Spiritual Life

We believe that LABI is a Christian community made up of students who come to find their life purpose. In order to successfully pursue your life purpose, you will need to develop the spiritual disciplines such as solitude, surrender and service. It has been proven that these disciplines help produce a “pure and clean heart” or what is considered to be the basis of ones true life purpose; i.e., “to advance God’s Kingdom” by winning others to Christ or strengthening other believers.

Personal Devotions

All students are strongly encouraged to make time for personal and meaningful devotions for the sake of their personal walk with God. It is believed that when students spend time alone in prayer and in the study of God’s Word as part of their daily schedule, they will develop into Christians of faith, power and love. Since Tuesday has been designated as a Day of Prayer, the chapel will be opened at 7:00 am and throughout the day for prayer.

School Devotion

School devotions will be held every morning Monday through Friday at 7:30 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. in the Chapel. This time is set aside for the student body and visitors to spend time in prayer and meditation in preparation for the day. Attendance of all resident students is mandatory.

Missions Prayer Group

Prayer will be every Thursday night at curfew (8:00 p.m.). This prayer time will be mandatory for all students.

Dormitory Devotions

Since the dormitories become the student’s home and family life, devotions will be held every Thursday at 9:00 p.m. These devotions are directed by the Dorm Pastors and are mandatory of all resident students.

Chapel Attendance

LABI considers its chapel services an important part of its program. Every student may develop their own personal spiritual growth through regular attendance and participation in these services. Guest speakers are invited to participate along with the faculty and students in a time of word and worship every morning Monday through Friday.

Attendance Policy

Regular chapel attendance is required of all students taking courses at LABI. Full-time students (taking 12 hours or more) are required to attend chapel five (5) days per week. Part-time students living off campus which are enrolled under 12 hours are required to attend chapel on the days which they attend class. Those who are living on campus will be required to attend regardless of hours enrolled. Anyone unable to attend chapel for any reason should notify the office of the Senior Director Dean of Students ahead of time for an approved absence excuse. Failure to do so will result in an unexcused absence.

A student will be considered tardy if they are not present at the time chapel is scheduled to begin. Three tardies will constitute one absence.

If and when a student leaves chapel and is not present for 15 minutes or more at anytime during the service, he/she will be considered absent and subject to disciplinary action.

Each student will receive a “chapel rating” based on the following scale:

100% - 95%	Superior
94% - 86%	Good
85% - 80%	Fair
79% - 70%	Unsatisfactory
69% or Less	Failure

At anytime during the semester when a student’s attendance rating falls to an unacceptable low due to excessive absenteeism, the student will be subject to disciplinary action (major infraction) and will be immediately placed on chapel probation.
At the end of a semester, any chapel rating of unsatisfactory or less automatically places a student on chapel probation.
A student’s chapel rating should be regarded seriously. An unsatisfactory or failing rating negatively affects opportunities for ministry as well as scholarships and awards.
Students under “chapel probation” are not permitted to participate in any extracurricular activities such as traveling groups, chapel leadership/music, school musicals/programs or hold an office in organizations, classes or student council or engage in a school activity which puts them in a visible, public role during the time the probation is in effect.
Any student earning an unsatisfactory chapel rating or less for two consecutive regular semesters will be suspended for the next regular semester. Any student failing or on suspension for any reason (chapel, academic, disciplinary) disqualifies the student from the current financial insurance plan.
Students may not be excused from chapel to complete class assignments such as reports, term papers or studying for exams.

Chapel Code Conduct

In order to insure that a reverent atmosphere exists in which God can do what He desires through the power of the Holy Spirit, the following code of conduct will be enforced:

Students should come with an open mind and heart expecting to receive spiritual nurturing.
Students must bring their Bibles and are encouraged to take notes in order to retain what they receive.
Students must avoid unproductive and unethical behavior such as sleeping, studying, reading and writing and passing notes or text messaging, distracting others by talking or laughing during service.
No leaving the chapel during service and/or any other special called services unless approved by a dorm pastor or an RA before leaving the service.
No food, snacks or drinks are allowed in the chapel at any time.
All pagers and cellular phones must be turned off. Cell phones will be taken up at the beginning of every chapel or special service and returned after the chapel service.
Student should only pick up the cell phone belonging to them. Any one taking a cell phone without proper authority will be subject to disciplinary action.
All activities held in chapel must be authorized and attended by an authorized sponsor.

Church Attendance

All LABI students are required to attend church services on Sunday mornings (including Sunday School) and a mid-week service at an Assemblies of God Church in the San Antonio area. Any exceptions to the change of this rule will need to be approved by the Senior Director Dean of Students. Sunday evening attendance will depend upon the church the student has committed to be involved in with each semester. If the church does not have an evening service, the student is allowed to stay in the dorm to prepare for the next weeks classes. It is a time set aside for preparation of study only. Any exceptions to the change of this rule will need to be approved by the Senior Director Dean of Students.

Church Assignment Guidelines

Each student is required to report their Church attendance and Ministry Involvement. These reports will be utilized in a Christian Service Transcript that recognizes the value of a student’s total service involvement as part of the LABI experience (See Guideline # 4 for explanation).

Church assignments must be officially recorded and turned in on the proper form by the second Sunday of each semester.
Students are required to attend services at the church in which the student has agreed to attend for the duration of the semester.
Students are required to turn in their weekly church attendance report to the office of the Student Ministries Director/Campus Pastor. Each form will need the pastor’s signature of the church they have committed to confirming their participation at their church on Sundays and mid week services by Thursday via the proper forms available from the Dorm Pastors.

Excessive absenteeism will be considered a major infraction.

Students who do not attend service at the church they have committed to for the duration of the semester, without proper authority, will be subject to disciplinary action.

Students must notify the Pastor of the church they have committed to by Wednesday night service if they will not attend church due to out of town trips, etc.

4. A record of student involvement in Christian Service will be placed on a Christian Service Transcript. It will be separate from one’s academic transcript but will reflect significant experience to a future church or employer. The Christian Service Transcript is a tangible reminder of the value that Christian Service involvement coupled with academic training provides to the enrichment of life.

Missions

All students belong to The Missions Association (TMA) and meet in the chapel or other designated place each Thursday night for prayer. TMA leadership, supervised by the Missions Director is composed of The Missions Association executive officers and prayer group leaders. TMA endeavors to instill the call to missions call by promoting missions prayer, giving, leadership and service throughout the year. Since these meetings are part of the missionary vision of LABI, attendance is required. Wednesday chapel services are designated as Missions Chapel.

Student Ministries

LABI’s primary objective is the training of individuals to enter worldwide Christian service. Supervised training is given to students in conjunction with their field of study. Therefore, Student Ministries compliments academic study with essential practical training opportunities in Christian service.

