Hey there, Parent/Guardian & Student! Welcome to BAND, a free communication app that keeps you and your youth connected to ESCAPE programming. BAND is designed to help everyone stay informed about what’s going on all while making communication easier!
Before giving consent, please review the Q&A section on this form. This will provide you with usage rules and helpful guidance for you and your student. Thank you for your continued support!
Q. Can I post whatever I want on BAND?
A. No. Escape Ministries is committed to fostering a positive, inclusive, and safe environment for everyone. This means that there are things you CAN and CANNOT post.
Additionally, ESCAPE staff will monitor and take disciplinary action, including blocking content, redirects, problem-solving sheets, and dismissals, as needed on the BAND platform.
Q. What can I post?
A. We're on a mission to make BAND a true haven of safety, creativity and fun-filled vibes. Join ESCAPE in promoting this community by sharing:
Positive messages, questions, or reflections. For instance:
- "I'm so excited for Camp Beechpoint!” or “What time can I drop-off my child for today’s field trip?”
- Captivating videos or pictures that capture your creativity, epic memories of good times, or a snap that's worth a thousand words!
- Remember: Only share pictures and videos that you’ve taken or have the right to share. Don’t post on someone else’s behalf. Permission is key!
Q. What posts are NOT allowed?
A. Sharing anything that's shady, tricky, false, or meant for sneaky and illegal activities such as exchange of drugs, vapes, alcohol.
Stay on the right side of the law!
Bullying and intimidation is strictly prohibited on BAND as it goes against our policies and values. It is against the rules to register an account, post photos or comments on the platform with the intention of harassing or bullying someone.
Speech that leads to violent or physical harm or spreads false information based on race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, disabilities, or diseases is absolutely unacceptable.
Sharing pictures displaying any type of nudity, including swimsuit pics or anything too revealing.