As a student participating in Homeschool Co-Op, I realize I am God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that I should walk in them, and I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me (Ephesians 2:10, Philippians 4:13). Thus, I agree to wholeheartedly enjoy a safe and supportive learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying, and acknowledge I take a proactive part in making this environment safe too. Therefore I will become familiar with what is appropriate behavior and what behaviors may result in disciplinary actions. Moreover, I agree to understand the heart and goal of this agreement, which is to build one another up to become more Christ-like, growing and maturing in our faith. 

The Bible says “Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, for the Lord and not for men, 24because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward” (Colossians 3:23-24), thus I will:

• Give my best effort

The Bible says “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God” (Matthew 5:9), therefore I will 

• Be peacemakers with all peers; resolve conflicts peacefully, and avoid fighting inside or outside of the school or at program sites; adhere and practice the Conflict Resolution Guidelines outlined in this handbook

The Bible says “And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone. Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else.” (1 Thessalonians 5:14-15), thus I will:

• Be an encouraging voice to peers, other students, leaders and class leaders
  • An encouraging voice does not make fun of another person, including when they make mistakes, struggle, or are different from you
• Ask God how I can help my peers stay on task, and become more Christlike, looking at my own faults before correcting another
  • A loving helpful comment might look like, (I struggle with this too, but let’s try together to [insert goal])
  • A loving comment is not given with sarcasm, discouraging body language, nor a harsh tone

The Bible says “Never speak harshly to an older man, but appeal to him respectfully as you would to your own father. Talk to younger men as you would to your own brothers” (1 Timothy 5:1); “A new commandment I give to you, That you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this shall all men know that you are my disciples, if you have love one to another” (John 13:34–35); and “Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. 9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.” (1 Peter 3:8-9), thus I will:

• Show respect for all members of the learning community; behave respectfully, without arguing or talking back, and cooperate when a leader, whether class leader or student, gives direction or makes a request. I understand that I will be given an opportunity to voice my concerns at an appropriate time if I do not agree with the request; I will also:
  • Take responsibility for my personal belongings and respect other people’s property, including this church campus;
  • Raise my hand to request help
  • Be forthcoming with any questions
  • Dress appropriately:
    • Do not wear any suggestive clothing including baring midriffs, short-shorts, or mini-skirts; or pants that hang too low exposing undergarments
    • Refrain from wearing clothes which have any signs of gang affiliation (e.g. scarves, bandanas) and refrain from using gang signs, calls, chants, movements, handshakes;

Share information with parents and homeschool co-op leaders that might affect the health, safety or welfare of the homeschool co-op community;

The Bible says “Listen to your teacher and learn all you can” (Proverbs 23:12), thus I will:

• Respond cheerfully and quickly to class leader’s requests to get back on task in class, or else I may face the following disciplinary actions in the following escalation pattern:
  1. Given a loving warning / reminder / redirection
  2. Be asked to go pray with an adult outside of the classroom and take a moment to regroup
  3. If I need another correction, I acknowledge I will be escorted back to my parent on campus, therefore missing the rest of my class time. 
  4. If repeated corrections are needed, as determined by the class leader, I agree to meet in a family meeting with a class leader and a co-op leader to discuss resolution. I realize if I don’t correct my behavior, I may no longer be able to participate in the Homeschool Co-Op.

Do my best to keep my parents/guardians informed about Homeschool Co-op related matters and make sure I give them any information sent home.

The Bible says “Go to the ant, O sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise. Without having any chief, officer, or ruler, she prepares her bread in summer and gathers her food in harvest” (Proverbs 6:6-8), thus I will:

• Make every attempt to come to class prepared, on time, and ready for work;
  • Bring appropriate materials and assignments for all classes;
  • Bring necessary assistive devices to class;
  • Refrain from bringing weapons, illegal drugs, controlled substances and alcohol;
  • Refrain from bringing personal possessions that are disruptive (e.g., cell phone, beeper, pager, entertainment devices) in school.