A record of student involvement in Christian Service will be placed on a Christian Service Transcript in the office of the Student Ministries Director/Campus Pastor. It will be separate from one’s academic transcript but will reflect significant experience to a future church or employer.

All students are required to be faithful in chapel and church attendance. In addition, they are strongly encouraged to participate in local church ministries. Students are expected to be responsible and faithful to the pastor and the church in which they serve.

Ministry means service. That’s why Student Ministries holds up Jesus’ life of servanthood as the authentic model for Christians to follow. Jesus stated, “Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant and whoever wants to be first must be the slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve…”

Special Services

LABI plans and conducts special services throughout the semester such as “spiritual emphasis”, missions conventions, graduation, banquets and other special services. Attendance by all students (on and off-campus) at these special services is required. (Note: See calendar of activities.)

Student Ministries/In-service Training

All students are required to participate in student ministries and in-service training opportunities scheduled throughout the semester.

Ministry Requirements

Any invitations for personal ministry must be approved by the Senior Director Dean of Students and should not conflict with any school activity or church assignment. The Senior Pastor must personally call and make an official request.

Academics

Students are strongly encouraged to apply themselves diligently to their studies, never allowing outside activities to distract them from the main educational purpose. A half-hearted effort is not befitting a true Christian, particularly when believers are issued such a serious commission by their Lord. Since the Bible is the textbook at LABI, the following admonition of Paul should be taken to heart, “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.” II Timothy 2:15

Academic Counseling: The Academic Affairs Office will assist students in coordinating and planning the program of studies. Students should feel free to consult with the Vice President of Academic Affairs throughout the year.

Hours of Study: For every hour of class attendance, a student should devote approximately two hours to study. Since most LABI students are taking 15 hours of classes, they should plan on approximately 30 hours of outside study. Preparing a time budget at the beginning of the semester will be helpful.

Adding/Dropping Courses: During the first week of each semester a student may add/drop a course without penalty, but must pay a fee. No classes will be added after this point without approval from the instructor and the Academic Dean. A class dropped during the first four weeks is not entered on the transcript. A class dropped after the first four weeks will appear on the transcript as a (WP) if passing or (WF) if failing. All changes to a semester class schedule will become official only when made through the Academic Dean’s Office via the appropriate “Add/Drop form” and the required fee is paid.

Classification of Students: Class standing is determined on the basis of the accumulated number of credits applicable toward graduation. A Freshman is considered 0 -37 hours, a Junior is considered 38 - 73 hours, and a Senior is considered 74 - 113 hours.

Incomplete Semester Grade: An incomplete grade (Inc.) will only be allowed in emergency situations with prior approval from the Academic Dean. The student will be allowed 30 days to complete the work. Any work not completed within the 30-day period will be given a failing grade (F). All unfinished work not granted the incomplete status would be computed accordingly.

Honors: The Valedictorian, Salutatorian and Honor students of a graduating class are chosen by the faculty and administration based on the following criteria:

Scholastic Aptitude
Leadership
Exemplary Christian Life

Other students that are honored on a semester basis must meet following criteria:

Students who achieve a 3.75 to 4.00 grade point average in any given semester and carry at least (12) credit hours during the semester and meet the Leadership and Exemplary Christian Life criteria will be placed in the President’s List. These students will also qualify for an academic scholarship.

Students who achieve a 3.50 to 3.74 grade point average for any given semester and who carry at least (12) credit hours during the semester and meet the Leadership and Exemplary Christian Life criteria will be listed in the Dean’s List.

Reporting of Grades: Students who are failing are to be notified by the instructor in a counseling session at mid-semester and may be required to meet with the Vice President of Academics. Grades will be issued within two weeks from the end of the semester to students whose accounts are paid in full.

Graduation Requirements / Diplomas: Diplomas will be granted only to students who have obtained the minimum number of credits required in the course catalogue. All graduation candidates who qualify are required to participate in the LABI commencement ceremony.

All accounts must be paid in full in order to participate. Diplomas cannot be granted to students with an outstanding debt to LABI. Diplomas will be mailed thirty days after graduation. (See catalog for more information.)

Class Attendance Policy: LABI’s policy is simply stated in the phrase, "Be there and be on time!" Your assignments and examinations are only part of the educational process. Some things will only be learned during an in-class learning experience; therefore, it is absolutely essential for each student to establish and maintain regular and punctual class attendance.

1. Attendance: Attendance is taken every day in class. Therefore a student will be required to attend 90% of the times a class meets during a semester in order to pass the course. Since LABI recognizes the possibility that a student may need to be absent from class on occasions due to emergency situations, serious illness, or unavoidable circumstances all students will be allowed three excused absences without penalty. However, if a student is absent from class without being excused the final semester grade will be reduced by 1/2 letter grade per absence. The validity for any absence to be excused must be approved by the classroom instructor.Students living in the dorms who are sick must notify their RA by 7:30 am. The RA will then inform the Dorm Pastor who will make a personal visit to the student. The student will then be responsible to obtain a signed excused absence slip from the Dorm Pastor.

2. School Assignment: An absence due to participation in a ministerial activity will be considered by the Presidents office only if the activity does not conflict with the schools policies, calendar of events and the activity is in the best interest of the school. LABI reserves the right to restrict any off campus trip of a non-emergency nature that could prevent a student from attending class.

3. Tardiness: Students must be punctual for all classes and any other official school activity. A student is considered tardy if he/she is not present when roll is taken. If a class meets three times a week, three tardies will constitute one unexcused absence. If a class meets twice a week, two tardies will constitute one unexcused absence. Students missing 15 minutes of class will be counted as absent.

4. Use of cell phones and text messaging is prohibited during class time.

5. Class cutting: This is determined when a student chooses deliberately not to attend a class regularly scheduled. In this case the student will be subject to disciplinary action.

6. Class walking: Students will be permitted to leave a class without penalty if the instructor does not appear within twenty minutes of the time scheduled for the class to begin.

Academic Integrity: Students are expected to be honest in fulfilling all academic requirements and assignments. This pertains to examinations, themes, book critiques, reading reports and any other assignments given by the instructors. Dishonesty includes cheating on assignments or examinations, plagiarizing i.e., misrepresentation of another’s work as one’s own original creation, submission of the same (or essentially the same) papers in more than one course without prior consent of all professors concerned and sabotaging another student’s work. Dishonesty will result in an “F” grade in the course and further disciplinary action could result. (See also the section “major infractions”.)

