Personal Health
Physical health and well-being has a direct and important impact on intellectual, moral, and spiritual development. Because this is the case, students are encouraged to develop a well-balanced lifestyle that includes a good diet, regular exercise, and adequate rest.

Use of all forms of tobacco, alcoholic beverages, and drugs (except for approved medical reasons) is strictly forbidden at all times, both on and off campus.

Residence Halls

Room Contents
Each room in the dormitories is arranged for two students only. Students are expected to keep their rooms neat and clean. To help in this process, there will be daily room checks. Rooms come equipped with:

• Bunk Bed
• Mattresses
• Study Light
• Desk
• Closet
• 4 Drawers per student
• Curtains
• Bookcase
• 240v Wall Outlets (British, 3 pin, square)

Students should supply their own:

• Bedding
• Pillow
• Warm Blanket
• 2 Sets of bed sheets
• 2 Sets of pillowcases
• Towels
• Wash cloths
• Toiletries
• Soap
• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Shampoo
• Shower Cap
• Personal items as desired
• Clothes
• Sabbath Attire
• Banquet Attire
• School Attire
• Casual Attire
• Clothing for Musical Organization
• Warm Jacket
• Sweaters
• Raincoat / Umbrella
• Slippers
• Flip-flops
• Clothes Hangers
• Flashlight / Torch
• Sleeping Bag
• Any desired camping equipment
• Bible
• Watch
• Battery Powered or Wind-Up Alarm Clock
• Throw Rugs
• Hair Dryer
• Curling Iron
• Room Decorations
• Sticky-tackh
• Pens and Pencils
• Notebook / Paper
• Scissors, Glue, Tape
• Scientific Calculator

Room Decor

• When selecting wall decorations pictures, posters, etc. keep in mind that "by beholding we become changed". Therefore, choose items that will create a positive, uplifting influence, and avoid those that depict items or individuals that do not uphold and exemplify Christ.
• To prevent defacing the walls, all decorations should be fixed to the wall with white sticky tack.

Cooking

• No cooking of any kind is allowed in the dormitory rooms. Hot water is available each evening from the dean's office.

Damage

• It is the students' responsibility to maintain his / her room at the same level of repair as when he / she first moved in. Damage incurred will be the student's financial responsibility.

Medicines

• All medicines and drugs are to be kept by the school nurse or by the deans. No medicines or drugs of any kind are to be kept in dorm rooms.

Flammables

• Because of the danger of fire, items with an open flame are not allowed in the dorm rooms.

Laundry

• Laundry services are provided for all students. All clothes should be clearly marked with the owner's name. M.A.A. does not take responsibility for lost or damaged articles. Expensive or delicate items should be cared for by the owner.

Noise

• Noise pollution can be a serious problem in the close quarters of a dormitory. Residents are asked to respect the rights of others and refrain from yelling, screaming, and loud, boisterous laughter. A certain amount of noise is expected from vigorous, active young people, but when the noise level disturbs others on campus, it is unacceptable.

Guests

• When a student has a visitor the dean should be informed upon his / her arrival. Except for immediate family, visitors should observe the following visiting hours:
  • Sabbath: 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
  • Sunday: 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Any student who wishes to have a group of off-campus visitors needs to make prior arrangements with the dean.

Phone Policy

• Outgoing calls are permitted by appointment with the deans.

Study Halls

• Study halls are Sunday through Thursday evening from 7:50 to 9:50. Students are expected to use this time wisely.

Worship

• Recognizing the importance of worship in a person's life, morning and evening worships are required.

Weapon's Policy

• No firearms, weapons, or items used as weapons are allowed on campus or at school functions off-campus.

Off-Campus Visits

• A student wishing to visit off-campus homes must have the following:
  • Written permission form their parents to that specific home.
  • A written invitation from the host including specific dates.
• Permission and invitations for overnight or school outings may be a signed letter, fax, or e-mail.

Leave Slips

• A student who wishes to leave campus must complete a leave slip before departure. Week-end or overnight leave slips must be completed and turned-in to the office twenty-four hours before expected departure.

Public Transportation

• Buses and Matatus can be hazardous. Written parental permission is required for their use.

City Center

• Due to the risks involved, students are not allowed to go the city center without specific, written permission from their parents.

