Our mission at Village Arts is to provide a safe, fun, creative, and challenging environment that fosters individual growth in self-worth, responsibility, self-expression, community values, and independence. Our programs bring together diverse individuals under the guidance of trained leaders, working collaboratively to create unique productions or enhance skills in classes.

Key Behavior and Safety Expectations and Policies:

• Chronic Health Conditions: Any student with a chronic health condition must have it documented by a licensed physician on the provided health history form. All medical information will be kept confidential.
• Illness: To help maintain a healthy environment for everyone, please keep your child home from all programs if they are feeling unwell or showing any signs of illness. Even minor symptoms can be contagious and may put other children and staff at risk. Your cooperation is essential in preventing the spread of germs and ensuring the well-being of our entire community.
• Bullying is Inexcusable: Bullying, whether physical, verbal, or through social media, is strictly prohibited. This includes exclusion, teasing, taunting, gossiping, hitting, kicking, or putting down others with intent to harm or gain power. All participants are expected to treat others with respect and support a positive experience. We address all incidents seriously and encourage open communication from students and staff. We can only manage what we know about.
• Disruptive Conduct: Behavior that intentionally disrupts the normal operation of Village Arts programs, such as property destruction, refusing to cooperate with staff, consistently starting arguments, or harming others, may result in removal from a class or program, or even expulsion.
• Dangerous Weapons: Items designed to cause bodily harm or deemed potentially harmful will be confiscated. Bringing such items into a class or rehearsal may lead to expulsion. Parents/guardians will be contacted.
• Deceitful Activity: Lying or attempting to deceive staff members will result in disciplinary action.
• Discrimination: We have a zero-tolerance policy for bigotry, racism, or any form of discrimination, including discrimination based on race, religion, LGBTQ+ identity, gender identity, learning differences, or disabilities. We expect all members of our Village Arts community to uphold these values and treat each other with respect and empathy. Behavior or remarks that undermine our commitment to diversity and inclusion will not be tolerated. Our mission emphasizes coming together as one community where everyone feels important and has a positive experience. Our mission emphasizes coming together as one community where everyone feels important and has a positive experience.
• Drinking and Drugs (Zero Tolerance): Possession or use of alcohol, drugs, or controlled substances (including tobacco products) on Village Arts property or rented premises will result in immediate expulsion. Parents/guardians will be contacted to pick up the student immediately.
• Falsely Reported Emergencies: Any student tampering with emergency devices (e.g., fire alarms, smoke detectors) or making false 911 calls will face disciplinary action.
• Fighting: Physical or verbal fighting, including degrading, demeaning, threatening, or mocking others, is not tolerated. Students involved in fighting are subject to discipline and may be sent home. Parents/guardians will be contacted.
• Internet and Social Media Policy: While we respect personal use of social media, students representing Village Arts online must adhere to the following:
• Be respectful in all communications referencing Village Arts, its staff, and students.
• Do not use obscenities, profanity, or vulgar language.
• Do not use social media to harass, bully, or intimidate other students or staff (e.g., derogatory comments based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability; sexually suggestive, humiliating, or demeaning comments; threats).
• Do not discuss prohibited conduct (e.g., alcohol/drug use, sexual behavior, harassment, bullying).
• Violations may lead to immediate disciplinary action, including dismissal from a program.
• Obscenity: Obscene, profane, or vulgar language or symbols are not tolerated. Respectful communication is expected. Violations will result in disciplinary action.
• Smart/Cellular Phones/Watches: Phone use is generally not permitted during programs unless a staff member grants permission. Students may use phones for emergencies or to contact parents/guardians. Non-compliance will result in device confiscation until the end of the session. Students cannot photograph other students or staff without explicit permission from a Village Arts staff member.
• Pornography: Viewing or possessing pornography or other adult-oriented material in any form is prohibited.
• Stealing: Theft of property, including belongings of other students or staff, is a serious offense and will result in expulsion from a Village Arts program.