Student and Parent Responsibilities
"Code of Conduct"
Students are expected to be considerate and respectful of others at all times. This includes being respectful in behavior, speech (online or offline), and dress. Students are representatives of homeschooling, other families and HomeLife Tutorial.
Students need to arrive on time to class and must be picked up or leave at the end of class in a timely manner. This is not a hang out and is not a study hall.
Students should refrain from making playdates with other students during class time. Playdates need to be arranged before class and the Instructor notified by Slack by 9:00 a.m. if student will be leaving with another family for the day.
Students are expected to respect HLA staff and HLT instructors.
Students with inappropriate behavior, communication or dress will be addressed in the following order:
CLOTHING GUIDELINES - Dress modestly.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY and EXPECTATIONS - the following is not acceptable: Cheating, Plagiarism, Excessive absences and/or tardiness or skipping classes. Class participation is integral and each student is expected to come to class fully prepared to participate in classroom discussion, offer input on project ideas, and work with other students and instructors in a respectful and helpful manner. Any assignments not completed during tutorial hours will be expected to be completed at home. Students coming to class unprepared will not be able to participate in discussions and/or projects and will work independently to get caught up on assignments/work.
BEHAVIOR in the CLASSROOM - the following will not be tolerated in the classroom. Students may be suspended or dismissed from the program for ongoing issues with any of the following:
Electronics Policy
Classroom Cleanliness
Students need to arrive on time to class and must be picked up or leave at the end of class in a timely manner. This is not a hang out and is not a study hall.
Students should refrain from making playdates with other students during class time. Playdates need to be arranged before class and the Instructor notified by Slack by 9:00 a.m. if student will be leaving with another family for the day.
Students are expected to respect HLA staff and HLT instructors.
Students with inappropriate behavior, communication or dress will be addressed in the following order:
- The first time, the student is corrected and given a warning by the instructor and the option to discuss next step.
- The second time, the student is corrected and given a warning by the Classroom/Program Administrator; the parent is notified.
- The third time, the student is removed from the class and the parent is asked to meet with the Classroom and Program Administrator to determine the student consequences and to establish a CARE Plan. If necessary, the final decision will be decided by the board.
CLOTHING GUIDELINES - Dress modestly.
- Unless obviously questionable, dress concerns will be emailed or slacked directly to the student and parent after class and students will not be "dress-coded" at or during class unless it is obviously inappropriate and distracting. Appropriate dress is determined at the discretion of the staff and instructors.
- All clothing should fit and be worn properly.
- No clothing or accessories should have words/pictures that are not respectful of HLT's Core Beliefs. Wording, logos, graphics that may be offensive in nature are prohibited.
- Hoodies are allowed, but we prefer hoods are to be down (off the head) for the duration of the class unless otherwise allowed.
- Hats will be allowed if they are not distracting in nature.
- Skirts are allowed, but not recommended. If skirts are worn, they should come to the top of the knee. Skirts may be needed for costumes, presentations, etc but are not ideal in the classroom regularly due to sitting on the floor or being active. Appropriate shorts can be worn under skirts that may come above the knee.
- Shorts are allowed, but must be long enough to cover anything that could be considered inappropriate. Take time sit down with them on and to look in the mirror, front and back, and make good decisions.
- Tank tops are allowed but camis are not (tanks with spaghetti straps). Camis can be worn under shirts but not alone.
- Tight clothing, revealing tank tops or shirts, or pants hanging below the waist are prohibited. No midriff or open-back allowed, but cropped shirts that are long enough to meet the top of the pant/short is ok.
- Cleanliness and proper hygiene is required.
- Make-up, piercings and tattoos should be discreet and may be deemed inappropriate if in excess.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY and EXPECTATIONS - the following is not acceptable: Cheating, Plagiarism, Excessive absences and/or tardiness or skipping classes. Class participation is integral and each student is expected to come to class fully prepared to participate in classroom discussion, offer input on project ideas, and work with other students and instructors in a respectful and helpful manner. Any assignments not completed during tutorial hours will be expected to be completed at home. Students coming to class unprepared will not be able to participate in discussions and/or projects and will work independently to get caught up on assignments/work.
BEHAVIOR in the CLASSROOM - the following will not be tolerated in the classroom. Students may be suspended or dismissed from the program for ongoing issues with any of the following:
- Disrespect of other students, staff or instructors - includes insubordination and lack of attention
- Abuse or theft of HLT or HLA property
- Physical abuse of students, staff or instructors - includes hitting, biting, pushing, etc
- Emotional or sexual harassment
- Public displays of affection in the classroom during tutorial hours or events.
- Inappropriate communication or language (this includes verbal or cyber through social media or texting)- includes profanity or offensive language of any kind. (Respectful Speech: Please think before you speak. 1) Is it truthful? 2) Is it helpful? 3) Is it kind? If you cannot answer yes to these questions, please keep the words to yourself. Cussing WILL NOT be tolerated.)
- Use of cell phones or other devices outside of what is allowed particularly for inappropriate content and/or bullying of other students.
- Possession of weapons or items that could be intended for use as a weapon. No weapons.
- Possession of illegal drugs or alcohol, vape pens or paraphernalia (immediate dismissal).
Electronics Policy
- Cell phones and earbuds/pods are to be put away during class time. You may use your cell phones to listen to music or research homework during individual/group study time only as allowed. Please keep cell phones in your backpack at all other times. If a cell phone is being used inappropriately, it will be taken by the Instructor. If your cell phone has to be taken more than once, you will lose the right to have it in the Student Center for the remainder of the year.
- Computers are to be used for taking notes and/or research. Like cell phones, there is to be no use of social media, gaming, etc.
Classroom Cleanliness
- All backpacks/personal belongings need to be kept in cubbies (or other area assigned by Instructor at all times. At NO time should belongings be on the floor where they could be a tripping hazard.
- Students should pick up after themselves - this includes lunches, projects, etc. Students should take care to keep the building, learning center, and grounds clean and in good order.
- CLEAN UP AFTER YOURSELF. Please make sure that you check your surrounding area after you have eaten and clean up crumbs, throw away your trash, etc.
- Afternoon cleaning: Everyone is now responsible for helping ensure that the learning center is left clean and orderly each afternoon (this is EVERYONE'S responsibility - not just staff kids). This includes vacuuming, dusting, emptying the trash, and putting things away.
