This contract establishes expectations for KISJ students on school-organized travel experiences, which are designed to offer students learning opportunities in a non-classroom setting. All KISJ School and Dorm Life Guide school rules are in effect during trips. Each participant is responsible for making the trip a positive, safe, and enjoyable experience for the entire group by demonstrating high standards of behavior, accepting responsibility for their actions, and exhibiting courtesy and consideration.
I pledge to honor KISJ during any off-campus travel. I pledge to be responsible by:
- Following all directions/rules/regulations from group leaders before and during the trip
- Behaving, speaking, and dressing appropriately and respectfully at all times
- Acting with maturity and thinking carefully before making decisions
- Speaking our connecting language (English) at all times
- Arriving to all meeting and check-in times and locations early
- Showing a positive attitude and trying my best in every activity
- Remaining in a group of 3 or more at all times, and never going anywhere alone for my safety
- Sleeping in my assigned accommodation for the entirety of each night
- Refraining from smoking, drinking alcohol or partaking in any type of illegal substances, stealing, mixing company (boys and girls in the same room), leaving the premises without permission or supervision or involving myself in any type of behavior detrimental to the health, well-being, safety, or reputation of myself or the group, including the group leaders and/or KISJ
I pledge to be respectful by:
- Conducting myself with the highest level of etiquette at all times
- Recognizing aspects of the host culture, and acculturating by learning gestures of respect and attempting to speak basic phrases in the country’s language
- Being kind, considerate and mindful of local culture
- Remaining calm and quiet on buses, trains, planes, boats
- Following the instructions of my teachers, tour guides and other adults who are a part of the international learning experience, cooperating with their instructions
- Leaving all places of accommodation in the same condition in which they were found, acting in a mature/courteous manner, keeping voice levels at a minimum, not misusing hotel phones
I pledge to be a leader by:
- Being a role model to my friends and helping them to uphold their pledge
- Paying attention to people, places, and the culture around me
- Being responsible for myself and volunteering
Both the student and the parent/guardian realize failure to follow the above stated expectations may result in disciplinary action including, but not limited to, being sent home at parent/guardian expense (parent/guardian to be responsible for all financial consequences of student behavior), as well as possible further disciplinary action deemed appropriate by the school after the conclusion of the trip.
I, THE UNDERSIGNED, HEREBY DECLARE THAT I have read, and understand the above contract for off-campus travel. I will comply with these expectations, including any rules and regulations. I will respect group leaders’ instructions and wishes, understanding that these are for my safety and to protect me. I know, understand and declare that I will abide by this value contract at all times. The consequences for not following this contract may result in being sent home and expulsion from school. In case of harm and/or injury occurred and/or sustained by not following a group leader’s instruction and guidance, I and my family will cover all the necessary expenses/cost. This statement applies to property damage, as well as any expenses related to physical harm and/or injury to myself and others.