Expectations & DOVE Store

AGREEMENTS 

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EXPECTATIONS

TRANSPORTATION 

• Seatbealts are required for all drivers and passengers. Keep the noise level low and the vehicles free of trash. Take all belongings with you. Use your earpods--other passengers / driver should not not be able to hear your phone. All behavior expectations apply when riding a vehicle, on a walk/trip  and while  at DOVE.
  
  

CELL PHONE POLICIES 

• Absolutely no photos, audio or videos are to be recorded or streamed while on DOVE property, program time, or during transportation.  Keep all cell and desktop content appropriate and  aligned to DOVE expectations  during transportation and program times.
  
  

• When you arrive, place your cell phone in the box on silent or vibrate. Do not bring iPads or other devices unless approved by Ms. Beth. 
  
  

DESK & SENSORY ROOM 

• Ask your facilitator or Ms. Brittany to get out of your desk chair, including restroom, if you need to check your cell & sensory room use.  To take a call, ask to step into the conference room. Please keep your desk free of trash. Only your water bottle is permitted at your desk--all food / other drinks MUST stay at the center table.
  
  

To use the sensory room, ask your facilitator or Ms. Brittany.  Then, sign your name and start time on the clipboard. You may use it for 15 min. Monitor your time with your phone or a timer. When you leave, write your end time on the clipboard. Cells may be used in the sensory room. If taking a call, be sure to end it BEFORE exiting the sensory room.  

• Keep your desk free of food, drinks (except your water bottle). Remove all trash daily and wipe down your desk when asked.
  
  

• Conversations with 2 or more participants must be at the center table.  Only you  and a staff member  are to be be standing or seated at  your desk at all times.
  
  

BREAKS 

• Please remain seated at your desk and visit the DOVE website's "Take A Break" page for options, play a game, listen to music, ask to use the sensory room, or visit the center table for art or other activities.

LUNCH 

• Participants are encouraged to bring their lunch if they prefer instead of the lunches provided.  Food is not  to be ordered and delivered/picked up.  Please follow lunch procedures for trash disposal and ensure your space is clean.

WALKS 

• Walks are 5-10 min. and announced at lunch weather permitting. Dress appropriately for the weather, including your shoes--let your facilitator know if you need outdoor clothing.   All DOVE expectations apply on a walk. Please be respectful to our community. Remain between the staff members and within their sight at all times. Visiting stores or other stops are not permitted for staff and participants. Cell phones are not permitted on a walk.

DESKTOP & LISTENING DEVICES 

• Games, videos, etc . . .  are to be visible on your screen only during breaks, lunch or a choice time. Do not split your screen with anything other than your schoolwork or workforce skills.
  
  

• Keep all content approproiate and free of violence, etc...

 
Headsets, earpods/buds, etc . . .  MUST be used and kept at your desk.  Do not leave your desk with any listening device on your ears, around your neck, etc.  Maintain a low volume--other people should not be able to hear what is on your earpods or headset.

DOVE STORE

• The DOVE store is optional and open at lunch. Please listen for your name to be called and visit one at a time.  You may only buy items for yourself. Please do not hand out items to others.
  
  The list of items and prices is available at the store.  Gift cards may include Subway and McDonald's, Chipotle, Amazon, Texas Roadhose, Moe's, Bruster's, AppleBee's, and others--Ask Mr. MyKion what is available when you go to the store.  Add ideas for the store in your participant survey or tell Mr. MyKion.
  
  Please eat / drink all items by the end of each week or take them home--do not store them in your desk.