Character Education

Upper School - Code of Conduct

In fostering strong character development and a positive culture, our goal is to maintain a secure, challenging and nurturing school in which and because of which students thrive. We strive to help students to develop and maintain a strong sense of their own integrity and a respect for others. To promote this goal, students are expected to be honest, kind, socially responsible, diligent and dignified. 

Students are held to a high standard of integrity and are expected to appropriately seek help and report problems when difficult or questionable circumstances arise. We encourage students to seek help and report problems on their own without parental involvement as much as possible to take ownership for their own growth and the stewardship of their community. 

The standards of student conduct are designed to provide students with guidance to help them meet the goals and expectations of our community. The list of rules and policies should be read carefully. Violations will result in serious consequences, up to and including suspension or dismissal from school. Students may also be held responsible for any damage or harm that they cause to individuals, property and/or the school community at large. 

The mission of the Upper School advisory program is to create a safe and supportive space for students to connect, reflect, create academic goals and discover ways in which they can engage with the greater community. Our faculty advisors are here to help students navigate daily life at Tower Hill, both academically and personally; the program offers meaningful opportunities for active citizenship, leadership and cooperative group exercises, and serves as a forum for the sharing of ideas relevant to school life and team building. 
In addition to the advisory program, Upper School students have a Class Dean who is the steward of the class and is available as another layer of support throughout the Upper School years. Class Deans work in close collaboration with advisors to ensure students have all of the support needed in order to be successful.
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