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Table of Contents I. Attire 1 II. Resident Advisors 4 III. Academic Life 5 A. Classes G. Academic Status B. Grading System H. Graduation Requirements C. Assignments I. Student Withdrawal D. Quizzes & Exams J. Transcripts E. Academic Integrity K. Library/Computer Lab F. Absences IV. Campus Life 8 A. Personal Devotions K. Cafeteria/Meal Times B. Chapel Services L. Gym C. Sunday Church Services M. Music D. Outreaches N. Sanctuary/Instruments E. Prayer O Office Hours F. Fasting P. Campus Care G. Class Advisors Q. Weekends H. Student Council R. Vacations I. Relationships S. Disciplinary System J. Campus Services T. Miscellaneous V. Dorm Life 18 A. Dorm Devotions G. Laundry B. Dorm Room H. Phone Usage C. Wake-up/Curfew/Lights Out I. Lounge Computers D. Food J. Safety E. Illness K. Check In/Check Out F. Appliances L. Miscellaneous VI. Married Students 21 VII. Staff and Faculty 22 VIII. Miscellaneous 22 A. Storage B. Items left on campus IX. In Case of an Emergency 22 X. Campus Layout 20

The following guidelines and procedures are designed to assist you in student life at Summit. Upon reading the Student Handbook,

students are asked to sign the agreement, located in the back of the handbook, signifying that they agree to abide by the stated guidelines while enrolled. We

appreciate your cooperation in abiding by these guidelines.

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I. Attire The overall objective for the dress code at Summit is modesty and discretion. Below is a detailed description of the dress code: A. Uniform Attire During classes and chapel services students wear their uniform attire. The colors for the uniform are: navy, black, grey, khaki, brown, and white. The guiding principles for the uniform are modesty and professionalism. Women’s Uniform Attire (to be worn during class and chapel)

• Skirts should be solid in the uniform color and fall to the knee area • Shirts should be solid (not translucent) in the uniform color, long-sleeve or 3/4

sleeve blouse with collar • If needed, camisole or tank top under blouse • Sweaters, cardigans, or vests, in uniform colors, may be worn over blouses (no

hoodies/sweatshirts) • Solid nylons or tights in uniform color are worn during the colder months

(October through March) with the uniform • Professional, solid, closed toed or peeped toed dress shoes

Men’s Uniform Attire (to be worn during class and chapel)

• Dress pants should be solid in the uniform color • Shirts should be solid in the uniform color, long-sleeve with collar • Sweaters, vests, or cardigans, in uniform colors may be worn over dress shirts

(no hoodies/sweatshirts) • Conservative tie • Professional dress shoes

B. Sunday Morning Church Service Attire Women’s Attire

• Women’s attire for Sunday morning church service is dress pants (no jeans), skirt or dress (which falls at the knee area), dress shirt, and dress shoes.

• When ministering on the platform (choir, speaking, worship), we do ask that women wear a skirt or dress (which falls at the knee area), dress shirt, nylons, and closed toed or peeped toed shoes.

Men’s Attire

• Men’s attire for Sunday morning church service is dress slacks (no jeans), dress shirt, tie (optional), and professional dress shoes.

• When ministering on the platform we do ask that men wear dress slacks, dress shirt, tie, and dress shoes. A tie is optional for Sunday evening services.

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C. Sunday Evening Church Service Attire !• Students may wear casual attire. No shorts or flip-flops.

D. Casual Attire Women’s Casual Attire

• Jeans (In good repair: no holes, patches, rips, tears, or excessive fraying), cargo pants, wind pants, etc.

• Capris, shorts to the knee area • Sweatshirts, t-shirts, etc. (tank tops/sleeveless shirts are not permitted outside

the dorm) • Sneakers, sandals, etc.

All clothing should be modest and loose fitting. Please refrain from wearing sweatpants with writing on the backside and sleeveless shirts. Men’s Casual Attire

• Jeans (In good repair: no holes, patches, rips, tears, or excessive fraying), cargo pants, wind pants, etc.

• Capris, shorts to the knee area • Sweatshirts, t-shirts, etc. (tank tops/sleeveless shirts are not permitted outside

the dorm) • Sneakers, sandals, etc.

All clothing should be modest and loose fitting. Please refrain from wearing sweatpants with writing on the backside and sleeveless shirts. E. Gym Attire for Men and Women

• White soled or non–marking sneakers F. Miscellaneous Attire Guidelines for Men and Women

• Men & Women: hair neatly kept and clean with no extreme styles or colors • Men & Women: hats are not permitted in the classrooms, cafeteria, and chapel • Men: facial hair neatly kept • Men: nothing worn in piercings • Women: single piercings in the ears • Women: neutral make-up and nail polish • Women: conservative jewelry

*Uniform colors are navy, black, grey, khaki, brown, and white. *All clothing should not be tight or form-fitting.

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Women's(Summit(Dress(Code(Clothing! Classroom,!Chapel! Sunday!Morning! Sunday!Evening! Platform! Casual! Sports!

Blouse((collared,(solid,(uniform(color,(3/4(or(long(sleeve)((

Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! N/A!

Camisole/tank(top(Under!blouse!as!

needed!No! No! No! No! No!

Skirt((solid,(uniform(color,(falls(to(the(knee(area)(

Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! N/A!

