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 20 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 10) 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 the 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: 12
Summer Programs: Offered
Full Time Teachers: 55
Number of AP Courses Offered: 20
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 62%
Number of IB Courses Offered: 0
English
- Creative Writing
- Honors
- Literature
- Public Speaking
- AP English Language
- AP English Literature
- American 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
Computer Studies
- Computer Applications
- Computer Programming
- Computer Science
- Graphic Design
Music
- Choral Music
- Individual Instructions
- Music Appreciation
- Music History
- Music Theory
- Orchestra
- Recording
Performing / Visual Arts
- Acting
- Animation
- Ceramics
- Drama
- Drawing
- Film and Video
- Graphic Design
- Journalism
- Painting
- Photography
- Pottery
- Publications
- Public Speaking
- Studio Art
- Theater Arts
- 3-D Art
- Orchestra
Special Programs
- Study Abroad
- Community Service
- Personal Finance
- Outdoor Education
- Public Speaking
Distinctive or New Programs
- Emerging Voices Program - Our focus on writing across the curriculum and public speaking is realized in the Emerging Voices Program. Through performing declamations and orations, and presenting original work and senior papers, students throughout the grades gain valuable experience in writing, research, and public presentation. Webb’s Wilderness Instruction and Leadership Development (WILD) program offers significant training in outdoor skills and promotes leadership and confidence.
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
- Full Kitchen
- Refrigerator
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
- All-Weather Track
- Baseball Field
- Basketball Court
- Fitness Center
- Football Field
- Indoor Basketball Court
- Indoor Climbing Wall
- Technology Center
- Volleyball Court
- Softball Diamond
- Soccer Field
- Tennis Courts
- Weight Room
- Athletic Fields
- Outdoor Track
- Turf Fields
- Cross Country Trails
- Lacrosse Field
Other Facilities
Clubs & Organizations
- Chess Club
- Community Service
- Computer Club
- Debate Club
- Diversity Club
- Dorm Proctors
- Drama Club
- Environmental Club
- FCA
- Foreign Language Clubs
- Gardening Club
- Honor Council
- International Club
- Literary Magazine
- Math Club
- Mock Trial
- National Honor Society
- Newspaper
- Peer Counseling
- Peer Tutoring
- Photography Club
- Science Bowl
- Student Activities
- Student Government
- Student Publications
- Theater Club
- Weightlifting Club
- Yearbook
- Yoga Club
- Young Democrats
- Young Republicans
- Robotics
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Film Club
- Poetry Club
- Recycling Club
- Outdoor Activities
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
- Ceramics
- Drama
- Drawing
- Film and Video
- Graphic Design
- Journalism
- Painting
- Photography
- Pottery
- Publications
- Public Speaking
- Studio Art
- Theater Arts
- 3-D Art
- Orchestra
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
Percentage 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 Alabama: 1
University of Conneticut: 1
University of Mississippi: 1
Wake Forest University: 1
Tulane: 1
University of Chicago: 2
Vanderbilt University: 3
Loyola: 1
George Washington University: 1
Emory: 2
Penn State: 1
Georgia Tech: 1
Yale University: 1
University of California Berkeley: 2
New York University: 3
Davidson College: 1
University of the South: 3
University of Tennessee: 5
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.”
-, Class of 2010,
“Webb has taught me the importance of virtue and how far it will get you if you live by it.”
-, 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.”
-, Class of 1968, International Editor for TIME Magazine
“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 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 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
Summer Programs
Summary: Nestled in 150 acres of picturesque landscape, The Webb School is an ideal setting for summer camp central in Middle Tennessee. During the months of June and July, the campus is bursting with energy, providing a variety of exciting opportunities for enrichment, personal growth, and fun for students. Our team of dedicated faculty, coaches, and counselors will inspire you to be the best You! For more information, please contact Selena Douglas, Summer Programs Coordinator, at sdouglas@webbschool.com or 931-389-6003.
