Integrity Dance Arts
Parent & Student Studio Handbook

“Integrity Dance Arts desires to come alongside families in the equipping of their students to discover their giftedness and unique God-given purpose so that they may use those giftings in the local church.”

Mission Statement
Integrity Dance Arts, “IDA”, exists to provide high-quality dance instruction and training for K-12 students within a wholesome, Christ-centered environment.

Affiliation Statement
Integrity Dance Arts, “IDA”, is a subsidiary of its parent company, Integrity Arts & Education INC. IDA is a non-profit after-school program for the purpose of supporting the mission and vision of its parent company.

Vision Statement
Integrity Dance Arts provides an outstanding spiritual and educational environment thoroughly preparing students to fulfill God’s purpose for their lives and equipping them to achieve their God-given potential. Recognizing that the Arts influence culture and worldview, we desire our students to cultivate excellence and experiences vital to advancing the kingdom of God through the Arts.

Statement of Faith
● We believe the Bible to be the only inspired, infallible, authoritative, inerrant word of God. 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:20-21
● We believe that there is only one God, eternally existent in three persons; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Genesis 1:1, John 1:1, John 10:30-38
● We believe in the virgin birth of Jesus Christ, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory. Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:23, Luke 1:35, Hebrews 4:15, Hebrews 7:25, Hebrews 9:12, John 2:11, John 11:25, Colossians 1:14, Acts 1:11, Revelation 19:11-16
● We believe that God is the Creator of all things and that humanity is created in the image of God with a God-defined identity. Genesis 1:1, Genesis 1:26-28, Genesis 5:1-2, Colossians 1:16-17
● We believe God created one race, Adam’s race. Though there are many nationalities, cultures, languages, and creeds, we believe that all mankind is equal and unable to reach God alone; therefore, God purposed to reach man through the Second Adam, Jesus Christ. Genesis 1:27, Romans 3:9-20, Romans 5:12-19, 1 Corinthians 15:45-49, Galatians 3:28
● We believe that all mankind is sinful, and totally depraved by nature and that spiritual regeneration by the Holy Spirit is essential and an absolute necessity for salvation.
Romans 3:10-12, Romans 3:23, John 3:16-19, John 5:24, John 6:44, Ephesians 2:8-9, Titus 3:5-6
● We believe in the continuing ministry of the Holy Spirit. By whose indwelling and empowering, the Christian is enabled to live a godly life. Ephesians 4:30, Ephesians 5:18, 1 Corinthians 3:16, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
● We believe God, the Creator, determines gender at conception. Neither culture nor individual can redefine their gender or redefine God’s design for sexual relationships. Marriage between one natural man and one natural woman has not only been God’s plan from the beginning, but also is the closest human representation of Christ’s relationship with His Church. Genesis 2:24, Ephesians 5:22-33, Hebrews 13:4
● We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord and the gathering together to live out the “one another” passages to be the Church. Romans 8:9, 1 Corinthians 12:12-13, Galatians 3:26-28
● We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost, those who are saved to eternal life and those who are lost unto eternal damnation. 1 Corinthians 15:20-28, Revelation 20:11-15

Statement of Confidentiality
Integrity Dance Arts strives to maintain strict rules of confidentiality. Information the parent gives us concerning their child will remain strictly confidential. Anyone who is not affiliated with IDA will not have access to information regarding the child without the parent’s express permission and consent. Reciprocally, we ask and insist that all parents, instructors, and volunteers not share someone else’s personal information (including but not limited to: phone numbers, email addresses, street addresses, circumstantial information, or any other personal information of any kind) without their express permission and consent. This would be considered gossip and will not be tolerated, as it can create an environment that is destructive and not God-honoring.

Statement of Sexual Misconduct
In relying on the teachings of Scripture, IDA believes that the Bible prohibits sexual immorality of any type, including but not limited to: pornography, homosexuality, adultery, or any other sexual activity outside of the marriage of one natural man and one natural woman. On those occasions in which a family or student is acting in opposition to the beliefs and lifestyle that the Bible teaches while on campus or participating in an IDA calendared event, IDA reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to refuse admission to an applicant or to terminate the enrollment of a current student. This includes, but is not limited to: verbal consent of, gesturing, practicing, condoning, or supporting any form of alternative lifestyle, sexually explicit content, sexual immorality, practicing or promoting a homosexual lifestyle or alternative gender identity, or otherwise having the inability to support the principles of IDA as set forth throughout this handbook.

Philosophy of Education
Integrity Dance Arts is an educational institution that provides a high level of technique and training in several dance disciplines. As a Christian dance academy, we adhere to the historical, biblical Christian faith, allowing students to express worship to their Creator through the art of dance. Our training philosophy is to have the heart and attitude of excellence, which is demonstrated in our limited class sizes and focus on technique.

SPIRITUAL OBJECTIVES
● To create a safe and Christ-centered environment for students to express their faith with like-minded peers
● To train students to use their giftedness for the glory of the Lord and in their local church ● To pour into students the beauty that comes when we use our talent for His divine purpose
● To arm students with the skills and techniques needed to use their talents to make an impact in the Arts for the Lord.
● To teach students to wisely discern what is wholesome and honorable in an industry that doesn't always point people toward holiness.