Sweaters,(cardigans,(or(vests((

Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(uniform!color)!

Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!

Suit(Jackets(Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(uniform!color)!Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! N/A!

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Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(OctoberDMarch)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(solid,!uniform!

color)!

Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! NA!

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Dress(Slacks(No! Yes! Yes! No! Yes! Yes!

Dress(Shoes(

Yes!(professional,!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!solid,!closed!toed!or!peep!toed!only)!

Yes! Yes! Yes!(professional,!closed!toed!or!peep!toed!

only)!

Yes! N/A!

TEshirts( No! No! Yes! No! Yes! Yes!

Hoodies,(sweatshirts,(track(jackets,(fleece(

No! No! Yes! No! Yes! Yes!

Jeans((In(good(repair:(no(holes,(patches,(rips,(tears,(or(excessive(fraying.)((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((

No! No! Yes! No! Yes! Yes!

Cargo(pants,(wind(pants,(capris((falls(to(the(knee(area)(((((((((((((((((((((((

No! No! Yes! No! Yes! Yes!

Sweatpants,(shorts((falls(to(the(knee(area,(no(writing(on(backside)(

No! No! No! No! Yes! Yes!

Stretch(pants/leggings(alone(

No! No! No! No! No! No!

Sneakers/sandals(((((((((((((((((((((((

No! No! Yes! No! Yes! Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(Gym:!nonDmarking!sole)!

Casual(flats( No! No! Yes! No! Yes! Yes!

Flip(flops( No! No! No! No! Yes! Yes!

Coats(Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(uniform!color)!Yes! Yes! N/A! Yes! Yes!

Hats(

No! No! No! No! Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(not!to!be!worn!in!the!cafeteria)!

Yes!

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Men's(Summit(Dress(Code(Clothing! Classroom,!Chapel! Sunday!

Morning!Sunday!Evening! Casual! Platform! Sports!

Collared,(long(sleeve(dress(shirt(

Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(uniform!color,!solid)!

Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! N/A!

Tie((conservative)(

Yes!! Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(optional)!

Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(optional)!

Yes! Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(Sunday!nights!are!optional)!

N/A!

Dress(slacks(Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(uniform!color,!solid)!Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! N/A!

Suits(Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(uniform!color)!Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! N/A!

Sweaters,(cardigans,(or(vests((

Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(uniform!color,!solid)!

Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!

Dress(Shoes(

Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(professional)!

Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(professional,!closed!toed!or!peep!toed!only)!

N/A!

TEshirts(No! No! Yes! Yes! No! Yes!

Jeans((In(good(repair:(no(holes,(patches,(rips,(tears,(or(excessive(fraying.)((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((

No! No! Yes! Yes! No! Yes!

Cargo(pants,(wind(pants,(capris((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((must(fall(to(the(knee(area.(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((

No! No! Yes! Yes! No! Yes!

Sweatpants,(shorts(((((((((((((((((((((((((((must(fall(to(the(knee(area.(((((((((((

No! No! No! Yes! No! Yes!

Hoodies,(sweatshirts,(track(jackets,(fleece(

No! No! Yes! Yes! No! Yes!

Sneakers/sandals(((((((((((((((((((((((

No! No! Yes! Yes! No! Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(Gym:!nonDmarking!sole)!

Casual(flats( No! No! Yes! Yes! No! Yes!

Flip(flops( No! No! No! Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!No! Yes!

Coats(Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(uniform!color)!Yes! Yes! Yes! NA! Yes!

Hats(

No! No! No! Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(not!to!be!worn!in!the!cafeteria)!

No! Yes!

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II. Resident Advisors Resident Advisors are students who have applied and been selected to be a liaison between the student body and the staff. They are to be the key student contact and communicator in emergency response situations. Their responsibilities are to cultivate a strong sense of community in each dorm and on each dorm floor. The R.A.s will work with the Student Life Director in encouraging conformity to the guidelines of Summit. The R.A.s are available to assist students in problems associated with college transition, relational issues, homesickness, stress, etc. The R.A.s are also responsible for supervising the care of the dorms and making sure they are properly maintained. They will assist with dorm check-in and check-out, at the beginning and end of the school year. Resident Advisors play an integral part in leading small discipleship groups (D-groups). III. Academic Life The academic life is an exciting time for students to dig deeper into the Word of God. The classes are designed to guide students to grow in their knowledge of God, to equip them to think as a Christian, and to lovingly and effectively minister to others. A. Classes The classroom is a place where students have the opportunity to learn more of the Word of God. Students are encouraged to study diligently in order to gain the most out of the classes. During the class time students may have drinks (coffee, tea, water, etc.) in a cup with a lid. However, food, candy, and gum should remain outside of the classroom. Men and women are asked to sit on opposites sides of the classroom. Students are expected to be on time for classes. At the beginning of class each instructor will take roll. If a student is not in their seat at the time of roll they will be marked late. A point will be deducted from the student’s final grade for each instance of lateness. If a student arrives to class 10 minutes late or more this will be counted as an unexcused absence (please refer to section F, under academic life, for details about absences). The classrooms will only be open for classes and jobs. Students who wish to study in a group may do so with those of the same gender.

