Policies and Rules

SUPERVISION: Please be aware that the Learning Center is only responsible for the safety of children in the classroom; parents or the children themselves are responsible at all other times. Classes may end before the scheduled time on occasion. Please instruct your children to remain in the classroom if you would like to pick them up. (Children under the age of 6 will be kept in the classroom until someone arrives to pick up the child.)

INCLEMENT WEATHER: An email and/or text will be sent out by 8am if classes will not meet. Typically we follow the lead of the Omaha Public Schools. As always, families should make the decision that best suits their circumstances.

ILLNESS: Although any public area increases exposure to germs, we ask that contagious children not attend classes. Colds are unavoidable, but children with a fever, severe cough, or any infectious disease should remain at home. A child with flu-like illness (fever and a cough) should stay home from class for at least 24 hours after they no longer have a fever, without the use of fever-reducing medicine.

Please do not enter the church office at any time.

CODE OF CONDUCT  [updated August 2022]

(Click here for printable version.)

Please help us be gracious and grateful guests of the Southwest Church of Christ. All parents and students must be familiar with the Code of Conduct.

Be aware that the Learning Center is only responsible for the safety of children in the classroom; parents or the children themselves are responsible at all other times. Classes may end before the scheduled time on occasion. Please instruct your children to remain in the classroom if you would like to pick them up.

  1. My children and I will respect all people and property at the Learning Center.
    –We will immediately report any spills, mars, or other damage done to the building.
    –We will clean up after ourselves, picking up any trash, etc.
    –We will not touch or use any church materials or displays.
  2. My children will avoid running, horseplay, or loud voices in the hallways.
  3. My children and I will not have open drink containers outside of the Moms’ Room, and we understand that no red or orange drinks are allowed on the Learning Center premises, whether in closed containers or not.
  4. All persons on the Learning Center premises (including drivers picking up children, guests, etc.) must follow the dress code.
    –Leggings and tights are not considered pants; the garment worn on top needs to meet skirt and shorts requirements.
    –Skirts and dresses should be no more than an inch or so above the knee, even if leggings, tights, or shorts are worn. Shorts (including athletic shorts) should at least come down just past the fingertips when arms are at the side, even if leggings or tights are worn.
    –No tube tops, halter tops, spandex, muscle shirts, bare backs, immodest necklines, etc.
    –Shoulder straps should be at least two fingers wide.
    –Midriff should not show when standing or sitting.
    –Clothing may not feature violence, alcohol, drugs, gangs, inappropriate or sexually suggestive language or symbols. Additionally, it must not advocate racial, ethnic or religious intolerance. This ban includes clothing that advertises groups (musical or other) that espouse these views.

5. My children will obey all adults and address them with respect. My children and I will respect other students (no name-calling, taunting, etc.).

6. My children will not skip or be tardy for class without parent permission.

7. My children and I understand that students are not allowed to bring any kind of weapon into the Learning Center or on Learning Center grounds. Weapons are defined as any object or substance designed as a weapon or capable of threatening bodily harm, including, but not limited to all knives, nunchucks or throwing stars, bows and arrows, slingshots, razors, blackjacks, clubs, firearms (loaded or unloaded), objects designed to be worn over fists or knuckles, and explosive or incendiary devices or material.

8. My children will not engage in public displays of affection (handholding, hugging, arms draped over a shoulder, etc.)  between boys and girls. My children understand that there is to be no unsupervised boy-girl alone time.

9. My children and I will not use profanity or vulgar language or gestures, or gambling.

10. My children and I will not engage in behavior or bring objects that may interfere with, disrupt, or prevent a normal learning environment in or outside of the classroom.

11. My children and I will not use or possess tobacco products including cigarettes, smokeless tobacco products (such as chewing tobacco), and e-cigarettes or vapes within the facilities or on or in view of the property of the Southwest Church at any time. Violators will face expulsion.

12. My children and I will not engage in fundraising or other sales.

13. My child will turn off all electronics (including cell phones) while in class as well as removing earbuds. (Emergency exceptions must be approved by the teacher prior to the start of class.)

CONSEQUENCES

Note: Violations that are deemed particularly grave may result in immediate suspension or expulsion.

FINANCIAL POLICIES

Adjustments made to registered classes will incur the loss of the 20% deposit, which is non-refundable, non-transferable, and cannot be credited. (Please contact us about special circumstances.)

Cancellations made on or near the start of classes will incur penalties according to the schedule below.

Please appeal to us directly about any extenuating circumstances. We are always sympathetic to significant events such as loss of job, unexpected move, severe illness, etc.