Student Handbook

2013-2014

The following policies and procedures are designed to assist you in your time as a student at Summit.

Students are asked to read the Student Manual in its entirety and sign the agreement on the last page,

indicating their willingness to abide by the stated guidelines while enrolled. The completed agreement

will be collected and kept on file with the student’s records. We appreciate your cooperation.

Table of Contents I. Dress Code ....................................................................................................................................... 2

II. Resident Advisors ............................................................................................................................ 6

III. Academic Life ................................................................................................................................. 7 A. Classes G. Absence B. Grading System H. Academic Discipline C. Assignments I. Graduation Requirements D. Academic Integrity J. Student Withdrawal E. Quizzes & Exams K. Transcripts F. Tardiness

IV. Campus Life .............................................................................................................................. ...10 A. Personal Devotions L. Cafeteria/Meals B. Chapel Services M. Fasting C. Sunday Church Services N. Library/Computer Lab D. Campus Amenities O. Music E. Outreaches P. Sanctuary F. Prayer Room Q. Instruments G. Class Advisors R. Office Hours H. Student Council S. Job Duties I. Class Dues T. Weekends J. Relationships U. Vacations K. Gym V. Disciplinary System W. Miscellaneous

V. Dorm Life……………………………………………………………………………………………….….…..23 A. Dorm Devotions G. Laundry B. Dorm Room H. Phone Usage C. Wake-up/Curfew/Lights out I. Lounge Computers D. Food J. Safety E. Illness K. Check In/Check Out F. Appliances L. Miscellaneous

VI. Married Students…………………………………………………………………………………………….27 VII. Staff and Faculty……………………………………………………………………………………….……27

VIII. Miscellaneous………………………………………………………………………………......................27 A. Storage B. Items left on campus C. Emergencies

XI. Campus Layout…………………………………………………………………………………….…….…..28

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I. Dress Code

Summit has chosen to focus on two key principles in establishing its dress expectation—modesty and discretion.

A. Classroom and Chapel Uniform

During all classes and chapel services students wear uniform attire. The uniform colors are: navy, black, grey, khaki, brown, and white. The guidelines for the uniform are modesty and professionalism. Women’s Uniform Attire

Skirts should fall to the knee area and be in solid, uniform colors

Shirts should be collared, long-sleeved or 3/4-sleeved blouses, in solid uniform colors

A camisole or tank top should be worn under the blouse if needed

Sweaters, cardigans, or vests in solid uniform colors may be worn over blouses (no hoodies/sweatshirts)

Solid nylons or tights in uniform colors are to be worn during the colder months (October through March) with the uniform

Solid-colored, professional-looking dress shoes Men’s Uniform Attire

Dress pants should be solid in the uniform colors

Shirts should be long-sleeved, collared dress shirts in solid uniform colors

Sweaters, vests, or cardigans in uniform colors may be worn over dress shirts (no hoodies/sweatshirts)

Conservative ties are required

Professional-looking dress shoes

B. Sunday Morning Church Attire Women’s Attire

Skirts or dresses (which fall to the knee), dress pants (no jeans), dress shirts, and dress shoes

Those ministering on the platform (choir, speaking, worship) must wear a skirt or dress (which falls to knee), dress shirts, nylons, and professional-looking dress shoes.

Men’s Attire

Dress slacks (no jeans), dress shirt, tie (optional), and professional-looking dress shoes.

Those ministering on the platform (choir, speaking, worship) must wear a tie.

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C. Sunday Evening Church Attire

Students may wear casual attire.

No shorts or flip flops.

D. Casual Attire

Women’s Casual Attire

Jeans (In good repair: no holes, patches, rips, tears, or excessive fraying), cargo pants, wind pants, etc.

Capris, shorts to the knee area

Sweatshirts, t-shirts, etc.

Sneakers, sandals, etc.

All clothing should be modest and loose fitting. Please refrain from wearing sweatpants with writing on the backside and sleeveless shirts. Men’s Casual Attire

Jeans (In good repair: no holes, patches, rips, tears, or excessive fraying), cargo pants, wind pants, etc.

Capris, shorts to the knee area

Sweatshirts, t-shirts, etc.

Sneakers, sandals, etc.

All clothing should be modest and loose fitting. Please refrain from wearing sleeveless shirts.

E. Gym Attire for Men and Women

White soled or non–marking sneakers

Follow guidelines for Casual Attire

F. Miscellaneous Guidelines for Men and Women

Men & Women: hair neatly kept and clean with no extremes

Men & Women: hats are not permitted in the classrooms, cafeteria, and chapel

Men: facial hair neatly kept

Men: nothing worn in piercings

Women: single piercings in the ears

Women: neutral make-up and nail polish

Women: conservative jewelry Note: If there is any doubt about the acceptability of a clothing item, the student should refrain from wearing the item until they have checked with their R.A. For further clarity, please refer to the following Dress Code Charts.