Academic Probation: Academic probation is a term used to designate a period of close academic supervision in which allowable activities are reduced in order to improve unsatisfactory academic performance. When students are placed on “Academic Probation” they are not permitted to register for more than 12 hours or participate in any extra-curricular activities such as traveling groups, chapel leadership/music, summer tours, and hold offices in clubs, classes, or student body. Additional disciplinary action may be applied at the discretion of the Vice President of Academics. For further information on Academic Probation see the school catalog.

Academic Suspension: Any student who incurs academic probation two semesters in a row will be suspended. Any student failing on suspension for any reason (chapel, academic, disciplinary) breaks continuous enrollment and therefore invalidates the current Financial Assurance Plan.

Incomplete Assignments: All assignments or work missed due to late enrollment or an excused absence must be made up within a one week period. Under no circumstances may a faculty member accept classroom assignments after the close of the semester, except in cases of emergency. Any incomplete work not made up within four weeks after the end of a semester will automatically receive a “0” for that assignment and the final grade will be adjusted accordingly.

Make Up Exams: Only students with an excused absence may take a make up exam. All make up exams must be taken within a one-week period from the time the student returns to class. All make up exams will be administered in the Library. Students must pay a make up fee of $10.00 in the office. A receipt will be issued to the student and must be presented to the Librarian before an exam may be taken.

Classroom Behavior: Students are expected to demonstrate a genuine Christian attitude and conduct at all times. The instructor may dismiss a student from class any time he/she deems necessary.

Library Schedule:

Monday	2:00 - 5:00 PM	6:00 - 10:30 PM
Tuesday	1:30 - 5:00 PM	6:00 - 10:30 PM
Wednesday	2:00 - 5:00 PM	Closed
Thursday	2:00 - 5:00 PM	6:00 - 7:30 PM
Friday	2:00 - 5:00 PM	Closed
Saturday	11:00 - 3:00 PM	Closed

The Library will be open on some Saturdays as posted by the Office. The Library will not be open on holidays, Christmas break, or summer vacation.

Policy: Standard Library practice is followed at LABI to ensure the rights of every student to study and conduct research. Unnecessary noise will not be allowed. Repeated violation of this rule will be cause for disciplinary action. Other rules are as follow:

Quiet: no talking out loud.
In order to maintain a quiet atmosphere for study, all electronic devices including cell phones and pagers, etc. are not permitted in the Library.
Food, snacks or drinks are not permitted in the Library.
Reference books, books on reserve, periodicals or commentaries may not be removed from the library at any time. (Disciplinary action will be taken and a fine will be assessed.)
Books may be checked out for a two week period with no rechecks. A fine of .25 cents per day per book will be assessed for all books not returned by the due date. No other books may be checked out until all late books have been returned and fines paid.
All books used in the Library must be returned to the designated area. Please do not reshelf it yourself.
All chairs are to be returned to their original location.
The current charge for copies is .10 cents per side (cash only).
Students are responsible for replacement of lost or damaged books. Replacement costs are a minimum of $25.00.
All students who pay their general fees will be allowed to use the computers in the Library. The “guidelines” will be posted.
Any books found on the campus at the end of the semester will result in a total library fine and/or late fee of $10.00 per book.

Student Life

Social life plays an important part in the character development of the student. Therefore, LABI does its best to promote a healthy environment of social interaction among all members of the campus. A well-balanced program of social events are sponsored, such as school picnics, field trips, banquets, Senior Day and other activities that promote the value of Godly leisure and recreation. Prospective students who are at least sixteen years of age will be allowed a maximum of two days free room and board at LABI only when prior arrangements are made through the office of Student Services.

Married Student Fellowship

The Married Student Fellowship is a program for married students and their spouses. The Fellowship exists to promote appropriate social and spiritual development of the married student. Married Student and Staff Housing
LABI has limited housing available for married students and staff. All married students and staff living on campus must abide by the policies and standards of the school. Since living on campus is a privilege, LABI reserves the right to require that all residents first be approved to reside in campus housing and that all residents vacate the housing if they do not abide by these standards. Married students who have their own washer and dryer will be charged a $25.00 Appliance Use fee per semester. These appliances are for personal use only and are not to be used to do other students’ laundry.

General Dress Code

As evidence of the distinctive nature of this community, all students and members of student families are expected to abide by the following dress code. Proper footwear is expected everywhere on campus. Faculty members are authorized to deny admission to class to any student not observing accepted campus attire. Cafeteria, chapel, and library personnel have the same authority. Any questionable attire or personal appearance which draws undue attention to the wearer will be summoned to the Dorm Pastor for counseling. Good grooming and Christian standards should guide mature discretion. Every Thursday has been designated as Dress-up Day. Men and women are required to follow the platform attire dress code through the lunch hour. (Exception: noon kitchen workers may change for work.) LABI reserves the right to declare any single piece of clothing as unsuitable attire for any occasion.

Men’s Dress Code

Men are expected to be dressed appropriately for the occasion at all times. NO bizarre haircuts are permitted. Hair should be kept clean, well groomed and neat. The hair for men must not exceed below the bottom of the collar, be configured in ponytails or mohawks. (Note: What is considered “bizarre” is at the discretion of the administration and faculty.)
Mustaches, sideburns and beards must be kept neatly trimmed and not of excessive length.
Earrings, tattooing, studs or body piercing is NOT allowed at LABI.
Hats or caps may be worn outside and in the dorm. They are not to be worn at any time during chapel or in class, the library or the Administration building.
All shirts must be buttoned up (except for the top button) and tucked in.
New tattoos or body piercing of any kind (including tongue piercing) is not allowed for either male or female.

Pulpit Attire: To be worn while “preaching” in chapel or at a Church. Suits and sport coat combinations with ties, dress slacks, socks and shoes.
Platform Attire: Coordinating shirt, dress slacks, socks and shoes.
Classroom Attire: To be worn during school hours and school related activities; jeans, slacks, socks, shoes and dress/casual shirts (shirts with a tail must be tucked in).
Leisure Attire: After school hours, activities on campus and to town, etc., must be neat, clean and modest. Shirts, t-shirts, sweaters, sweat shirts, knee shorts, slacks and jeans are acceptable.
Recreational Attire: To be worn for recreational activities only: shorts, jogging suits, sweat shirts or T-shirts.
Administration Bldg, Library & Cafeteria Attire: Sweat pants, caps/hats and house slippers are not allowed.

