• Glorify God in your behavior at all times.
• Willingly participate in group prayer at events.

• Refrain from cursing, vulgar language / gestures, and taking the Lord’s name in vain.
• Be respectful:
  • To Coordinators, Volunteers, and Peers.
  • That said, you may not understand or appreciate the decisions that are made, but you should know that decisions are considered for the well-being of the entire group. 

• Seek to actively welcome, be kind, and include everyone in our group. We do not tolerate cliques, drama, gossip, etc. because such actions are not glorifying to God. We want this to be a fun, safe place for all of our students. 
• Focus behavior with others on friendship. This is not a dating service. PDAs are not tolerated. 
• Bullying or inappropriate behavior is not tolerated on any level.

• Dress modestly. Nobody needs to see all that. 
• For ladies, please ensure shorts are past your fingertips when arms are held straight at the sides, tank tops should have ~2" strap, undergarments should not show, swimsuits should be a modest one-piece or a tankini that covers the belly. Slits should cover appropriately. 
• For men, please ensure that tank tops are cut so as not to gap open, shorts are past your fingertips when arms are held straight at the sides, undergarments should not show, swimsuits should fit and not droop or be excessively tight. No speedos, please. 
• If an event calls for a dress code, please dress appropriately. 
• Extra-large and loud t-shirts will be provided for students who abuse this policy.
• A repeated offense will send you home for the foreseeable future. 

• Siblings are not to be included or invited to any High School Group event unless you are the host home, and then it depends on the activities at the event. This includes our Spring Formal. Any children brought to the event will incur the regular ticket fee.

• Request permission from the Coordinators to leave any group event. Do not leave the activity area without permission. Ask permission; not forgiveness. We are not babysitters; however, we do want to ensure that you are safe. 
• We will be requiring ALL students to sign into and out of events. Once signed out, students may not return to an event unless pre-arranged with the coordinators. 
• Abide by the rules of the Buddy System – never go anywhere alone, but in groups of three or more. 

• Attendance breeds unity and commitment to our group. 
• Students are required to attend at least three FEFC L.O.F.T. events during the year to receive an invitation to attend Spring Formal. Students will have from September 1 to January 31 to attend three L.O.F.T. events.
• Students who attend three or more events will have the option to bring a guest (with parental permission). 
• Students who do not attend three or more events may not bring a guest and must themselves attend as a guest unless a parent attends with them.
• Spring Formal guidelines and dress code will be posted closer to the event. There will be a separate Guest Registration that is required for liability purposes. 

• Communication for this group is by SignUp Genius and Facebook, with occasional updates to the FEFC Forum and/or Instagram.  Activity on Facebook is not a requirement, but it is a convenient way for us to stay in touch. You will receive much more timely, relevant information by being in the Facebook group.
• Our Facebook group is only accessible by other members of the group, approved by the Coordinator. Please do not attempt to add friends who are not members of FEFC and registered with our group specifically.
• You may wish to follow our group on Instagram at fefc_theloft. This group does not necessarily announce all events however. 
• We expect all students to use discernment in personal posts including status entries and photographs.

• Once your family is registered with FEFC and has paid the annual registration fee, and The L.O.F.T. digital forms have been received, your name will be added to the communication roster. You will be sent a Facebook friend request from Stacy Martinez, then added to The LOFT group page.
   
• We take the guidelines seriously. If the guidelines are not honored, your name will be removed from the group roster, and you will no longer be invited to attend group events.

Like Timothy, let’s take the Apostle Paul’s challenge to live according to a heavenly standard – a standard that brings honor to God!

Student First Name:

For your first name, please use the name you wish to be called.

NOTE: A new digital form must be entered for each student registered in The L.O.F.T.

Student Last Name:

Student Cell Phone #: (xxx-xxx-xxxx)

LEAVE BLANK IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A PERSONAL CELL PHONE. Do not enter your parents' cell numbers in this space.

Student Email Address:

LEAVE BLANK IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A PERSONAL EMAIL ADDRESS.

Is Student on Facebook?

If yes, name:

LEAVE BLANK IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A PERSONAL FB PAGE. Do not enter your parents' FB page in this space.

Is Student on Instagram?  