TECHNICAL OBJECTIVES
● To teach students dance history, and to identify dance forms
● To help students dissect and analyze movement sequences, spatial elements, and timing.
● Students will be encouraged to learn to choreograph, trust their God given creative instinct by incorporating techniques learned on composition and dance structure
● Students will learn the art of performing and doing so with excellence as unto the Lord, they will demonstrate the technical proficiency learned in class, and use it with their own artistic expression
● Students will be encouraged to use the beautiful mind that God has given them to discuss dance, its cultural significance, and its ability to be used as an expression of worship
● Vocabulary expansion. Students will learn the proper terms and definitions for movements being taught.

SOCIAL OBJECTIVES
● To train students to be observant, service-oriented individuals.
● To model for students how to shape the culture rather than conform to it.
● To establish the honorable institution of true friendship as demonstrated in scripture.
● To encourage students to seek ways to contribute to their community.

PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL OBJECTIVES
● To rejoice in the uniqueness of others as God created them.
● To understand that we are stewards of the temple of God.
● To model respect for and contentment in the frailties and limitations of the human body.
● To seek physical and mental health in order to accomplish God’s calling.

Parent Expectations
Parents are the most important people in a child’s life. Integrity Dance Arts exists to partner with families in the biblical mandate to rear children in the fear and admonition of the Lord. The studio recognizes the vital role parents play in their child’s education. Parental support and involvement play a major role in both your child’s education but also in the success and atmosphere at Integrity Dance Arts.
Unity is the goal here in both support of administrative vision and decisions, but also of the staff and fellow parents. Gossip and dissension will not be tolerated but will be handled according to Matthew 18 as well as our “Address Concerns” policy listed further down. Below are some of the ways you can offer support to IDA faculty and the IDA student body:
● Pray for IDA, Administration, IDA instructors, staff, and students.
● Encourage a positive attitude and spirit towards IDA and IDA Faculty
● Willingly partner with IDA, its faculty, and its Administration in carrying out the studio’s mission.
● Read and explain the studio handbook to your child.
● Attend parent/IDA instructor conferences, if requested by your child’s IDA instructor.
● Attend Parent Orientation.
● Keep in touch with your child’s IDA instructor.
● Stay updated on IDA events and information by checking Facebook, the studio website, and reading papers sent home.
● Get involved when needed! Help IDA build a beautiful dance community that is unique and different

Student Expectations
Integrity Dance Arts is a place where the Holy Spirit is invited to dwell. Therefore, students are to be cognizant of the attitudes, spirit, and actions they bring into this space. Student expectations include, but are not limited to:
● Honesty
● Courtesy and respect for fellow students and their property.
● Respect for faculty and Administration.
● Respect for IDA property.
● Maintain a helpful and caring attitude.
● Maintain healthy and God-honoring conversations with everyone, including:
○ During IDA Studio Days
○ At IDA Events
○ IDA Student Group Chats and Social Media Platforms
● Exhibit personal responsibility for their space and belongings.
● Exhibit personal responsibility for one's own attitude and actions.
● Exhibit personal responsibility for their choices and the consequences of those choices.
● Challenge themselves to soar beyond mediocrity in all endeavors.
General Rules
The following rules are observed to maintain a safe and productive learning environment.
● No personal electronic devices are allowed out during class unless requested by the child’s IDA instructors.
● Cell phones must be put away at the beginning of the class and will be stored in the student’s bag, unless directed by an IDA instructor or Administration to take it out.
● AirPods, earbuds, or headphones of any kind are not to be used during classes at IDA.
● Students may not leave for the parking lot during studio hours without permission from IDA Administration.
● Students may not leave the studio grounds without written permission.
● Students must abide by the internet use policy.
● Violence, both physical and verbal, is not allowed and will not be tolerated. Any threatening or profane comments by students or parents, either verbally or in writing, are not allowed and could result in disciplinary action or expulsion.
● Studio property shall be protected. Defacing or damaging studio property, which is malicious or careless in nature, will result in appropriate disciplinary action and the replacement of such property by the student and/or parents or legal guardian.
● Disruptions in class, unruly behavior, or disrespectful speech/actions are not tolerated and will result in appropriate disciplinary action.
● Public displays of affection or aggression are not permissible in any circumstances, as a hands-off policy is to be followed at all times. No Exceptions. If repeatedly disregarded, this will result in disciplinary action.
● Buying or selling anything aside from studio-approved fundraiser items is not permitted on campus or in the parking lot.
● Smoking or vaping on or off campus is prohibited.
● Students are not to be in possession of any material considered to be a drug or alcohol, and this will result in disciplinary action or expulsion.
● Students may not bring weapons of any kind on campus, which will result in disciplinary action or expulsion.
● Theft of any kind will result in disciplinary action.
● Sexual misconduct, sexual gesturing, possession, or viewing of pornographic material is not allowed and will result in disciplinary action or expulsion.
● Students may not proselytize for any non-Christian religion or alternative lifestyle contrary to the Statement of Faith listed above.