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II. Resident Advisors

Resident Advisors (R.A.s) are students who have applied and been selected to be liaisons between the student body and the staff. They are to be the key student contacts and communicators in emergency response situations. The R.A.s duties are to:

Cultivate a strong sense of community in each dorm and on each floor

Work with the Student Life Directors in encouraging student conformity to the guidelines of Summit

Assist students in problems associated with college transition, relational issues, homesickness, stress, etc.

Supervise the care of the dorms, making sure they are properly maintained

Assist with dorm check-in and check-out, at the beginning and end of the school year

Leading small discipleship groups (D-groups)

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III. Academic Life

The curriculum at Summit is focused on the Word of God. The classes are designed to guide students to grow in their knowledge of God’s Word, to equip them to think as a Christian, and to lovingly and effectively minister to others.

A. Classes

The classroom is a place where students have the opportunity to grow in their knowledge of God and His Word. They are encouraged to study diligently in order to gain the most out of the classes. The following guidelines apply to the classrooms:

During class men and women are asked to sit on opposites sides of the classroom.

During the class time students may have drinks (coffee, tea, water, etc.) in a cup with a lid.

Food, candy, and gum are not permitted in the classroom.

Classrooms will only be open for classes, jobs, and outreach meetings as scheduled by the outreach leader.

B. Grading System

The grading system at Summit is as follows:

A+ (97-100) 4.00 A (93-96) A- (90-92) 3.67 B+ (87-89) 3.33 B (83-86) 3.00 B- (80-82) 2.67 C+ (77-79) 2.33 C (73-76) 2.00 C- (70-72) 1.67 D+ (67-69) 1.33 D (63-66) 1.00 D- (60-62) 0.67 F (0-59) 0.00

C. Assignments

All assignments are due when specified by the instructor. If they are handed in any time after the designated time, up until 4:30 PM the day the work is due, the student will automatically receive a 25% reduction in the total possible grade for the assignment. Any assignments turned in after the day the assignment is due will receive a zero. However, the instructor may still require the completed work to be submitted. In the case of an illness or emergency, the student is responsible for making necessary arrangements with

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each instructor as to an appropriate time to hand in the assignments. The student will have three days after returning to classes to make these arrangements.

D. Academic Integrity

Students are expected to be honest in fulfilling all academic requirements and assignments. As Christians, the students of Summit International School of Ministry have chosen to worship God with all of their heart, soul, and “mind” (Matt. 22:37). This means that every student must have integrity, not only in their Christian service and lifestyle, but also in their academic pursuits. Therefore, any form of cheating or academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. This pertains to examinations, course work, essays, and any other assignments given by the instructors. Dishonesty includes cheating on assignments or examinations, plagiarizing, and intentionally destroying another student’s work. Dishonesty will result in a failing grade in that particular assignment and/or course and further disciplinary action may be considered by the Academic Department. Please note the following definitions:

Plagiarism: the copying or paraphrasing of any part of another individual’s work without appropriate citation.

Cheating: the giving or receiving of information dishonestly. Any student who engages in one or more of the following behaviors is guilty of cheating:

A. Using unauthorized notes or other material when taking an exam

B. Having another person do his/her work and submitting it as his/her own

C. Copying answers to exam questions

D. Obtaining unauthorized copies of exam questions from any source

E. Aiding another person in obtaining unauthorized copies of exam

E. Quizzes and Exams

If a student has missed a quiz or an exam because of an excused absence, it is the student’s responsibility to make arrangements with the instructor to make up the quiz or exam. The student will have three days after returning to classes to make these arrangements. If the student has not made the arrangements by the end of the three days the student will receive a zero for the quiz or exam.

F. Tardiness

Students are expected to be on time for classes. At the beginning of class, each teacher will take attendance. If a student is not in their seat at this time, they will be marked as late. A whole point will be deducted from the student’s final grade for each instance of lateness. If a student arrives to class 10 minutes late or more this will be counted as an unexcused absence.

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G. Absence

Class attendance is considered a very important part of academic life here at Summit. The students are expected to attend every class, except for excused absences. An excused absence is one that is due to serious illness, death in the immediate family, or any other unavoidable circumstance. All excused absences must be submitted to the academic department for appraisal within twenty-four hours or it will be marked as an unexcused absence. For each unexcused absence, the student will be assigned an academic discipline. Three or more unexcused absences during the semester will lower the semester grade a whole letter grade. A student missing two consecutive weeks of classes will be requested to withdraw for the remainder of the academic year, due to the amount of class time that has been missed. If the student leaves due to illness, they will need to submit a doctor’s note stating they are physically able to return in order to come back for the following academic year.

H. Academic Discipline

Academic status is determined by the student’s cumulative grade point average calculated on the basis of all academic work. Students must maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 to be in good standing. If the student does not remain above a 2.0 average, the student will incur the following:

Academic Alert: Any student will be considered on academic alert when their semester grade point average falls between a 2.0 and 2.225. This alert will serve as a caution that the student is in danger of falling below minimum academic standards. Academic Probation: A student is placed on academic probation at the end of any semester in which the student’s cumulative and/or semester grade point average falls below a 2.0. Removal of academic probation will occur when the student’s grade point average reaches 2.0. Students who fail to meet the minimum grade point average of a 2.0 will be designated as academic risks. While a student is on academic probation they will be ineligible to participate in extra-curricular activities and will be assigned a tutor and/or time to study. If a student fails to achieve the required academic standards over a period of two consecutive semesters, the student will be subject to academic dismissal. Academic Dismissal: A student may be subject to academic dismissal for failure to meet the grade point average requirements for two consecutive semesters, or for failing multiple courses per semester. Failure to meet these guidelines will be grounds for academic dismissal.

