Rules of Conduct

Texas Academy of Music Ministries regulations are generated to fit the best interest of our students and staff.

Appearance and Dress Code for School and Church

Dress code is business casual or formal (unless otherwise noted) *contact TAMM for any questions

    Male Students:

  • Not permitted to wear hats, shorts, sweatpants, hoodies.
  • Should be neatly dressed.

   Female Students:

  • Are not allowed to wear sweatpants, leggings (unless with a dress), mini-skirts, blouses with a deep neckline or hoodies.
  • Pants are not allowed during any church services.
  • Manicures and/or pedicures can only be in neutral colors.

    All Students:

  • Students are not allowed to wear on-site residence: earrings, chains and extravagant decorations/accessories  *school is not responsible for any stolen or lost items
  • Unusual hairstyles and hair colors are prohibited.
  • Students should always look neat in accordance with Christian ethics.

School Campus

  • (please respect any additional rules made by teachers).
  • Use of telephone, tablet, laptop or other Internet enabled device during class hours are prohibited (laptops permitted for personal note taking purposes only).
  • Students are prohibited from recording and distributing class sessions via video, audio, or written transcription. 
  • Students are required to be punctual in all school related activities.
  • Forbidden behavior:
    • Leaving the class during lecture without the teacher’s permission.
    • Talking to other students during lectures.
    • Sleeping during organized school activities.
    • Eating during class.
    • Having an open drink during class (all drinks must have a lid).
    • Leaving  school property without prior approval or notifying a staff member (via messaging system).

Relationships between students

  • Students must respect the opinions, beliefs and traditions of other students.
  • Forbidden behavior:some text
    • Vulgar words and expressions.
    • Fights and the use of physical force in settling disputes.
    • Theft.
  • It is forbidden for students of the opposite sex to:some text
    • Hug each other or have other physical contact except for a hand shake.
    • Have dates during the course of study. 
    • Flirt, text and engage in intimate conversations. 

Measures of Discipline

  • Violation of rules or orders will result in disciplinary actions.
  • Serious violation or repeated minor violation will result in written warning.
  • Students will be terminated if serious (or repeated minor) violation occurs after the written warning.
  • In the case of major violation of Christian morals (use of physical force, sexual immorality, theft, consumption of drugs or alcohol, etc.) administration reserves the right to terminate such students without a warning.
  • If a student drops out of the program on personal initiative, or is terminated as a result of disciplinary action, school fees will not be refunded.
  • School administration reserves the right to contact parents or church leaders at any time.
  • In the event of any misconduct, administration reserves the right to refuse participation in weekend trips.

Other:

  • Students must conform to the established daily schedule.
  • Students are not allowed to listen to secular music and watch movies that don't comply with Christian moral standards.
  • Students have full responsibility for the safety of school materials and equipment.
  • Texas Academy of Music Ministries is not financially responsible for:some text
    • Medical fees and expenses of the students during their course of study (in the event of illness, injury or car accident).
    • Damage of school equipment.
    • Lost, stolen or damaged personal property.
  • Energy drinks are not allowed anywhere on school property and are prohibited during the course of study.
  • School staff have the right to check student's personal belongings without prior notice at any time.
  • Students are prohibited from the use of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco/nicotine/vape. 
  • Students can be requested a drug or tobacco test if staff deems necessary.
  • Students with prior drug addiction or other serious offenses may be subject to additional rules.
  • Rules are subject to change.
  • Disciplinary actions to take place when rules are broken.

Dorm Rules:

Place of Residence:

  • Students are responsible for maintaining their housing accommodation in cleanliness and organization at all times.
  • Students are not permitted to enter the opposite gender's private living space.
  • Students must at a minimum follow the required cleaning schedule.
  • All students are expected to follow their allotted laundry dates and be responsible in taking their laundry out after the cycle is completed
  • Students must be fully dressed when exiting the showers.

Appearance and Dress Code for Casual wear (outside of classroom hours or services):

Male Students:
  • Pants (sweats, jeans, joggers) and shorts allowed in casual settings
  • All shorts must be mid-thigh or longer
  • T-shirts, hoodies, sweaters, tanks allowed for casual settings
  • No string tops
  • Tank straps must be 2 fingers wide
  • Hats, caps, beanies allowed for casual wear
Female Students:
  • Pants, shorts, skirts, dresses are allowed in casual settings (shorts can be mid-thigh or longer)
  • Skirts and dresses to be minimum length of above the knee for casual setting
  • No crop tops or shirts with deep neckline
  • No spandex shorts (unless shirt is mid-thigh)
  • Tank tops must be at least 2 fingers wide