Procedure for Parents Addressing Concerns
Occasionally, during the course of the year, misunderstandings or concerns can arise. This is often the result of a lack of communication between those involved or an inaccurate perception of events and motives. IDA adopts the following policy for addressing issues based on the reconciliation principles found in Scripture. Matt. 18:10-35, Luke 17:3-4, Galatians 6:1-2, Colossians 3:13, 2 Timothy 4:2, James 5:19-20
1. Contact the IDA instructor, staff member, or parent involved and address the concern involving your student with them directly by speaking with them face-to-face or by setting up a conference via phone call or Zoom call.
2. If the concern is not resolved, contact IDA Administration to set an appointment with the appropriate administrator so that we and the other involved party can resolve the matter together.
3. After speaking with the IDA Administration, if the problem still has not been resolved, the family and Administration can then determine if the IDA is the right fit for the student/family.
Remember, the goal is forgiveness and reconciliation, and not being vindicated. This Biblical process intends to turn potential enemies into confident allies through patience, love, compassion, and gentleness.
Procedure for Addressing Student Behavior & Disciplinary Actions
IDA’s Admin Team and instructors all understand that everyone can have a bad day and make poor choices from time to time as we all grow in our relationship with Christ and mature as believers. The process below will define how we handle behavioral issues:
1. 1st Offense - a verbal warning and conversation with student + an email will be sent to the parent(s)
2. 2nd Offense - disciplinary action will be taken, which can include, but is not limited to: an email sent to parent(s), restitution to the offended party, parent/student conference with IDA Administration, and/or suspension with a phone call to parent(s).
3. 3rd/Continued Offenses - If the behavior continues and the student has not demonstrated change toward abiding by the standards and procedures of the IDA Handbook and Administration, the student may receive an additional suspension or it could result in expulsion as the student may not be fit for IDA at that time.
Please Note: This is a general procedure of how we handle behavioral issues with students. Depending on the severity of the offense, IDA holds the right to modify this procedure for the safety and health of the student(s) involved and the environment of Integrity Dance Arts as a whole.

Admissions
Integrity Dance Arts does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, nationality, or ethnic origin in its admission, educational, or fine art policies. Although it is our desire to welcome all students to IDA, we do not have the resources to offer special accommodations to meet the needs of students with exceptionalities. If a student is unable to assimilate into and engage with the IDA classroom environment with same-aged peers without special accommodations, IDA would not be able to admit that student.
As a private institution, Integrity Dance Arts reserves the right to set its own standards for student conduct, dress, and student expulsion. Admission to IDA is a privilege. Therefore, the studio maintains the right to admit only those students whose parents agree to partner with IDA for the purpose of providing a high standard of dance education with Christ at its core.
Final decisions concerning acceptance will be decided by IDA Administration, which reserves the right to refuse admission to any student whose enrollment would not be beneficial to him or the studio.

Admissions Criteria
IDA offers priority enrollment for presently hired IDA instructors’ students, provided the privilege is exercised within the early enrollment period. IDA will then extend priority enrollment to all returning students/families before opening enrollment to new students. All parents/guardians of students enrolling at IDA must read this handbook in its entirety and sign a statement agreeing to support and aid in the enforcement of the handbook.

Admissions Procedure
Below is a general outline of the admissions procedure for Integrity Dance Arts:
● Step One: The parent/guardian will need to review the studio website for all important information concerning the prospective student, such as Tuition & Fees, Classes & Schedule, Policies & Procedures, etc.
● Step Two: If, after prayerful consideration, the parent determines that their student should attend Integrity Dance Arts, please click the Enroll Now link on the Admissions page to fill out all family/student information
● Step Three: The parent will need to read the Studio Handbook and click the Parent Acknowledgment link to affirm and sign their adherence to the policies, procedures, and philosophy of Integrity Dance Arts.
● Step Four: Once all links have been clicked and completed, the parent can finish the registration process by submitting the Registration Fee, which will be sent after an approved and completed registration
Admissions Documents
Please provide the following documents at the time of registration. This information will be kept on file in the studio office. Forms provided by Integrity Dance Arts can be located on the studio website.
● Medical/Injury Waiver (found on the IDA website under the Admissions Tab)
● Credit Card on file (this will only be charged in case of late payment)

Skill Level Placement
Dance is a skill that builds upon the development and foundation of the previous skills mastered. Therefore, for example, an older student may be at a lower skill level than a younger student, depending on training, development, and mastery of foundational skills and techniques. IDA Faculty will confer and decide on the skill level for each student after 1-3 sessions in a class. Parents should understand that IDA’s Skill Matrix may be different from other studios and could reflect a lower skill level name than the name of the skill level from the student’s previous studio.
Parents will adhere to and accept the assessment of IDA faculty for their student(s), as IDA instructors are the experts in dance. Acceptance into any skill level does not constitute automatic acceptance into the next skill level the following year. Skill level placement is held at the sole discretion of IDA Administration and Faculty.

Tuition and Fees
Payments may be made via check, debit, or through Step Up to the registrar/finance operator, or online through SquarePay via auto-draft from your credit or debit card. Checks should be made to Integrity Arts & Education Inc. Fees, such as Registration Fee, Costume Fee, Recital Fee, etc, are non-refundable with no exceptions.