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I. Graduation Requirements

Completion of all required classes with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or above, with all financial obligations to Summit paid in full

The student’s diploma will not be issued until all financial obligations are paid in full.

J. Student Withdrawal

If a student withdraws from the school or is released by the school within the first month, they will be refunded 50% of their room and board only. If a student withdraws from school or is released by the school in the second month, they will be refunded 25% of their room and board only. There will be no refund given after the second month. All other fees (class dues, registration fee, etc.) are nonrefundable. Any refund will be mailed to the student’s home within two weeks of the withdrawal date. Any student that withdraws from the school will not be reconsidered for re-enrollment until the following school year. If at that time the former student wishes to return, they must reapply for enrollment.

K. Transcripts

Summit offers transcripts (official and unofficial) for graduates; for enrolled students, progress reports will be issued. Official transcripts are those that have been stamped with the school seal and will only be mailed directly to other schools, businesses, ministries, or organizations. Unofficial transcripts will be given directly to the student by written request. Students and graduates will only be given a transcript if all outstanding monetary obligations have been paid in full.

IV. Campus Life

A. Personal Devotions

A major emphasis at Summit is for students to cultivate a life of prayer and spiritual discipline. In order to assist the student in this the following has been established:

A mandatory personal devotional time of one uninterrupted hour of prayer and/or Bible reading in the morning, completed before the first class period.

Wake up time Monday–Friday is 6:00 AM.

Students may go outside at 6:30 AM.

Students may have drinks (in a cup with a lid) in their rooms during this time.

The Manna House will also be open for the students to use for devotions (except the sanctuary and classrooms) as follows:

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o The upstairs foyer and gym will be available for the men in September. o The downstairs foyer, library, and prayer room will be available for the

women in September. o This will alternate each month.

The cafeteria will be available to use for devotions. Seating is unassigned, but we ask students to sit with members of the same gender.

Breakfast will be served during this time, but please maintain a quiet atmosphere out of consideration for others.

There is no set time to complete devotions on Saturday or Sunday.

B. Chapel Services

Chapels are held daily, where students hear from the staff, from each other and from guest speakers from around the world. The attire for chapel services is the uniform; however, during personal chapels students may wear casual attire. Monday: Personal Chapel & Class Prayer (alternate) 11:00 AM–12:30 PM

Personal chapel is a time given to students to read their Bibles and pray, alone, in a more relaxed manner. Students are free to go out in the fields or spend time in their rooms.

Class Prayer is a time when each class meets with their class advisors for a time of prayer and encouragement in the Word.

Tuesday–Friday: 11:00 AM, please be seated in the sanctuary by 10:50 AM

The 10 minutes before chapel starts is to be a time of quiet reflection.

Attendance will be taken in the church foyer by the R.A.s before each chapel service.

During chapel, women are asked to sit on the left side of the sanctuary and men are asked to sit on the right side.

Please do not bring any food, candy or drinks into the sanctuary.

Please refrain from leaving any personal belongings in the foyer.

Due to copyright laws services cannot be recorded.

There will be no Friday chapels on getaway weekends.

Friday Night Prayer Meeting The first and third Friday of each month a prayer meeting is held from 8:30 PM–10:30 PM in the sanctuary. This service is voluntary and students may wear casual attire.

C. Sunday Church Services

Morning Service: 10:00 AM, please be seated by 9:50 AM Evening Service: (Optional) 6:00 PM, please be seated by 5:50 PM Students may sit anywhere in the sanctuary for Sunday services.

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D. Campus Amenities

Campus Center The Campus Center houses Rooster’s and is a place for students to hang out and participate in school sponsored events.

Campus Center Hours:

Sunday—1:00-4:30 PM

Monday—Closed

Tuesday—6:00-8:00 PM

Wednesday—6:00-8:00 PM

Thursday—Closed

Friday—6:00-8:30 PM

Saturday—10:00-12:00 PM | 3:30-8:30 PM Rooster’s Rooster’s is the campus coffee house where students have the opportunity to purchase personal items as well as coffee, teas, pastries, and snack foods. Bank Deposits The school will make cash deposits for students who have an account at Jonestown Bank.

All other deposits (check or money order with deposit slip) students will mail directly to

Jonestown Bank.

Beverage Machines Beverage machines are located in the lower foyer of the Manna House. ATM Machine An ATM machine is located in the entryway to the offices.

ATM Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Dry Cleaning Dry cleaning is available once a month for students. Please bring dry cleaning to the front office on the Wednesday before it is scheduled to be picked up (please see the Student Portal for dates and prices). Please place dry cleaning in a bag, with a dry cleaning slip and exact monies in an envelope. Dry cleaning may be picked up the following Friday in the office. Mail Each student will have a mail slot located in the dorm. If the student receives a package a slip will be placed in their mailbox and the package may be picked up from the office. Mail will be delivered Monday–Friday. Outgoing packages will be taken to the post office once a week. An outgoing mail box is located at the student mail boxes. The post office has requested that students use only clear packing tape to seal packages.

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Student Forms Forms for students can be accessed electronically on the Student Portal. These include: student request forms, getaway weekend forms, announcements, maintenance requests and doctor appointments. Students will receive responses to their questions/requests via the Student Portal. Photocopy and Fax request forms are available in the offices.

E. Outreaches

All students are involved in weekly outreaches to Harrisburg and the surrounding areas. Students have opportunities to minister in nursing homes, a children’s behavioral hospital, and an inner-city project area. Outreaches are held after classes. A staff member will oversee each outreach and guidelines will be given to the students participating. Note: Posting or publicizing pictures of people you meet on your outreaches is prohibited. Attendance will be taken for outreach involvement. It will be taken during weekly meetings and outreach outing days. The student’s involvement will be evaluated, each semester, by the ministry leaders to assess the student’s attitude, faithfulness, dependability, and growth. This will be used to help determine a student’s eligibility for placement in the internship program of Summit.

F. Prayer Room

The prayer room is made available to students from 6:30 AM–8:30 PM. The room is located in the Manna House and provides students with a quiet, private place to pray. Mission’s Prayer will also be held in this room on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:15 PM–7:00 PM.

G. Class Advisors

Class advisors are staff members who have been designated to provide guidance and encouragement to each class. The advisors are also available to counsel and pray with members of the class at the student’s request. The class advisors will also work with the student council in planning various activities throughout the year.

H. Student Council

The first year class has the opportunity to nominate and vote for its own student council in November. The student council works with the class advisor and the Director of Student Events in planning events throughout the school year. A student council consists of a President, Vice President, Activities Directors (male and female), Secretary, and Treasurer. The class nominates members of their class for each position. The nominations are accepted and approved by the administration based on the following criteria:

Consistent Christian character

Desire and willingness to serve in this capacity

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Grade point average of 2.0 or higher

Commitment and adherence to the standards of Summit

Not on any discipline probation Once approved, the nominees will have the opportunity to address their class. The class will then vote for the final candidates. The council will remain in office for their entire time of schooling.

I. Class Dues

The purpose of collecting class dues is to fund various student activities throughout the year. Each student contributes the following class dues per year, which are included in the school fees:

First year student–$100

Second year student–$100

Third year student–$50

J. Relationships

The goal of Summit is to give students an opportunity to seek and experience God in the most unhindered way possible. During the academic year we ask students forego pursuing romantic relationships. Pursuing can be defined as, taking steps to form or further develop a relationship beyond a friendship. We want to encourage students to form good, healthy friendships with each other. To help with this goal we are asking students to build friendships in groups. The male-female /female-male ratio of groups is to be as follows:

On Campus Ratio: 1-2

Off Campus Ratio: 2-3

Please refrain from coupling off or exclusive conversation between men and women. Male and female students should not be alone together on campus. We ask men and women not to correspond with each other via phone, writing notes, or email. There should be no physical contact between men and women. Students who wish to study in a group may do so only with those of the same gender.

K. Gym A full-size gymnasium and small weight room are located in the Manna House. There are designated hours for men and women to use the gym; the hours are posted in the gym and on the Student Portal. A student gym monitor will always be present and will notify staff in case of an emergency.

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The following are the guidelines for the gym:

It is the gym monitor’s responsibility to turn the lights on and off.

Please wear non-marking sneakers.

Shirts are to be worn at all times.

Please do not remove any equipment from the gym without permission.

Please refrain from roughhousing, wrestling or wild conduct.

L. Cafeteria/Meal Times

The student entrance to the cafeteria is located at the back of the Manna House. The cafeteria is only open during mealtimes. Due to sanitary and safety requirements students are not to go behind the steam table unless directed to by the kitchen staff. Please do not remove dishes or food items from the cafeteria (with the exception of sick trays). Monday through Friday students will have an assigned table in the cafeteria. On the weekends, beginning at Friday dinner, students may sit wherever they like with those of the same gender. Meal Times:

Monday–Friday: Breakfast is served from 7:00 AM–8:15 AM Lunch: 12:30 PM Dinner: 5:30 PM Saturday: Breakfast: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM (served at Roosters 2nd & 4th Saturdays) Brunch: 11:00 AM (1st and 3rd Saturdays) Lunch (if it is not a brunch week): 12:30 PM Dinner: 5:30 PM Sunday: Breakfast: 9:00 AM Lunch: 12:30 PM Dinner: 5:00 PM

For Students on Special Diets

Due to the necessary structure of our kitchen and its staff, Summit will be unable to make special accommodations for students on special diets—e.g. for celiac disease, etc. As such, if a student needs to supplement their diet with anything beyond what Summit’s kitchen is able to provide, it will be the student’s responsibility to supply these things for himself/herself.

