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Visitor Policy

WRC Visitor Policy

No one wants to admit that abuse could happen at our co-op. It’s easy to read horrifying stories and think they are far away from our reality. However, if we truly want to keep people safe, we have to recognize that abuse is possible and then take the steps necessary to prevent it. By having a visitor policy, a child safety policy, requiring background checks of members/teachers and other safety procedures, we can help prevent horrific long-term impacts of abuse. Our Visitor Policy and other safety precautions communicate that kids are important. We want to create a safety-first culture and ensure that our families have the best experience possible while at WRC. Thank you for helping us keep WRC a safe place!  

 

VISITORS (AGES 0-17)

  • Children are welcome to attend with prior permission by the Board.
  • Non-member children must have a Visitor Waiver submitted by their parent or legal guardian before being on campus.
  • Children must stay with the member or may sit in on classes with prior permission from the teacher.

 

NON-MEMBER ADULT VISITORS (18+ YEARS)

  • All non-member adult visitors and guest speakers must be approved by the Board one week prior to their visit.
  • Visitors must sign in at the front table, submit the Visitor Waiver, and receive a visitor badge.
  • Visitors must stay with an appointed adult member at all times.
  • Visitors may not be alone with students at any time.
  • Visitors will not be allowed to sit in on classes unless the Board has had one week notice and has approval from the subsequent teachers.
  • If the visitor is a guest speaker, parents must also be notified in advance and be allowed to opt out or sit in on the class.
  • Visitors must sign out prior to departure.

 

ALUMNI VISITORS (AGES 18-20)

  • Adult students (ages 18-20) who have graduated WRC are welcome to visit with prior Board approval. 
  • Alumni must sign in at the front table, submit the Visitor Waiver, and receive a visitor badge.
  • Alumni may sit in on classes with prior approval from the Board and the teachers.
  • Alumni may never be alone with someone under the age of 18 unless it is a sibling.
  • Alumni who are 21 years and over will be classified as a Non-Member Adult. Please refer to the rules above.
  • Alumni wishing to teach a class will need Board approval and will be considered an Outside Teacher.

 

Posted February 18, 2023

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