Attendance & Communication
How much notice should you give Youth Radio if you know you cannot attend a program day?
At least 30 minutes before the program starts.
Name one way you can show respect to other participants at Youth Radio.
Listen to others, respect their ideas, communicate respectfully, give people space to share, etc.
Are weapons allowed at Youth Radio?
No. Weapons of any kind are not allowed in Youth Radio program spaces.
Can participants be under the influence of drugs or alcohol while attending Youth Radio programming?
No!
Name one professional skill that Youth Radio wants to help participants further their develop in.
Communication, collaboration, punctuality, responsibility, professionalism, etc.
How much notice should you give Youth Radio if you know you are going to be late?
At least 20 minutes before the program starts.
True or False: It is okay to make put-downs or dismiss someone’s ideas if you disagree with them.
False.
Can you leave the Youth Radio building during program hours without telling a staff member?
No.
True or False: You can bring alcohol or drugs to Youth Radio as long as you don't use them.
False. Participants may not bring, use, share, or distribute drugs or alcohol during programming or on Youth Radio property.
True or False: Your behavior at a Youth Radio event can affect how you represent Youth Radio.
True.
True or False: If you tell staff that you will be absent after the program has already started, it automatically counts as an excused absence.
False. It will count as an unexcused absence unless it is a health/family emergency.
What should you do if you have a disagreement with another participant that you cannot resolve calmly?
Speak with a Youth Radio staff member.
Can you bring a friend or family member into your Youth Radio class without staff approval?
No
A participant arrives at Youth Radio and staff believe they may be under the influence, but the participant says they feel completely fine. Can they still be asked to leave?
Yes. Being under the influence is not permitted, even if the participant feels capable of participating.
Why does Youth Radio treat things like being on time, communicating with staff, and showing up consistently as professional skills?
Because these are skills that are important in school, the workplace, and future opportunities.
After how many total absences or late arrivals could your eligibility for future opportunities be affected?
3 absences or 4 late arrivals.
Name two things you are expected to do to help maintain a positive Youth Radio environment.
treat people with respect, communicate appropriately, handle disagreements calmly, respect the space, clean up after yourself, support learning and collaboration.
What are two things you need to do when you arrive at Youth Radio for programming?
Sign in at the front desk with building security/Youth Radio staff and clock in/sign in with your instructor.
A participant is asked to leave because staff believe they are impaired. What happens before they can return to programming?
Youth Radio staff will follow up with the participant before they return to programming.
Youth Radio says your actions can reflect not only on you, but also on the organization. What does this mean when you're attending an event or representing Youth Radio in the community?
You are expected to act professionally, respectfully, and responsibly because you are representing yourself and Youth Radio.
You are running late and forget to tell staff until 10 minutes after the program starts. Is this following the attendance policy? Why or why not?
No. Youth are expected to notify staff at least 20 minutes before the program starts when they know they will be late.
Repeated attendance issues can affect eligibility for future opportunities.
You disagree with someone's idea during a group project. Instead of shutting them down, what should you do?
Listen to their perspective, give respectful/helpful feedback, remain open to different approaches, and work together to find a solution.
Your friend shows up unexpectedly while you're in class and wants to come into the studio. What should you do?
Do not bring them into the program space. Ask a Youth Radio staff member first and follow their instructions.
A participant has previously been spoken to about showing signs of impairment and the concern happens again. What are two possible next steps Youth Radio may take?
Staff may meet with the participant to discuss the concern, connect them with supportive resources, and/or suspend them from the program depending on the circumstances.
You have two opportunities available to you: one is a special Youth Radio project and the other is an optional event. Your attendance has been inconsistent. Why might your attendance history matter when staff are deciding whether you're eligible for these opportunities?
Optional and special opportunities are meant for participants who can consistently attend their required program days. Attendance and punctuality are part of professional development and can affect eligibility for future opportunities.