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• Residential Life Expectations

  Living in residence is a key component of Realize Tacoma programming as it allows participants to build relationships that extend beyond the daily academic programming.  The residential staff support participants in this space and expect participants to be aware of and adhere to the following:

   

  Dorm Rooms

  Each participant has their own room, and each dorm room comes with a bed, desk, desk chair, dresser, and closet.

  
  

  Required Items for Dorm Rooms

  participants are asked to bring the following items for their personal use during the program.  All items should be indelibly marked with the owners’ names. Realize Tacoma is not responsible for the loss or damage of personal items.

  • Shower items – toiletries, shower caddy, shower shoes, and bathrobe
  • Bedding – pillow(s), blanket, or comforter and optional bedspread
  • Bath towels – two sets 

  Prohibited Items in the Dorms

  The following items are not allowed in the dormitory, and participants found in possession of any prohibited items may face expulsion from Realize Tacoma:

  • Animals (of any kind)
  • Weapons, simulated weapons, or potentially dangerous items of any kind, including knives, martial arts equipment, and fake guns.
  • Any heat producing or cooking devices, such as hot plates, hot pots, electric kettles, toasters, coffee makers, microwave ovens, space heaters, etc.
  • Any items that create flame, such as matches or lighters.
  • Any flammable materials, such as candles, lighter fluid, fireworks or incense.
  • Non-fusible power strips or extension cords
  • Halogen or incandescent bulb lamps
  • Televisions
  • Prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, or herbal supplements
  • Recreational drugs, alcohol, tobacco products, or associated paraphernalia
  • Posters, pictures, banners or other items that reference alcohol, drugs, tobacco, violence, hate speech, or other inappropriate themes.

  The residential faculty reserves the right to search student rooms at any time and to confiscate any prohibited items. Realize Tacoma assumes no liability for personal property, and participants should not bring expensive personal items to school or keep cash exceeding $20 in their rooms.

  
  

  Room and Dorm Cleanliness

  participants are expected to keep their rooms, the hall spaces outside their rooms, and dorm lounges presentable, clean, and clutter-free at all times.

  
  

  Visitors

  No visitors of any kind are allowed during the program.

  
  

  Security Doors, Fobs and Keys

  The AWS building and the residence halls are protected by electronically locked security doors. participants are provided with security fobs that give them access through these doors during pre-determined hours. Fobs are individually assigned, and their use is automatically recorded. To protect themselves and maintain security, participants should never lend their fobs to anyone.  participants are not allowed to prop open security doors under any circumstances. Doing so is a serious security risk. Participants are supplied with individual room keys and should lock their doors whenever they are out of their rooms. participants are expected to carry their keys and fobs with them at all times. participants are expected to report lost fobs and keys to the residential staff as soon as they realize these items are missing.

  
  

  Restrooms and Showers

  participants are expected to bring their own toiletries to and from the bathrooms as needed, to pick up trash, and to wipe down and rinse out sinks and showers when finished with them. This includes removing one’s own hair from the drain traps after each shower. participants are encouraged to wear shower shoes or slippers in the restrooms and showers to promote community hygiene.

  
  

  Laundry Facilities

  The dorm has free laundry machines for participant use. The laundry rooms are community resources, so participants should share the machines fairly and treat the facilities with respect. Realize Tacoma provides detergent pouches, baskets, irons, and folding and ironing tables. 

  
  

  Maintenance

  Whenever there are maintenance problems with student rooms or shared spaces, participants report it to a dorm staff so the issues may be addressed as soon as possible. Any facility emergencies, like leaking, flooding or smoke, should be reported immediately and directly to the dorm staff.

  
  

  Campus Security

  Annie Wright Schools (AWS) security is responsible for student and campus safety and protection. AWS security has a staff of conscientious and helpful personnel who are on campus nights and weekends and who conduct late-night rounds. All AWS community members are expected to be respectful to security personnel and abide by their guidelines and requests.

• Behavioral Expectations

  Realize Tacoma expects participants to conduct themselves in ways that are conducive to maintaining high moral standards and social achievement. All community members are expected to be punctual to all scheduled classes, meetings, activities, field trips, meals, and events. They are expected to be responsible, self-motivated and thorough in meeting their program obligations.

  Rules and regulations are deliberately kept to a minimum so that actions may spring from general principles of positive behavior. There are, however, certain areas in which we specify and outline certain expectations for behavior in and out of the daily programming. Realize Tacoma does not tolerate behavior that is disruptive, destructive, or illegal.

  
  Discrimination, Intimidation, and Harassment

  Realize Tacoma recognizes the need to promote a fair and productive environment free of discrimination, intimidation, or harassment. Disparagement of any kind, unwelcome sexual advances, physical intimidation or threats, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual or physically threatening nature constitute harassment. Harassment in any form is unacceptable behavior. Any student who believes that they are being harassed should immediately notify a Realize Tacoma staff member.

  
  

  Drug and Alcohol Use

  Drug use, including consumption of alcohol, is strictly prohibited.  Use or possession of these substances is contrary to the mission of Realize Tacoma and harms both participants and the community.

  
  

  Tobacco or Vapor Use

  Tobacco and vaping products are contrary to the mission of Realize Tacoma, and participants are prohibited from using them in any form.

  
  

  Inappropriate Language

  Community members are expected to use language appropriate to their circumstances and potential audiences. Foul, abusive or derogatory language is not in keeping with the program’s values and is not acceptable.

  
  

  Inappropriate Physical Contact

  Realize Tacoma participants are expected to refrain from any sexual contact or other inappropriate physical activity.

  
  

  Dress Code

  Participants are expected to dress appropriately, abiding by a commonsense interpretation of what constitutes appropriate dress for the activities being engaged. Dress standards in the dorm can be less formal, but residents should still present themselves in a way that is respectful to all they may encounter.

  
  

  Electronic Devices

  Participants are allowed to bring electronic devices (cell phones, tablets, laptop computers, etc.) but must ensure these items do not become distracting or impact the experience of other participants.

  
  

  Network Use

  Realize Tacoma participants will have access to the AWS network when on campus, and their activity on the school network can be monitored. Realize Tacoma reserves the right to limit access and bandwidth and to block inappropriate websites should participants use the network inappropriately.

  
  

  Absences & Leaving Campus

  Participants are expected to participate in the full week-long program and are not allowed to leave campus at any point in time.  If a student must leave during the day, the participant should share anticipated departure and return times with the Realize Tacoma staff at least seven days prior to the start of the program.