Department Director: Carrie Auwarter
Webb Overnight Camp - Session 1
Description: Webb Overnight Camp provides students ages 8-14 a memorable experience, making lifelong connections with fellow campers and Webb faculty members. There is never a dull moment at Webb with exciting enrichment, outdoor adventures, and off-campus excursions. This one-week camp truly gives students a taste of boarding school life. Outdoor Adventures: Practice your skills on the Climbing Wall, build teamwork skills on the Low Ropes Course, have a blast on the Zip Line, overcome challenges on our High Ropes Course, and explore during our Creek Walk. This is what summer is all about! STEM: Campers will have a variety of simple engineering and/or science experiments that require hypothesis, designing, building, and testing creations made out of common materials. Art: Making different creations out of clay as well as painting, drawing, and other arts & craft projects in the Lundin Fine Arts building on campus. Games: Focused on learning to work as a team and to make new friends as well as practicing basic skills and running around. Evening Activities: Laser tag, bowling, movie trip, board game night, escape room trip, campfire & s’ mores, ice cream trip, and more. Residential Life & Care Our campers enjoy: Modern air-conditioner dormitories (separate male and female dormitories) with common areas for social activities with TV and piano, full kitchen, laundry facilities, and wireless internet. Spacious rooms with ensuite bathrooms (two students per room) Student Center and Dining Hall facilities Health Center with the certified nursing staff 24-hour supervision by program Our Staff & Counselors Our overnight camp is an extension of Webb’s Residential Life Program. Our goal is to create an environment that encourages independence while providing students with structure and support. The school’s standards are Care, Compassion, and Courage, and these standards are exercised to help build the pillars of personal Responsibility, mutual Respect, and a constitution of Integrity. All residential faculty undergo a screening process that includes background checks and fingerprinting. Recent Webb Alumni who experienced Webb’s first-hand serve as counselors and provide additional support to our campers. Daily Schedule: 8:00 Breakfast 8:30 Check-In 8:45 Morning announcements 9:00 am Outdoor Adventures 10:15 am Snack 10:25 am Art 11:40 am Lunch 12:10 pm STEM 1:25 pm Snack 1:35 pm Games 2:50 pm Dismissal/Parent program on Friday 3:00 pm Rest time in the dorm 4:30 pm Activities in the Student Center 5:30 pm Dinner 6:30 pm Evening Activities (see below) 9:00 pm Dorm Premise
Director: Carrie Auwarter
Application Deadline:
Start Date: 2022-06-12
End Date: 2022-06-17
Tuition From: 750
Tuition To: 750
Website: https://www.thewebbschool.com/academics/summer-program
Boarding:
Financial Aid Available: No
Webb Overnight Camp - Session 2
Description: Webb Overnight Camp provides students ages 8-14 a memorable experience, making lifelong connections with fellow campers and Webb faculty members. There is never a dull moment at Webb with exciting enrichment, outdoor adventures, and off-campus excursions. This one week camp truly gives students a taste of boarding school life. Outdoor Adventures: Practice your skills on the Climbing Wall, build teamwork skills on the Low Ropes Course, have a blast on the Zip Line, overcome challenges on our High Ropes Course, and explore during our Creek Walk. This is what summer is all about! STEM: Campers will have a variety of simple engineering and/or science experiments that require hypothesis, designing, building, and testing creations made out of common materials. Art: Making different creations out of clay as well as painting, drawing, and other arts & craft projects in the Lundin Fine Arts building on campus. Games: Focused on learning to work as a team and to make new friends as well as practicing basic skills and running around. Evening Activities: Laser tag, bowling, movie trip, board game night, escape room trip, campfire & s’ mores, ice cream trip, and more. Residential Life & Care Our campers enjoy: Modern air-conditioner dormitories (separate male and female dormitories) with common areas for social activities with TV and piano, full kitchen, laundry facilities, and wireless internet. Spacious rooms with ensuite bathrooms (two students per room) Student Center and Dining Hall facilities Health Center with certified nursing staff 24-hour supervision by program Our Staff & Counselors Our overnight camp is an extension of Webb’s Residential Life Program. Our goal is to create an environment that encourages independence while providing students with structure and support. The school’s standards are Care, Compassion, and Courage, and these standards are exercised to help build the pillars of personal Responsibility, mutual Respect, and a constitution of Integrity. All residential faculty undergo a screening process that includes background checks and fingerprinting. Recent Webb Alumni who experienced Webb’s first-hand serve as counselors and provide additional support to our campers. Daily Schedule: 8:00 Breakfast 8:30 Check-In 8:45 Morning announcements 9:00 am Outdoor Adventures 10:15 am Snack 10:25 am Art 11:40 am Lunch 12:10 pm STEM 1:25 pm Snack 1:35 pm Games 2:50 pm Dismissal/Parent program on Friday 3:00 pm Rest time in the dorm 4:30 pm Activities in the Student Center 5:30 pm Dinner 6:30 pm Evening Activities (see below) 9:00 pm Dorm Premise