Women’s Dress Code

Dress lengths should be modest and in good taste (dresses are not to be above the knee when kneeling). Inappropriate clothing for a Bible school student such as inappropriate slit skirts, low back/front tops or dresses, shorts, etc., are not allowed. Women are expected to be dressed appropriately for the occasion. Hair styles must not be bizarre. Hair should be kept clean, well groomed and neat. (Note: What is considered “bizarre” is at the discretion of the administration and faculty.)
Pulpit Attire: To be worn while “preaching” in chapel or at a Church. Church dresses with appropriate footwear.
Platform Attire: Dresses, skirts, sweaters and appropriate footwear.
Classroom Attire: To be worn during school hours and school related activities. Dresses, modest jeans, pant suites, skirts, sweaters, capri pants and appropriate footwear.
Leisure Attire: After school hours, activities on campus and to town, etc. Dresses, skirts, knee shorts, capri pants, and slacks, modest jeans with appropriate footwear.
Recreational Attire: To be worn for recreational activities only. Shorts, jogging suits, sweat shirts or T-shirts.
Administration Bldg., Library & Cafeteria Attire: Shorts, sweat pants, caps/hats and house slippers are not allowed.

Makeup and Jewelry

If makeup and jewelry are used, they should be used moderately and in good taste. Excessive use will not be permitted. New tattoos or body piercing of any kind (including tongue piercing) is not allowed for either male or female.
Matters in question such as to the dress code shall be left to the discretion of the dorm pastors and Senior Director Dean of Students.

Personal Life

LABI is always concerned about the personal life of its students. All students (marred or single, off campus or on campus) are expected to conduct themselves at all times in accordance with the teaching of the Word of God, the accepted standards of the Assemblies of God and the standards of conduct held by LABI. LABI students must realize the importance of being examples of Christian living both on campus, off campus, during school breaks and holidays.

Guidelines for Establishing Friendships Between Members of the Opposite Sex

Students are encouraged to follow the teachings of the Word of God while they learn to establish friendships with each other. LABI permits students to meet, sit together, talk and engage in social activities while getting to know each other. It is extremely important that any friendship with a member of the opposite sex reflect the utmost purity of Christian character. Students have a right to know what their school considers appropriate behavior in their dating relationships. The following standard of conduct has been adopted and will be applied and enforced. It is expected that students will demonstrate public and private behavior in their dating relationships that is glorifying to God and in keeping with a Christian testimony. They need to be sensitive to those around them and should not conduct themselves in an offensive or inappropriate fashion.

Public Behavior

Public behavior is that behavior with the opposite sex that is considered appropriate in places understood to be public and In places occupied, open to and in full view of others.

Private Behavior

Private behavior is that behavior with the opposite sex that is considered appropriate in places not designated as public or commonly understood as public. Places that are private in character and nature -times when a couple is alone, no presence of another person or couple, away from others. The following is considered appropriate public behavior by couples at LABI:

Sitting together (*leisure time only)

Holding hands (*leisure time only)

A woman taking the arm of her date (*leisure time only)

Note:

Not during class, during chapel services or devotions or school activities. They need to be sensitive to those around them and should not conduct themselves in an offensive or inappropriate fashion.

The Senior Director Dean of Students, the Men’s Dorm Pastor, the Women’s Dorm Pastor, Resident Assistants, Faculty, Staff, and Administrative Personnel have the authority to interpret, apply and enforce these guidelines. Students who violate them may be reported to the Senior Director Dean of Students, the Men’s Dorm Pastor, and the Women’s Dorm Pastor who may initiate disciplinary action. The following is considered inappropriate public behavior by couples at LABI:

Leaning or lying on each other
Petting or caressing each other
Body Massages

Note: The Senior Director Dean of Students, the Men’s Dorm Pastor, the Women’s Dorm Pastor, Resident Assistants, Faculty, Staff, and Administrative Personnel have the authority to interpret, apply and enforce these guidelines. Students who violate them may be reported to the Senior Director Dean of Students, the Men’s Dorm Pastor, and the Women’s Dorm Pastor who may initiate disciplinary action. Couples are not permitted to leave the campus alone together (or two members of the opposite sex) to be alone “privately” while traveling in a car or while away from the school campus. Approval can only be given at the discretion of the dorm pastors and Senior Director Dean of Students. Certain cases may be approved only by the Senior Director Dean of Students. Students may fellowship and visit with a member of opposite gender during daylight hours within the campus boundaries and during the evening hours within the campus boundaries in areas that are properly lit.

Engagement and Marriage: It is essential that students should not let anything interfere with God’s will for their lives, the attainment of which is the purpose of attending LABI. Obviously in some cases relationships are formed between Godly students that may result in the desire for Holy Matrimony; yet, students that are contemplating marriage are strongly encouraged to avoid hasty engagements and especially marriage while attending school. Counseling in these matters will be required for the students through the Student Services Office. Students are NOT permitted to marry during a school term without permission from the Administrative Committee.

On Campus Environs

Students are not allowed to loiter in their work areas.
Students should not enter any of the campus buildings and/or other specific areas other than at specified times or with special permission.
Jogging/walking is permitted only within the designated areas on campus (see map). LABI is not responsible for any personal injury or accident resulting from such activities. Such activities should not be done alone and it is advised that they be confined to daylight hours or remain in well lit areas.
The wooded area is off limits to all students at all times.
The areas designated as “privacy zones” should be respected at all times. This means that persons of the opposite sex should not venture past the designated areas for any reason. A. O. Martinez Dorm: top of sidewalk handrail and sidewalk in the back. Ruth Martinez Dorm: sidewalk past gazebo and steps in back of dorm. Garza Dorm: light post near parking lot.
Sidewalks should be used at all times.

Off Campus Environs

1. Overnight Visit/ Weekend Off-Campus Permission: No off campus, overnight, weekend permission is permitted neither during the first weekend and the last weekend of the semester nor during any scheduled school activities. Permission for overnight trips beyond the San Antonio environs will be granted to students who have a letter of parental consent on file with the Student Services Office and who are in good standing in the following areas:

Students who participate in the Work Study Program must have their job assignment properly completed.
If the student is under 18 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must call to verify student’s itinerary.
If the student is “going to a place other than home”, the hosting parent or legal guardian where the student will be going must call and verify visitation.
Under no circumstances does any weekend permission justify a student not being in school on Friday for class or in class on Monday.
All students must sign out to stay off-campus during a school term, even breaks and holidays. This can be done by filling out an individually assigned off campus release form with your Dorm Pastor or at the front office of the Administration building for approval. Failure to comply with this is a minor infraction. (See Minor Infraction)

2. Approval for off campus overnight weekend permissions and trips beyond the San Antonio environs may be requested from the Office of Student Services according to the procedure that follows:

An off-campus release form must be requested by Thursday 12:00 noon.
The completed release form must be signed and submitted to the office before 4:00 PM on Thursday of the week permission is being requested.
An announcement will be made during devotions to confirm your permission.
Any absences related to weekend permissions (before or after) will be assessed as a “double absence”.

3. Delayed Return to Campus: A student who is delayed in returning to campus must notify the Dorm Pastors immediately. Arrangements will be made to provide assistance if necessary.

