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Student Festival Conduct Contract

 The student is asked to initial each statement.

_____1. I understand that I am a guest in my motel and that my conduct must not infringe on the rights of the other guests.  I will not create loud noise in the halls or in my room by playing radios, televisions, etc. at unreasonable levels.
_____ 2. I understand that I must respect property in the various motels, theatres, and restaurants in which Festival events may take place.
_____ 3. I understand that I am expected to wear my Festival badge at all times and to surrender it if I am asked to do so.
_____ 4. I promise to use the buddy system at the Festival and not travel from event to event alone.
_____ 5. I understand that no alcohol or drug use will be tolerated.  If I violate this rule, I understand that I will be sent home immediately at my own expense and that my actions will be reported to my school administration.
_____ 6. I understand that it is illegal for all middle school students to possess or use tobacco products at a school sponsored activity and that this cannot be tolerated by Florida State Thespians.
_____ 7. I understand that I am a representative of my own troupe, my school, my city, and the Festival, and that my appearance and behavior should be appropriate for each occasion.
_____ 8. I agree to be a respectful, intelligent member of any audience in all theatre spaces during the Festival.
_____ 9. I understand that I am not permitted to swim in any hotel or motel pool.
_____ 10. I agree to keep the windows of my hotel room closed at all times.
_____ 11. I agree to abide by the stated Festival curfews.  I understand this means being in my room and not in the common areas of the hotel after the curfew hour.  I also understand that I will not be able to receive deliveries after curfew.
_____ 12. I realize that it is a privilege to attend the Festival and that I will attend Festival events and participate.
_____ 13. I understand that I must maintain a 2.0 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) for the grading period preceding the festival registration deadline.
_____ 14. I understand that I will return home in the same form of transportation in which I arrived unless I have prior written permission from my parent/guardian.
_____15. I understand that I am not allowed to be in a hotel room with members of the opposite sex without direct supervision of my chaperone.

I have read, understood, and initialed the above conduct contract, and I agree to follow it while attending the Festival.  Further, I have read and understood the attached Student Guidelines.  Any infraction will be dealt with accordingly, including being sent home at my own expense.

Date _____________  Student Signature ____________________________________
Day Phone  (_____)_________ 

Parent Signature  _____________________________
Evening Phone  (________)__________________________

This form is to be readily available from the sponsor during the Festival.

© Florida State Thespian Society, Michael J. Higgins, State Director.