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General Policies & Information Employees of the College are prohibited, under any circumstances, to date or engage in any fraternization or undue familiarity with students, regardless of the student's age and/or regardless of whether the student may have consented to such conduct. Further, employees may not entertain students or socialize with students outside of the school environment. Similarly, any action or comment by an employee which invites romantic or sexual involvement with a student is considered highly unethical, in violation of school policy, and may result in disciplinary action by the school. Inappropriate employee behavior includes, but is not limited, to: flirting; making suggestive comments; dating; requests for sexual activity; physical displays of affection; giving inappropriate personal gifts; frequent personal communication with a student (via phone, e-mail, letters, notes, text messaging, social networks, etc.) unrelated to course work or official school matters; giving or accepting rides; giving or offering housing; selling or buying anything even of nominal value; providing alcohol or drugs to students; inappropriate touching; and engaging in sexual contact and/or sexual relations. We also expect that our students will behave in a professional manner towards faculty and staff and will follow the same guidelines as are presented here for employees. If a student witnesses or hears of a school employee's participation in an inappropriate relationship with a student, we ask that the incident be reported to the School Director immediately. SMOKING The American Trade Academy maintains a smoke -free environment. Smoking areas are designated outside the school facility. Smoking is not permitted in restrooms, classrooms, or other interior areas of the College. Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action. FOOD AND DRINKS / STUDENT LOUNGE No food (including candy and gum) oropen drinks are allowed in school buildings, unless approved by ATA management. Only closed -lid bottles are permitted. Additionally, no food may be eaten in the front entrance areas, lobbies, classroom, hallways, bathrooms, or stairwells. A student lounge is available for eating and leisure during breaks. Students are strongly advised to respect the rights of all students and staff by maintaining a clean environment. PERSONAL CALLS AND VISITS Students cannot use ATA's office telephones for personal use, and cell phones must be turned off during class. Messages will be taken if ATA receives a call for a student. If the call appears to be a valid emergency, every effort will be made to find the student and relay the message. Visitors are welcome to ATA and must check in at the front desk. A guided tour will be arranged by appointment. Children are not allowed in classrooms or labs at any time and cannot be left unattended. Students are strongly advised that, due to federal privacy laws, ATA staff will not reveal a student's status to anyone visiting the campus, including family members. Exceptions will be made to those persons indicated by the student on his/her Buckley Amendment form or to comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena. FIELD TRIPS AND GUEST SPEAKERS Field trips to program -related facilities may be scheduled by the instructor. The purpose of field trips is to augment classroom instruction by exposing students to the working world in their respective career field. Guest speakers may be invited to reinforce classroom training. Students are required to attend all scheduled field trips instead of attending school for that day or they will be marked absent. TUTORIAL ASSISTANCE The American Trade Academy provides tutorial assistance for students experiencing academic difficulties, and such students may be required to participate in remedial classes outside of regular class time. Instructors make every effort to identify students in need of assistance. However, students are urged to take the initiative in seeking help directly with their instructor. Faculty and staff are committed to assisting students with academic advising and tutoring, when needed. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their instructors to discuss any academic concerns. American Trade Academy School Catalog Page 18