

The school recognizes that it cannot be responsible for all aspects of the personal lives of students and families when away from campus. Each Webb student must be mindful that his/her behavior is a reflection on the entire school community. When off-campus conduct reflects poorly on or causes damage to the mission of the school or threatens the safety or well-being of Webb students, students involved in such behavior are always liable for such conduct. Specifically:

• Honor violations

• Abusive conduct toward any persons

• Damage to property

• Legal action against a student

• Breaking of Webb rules

Such actions will be dealt with by the school administration and/or the Honor Committee. These off-campus violations may be grounds for an immediate dismissal from Webb.

Disciplinary Alternatives

Detention

Students issued a detention must serve the detention within one of the two next available detention periods. Below are the detention days and times.

Morning Detention

Afternoon Detention

7:25 a.m. - 8:10 a.m. 3:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

SATURDAY SCHOOL, 8:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.

The Office of Student Life may assign Saturday School to students after consulting with the Head of Upper School. Students will be required to do work which will include, but not be limited to, cleaning buildings, landscaping, trash pick-up, etc. Students should also bring study materials with them.

In case of sickness, arrangements must be made with the Office of Student Life to attend the next scheduled Saturday School. If students miss Saturday School due to other circumstances, they must make up the absence by attending the following two Saturday Schools or some other disciplinary alternatives. If the student does not fulfill this requirement, a recommendation of suspension will be made to the Head of Upper School. The Office of Student Life approves any exception to this policy.

IN-SCHOOL RESTRICTION (DISCIPLINARY OFFENSES)

In-School Restriction is a serious response to student disciplinary offenses; this option may be recommended by the Honor Committee or used by the school administration.

In-School Restriction requires a student to be present on campus from 8:00 a.m. until 3:35 p.m. each day of the restriction. During the academic day, a student studies and works in isolation with the exception of attending Chapel. A student on restriction is not allowed to attend or participate in after-school sports or activities, nor allowed to attend Webb School events the day of the In-School Restriction. Any exceptions must be approved by the Head of Upper School.

Suspension

Suspension from classes is the most serious punishment, short of expulsion, that the school can assign. Students face the possibility of suspension if they commit serious offenses (e.g., fighting, using drugs or alcohol, or violating the Honor Code) or if they repeatedly or flagrantly violate school rules.

Out-of-School Suspension forbids suspended students from coming on campus to attend classes or school functions. Parents or guardians are entirely responsible for students for the duration of the suspension.

As part of the college admissions process, some schools request information concerning an Out-of-School Suspension a student may have received during high school. If asked, our college counselors will respond honestly, and, if the student is asked, Webb expects him or her to do the same. The counselors will help any student who has had an Out-of-School Suspension to formulate a written response so that the college or university will understand the context within which the suspension was given. Students must provide a final draft of the statement to a college counselor so that the counselor is aware of what college admission officers will be reading. The exception to this policy involves members of the freshman class.

Probationary Status

Probation is assigned to students when they have been suspended or are found to be in serious trouble. If the misbehavior is repeated, students on probation may face longer suspension or expulsion.

SERIOUS OFFENSES/EXPULSION

Serious offenses fall under the normal disciplinary process. Therefore, the school administration may respond to serious student offenses in a manner which includes expulsion. Reasons for expulsion include, but are not limited to, honor offenses, endangerment to self or others, injury to self or others, criminal activity, association with criminal activity, distribution or possession for resale of an illegal substance, or a pattern of misbehavior. The Head of Upper School recommends students for expulsion to the school’s President who then makes a final decision.

Further, students may be dismissed from Webb if their behavior exhibits incompatibility with the educational goals, fundamental standards, and mission of the school. Incompatibility may be defined as flagrant, routine, or consistent defiance of the basic routine of the school, which includes, but is not limited to, repeated classroom absences, repeated failure to submit classroom assignments, missing assigned disciplinary responsibilities, and/or repeated antagonistic or uncooperative behavior.

Discretionary Dismissal

Notwithstanding the normal procedures for discipline set forth in this handbook, Webb reserves in its discretion the right to dismiss a student at any time. In accordance with the school’s enrollment contract, tuition and all fees remain in effect if a student is dismissed.

Student Activities

CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS

Opportunities for involvement include those which promote service, recreation, exploration, and intellectual thought.

Pierian

Pierian is the Upper School literary/visual arts magazine, which showcases the creative writing and art of Webb students.

Princeps

Princeps, the Webb yearbook, is published, directed, and managed by the students under the yearbook teacher.

Webbpress

WebbPress is the Upper School journalism offering, and is open to all interested students.

Performing Groups

Performing arts activities, such as drama and musical programs, will often meet and perform during and after school hours.