Behavior Expectations

Parent Expectations 

Each family is expected to plan at least one event (field trip, party, park meet-up, class, etc.). Parents are expected to be active and hands-on at events, interacting with their children, supervising their children, and helping with set up and clean up as needed. We are a family-centered community and encourage all participants to avoid gossip, unkind speech, and profanity at our gatherings.

We are very thankful to Peace Church and local playgrounds that allow us to use their spaces. It is expected that parents help ensure we leave those locations in better shape than we found them. This includes helping pick up trash, sweep floors, take out trash bags from the church to the dumpster, etc.

Student Behavior Expectations

Footsteps children are expected to behave in a kind and respectful manner to each other and to the other parents present. Physically or verbally aggressive behavior toward adults or other children at events will not be tolerated. Below are some of our expectations for our group's children.

• The child should keep his or her hands to him/herself, including but not limited to:

  • Pushing

  • Pulling

  • Hitting

  • Slapping

  • Touching 

• The child must listen when a parent or other child asks him or her to stop any action or says “no.”

Consequences of Violating a Behavior Expectation

• The parent must be notified of the inappropriate behavior as soon as possible.

• If the behavior continues a second time, the child will be required to leave the event or stay with their parent for the remainder of the event.

If any other parent witnesses inappropriate behavior, they must notify the child’s parent as soon as possible.