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Digital Signatures of both the student and responsible parent are required in order to attend LEAD.

The Student Statesmanship Institute’s summer program, LEAD, is Michigan's premiere biblical worldview and leadership training program for teens. We hope your experience will be enjoyable, rewarding, and challenging. The instructors, staff, and chaperones are committed to helping you grow as a leader, and they are looking forward to you participating. The development of leadership skills includes taking responsibility for your own life and conduct, and the foundation for all behavior at all times can be summed up in the word “respect.”

Please read the following carefully.

“Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another, be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble.” 1 Peter 3:8

1. The Bible says that Christians should “think on things that are excellent” and “avoid all appearance of evil.”

• I will maintain the highest moral standards and maintain a clear personal witness through proper conduct and appropriate dress (see the LEAD Policies for our standards, found here: https://ssionline.org/lead/details-and-policies/).
• I will not drink alcoholic beverages or use tobacco in any form while participating in LEAD; I will not use any type of illegal substances, use offensive language, etc.

2. Leadership involves self-discipline, which means accepting personal responsibility to do those things which are expected of you “as unto the Lord.” Christian leadership involves servanthood. Jesus said, “Whoever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant.”

• I will be prompt and attentive in all classes and activities.
• I will display a servant attitude toward my fellow classmates, instructors, staff, and chaperones.

3. LEAD Online is an environment conducive to learning, personal growth, and friendship and strives to remain free from distractions and outside influences.

• I will not bring anything that would detract from this goal to the LEAD online learning environment, nor will I use the computer or internet inappropriately at any time.

4. The Bible commands us to submit to authority. It is our desire that each student has a teachable spirit and is willing to be cooperative, obedient, and respectful to any person in God-ordained authority.

• I will obey the rules and submit to the authority of staff, instructors, and chaperones, and obey the rules including those given in this Student Conduct Covenant.

I have read and agree with all of the above. I understand that I will be expected to abide by this signed covenant. I further understand that if I choose not to abide by this signed covenant, I will face appropriate consequences, possibly even being asked to leave.

I, as parent or legal guardian of the named child do hereby give permission for their attendance of the Student Statesmanship Institute’s (SSI) LEAD Online Summer Program and further state that:
  • I am the parent or legal guardian of the named child and that I possess all the rights, powers, and privileges of a parent or legal guardian.
  • I understand that I am enrolling my child in an online learning program that will use video and audio streaming technology to transmit my child’s voice and likeness to other participants, and I authorize my child to participate in all of LEAD Online’s activities including all chat and discussion forums.
  • I personally assume, on my child’s behalf, all risk for any harm, injury, or damages that may befall my child or is caused by my child.
  • I give permission to Student Statesmanship Institute to use my child’s photograph, video, oral and/or written comments to promote SSI and/or LEAD.
  • I understand that while Student Statesmanship Institute will endeavor to create a safe and secure learning environment, and I will also be responsible to guard login information for LEAD Online platforms and learning resources to aid in maintaining that safe and secure environment. I understand that the login information provided to me is intended only for use by my student’s participation under my supervision. .
  • I agree to hold Student Statesmanship Institute, their agents, officers, directors, and employees harmless and indemnify them from any injury, loss, damage, or claim of any nature arising out of or related to my child's participation in the classes and activities of LEAD Online, specifically including any negligent act or omission of the above.
  • I agree to hold Student Statesmanship Institute, their, agents, officers, directors, and employees harmless and indemnify them from any injury, loss, damage, or claim of any nature arising out of or related to my child's participation in the classes and activities of LEAD, specifically including any negligent act or omission of the above.
  I have read and agree with all of the above and I support Student Statesmanship Institute in its endeavor to provide the best possible learning environment for every child. I acknowledge that this is a legal document and I will be bound by my agreement to its terms.