Code of Conduct for ‘Who Designs Hawaii ‘Participants

UHCDC is committed to each student’s success in learning within a caring, responsive, and safe environment that is free of discrimination, violence, and bullying. Our team works to ensure that all students have the opportunity and support to bring their best to our learning community.

In addition to the Code of Conduct below, UHCDC staff may choose to develop an additional Code of Conduct in partnership with students on the first day of the event.

Participant Code of Conduct:

• Listen to staff.

• Be positive and have fun!

• Respect staff and other participants.

• Respect UHCDC digital resources (ie. virtual platforms).

• Participate in activities both online and independently.

• Use appropriate language; no swearing, foul or demeaning language or gestures.

• Follow "Acceptable Use" guidelines when you use computers.

• Ask for help from UHCDC Staff or a supporting adult if you need it!

Virtual Code of Conduct:

•  UHCDC Virtual Programs will be using Zoom, an online video conferencing service, to bring participants interactive architecture and design lessons. Please review the following guidelines in order to maintain a safe experience for all participants:

UHCDC staff will monitor the virtual session video and chat. UHCDC is not responsible for the supervision of individuals participating in virtual programs. Support and supervision by adult caregivers is required for successful virtual event participation.

  • Zoom sessions will be recorded for viewing by students who were unable to attend that session or for the attending students to review again if needed.

  • We will send you a link to join the Zoom class meeting. You will NOT need to set up a Zoom account or input any information except for the student’s first name and last initial. Please go to zoom.us for more details about the system.

  • Virtual meetings will be live and interactive. During live sessions, participants may hear and see anything within the audio and camera viewing areas. Please make all household members aware of this. Please make sure your student is in a quiet place where a parent can monitor the session. Turning the camera towards a wall can help control the area.

  • Sound and voices can be captured by your device’s microphone and heard by others in the Zoom meeting. UHCDC staff will mute participants for portions of the session, and unmute participants during discussions and to hear questions.

  • Be aware that there may be online media that contain references, ads, or links from third parties. UHCDC is not associated with those third parties.

  • Check your personal web settings to minimize ads.

  • Sharing Zoom meeting links and passwords is strictly prohibited.

  • Personally recording any UHCDC session is prohibited.

  • The recorded session may not be shared or distributed.

  • Participant user names should not be inappropriate, offensive, or vulgar in nature and must include clearly identifiable information about the registered participant, such as first and/or last name.

  • Background images may be used, if desired, but cannot be inappropriate, offensive, or vulgar in nature and must not pose as a distraction to others in class. UHCDC staff reserve the right to disable a participant’s video, if deemed necessary.

  • Zoom Chat: Texts unrelated to the lesson are distracting to both the speaker and group, therefore use the Zoom chat feature only for texts relating to the lesson. Instructors reserve the right to disable all chat functionality, if deemed necessary.

These guidelines are intended to create a safe and positive learning environment for all participants. All participants must abide by the Participant Code of Conduct and Virtual Code of Conduct as outlined above. Should a participant not be in compliance with the Code of Conducts, UHCDC staff will report the issues to the parent/guardian, the appropriate staff as outlined in the Discipline Guidelines. Failure to follow these rules may result in denial of program participation privileges.

Discipline Guidelines:

Should a participant choose not to follow the agreed upon Code of Conduct, here are the Discipline Guidelines for participation in a virtual program that staff will follow to handle the situation:

  • Step 1: 1st Verbal Warning;

  • Step 2: 2nd Verbal Warning;

  • Step 3: Immediate removal from virtual program component(s). An email will be sent to the parent/guardian explaining the removal of the participant.

Please review these guidelines with your child.