Standards of conduct

This guide provides information on the standards of conduct and compliance while on school grounds.

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Smoking is prohibited in all internal areas of the school and on the docks. Smoking is also prohibited near dust collection equipment, lumber storage and scrap piles or near propane installations or flammable substance storage (paint lockers, etc.) Cigarette butts should be disposed of properly, never in the bay.
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Alcohol and drugs
The school is a drug and alcohol free zone and workplace. A copy of the "Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding Drug Prevention Program" is included in each student’s introductory package along with a statement that must be signed by each student. Deviations from this policy can have serious safety consequences and may result in dismissal.
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Personal projects
Personal projects are not allowed. Experience has shown that if students find some free after-hours time, it is better spent on course projects.
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Safety rules
The shop environment of the school contains potential dangers. This environment is only unsafe if those working within it fail to comply with approved operating procedures. Detailed safety briefings and safe equipment operation will be an integral part of your training at the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding.
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Pets
Pets are prohibited from the campus. Students with pets should plan to arrange for suitable daytime accommodation for their animals.
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Failure to comply
Students failing to comply with these or any other regulations may be dismissed. A student is judged to be out of compliance if they repeatedly disregard written or oral safety or conduct instructions from school staff members. Dismissal for failure to comply will result in the school’s published tuition refund schedule being applied. The date of the infraction is the effective date of withdrawal.
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Source: Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding • http://www.nwboatschool.org
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