Dress and Appearance
Clothes and appearance are very powerful nonverbal communicators. They reveal not only social, economic, and educational levels, but also moral character. What students wear is a visible and silent testimony of their Christian values. One cannot say, "What I look like is no one's business but my own!" because what one looks like reflects on the Lord. When Christ enters the life, He cleanses by working from within. This inner renewal is reflected in the outward appearance.

The following guidelines apply to all students:

• All clothing must be appropriate to the occasion and modest on the individual wearer.
• Outside the dormitory, students must wear shoes or sandals.
• Clothing should not have suggestive messages or pictures, profane wording, or symbols from rock music groups.
• Classroom dress should be neat and clean -- not torn or frayed.
• Shorts for class and campus wear must not be shorter than four inches above the knee.
• Jewelry of any material is not to be worn.
• Tattoos or tattoo-like markings, including those drawn on, are not allowed. If you have permanent tattoos they must be covered at all times.
• Trousers must be sized appropriately and worn at the waist, not hanging down and revealing underwear.

Men's Dress

General

• Caps and hats must not be worn in places of worship.
• Sleeveless shirts and tank tops may not be worn to class.

Sabbath and Worship Service Attire
Sabbath clothing should be the person's best and reflect the Christian's commitment to honor and revere God. What each individual considers his best can vary enormously; therefore, to avoid possible confusion, the following guidelines are provided as a minimum standard for Friday vespers and Sabbath morning services. Students should keep in mind that the fact an item is very expensive does not necessarily mean it is appropriate for Sabbath wear at M.A.A.

• Friday Evening: Dressy ethnic costumes are appropriate. A tie is optional.
• Sabbath Morning: A shirt with tie, dress pants, and dress shoes or a turtle neck or tab collar with a vest or sweater, dress pants, and dress shoes. The following is unacceptable for Sabbath services:
  • Jeans of any color
  • Jean shirts
  • Coats or jackets that are worn for everyday wear
  • Boots or tennis shoes
  • Hats and Caps
• Sabbath Dinner: Church dress is expected through Sabbath dinner. Ties may be removed.
• Joint Worships: Regular school clothes except for shorts.

Banquet Attire
Banquets provide an opportunity for students to socialize in a formal setting. Formal clothing for men is defined as:

• Shirt with tie, dress pants, and dress shoes.
• A suit or sport jacket, dress shirt, dress pants, and dress shoes.
• A vest or dressy sweater, dress shirt, dress pants, and dress shoes.

Swimwear

• Modest, boxer-type swimming trunks

General Grooming

• Hair should be neatly styled and off the collar.
• Braided hair and patterns or designs cut into the hair are not allowed.
• Hair should be a natural hair color.
• Boys may wear neatly trimmed beards and mustaches.

Women's Dress

General

• Only dress hats may be worn in places of worship.
• All garments must have sleeves.
• Dresses are to be just above the kneecap or longer. Slits in skirts should be no higher than two inches above the knee.
• Tight-fitting body shirts may not be worn.
• Tight-fitting pants and shorts called "bikers" may only be worn with a top that covers the seat. The top is long enough if it reaches the girl's fingertips when her arms are hanging at her sides.
• Shirts and blouses must cover the mid-riff at all times.
• Only natural-colored nail polish should be worn.

Sabbath and Worship Service Attire
Sabbath clothing should be the person's best and reflect the Christian's commitment to honor and revere God. What each individual considers his "best" can vary enormously; therefore, to avoid possible confusion, the following guidelines are provided as a minimum standard for Friday vespers and Sabbath morning services. Students should keep in mind that the fact an item is very expensive does not necessarily mean it is appropriate for Sabbath wear at M.A.A.

It is recommended that students choose items of clothing not generally worn during the week, but kept special for Sabbath.

• Friday Evening: Dressy ethnic costumes are appropriate as are dresses, dress slacks and dressy blouses, and pant suits..
• Sabbath Morning: Dresses, dressy blouses and skirts, dressy punjabis. The following is unacceptable for Sabbath services:
  • Boots or tennis shoes
  • Hats and Caps
• Sabbath Dinner: Church dress is expected through Sabbath dinner.
• Joint Worship: Regular school clothes except for shorts.

Banquet Attire
The guidelines for banquet attire are interpreted by the two womens' deans and the hostel mother. Each outfit must be approved for each banquet.

