The Webb School (TN)

Bell Buckle

Tennessee

United States

Overview

The Webb School promotes intellectual curiosity and emphasizes honor and personal integrity. Challenging academics are engaging and our students are inspired and motivated by their passions. Webb’s Emerging Voices Program enhances students’ public speaking and writing skills. An extensive network of extracurricular programs affords students the opportunity to try new activities and a thriving outdoor program encourages our students to develop leadership skills. We know that our graduates are true global citizens who are not only prepared for college but also eager to make a difference in the world.

Academics

Summary: To put it simply, it’s cool to be smart at Webb. We develop confident, creative, and critical thinkers one question at a time. Webb offers 19 AP courses along with other challenging classes. But we truly break the mold with our public performance program, which fosters our students’ emerging voices while developing their academic passions. Our small classroom environment (average class size 13) allows the classroom to become a place of excitement. Spanish and French students share their experiences from our study abroad program. Physics students take to the outdoors to conduct experiments to explore gravity and velocity. Without question, Webb is a place geared for academic success. For many this kind of environment was a welcome change. "I came from big, big, public schools and the size of Webb's classes is really nice. You get a lot of individual attention and you can't really hide, which motivates you to get your work done," says one student. Webb's strong tradition of academic excellence - 10 Rhodes Scholars, numerous National Merit Finalists and Semifinalists, SAT scores well above national average, 91% of students getting 3 or better on AP exams - is grounded in this personal attention.

Department Director Nicole Taucare

Student/Teacher Ratio: 7:1

Average Class Size: 10

Summer Programs: Offered

Full Time Teachers: 45

Number of AP Courses Offered: 20

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 62%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

English

Creative Writing
Honors
Literature

History

European History
Honors
United States History
World History

Foreign Languages

French
Latin
Spanish

Religion / Philosophy

Ethics
World Religions

Humanities / Social Sciences

Economics
Psychology

Sciences

Anatomy
Astronomy
Biology
Chemistry
Earth Science
Environmental Science
Health
Physical Science
Physics

Math

Algebra
Calculus
Geometry
Honors Math
Statistics
Trigonometry

Computer Studies

Computer Applications
Computer Programming
Computer Science

Music

Choral Music
Individual Instructions
Music Appreciation
Music History
Music Theory
Orchestra
Recording

Performing / Visual Arts

Acting
Animation
Art History
Ceramics
Drama
Drawing
Journalism
Painting
Photography
Pottery
Publications
Public Speaking
Studio Art
Theater Arts
3-D Art

Special Programs

Community Service
Outdoor Education
Public Speaking

Distinctive or New Programs

Webb's Enhanced Fine Arts Curriculum Now Includes A New Recording Arts Class That Features A Brand New Multitrack Music Recording Studio. The Studio Is Equipped With Highly Professional Tools For Composition Recording Editing And Mixing Including Proto

Campus Life

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 6

Average Students Per Dorm: 24

Number of Girls Dorms: 3

Number of Boys Dorms: 3

Dorm Amenities

Game Room
Laundry Facilities
Lounge
Vending Machines
Wireless Internet

Other Dorm Amenities

Student Life

With a variety of weekend activities from which to choose, boarders are never at a loss for something to do. Activities range from professional and college level sporting events and concerts in Nashville to white water rafting and trips to area malls and movie theaters. Each dorm plans its own activities as well. The dorms will go out to dinner, watch movies, go to sporting events - the possibilities are endless.

Facilities

Baseball Field
Basketball Court
Fitness Center
Football Field
Indoor Basketball Court
Indoor Climbing Wall
Technology Center
Volleyball Court

Other Facilities

Clubs & Organizations

Animal Rights Club
Community Service
Computer Club
Debate Club
Diversity Club
Drama Club
Environmental Club
FCA
Foreign Language Clubs
Gardening Club
Habitat for Humanity
Honor Council
International Club
Literary Magazine
Math Club
Mock Trial
Model UN
National Honor Society
Newspaper
Peer Tutoring
Photography Club
Science Bowl
Student Activities
Student Government
Student Publications
Theater Club
Weightlifting Club
Yearbook
Yoga Club
Young Democrats
Young Republicans

Arts & Athletics

Summary: Webb is small by design and our community allows students to thrive by fostering greater involvement and individual growth. Every student has a chance to be an athlete, an artist, or both. There are no limits to opportunity, and with international recognition for our theatre program and strong athletic play in recent state tournaments, there are no limits to success. Fine Arts Webb’s expanded fine arts program provides the opportunities and facilities for creative talents to flourish. Theatre, music, and the visual arts all have their place here – and they’re available to students who want to explore their creative side. In Webb's fine arts center, our students have an outstanding facility for students to pursue each of these passions. Theatre: Webb’s theatre program performs two full productions each year. Our director uses her ties from years of professional experience to recruit professional actors to lead Master Courses in drama that provide unique learning opportunities throughout the year. Music: Webb’s choir and string ensemble perform both on and off campus during the year. Each program is led by teachers with a high level of experience. Athletics The Webb School offers a variety of Varsity Sports. These programs balance a desire to win with the responsibility of being a good team member. Webb had four teams compete at the state tournament last year, highlighted by the boys’ soccer team’s advancement to the state championship game. Sports: Football (B), Cheerleading (B,G), Basketball (B,G), Cross Country (B,G), Golf (B,G), Lacrosse (B,G), Soccer (B,G), Softball (G), Tennis (B,G), Trap, and Volleyball (G).