Tuition Payment Term Options:
● Annual Payment - Pay full tuition in September
● Semi-Annual Payment - Pay half of the tuition in September and half in January
● 9-Month Payment Plan - Pay 9 equal installments due on the 1st of each month and late after the 5th of each month from September - May.
Though IDA provides several tuition payment options, all parents are required to keep a signed CC Authorization Contract on file. The CC Authorization Contract from SquarePay allows IDA to charge the tuition costs automatically on the 1st of each month, if the parent has opted to pay via credit or debit card. All credit card payments, whether one-time or pre-authorized drafts, will incur a 3.5% convenience fee for the digital service.
However, if the parent opts to pay by check, the CC Authorization Agreement must still be signed to have a card on file, even though payment will be received via cash or by check as the parent prefers.
A late fee of $25 will be charged to any account showing a tuition balance by 8:00am on the 6th of the month, and the card on file will be charged for the remaining amount. When an account becomes delinquent, a notice of delinquency will be sent to the parent via MySchoolWorx, email, letter home with the child, or all of the above. If no arrangements are made to clear the account, the student’s status @ IDA may be in jeopardy.
*Please see updated tuition and fees on the studio website in the Tuition & Fees section of the IDA website.
Discontinuing/Canceling Classes
IDA Administration understands that life changes quickly, one plan gives way to another, and sometimes classes need to be dropped or adjusted based on the needs of the student or the schedule of the parents. We have a cancellation policy for all class types.
All classes require a semester commitment, and this commitment begins when the first tuition payment is made for the present semester. The Fall Semester is from September - December (4 months) and the Spring Semester is from January - May (5 months). For Example: If a seat is reserved for the Spring Semester (January-May) and the parent pays the January Tuition Invoice, the parent has committed to the remainder of the semester. Again, if a seat is reserved and even used for 1 month by a student and then canceled, it would be difficult to replace the student leaving that seat mid-semester. Therefore, if a parent needs to remove a class from their student’s schedule anytime within a semester, that parent will still be obligated to pay for that seat in the class until the semester ends. The parent would need to notify IDA in writing of this adjustment/ cancellation and the last attending day of the student in the class(es).
The remainder of the account balance to fulfill this semester's commitment will be due each month on time via the payment method selected by the parent. Payment arrangements can be made with Finance, and prompt communication will be critical throughout this process.
Standards of Modesty
Integrity Dance Arts endeavors to uphold Biblical principles with respect to clothing and grooming standards. These standards are based on neatness, appropriateness, modesty, and love. These standards are not a measure of spirituality, but a way to reflect that IDA respects the inherent value that all people are created in the image of God. Students and parents are expected to observe this standard on campus during regular or extracurricular activities as well as off campus during studio events, unless otherwise noted by IDA Administration.

Dress Code
When entering and leaving the IDA studio, students must wear clothing over their leotard. Students are not permitted to wear sports bras or bra-like tops to class.
Female Students
● Ballet Dress Code
○ Solid Color Leotard
○ Pink Dance Tights
○ Pink (canvas preferred) Ballet Shoes
○ Hair in a neat ballet bun
● Tap Dress Code
○ Solid Color Leotard
○ Dance/Bike Shorts/Yoga Pants over leotard
○ Black Tap Shoes
○ Tights are optional
○ Hair in a bun or ponytail
● Contemporary
○ Solid Color Leotard
○ Dance/Bike Shorts/Yoga Pants over leotard
○ Convertible Tights are optional
○ Hair in a bun or ponytail
● Jazz
○ Solid Color Leotard
○ Dance/Bike/Yoga Pants over leotard
○ Tan Jazz Shoes
○ Tights optional
○ Hair in ponytail or bun
● Worship Arts
○ Solid Color Leotard
○ Pink Convertible Dance Tights
○ Dance Skirts permitted
○ Hair in a bun

Male Students
● Ballet and Worship Arts Dress Code
○ Black (canvas preferred) Ballet Shoes
○ Black Male Tights
○ Solid White T-Shirt
● Jazz
○ Tan Jazz Shoes
○ Solid Color T-Shirt
○ Gym shorts or pants/joggers
● Tap
○ Black Tap Shoes
○ Solid Color T-Shirt
○ Gym shorts or pants/joggers
● Contemporary
○ Solid Color T-Shirt
○ Gym Pants/Joggers
If your student comes to class outside of the above dress code, the instructor will email a reminder of the policy to the parent, and the student may be asked to contact the parent to bring appropriate clothing. If a student continues to ignore the dress code, the matter will be addressed by IDA Administration. Modesty is the Biblical principle, while the Dress Code is the boundary IDA has determined for consistent modesty and professionalism.

Arrival & Dismissal
At Integrity Dance Arts, instruction begins promptly for each class and students should arrive 5-10 minutes before the class begins so they can prepare for class appropriately. Students will need to be on time for class to ensure the appropriate time has been spent warming up the body to prevent injury. Students will need to be picked up in a timely manner once their classes are complete.
Safety, Security & Visitors
Certain measures are taken by IDA to ensure the safety of each child, faculty, and staff. All doors will be locked, and entry will only be from the covering area near the elevator at 101 W. Main St. A keypad entry code will be given to each enrolled family for added security and entry into the building.
Background checks have been performed on all studio staff and volunteers prior to each studio year beginning as your child’s safety is critically important. Parents and friends are welcome to sit in the IDA lobby and cafe area where seating is available, though it is limited. We ask that you please keep small children from excessive loudness and roaming the studio freely, as we do share the studio space with other private teaching artists, and we would not want to distract them from their job or take away valuable instruction time from the student due to loudness and interruptions.

