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The following pages are the forms required for participation in the Watermark Homeschool Enrichment program & community.

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Watermark Homeschool Enrichment

Handbook Agreement for Families

Watermark Operates under a Guidelines & Regulations Handbook that outlines most of the rules we follow as a Program and Community. We ask that you look over this handbook and agree below. 

The Handbook can be found here.

 Statement of Faith found here

Please read the following statements carefully and sign below to indicate your agreement.

I hereby affirm that I have read the Guidelines and Regulations Handbook. I certify that I consent to and will submit to all religious beliefs and governing policies of the program, including all applicable policies in the Guidelines and Regulations Handbook. 

I understand the standards of the school do not tolerate profanity, obscenity in word or action, dishonor to the Holy Trinity and the Word of God, disrespect to the personnel of the program and other members or students, or continued disobedience to the established policies of the school. 

I understand the activities and classes of Watermark Homeschool Enrichment are engaged by mutual consent. I understand that Watermark Homeschool Enrichment reserves the right to terminate any or all activities and classes at any time. I understand that this Guidelines and Regulations Handbook does not contractually bind Watermark Homeschool Enrichment and is subject to change without notice by decision of Watermark Homeschool Enrichment’s governing body. Admission to Watermark Homeschool Enrichment is a privilege, not a right, and admission for one school year does not guarantee automatic admission for future school years.

Watermark Homeschool Enrichment

Code of Conduct Policy

1.  Policy Inclusions. This Community’s code of conduct is rooted in its sincerely held religious beliefs and is consistent with the following:

• The Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:2-17)
• The Great Commandments as stated by Jesus Christ (Matt. 22:37-40)

2.   Personal Conduct. All persons connected with this ministry community (e.g. employees, volunteers, board members, students, parents of students, etc.) shall hereinafter be referred to as ministry community members. All such ministry community members must conduct their personal affairs so there can be no opportunity for unfavorable reflections upon the Christian beliefs and mission of the ministry, either expressed or implied. The use of common sense, good ethical standards and discretion will guide all who are called into community with the ministry in proper conduct. Failure to maintain reasonable standards is subject to discipline, up to and including termination, from the ministry community. It is expected that all members of our ministry community will conduct themselves in a manner consistent with biblical standards, values, and character.

3.   Rules of Conduct. In every organization where many people interact on a regular basis, some specific rules and policies are necessary to establish acceptable standards of conduct, assure fair treatment of all members of the community, and enhance the smooth operation of the organization. Ministry community members are expected to become familiar with and abide by the standards outlined in this policy. The purpose of these rules is to maintain a community environment that protects the safety and dignity of each community member without placing unreasonable restrictions on anyone. These rules apply to all community members and in all spaces occupied by the community whether on-campus or at any community event/function/field trip or activity. 

Ministry community members are expected to model appropriate behavior and conduct both on and off-campus and model relationships that demonstrate a growing Christ-likeness manifested in a lifestyle that serves and gives itself to reconcile others. Ministry community members are also expected to model appropriate language on and off-campus and model speech that demonstrates a growing Christ-likeness (Ephesians 5:4). Ministry community members shall maintain appropriate attitudes of concern for others. Problems concerning ministry community members’ roles, relationships, and professional conduct should first be handled directly with the person involved. If a satisfactory resolution cannot be concluded, the matter should move up the relevant chain of responsibility. Specifically, ministry community members shall respect the integrity and confidences of other community members and those outside of our community attending any of our ministry’s functions. Ministry community members are expected to operate within their respective roles. 

In summary, Christian ethics demand that ministry community members act in love and integrity, in confidentiality, and in alignment with the mission/purpose of this ministry.

4.  Inappropriate Conduct. Violation of ministry rules and policies may result in an oral warning, a written warning, and/or termination of a member’s role in the ministry community. There is no requirement that discipline be progressive or that a warning be given prior to demotion or any other disciplinary action, including discharge from the ministry community. Set forth below are some examples of misconduct which will not be tolerated by the ministry. This list is not exhaustive and examples are not listed in order of seriousness.