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Typical meals consist of proteins, vegetables and starches, as well as a full salad bar available 1-2 times every day. Students on special diets are welcome to partake of whatever food they are able to eat, but again, anything beyond this will be the student’s responsibility.

Summit’s kitchen staff will note any allergen warnings for students with food allergies.

M. Fasting

With classes to attend, homework to do and an intense schedule to follow, eating regularly is important to keep students’ minds attentive and to provide the needed energy. If a student chooses to fast we ask that they not exceed three meals per week.

N. Library/Computer Lab

The library is located in the lower level of the Manna House. Books may be checked out when the librarian is present. A maximum of four books may be checked out for three weeks at a time. Extended use fees are charged when items are returned after the due date. Fees are charged for each late day; including weekends, holidays, and any other day the library is closed. The extended use fee is 25 cents per day. Reference books and newspapers are available for use in the library, but may not be removed. Computers are available for students to access the Bible program and Encyclopedia program. Language learning programs are also available for students to use in the library. Students may use the computers to research assignments, write assignments, or work on ministry projects.

There is to be no food or drink in the library.

Library Hours: will be posted at the entrance to the library.

O. Music

At Summit, students are asked to be “unplugged” from various forms of media during their

time on campus. However, we also understand that music is an influential and important part

of our lives as Christians, and we have endeavored to provide music across campus in certain

areas to aid in the edification of student life as a whole, including chapels, the gymnasium,

Rooster’s, etc. However, we also understand that preference of music can vary according to

an individual’s personal taste and style. With students coming from various denominational

and cultural backgrounds, we ask that, while on campus, all music selection or performances

be a reflection of the heart and standards of Summit International School of Ministry. This

applies to every area of student life—from the songs we sing in chapel, to the ones we play

sitting outside around the gazebo, to the CD’s the Music Department selects to be played in

public campus areas. In light of this, Summit International School of Ministry reserves the right

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to determine whether or not any music played on campus is reflective of its heart and

standards.

P. Sanctuary

The sanctuary will be open for chapel and church services. If students need the sanctuary for any other purpose please submit a student request form to the Music Department.

When using the sanctuary students are asked to not turn the lights on if they have not been trained to do so as technical malfunctions will occur if the lights are not turned on properly. If the need for lights arises, students may ask the appointed projector/soundmen to assist them in turning the lights on.

We ask students not to walk through the sanctuary to get to other places in the Manna House. Students should enter the sanctuary using the main entrance doors rather than the back doors.

Q. Instruments and Sound Equipment

The musical instruments located in the sanctuary are available for those on the praise and worship team to use with permission from the Music Department. Students who are not on the worship team may request permission to play the instruments from the Music Department. The piano located in the Manna House foyer is for student use. However, students are asked to be mindful of practices, classes, prayer meetings, etc. taking place in the sanctuary before using the foyer piano. Students are asked to not use the piano an hour prior to and after church services. Students may request to use the sanctuary, instruments, sound equipment, or multimedia for rehearsals. Please submit a detailed request form to the Music Department. If a soundman is needed, please mark this on the request form.

R. Office Hours

The office is open Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Students may come to the office after 3:00 PM (this includes submitting assignments) unless

called to the office by a staff member, or in the event of an emergency. Please check in with

the receptionist upon arrival and wait for further direction. Students should not be in the office

area unsupervised when it is closed.

Students who need items photocopied or faxed may bring their original to the office after 3:00

PM. All items must be accompanied by the required money and a completed photocopy or

fax request form. All copies will be returned the following business day in the mail.

Photocopies are 25 cents per copy

Using your own paper, the charge is 10 cents per copy

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Faxes sent or received are 25 cents per page (Fax cover page not included)

S. Job Duties

Each student will be assigned a job duty throughout the campus. Job duties are Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30 PM–5:30 PM and Fridays from 9:30 AM–10:30 AM. Students are to meet at their assigned area where the job checker will take attendance. Once the job has been completed students will need to inform their job checker.

T. Weekends

Each weekend a staff member will be assigned to Campus Watch. They will be available to attend to any needs that may arise. On Saturdays and Sundays, students may walk or ride bikes (with helmets) to Memorial Lake or Funck’s Convenience Store. Students may go in groups of three; however, if men and women are going together appropriate ratio applies. Students should be back on campus by 4:30 PM. Getaway Weekend The fourth weekend of every month is getaway weekend. Students may go home or out with their families for the weekend. Students may invite other students (of the same gender) to go with them for the weekend. Students are asked not to leave alone with members of the opposite gender unless they are family. Please complete a getaway weekend form by the Wednesday preceding the weekend and

submit it via the Student Portal. Getaway weekend begins on Friday after their job duties have

been completed. The students are asked to inform their ministry leader if they will be leaving

for getaway weekend. Students are permitted to take their unplugged items with them on

Getaway Weekend. Please note the items desired are to be requested on your Getaway

Weekend form. Items may be retrieved from the office immediately prior to the student’s

departure from campus.

