Student Handbook - NW Services

NWS STUDENT HANDBOOKTRAVEL DURING THE PROGRAMRULESAll trips must be approved by the LC, Program Supervisor/NWS Directorand host family. If you are traveling with a church or school group out ofstate or country, or traveling with anyone other than your host family (tourgroups) then the natural family‟s approval is also needed. Dates of travel,destination of travel and emergency phone numbers need to be provided tothe LC.You may not miss their classes in order to travel, unless the trip issponsored by the high school or NWS.NWS students may not return to their home country atany time during the program unless there is a death orimminent death of a close family member. In thissituation an addendum must be added to the DS2019 topermit a second entry into the U.S. You must overnightyour DS2019 in a secure manner (FedEx or UPS) with atracking system to Kimberly Kaiser, 2604 Polk Street,Caldwell, Idaho 83605. Be sure to include a prepaidovernight return envelope (using a secure manner) toreceive the DS2019 back in time for travel.No travel during major holidays, unless it is with yourhost family.No travel when your host family has other plans. Forexample: special occasions such as birthdays and anniversaries.No travel when the student is on probation without approval from theProgram Supervisor.You may not travel alone. You must travel with an adult who is 25 years orolder.Revised December 200947