Policies and Procedures Form

All students need to read, sign, and submit

1) ARRIVAL AND ORIENTATION WEEK

We are excited to meet you!! February 4th is Arrival Day!!

Once your arrival plans are made, please email us so we can know how and when to expect you.

Orientation week includes a Discipleship House Orientation for those residing in the student dorms on Wednesday (time to be determined), a School of Ministry Welcome Dinner at Pastor Rich and Kristi Abblitt’s house Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. and First Day of Classes Thursday, February 6th at 6:30 a.m.!

2) MEALS AND FOOD

Students are responsible to provide for their own food.

For those living in the Discipleship Houses, you will be assigned a kitchen cupboard and refrigerator shelf for food storage. We have Fred Meyer, Grocery Outlet, and McKay’s Food Store in town for grocery shopping.

Kitchens are equipped with basic cooking essentials. Please do not bring personal kitchen utilities without prior authorization. All kitchen utilities are for common use.

3) STUDENT LIFE

Remember, this is a part-time School of Ministry. You are welcome to get a job (there are many available) and to use your free time to explore the Oregon Coast and surrounding area, or grab your Bible for a devotional walk down at the Beach!

This School takes place at several locations: the church, the beach, and the dorm. It is not necessary to have a car but it is helpful. Students can get rides with other student, or ride a bike.

No alcohol or tobacco use is allowed.

Calvary Heritage staff pays attention to Biblical lifestyle standards of our students on social media. Make sure everything you post reflects the Father’s heart.

We do expect modesty with what you choose to wear; see Dress Code below.

We encourage dating relationships during this school session are not be a focus. This is your season to be set aside for the Lord. Students are to be above reproach at all times by not putting themselves in situations that could allow compromise; when in mixed company, remain in groups of three. Relationships/ exclusive friendships with minors are NOT permitted. You are considered leadership to them.

Attendance to ALL scheduled activities is expected. Be prepared to be up early for 6:30 a.m. Morning Worship on a regular basis. Work schedules and extra activities are to be planned around the School schedule. It is your COMMITMENT to allow the Lord to teach you His heart of faithfulness.

Bibles and personal notebooks/ journals are required for classes. Cell phones and laptops are not to be used during class times. Our heart is to keep it simple and keep it all about the Word of God. However, cell phones and laptops are encouraged for homework and summaries after class.

4) DORM LIFE (for those in the houses)

You are encouraged to decorate your room! Do not use nails to hang items; instead, use removable sticky pads. Do not bring additional furniture or appliances without prior authorization.

Keep your rooms clean and do not leave your personal items out in common areas. You will have a weekly house and room cleaning.

There is a washer and dryer in your house and you are allotted one load a week.

House curfew is 11 PM. This is to cultivate accountability with your roommates.

Quiet hour is 10:00 pm - 7 am. Please be respectful to your roommates during these hours. No music or instruments should be played during quiet hours.

No animals are allowed in the houses.

A personal shower caddy is recommended as no personal items can be kept in the shower stalls.

Don’t play secular music for everyone to hear. (Though we would recommend no secular music at all - see Phil. 4:8)

No personal TVs or weapons, no Video game consoles

This is your season to be set apart. Movies are reserved for a group weekend activity only and all titles must first receive prior authorization.

These homes are your sanctuary. No guests are to visit the houses without prior authorization from Pastor Rich or Kristi.

You may have the option to remain in Discipleship housing until the next school program. Please inquire if you have an interest to do so.

5) DRESS CODE

Our focus should be on the Lord, and our physical appearance should never distract from that purpose.

Hygiene is crucial. Students are expected to be clean in regard to their person and clothing.

Graphics or logos are not to promote anything inconsistent with Biblical standards of uprightness.

Shorts are to be a modest length.

Women’s tops should be modest and non-revealing. No crop tops or bra exposure. Leggings are acceptable only when covered by a shirt or dress.

Dress code should be appropriate not only on and off campus, but also in town and on social media platforms.

6) WHAT TO BRING

Bible and notebook, pens and pencils, highlighters recommended.

Laptops are recommended for homework assignments but not for use during classes. Printers are available in the Houses and on the Church Campus.

FOR THOSE LIVING IN THE DISCIPLESHIP HOUSES:

Pillow, twin size bed set (fitted sheet, flat sheet, comforter, pillowcases)

Beach and bath towel

Laundry hamper or bag and laundry detergent

Shower caddy and necessary hygiene items

Cool and warm weather clothes (temperatures range between 60 - 80 degrees)

WHAT NOT TO BRING

TVs or furniture

Large Knives (longer than 4”)

Weapons

Pets

Household appliances

Video game consoles

7) SCHEDULE

Students are expected to be in attendance for ALL school classes and activities. Absences are not permitted unless prior approval is given.

Sundays | Ministry | all day

Thursdays | Discipleship and Ministry | 6:30 am - 12 pm and 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Fridays | Discipleship and Servanthood | 9 am - 12:30 pm

Saturdays | Discipleship | 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

In addition to these Time Commitments, if you are not scheduled to work, you will also be required to be at Morning Worship and Bible Reading Monday - Thursday 6:30 - 7:30 a.m., Women’s Bible Study every other Monday at 10:00 a.m. and Men’s Breakfast every Friday at 7:45 a.m.

8) WORK Availability

This is your work availability schedule that can be shared with your employer. Please make sure they know you are a student and have mandatory classes to attend. Your school commitment is your first priority.

Mondays | all day

Tuesdays | all day

Wednesdays | all day

Saturdays | need to be off by 6:00 p.m.

9) TELEGRAM APP

Please download Telegram app. This is our primary source for communication and updates.