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B. Grading System The grading system at Summit is as follows:

A+ (97-100) 4.00 A (93-96) 4.00 A- (90-92) 3.67 B+ (87-89) 3.33 B (83-86) 3.00 B- (80-82) 2.67 C+ (77-79) 2.33 C (73-76) 2.00 C- (70-72) 1.67 D+ (67-69) 1.33 D (63-66) 1.00 D- (60-62) 0.67 F (0-59) 0.00

C. Assignments All assignments are due when specified by the instructor. If they are submitted any time after the designated deadline (up until 4:30 PM the day the work is due) the student will automatically receive a 25% reduction in the total possible grade for the assignment. Any assignments turned in after the day the assignment is due will receive a zero. However, the instructor may still require the completed work to be submitted. In the case of an illness or emergency, the student can and is responsible for making necessary arrangements with each instructor as to an appropriate time to hand in the assignments. The student will have three days after returning to classes to make these arrangements. D. Quizzes and Exams If a student has missed a quiz or an exam because of an excused absence, it is the student’s responsibility to make arrangements with the instructor to make up the quiz or exam. The student will have three days after returning to classes to make these arrangements. If the student has not made the arrangements by the end of the three days the student will receive a zero for the quiz or exam. Please note: It is the student’s responsibility to make arrangements with the instructor. E. Academic Integrity Students are expected to be honest in fulfilling all academic requirements and assignments. As Christians, the students of Summit International School of Ministry have chosen to worship God with all of their heart, soul, and mind (Matt. 22:37). This means that every student must have integrity, not only in their Christian service and lifestyle, but also in their academic pursuits. Therefore, any form of cheating or academic dishonesty will not be tolerated.

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This pertains to examinations, course work, essays, and any other assignments given by the instructors. Dishonesty includes but is not limited to cheating on assignments or examinations, plagiarizing, and intentionally destroying another student’s work. Dishonesty will result in a failing grade in that particular assignment and/or course and further disciplinary action may be considered by the academic department. Please note the following definitions:

• Plagiarism: the copying or paraphrasing of any part of another individual’s work without appropriate citation.

• Cheating: the giving or receiving of information dishonestly.

o Examples of cheating include:

a. Using unauthorized notes or other material when taking an exam. b. Having another person do his/her work and submitting it as his/her own. c. Copying answers to exam questions. d. Obtaining unauthorized copies of exam questions from any source. e. Aiding another person in obtaining unauthorized copies of exam.

F. Absences Class attendance is considered a very important part of academic life here at Summit. Students are expected to attend all of the classes, except for an excused absence. Excused absences include serious illness, death in the immediate family, or other unavoidable circumstances. All excused absences must be appraised by the academic department within twenty-four hours or it will be marked as an unexcused absence. For each unexcused absence, a student will receive three points off of their final course grade. Three or more unexcused absences in one course will lower the course grade a whole letter grade. Please note: if a student misses a class because of sickness, the student will be required to stay in their room. This means that the student will not be allowed to be in the lounge area, phone area, outside, etc. A student missing two consecutive weeks of classes will be requested to withdraw for the remainder of the academic year, due to the amount of class time that has been missed. If the student leaves due to illness, they will need to submit a doctor’s note stating they are physically able to return in order to come back for the following academic year.

G. Academic Status Academic status is determined by the student’s cumulative grade point average calculated on the basis of all academic work. Students must maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 to be in good standing. If the student does not remain above a 2.0 average, the student will incur the following:

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Academic Alert: Students who fail to meet the minimum grade point average of 2.0 within any course will be considered, “in academic risk.” Any student will be considered on academic alert when their semester grade point average falls between a 2.0 and 2.225. This alert will serve as a caution that the student is in danger of falling below minimum academic standards. Academic Probation: A student is placed on academic probation at the end of any semester in which the student’s cumulative and/or semester grade point average falls below a 2.0. Removal of academic probation will occur when the student’s grade point average reaches 2.0. While a student is on academic probation they will be ineligible to participate in extra-curricular activities and will be assigned a tutor and/or time to study. Academic Dismissal: A student may be subject to academic dismissal for failure to meet the grade point average requirements for two consecutive semesters, or for failing multiple courses per semester. Failure to meet these guidelines will be grounds for academic dismissal. H. Graduation Requirements

• Completion of all required classes with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or above.

• All financial obligations to Summit are to be paid in full. The student’s diploma, and official transcripts of the student’s academic record, will not be issued until all financial obligations are paid in full.

I. Student Withdrawal If a student withdraws from the school or is released by the school within the first month, they will be refunded 50% of their room and board only. If a student withdraws from school or is released by the school in the second month, they will be refunded 25% of their room and board only. There will be no refund given after the second month. All other fees (textbooks, miscellaneous, class dues, registration, etc.) are nonrefundable. Any refund will be mailed to the student’s home within two weeks of the withdrawal date. Any student that withdraws from the school will not be reconsidered for enrollment until the following school year. If at that time the former student wishes to return, they must reapply for enrollment. J. Transcripts Summit offers transcripts (official and unofficial) for graduates; for enrolled students, progress reports will be issued. Official transcripts are those that have been stamped with the school seal and will only be mailed directly to other schools, businesses, ministries, or organizations. Unofficial transcripts will be given directly to the student by written request.

