MLS Family Code

As a student at MLS and child of God, I am committed to…

• Stand up for what is God-pleasing, not let the school suffer because of peer pressure
• Hold a higher standard for myself than others, not be a hypocrite
• Treat others with dignity, not embarrass or humiliate
• Earn respect, not demand it
• Show respect, not create disorder by undermining authority
• Deal privately before publicly, neither run to authorities nor gossip as a first step
• Remember that I, too, am a sinner loved by my Lord, not conform to the ways of the world but seek and apply guidance from God’s Word

As a student at MLS, I have a right to expect…

• Respect for my person, my possessions and my feelings
• Discipline when I am wrong that is fair and for my good, and that is done out of Christian love
• Full use of my time and opportunities for worship, study, meals, recreation and sleep
• Nothing for myself that is not right for others

As an upperclassman at MLS I have a special responsibility to…

• Set a positive example as a leader on campus, not lead others astray
• Use authority only when other responsible people will support me, not go off on my own
• Discipline in Christian love, not intimidate or use physical force
• Be able to explain and defend my actions to anyone, not act before I think