e. All students assigned discipline work hours are to report to the assigned work area at the designated time. Skipping assigned work hours will be considered the equivalent of skipping a required activity. f. Discipline work hours may not be rescheduled. Those who are sick should see their RD to get reassigned. 5. Campusing a. At times, students may be campused in addition to serving discipline work hours. b. A student who is campused is not permitted to leave campus without permission from the Deans. c. Campusing cancels out any previously granted special permission. 6. D-point appeals All disciplinary actions may be respectfully appealed as follows: c. Appeals related to Service or Ministry Assignments are to be brought to the Ministry Department. d. Appeals related to classroom and academics are to be brought to the Academic Department. e. Denied appeals may be brought to the respective Ministry and Student Life Deans if necessary. Students dismissed for disciplinary reasons: 1. Will be required to leave campus as soon as possible and may not be permitted to mix with other students. 2. May not be permitted to return for a period of time in order to provide an opportunity for growth under the ministry of their local church. 3. May have to sign an agreement that outlines the conditions for re-enrollment. In each case, a student must reapply. Conditions to re-enroll may include but are not limited, to the following: a. Engage in biblical counseling. A positive recommendation will be required from the counselor. b. Demonstration of the fruit of repentance by a change of lifestyle and/or attitude. c. Active involvement in a local church and regular time in the Word of God. d. The following are examples of the types of behaviors that may result in disciplinary action or dismissal: × Sexual immorality × Harassment, including sexual harassment, assault, and stalking × Possession and/or consumption of alcohol, use of tobacco, use of drugs, or abuse of a substance otherwise legal or association with those doing the same × Theft or possession of stolen property × Violence or threat thereof to others or to oneself × Hazing × Unauthorized possession or use of a weapon (see Word of Life Firearms Policy) × Violation of Florida State or Federal criminal codes. This would include the possession of, trafficking in, or distribution of illegal drugs or alcohol × Willful propagation of doctrinal error or teachings which are contrary to Word of Life's Statement of Faith × Failure to comply with written or verbal directives from staff or faculty in the performance of their duties × Repeated dishonesty, including, but not limited to cheating, plagiarism, falsification of information on official documents, lying to a staff member during an inquiry, and forgery. × Frequent disciplinary problems or an uncooperative/rebellious spirit × Unauthorized possession, duplication, or use of keys to any campus or camp premises or buildings × Academic deficiency as described in the Academic section of the handbook × Repeated failure to attend classes, service assignments and/or ministry. a. Appeals must be made within 48 hours of receiving the D-point(s). b. Appeals related to dorm life are to be brought to your Resident Director. e. Students who are dismissed are responsible for getting their personal belongings home within two weeks. Word of Life staff and students are not responsible for packing and shipping their belongings. After two weeks, all belongings that remain on Word of Life property will be considered abandoned and will be donated or discarded. E. Communication with Parents We encourage students to maintain regular communication with their parents. The preferred form of communication is when students assume responsibility for themselves as adults by contacting their parents regarding their own personal circumstances whether they are related to academics, health, or discipline. Under certain conditions, the Student Life Department may ask students to contact their parents. D. Dismissal
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