• Skirt length should be no shorter than the top of the knee cap.
• Slits in skirts should not be any higher than two inches above the knee cap.
• Necklines should not reveal any cleavage.
• Most of the back should be covered.
• Shoulders should be covered -- spaghetti straps are not appropriate.
• Modest sleeveless outfits may be worn as long as shoulders are covered.
• Pants outfits should be formal. This means a fabric of dressy material with an elegant style and fit that is not tight.
• Outfits should fall from the hips easily, not hugging the body closely.
• Tight-fitting body suit styles are not appropriate.
• Fabrics must be modest.

Swimwear

• Modest, one-piece bathing suits

Cafeteria
The M.A.A. Food Service is dedicated to serving healthful and nutritious vegetarian meals to the school family and guests. Food is not to be taken from the dining areas without first obtaining permission from the kitchen supervisor. Dormitory R.A.s will be responsible for taking meals to students who are on the sick list. No meat or caffeinated products are allowed in the cafeteria.

Students are expected to observe the usual courtesy of waiting their turn in line when getting their food. Roller blades are not allowed in the dining hall or kitchen. Shoes must be worn. Guests are welcome to eat in the cafeteria but should make prior arrangements in the Food Service Office. A moderate fee per meal will be charged.

Use of Leisure Time
No one should study or work every waking moment. It is recognized at M.A.A. that everyone needs some time for relaxation and recreation. It is also recognized that students need to develop good personal skills in time-management. For this reason, students are given opportunity to make many of their own decisions about how they will use their leisure time. Students are asked to use the following guidelines as they make their choices.

Sports and Other Physical Activities
Regular vigorous exercise is encouraged. It not only results in a healthy body, but also fosters a keen mind and a heightened ability to comprehend spiritual realities. As they are involved in sports and other physical activities students are asked to remember the following:

• Because of the potential for distraction during academic classes, the athletic field and the basketball and volleyball courts should be used only after 2:00 p.m. on days when classes are in session.
• Student spectators are not permitted at P.E. classes.
• Those walking or running for exercise should go with a friend of the same sex if proceeding beyond the main campus ring road. Those wishing to walk or run off the main campus must obtain approval from their dean before proceeding. Students may not go onto the ECD property without a dean or other administrator's permission.
• Participants in organized sports should use the opportunity to develop not only their physical abilities, but also the qualities of good sportsmanship, camaraderie, fair play, and grace under pressure.

Reading
Few activities can lead to more personal growth than reading. Students are encouraged to regularly read a wide range of good books and magazines. Students should also keep in mind that the impact of their reading can be a powerful force for either good or evil. Because there is so much good reading material available it is impossible to identify specifically what is appropriate. It is, however, possible to identify types of material which should be avoided. These include:

• Pornographic material, and any books or magazines which give rise to sexual fantasy or which promote an unscriptural view of sexuality.
• Magazines or novels which emphasize violence, contain profane or vulgar language, or which celebrate other activities that run counter to a Christian lifestyle.
• Material relating to the occult, spiritualism, astrology, and any other philosophies which can lead to an unhealthy and destructive fascination with the devil and the ?gunderworld?h.

Students are also asked to consider the importance of balance in their personal reading habits. It is possible, for example, to escape into an unreal world of adventure, science fiction, or romance to such an extent that "real life" takes a back seat to the fictional world that is created in the book. It is possible for reading material which is not directly harmful in itself to consume so much time that more important things, such as time alone with God, or personal responsibilities, are neglected. Therefore, students are encouraged to pursue balance and to include a significant spiritual component in their reading choices.

Video and Computer Games
The principles found in the section on reading materials apply to the use of games.

Movies and Music Videos
These may be shown only on M.A.A. school equipment and under the supervision of a staff member.

Music
Music is a powerful force in every culture. Its power can promote both good and evil. The following guidelines have the purpose of making it possible for students to enjoy the benefits of good music while limiting the negative effects.

• Personal stereos and listening devices may be used only in students' dormitory rooms and only with headphones. The music should be heard only by the individual listener.
• Students should choose only music which enhances their spiritual life.
• The dormitory deans have the authority to monitor students' choice of music at any time. Their evaluation of the music will be based on the following criteria:
  • It must not be blasphemous or vulgar.
  • It must not be racial.
  • It must not deal with the occult.
  • It must not encourage violence or suicide.
  • It must not encourage a negative or rebellious spirit.
  • It must not infer or encourage immoral sex.
• It is understood that both the content of lyrics and musical style can promote these undesirable qualities.
• If a student's choice of music is found to be inappropriate, and if, after receiving counsel from the dean, the student willing removes the identified recordings from his / her collection, no further action will be taken.
• If the student does not willingly and consistently cooperate with the dean's counsel, or if there is a violation of any other part of this policy, the student will lose all music-listening privileges for the remainder of the school year and will be required to turn his / her personal stereo into the dean. It will be returned at the end of the school year.
• Personal music-listening is to be considered a privilege and not a right. Continuation of the privilege is dependent on student cooperation.