Family and friends are welcome to join us for church on Sunday. We ask that visitors keep their time on campus brief. Family and friends who wish to see the student’s dorm room may do so, but we ask they do not linger in the dorms in order to respect those in the dorms. We do ask that all students return to campus by 9:00 PM Sunday night. Students are required to be on time and should keep returning car rentals, bus schedules, etc. in mind in order to return on time. Students who plan to go out only for the day on Saturday may leave after 8:00 AM and return to campus by 8:00 PM. A getaway weekend form must be filled out.

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Shopping and Outings Students will have the opportunity to go shopping via a school shuttle on the second Saturday of each month. Students who purchase food to bring back to the school are asked not to eat or drink in the school vehicles. Men and Women will alternate times for shopping as follows:

Group A

Depart from school: 9:00 AM

Depart from shopping area: 12:30 PM Group B

Depart from school: 1:00 PM

Depart from shopping area: 4:30 PM

U. Vacations

Thanksgiving and Christmas Vacations Please refer to the school calendar for specific dates and times. There will be a school shuttle leaving for the Harrisburg airport and the bus/train station on the Friday students leave for Christmas break. Please refer to the Student Portal for details and times. The Harrisburg airport is approximately 35 minutes from Summit. Please allow for sufficient time to arrive for your flight. Graduation All students participate in the graduation ceremony at the end of the school year. Students may leave with their families following the ceremony and once their RA has checked them out. RAs are permitted to leave the day after graduation. There will be a shuttle to take students to the airport and bus/train station at 6:00 AM on Sunday morning following graduation.

V. Disciplinary System

The staff and faculty at Summit International School of Ministry are committed to the spiritual formation of our students. At times, correction will be a necessary part of that spiritual formation. Any disciplinary action taken by the school administration is done with a heart that sincerely desires to see our students grow in their Christian walk. To aid in fulfilling this commitment to our students, the honor point system has been developed to provide correction in a fair way to all. Every school year students begin with 25 honor points. Students may lose honor points throughout the year by disregarding the protocols as stated in this manual. Infractions vary in severity, ranging from minor infractions to major infractions. If a student loses all 25 honor points in a year they will be dismissed.

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Minor Infractions Each student will receive a verbal and/or written warning by a Resident Advisor or by the Disciplinary Committee before disciplinary action is taken due to a minor infraction. If a student must be addressed a second time for the same rule after a warning has been given, they will lose an honor point. Any further correction regarding the same rule will be accompanied by a consequence deemed appropriate by the Disciplinary Committee and a further loss of honor points. Some minor infractions include (but are not limited to) the following:

Food in dorm rooms

Staying outside past curfew

Lights out

Failure to keep room clean

Tardiness (to chapel, jobs, ministries, weekend cleaning)

Failure to return on time from Getaway Weekend

Dress code violations Moderate Infractions A student may or may not receive a warning before losing honor points if the infraction falls in the moderate category. Depending on the infraction a student will automatically lose a minimum of two honor points. If a student continues to break the same rule they will continue to lose two honor points for each time of infraction. Some moderate infractions include (but are not limited to) the following:

Multiple minor infractions

Unexcused absences to chapels, job duties or ministries

Failure to turn in “unplugged” items at the specified times

Disrespecting staff, RA’s, job checkers, or crew leaders; either verbally or with inappropriate behavior

Continued exclusive contact with a person of the opposite gender with the intent of forming a relationship

When a student must be addressed for a moderate infraction they will receive a loss of honor points along with a consequence deemed appropriate by the Disciplinary Committee. This may include, but is not limited to:

1-3 hour work detail

Remaining on campus for the weekend (no shopping, Getaway Weekend, etc.)

Relieved of extracurricular responsibilities/activities, such as: student clubs, choir, praise and worship team, ushering, Rooster’s staff

Major Infractions Students will not receive a warning if any of the following infractions occur. A major infraction could merit a deduction of 12-25 honor points.

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Some major infractions include (but are not limited to) the following:

Repeated minor or moderate infractions

Vicious gossip

Smoking

Possession or usage of music with explicit language and content

Using inappropriate language

Pursuing a relationship while on campus

Fornication, homosexuality, or adultery

Use of drugs or alcohol

Physical assault on a student or a staff member

Possession or usage of pornography

Participation in occult practices or possession of occult literature

Insubordination to staff members Warnings and loss of honor points from the first semester will be carried over to the second semester.

W. Miscellaneous

Announcements All announcements will be posted on the Student Portal and/or announcement screen. Elevators Students may use the elevators located in the dorms; however, the elevator in the Manna House is off limits. Lost and Found Please see the office for any lost and found items. Scents Students are asked not to use perfume, cologne, scented lotions, candles, or potpourri as some people are sensitive to it and may suffer a severe allergic reaction. Campus Boundaries

Please use discretion when walking the perimeter of the campus as some areas are not visible.

Students are asked not to go behind the staff houses.

Please stay in the lighted areas after dark. Students may fish in the ponds and utilize the paddle boats (life jackets required) but for safety purposes do not swim/wade in the pond or walk on the ice. Bikes We do have some bikes available for public use. When riding bikes, on or off campus, helmets are required. Bikes must be properly stored in bike racks.

