Other offenses that may lead to dismissal include, but are not limited to: theft, dishonesty, slander, profanity, vulgarity, smoking, recreational drug use, public displays of affection (PDA), sexual contact, and use of pornography.
Attire Policy
Modesty is our policy. Shorts should be longer than a child's fingertips when arms are resting at the sides. Skirts or dresses should have shorts or pants underneath due to the active nature of our program. Students should not wear overly tight clothes, or clothing with rude or inappropriate sayings or images. Shirts must cover the entire midriff. Please be aware of undergarments not showing when bending over or through loose shorts legs when sitting down.
Dating and Public Display of Affection Policy
Mighty Roots Academy is a small community with students interacting together in multiple courses over an extended period of time and even many years. For this reason, friendship is encouraged over dating. Many of the same qualities that create a healthy dating relationship are also qualities of a strong friendship. Friendship is a great way to explore these characteristics in a safe way that does not lead to regret or awkwardness, for the student and those who have to be in courses with them. Mighty Roots Academy does not support or forbid dating relationships between students. Public displays of affection (PDA), however, between students on campus ARE strictly forbidden (SEE BEHAVIOR POLICY). This includes holding hands and kissing (of any kind).
Electronics Policy
Students are allowed to bring electronic devices at their own risk. We see some electronic devices as tools for learning and it is acceptable for them to be used as such. It will not be permitted as entertainment or as distractions in class time. Learning Guides can further define device policy for their own courses. The use of electronic devices is not allowed at all during Discovery Play.
Solicitation of Goods and Services
The selling of any goods or services (i.e., Girl Scout cookies, tutoring, raffle tickets, MLMs, etc is not permitted on school premises or via school communications unless associated with a Mighty Roots Academy sponsored function. Exceptions may be given if pre-approved by the Board of Directors. Reproduction and use of Mighty Roots Academy class materials are for Mighty Roots Academy courses only and are not to be used for outside courses. The reproduction, adaptation, distribution, or use of any part or parts of course materials for commercial purposes (ex., for a similar course) without prior written permission from the director or board of Mighty Roots Academy is forbidden.
Attitude of Respect
A vital component of a learning atmosphere is respect. This includes respect for the tasks that we at Mighty Roots Academy are doing, respect for the adults who are there to guide us, and respect for those