C O D E O F C O N D U C T
S T U D E N T R E S P O N S I B I L I T I E S
1 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 Enlightening the Dark.
2 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.
3 Students are expected to respect HLA staff and ETD instructors.
4 Students with inappropriate behavior, communication or dress will be addressed in the following order:
A The first time, the student is corrected and given a warning by the instructor;
B The second time, the student is corrected and given a warning by the Program Manager; the parent is notified.
C The third time, the student is removed from the class and the parent is asked to meet with the Organization Administration.
5 DRESS CODE Dress to respect and protect your own body. What you wear may be deemed inappropriate for others around you and we ask you to respect them as much as yourself. We do not want to restrict your expression. We want you to be you. Our dress code is in place to create an equal, fair, and healthy learning environment. Appropriate attire is determined at the discretion of the staff and instructors for the respect of the classroom.
A All clothing should fit and be worn properly for both girls and boys.
B No clothing or accessories should have explicit words/pictures. Wording, logos, graphics that may be offensive in nature are prohibited.
C Hats will be allowed if they are not distracting in nature.
D Skirts are allowed, but not recommended. If skirts are worn, we ask that they come to the top of the knee.
E Shorts are allowed, but must have a minimum 5" inseam for both girls and boys.
F Tight clothing, tank tops, or pants hanging below the waist are prohibited for both girls and boys.
G No midriff or open-back exposed for both girls and boys.
H Cleanliness and proper hygiene is required for both girls and boys.
I Students that do not follow the dress code may have adjust activity for the classes that day.
6 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 class 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.
7 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:
A Disrespect of other students, staff or instructors - includes insubordination and lack of attention
B Abuse or theft of HLA, HLT or ETD property
C Physical abuse of students, staff or instructors - includes hitting, biting, pushing, etc
D Emotional or sexual harassment
E Public displays of affection with a significant other
F Inappropriate communication or language - includes profanity or offensive language of any kind
G Use of cell phones or other devices outside of what is allowed particularly for inappropriate content
H Possession of weapons or items that could be intended for use as a weapon. No weapons.
I Alcohol, drugs, tobacco, and other nicotine substances (including vaping and vape pens) are PROHIBITED and may result in being dismissed
from our program.
J Phones are to be silenced and out of sight unless a teacher has approved the use of the phones for research purposes. Music is allowed.
K Students should pick up after themselves - this includes lunches, projects, etc.
L Be respectful of the staff of HomeLife Academy. Please remember we are guests of HLA. While we are in classes, HLA staff will be conducting their day-to-day business helping other homeschool families. Students are to remain in our designated areas unless accompanied by a teacher or parent volunteer.
2 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.
3 Students are expected to respect HLA staff and ETD instructors.
4 Students with inappropriate behavior, communication or dress will be addressed in the following order:
A The first time, the student is corrected and given a warning by the instructor;
B The second time, the student is corrected and given a warning by the Program Manager; the parent is notified.
C The third time, the student is removed from the class and the parent is asked to meet with the Organization Administration.
5 DRESS CODE Dress to respect and protect your own body. What you wear may be deemed inappropriate for others around you and we ask you to respect them as much as yourself. We do not want to restrict your expression. We want you to be you. Our dress code is in place to create an equal, fair, and healthy learning environment. Appropriate attire is determined at the discretion of the staff and instructors for the respect of the classroom.
A All clothing should fit and be worn properly for both girls and boys.
B No clothing or accessories should have explicit words/pictures. Wording, logos, graphics that may be offensive in nature are prohibited.
C Hats will be allowed if they are not distracting in nature.
D Skirts are allowed, but not recommended. If skirts are worn, we ask that they come to the top of the knee.
E Shorts are allowed, but must have a minimum 5" inseam for both girls and boys.
F Tight clothing, tank tops, or pants hanging below the waist are prohibited for both girls and boys.
G No midriff or open-back exposed for both girls and boys.
H Cleanliness and proper hygiene is required for both girls and boys.
I Students that do not follow the dress code may have adjust activity for the classes that day.
6 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 class 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.
7 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:
A Disrespect of other students, staff or instructors - includes insubordination and lack of attention
B Abuse or theft of HLA, HLT or ETD property
C Physical abuse of students, staff or instructors - includes hitting, biting, pushing, etc
D Emotional or sexual harassment
E Public displays of affection with a significant other
F Inappropriate communication or language - includes profanity or offensive language of any kind
G Use of cell phones or other devices outside of what is allowed particularly for inappropriate content
H Possession of weapons or items that could be intended for use as a weapon. No weapons.
I Alcohol, drugs, tobacco, and other nicotine substances (including vaping and vape pens) are PROHIBITED and may result in being dismissed
from our program.
J Phones are to be silenced and out of sight unless a teacher has approved the use of the phones for research purposes. Music is allowed.
K Students should pick up after themselves - this includes lunches, projects, etc.
L Be respectful of the staff of HomeLife Academy. Please remember we are guests of HLA. While we are in classes, HLA staff will be conducting their day-to-day business helping other homeschool families. Students are to remain in our designated areas unless accompanied by a teacher or parent volunteer.
P A R E N T R E S P O N S I B I L I T Y
While Enlightening the Dark provides structure and accountability, it is still the parents' responsibility and duty to direct the student's education and account for the student's education, progress, grades and growth.
Parents should be sure that their student(s) attend classes and arrive on-time as well as be picked up on time. If you can't be on time, please be sure to contact your instructor and/or the Program Manager.
Parents should ensure that their student(s) come to class adequately prepared to fully participate in the class activities. This includes having assignments and projects completed, making sure that dress code and other guidelines are being met, and that the students have eaten breakfast, have lunch/snacks, and water.
Parents should keep communication and texting during class time to a minimum. We want you to reach your student when needed, but they do tend to get distracted if mom or dad texts. If there is an emergency, please contact the Program Manager.
Parents should discuss with your student(s) the importance of being where they are supposed to be at all times. If you choose to pick your student up early, you must let the instructor(s) know. We take the safety of your children seriously, please communicate with us.
Parents are welcome in the classroom anytime, but we do ask that you schedule that with the instructor(s).
Parents should be sure that their student(s) attend classes and arrive on-time as well as be picked up on time. If you can't be on time, please be sure to contact your instructor and/or the Program Manager.
Parents should ensure that their student(s) come to class adequately prepared to fully participate in the class activities. This includes having assignments and projects completed, making sure that dress code and other guidelines are being met, and that the students have eaten breakfast, have lunch/snacks, and water.
Parents should keep communication and texting during class time to a minimum. We want you to reach your student when needed, but they do tend to get distracted if mom or dad texts. If there is an emergency, please contact the Program Manager.
Parents should discuss with your student(s) the importance of being where they are supposed to be at all times. If you choose to pick your student up early, you must let the instructor(s) know. We take the safety of your children seriously, please communicate with us.
Parents are welcome in the classroom anytime, but we do ask that you schedule that with the instructor(s).
