Code of Conduct
Coteau Area Christian Home Educators

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As a community of Christians who have come together to educate children in the ways of the Lord, we affirm our intent to lead Christ-honoring lives in public and in private.  We are representatives of Christ. as well as representatives of our families, of CACHE, and of all home educators. 

 

When we participate in CACHE activities,

children, parents, and guardians agree to:
 

1. Behave in a safe, responsible manner and ensure children do the same.
    “Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who rejects reproof leads others astray.” Proverbs 10:17

2. Dress appropriately and modestly.
   “for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.” 1 Corinthians 6:20

3. Use acceptable language, speaking truthfully with gentleness and respect.
    “Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.” Ephesians 4:29

4. Demonstrate respect for self, others, and others’ property.
    “And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them.” Luke 6:31

5. Cooperate with officials and activity leaders.

6. Gently bring behavioral concerns to the attention of a child’s parent or guardian.

7. Attend activities that are appropriate to a child’s age and maturity level.

8. Follow through with commitments, arrival times, and fees.
    “Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’.”  Matthew 5:37a

9. Maintain one another’s privacy, and never share names, addresses, phone numbers, or email addresses without an individual’s express permission.
    

If personal conflicts pertaining to the CACHE group arise among members, they should be addressed using the model in Matthew 18:15-17.  Members agree to avoid gossiping about conflicts they are not directly involved in.  If a conflict cannot be resolved personally between members, it should be brought to the CACHE Board.  If the conflict cannot be peacefully resolved, for the sake of group unity, one or more members in disagreement may be asked by the Board to withdraw their membership from the group.

“If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every charge may be established by the evidence of two or three witnesses. If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And if he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector.” Matthew 18:15-17