4. LABI strongly prohibits any private visitations by opposite gender students to either party’s domicile. Under no circumstances may a student visit overnight the home of an opposite gender student without the parents invitation and assurance that they will be at home. In such cases the parents of the home being visited must call to make arrangements with the office of Student Services.

5. Single students are not permitted in the residence of single students/staff of the opposite sex. Students who are found to have been in the residences of the opposite sex may be terminated from the enrollment of LABI. This applies to all students/staff whether they reside on or off campus.

Student Services

Automobiles

All vehicles must be registered with the Registrar’s office at the time of registration. All students will be required to pay an auto registration fee of $20.00 per car per semester and display the appropriate registration tag at all times.

Each student must have adequate current public liability and property damage insurance to use their automobile while attending LABI. Students who do not have proof of insurance will be denied the use of their auto.

A copy of all pertinent insurance papers is required for the student’s file. The school assumes no responsibility or liability for accidents, traffic violations or legal procedures that may result from the same. All students are expected to obey all Texas laws pertaining to the operation of motor vehicles during their stay at LABI. Parking lots have been designated for those students who have cars. All violations will be subject to a $15.00 fine. The speed limit on campus is five miles per hour. Be aware of small children on campus. Violations of any hazardous driving will be subject to a $25.00 fine and/or suspension of driving privileges. The owner of the vehicle involved will be personally responsible for any violations. LABI strongly disapproves of lending cars to fellow students. LABI assumes no liability for any damages such as may be incurred. Permission for any auto repair/maintenance to be performed on campus must be obtained from the Senior Director Dean of Students. (This includes car washes.) Students are prohibited from playing car stereos while the vehicle is stationary, while working on cars or doing other odd jobs. If a car is left unattended for more than five days it will be considered ‘abandoned” and will be assessed a fine of $5.00 per day. After 30 days the car will be removed from school property at the owner’s expense.

Swimming Pool Rules:

Women - 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on odd numbered days
Men - 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on even numbered days
Proper swimwear is required.
Students are not allowed to bring guests at any time.
Swimming alone is not permitted.
Mixed company swimming is prohibited.
Horseplay/Diving will not be tolerated.
All persons utilizing the pool do so at their own risk.
All rules posted at the swimming pool must be strictly adhered to at all times.
LABI assumes no responsibility for accidents.

Fund Raisers

Only school related projects approved by the Administration would be permitted on campus. The group sponsor must ensure that all projects are approved by the Administration and permission is granted well in advance. No solicitation of any kind is permitted at any time.

Credit

Students are strongly discouraged from buying on credit locally while enrolled at LABI. LABI assumes no liability for any debts incurred by any student nor will it give a credit reference.

Policy for Group and/or Class Meetings or Announcements

Only school-approved organizations are entitled to have group meetings and make or post announcements. Permission to hold a meeting must be secured and attended by the designated sponsor through the Senior Director Dean of Students. The Office of Student Services must approve all announcements and the posting of flyers.

Work Study Program Policy

All resident students who do not pay their account in full at registration will be required to participate in the work-study program unless they have been granted permission by the Senior Director Dean of Students for off campus employment. Students must be physically able, and willing to accept the work-study guidelines specified in the work policy.

Requirements

The work study program is for the duration of the semester.
All job assignments will be made by the Senior Director Dean of Students.
All students will be required to work a minimum of one hour per day (Monday - Saturday) and during general clean up times.
All students must notify the work study director in a timely manner when you will not be able to fulfill your obligation. NOTICE: If you are absent without proper notice you will be penalized one hour per day missed from your work study account.
A substitute worker can be assigned only by the Senior Director Dean of Students.
An excused absence will be allowed only in cases of illness, emergencies and unusual circumstances.
All work study hours will be recorded only by an authorized time card supervisor.
A student will be dismissed from the work study program for not completing their work assignments in a satisfactory manner or for excessive absences.
If/when a student is dismissed from their respective work study assignment he/she will be required to pay their remaining school balance “up front” and will not be allowed to participate in the work study program in the following semester.
When a student’s account is paid in full before the semester ends. Students are required to complete their work study agreement for the duration of the semester. These funds will be applied to the next semester’s account. If the student is graduating that semester the job responsibility will remain as in the work study agreement and will be considered performance of ministry service.

Off-Campus Work Policy

Rule: In order to maintain satisfactory progress while taking a heavy academic course load at LABI, students are strongly discouraged from working off campus. In some special cases the administration may allow students to work off campus but under no circumstances will any student who is on academic or disciplinary probation be allowed to work off-campus. Students must adhere to the following requirements in case they are allowed to work off campus: Requirements:

Students who wish to work off campus must obtain approval to do so prior to seeking employment.
No student will be allowed to work past 10:30 PM.
No student will be allowed to work on Sundays.
Students who work off campus must make arrangements at work in order to attend special services such as revivals, outreaches, and other school events.
Students who work off campus must have their own vehicle (transportation).
Students who work off campus must make payments on their school account in a timely manner each week.
Students who work off campus nullify their participation in the work study program and will be placed on a separate payment plan.
Students who work off campus will be required to file a work card indicating the place of employment and the work schedule. This card must be updated on a weekly basis.
Permission to work off campus may be suspended at any time by the administration for failure to comply with any part of this policy or in case of disciplinary action.
Under no circumstance may any work prohibit a student from attending class.

Policy to Hold Student Offices, Ministry and Other School Representation

In order for a student to hold a school office or participate in any authorized school function, i.e. class officer, student council, journalism, missions leader, athletic team, ministry team, drama team or vocal groups, he/she must have high spiritual standards, an exemplary campus life, maintain a minimum 2.50 GPA, show responsibility in his/her job and show financial responsibility. Any exception to these requirements must be made by the administration.

Cafeteria Regulations

The Cafeteria will be open Monday through Saturday as indicated in the schedule below. Meals will be served for twenty minutes and the cafeteria will be closed at the times shown.

	Breakfast	Lunch	Supper
Monday	7:00 - 7:20 AM	12:15 - 1:00 PM	5:00 - 5:30 PM
Tuesday	7:00 - 7:20 AM	12:15 - 1:00 PM	5:00 - 5:30 PM
Wednesday	7:00 - 7:20 AM	12:15 - 1:00 PM	5:00 - 5:30 PM
Thursday	7:00 - 7:20 AM	12:15 - 1:00 PM	5:00 - 5:30 PM
Friday	7:00 - 7:20 AM	12:15 - 1:00 PM	5:00 - 5:30 PM
Saturday	10:00 - 10:30 AM		4:00 - 4:30 PM
Sunday - Sack Lunch		3:00 - 3:30 PM

The following rules apply while in the cafeteria:

All students and guests are expected to follow appropriate social etiquette when dining in the school cafeteria.
Students are not allowed in the kitchen area at any time except to do his/her chores.
Students are allowed in the dining area only during meal times.
Sick trays will be provided only to the Dorm Pastors or Resident Assistants.
Silverware, saltshakers, etc., must not be taken from the cafeteria.
Students must not linger unnecessarily in the cafeteria.
Students who live off campus may bring a personal sack lunch.
Students who have not purchased the semester meal plan and intend to eat in the cafeteria must purchase a meal ticket at $3.00 per meal.
Students must adhere to bell schedule; first bell warning, second bell = exit.
Students are requested to refrain from creating a boisterous atmosphere while dining in the school cafeteria.
See dress code section for proper attire.

