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12.09.2003

House Rules November23, 2003

These house rules are not negotiable and will be implemented by both Al and Jamey. Al and Jamey are the adults of this house and will be respected as such.

1. PLEASE RESPECT OTHERS:
-Please be quiet in the morning and late at night; no slamming doors, loud music, loud talking
-No phone calls to the house prior to 8 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m.
-Lights, t.v., computer monitor, music etc... are to be turned off when leaving the house
-All doors and windows (on ground floor) are to be locked when leaving the house
-Turn lights, t.v., computer monitor/speakers and music off at night when going to bed. All audio turned down after 10:00 p.m. so not to disturb others
-Keep rec room and living room clean and tidy
-Keep your rooms clean and tidy (no clothes on the floor)
-Keep the bathrooms clean (no clothes or towels on floor)
-Keep computer areas clean
-After eating, take all dishes to sink, rinse, then load into dishwasher
-Put all dirty towels and dirty clothes in laundry hampers or in basket in laundry room
-All hampers are to be left in bedrooms or laundry room
-Conserve electricity
-Always advise us where you are including "names, addresses and phone numbers" where you can be reached. If we are not here when you leave, write a note and leave it on the kitchen counter. If you are away from the house and go somewhere call the house and leave a message on the house phone.
-Advise us in advance if you will not be home for supper
-Prior to using someone else's property, please ask (i.e. tools, cosmetics, etc..)
-No making long distance telephone calls without permission to do so
-Pager is only to be called in urgent situations

2. TRANSPORTATION:

-Transportation is a privilege, do not abuse it
-No drives to or from school
-In good weather you will walk or ride your bike to work
-Inclement weather transportation will be arranged accordingly for the above
-When we are available, we will drive one way for you when you are socializing (but not always late pick-ups at night). We are not responsible for driving your friends home if they sleep over
-Pick-ups and drop-offs will be pre-arranged, NOT assumed
-Arrange to have your clothes, schoolbooks, team uniforms etc... with you in advance (to avoid unnecessary transportation)

3. SOCIALIZING:

-Socializing is a privilege, do not abuse it
-Always advise us where you are including "names, addresses and phone numbers" where you can be reached. If we are not here when you leave, write a note and leave it on the kitchen counter. If you are away from the house and go somewhere call the house and leave a message on the house phone.
-Unless previously arranged, be home by 9:00 p.m. on weeknights (girls); Devon be home by dark
-Be home by 11:00 p.m. on weekends (girls)
-No friends in our house without our permission; sleepovers are to be pre-arranged with us
-No drinking alcohol/using drugs

EXPECTATIONS:

-Respect of others in the house
-Keep yourself safe at all times
-Honesty
-Act responsibly
-Set good examples
-Communicate respectfully
-Use proper manners
-Be considerate to others
-Homework
-Attend school and do your best
-All school notes are to be given to us
-Participation in household activities
-Cleanliness
-Tidiness
***If expectations are not followed consequences will be applied

DISPUTE RESOLUTION:

-No yelling or losing your temper
-All issues will be dealt with in a calm manner
-All issues will be dealt with at a house meeting every Sunday at 8 p.m. All issues are to be entered on an agenda, which will be kept on the fridge.

CONSEQUENCES:

-Loss of privileges: see list of privileges below (the appropriate privilege will be lost)
-Grounding (in both homes)
-Chores will be designated around the house for a set period of time

GROUNDING

-Repeated problems will result in a grounding of no less than one week at a time in both homes

PRIVILEGES

-Socializing
-Transportation
-Telephone use
-Computer use
-Allowance
-T.V. time
-All stereos
-Toys - video games
-Time with Al &/or Jamey - one on one
-Food
-Shelter
-Use of the house: food, shelter, shower, kitchen, and all the house contents
-Use of property
-Sleep-overs

***If privileges are abused consequences will be applied

Bottom Line-"IT'S YOUR CHOICE"
We have lived in our house for nine months and have allowed sufficient time for everyone to adjust. Now it is time to implement house rules.
We want everyone to live here with us in happiness, peace and harmony. Your actions and behaviour will indicate to us your desire to do so. If you choose not to, other options will be explored.
It is your choice.

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