• Falsification of personnel and/or student records and information or other ministry records.
• Dating, or otherwise becoming romantically involved with, anyone under legal age.
• Engaging in any activity which a ministry community member knows, or has reason to know, will adversely affect the mission of the ministry.
• Engaging in sexual acts and/or relationships outside the confines of biblical marriage between one man and one woman.
• Deliberate damage or destruction of any ministry property or property used by the ministry or the property of any ministry community member or property of any outside event/function/field trip or activity the community has facilitated use of.
• Engaging in criminal conduct.
• Insubordination, including but not limited to, failure or refusal to obey the orders or instructions of a supervisor, teacher, or other ministry leader, or the use of abusive or threatening language toward a supervisor, teacher, or other ministry leader.
• Using abusive language at any time on campus or at an event/function/field trip or activity the community is participating in.
• Wearing unprofessional or inappropriate styles of dress (including dressing in such a way as to willfully reject one’s sex assigned at birth (Gen. 1:27)).
• Violation of any safety, health, security or ministry policies, rules or procedures.
• Committing a fraudulent act or a breach of trust under any circumstances.
• Unlawful harassment including harassment of a sexual nature (with the understanding that this ministry reserves the right to operate according to its sincerely held religious beliefs about biblical marriage and sexuality and therefore does not define “harassment” as including any enforcement of, or adherence to, its biblical principles and expectations in the areas of marriage, sexuality, dress, and discipline).
• Engaging in behavior that suggests a willful violation of the religious beliefs and practices of the ministry.
• If a ministry community member has any doubt about whether certain conduct will constitute behavior that suggests a willful violation of the religious beliefs and practices of the ministry, the community member should ask an appropriate ministry leader.

In addition, by signing below, ministry community member acknowledges they have read, understood, and agree to abide by this Christian Code of Conduct and that this ministry reserves the right to discipline said community member (up to and including termination from the community) for any action(s) in violation of this Code of Conduct. 

This Code of Conduct Policy applies to the Family Representative as well as all family members participating in the ministry community in any capacity. As the Family Representative you agree to hold accountable, or be held accountable for, the conduct of the members in your household.

Watermark Homeschool Enrichment 

Physical Privacy & Sexuality Policy

I. PURPOSE
In light of Watermark Homeschool Enrichment’s statement of faith, stance on marriage and sexuality, and Guidelines & Regulations Handbook, and in recognition of personal physical privacy rights and the need to ensure individual safety and maintain school discipline, this policy is enacted to advise members of the Watermark Homeschool Enrichment community of their duties with regard to use of restrooms, locker rooms, showers, and any other Watermark Homeschool Enrichment facilities or sanctioned locations where individuals may be undressed in the presence of others. 

II. DEFINITIONS
“Sex” means the biological condition of being male or female as determined at birth.

“Member of the Watermark Homeschool Enrichment community” means any Watermark Homeschool Enrichment employee, volunteer, student, parent, or visitor.

III. SINCERELY-HELD RELIGIOUS BELIEF ON SEXUALITY
Watermark Homeschool Enrichment’s sincerely-held religious belief is that God wonderfully and immutably creates each person as either male or female, and that these two distinct, complementary sexes together reflect the image and nature of God (Gen. 1:26-27). Rejection of one’s sex is a rejection of the image of God within that person. 

IV. POLICY
Notwithstanding any other policy, Watermark Homeschool Enrichment’s restrooms, locker rooms, and showers designated for one sex shall only be used by members of that sex.

In any other Watermark Homeschool Enrichment facilities or settings where members of the Watermark Homeschool Enrichment community may be undressed in the presence of others (e.g., changing costumes during school theatrical productions, sports, etc), Watermark Homeschool Enrichment shall provide separate, private areas designated for use by members of the Watermark Homeschool Enrichment community based on their sex.

Watermark Homeschool Enrichment recognizes there may be instances where members of the Watermark Homeschool Enrichment community experience disparity between their sex and their feelings about their sex. This disparity can motivate them to behave in ways contrary to God’s Word and His plan for their lives. Watermark Homeschool Enrichment encourages members of the Watermark Homeschool Enrichment community who are struggling with their sexual identity to seek help from their pastor and other trained professionals who might best assist them in clarifying and defining their sexual identity in accordance with God’s Word.  

Watermark Homeschool Enrichment will at all times interact with members of the Watermark Homeschool Enrichment community according to their sex. A member of the school community who wishes to express a gender other than his or her sex is understood to be rejecting the truth and the image of God within that person.  Biblical Christianity requires the body of Christ to compassionately dwell in the truth and assist those we love in doing the same (Eph. 4:15).

A member of the Watermark Homeschool Enrichment community who openly and unrepentantly rejects their sex, either in or out of school, is rejecting the image of God within that person – behavior that dishonors the Holy Trinity and the Word of God. Such behavior constitutes a person’s failure to adhere to their commitment to abide by the behavioral standards established by Watermark Homeschool Enrichment which is cause for terminating their privilege of membership in the Watermark Homeschool Enrichment community.

To preserve the function and integrity of Watermark Homeschool Enrichment and to provide a biblical role model to members of the Watermark Homeschool Enrichment community and the community-at-large, it is imperative that all members of the Watermark Homeschool Enrichment community agree to and abide by this policy.

V. POSTING
Copies of this policy shall be provided to all Watermark Homeschool Enrichment employees, volunteers, students, and parents.

Watermark Homeschool Enrichment
Waiver of Liability

I, {name} (Family Representative), an agent for myself and family members, the Releasor, being of lawful age, on behalf of my family hereby pledge to obey all the rules set forth by the Enrichment Program and the host church which are set up for the purpose of keeping order and for the protection of the students and families from injury. I recognize that a risk of injury is involved in some activities and that my adherence to these rules and instructors directions and instruction is required. In consideration of being permitted to join the Enrichment Programs activities, the undersigned, for himself/herself, any personal representatives, heirs and next of kin, hereby acknowledges, aggress and represents the following:

1. The undersigned hereby releases, waives, discharge not to sue Program, teachers, or admin and the host church (referred to as the “releasees”) from all liability to the undersigned, his/her personal representatives, assigns, heirs and next to kin for any loss, damage and any claim or demands therefore on account of injury to the person or property or resulting in injury or death of the undersigned, whether caused by negligence of the Releasees or otherwise while the undersigned is participating in any camp activities;

2. The undersigned hereby agrees to indemnify and save and hold harmless the Releasees from any loss, liability, damage or costs they may incur due to the undersigned participation in the Program activities wither caused by negligence of the Releasees or otherwise against all liability claims, judgments or demands from damages arising from accidents or injuries of the undersigned;

3. The undersigned hereby assumes full responsibility for and risk of bodily injury, death or property damage due to the negligence of the Releasees or otherwise while participating in any Program activities;

4. The undersigned also releases the for profit and non-profit organization whose facilities are used from all liability claims, judgments or demands from damages arising from accidents or injuries of the undersigned whether caused by the negligence of the facility owner/operator or otherwise while the undersigned is in, upon, or about the premises or any facilities therein where camps activities are ongoing;

5. The undersigned hereby acknowledges that they have medical insurance or is self-insured and does not and will not expect camps to pay for any medical bills or any expenses of any kind as a results of Releaser participation in any Program activity; and

6. The undersigned hereby acknowledges that their participation in any Program activity is on a voluntary basis and no promises or guarantees have been made to the undersigned Releaser

The Undersigned further expressly agrees that the forgoing RELEASE and WAIVER OF LIABILITY AGREEMENT is intended to be as broad and as inclusive as permitted by the laws of the state of Florida and if that any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall notwithstanding, continue in full legal force in effect. The undersigned has read and voluntarily signs this release and waiver of liability agreement and further agrees that no oral representations, statements or inducement apart from the foregoing written agreement has been made.

Watermark Homeschool Enrichment

Family Medical Release Form

I, {name} (Family Representative) acknowledge that my participation in Watermark Homeschool Enrichment is voluntary and may include involvement in activities that require travel or physical exertion. I acknowledge that some activities carry with them the possibility of unforeseen accidents, health hazards and medical emergencies that may result in property damage, bodily injury, or death. I agree to the following:

• I understand that if I desire to limit my participation in any activity, I will submit my wishes in writing to Watermark prior to the event.
• I hereby take the following action for myself, my executors, administrators, heir, next of kin, successors and assigns:
  1. I waive, release and discharge from any and all claims of liability for death or personal injury of any kind, which arise out of, or relate to, my participation in Watermark activities, the following persons or entities: Watermark, its volunteers, representatives, or agents, the host church, its pastors, employees, volunteers, or representatives or agents of any of the above;
  2.  I agree not to sue any of the persons or entities mentioned above for any of the claims or liabilities that I have waived, released, or discharged herein;
  3.  In the event of gross negligence on the part of Watermark or the host church, their staff or volunteers, I agree to settle any dispute by means of Christian arbitration;
  4.  I indemnify and hold harmless the persons or entities mentioned above from any claims made or liabilities assessed against them as a result of my actions. I hereby assume the risk of my participating in all Watermark activities.

I hereby authorize any licensed physician, emergency medical technician, hospital, or other medical or healthcare facility to treat the named herein for the purposes of attempting to treat or relieve an injury received. I authorize any such provider to perform all procedures deemed medically advisable in attempting to treat or relieve any such injury. I consent to the administration of anesthesia if deemed advisable. I realize and appreciate that there is a possibility of complications and unforeseen consequences in any medical treatment, and I assume any such risk. I understand that attempts will be made to contact my emergency contact in the most expeditious way possible. Permission is also granted to Watermark representatives to provide the needed emergency treatment prior to the admission to a medical facility.

Please Review The following information, By signing below you agree to use this information and its accuracy: 

Family Representative Name: {name}

Family Representative Phone: {phoneNumber}

Family Representative Email: {email}

Family Representative Address: {address}

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We are so grateful to have you be a part of Watermark this year and are looking forward to making great memories with you and your family! 

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