Code of Conduct

Redmond High School Drama
Code of Conduct

The Redmond High School Drama Department and Drama Boosters support student creativity, collaboration, and confidence. We have established this Code of Conduct to provide clear guidelines for all volunteers and contractors to ensure a safe, respectful, and enriching environment for every student involved.

By signing on as a clinician, contractor, volunteer, or booster, you agree to adhere to this Code of Conduct.

If you have questions about these guidelines, or concerns about a situation, please contact us. For the RHS drama department, please contact drama director Olivia Sanabria (osanabria@lwsd.org). For the boosters, please contact the booster president (currently Kristine Dorrain) at (president@redmonddrama.org). 

1. Professionalism & Respect

• Be a positive role model by demonstrating kindness, fairness, and integrity in all interactions.

• Treat all students, staff, and fellow volunteers with respect, regardless of skill level, identity, or background.

• Use encouraging and inclusive language; avoid jokes or remarks that target and put down a student’s physical appearance, mental or physical abilities, or personal characteristics.

2. Student Safety & Boundaries

• Always maintain professional boundaries with students.

• Do not meet one-on-one with a student in a private setting. All interactions should be in visible, supervised areas (doors open, others present).

• Seek verbal consent for physical contact and limit physical contact to necessary and appropriate interactions.

3. Confidentiality

• Protect student privacy. Do not share student information or discuss sensitive situations with people not involved, including online.
  Do not take or share photos of students without their consent.

• Report any concerns about a student’s well-being (emotional, behavioral, or safety-related) to the Drama Director or designated school personnel in a timely manner.

• Refrain from gossiping about students, staff, or other volunteers. Gossip can damage trust, create division, and harm the supportive environment we aim to maintain.

4. Role & Reliability

• Understand your role and whether you are expected to instruct, mentor, or support students. Ask for clarification when unsure about expectations or boundaries.

• Arrive on time and stay for your scheduled commitment. Communicate promptly if you are running late or unable to attend.

5. Mentorship Expectations

Adults providing artistic, technical, or personal guidance to students should commit to the spirit of mentorship:

• Foster growth: Offer guidance that encourages skill development, confidence, and collaboration.

• Empower, don’t take over: Let students make decisions, learn from mistakes, and explore creative choices under your guidance—not your control.

• Lead with positive support: Uplift students through encouragement, recognition of effort, and celebrating progress. Be someone they feel safe turning to for motivation and reassurance.

• Be mindful of influence: Recognize that students may see you as a mentor or authority figure—maintain humility, boundaries, and professionalism.

• Feedback should be constructive: Critique should be kind, specific, and focused on improvement—not personal or harsh.

• Be patient: Remember that students are learning. Your mentorship should prioritize encouragement and patience over perfection.

6. Training, Clearance & Compliance

• Complete Lake Washington School District volunteer registration and background check before working with students.

• Attend any mandatory contractor and/or volunteer orientation or safety training.

• Follow all school and district guidelines, including health protocols, behavior policies, and emergency procedures.

Updated August 2025