General Policies:

The Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing all Guided by Grace, Inc. Policies, finances, and administration of programs, as well as matters pertaining to the health, safety, security, and general welfare of the constituency of Guided by Grace, Inc. trusts that all enrollees will uphold these policies. 

Dress Code:

Shorts and Skorts:  Must have at least a  3 1/2” inseam

Shirts: Must be at least 2” wide on shoulders (lasagna strap, girls as well as boys)

Must have two straps - no Tarzan Tops

No stomachs or backs showing, even when arms are raised, at any time

Boys must always be wearing a shirt  

No backless, low-cut tops, halter tops or tube tops

Skirts and Dresses:  Must be to the top of the knee or below, be two inches or wider on the shoulder, no backless or strapless

Swimsuits: No bikinis - Girls must not show midriffs and entire bottom must be covered.

Ripped Jeans/Clothing:  Any rips must be below mid-thigh and smaller than the size of a quarter.

General Attire: No excessively tight fitting or loose fitting clothing

                      No midriffs showing

                      Must be modest

                      Any person with questionable attire will be asked to change or wear a cover-up

Visitor Policy:

Current Guided by Grace, Inc. members who are interested in bringing a visitor to Co-Op for a day need to contact a member of the Board at least 48 hours in advance of the requested day of visitation.  

This will allow the Board to make sure there is room for the in the age-appropriate classes and to check with any tutors for those hours.

Due to the expense and size limitations of certain classes, all visitors will be assigned to their classes and will be given their schedule for the duration of the visit.  We ask that visitors please adhere to this schedule, or we will not be able to permit visitors in the future.

Visitors should be limited to relatives of Co-Op members. 

The Board reserves the right to accept or deny any visitor requests.

Cell Phone Usage: 

Youth:

All students should keep their phones put away during Co-Op time.  Remind them it is never okay to take a photo of someone without their permission.  

Adults – please ask students to put phones away during Co-Op time.

Adults:

Adults are requested to please remain off their cell phones during Co-Op hours when they are assigned as a tutor, assistant, or other task at Co-Op.  Please set a good example by showing respect to the person tutoring a class by listening, staying engaged, and being alert to class discussion/happenings.  

Class assistants are a vital part of each classroom and provide support to tutors, encouragement to students, and are also there in the event of an emergency.  Phones/computers may be used as deemed necessary for assignments at tutor’s discretion, but we are trying to encourage communication, friendships, healthy relationships, and good interpersonal skills, which cannot be done while on a screen all day.

Music Policy:

The Board reserves the right to limit or restrict the use of music at Guided by Grace, Inc. events or activities.

Inappropriate contact:

Inappropriate contact of any kind is strictly prohibited at all Guided by Grace, Inc. sponsored activities.

Behavior Policies:

As Christians, the goal of Guided by Grace, Inc. is to obey ultimate end of all Bible-centered education is to grow in wisdom and virtue. Therefore, we require our families to exhibit the following minimal personal virtues at any and all Guided by Grace, Inc. events and activities.

• Kindness
• Truthfulness
• Courtesy toward others and respect for their property rights.
• Punctuality in attendance and work.
• Respect for and obedience to those in authority.
• Diligence in effort and attention.

Prohibited Activities and Items:

Please note, illegal activity will not be tolerated and may result in criminal prosecution.  

Substances:

No illegal substances (i.e., narcotics, illegal drugs, etc.) are allowed at Guided by Grace, Inc. sponsored activities.

Substances not considered illegal but which are intended for inappropriate use (i.e., model glue, super glue, etc.) are not allowed at Guided by Grace, Inc. sponsored activities.

The consumption of alcohol and the use of any tobacco products are not allowed at Guided by Grace, Inc. sponsored activities.

Pornography:

Items of a sexual nature and not part of normal tutorial sessions/semesters (biology, anatomy, etc.) are strictly prohibited at all Guided by Grace, Inc. sponsored activities.  This rule shall apply to printed and electronic material including any graphic or text.  Any content or activity deemed to be pornographic in nature by consensus of the Board of Directors, shall be regarded as prohibited.

Weapons:

Items considered to be weapons are prohibited from being in the possession of any non-adult at all Guided by Grace, Inc. sponsored activities unless specifically required for a group activity, i.e. hunter’s safety class.  

Removal: 

An enrolled family may be removed from enrollment for cause, including non fees, which shall result in automatic termination of enrollment. Enrollment may be reinstated, if full payment of outstanding balance is paid, plus a late payment fee amounting to 15% of the outstanding balance.  

Resignation: 

Any enrolled family may withdraw by filing a written withdrawal with the Board of Directors, but such withdrawal shall not relieve the enrollee so resigning of the obligation to pay any charges due.  Fees paid through the date of resignation are non-refundable.

Additional restrictions:

No excessive horseplay.

No bad language.  Language that is generally or reasonably considered to be vulgar, inappropriate in a Christian context, hurtful to the recipient, racial, bigoted, or demeaning is not allowed at LMHSC-sponsored activities.

No hurting others.

No defacing property.

Failure to adhere to these policies will result in:

Offenses shall be handled in the following manner:

• First offense:  Warning given to child, as well as notification to parent.
• Second offense:  Child staying with parent for remainder of class, activity or event.
• Third offense:  Parent meeting with Council, with a possible suspension from that class, activity or event.
• Behavior that demonstrates a blatant disregard for person and/or property will result in immediate suspension. Criminal behavior is subject to immediate law enforcement notification.  In all cases, offenses deemed severe enough by the Council may be escalated to a greater level of response.  Board of Directors will be notified of such actions within 72 hours. 

Updated: 9/8/25