We use IG only to notify students that there is a new Facebook post since many students have moved away from FB as a social media platform of choice.

If yes, name:

LEAVE BLANK IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A PERSONAL IG PAGE. Do not enter your parents' information in this space.

Please send a request to the IG page "fefc_highschool" and if your IG name matches the requestor, we will approve your access.

Birthdate: (xx/xx/xxxx)

USE THIS FORMAT PLEASE: mm/dd/yyyy

Age:

ENTER AGE AT TIME OF REGISTRATION

Grade: (xx)

ENTER GRADE AS OF FALL REGISTRATION.

NOTE: Our group is too large to accommodate students who have graduated with FEFC. Our group is only for students in 9th through 12th grades. 

Expected Year of Graduation: (xxxx) USE THIS FORMAT PLEASE.

Mother's Name: (first, last)

Mother's Cell Phone #: (xxx-xxx-xxxx)

LEAVE BLANK IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A PERSONAL CELL PHONE.

Father's Name: (first, last)

Father's Cell Phone #: (xxx-xxx-xxxx)

LEAVE BLANK IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A PERSONAL CELL PHONE.

Parent Email (please use an email that you check frequently):

LEAVE BLANK IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A PERSONAL EMAIL ADDRESS.

Is a Parent on Facebook? If YES, Name:

LEAVE BLANK IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A PERSONAL FB PAGE. Please note that it will be your responsibility to keep up with The L.O.F.T. events as FB is our easiest method of communication.

Address House Number:

Address Street Name:

Address City:

Address State:

Address Zip Code: (xxxxx)

PARENTS, PLEASE INITIAL THAT YOU HAVE READ AND ACCEPTED OUR PARENT GUIDELINES:

• Parent Volunteers – It is a blessing to have parents to volunteer for the fun. Parents are encouraged and expected to volunteer throughout the year. We are cognizant that we are all busy with full hands and hearts. That's why it is a particular blessing for parents to use their God-given talents and 'services' for the benefit of all when you volunteer. When organizing an event, we follow a simple three step process:

  1.      Determine the host home.

  2.      Request & determine parent chaperones/volunteers. Parent participation is of utmost importance!

  3.     Open registration to students.

  If you know of an activity that you would like to host that is not on the calendar, please feel free to contact us. We welcome all ideas for events to draw the students in and unify the group.

• Parents, please initial to indicate acceptance of this guideline.

• Parent Volunteer Requirement:  We ask that at least one parent from each family chaperone at a LOFT event. Event dates will be announced at a later time. When this is fulfilled, the volunteering parent qualifies for two perks:
  • Ability to purchase a reduced-cost "Early Bird Ticket" for the Spring Formal for you and your student; and
  • Ability to attend the Spring Formal as a chaperone. These seats always go quickly!

• Event Fees / Reimbursements – Working with our Coordinator, our hosts decide how their event will unfold. Sometimes that includes the host providing everything and being reimbursed, but oftentimes, the host spreads the purchases and tasks among her volunteers/chaperones.
• While many of our events each year are free, often we must charge to attend. This ‘event fee’ covers food, décor, and other needs. It is our policy that every attendee pays the event fee, including students, siblings (when allowed), and volunteering parents.
• If you are providing anything for any event, please keep your receipts. Place them in an envelope and bring them to the event with you. Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope.  We will reimburse expenses when accompanied by a receipt, and if there are leftover funds, we will sometimes be able to reimburse the PARENTS event fee, in part or in whole.  
• Trust us, over the past years, we have tried every conceivable way of making this fair for everyone, and so far this seems to be the best way.
• Leftover food is taken home with the Coordinators, when appropriate, frozen, and is used at future events to offset costs and keeping fees low.
• Parents, please initial to indicate acceptance of this guideline.

• Student Council – This group is composed of approximately 20 leaders among our student body. We have 3-4 meetings throughout the year to address issues and make decisions for the group. The students organize into ‘small groups’. We would love for your student to get involved!
• We determine the Student Council annually each spring.
• Student Council members who actively participate and meet their goals for the year will earn .5 Carnegie Units toward their high school transcript.
• Parents, please initial to indicate acceptance of this guideline.

