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Valley Central Alternative Education Program
Community Behavior Expectation Contract

This document is an agreement the Valley Central Alternative Education Program and ___________________________. The student agrees to abide by the following conditions.

1) Student will cooperate with the alternative education program staff at all times. Student will follow the instructions and directions of the staff.
2) Student will treat all members (students and staff) of the alternative education community with respect at all times.
3) Student will agree not to talk about drug or alcohol use while in class unless it is during group meetings or has relevance to a class discussion
4) Student will agree to not talk about fighting. This includes fights involving other students not attending the alternative education program.
5) Student will agree to use appropriate language at all times in the alternative education program . This includes the bus to and from the alternative education program.
6) Student will agree to not make racist comments while in alternative education program.
7) Student understands that policy for listening to music is a privilege. If the student wishes to listen to music they must follow the conditions established by the staff. Failure to follow those conditions will result in the loss of the privilege.
8) Student agrees to respect the property and members of the Trinity Lutheran Church.
9) Student will only bring in cans or sealed drinks with Lunch. Bottles must be opened in front of the staff.
10) Students who break or destroy property of the alternative education program or the Trinity Lutheran Church will be charged for the damages.
11) Student will notify the alternative education program if they will be absent.
12) Student will not threaten, intimidate, or tease other students.
13) Student agrees to work to the best of his/her ability each day.
14) Student understands the all community behavior expectations apply to the bus to and from the alternative education program.
15) Student will not use cell phones during the school day. The phone should be turned off during class time. Any student who needs to make a phone call can use the program phone.
16) Student will not touch other people or their belongings. This includes play fighting.
17) Student will make sure they are in the presence of a staff member at all times.
18) Student agrees to seek appropriate remedies to conflicts with other students or staff.
19) Student agrees follow any other rules established by the program staff throughout the year.

Students who fail to abide by the above conditions may be subject to the loss of privileges, a behavior referral, and/or a phone call home. Students who are suspended will be required to have a meeting with parents and staff to discuss their status in the alternative education program. Students who can not abide by the program rules may be dismissed from the program.

I have read the above contract and understand what is expected of me. I also understand the consequences if I do not meet these conditions.

Student Signature: _______________________________________ Date: ______
Parent Signature: ________________________________________ Date: _______
Alternative Education Program Staff: _________________________ Date: ______