Code Of Conduct

Please discuss expectations for behavior while at DYA on church grounds and while attending DYA related activities off church grounds. 

1. BEHAVIOR: Bullying and gossip will not be tolerated whether it is verbal or physical. We want everyone to show care, understanding and to lift each other up. No smoking or use of e-cigs/vapes is allowed on church grounds or any DYA sponsored activity anywhere at any time. Profanity and vulgar language is not permitted whether it is written, spoken or other. No vulgar images, drawings or other are allowed. 
2. RESPECT: All students attending DYA are expected to behave in a Christ like manner. Not respecting instructors, tutors, and other students will not be tolerated. Physical contact that is inappropriate with another person will not be tolerated. 
3. DRESS CODE: Our dress code is modest. Net, mesh or see-through clothing is not allowed. No tank tops, spaghetti straps, halter tops, tube tops, mid-drifts or other revealing shirts are allowed. Tops that show under garments or cleavage are not allowed. The stomach, back, sides and chest, cleavage, or undergarments of any kind must not show. This includes while reaching, sitting, bending, or moving. Lengths of skirts should be knee length. We do not allow short-shorts. Shorts should be mid-thigh length. See-through clothing and clothing with inappropriate cut out sections are not allowed. T-shirts with inappropriate messages or symbols are not acceptable.  If you are wearing leggings or tights your shirt, dress or skirt must be mid-thigh length. 
4. CELL PHONES AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES: No electronic devices may be used in classes without approval from the teacher for use in subjects.
5. VIOLENCE: No violence or threats of violence of any kind will be tolerated. Any child with actions or threats that put that child, other children, the instructor's or anyone's health or safety at risk will be removed and sent home immediately. Any child damaging property or threatening to damage property will be removed and sent home immediately. Parents will be billed for any damages and police reports may be filed. That student will not be allowed to return. By registering, If in the event that a child attempts to act violently towards themselves, others or property, a DYA employee reserves the right to safely restrain the hands, feet or both of the student threatening harm. This is only for extreme cases and only if immediate action is necessary to keep everyone safe. Parents are under full reasonability for all emergency charges. Discipled Youth Academy LLC and its staff, Forward Church and its staff and leadership, and NS Invests LLC are not responsible for any injury, medical bills, or other.
6. Weapons:  Absolutely no weapons are allowed on the DYA property at any time. This includes but is not limited to: guns, knives, blades, tasers, brass knuckles...
7. ILLNESS: If your child has vomited, has a fever of 100 degrees or above, or has had diarrhea, please wait 24 hours before returning to DYA. Please keep your child at home if they are sick. If your child becomes sick during DYA in-person days, parents will be called to pick up the child. If an emergency arises, emergency personal will be contacted and Parents are under full reasonability for all emergency charges. Discipled Youth Academy Llc and its staff, Forward Church and its staff and leadership, and NS Invests LLC are not responsible for any injury, medical bills, medical episodes or other. 
8. SAFETY: By registering you agree that in the event that your child is having a medical emergency that DYA reserves the right to help your child. Emergency Services will be called immediately and actions given to DYA staff by emergency services will be followed. This includes but is not limited to: CPR, assistance during a seizure, the Heimlich maneuver or using a dislodging device for choking, etc. Parents are under full reasonability for all emergency charges. Discipled Youth Academy and its staff, Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church and its staff and leadership, and NS Invests LLC are not responsible for any injury, medical bills, or other. 
9. NON COMPLIANCE: Repeated violation of the Code of Conduct may result in not being allowed to return to DYA.