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Students and graduates will only be given a transcript if all outstanding monetary obligations have been paid in full. K. Library/Computer Lab The library is located in the lower level of the Manna House. Books may be checked out when the librarian is present. A maximum of four books may be checked out for three weeks at a time. Extended use fees are charged when items are returned after the due date. Fees are charged for each late day; including weekends, holidays, and any other day the library is closed. The extended use fee is 25 cents per day. Reference books and newspapers are available for use in the library, but may not be removed. Computers are also available for student use. There is to be no food or drinks in the library. Library hours will be posted at the entrance of the library. IV. Campus Life A. Personal Devotions A major emphasis at Summit is for students to cultivate a life of prayer and personal devotions. In order to assist the student in this the following has been established:

• Devotions should include one uninterrupted hour spent with the Lord in the morning and be completed before the first class period. We ask that students refrain from grouping off and rather take this time to start their day alone with the Lord.

• Wake up time Monday–Friday is 6:00 AM. • Students may go outside at 6:00 AM. • Students may have drinks (in a cup with a lid) in their rooms during this time. • The Manna House will also be open for the students to use for devotions (with

the exception of the classrooms). o The upstairs foyer and gym will be available for the men the first

semester. o The downstairs foyer, library, and prayer room will be available for

the women the first semester. o This will alternate each semester.

• The cafeteria will be available to use for devotions. There will be no assigned seating during this time; however, we ask that students not sit co-ed. • Breakfast will be served during this time, but please maintain the quietude of the time. • There is no set time to complete devotions on Saturday or Sunday.

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B. Chapel Services Chapels are held daily, where students hear from the staff, from each other and from guest speakers from around the world. The attire for chapel services is the uniform; however, during personal chapels students may wear casual attire. Monday: Personal Chapel & Class Prayer (alternate) 11:00 AM–12:30 PM Personal chapel is a time given to students to read their Bibles and pray, alone, in a more relaxed manner. Students are free to go out in the fields or spend time in their rooms. Class Prayer is a time when each class comes together with their class advisors for a time of prayer and encouragement in the Word. Tuesday–Friday: 11:00 AM, please be seated in the sanctuary by 10:55 AM

• The sanctuary is to be kept quiet before chapel for students wishing to pray before the service begins.

• Attendance will be taken in the church foyer by the R.A.s before each chapel service.

• During chapel, women are asked to sit on the left side of the sanctuary and men are asked to sit on the right side.

• Please do not bring any food, candy or drinks into the sanctuary. • Please refrain from leaving any personal belongings in the foyer. • Due to copyright laws services cannot be recorded.! • There will be no Friday chapels on getaway weekends.

Friday Night Prayer Meeting The first and third Friday of each month a prayer meeting is held from 8:30 PM–10:30 PM in the sanctuary. This service is voluntary and students may wear casual attire. C. Sunday Church Services Morning Service: 10:00 AM Evening Service: (Optional) 6:00 PM Students may sit anywhere in the sanctuary for Sunday services. D. Outreaches All students are involved in weekly ministries to Harrisburg, Hershey, and the surrounding areas. Students minister in nursing homes, a children’s behavioral hospital, and outreaches to inner city projects. Outreaches are held after classes. Guidelines will be given for the outreaches and a staff member will oversee each outreach. Posting or publicizing pictures of people you meet on your outreaches is not permitted.

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Ministry Attendance and Evaluation Attendance will be taken for outreach involvement. It will be taken during weekly meetings and outreach outing days. The student’s involvement will also be evaluated, each semester, by the ministry leaders to assess the student’s attitude, faithfulness, dependability, and growth. This will be used to help determine their eligibility for being placed into the internship program of Summit. E. Prayer From 6:30 AM-8:30 PM the sanctuary will be open for prayer and personal devotion unless otherwise in use. The platform is not open for use during these times. F. Fasting With classes to attend, homework to do and an intense schedule to follow, eating regularly is important to keep students’ minds attentive and to provide the needed energy. If a student chooses to fast we ask that they not exceed three meals per week. G. Class Advisors Class advisors are staff members who have been designated to provide guidance and encouragement to the class in order for the students to gain the most out of their time here. The advisors are also available to counsel and pray with members of the class at the student’s request. The class advisors will also work with the student council in planning various activities throughout the year. H. Student Council Each freshman class will have the opportunity to nominate and vote for its own student council in November. The student council works with the class advisor and the Director of Student Events in planning events throughout the school year. The council will remain in office for their entire time of schooling. The freshman class nominates members of their class for each position. The nominations are accepted and approved based on the following criteria:

• Consistent Christian character • Desire and willingness to serve in this capacity • Grade point average of at least 2.0 • Commitment and adherence to the standards of Summit • Not on any disciplinary probation

Once approved, the nominees will have the opportunity to speak in front of their class. The class will then vote for the final candidates. A student council consists of a President, Vice President, Activities Directors (male and female), Secretary, and Treasurer.