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Items Not Permitted on Campus If the following items have been brought on campus we ask that students please put their name on the items and turn them into the office. These items are not to be stored in the dorms. These items will be returned to the student before Christmas break so they may be taken home.

Knives (exception is a handyman pocket tool)

Radios/radio clocks

Computers

CD/Cassette players

Cell phones

MP3 players (iPods, etc.)

Camera printers

Electronic devices/video cameras

Amplifiers

Electric blankets

Hot plates

Small appliances (exceptions are coffee pots and hot pots)

Skateboards and rollerblades

Playing cards

For Students with Personal Vehicles on Campus

Students who transport themselves to Summit in their own vehicles are permitted to keep them parked in a designated lot on campus. There will be a $75 parking fee for each semester the vehicle is kept on campus.

Students should note that, along with social networking, digital media, and the like, personal vehicles are also a liberty they are electing to fast while here at Summit. In light of this, students with their vehicles on campus will only be permitted to use them to depart for holiday breaks and for Getaway Weekends on the fourth weekend of each month. If a student wishes to use their vehicle for Getaway Weekend, they must be leaving for the entire weekend and not just making short trips off campus for shopping, dining, etc.

Students’ vehicle keys will be held in the main office and they will be permitted to periodically start up their vehicle so it is not sitting stagnant for an overextended period of time.

V. Dorm Life

A. Dorm Devotions

Dorm devotions are Monday from 9:00 PM–9:45 PM in the lounge of the dorms. Students are required to attend these meetings, as they are a significant time for building relationships within the dorms. The women from both dorms will meet in the Esther Dorm on Mondays.

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D-groups (discipleship groups) held every Thursday from 7:30-8:30 PM, led by the R.A.s and a staff member. Students are required to attend these D-group meetings as well. D-groups will vary from week to week. Sometimes there will be a time of sharing and praying for one another, while once a month there will be a floor function planned.

B. Dorm Rooms

Students are asked to daily keep their rooms presentable and clean. Please keep in mind the following room guidelines:

Every Tuesday a thorough cleaning of the room will be done. All rooms must be checked by an R.A. by 8:00 PM.

Students are asked to not store exercise equipment in their rooms.

Students may have guitars, keyboards (please use headphones), and other instruments in their rooms. To be considerate of others please do not play instruments before breakfast or after quiet time.

Students are not permitted to hang anything on the dormitory walls. Please refrain from hanging anything from the light fixtures.

Dorm furniture cannot be moved. Please respect the dorm furniture.

Please hang any items on the inside of your closet (shoe racks, etc.).

If inappropriate items are posted on the walls it is at our discretion to remove. If a maintenance repair is needed in the dorm room or in the dormitory itself, please submit

your request via the Student Portal. If an emergency repair is needed, please notify the office

immediately.

C. Wake Up/Curfew/Lights Out

Wake Up:

Monday–Friday—6:00 AM

Saturday—no set wake up time

Sunday—7:00 AM

Curfew*: Curfew to be indoors is seasonal.

September–October, March-May—9:00 PM

November–February—8:30 PM

*The time after indoor curfew is considered quiet time. Lights Out:

Sunday–Thursday—10:00 PM

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Friday and Saturday—11:00 PM

D. Food

Food and drinks are not permitted outside of the lounge areas in order to discourage critters from invading the dorms. The only exception is sick trays. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and non-perishable food items may be kept in a sealed container and stored in the lounge area. A refrigerator is located in each dorm lounge; perishable items may be stored in the refrigerator, but must be consumed within two weeks. Please have these items clearly labeled with name and date. Please be considerate when storing food in the refrigerator as space is limited. Students with health issues who require a refrigerated supplement may submit a request form to the office.

E. Illness

Sick forms are located in the dorm lounge area. Students will be encouraged and/or permitted to request a sick day whenever their symptoms disable them from functioning well or risk infecting others. The symptoms of an illness include, but are not limited to:

Fever

Vomiting

Contagious illness symptoms (strep throat, pink eye, flu, coughing, etc.)

Pain (excruciating stomach pain, migraine headache, etc.)

Light-headedness or fainting In case of illness, a student should fill out sick slip (found on the Student Portal) by 8:30 AM. Once a slip has been submitted the student will be required then to remain in his/her dorm room for the duration of the day. The student’s roommate will be their caretaker, and bring them meals on sick trays from the cafeteria. (Please make sure all trays are returned to the kitchen by the end of the day.) Students wishing to see the nurse should notify the nurse between 6:30 and 8:00 am in the morning. Women can stop by the nurse’s station (located in the chapel dorm) or have an R.A. contact the nurse. Men can have their R.A. contact the nurse. The nurse will check on sick students before class starts each day. If necessary, the nurse will see students between classes or before chapel. If a situation arises in which a student may need to see a doctor or dentist, they are to submit a doctor appointment request form via the Student Portal. The office staff will schedule the appointment and inform the student as to when it is. Failure to turn in a illness form is considered an unexcused absence from classes, jobs, and ministries.

