1. Respect all participants (other youth and adult volunteers) by not using foul, hurtful or obscene language or engaging in physical violence, bullying (including cyber-bullying) or other aggressive behaviors that threaten the safety of others.
2. Respect the property rights of others.
a. Do not damage or deface the building or property within the building where chapter activities are held.
b. Do not damage or take the personal property of any other participant or volunteer; and do not use Alpha Phi Alpha’s name or any symbol or logo (Alpha Phi Alpha’s branding) associated with the fraternity on any clothing, books, bags, or other items.
3. Return supplies to their proper place after using them.
4. Clean up all work areas properly.
5. Listen carefully to directions and when someone else is talking.
6. Respect designated quiet areas, such as homework/reading area.
7. Stay within the program’s designated areas within the building.
8. Cooperate and participate in organized activities.
9. Assume full responsibility for all personal belongings. Please leave valuables at home.
10. Do not bring any weapons, cigarettes/drugs, alcohol, or anything illegal to any activity at any time.
11. Do not use electronic devices without the permission of the program leader.
12. Refrain from making disparaging comments about others regardless of if they are present or not.
Sanctions for Violating the Code of Conduct
Poor Conduct, including degrading language, Inappropriate use of electronics, verbal Harassment, etc.:
1st Occurrence: Verbal warning, parent or guardian notified verbally or electronically.
2nd Occurrence: Loss of access to the program for two weeks. Written letter to parent/guardian.
3rd Occurrence: Loss of access to the program for one month. Final letter to parent/guardian.
Next occurrence youth is removed from the program.
Physical Violence, Bullying, and Other Misconduct:
1st Occurrence: Removal from the situation, loss of privileges, guardian notified verbally or electronically.
2nd Occurrence: Youth is removed from the program
Illegal Substances or Dangerous Weapons, Sexual Misconduct
1st Occurrence: Youth is removed from the program. Police will be notified.