Arts Department Director: Janet Linton

Athletics Department Director: Scott Dorsett

Notable Achievements: 2012 Lacrosse Division II State Champions Middle School Boys Soccer Conference Champions 2014 MTAC Football State Champs and 2016 Co-Champs

Arts

Acting
Animation
Art History
Ceramics
Drama
Drawing
Journalism
Painting
Photography
Pottery
Publications
Public Speaking
Studio Art
Theater Arts
3-D Art

Interscholastic Sports

Basketball
Camping
Cheerleading
Cross Country Running
Football
Golf
Kayaking
Lacrosse
Outdoor Education
Rafting
Rifle Team
Rock Climbing
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball

Recreational Sports

Bowling
Camping
Canoeing
Dance
Hiking
Kayaking
Martial Arts
Mountain Biking
Outdoor Education
Rafting
Rock Climbing
Swimming
Table Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
Weight Lifting

Graduates

Summary: About College Counseling at Webb The College Counseling Office at The Webb School understands its primary role within the community as guiding our students toward a college that is a good fit. The College Counseling Office strives to maintain an atmosphere free from prejudice, favoritism, or predisposition in regards to what college students are investigating. Therefore, while faculty and counselors will offer insight, suggestions and, perhaps, some personal opinions gleaned from their time in college, our main goal is to help students find a place where they will find both success and happiness after leaving the Webb community. In regards to the process itself, the Office of College Counseling realizes that the fundamental responsibility in choosing a college is up to the students. For it is the students themselves who must write the essay, sit for standardized examinations, ask for teacher and counselor recommendations, fill out the application material, and ultimately leave for college. The counseling office does, however, pledge to support our students in myriad ways to insure their highest academic, athletic, and personal potential so that they can take full advantage of their college experience. With this in mind, the counseling office remains a place for students to browse their Naviance account, look over college materials, web search particular colleges, discuss pertinent issues (be they personal or academic in nature), or simply relax in a supportive environment.

College Information

Precentage of graduates who attend college: 100%

Middle Percentile of SAT Scores	Reading	Math	Writing
25th percentile	580	540	570
75th percentile	700	680	640

College attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:

University of Conneticut: 1

University of Alabama: 1

University of Mississippi: 1

Wake Forest University: 1

Vanderbilt University: 3

University of Chicago: 2

Tulane: 1

Loyola: 1

George Washington University: 1

Emory: 2

Georgia Tech: 1

Penn State: 1

University of California Berkeley: 2

Yale University: 1

New York University: 3

Davidson College: 1

University of Tennessee: 5

University of the South: 3

University of Southern California: 5

Savannah College of Art & Design: 1

Notable Alumni

Charles Alexander

Class of 1968

International Editor for TIME Magazine

Fielding Lewis Wright

Class of 1912

Governor of Mississippi

Lewis M. Branscomb

Class of 1943

Professor at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government

Edward W. Carmack

Class of 1877

U.S. Senator

Jac Chambliss

Class of 1927

Lawyer poet and Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts of London

Frank Constantine

Class of 1929

Chief of Opthamalic surgery at the Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat Hospital

Prentice Cooper

Class of 1913

Governor of Tennessee

Wayne M. Rogers

Class of 1950

Movie and television actor portrayed Trapper John on M*A*S*H TV series; investment analyst for FOX

Vermont C. Royster

Class of 1931

Editor of the Wall Street Journal winner of two Pulitzer Prizes and the Presidential Medal of Freed

Quotes From Alumni

“Webb has strongly prepared me academically for college classes, as well as encouraged a strong personal character that has shaped me into a person that I am proud to be.”

-Paige Spivey, Class of 2010,

“Webb has taught me the importance of virtue and how far it will get you if you live by it.”

-Aurora MacDougall, Class of 2010,

“Webb is a place that opens up the world to you. You learn about different possibilities different professions. I owe my whole life to Webb.”

-Charles Alexander, Class of 1968, International Editor for TIME Magazine

Merit

Merit Scholarships: Offered

Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 3%

Average Merit Scholarship: 10,000

Current Endowment Amount: $34,000,000

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Vital Information

Student Body Type: Coed

Total Boarding: 119

Total Day: 211

Total Enrollment: 330

Boys: 179

Girls: 151

Boarding Grades Offered: 7-12

Day Grades Offered: 6-12

School Type: Middle, High School

Dress Code: Uniform

Applications Accepted: SAO

Application Deadline: February 20th

Tuition & Financial Aid

7-Day Boarding: $42,100

5-Day Boarding: $42,100

Day Tuition Fee: $21,400

Need-Based Aid: Offered

Payment Plans: Offered

Students Receiving Aid: 62%

Average Awarded: $10,000

School Finances