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Newlife International School of Midwifery is a Christian school and we are committed to a lifestyle reflecting Biblical morality and behavior. We have therefore developed an Honor Code for all students enrolling in the school. It is primarily a concept of personal honor based on the principles of integrity and respect for our fellow man. It is assumed that any student interested in applying to our school already exemplifies these important values. Such qualities should be an inherent part of a student's personal ethical code in order to protect and preserve their own reputation, as well as that of other individuals associated with the school.

Having an Honor Code should not be construed in any way that we are legalistic or severely traditional to the extent that people feel restricted. On the contrary, we believe that Christian morals are meant to preserve and protect people from destructive behaviors and practices and the consequences of such that can cause problems and grief to others as well as ourselves. For example, disregard for a roommate sets the stage for an inevitable problem that will certainly manifest sooner or later. 'Loving our neighbor as ourself' is a simple Biblical guideline that can sideline potential problems and teaches us to respect our roommate as we hope they would respect us.

A basic premise of the Honor Code is for each student to exhibit responsible and mature behavior. Personal conduct should exemplify the best qualities of a mature and respectful student and should never be an embarrassment to others associated with the school. A value we hold high as a school is a good attitude. We all have the occasional bad day, which is understandable. But a personal commitment to present ourselves to people in a positive manner is important because it affects others as well as ourselves. Someone once said, "90% of success in life is great attitude and the ability to get along well with all types of people."

As a Christian organization it is important for us to address additional issues. Newlife International School of Midwifery maintains a policy that students must be willing to refrain from profanity, smoking, gambling, alcoholic beverages, dishonesty, extramarital sexual activity of any sort, illegal drugs, and all behavior that would bring dishonor to us as a Christian organization and that which would bring dishonor to the culture we are serving in.

Additionally, each student must endeavor to maintain high standards in community living and pledge to avoid theft, removal, damage to or disregard of other people's personal property or that of the school. Finally, since the Philippine culture is conservative in social expression and attire, we require that students endeavor to present themselves in modest appearance at all times involving their styles of dress so as not to dishonor the culture. This also includes certain body piercing and hair colors. Green and purple hair or dreadlocks for example are not acceptable, nor are rings placed on certain body parts such as eyebrows, lips and tongues. Small nose rings are acceptable. Additional information can be found in the section titled "School Policies."

All students admitted to the school must agree to uphold this Honor Code and the policies of the school. These policies are not implemented to be self-serving or controlling in nature but rather to better serve the students and to ensure time spent at the school is a fulfilling experience. If you are uncomfortable with any issue presented here or if you have a specific question please contact the school director.