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Dorm Media Policy

Christian standards should be used in the selection of media brought to FLA. Philippians 4:8-9 expresses it this way: “Brothers and sisters, think about the things that are good and worthy of praise. Think about the things that are true and honorable and right and pure and beautiful and respected.”

• Media that incorporates or promotes any of the following is not acceptable: anti-Christian philosophy, anti-government philosophy, depression, immorality, inappropriate language, pornography, satanism, suicide, or violence.

• The Deans reserve the right to inspect rooms unannounced and confiscate any such media. If you are confused about what is appropriate, ask the dean before you bring it.

• NO SPEAKERS! All listening is to be done with headphones. Residents will be fined and the speakers will be confiscated.

Computers: Research and word processing are the primary purposes for computer use.

• Internet and email access is acceptable via the school-provided network lines and within the framework of the FLA Network/Internet Access Contract. 

• Those that show addictive behavior risk loss of computer privileges. This behavior would be indicated by poor grades, attendance problems, etc.

Video Games:

• Games rated M (Mature) and AO (Adults only) will be confiscated and returned to parents. Games that are rated T (Teen) and E (Everyone) should be pre-approved by a Dean.

• Playstations, Xbox, gameboys, etc., are not allowed in individual dorm rooms. They may be brought and stored with the Dean and used at appropriate times.

• Gaming is not allowed during Sabbath hours or during strict study hall.

Movies: No movies rated PG-13 or above are allowed in any form. Inappropriate movies will be confiscated or deleted.

Music: Music that is rated “Parental Advisory” will be confiscated. Radios and clock radios are prohibited. During the Sabbath hours only Christian music is considered appropriate.

Writable/Rewritable Media: Mislabeled and/or unlabeled with inappropriate media copied on them will be confiscated and the owner/possessor will be fined.

Personal Media Players: Media players are not to be outside of dorm rooms for any reason (exception: home leave transportation).

• Cell phones, iPods, mp3 players, etc, are not allowed at dorm or school assemblies, chapels, or worship services.

• They will be confiscated and held for a period of time determined by the dean.

Media Policy Violations:

• 1^st Offense:

• $25 Fine (for all participants).

• Loss of any playing equipment for rest of school year (for all participants).

• Game, CD, movie, or program confiscated or deleted.

• 2^nd Offense: $50 Fine and results of first offense.

• 3^rd Offense:

• $75 Fine and results of second offense.

• Will be treated as an act of insubordination and be referred to ADCO.

• Parents will need to make arrangements at the end of 1^st or 2^nd semester for the pickup of confiscated items.

• The school accepts no responsibility for a student’s personal items at any time. All personal items are brought at your own risk. 

Hacking: Hacking is defined as any attempt to gain information, gain access to, or disrupt any computer other than their own (school network, another student’s computer, etc.) is considered hacking and will result in immediate loss of computer privileges. Penalties are severe. Please refer to the FLA Network/Internet Access Contract.