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The institution of the class dues fund is for the purpose of planning various activities throughout the year. Each student contributes the following class dues per year, which are included in the school fees:

• Freshman–$100 • Senior–$100

I. Relationships The purpose of Summit is to give students an opportunity to seek and experience God in the most unhindered way possible. During the academic year we ask students to forego pursuing relationships. Pursuing can be defined as: taking steps to form or further develop a relationship beyond a friendship. We want to encourage students to form good, healthy friendships with each other. To help with this goal we are asking students to build friendships in groups. As such, students are to maintain groups of at least three people when men and women are fellowshipping together. If students go for walks off campus together on the weekends, they are asked to maintain groups of at least five, with at least two of one gender in the group. Please refrain from coupling off or exclusive conversation between men and women. Male and female students should not be alone together on campus. We ask men and women not to correspond with each other via phone, writing notes, or email. There should be no physical contact between men and women. J. Campus Services Campus Center The Campus Center houses Rooster’s and is a place for students to hang out and participate in school-sponsored events. Campus Center Hours: Sunday�2:30-4:30 PM Monday�Closed Tuesday�6:00-8:00 PM Wednesday�6:00-8:00 PM Thursday�Closed Friday�6:30-8:30 PM Saturday�8:00 AM-8:30 PM Rooster’s Rooster’s is the campus coffee house where students have the opportunity to purchase personal items as well as coffee, teas, pastries, and snack foods.

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Deposits The front office will make cash only deposits for students who have an account at Jonestown Bank. All other deposits (check or money order) students will mail directly to Jonestown Bank. Place signed checks or money orders in a self-addressed stamped envelope with a completed deposit slip. Beverage Machines Beverage machines are located in the lower foyer of the Manna House. ATM Machine An ATM machine is located in the entryway to the offices. ATM Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Dry Cleaning Dry cleaning is available once a month for students. Please bring dry cleaning to the front office on the Wednesday before it is scheduled to be picked up. (Please see Student Portal for dates). Please place dry cleaning in a bag with a dry cleaning slip and exact monies in an envelope. Dry cleaning may be picked up the following Friday in the office. Mail Each student will have a mail slot located in the dorm. If the student receives a package a slip will be placed in their mailbox and the package may be picked up from the office. Mail will be delivered Monday–Friday. Packages will be taken to the post office once a week. An outgoing mail box is located at the student mail boxes. The post office has requested that students use only clear packing tape to seal packages. Student Forms Forms for students can be accessed electronically on the Student Portal. These include: getaway weekend forms, IT requests, maintenance requests, and doctor appointments. Photocopy and Fax request forms are available in the offices. If a student has any questions and/or requests for a specific department they can reference the Staff Contact List on the Student Portal as a reference for staff departments and email addresses. K. Cafeteria/Meal Times The student entrance to the cafeteria is located at the back of the Manna House. The cafeteria is only open during mealtimes. Due to sanitary and safety requirements students are only to go behind the steam table as directed by kitchen staff. Please do not remove dishes or food items from the cafeteria. Monday–Friday students will have an assigned table in the cafeteria. On the weekends, beginning at Friday dinner, students may sit wherever they like with those of the same gender.

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Meal Times: Monday–Friday: Breakfast: 7:00 AM–8:15 AM* Lunch: 12:30 PM Dinner: 5:30 PM *Please note that breakfast on Fridays during the months of September and April is served at Roosters. Saturday: Breakfast: 8:00-10:00 AM (served at Roosters) Brunch: 11:00 AM (once a month) Lunch: 12:30 PM (if it is not a brunch week): Dinner: 5:30 PM Sunday: Breakfast: 9:00 AM Lunch: 12:30 PM Dinner: 5:00 PM L. Gym A full-size gymnasium and small weight room are located in the Manna House. There are designated hours for men and women to use the gym; the hours are posted in the gym and on the intranet. A student gym monitor will always be present and will notify staff in case of an emergency. The following are the guidelines for the gym:

• Please wear non-marking sneakers. • Men should wear shirts at all times. • Please do not remove any equipment from the gym without permission. • It is the student’s responsibility to turn off the lights when finished in gym area. • Please refrain from roughhousing, wrestling or wild conduct. • Only bottled water is permitted in the gym area unless otherwise specified by the

Sports Department.

M. Music At Summit, students are asked to be “unplugged” from various forms of media during their time on campus. However, we also understand that music is an influential and important part of our lives as Christians, and we have endeavored to provide music across campus in certain areas to aid in the edification of student life as a whole, including chapels, the gymnasium, Rooster’s, etc. We understand that preference of music can vary according to an individual’s personal taste and style. With students coming from various denominational and cultural backgrounds, we ask that while on campus, all music selection or performances be a reflection of the heart and values of

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Summit International School of Ministry. This applies to every area of student life—from the songs we sing in chapel, to the ones we play sitting outside around the gazebo, to the CD’s the Music Department selects to be played in public campus areas. In light of this, Summit International School of Ministry reserves the right to determine whether or not any music played on campus is reflective of its heart and values.

Access to the Summit Sounds studio is given by permission via the Music Department only. N. Sanctuary/Instruments The sanctuary is open for chapel and church services. If students need the sanctuary for any other purpose please submit a student request form to the Music Department. !When using the sanctuary students are asked to not turn the lights on if they have not been trained to do so as technical malfunctions will occur if the lights are not turned on properly. If the need for lights arises, students may ask the appointed projector/soundmen to assist them in turning the lights on. !Students are asked not to walk through the sanctuary to get to other places in the Manna House. !Please enter the sanctuary using the main entrance doors rather than the back doors. Musical Instruments and Sound Equipment The musical instruments located in the sanctuary are available for those on the praise and worship team to use with permission from the Music Department. Students who are not on the worship team may request permission to play the instruments from the Music Department. The piano located in the Manna House foyer is for student use. However, students are asked to be mindful of practices, classes, prayer meetings, etc. taking place in the sanctuary before using the foyer piano. Students are asked to not use the piano an hour prior to and after church services or in the mornings during personal devotions. Students may request to use the sanctuary, instruments, sound equipment, or multimedia for rehearsals. Please submit a detailed request form to the Music Department. If a soundman is needed, please mark this on the request form. Amplifiers are allowed on campus but are to be used with headphones. O. Office Hours The office is open Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Students may come to the office at any time during work hours. Please check in with the receptionist upon arrival for assistance or proceeding to any appointments.