• Siblings – For most events, we simply cannot accommodate siblings unless you are the host home. We would be overrun with children if everyone brought siblings to events – one disregard of this rule is oftentimes enough to open the floodgates for others. Please be gracious and respect our students’ request to not bring siblings unless an event clearly invites them. This especially includes our Spring Formal -- the highlight of our year and a special time for high school students and parents. Younger children will be in the high school group soon enough. Thank you for understanding.
• Parents, please initial to indicate acceptance of this guideline.

• Communication – We schedule several months in advance. Information can be found in any of three areas: Facebook group, FEFC Forum, and FEFCOnline.com/highschoolgroup page. Please check these frequently and let us know where you would like to volunteer. The timeliest information can be found on Facebook. 
• Parents, please initial to indicate acceptance of this guideline.

• Event Registration – With so many students, it can be challenging to get everyone registered and paid for events. We use an online program called SignUp Genius. When events are planned, we send notice through SUG, which allows parents and students to register. Payment and event details are contained therein. Please ensure that the invitation emails do not go to your junk folder.
• Get Involved -- Parents, we have found that students who get involved have a much better time. If your student does not wish to attend group events, please re-think registering and taking one of our membership slots.
• Parents, please initial to indicate your acceptance of this guideline.

Insurance Company Policy #:

Group #:

Name of Participant Student:

Parent or Guardian:

Emergency Contact #1 Name:

Emergency Contact #1 Relationship:

Emergency Contact #1 Cell: (xxx-xxx-xxxx)

List any Food Allergies (If none, type NONE):

Note that, in the event of allergies, it is the student’s responsibility to determine what they should or should not eat. We cannot accommodate every allergy. Encourage your student to inquire or bring their own food to events if necessary.

Behavioral Issues (if none, type NONE):

Note that, in the event of behavioral issues, it may be best for you to attend with your student. We reserve the right to require parental attendance if behavior is a detriment to group activities or a disturbance to others.

Family Education For Christ

2021 - 22 HIGH SCHOOL GROUP LIABILITY RELEASE

I am allowing my student to participate in FEFC High School Group activities. As such, I fully understand and acknowledge that;

(a) risks and dangers exist in participating in some group activities including, but not limited to: boating, swimming, kayaking, dock activities, and a myriad of other activities either indoors or outdoors;

(b) my participation or my child’s participation in such activities is completely voluntary;

(c) participation may result in injury or illness including, but not limited to, bodily injury, strains, fractures, partial and/or total paralysis, eye injury, blindness, heat stroke, heart attack, death or other ailments that could cause serious disability;

(d) these risks and dangers may be caused by the negligence of Family Education for Christ (FEFC), its officers or agents, parent volunteers, hosting parents, or any other adult participating or overseeing the activity; the negligence of the participants, the negligence of others, accidents, breaches of contract, the forces of nature or other causes. These risks and dangers may arise from foreseeable or unforeseeable causes; and

(e) by participation in these activities, I hereby assume all risks and dangers and all responsibility for any losses and/or damages, whether caused in whole or in part by the negligence or other conduct of the owners, agents, or by any other person.

I, on behalf of myself, my personal representatives and my heirs, hereby voluntarily agree to release, waive, discharge, hold harmless, defend and indemnify anyone associated with the high school group, its agents and officers or parent volunteers, from any and all claims, actions or losses for bodily injury, property damage, wrongful death, loss of services or otherwise which may arise out of my participation in the FEFC High School group. This waiver is valid throughout my student's participation in high school with FEFC events.

In consideration of my child being allowed to participate in FEFC events, I acknowledge and agree that participation includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases, including, but not limited to, COVID-19, MRSA and influenza. While particular rules and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious illness does exist and I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown. In the event of any such illness, I agree to fully release, indemnify and hold harmless FEFC, and their officers, employees, staff members, volunteers, other families, and hosts from any and all liability, claims and/or litigation that myself or my child may have which are directly or indirectly related to my child’s participation while at FEFC. I further understand that this document supplements, and in no way eliminates, all other documents, waivers and releases signed on behalf of my child for his/her participation in FEFC events.

Parent Signature (your typed name indicates your acceptance): 

If the Student will turn 18 during the 2021-22 Academic Year, please type the Student's Name to indicate acceptance of these guidelines set herein in entirety: