Student Handbook - NW Services

NWS STUDENT HANDBOOKSTUDENT RULESTo be strictly followed throughout the Program Stay. Drinking of alcoholic beverages and the use of illegal drugs is prohibited. Students may not make any “life changing” decisions while on the program. Thisincludes marriage, change one‟s religion, sexual activities, tattoos and piercings.Having sex while on the program can result in an early dismissal. Driving automobiles or any motorized vehicles outside of Drivers Educationclass is prohibited. Students must comply with all school rules and maintain a “C” average in eachclass. School attendance is mandatory. While on the NWS program, all students are under the jurisdiction of local,state and federal laws and must obey all governmental laws, including thoseregarding immigration status. Students must comply with all host family regulations (such as curfews, chores,etc.) Students are not permitted to travel independently during or after theprogram. Travel is only permitted if accompanied by an approved adult (over 25years old) or with an organized group. School approval must be obtained if thetrip takes place during school sessions. Permission must also be obtained fromyour natural parents, your host parents and the NWS staff. The natural parents, relatives or friends of NWS students are not allowed tovisit without the approval of NWS headquarters, and may only visit at the endof program. NWS students must follow the decisions of the NWS staff as well as those oftheir LC. Students may not borrow money from their host family nor may they lendmoney to host family members. Under no circumstances should a student givetheir host family control or access to their bank account. Natural parentsshould not transfer money for any reason directly to a host family or NWS localrepresentative. Students are strongly discouraged from bringing a personal computer and/orcell phone in the program. If these are brought and misused here, they will besent home at the student‟s expense or held by a NWS staff member. Abuse ofthese means excessive use. Students should have no more than 1 hour per weekcontact with family and friends of their home country. This includes email andphone communication.Revised December 200951