Attendance
As we come alongside each family, we desire to maintain a high standard of excellence in the overall development of the student, where classroom instruction is extremely important. An excessive amount of absences or tardiness has the potential to prevent the student from learning and perfecting the proper technique needed to advance.
If a student needs to leave class early, he or she must have his/her guardian contact the studio director before leaving campus.
Inclement Weather
The closing of the IDA studio due to inclement weather is announced as quickly as possible. Integrity Dance Arts follows the same weather policy as Polk County Schools for their after-school programs. Should the studio be closed due to inclement weather conditions, this announcement will be posted on the studio website, Facebook, and a text message will be sent to parents.
In the event that tornado warnings are issued, students will be moved into the center room of the studio. Phones may not be answered at this time as staff and faculty see to the safety of all students as their first priority.
Sickness or Injury
In the event that a child becomes ill or is injured at the studio, the parent will be contacted immediately. If the office is unable to reach the parent or guardian, emergency contact persons listed in the child’s file will be contacted. In case of emergency, your child will receive the best medical attention available while every effort is made to contact parents. Designated faculty with proper training shall render first aid as needed.
INFECTIOUS DISEASE
Students with symptoms of illness need to remain home to prevent spreading illness. Students must be 24-hour fever-free before attending class.
MEDICATION
Prescription Medicines that need to be administered during the studio day are the responsibility of the parent or guardian as IDA staff members are not trained to administer prescription medication nor equipped to do so. If a child needs medication that does not meet these requirements, a parent or guardian must come to the studio to administer the necessary medication. Parents would go directly to the Cafe area and wait while the student is retrieved from class.

Parent/Instructor Conferences
Parents/Guardians are encouraged to contact a member of the instructional staff when they have a question or concern about their child’s progress. To facilitate conferences, parents are asked to message the IDA instructor through email in order to set an appointment. Instructors are required to notify IDA Administration of all parent/instructor conferences in advance of them being scheduled with the parent/family.
Fundraisers
IDA understands that families are very budget-conscious, yet knows that some opportunities, like field trips and events, do cost extra. Therefore, Integrity Dance Arts will only engage in fundraising activities when there is a specific project or planned trip that is above and beyond the regularly scheduled costs. When fundraising in this way, each family can be certain of where the funds are going and that their efforts will benefit their child directly for that intended purpose.

Suspension and Expulsion
Integrity Dance Arts partners with families in order to provide high-quality dance instruction within a Christ-centered, wholesome environment. Families agree to cooperate with Integrity Dance Arts in its policies, procedures, education, and expectations upon enrollment of their student(s) in the studio. In the event that students or family members demonstrate a continued failure to abide by the standards and policies of Integrity Dance Arts, the studio will dissolve the active enrollment and dismiss the student(s).
Suspension is used as a disciplinary action in serious cases and is used at the discretion of the Administration. Suspension should be taken seriously as a warning to change behavior immediately to avoid expulsion. Students who are suspended may not participate in any studio activity for the duration of their suspension.

Summer Program
Integrity Dance Arts offers a variety of dance intensives through the summer months and would love to accelerate your child's abilities and experiences. During these weekly intensives, all of the standards and policies of IDA will be followed as they would be during the studio year. Please consult the IDA website for updates and pricing.

Student Electronic Device Communications Policy
An electronic device, whether in the form of a cell phone, smart watch, or other electronic communication device, is defined as a piece of transmitting equipment that has the capability to converse or send/receive a message by voice, word, or picture to another person or persons. The use of such devices, regardless of purpose, is subject to the following studio policies. The use of a communicative device in any form (voice, word, or picture) is prohibited from the beginning of the studio day to the end of the studio day, which includes during class, changing times between classes, lunch period, and other down times during the studio day, unless a specific IDA administrative exception has been given. If students are found using their device without permission from the IDA instructor or IDA Administration, the device will be confiscated and handed to the parent at pickup.
Instructors and IDA Administration must handle this responsibility seriously and with grace. If a student has chosen to use their device without permission, please request the device be handed over to you; do not take out of student’s hand as this would demonstrate a form of disrespect to the student. If they refuse, then you will need to notify a member of IDA Administration, who will engage the student to retrieve the phone. IDA Administration will notify the parent of the student refusal, if necessary, and communicate further steps to prevent continued infractions.

