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• 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: o When there is no Saturday school there will be a social on Friday night from 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (optional). o There will be two socials on Saturday: 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (optional) and 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (mandatory). o There will be one social on Sunday: 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (optional). Student dress for social is “social dress” as outlined on page 3. o Students may not arrive at the social venue until the announced time.

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