Oak Hill Academy 2025-2026 Policy Manual

• All arrangements for trail rides on Saturday or Sunday must be completed on Friday, and the Equestrian Director must submit your name to the respective Dean or the Assistant Head of School by 5 p.m. on Friday authorizing students to be in the barn area on Saturday or Sunday. • ALL STUDENTS MUST WEAR HELMETS WHILE MOUNTED – NO EXCEPTIONS. • Disrespect to the Equestrian Director or fellow students, or abuse of the horses will not be tolerated. • Anyone abusing the horses or being at the barn without permission will be permanently banned from the barn and referred for the appropriate disciplinary action. Public Displays of Affection (PDA) • Oak Hill Academy recognizes that students may form relationships with one another and wish to exhibit public displays of affection (PDA). Oak Hill Academy prohibits inappropriate displays of affection and inappropriate contact between students while on campus or while attending and/or participating in school-related activities. • Being overly affectionate at school can be offensive and is generally in poor taste. PDA includes any physical contact that may make others in close proximity uncomfortable or serve as a distraction for themselves as well as onlookers. • Some specific examples of prohibited PDA include but are not limited to: o Kissing o Fondling o Cuddling o Inappropriate touching o Lap-sitting o Rubbing/massaging o Caressing/stroking/petting o Excessive hugging • Some specific examples of approved PDA include: o An arm around the shoulder o Holding hands o Sitting side-by-side o Brief hugging • Oak Hill Academy administration reserves the right to determine what is an inappropriate display of affection, and use discretion in addressing specific behaviors. • Students are subject to disciplinary action when found in violation of our PDA policy. Social Guidelines • Socials are designated times that students get together and socialize with other students in an informal setting. The guidelines for socials are as follow:

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