Bookstore

The LABI bookstore provides books and textbooks that may be purchased with cash, personal checks or travelers checks.

Health Services

LABI assumes no responsibility to provide medical services to students or any of his or her dependents. All students will be required to complete a form during registration wherein the student acknowledges that LABI assumes no such responsibility.

Student Mail

Every student will be provided with a mailbox to receive mail. A $5.00 mailbox fee is assessed per semester. If the mailbox key is lost a $5.00 fine will be charged to provide the student with a replacement key.
Notice: Mail will not be hand delivered at any time, even in the case of a lost key.
All student mail will be processed Monday through Friday by 3:00 pm.
Outgoing mail may be given to office personnel to be placed with the outgoing mail at the administration offices.
Stamps may be purchased from the business office.

Student Council

This organization serves as an advisory and resource committee and has been established to further promote and develop student life. The Student Council, directed by the Senior Director Dean of Students is composed of the Student Council executive officers, faculty sponsors and officers from each class. The Student Council endeavors to make LABI and the surrounding community a better place by promoting campus and community events that demonstrate Christian fellowship, leadership, and service throughout the school year. It also encourages school and community spirit.

Publications

LABI publishes a select number of issues of the school newspaper, “The Torch” during the school year. Articles written by students and faculty members are published along with other items. La Antorcha, LABI’s yearbook, is a publication which portrays the events of the preceding school year. Students interested in working with the publication may apply with the Office of Student Services.

Recruitment/Student Ministry

The Recruitment department will work together with Student Ministries in order to represent LABI in churches and events within the area and district.

Intramural Sports

Intramural sports are sponsored by the Office of Student Services to encourage and promote student opportunities for fellowship and to maintain physical fitness.

Student Policies

Dormitory Policy: Dormitories provide students with a learning / living environment, which is an integral part of the total education experience of the school. These dormitories are equipped to provide a comfortable and wholesome living experience that will enhance an individual’s spiritual, social, academic, and cultural growth. With these goals in mind, the following policies have been established:

All single-students under the age of 24 are required to live on campus. Students may be exempt if they are commuting from the home of their parents or legal guardians. Any requests for exceptions must be made in writing to the Administration at least one month prior to registration.
All single students over the age of 24 must obtain special approval to live on-campus from the Administration. The request must be made in writing at least one month prior to registration.
All married students attending LABI without the accompaniment of their spouse must obtain special approval to live on campus. The request must be made in writing at least one month prior to registration.
All students who have been previously married and are separated or divorced must obtain special approval to live on campus. The request must be made in writing at least one month prior to registration.
Semi-private rooms are available by way of an approval process. Special consideration will be given to seniors.
Dormitories will be closed between the fall and spring semesters, fall and spring break, school holidays and during summer vacation. All students will be expected to vacate their rooms before 9:00 pm the day school is let out.
All personal belongings will need to be removed during the summer vacation.
Students are responsible for securing their personal property against theft or damage during any break or vacation period.
Personal property left by students during the summer vacation period will be disposed of after ten days.
Students are responsible for shipping & receiving their personal property.
Special housing arrangements: Any student who can not leave the school within the time required of any break or vacation period must make special arrangements through the Office of Student Services at least one week in advance of the break. Extended stays will be extremely limited. Students will be charged a $10.00 fee per day and meals will not be provided. All heating and air-conditioning systems in the dormitories will be turned off during breaks and holidays.

Campus Code of Conduct: This Code of Conduct is for all resident and nonresident students.

Students shall show consideration to all other students at all times.
Talking out of the windows of any building is prohibited at all times $25.00 fine will be assessed per violation.
Loud talking or other disturbing noises are not allowed at any time.
Audio equipment (personal or vehicle) should be operated at a volume level so as not to disturb any other student or staff member. Students who violate this rule may have their personal equipment confiscated and returned at the end of the semester.
Students may not participate in any activity that would disturb other students between 11:00 pm & 6:00 am.
Curfew: Beginning as soon as students arrive on campus, all students are to be on campus and in the dorm by 11:00 pm Monday through Wednesday& Sunday, 8:00 pm on Thursdays and 12:00 midnight on Friday & Saturday. One demerit will be assessed for every minute a student is late for curfew beyond the first five minutes. Beyond ten minutes the student will be assessed a $5.00 fine per 10 minute increments.
All students must be in their respective rooms by 11:30 p.m. for lights out (Exception: Friday & Saturday).
Any student involved in propping of doors, letting students in after curfew or allowing student access through windows will be subject to disciplinary action and a fine of $50.00.
Students who work off campus must obtain approval to do so prior to seeking employment. (For more details see off-campus work policy.)
Students are allowed to visit married students only if the married student has personally secured permission from the Dean of Students. Under no circumstances may a female and male student visit at the same time. Students may not visit after 9:00 p.m.
Single students are not permitted in the residence of single students/staff of the opposite sex. Students who are found to have been in the residences of the opposite sex may be terminated from the enrollment of LABI. This applies to all students/staff whether they reside on or off campus.
All Visitors must obtain permission from the Main Office to visit the classrooms and dormitories. Visitors must leave the campus by 10:00 p.m. Violation of this policy will prohibit the guest from further visits to the Campus.
The Dorm Pastors have complete authority in all matters of dormitory life and discipline. Unresolved conflicts will be referred to the Dean of Students.
Absolutely no deliveries of any kind may be made to the dorms. Consult with the Dorm Pastors for proper measures.
Reporting of Emergencies: In case of any emergency students must report directly to the Dorm Pastors, Senior Director Dean of Students or the Administrator on duty, Dorm Pastors and Resident –Assistants.
The positions of Dorm Pastors and their Resident Assistants are appointed to serve in each student dormitory. These leaders serve the needs of their students and are under the direct supervision of the Senior Director Dean of Students.

Policy for Student Rooms

Usage: You need to be sure and take care of your room. Nails or the equivalent should not be driven into the walls, closets, or furniture. No double-sided sponge tape or sponge tape hooks may be used. Curtains should be hung under the direction of the Men or Women’s Dorm Pastor. Do not glue mirrors or cork boards, etc. to the walls.
Furniture: Every student is provided with a dresser or chest of drawers, chair and bed. Each room is also furnished with a student desk to be shared by all persons in the room. You are expected to take care of your furniture. When you move in, you become responsible for the room furniture. Charges will be levied for any defacing or destroying of room furniture. FURNITURE MUST NOT BE MOVED FROM ONE ROOM TO ANOTHER.
School Property: Students will be charged for the repair of any damage done to school property. The Director of Maintenance will assess the damage and make a recommendation Senior Director Dean of Students. The Senior Director Dean of Students will notify the student in writing and inform the Business Office. All charges must be paid in cash. (A minimum of $25.00 per damage will be charged.)
Room Cleanliness: A direct relationship exists between the way rooms are maintained and student attitudes. You are responsible for the daily care and cleaning of your room. Unannounced room checks will be made regularly to insure that rooms are kept neat and clean. Rooms must be ready for inspection by 8:00 AM. A written warning will be issued for the first unsatisfactory room check followed by a $5.00 fine per each consecutive offense.
Room Search: Authorized school personnel may search any room as long as the occupant is present at the time of the search. If the occupant cannot be notified, the school personnel must be attended by another witness.
Loss of personal property: For your own protection, lock you room at all times when you are not present. LABI is not responsible for the loss of your personal belonging in any building. If you do lose something, check with your Dorm Pastor. LABI assumes no responsibility for damage to personal items, such as clothing or personal furniture.
Room changes: You may not change dorm rooms without the specific and written approval of your respective Dorm Pastor. A form is provided for this appeal and can be obtained four weeks after move-in.
Students shall not enter another student’s room at any time without knocking and receiving that student’s permission. All rooms are private and that privacy should not be violated.
Students who are found to have been in the room of a member of the opposite sex may be terminated from enrollment at LABI. Permission to carry luggage may be obtained from the Dorm Pastor in special circumstances.
Students may not operate hot plates, electric heaters (or any other appliance), burn candles or any other items that would cause a fire hazard in the dormitories. Irons may be operated only on ironing boards. A $5.00 fine will be assessed per each violation.
All lights and audio equipment must be turned off when not in use.
Possession or use of secular music or any music, which portrays Christian principles in a negative light, is not permitted at any time. Violation of this rule will be considered a major infraction.
All students who use a refrigerator will be charged a $40.00 Appliance Use fee each semester.
Students may not paint furniture, woodwork, walls, etc. without the permission of the Dorm Pastor.
Resident students are not allowed to keep pets. Violation of this rule will be considered a minor infraction.
Students are not allowed to have a TV, VHS/DVD, Computer and/or video games or microwave in their dorm room.
Emergency Exits: Students are not allowed to use emergency exits in a non-emergency situation or without authorization. Violation of this rule will be considered a major infraction and a fine of $50.00 will be assessed.
Illnesses: When a student is ill he/she must notify the R.A. so that the student may be placed on the sick list before 7:30 a.m. The Dorm Pastors will be informed of illnesses via the R.A. When a student is placed on the sick list they are confined to their room for the day (until 6:00 am the next day). Food will be brought to those students who are placed on sick list by the R.A.'s or the Dorm Pastors.
All students must clear/check out of their respective dorms, turn in their keys and have their room inspected before leaving the dorms between semesters. Room must be completely vacated by the day after graduation. If rooms are not left clean and in good condition a fine of $50.00 will be assessed to the student.
Privacy Zones must be respected at all times. See campus boundaries.
Overnight-Room guest: Guests must obtain written approval from the Office of Student Services prior to the visit. An overnight guest may stay a limit of two nights and a fee of $10.00 per night will be charged. All guests and visitors are expected to comply with LABI rules and standards during their stay on campus. Violation of this policy will prohibit the guest from further visits to the campus.

Standard of Conduct

To avoid misunderstandings all students should become acquainted with the following standard of conduct. LABI considers the following activities to be unacceptable for its students. Engaging in these activities is a violation of the Standard of Conduct of the school. Violations of major or minor infractions could result in the students being called to appear before the Discipline Committee for disciplinary action, suspension, or summarily dismissal. The following activities have been categorized as Major or Minor Infractions:

Major Infractions

Possession or use of tobacco, alcohol or illegal drugs (including a mind altering substance, or drug paraphernalia).
Stealing, lying, dishonesty, cheating or plagiarizing.
Immoral sexual behavior (adultery, homosexuality, lesbianism, abortion and or any other form of scriptural prohibited sexual behavior).
Possession or use of pornographic or obscene literature, suggestive posters, X or R rated video or games or DVD, inappropriate video and/or other X-rated or pornographic material.
Attending or participating in bars, clubs, gambling or dancing.
Hazing, fighting, and abusing peers or horseplay that results in damage or personal injury to another person, including slander or gossiping.
Possession or use of firearms, fireworks, knives or other weapons. Any firearms, fireworks, knives or other weapons found in the possession of a student will be confiscated and kept in the custody of the business office until the end of the school year.
Violating any city, state or federal criminal law (including passing of bad checks).
Disrespect or rudeness to a faculty or staff member.
Failure to comply with disciplinary actions of minor infractions.
Leaving campus or the San Antonio environs without proper authorization.
Falsification of any kind of form used for school purposes.
Spending the night off-campus without proper authorization.
Failure to respond to an official summons from an administrator, faculty or staff member.

Minor Infractions

Any violation of a guideline for establishing friendships with a member of the opposite sex as stated in the student handbook.
Failure to comply with any on/off campus environs regulations.
Unauthorized possession of keys or use of school property.
Going to a movie theater or viewing an unapproved VHS/DVD and/or computer/video games.
Water fights or use of water-guns, and throwing water in the dorm.
Excessive absenteeism of regular church or chapel services.
Disruption of any chapel service, class session or school event.
Unauthorized entry or use of school property/buildings.
Using profane or obscene language (including distasteful euphemisms).
Playing pranks, tripping, or tampering with light switches, exit alarms, fire alarms, or fire extinguishers. (There will be a $100.00 fine for a fire related infraction.)