Director: Carrie Auwarter
Application Deadline:
Start Date: 2022-06-19
End Date: 2022-07-29
Tuition From: 750
Tuition To:
Website: https://www.thewebbschool.com/academics/summer-program
Boarding:
Financial Aid Available: No
Webb Overnight Sports Camp
Description: Come, have fun! That’s what Webb School’s Sports Camp is all about. Campers will learn the value of being a good teammate and learn to cherish competition in both traditional and non-traditional sports settings such as flag football, soccer, basketball, ultimate frisbee, badminton, and pickleball. It’s our goal to give kids a chance to spend a week with us, playing, in a safe, monitored environment. Teams Campers in each session are placed on teams that compete in leagues. Campers are placed on teams based on their age, roommate request, athletic ability, and other criteria derived from the camper’s completed application. All campers play all sports with their team. Activities In every session, campers participate in several different activities, including traditional and non-traditional sports, tournaments, excursions off campus to swim, bowl, play laser tag, and an arcade. Activities might change due to COVID-19) Residential Life & Care Our campers enjoy: Modern air-conditioner dormitories (separate male and female dormitories) with common areas for social activities with TV and piano, full kitchen, laundry facilities, and wireless internet. Spacious rooms with ensuite bathrooms (two students per room) Student Center and Dining Hall facilities Health Center with certified nursing staff 24-hour supervision by program Our Staff & Counselors Our overnight camp is an extension of Webb’s Residential Life Program. Our goal is to create an environment that encourages independence while providing students with structure and support. The school’s standards are Care, Compassion, and Courage, and these standards are exercised to help build the pillars of personal Responsibility, mutual Respect, and a constitution of Integrity. All residential faculty undergo a screening process that includes background checks and fingerprinting. Recent Webb Alumni who experienced Webb’s first-hand serve as counselors and provide additional support to our campers. Daily Schedule 8:30-9:00 am Breakfast 9:00-9:15 am Check In 9:15-9:55 am Sports Rotation 1 10:00-10:40 am Sports Rotation 2 10:45-11:25 am Sports Rotation 3 11:30 am-12:30 pm Lunch/Rest 12:35-1:15 pm Sports Rotation 4 1:20-2:00 pm Sports Rotation 5 2:05-2:45 pm Sports Rotation 6 2:50-3:00 pm Scoreboard and Daily Awards 3:00-4:30 pm Rest time in the dorm 4:30-5:30 pm Activities in the Student Center or Gym 5:30-6:30 pm Dinner 6:30-9:00 pm Evening Activities (see below) 9:00 pm Dorm Premise 10:00 pm Lights Out Evening Activities: Laser tag, bowling, movie trip, board game night, escape room trip, campfire & s’ mores, ice cream trip, open gym time, and more.
Director:
Application Deadline:
Start Date: 2022-07-17
End Date: 2022-07-22
Tuition From: 750
Tuition To: 750
Website: https://www.thewebbschool.com/academics/summer-program
Boarding:
Financial Aid Available: No
Merit
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 3%
Average Merit Scholarship: 10,000
Current Endowment Amount: $40,000,000
Vital Information
Student Body Type: Coed
Total Boarding: 137
Total Day: 291
Total Enrollment: 428
Boys: 231
Girls: 197
Boarding Grades Offered: 7-12
Day Grades Offered: 6-12
School Type: Middle, High School
Dress Code: Uniform
Applications Accepted: SAO
Application Deadline: Rolling
Tuition & Financial Aid
7-Day Boarding: $43,400
5-Day Boarding: $43,400
Day Tuition Fee: $22,000
Need-Based Aid: Offered
Payment Plans: Offered
Students Receiving Aid: 62%
Average Awarded: $10,000
School Finances
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 3%
Average Merit Scholarship: $10,000
Current Endowment Amount: $40,000,000
Contact
Director of Admissions: Carrie Auwarter
Admissions Phone: 931 389 6003
Fax: 931 389 6657
Email: cauwarter@webbschool.com
Website: https://www.thewebbschool.com
Nearby Schools
- Darlington School - 115mi / 185 km
- Indian Springs School - 157mi / 253 km
- Riverside Preparatory Academy - 167mi / 269 km
- Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School - 172mi / 278 km
- Tallulah Falls School - 177mi / 285 km
- Asheville School - 209mi / 337 km
