Code of Conduct
The PORT Teen Center is a place where teenagers can socialize in a safe and enriching environment that is drug, alcohol, and tobacco free. The Code of Conduct reflects this.
General Use
- All individuals must sign in and out upon arrival and departure.
- First time visitors must provide staff with emergency contact information, including parent phone numbers.
- It is expected that each person entering The PORT will treat others fairly and with respect.
- All center equipment must stay in The PORT unless permission is sought and granted by a PORT Teen Center staff member.
- No propping of any outside doors at any time.
- The Coordinator reserves the right to interpret the rules and, if need be, contact parents and/or remove individual(s) from the teen center.
Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco: Use, possession, sale or distribution of drugs, alcohol, tobacco or related paraphernalia is prohibited.
Suspected Drug or Alcohol Use: If PORT Teen Center staff suspect that a teen is under the influence of drugs or alcohol, every effort will be made to contact parents or emergency contact person(s). Teens who are suspected to be under the influence of illegal substances will not be permitted to leave The PORT Teen Center until safe transportation arrangements have been made with a parent or emergency contact person. Should any teen attempt to leave the Teen Center before such arrangements have been made, PORT staff will contact the Freeport Police Department. As long as teens cooperate with the attempt to arrange safe transportation, police will NOT be contacted.
Inappropriate and Illegal Behavior: Prohibited actions include, but are not limited to: harassment, violence, threatening, weapon possession, explosive possession, dangerous actions, lewdness, stealing, vandalism and gambling.
Harassment: Any comment, touch, gesture (whether it is of a sexual nature or otherwise) that makes another feel uncomfortable is not permissible.
Personal Belongings: Individuals are responsible for their own personal belongings at all times. Please do not touch items that aren’t yours.
Public Display of Affection: Be respectful that you are in a community space. Keep PDA to a minimum.
Computer and Video Game Usage: Only age-appropriate sites/material should be viewed in the center. Personal video games must be approved by PORT Teen Center staff. No games with a rating of “Mature” are allowed.
Music: Enjoy the sound system! However, personal music must be appropriate without any Parental Advisory Warnings. PORT Teen Center staff reserves the right to veto any unacceptable music.
Safety: No propping of any outside doors at any time. Only one person allowed in the bathroom at a time.