Sexual Harassment Policy
It is the position of Integrity Dance Arts that harassment (this term shall be understood to include sexual harassment) is a form of misconduct that is prohibited by the Scriptures. Matthew 5:28; 2 Corinthians 12:21; Galatians 5:9; Ephesians 4:`9; Ephesians 4:19; 5:3; Colossians 3:5; 1 Thessalonians 4:7; 5:22; 1 Peter 2:11
All staff, instructors, students, volunteers and anyone affiliated with this studio are to always maintain professional relationships. The standard for all staff and instructors is to never under any circumstances be left alone with a minor child; there must always be another adult present to verify accountability and 3rd party restrictions.
As a result, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, and sexual abuse violate our Biblical stance, and constitute immediate disciplinary action, which may include termination or expulsion. IDA maintains a zero tolerance policy on all forms of sexual abuse or misconduct from any staff member, instructor, parent, or student currently participating in any IDA programs, both during and after studio hours. The Supreme Court explained in 1986, “Title VII affords employees the right to work in an environment free from discriminatory intimidation, ridicule, and insult.” (“Title VII of the Civil Rights Amendment,” U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). http://www.eeoc.gov/laws/statutes/titlevii.cfm)

What is sexual harassment? Sexual harassment is unwanted and unwelcome behavior from students or staff members that is sexual in nature and causes problems for you at the studio. The unwelcome behavior may be verbal, visual, or physical. Sexual harassment is against the law and should not be ignored. This includes, but is not limited to:
● Comments, notes, or invitations of a sexual nature
● Derogatory comments or jokes that are sexual
● Touching or gestures that are sexual
● Blocking or cornering in a sexual way
● Pulling clothing or grabbing that is sexual
● Showing sexual interest in someone when the interest is not wanted
● Any expression of sexual interest between adults and students
What should you do if you think you have been sexually harassed? Do not ignore the behavior. You do not have to put up with it. Even though it is hard to do, you should tell your harasser to stop. Report what’s going on to any adult staff member with whom you feel comfortable talking. If you wish, you can bring someone to help you make your report. You have the right to speak to someone of your same sex. When you tell the staff member what’s going on, they will report it to the Administration, and they will help you fill out IDA’s Incident Report form. The Administration will have a second person present because it is good practice for a reporter to be talking to two people when notifying of a violation, and should not have to repeatedly tell the story. There will be an investigation, and a decision will be made upon the facts of the case. The investigation is confidential, and the reporter will not be asked during the investigation to face the person(s) who they believe is harassing them. They do not have to worry about the person or about someone else “getting even” with them for telling; the studio staff will do their best to protect them.
*IDA requires background checks on all staff and instructors.
Internet Policy
“Responsibility without boundaries is irresponsible.” - Daniel Lauk

INTENT OF INTERNET USE
The use of Integrity Dance Arts’s computers, computer network, and internet resources is a key element of the curriculum and instruction. The IDA computer network is intended solely for educational purposes with the expectation that the instructing staff will incorporate appropriate use of computer network and internet resources into the curriculum and will provide guidance and instruction to students as to their uses. Despite its tremendous educational potential, the internet also presents the potential for security vulnerabilities and user abuse. For safety purposes, IDA employs both an internet filter and a firewall. All staff, instructors, and students are expected to abide by IDA’s internet policy and procedures set forth below. Failure to follow the guidelines listed herein will result in disciplinary action. The studio is not responsible for ensuring the accuracy or usability of any information found on external networks. Parent(s)/ Guardian(s) will be given the opportunity to determine their child’s access to the internet when they first enroll at IDA. IDA will not be responsible for any and all claims arising out of or related to the usage of this interconnected computer system. IDA’s computer network is regarded as a limited forum. This means that IDA may restrict speech for valid educational reasons, and that use acceptable on a user’s private personal account on another system does not mean that it is acceptable on IDA’s limited-purpose network.

ACCESS TO THE INTERNET
IDA offers internet access for staff and student use. This policy sets forth the online acceptable use procedures for all staff and students using studio computers and its network. The internet policy applies to all technologies capable of accessing, inputting, or extracting information/data from IDA’s computer network, e-mail, and internet. Students, staff and instructors will have access to internet information resources through their classroom, library, or studio computer lab. The use of IDA’s system and access to the use of the internet is a privilege, not a right. The studio reserves the right to limit or remove any user’s access to the studio’s computer system, equipment, e-mail system, and internet access at any time for any reason. Depending on the nature and degree of the violation and the number of previous violations, unacceptable use of the studio’s system or the internet may result in one or more of the following consequences: suspension or cancellation of use or access privileges; payments for damages and repairs; loss of credit and/or reduction of grade; discipline under other appropriate studio policies, including suspension, expulsion, exclusion, or termination of employment; or civil or criminal liability under other applicable laws.

EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE OF INTERNET
IDA’s computer network has not been established as a public access service and is not an open or limited open forum. The term educational purposes include, but are not limited to, information management, classroom activities, media-center projects, educational research, career development, and curriculum activities using computers and internet resources. IDA’s computer network has not been established as a public access service or a public forum; therefore, IDA has the right to place reasonable restrictions on the material accessed or posted through the system into the intranet, e-mail, Websites, and list server. Students and employees are expected to follow the rules set forth in this policy and the law when using IDA’s computer network. The network will be monitored by staff to ensure educational utilization. Students and employees may not use IDA’s computer network for non-educational commercial purposes. This means that no products or services may be offered, provided, or purchased through the computer network, unless such products or services are for a defined educational purpose and such activity has been preapproved by the appropriate studio authority. IDA’s computers may not be used for political lobbying; however, they may be used to communicate with elected representatives and to express opinions to them on political issues.

RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF INTERNET USE
1. Search and Seizure – Students and employees should not expect privacy in the contents of personal files on the studio system. Administrators and faculty may investigate or review files, messages, and other materials on the computer network to maintain system integrity and to ensure that users are acting responsible. IDA may examine all information stored on studio technology resources and at any time. IDA may monitor staff and student technology usage. Electronic communications, all data stored on the studio’s technology resources, and downloaded material, including files deleted from a user’s account, may be intercepted, accessed, or searched by a studio administrator or designee at any time. Routine maintenance and monitoring of IDA’s computer system may lead to discovery that this policy or the following policies or laws have been violated: policy dealing with student conduct and studio discipline, policy dealing with student civil and legal rights and responsibilities, policy on staff activities, and/or federal, state, or local laws. An individual search shall be conducted if there is reasonable suspicion that this policy, studio policies, and/or the law have been violated. The investigation shall be reasonable and related to the suspected violation. Parent(s)/ Guardian(s) of a student have the right at any time to request to see the contents of a student's email files.
2. Studio Employees – Rights, responsibilities, and duties of studio employees as they relate to email and Internet use are governed by IDA. Employees may be disciplined or terminated for violating the studio’s policies, regulations, and procedures.
3. Due Process – The studio shall cooperate fully with local, state, or federal officials in any investigation related to any illegal activities conducted through IDA’s computer network. In the event there is a claim that employees or students have violated this policy or other studio policy in use of the computer network, they shall be provided with a written notice of the suspected violation and an opportunity to present an explanation as defined in studio policy for students and staff. If the violation also involves a violation of other provisions of studio policy, it shall be handled in a manner described in administrative and faculty policy manuals that deal with dismissal, including suspension, exclusion, and expulsion. Additional restrictions may be placed on the use of individual Internet accounts, or could result in suspension, expulsion, and/or financial liability.