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P. Campus Care Each student will be assigned a campus care duty throughout the campus. Campus care times are Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30–5:30 PM and Fridays from 9:30–10:30 AM. Students are to meet at their assigned area where the campus care leader (student leader who ensures that various areas of the campus are properly cleaned) will take roll. Once the job has been completed students will need to inform their campus care leader.

Q. Weekends Each weekend a staff member will be assigned to campus watch. They will be available to attend to any needs that may arise. On Saturday and Sunday, students may walk or ride bikes (with helmets) to Memorial Lake or Funck’s Convenience Store. Students may go in groups of three; however, if men and women are going together appropriate ratio applies. All students will need to sign in and out of their dorms. Students should be back on campus by 4:30 PM. Getaway Weekend The fourth weekend of every month is getaway weekend. Students may go home or out with their families for the weekend. Students may invite other students (of the same gender) to go with them for the weekend. Please complete a getaway weekend form by the Wednesday preceding the weekend and turn it into the office. Getaway weekend begins on Friday after their job has been completed. The students are asked to inform their ministry leader if they will be leaving for getaway weekend. Students are asked not to leave alone with members of the opposite gender unless they are family. Students who plan to go out only for the day on Saturday may leave after 8:00 AM and return to campus by 8:00 PM. A getaway weekend form must be filled out. Family and friends are welcome to join us for church on Sunday. With a prior submitted request form students will be permitted to go with them after service. We ask that visitors keep their time on campus brief. We do ask that all students return to campus by 9:00 PM Sunday night. Students should keep returning car rentals, bus schedules, etc. in mind in order to return on time. Family and friends who wish to see the student’s dorm room may do so, but we ask they do not linger in the dorms in order to respect those in the dorms.

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Shopping and Outings Students will have the opportunity to go shopping via a school shuttle on the second Saturday of each month. Students who purchase food to bring back to the school are asked not to eat or drink in the school vehicles. Men and women will alternate times for shopping. Group A

• Depart from school: 9:00 AM • Depart from shopping area: 12:00 PM

Group B • Depart from school: 1:30 PM • Depart from shopping area: 4:30 PM

R. Vacations Thanksgiving and Christmas Vacations Please refer to the school calendar for specific dates and times. There will be a school shuttle leaving for the Harrisburg airport and the bus/train station on the Friday students leave for Christmas break. Please refer to intranet for details and times. The Harrisburg airport is approximately 35 minutes from Summit, Please allow for sufficient time to arrive for your flight. Graduation All students participate in the graduation ceremony at the end of the school year. Students may leave with their families following the ceremony and once their RA has checked them out. RAs are permitted to leave the day after graduation. There will be a shuttle to take students to the airport and bus/train station at 6:00 AM on Sunday morning following graduation. S. Disciplinary System The staff and faculty at Summit International School of Ministry are committed to the spiritual formation of our students. At times, correction will be a necessary part of that spiritual formation. Any disciplinary action taken by Summit’s Student Life Department is done with a heart that sincerely desires to see our students grow in their Christian walk. To aid in fulfilling this commitment to our students, the honor point system has been developed to provide correction in a fair way to all. Every school year students begin with 25 honor points. Students may lose honor points throughout the year by not honoring the protocols as stated in this manual. If a student loses all 25 honor points in a year they will be dismissed. Infractions vary in severity, ranging from minor infractions to major infractions. Below are a few examples.

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Minor Infractions Each student will receive a verbal and/or written warning by a Resident Advisor or by the Student Life Director before disciplinary action is taken due to a minor infraction. If a student must be addressed a second time for the same rule after a warning has been given, they will lose an honor point. Any further correction regarding the same rule will be accompanied by a consequence deemed appropriate by the Student Life Director and a further loss of honor points. Some minor infractions include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Food in dorm rooms • Staying outside past curfew • Lights out • Failure to keep room clean • Tardiness (to chapel, campus care, outreaches, weekend cleaning) • Failure to return on time from Weekend Getaways • Dress code violations

Moderate Infractions A student may or may not receive a warning before losing honor points if the infraction falls in the moderate category. Depending on the infraction a student will automatically lose a minimum of two honor points. If a student continues to break the same rule they will continue to lose two honor points for each time of infraction. Some moderate infractions include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Multiple minor infractions • Unexcused absences to chapels, job duties or ministries • Failure to turn in unapproved items at the specified times • Disrespecting staff, RA’s, job checkers, or crew leaders; either verbally or with

inappropriate behavior • Continued exclusive contact with a person of the opposite gender with the intent

of forming a relationship When a student must be addressed for a moderate infraction they will receive a loss of honor points along with a consequence deemed appropriate by the Disciplinary Committee. This may include, but is not limited to:

