These rules are subject to change by Summa without advance notice and in the sole discretion of Summa. The following list is not an exhaustive list of all of the rules, regulations and/or requirements.
1. The Student may not work off campus in the U.S. but yard work or Babysitting are allowed.
2. The Student understands and agrees that the Student cannot express the Student’s anger and frustration through any physical with any person, household or pets while in the AnB Education™ program. Fighting is prohibited and if the student gets into any altercation, he/she will be expelled from the AnB Education™ program and sent back to Student’s home country immediately.
3. If the AnB Education™ program director becomes aware that the Student has failed to comply with any of these rules, in addition to any other consequences, they may be required to report this to the Department of Homeland Security and may be required to terminate the Student’s F-1visa without provide a program refund fee.
4. The Student must discuss and decide with the Student’s host families should the Student need rides to and from after- school activities.
5. The Student must buy health insurance plan before arriving in the U.S.
6. The Student must pay for their personal expenses when they travel with the host family.
7. The Student is responsible for paying for lunch during school days.
8. If the Student damages or steals school property or host family property, the student is responsible for compensation of the loss according to the law.
9. The host family of the Student can host another student without permission of the Student and/or the Student’s natural parents.
10. If and when the Student has any issue or complaint with host family, the Student must discuss with the AnB Education™ program LC or another member of the AnB Education™ program staff first.
11. The Student is obligated to make every effort to integrate into the Student’s host family. This means participating in family activities, following all rules set by the Student’s host family and showing respect to the host parents and siblings.
12. The Student may not break family rules, curfew, household chores, dating or electronic media/computer use. The Student must inform the host family of he/she whereabouts and who they are with at all times.
13. The Student understands and agrees that smoking and the use of tobacco products or any illegal substance is not permitted while in the AnB Education™ program. If the Student violates this rule, he/she are subject to dismissal from the AnB Education™ program and will be sent home.
14. The Student understands and agrees that drinking alcohol is not permitted while in the AnB Education™ program. If Student violates this rule, he/she are subject to dismissal from the AnB Education™ program and will be sent home. This policy applies regardless of the Student’s legal age to drink in their home or host community.
15. The Student must use computer only in a family’s room or public place at certain time. The Student can’t use a computer or any internet accessible device in the Student’s room. (If the Student has to use a computer for any reason and may do so only at certain time acceptable to the host family and only with host family’s permission).
16. Student understands and agrees that downloading from the Internet or any other source, or otherwise watching on internet, TV, DVD or through any other medium, pornographic, sexually explicit, or any other inappropriate materials will result in additional consequences and immediately termination from the AnB Education™ program and AnB Education™ program will send the Student’s school to terminate the I-20.
17. The Student understands and agrees that they must respect of the host family’s possessions. If any host family possessions are lost, stolen or damaged as a result of the Student’s irresponsibility, the Student's natural family or the Student will be required to pay for the lost, stolen or damaged possession.
18. The Student understands and agrees that they will not co-mingle their money with the host family. Student will open a separate bank account and maintain control of their money. The Student further understands that if they do co-mingle their money with the host family, Summa is not liable for any consequences of co-mingling of monies.
19. The Student understands that they may participate in school-sanctioned and sponsored extra-curricular activities, including athletics, if such participation is authorized by the local school district they are enrolled and the State authority responsible for determination of athletic eligibility, if applicable. Athletic eligibility or participation is not guaranteed.
20. The Student understands and agrees that while participating in the AnB Education™ program, the Student are always under the jurisdiction of the U.S. national, state and local laws as well as the rules of the attending school and they are responsible to abide by all U.S. Department of State Regulations. It is imperative that the Student obeys all laws. The use of illegal non-prescription drugs is not permitted, therefore, may use only those medications which are prescribed by their doctor or “over the counter” medications such as aspirin. Involvement with illegal drugs during the AnB Education™ program is grounds for expulsion from school and termination from the AnB Education™ program.
21. The Student understands and agrees that the student may not make any “life–changing” decisions or actions while in the AnB Education™ program. This includes changing religions, although they may explore the tenets of any religion. The Student also understands and agrees that the Student will not be sexually active while in the AnB Education™ program. Marriage, sexual relations and religion affect people long after such actions are taken, and would be advisable to wait to explore such experiences and attachments until they can be viewed from the perspective of the Student's own culture before making such a permanent decision.
22. The Student understands and agrees that Student will not acquire new tattoos or body piercings while in the AnB Education™ program. If the Student violates this rule he/she are subject to dismissal from the AnB Education™ program and will be sent home.
23. The Student understands and agrees once they have been accepted into the AnB Education™ program based on the information provided in the application. Many host families choose the student to host based on student’s (hobbies, interests, sports, etc) and want he/she to participate in those activities and interests of the student. Should any information in the application prove to be false, the Student understands that he/she may be terminated from the AnB Education™ program.
24. The Student understands and agrees that they must have sufficient English comprehension and conversation skills to succeed in an American high school. Should a U.S. school determine that the Student’s English skills are not proficient to succeed in their school or if the SLEP score in the Student’s Student Application is incorrect or false, the Student may be terminated from the AnB Education™ program and sent back to their home country at the student's expense.
25. The Student understands and agrees that if the student is on probation he/she will not be permitted to go on trips or have visits from relatives or natural family.
26. The Student understands and agrees that the immunizations listed in the Student application may be required prior to arrival in the United States and must bring the most up-to-date copy of the Student’s immunization records with them when he/she arrives.
27. The Student understands and agrees that AnB Education™ at its sole discretion, reserves the right to terminate the Student’s participation in the AnB Education™ program for the violation of any program rules, regulations and/or requirements and/or when a participant’s mental and/or physical health or well-being are in jeopardy.
28. The Student understands and agrees that provocative behavior and/or suggestive or revealing clothing may not be appropriate in most host families and schools. The Student further understands that this term of participation is to protect their reputation as an exchange student and uphold high standards of the AnB Education™ program. If the Student is suspended or expelled from school as a result from this or any other reason, the Student may be dismissed from the AnB Education™ program.
29. The Student understands and agrees that the Student is expected to follow and obey all the rules, regulations and requirements of the AnB Education™ program, including but not limited to all those in this Exhibit “A” and those contained in the Student Handbook. The Student also understands and agrees that if the Student does not, in addition to any other consequences, the Student may be sent back to the Student’s home, immediately, at student's expense. All AnB Education™ program fees are non-refundable.
30. Student understands and agrees that the AnB Education™ program is an educational international student exchange program and attendance at school are mandatory. Students must maintain satisfactory progress, including but not limited to, attending all classes regularly, actively participating in all classes and otherwise complying with the rules set forth herein. Student must not receive a failing grade in any class. If the Student’s school recommends tutoring or otherwise determines that the Student’s grades or academic performance is not satisfactory, private tutoring at the Student's own expense may be required to maintain a satisfactory standing in the AnB Education™ program. If the Student fails to maintain a passing grade in all classes, the Student may not be authorized to continue in the AnB Education™ program. Student must follow all attendance requirements at the Student's high school. If the Student is expelled from high school due to poor behavior or low grades, the Student will be sent home at the Student's own expense.
31. The Student understands and agrees that the Student may not travel alone or hitchhike. If the Student plans to travel, the Student must be accompanied by a responsible adult (25 years of age or older) and have the written permission from the Student's host parents, the Student's natural parents, and the Student's AnB Education™ program coordinator. If the Student is to absent from school, the student must have written permission from the Student's school. The Student may not travel while school is in session without the written permission from the Student's teachers. The AnB Education™ program does not allow travel once the AnB Education™ program is completed or unless the Student is accompanied by the his/her natural parents. In such case the Student must have written permission from the Student's natural parents and signed Program Release Form. The Student may not visit the student's home country during AnB Education™ program. Travel outside of the U.S. requires the AnB Education™ program office authorization.
32. The Student understands and agrees that he/she is not permitted to operate any motorized vehicles or be a passenger on motorcycles, motorbikes or scooters, or purchase any motorized vehicle while in the U.S without the prior written of Summa, the Student’s natural parents the Student’s host family and the Student’s school, If the Student violates this rule the Student is subject to dismissal from AnB Education™ program and will be sent home.
33. In addition to as otherwise provided above, the Student is fully responsible for the compliance with all of the Student’s school’s rules. The Student must accept punishments of suspension or expulsion from the Student’s school without argument.