UNACCEPTABLE USES OF INTERNET
The following uses of IDA’s computer network are unacceptable:
1. Personal Safety – Students shall not agree to meet with someone contacted or met online without parents approval. Parent(s)/guardian(s) should accompany students to approved meetings. Students shall promptly disclose to their IDA instructor or another studio employee any message received that is inappropriate or causes discomfort. Students and employees shall not use the computer network to past private information about another person, personal contact information about themselves or other persons, or other personally identifiable information, including, but no limited to, addresses, telephone numbers, studio addresses, work addresses, identification numbers, account numbers, access codes or passwords, labeled photographs, or other information that would make the individual’s easily traceable. Students using social networking tools and curriculum content management software for a IDA instructor’s assignment are required to keep personal information as stated above out of their postings. This paragraph does not prohibit the posting of employee contact information on studio web pages or communications between employees and other individuals when such communications are made for education-related purposes. (i.e., communications with parents or other staff members related to students). This does prohibit using the computer network to post personal information about the user or another individual on studio-approved social networks, for example, Facebook or other administrative-approved social networks.
2. Illegal Activities – Students and employees shall not attempt to gain unauthorized access to IDA’s computer network or to any other computer system through IDA’s computer network or go beyond authorized access. This included attempting to log in through another person’s account or access another person’s files. These actions are illegal, even if only for the purposes of “browsing”. Students and employees shall not make deliberate attempts to disrupt the computer system or destroy data by spreading computer viruses or by any other means. These actions are illegal, and criminal prosecution and/or disciplinary action will be pursued. Students and employees shall not use IDA’s computer network system to engage in any act that is illegal; that facilitates gambling; or that violates any local, state, or federal statute. Students and staff shall not use the Internet of IDA’s computer network to harass or threaten the safety of others, including the posting of derogatory comments on any internet website in relation to the studio’s faculty or student body. Misuse of the computer equipment or network including, but not limited to, deletion or violation of password protected information, computer programs, data, password or system files; inappropriate access of files, directories, internet sites; deliberate contamination of system, unethical use of information, or violation of copyright laws is prohibited.
3. System Security – Employees are responsible for their individual email accounts and should take all reasonable precautions to prevent others from being able to use their accounts. Under no condition should staff provide their login identity and/or passwords to another person. Students shall immediately notify a IDA instructor or the system administrator if they have identified a possible security problem. Students should not look for security problems, because this may be construed as an illegal attempt to gain access. Under no conditions should students provide other students with their login identity and/or network password. Students and employees shall avoid the inadvertent spread of computer viruses by following the studio’s virus protection procedures when downloading software or bringing disks into IDA. Students who gain access to IDA instructor computer files, directory, programs, and websites without permission from a IDA instructor will be disciplined as defined in the student handbook. The studio will assign specific staff with security, management, and account responsibilities associated with the studio’s internet resources and network accounts. Tampering with IDA’s computer security system, and/or applications, and/or documents, and/or equipment, will be considered vandalism, destruction, and defacement of studio property. Please be advised that it is a federal offense (felony) to break into any security system. Financial and legal consequences of such actions are the responsibility of the user and/or student’s parent or guardian.
4. Inappropriate Language – Restrictions against inappropriate language apply to public messages, private messages, and material posted on web pages. Students and employees shall not use obscene, profane, lewd, vulgar, rude, inflammatory, threatening, or disrespectful language. Students and employees shall not post information that could cause damage or a danger of disruption. Students and employees shall not engage in personal attacks, including prejudicial or discriminatory attacks, based on a person’s race, gender, religion, national origin, or disability, or engage in any other harassment or discrimination prohibited by studio policy or bylaw. Students and employees shall not harass another person. Harassment is persistently acting in a manner that distresses or annoys another person. If students or staff members are told by a person to stop sending personal messages, they must stop. Students and employees shall not knowingly or recklessly post false or defamatory information about a person or organization.
5. Respect for Privacy – Students and employees shall not repost a message that was sent to them privately without permission of the person who sent them the message.
6. Respecting Resource Limits – Students and employees shall use the system only for educational and career development activities and for IDA curriculum activities. Students and employees will have access to limited space on their studio’s computer server. Student ability to download files shall be limited by media center and studio policy. Users are responsible for making backup copies of the documents and files that are critical to their use. Students and employees shall not post chain letters or engage in spamming. Spamming is sending an annoying or unnecessary message to a large number of people. Students shall not deliberately or knowingly delete another student or employee’s file. Students and employees shall only use software, including but not limited to, email applications and web browsers that are supplied by IDA. Employees and students shall not install hardware or software on IDA’s computer system without express permission of the studio Administration.
7. Plagiarism and Copyright Infringements – Students and employees shall not plagiarize works that are found on the Internet. Plagiarism is taking the ideas or writings of others and presenting them as if they were yours. Students and employees shall respect the rights of copyright owners. Copyright infringement occurs when one inappropriately reproduces a work that is protected by copyright. If a work contains language that specifies appropriate use of that work, follow the expressed requirements. If a student or employee is unsure whether or not a work can be used, request permission from the copyright owner. Copyright law can be very confusing; ask the Administration for guidance as needed.
8. Inappropriate Access to Material – Students and employees shall not use IDA’s computer network to access material that is profane or obscene, that contains viruses, network hacking programs, or similar programs that advocate illegal acts, or that advocates violence or discrimination towards other people. If students mistakenly access inappropriate information, they should immediately notify their IDA instructor or another studio employee. This will protect them against claims that they have intentionally violated this policy. Parent(s)/guardian(s) should instruct students if there is additional material that they think would be inappropriate for them to access. IDA fully expects that students shall follow their parent’s instructions in this matter. Educators will monitor student use of the internet in studios and will take reasonable measures to prevent access by students to inappropriate materials on the internet and web to restrict access to materials harmful to students. IDA will monitor the online activities of employees and students, and operate technology protection measures (filtering/blocking devices or software) on all computers on IDA’s computer network as required by law. The filtering/blocking software will attempt to protect against access to visual depictions that are obscene, harmful to students, and child pornography, as required by law. Invasion or disabling of the filtering/blocking device installed by IDA, including attempts to evade or disable, is a violation of the acceptable use policy.
9. Employee’s and Students’ Personal Web Presence – IDA does not discourage the rights of students and employees to take part in studio-approved social-networking sites, personal websites, blogs, discussion forums, and wikis away from the studio. IDA requires, however, that its employees, students, and other studio representatives observe the guidelines listed below and throughout this document when making reference in any form generally or specifically about any person or studio-related activity on any internet-related communicative device. In addition, the studio reserves the right to access an employee’s or student’s social networking website, blog, discussion forums, wikis, or any other internet-related communication device in making decisions relative to employment promotions or awards and honors given in the name of the studio. Furthermore, employees or students must post on their personal websites a notice that the site may contain copyrighted material that cannot be downloaded without the approval of the copyright owner; they are also to post a notice declaring who is the creator of the web page. A reproachful violation in any way of the following policies and guidelines can result in disciplinary action, including the termination of an employee or expulsion of a student:
● Use of profanity, vulgar, or slang language in any communicative form.
● Intimidation or disparagement upon any person in any way.
● Using website pages or social-networking sites to promote or display conduct prohibited by studio policies.
● Posting photos of any person, including himself or herself, associated with IDA in any way while wearing official attire or any other clothing that associates the photos to IDA unless written permission has been granted by IDA in writing.
● Displaying any form of behavior that harasses or bullies a studio employee or student.
● Ridiculing in any way a studio-related activity or function, including any person associated with such activities or functions.
● Making derogatory or demeaning comments in respect to race, gender, nationality, disability, or physical features, including sexually suggestive
comments.
● Making threats or implying a threat to harm an employee, student, or any other person associated with IDA.
● Use IDA’s logo or name without written permission from the studio.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY ON INTERNET USE
IDA does not assume and hereby expressly disclaims liability for the misuse of its computers, equipment, email, and internet programs that violate this policy or any applicable law. IDA makes no guarantee that the functions or the services provided by or through the studio system shall be error-free or without defect. IDA is not responsible for any damage suffered through the use of its computer system, including but not limited to, the loss of data, interruptions in service, the accuracy or quality of information obtained through or stored in the system, damages or injuries from improper communications damage to property used to access studio computers or online resources, or financial obligations resulting from the use of studio resources.