M.A.A. students are encouraged to participate in, as well as listen to, good music. Out of respect for their fellow students, those participating in music are asked to play instruments or sing at times or in locations that will not be distracting to the study or other necessary pursuits of fellow students. The practice rooms are available for practice throughout the day, and may be used during evening hours by special arrangement.

Social Relationships
The teenage years are an important time for students to develop social skills which will make their lives productive, successful, and enjoyable. The multi-cultural atmosphere of M.A.A. provides especially rich social opportunities.

M.A.A. students are encouraged to develop a wide circle of friends from many cultures and both sexes. It is not considered the best for a student to limit himself / herself to only one or two friends to the exclusion of all others. Special friends of the opposite sex must limit their time together so that their academic studies, healthful physical activities, friendships with others, and spiritual priorities are not compromised.

Socializing between members of the opposite sex during leisure time should take place on center campus. The cafeteria during hours when it is open and the athletic field and court when athletic activities are in progress are appropriate areas for socializing. Any physical contact between members of the opposite sex should be very brief and of a non-romantic nature.

Campus
Students wanting to go beyond the center of campus must have permission from the deans.
Friday Evening

• Students should return to the their dorms at 6:15 to prepare for the Sabbath.

Tuesday and Friday Evenings

• Students are to be in their dorms within five minutes of the time the meeting is dismissed.

Saturday and Banquet Nights

• Students are to be in their dorms within ten minutes of the time the activity is dismissed.

ENTERTAINMENT
Saturday night is usually a time for appropriate and pleasant diversion from the rigors and responsibilities of the school week. Planning is done by several different student and faculty groups. A wide variety of activities are planned to appeal to as many different student interests as possible. Students are encouraged to involves themselves in these activities.

Video Selection
Videos are sometimes shown at M.A.A. for entertainment. A faculty committee has the responsibility of screening and approving videos that are shown for this purpose. Organizations responsible for a program at which a video will be shown must supply an appropriately edited copy, if editing is necessary, to the Video Preview Committee not less than one week before the scheduled event. If it is thought that there might be questions about the video's appropriateness, it is preferable that it be submitted earlier so that there is plenty of time to make necessary changes, or come up with another plan. This helps to avoid misunderstandings and hard feelings.
When previewing a video the committee will take the following factors into consideration:

• Is God's name taken in vain? Is there serious vulgarity? Is there excessive use of distasteful language?
• Is there excessive or graphic violence? Is there more violence than is necessary for a reasonable unfolding of the story?
• Is sexual immorality encouraged or promoted either explicitly or by implication?
• Is dishonesty or other unethical behavior encouraged?
• how does the movie treat the subject of religion? Is Christianity or any other religion derided, belittled, or otherwise cast in a negative light?
• does the movie treat with disrespect any group of people? (E.g.: the elder, law enforcement officials, etc.)
• Taken as a whole, does this movie have positive value?

ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
All organization activities, programs, and meetings must be planned and coordinated with the faculty sponsor. A sponsor must be present at all meetings. Activities must be approved by the administration after the student leaders and sponsors for the organization have developed their ideas. These activities may not be planned to conflict with evening study periods unless special provision has been made. They should be arranged in advance so that the appointment can be placed on the weekly schedule.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROPERTY
The school cannot be held responsible for the loss of or damage to personal property. All valuables and money should be placed in the office or student bank for safekeeping. It is recommended that all dorm rooms be kept locked when the student is not present.

STUDENT VEHICLES
Any student wishing to bring a motor vehicle to school must first obtain permission from the school administration. If allowed, the vehicle must be parked in an assigned area and the keys given to the dean.

The vehicles is to be used only for vacations or as otherwise agreed by the administration and the parents involved. At no time are students to be carried by the vehicle unless a written permission slip signed by the administration and the parents of both the student and the driver is on file in the office.

A student may lose the privilege of bringing a vehicle if he / she is found using it in a careless or reckless manner on or off campus.