• 1-3 hour work detail • Remaining on campus for the weekend (no shopping, Getaway Weekend, etc.) • Relieved of extracurricular responsibilities/activities, such as: student clubs,

choir, praise and worship team, ushering, Rooster’s staff

Major Infractions Students will not receive a warning if any of the following infractions occur. A major infraction could merit a deduction of 12-25 honor points. Some major infractions include (but are not limited to) the following:

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• Repeated minor or moderate infractions • Vicious gossip • Smoking • Possession or usage of music with explicit language and content • Using inappropriate/profane language, including discriminatory remarks against

race, gender, etc. • Pursuing a relationship while on campus • Sexual misconduct (includes harassment, inappropriate contact/dialogue,

fornication, etc.) • Use of drugs or alcohol • Physical assault on a student or a staff member • Possession or usage of pornography • Participation in occult practices or possession of occult literature • Insubordination to staff members

Warnings and loss of honor points from the first semester will be carried over to the second semester. T. Miscellaneous Announcements All announcements will be posted on the intranet and/or announcement screen. Elevators Students may use the elevators located in the dorms; however, the elevator in the Manna House is off limits. Lost and Found Please see the office for any lost and found items. Scents Students are asked not to use perfume, cologne, scented lotions, candles, or potpourri as some people are sensitive to it and may suffer a severe allergic reaction. Campus Boundaries Please use discretion when walking the perimeter of the campus as some areas are not visible. Students are asked not to go behind the staff houses. Please stay in the lighted areas after dark. Students may fish in the ponds and utilize the paddle boats (life jackets required) but for safety purposes do not swim/wade in the pond or walk on the ice.

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Items not permitted on Campus If the following items have been brought on campus we ask that students please put their name on the items and turn them into the office. These items are not to be stored in the dorms. These items will be returned to the student before Christmas break so they may be taken home.

• Knives (exception is a handyman pocket tool) • Radios/radio clocks • Computers • CD/Mp3 Players (includes iPods and the like) • Cell Phones • Camera printers • Electronic devices/ video cameras • Electric blankets • Hot Plates • Small Appliances (exceptions are coffee pots and hot pots) • Playing cards

Bikes, Skateboards, Rollerblades Summit does have some bicycles available for public use. Summit advises students to use caution when riding and to wear a helmet, although they are not required. Students who wish to use skateboard or rollerblades on campus may do so, but must wear a helmet so as to avoid injury in attempting any tricks. Students are not permitted to wax curbs or deface school property in order to perform tricks. V. Dorm Life A. Dorm Devotions Dorm devotions are Monday from 9:00 PM–9:45 PM in the lounge of the dorms. Students are required to attend these meetings, as they are a significant time for building relationships within the dorms. The women from both dorms will meet in the Chapel Dorm on Mondays. There are also D-groups (discipleship groups) held every Thursday from 7:30-8:30 PM, led by the R.A.s and a staff member. Students are required to attend these floor meetings as well. Floor devotions will vary from week to week, There may be a time of sharing and praying for one another and once a month there will be a floor-function planned. B. Dorm Room Students are asked to daily keep their rooms presentable and clean. Students will be given time each week to clean their rooms. Every Tuesday a thorough cleaning of the room will be done. At 8:00 PM rooms will be checked by R.A.s.

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Students are asked to not store exercise equipment in their rooms. Only push-up and pull-up bars may be kept in dorm rooms. Pull-up bars that must be tightened into the doorframe are not permitted Students may have guitars, keyboards (please use headphones), and other instruments in their rooms. To be considerate of others please do not play instruments before breakfast or after dorm devotions. Students may use sticky tack to hang items on the walls. Please refrain from hanging anything from light fixtures. Dorm furniture cannot be moved. Please respect the dorm furniture. Please hang shoe racks and other similar items inside your closet. If inappropriate items are posted on the walls it is at the discretion of Summit staff to remove. If a maintenance repair is needed in the dorm room or in the dormitory itself, please submit your request via the Student Portal. If an emergency repair is needed, please notify the office immediately. C. Wake Up/Curfew/Lights Out Wake Up: Monday–Friday�6:00 AM Saturday�no set wake up time Sunday�7:00 AM Curfew to be Indoors: 9:00 PM Lights Out: Sunday–Thursday�10:00 PM Friday and Saturday�11:00 PM *With the exception of the lounges, dorm quiet hours begin 1 hour before Lights Out and end 1 hour after the Wake Up time. D. Food Food and drinks are not permitted outside of the lounge areas in order to discourage vermin from invading the dorms. The only exception would be sick trays. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and non-perishable food items may be kept in a sealed container and stored in the lounge area. A refrigerator is located in each dorm lounge; perishable items may be stored in the refrigerator, but must be consumed within two weeks. Please have these items clearly labeled with name and date. Please be considerate when storing food in the refrigerator as space is limited. Students with health issues who require a refrigerated supplement may submit a request form to the office.

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E. Illness Sick forms are located on the Student Portal. If students are sick, they are to follow these procedures:

• Before first class period and/or as soon as a student becomes sick they must submit a sick form.

