Heartwood School Code of Conduct

Below is a copy of our Code of Conduct, which students are required to sign upon arrival before participating in any of our courses. Parent or guardian signatures are required for any students under 18 years of age.

TFG Heartwood leadership and staff are committed to providing a vibrant learning environment at the Heartwood School, and welcoming people from as many diverse backgrounds as possible. We expect our courses to be a respectful, harassment-free environment for all people.

In that spirit, the staff, participants, students, instructors, and the operations manager are expected to:

• Exercise consideration and respect in their speech and actions. All conversations should be professional, respectful, and considerate of other parties' points of view. Disagreements may happen and contribute to solving problems. Do not make it personal.
• Be respectful of personal space and boundaries. Remember that the boundaries of good taste, humor, personal space, and physical interaction differ from person to person.
• Recognize that who you are interacting with defines the standard of behavior for how they are to be treated, not you.
• Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior. Harassment or inappropriate behavior may include, but is not limited to:
• Sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic, or otherwise discriminatory language or jokes;
• Physical intimidation, stalking, or following;
• Sustained disruption of talks or events;
• Unwelcome sexual attention (this includes sexualized comments or jokes, innapropriate touching, groping, and unwelcome sexual advances); or
• Advocating for, or encouraging any of the above behavior.
• Actively, non-violently discourage and curtail any such observed behavior as described above unless they too are feeling threatened.

Reporting a Problem

Be mindful of your surroundings and of your fellow participants. Immediately alert Heartwood Staff, the operations manager, or the executive director if you observe what you assess to be a dangerous situation, someone in distress, or violations of this Code of Conduct.

Corrective Actions

All infractions will result in consequences. Corrective action or disciplinary action will be taken; actions may include one or more of the following but are not limited to:

• An apology;
• Special training;
• A warning;
• Suspension;
• Dismissal;
• Termination; or
• Police or legal action.

By singing this Code of Conduct, I aknowledge that I have read, agree to, and will abide by the terms set forth herein.

By:

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