DISCIPLINARY PROGRAM AND PROCEDURES

To enforce the rules and regulations of the school with the least embarrassment for the students, employees, staff, faculty and administrators, the school has implemented a system of demerits which has been successfully employed in many colleges. The system approved by the faculty and administrators of LABI is as follows:

Infractions or violations to any rules will be reviewed by the Senior Director Dean of Students & Dorm Pastors who are authorized to carefully note the situation and make a written report.
Demerits are issued at the discretion of the Dorm Pastors, Senior Director Dean of Students or the Discipline Committee according to the offense. If demerits are issued an additional penalty may be assessed in monetary value.
Every reported violation of rules will be communicated to the student in writing, together with the number of demerits and monetary fine assigned.
An excessive accumulation of (30) demerits WILL result in the suspension of permission to attend special on/off campus activities.
Students who accumulate 30 demerits will be automatically required to appear before the Discipline Committee
A “major infraction” will automatically incur a minimum of 30 demerits.
A “minor infraction” will automatically incur a minimum of 20 demerits.
Notice: A student is subject to suspension if he/she neglects to respond to or disregards an official notice from the Dorm Pastors, Faculty or Administrators of the school. In the event of an investigation, students may be required to take a polygraph test.
A student may be campused as a disciplinary action by the discipline committee.
Campusing may be one of two types:
Regular campus means the student is restricted to the campus at all times other than for church services, and is confined to his/her room after 7:00 pm until 6:00 am.
Full campus means the student is restricted to the campus and to his/her room at all times except for meals, classes, chapel services, church services or to go to his/her mailbox once a day.

FINES

When a student violates the Standard of Conduct of LABI he/she may be assessed a fine. Any fine should be resolved with immediacy. It is to be paid at the cashier’s window in the Administration Building during regular business hours. Any regular fine that remains unpaid after 15 days, becomes a separate major infraction and is subject to disciplinary action. All fines must be paid before a student begins classes in a new semester. Fines may be appealed in writing to the Senior Director Dean of Student.

DISCIPLINARY PROBATION

A student may be placed on “disciplinary probation” by the Senior Director Dean of Student or the Discipline Committee for accumulating excessive demerits or for committing any major/minor infractions or a major offense. When a student is placed on disciplinary probation, the Discipline Committee shall write a letter to the students’ parents or legal guardian explaining the circumstances leading to the disciplinary probation if the student is eighteen years of age or younger, or if the parents are responsible for the students account. Students under disciplinary probation will not be permitted to participate in any extracurricular activities including the following: traveling with a student group, sports activities, participating in school musicals or other programs, summer/holiday tours, chapel ministry or holding office in clubs, classes or student government. When a student under disciplinary probation commits any offense, that student will be requested to appear before the Disciplinary Committee. At that point all infractions will be considered and treated as major infractions and may result in an automatic suspension from enrollment for at least one semester. Readmission shall depend upon evidence of genuine repentance and resumption of good behavior and self-discipline. A letter of recommendation from the home pastor will also be required. Any student who incurs disciplinary probation for two semesters in a row will be suspended automatically.
Notice: When a student is suspended for any reason continuous enrollment is broken and therefore invalidates the current Financial Assurance Plan.

DISCIPLINE COMMITTEE

LABI holds that every student upon signing the application for admission is under moral contract to the school regulations when that student enrolls in the school. Consequently, each student is responsible for disciplining himself or herself to live within the limits of the school rules. Because the student body is composed of persons who are devoted to Christ and who consider Christian submission and humility valuable assets to the building of strong character, students should happily discipline themselves to comply with the campus policies. The Administration, faculty and staff are available to help with self-discipline problems.
When a student is asked to appear before the Discipline Committee the following process will be initiated:

The student will be notified verbally or in writing by the Senior Director Dean of Students to appear before the Discipline Committee.
The committee will discuss the violation(s) with the student, and the student will be permitted to give an explanation for his or her behavior.
The Committee has the right to recommend that the student be suspended if they are convinced that the infraction(s) merits such discipline or the terms of disciplinary probation have been violated.
The decision of the Committee shall be communicated to the student by the Chairman of the Committee and a time of reflection and prayer will be initiated by the Chairman.
The decision of the Committee will be communicated to the parents or legal guardian of the dependent student by the Senior Director Dean of Student by letter or phone.

SUSPENSION PROCEDURES

LABI reserves the right to suspend a student because of low standards of scholarship, poor attitude or a conflict of attitudes and standards of behavior with those of the school.

In the event a student is suspended from school, he/she will be required to contact his/her parent or guardian immediately. In case a refund is due, the refund will follow standard refund policies applicable to student withdrawal.
Students who are readmitted after suspension for disciplinary reasons will be placed on disciplinary probation for the first semester after their return. Any further violations could result in termination of the student.
Students who are suspended will be required to vacate the campus no later than 24 hours after the decision to suspend has been rendered.
A married student living on campus who is suspended will be required to vacate the campus housing within one week of the decision to suspend has been rendered.
A student denied admission or suspended for disciplinary reasons is not allowed on campus unless given special permission via the President’s Office.
A student who is suspended may appeal the decision by writing a formal written appeal to the Administrative Committee within twenty-four hours of the decision to suspend the student.
The Administrative Committee shall meet to discuss the appeal within 7 days after the letter of appeal is received. This decision will be considered final.
If no formal written appeal is received by the administration within the prescribed time, the decision will be considered final and may not be appealed.

Finance Office

Addendum No. 1

Work Study Program Policy: The work study program is required of all resident students that do not pay their account in full at registration. Students must be approved to participate, physically able and willing to accept whatever job assignment is available.

Requirements:

The work study program is for the duration of the semester.
Compensation deductions will be pro-rated at the current minimum wage.
All job assignments will be made by the work study director.
All students will be required to work a minimum of one hour per day (Monday - Saturday) and during general clean up.
All students must notify the work study director in a timely manner when you will not be able to fulfill your obligation. NOTICE: If you are absent without proper notice you will be penalized one hour per day missed from your work study account.
A substitute worker can be assigned only by the work study director.
An excused absence will be allowed only in cases of illness, emergencies, and unusual circumstances.
All work study hours will be recorded only by an authorized time card secretary.
A student will be dismissed from the work study program for not completing their work assignments in a 46 satisfactory manner or for excessive absences.
If/when a student is dismissed from their respective work study assignment he/she will be required to pay “up front” their remaining school balance and will not be allowed to participate in the work study program in the following semester.

Addendum No. 2

Off - Campus Work Policy

Requirements

Students who wish to work off campus must obtain approval to do so prior to seeking employment.
No student will be allowed to work past 10:30 PM.
No student will be allowed to work on Sundays.
Students who work off campus must make arrangements at work in order to attend special services such as revivals, outreaches and other school events.
Students who work off campus must have their own vehicle (transportation).
Students who work off campus must make payments on their school account in a timely manner each week.
Students who work off campus nullify their participation in the work study program and will be placed on a separate payment plan.
Students who work off campus will be required to file a work card indicating the place of employment and the work schedule.
This card must be updated on a weekly 48 basis.
Permission to work off campus may be suspended at any time by the administration for failure to comply with any part of this policy or in case of disciplinary action.
Under no circumstance may any work prohibit a student from attending class.

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