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Expectations of Students

TL;DR for Students

  • Walk calmly, speak quietly, and clean up after yourself.
  • Stay in assigned areas and leave rooms cleaner than you found them.
  • Sign in when you arrive and sign out if you leave—every time.
  • No PDA, profanity, or wandering without adult supervision.
  • Dress modestly—no pajamas except on spirit days.
  • Respect the church facility—it’s provided at no charge.

Behavior Expectations

  • Walk, don’t run. Keep your voice low and be courteous to others.
  • Stay in approved RSHA areas. Clean up after yourself at all times.
  • Enjoy fellowship between classes, but this is a learning environment first.
  • Non-academy guests are only allowed with director approval.

Sign-In / Sign-Out Policy

  • Sign in every time you arrive on campus, even if returning from a break or lunch.
  • Sign out any time you leave campus—even briefly—and sign back in when you return.
  • Students who drive must follow their parents’ arrival and departure rules.
  • Parents of student drivers must notify RSHA if their student is authorized to manage their own sign-in/out. The student must follow all procedures.
  • Taking another student off-site requires written parent permission and informing the welcome table.

Drop-Off Policy

  • Students 13 and older may be dropped off for the day.
  • This is a privilege, not a right—students must be able to regulate their behavior without constant adult oversight.
  • RSHA may require parent presence or revoke enrollment if a student cannot follow rules and expectations.

Student Supervision

  • Students under 13 must have an adult, parent, or guardian physically on campus who is directly responsible for them.
  • If that adult is not the student’s parent or legal guardian, written permission must be provided to RSHA.
  • This written permission must authorize a named adult, sibling (17+), or guardian to supervise and transport (pick up) the student.

Conduct and Relationships

  • Keep relationships private. Public displays of affection are discouraged.
  • Do not use profanity, inappropriate jokes, or take God’s name in vain.
  • Always remain visible to adults—never be alone in unsupervised spaces.

Dress Code

  • Dress modestly—cover shoulders, thighs, and midriff. No offensive graphics or text.
  • Students should make every reasonable effort to ensure that undergarments are not visible.
  • High school students should dress like they’re attending a job or college class.
  • Pajamas are only allowed on designated spirit days and must still meet all modesty and appropriateness standards regarding coverage, words, and graphics.
  • Dress code violations will be handled discreetly; alternate clothing may be required.

Respect for the Facility

  • The church provides the space rent-free. We only pay a cleaning fee.
  • Treat the building and property with care. Report any damage immediately.
  • Students and families may be responsible for repairs if damage occurs.

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Updated: April 23, 2025

Meeting at West Salem Baptist

Mondays

500 Turner Rd
Salem, VA 24153

Church Phone:

(540) 389-2129