• The sick student must notify the R.A. on the floor that they are sick. • If a sick form is submitted a student is required to stay in their room all day. • Failure to turn in a sick slip is considered an unexcused absence from classes,

jobs, and ministries. • Sick trays are available in the cafeteria. A roommate or classmate will be able to

retrieve the tray for the sick student. Please make sure all trays are returned to the kitchen by the end of the day.

If a situation arises in which a student may need to see a doctor or dentist, they are to submit a doctor appointment request form via the intranet. The office staff will schedule the appointment and inform the student as to when it is. F. Appliances Students may use a hot pot or a coffee pot in the dorm lounge. Fans, hairdryers, curling irons, clocks, electric razors, and lamps may also be used in the dorm. G. Laundry A laundry room is located in each dorm. Each student will have a designated laundry time; the schedule for laundry will be posted in the laundry room. In order to help conserve water please make sure each load is full. Laundry pods are recommended for use and may be stored in the laundry room with the student’s name clearly marked on it. Ironing should only be done in the laundry room. Please unplug irons when not in use. H. Phone Usage There are phones located on each floor of the dorms for students to use. Please be respectful while using the phone as many people on the floor have to share; we ask that students only use the phone for 30 minutes per day. I. Lounge Computers Computers in the dorms have been provided for students to use for typing and printing. Please do not attempt to alter the computers in any fashion as to have it perform any additional tasks such as playing videos or music, viewing pictures, instant messaging, web surfing or related activities.

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To conserve ink, please only print completed assignments required for your respective courses. Each student is given a certain amount of memory in their student account, which they will be able to access from the server when they are in the dorm. Please take note that students will need to provide their own paper for their assignments. Food and drinks are not permitted around or while using the computers. All computers need to be properly shutdown before lights out each day. When shutting the computer down, please do not use the power button to turn it off as that could cause problems to the system over time. Understand that misuse of the computers (which constitutes anything not in keeping with the aforementioned guidelines) can result in their removal from the dorm. Please notify the staff of any abuses to this privilege. J. Safety Exit plans are visibly located in each building. Location of fire extinguishers and first aid kits are also located on the exit plan. The school will have at least one or two drills during the year. Please become familiar with the procedures, fire extinguishers, and the safe areas to report to when an alarm goes off. In the case of a fire alarm, contact an R.A. who will then call a staff member. In the case of a fire alarm all students must report to their assigned safe area. K. Check In/Check Out Dorm condition reports are to be completed upon checking in and out of the dorms. Upon arrival on campus you will check-in to your room with an R.A., where you will go over the condition of your room and sign off on the dorm condition report. You must also complete this same form when departing campus at the end of the year. At the beginning of each year a $75 room deposit is required. If damages have occurred you will be penalized according to the damages. At the end of the school year your room deposit can be refunded or transferred to the following year. You must complete the dorm condition report with an R.A. before you leave campus at the end of the year. L. Miscellaneous In order to avoid staining the sinks we ask that students dye their hair at a salon or while off campus. We request that students remember to maintain daily personal hygiene and regular times of laundry out of consideration for those around them. Please have blinds closed when it is dark outside, as anyone walking outside will be able to see inside the room. When opening the blinds, please open them first and then pull them open as this will prevent damage.

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When opening windows please make sure that they are open the same distance, as this will help to prevent damage due to high winds. Windows are only to be opened while the student is in their room. Windows should be closed during inclement weather. Any personal items left around campus will be taken and disposed of. VI. Married Students Married students are welcome to fellowship with the other students on campus, but student(s) may not visit the married student in their home or go off campus with them in their vehicle. Married students are asked not to be in the dorms after lights out. Married students are asked to turn off their cell phones during classes and chapel. Please do not allow other students to use your phones. Married students may go to all the meals available in the dining room. The married student’s family may join the school at the Sunday lunch meal and for all special occasions. Married students may work to meet expenses; however, the job should not interfere with the schedule of classes or school schedule. A married student’s spouse (if spouse is not a student) may attend the daily chapel service if so desired. VII. Staff and Faculty Staff members at Summit are available for students if they have questions or need assistance with anything. Please do not hesitate to seek advice or counsel. Each weekend staff members are assigned to oversee the campus and handle any issues that may arise. If there is any emergency please contact these designated staff members. The Campus Watch rotation is posted on the announcement screen and the bulletin boards in the dorm lounges. Out of respect for the privacy of the staff please do not go to their homes uninvited, except in the case of an emergency. VIII. Miscellaneous A. Storage Storage space is offered to students over the summer for a storage fee. Storage space is limited, so we offer international students first priority. Space will be granted on a first

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come, first serve basis. Summit is not responsible for any lost, damaged, or stolen items. B. Items Left on Campus In the event items are left behind following a student’s departure from Summit, students will have 30 days to arrange for shipment of belongings. If arrangements have not been made, any property left behind will become the property of Summit, and it will be disposed of according to arrangements made by the school. IX. In Case of an Emergency In case of an emergency please locate an R.A., Campus Watch staff, or any staff available. X. Campus Layout

Campus Center

Storage House

Manna House

Offices/ Chapel Dorm

Caleb Dorm

Esther Dorm

Pastor Teresa

Staff

Housing

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Student Agreement I, , understand and agree to abide by the policies and procedures of Summit International School of Ministry.

Student Signature Date