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F. Appliances

Students may use a hot pot or a coffee pot in the dorm lounge. Fans, hairdryers, curling irons, clocks, electric razors, and lamps may also be used in the dorm.

G. Laundry

A laundry room is located in each dorm. Each student will have a designated laundry time; the schedule for laundry will be posted in the laundry room. A laundry fee of $50 is due each semester. All students are encouraged to use laundry detergent pods. These are available for purchase at Rooster’s and may be stored in the laundry room. Ironing should only be done in the laundry room. Please unplug irons when not in use.

H. Phone Usage

There are phones located on each floor of the dorms for students to use. Please be respectful while using the phone as many people on the floor have to share; due to this we ask that students only use the phone for 30 minutes per day.

I. Lounge Computers

Computers in the dorms have been provided for students to use for typing and printing. Please do not attempt to hack or alter the computers in any fashion as to have it perform any additional tasks such as playing videos or music, viewing pictures, instant messaging, web surfing or related activities. To conserve ink, please only print completed assignments required for your respective courses. Each student is given a certain amount of memory in their student account, which they will be able to access from the server when they are in the dorm. Please take note that students will need to provide their own paper for their assignments. Food and drinks are not permitted around or while using the computers. All computers need to be properly shutdown before lights out each day. When shutting the computer down, please do not use the power button to turn it off as that could cause problems to the system over time. Understand that misuse of the computers (which constitutes anything not in keeping with the aforementioned guidelines) can result in their removal from the dorm. Please notify the staff of any abuses to this privilege.

J. Safety

Exit plans are visibly located in each building. Location of fire extinguishers and first aid kits are also located on the exit plan. The school will have at least one or two drills during the year. Students should become familiar with the procedures, fire extinguishers, and the safe areas to report to when an alarm goes off.

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If a fire alarm sounds, students should contact an R.A. who will then call a staff member. In the case of a fire alarm all students must report to their assigned safe area.

K. Check In/Check Out

Dorm condition reports are to be completed upon checking in and out of the dorms. Upon arrival on campus students will check-in to their room with an R.A. They will go over the condition of the room with the student and sign off on the dorm condition report. Students must also complete the same procedure when departing campus at the end of the year. At the beginning of each year a $75 room deposit is required. If damages have occurred, the student will be penalized according to the damages. At the end of the school year the room deposit can be refunded to the student or transferred to the following year. Students must complete the dorm condition report with an R.A. before leaving campus at the end of the year.

L. Miscellaneous

In order to avoid staining the sinks we ask that students dye their hair at a salon or while at home on getaway weekend.

We request that students remember to maintain daily personal hygiene and regular times of laundry out of consideration for those around them.

Students should have their window blinds closed when it is dark outside, as anyone walking outside will be able to see inside the room. When opening the blinds, we ask students to turn the slats open first, then pull them open to prevent damage to the blinds.

When opening windows please make sure that they are open the same distance, as this will help to prevent damage due to high winds.

Windows are only to be opened while the student is in their room. Windows should be closed during inclement weather.

Any personal items left around campus will be taken and disposed of.

VI. Married Students

Married students are welcome to fellowship with the other students on campus, but student(s) may not visit the married student in their home or go off campus with them in their vehicle. They are asked not to be in the dorms after lights out.

If they have a cell phone, they are asked to turn it off during classes and chapels. They are asked not to let other students use their cell phone.

They may go to all the meals available in the dining room. The married student’s family may join the school at the Sunday lunch meal and for all special occasions.

They may work to meet expenses; however, the job should not interfere with the schedule of classes or school schedule.

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A married student’s spouse (if spouse is not a student) may attend the daily chapel service if so desired.

VII. Staff and Faculty

The staff members at Summit are available for the students if they have questions or need assistance with anything. Please do not hesitate to seek advice or counsel. Out of respect for staff we do ask that students refer to them as Brother or Sister. Each weekend staff members are assigned to Campus Watch to oversee the campus and handle any student issues that may arise. If there is any emergency please contact these staff members. The Campus Watch rotation is posted on the announcement screen and the bulletin boards in the dorm lounges. In case of an emergency please contact a staff member. Out of respect for the privacy of the staff please do not knock on their doors, except in the case of an emergency.

VIII. Miscellaneous

A. Storage

Storage space is offered to students over the summer for a storage fee. Storage space is

limited, so we offer international students first priority, otherwise space will be granted on

a first come, first serve basis. Summit is not responsible for any lost, damaged, or stolen

items.

B. Items Left on Campus

If a student leaves any property behind, whether at the time of withdrawal, being asked

to leave, or upon graduation, students will have 30 days to arrange for shipment of

belongings. If arrangements have not been made, any property left behind will become

the property of Summit, and it will be disposed of according to arrangements made by the

school.

C. Emergencies

In the event of an emergency, students should locate an R.A., Campus Watch staff, Campus Nurse, or any staff available.

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X. Campus Layout

Campus Center

Storage House

Manna House

Offices/ Chapel Dorm

Caleb Dorm

Esther Dorm

Pastor Teresa