The signed NSISP contract contains the rules of the program. The rules include, but are not limited to, the following. All students and parents must understand and agree to these rules before participating in the program.
While in Canada, students are always under the jurisdiction of the national, provincial, and local laws. All laws must be obeyed. If a law is broken (shoplifting, stealing, working, etc.) it will result in the student's termination from the program.
You agree not to consume alcohol or use illegal drugs or cannabis while enrolled in the Nova Scotia International Student Program (NSISP). Use of these products will result in your termination from the program.
You agree to obey the rules of the school you attend. These rules include, but are not limited to, attendance and actively participating in classroom work. You agree to take part in extra-curricular activities.
The Nova Scotia School Code of Conduct recognizes and supports a respectful and healthy learning environment in schools. This document describes the code and the process of reaching the code.
You will not drive motorized vehicles except within the context of a formal driver's training program. Driver's training may be taken only with the written permission of your parents, and you will allow the NSISP to hold your driver's license until you return to your home country.
You will make every effort to adjust to, and become a member of, the host family and community.
You will make every effort to speak English at all times.
You understand as a student in the NSISP any report about participation (marks, behaviour, etc.) can be sent to your parents and/or agent (if applicable).
The NSISP hopes no student breaks the rules while they are participating in the program. However, if a rule is broken, the NSISP has various ways of dealing with the problem.
If you break a rule, your first step is to see the Director of the NSISP for a disciplinary meeting. At this meeting, you and the Director will discuss the issues relating to your behaviour. Following the discussion the Director makes a ruling on your punishment. You will get only a verbal reprimand or, depending on severity of what you've done, you may sign a behaviour contract. By signing the contract, you are agreeing not to break the rules of the NSISP again. If you do, the NSISP will send you home.
This procedure is the preferred way of dealing with students who break the rules. However, if the NSISP believes the misbehaviour is severe, the student gets sent directly home.
Verbal warning and written report to agent in home country to be forwarded to parents in home country.
Written Behaviour Contract and meeting with Program Director and school principal.
Student returned to home country.
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