Students are asked to conform to the following etiquette when taking classes.

1. Students and instructors will bow to the flags each time they enter or leave the classroom area to demonstrate respect to the instructors and fellow students.
2. If students are late to class, they should ask permission to enter class. Permission must be obtained to leave the classroom for any reason.
3. All students must pull their tracking card for each class.
   
4. Students will respond "Yes/No Sir or Ma'am" in conversation with instructors, stand respectfully and address them by their last name and proper title.
5. Students will turn away from Instructor or opponent when adjusting uniform or belt.
6. Students are encouraged to participate in class enthusiastically, however, they are to avoid unneccessary conversation.
7. No student, regardless of rank, may instruct or correct another student without permission from the supervising instructor.
8. A clean uniform is imperative in each class as a reflection of the student's pride.
9. Female students must wear a white t-shirt under their uniform.
10. Students will not wear shoes on the workout floor.
11. No jewelry shall be worn in class except for a wedding ring.
12. All belts should be tied to hang evenly, as one side represents the mind and the other side represents the body.
13. Students may not engage in free-sparring without proper gear and direct supervision of an instructor.
14. There will be no use of profanity on the school premises at any time.
15. Permission of the student's instructor is required before a student may attend another ATA school or martial arts function.
16. High ranking visitors to the class should be greeted with appropriate respect; if class is in session, all members should immediately stop and bow.
17. Students, parents and guests will not converse with any person involved in a class session without permission from the instructor.
18. No food, drink or gum may be consumed in the center.
19. If you change in the rest room place clothes in your gear bag. (FreeHome ATA is not responsible for lost or stolen items).

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