Common use of Academic Success Clause in Contracts

Academic Success. − If the school deems that the student’s language or academic skills are deficient, the student may be required to take additional classes. Students may also be recommended to change to an alternate level or program of studies. If the outcome of student assessments fail to meet program standards, EF Academy may re-evaluate the student’s participation on the program. EF Academy will always work with students and parents to find the best solution to offer academic and language support. In some cases, where outside tutoring is required, this will be arranged at the parents’/guardians’ expense. − Students must adhere to our Academic Honesty Policy found in the Student Handbook. All work submitted by students (i.e., homework, coursework, projects, examination scripts, and oral work) must be the student’s own work. Where sources are used or referred to, they must be identified and acknowledged. Academic dishonesty or misconduct is a serious breach of the school’s expectations and may ultimately result in expulsion, as detailed in the school’s Academic Honesty Policy. Academic criteria for examination entry EF Academy reserves the right to not enter students who do not perform satisfactorily in their course work for external public examinations such as the A-levels exams, International Baccalaureate (IB), Advanced Placement tests, PSAT (Preliminary SAT) or SAT. Entering external examinations are subject to additional fees. The criteria for entering external examination will be based on formal assessments that take place throughout the year. The assessment will consider: − Course work − Internal examination results − Attendance − Effort in class and homework − Public examination potential Responsible use of Technology: − EF Academy recognizes the rights of students to make individual choices and to represent individual values. However, EF Academy must maintain certain standards related to printed, audio, video, and online material. Rac- ist, homophobic, sexist and hate or bullying material is strictly prohibited and applies to downloading, uploading, storing, viewing, posting (online social media forums) and printing any material that is profane or obscene, or that uses language degrading to others. Violations of this policy may result in expulsion from EF Academy. In the UK, using the internet to ex- press opinions on any of the topics identified above may be defined as a Hate Crime. A Hate Crime is defined as “Any criminal offence which is perceived by the victim or any other person, to be motivated by hostility or prejudice based on a person’s race or perceived race; religion or perceived religion; sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation; disability or perceived disability and any crime motivated by hostility or prejudice against a person who is transgender or perceived to be transgender.” − It is illegal for minors to access pornography. Should EF Academy become aware that students are involved in illegal activity or activity prohibited by program regulations/guidance through photos or credible text content posted on the internet, a computer or a mobile phone, the student will be subject to disciplinary sanctions, including expulsion. It is illegal to create or share explicit images of a person with or without their consent under 18 years, including yourself. A young person is breaking the law if they take, save, or share an explicit photo or video of themselves or a friend. − Students must protect the privacy of their login information and identity. The school retains the right to review any information records in connec- tion with investigations and to protect the safety of others within the EF Academy community. − Unless the teacher has given permission, the use of mobile phones and electronic devices in the classroom is prohibited. − Students must not attempt to circumvent school network security, or access or modify school systems, hardware or software without school permission. − Students must not participate in unlawful file sharing, or knowingly trans- mit destructive software. Students must not engage in any activities that could damage or vandalize school information resources. − Any social media posting by an EF Academy student that is offensive to another student or to the school will not be tolerated; this will result in disciplinary sanctions. − Students must use their school e-mail address xxxx@xxxxx.xxxxxxxxx. org for all communication with EF Academy school staff. Behavioral Expectations: − Students are expected to treat other students, school community mem- bers and teachers respectfully and fairly in their online communication, postings and during face-to-face interaction. − Students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner which is po- lite, courteous, and friendly to other students, staff members and visitors. Defiance of authority or refusal to obey requests from EF Academy staff will result in disciplinary sanctions. − EF Academy students will not engage in any behavior or threaten behavior that will bring harm to others. − Students will not commit or take part in any act of violence. − Prejudice or discrimination of any sort has no place at EF Academy. Ha- rassment and assaults of any kind are unacceptable and will be reported. These include, but are not limited to, lying, cheating, stealing, plagiarism, bullying, fighting, vandalism, and harassment on the basis of race, gender, religion, and sexual orientation. The EF Academy community honors cul- tural differences and individual expression and strives to provide students with a calm, supportive environment that is conducive to learning and personal development. This is the right of all of our students and allows each and every one to develop to his or her full potential. − Students are expected to abide by their designated curfew as outlined in the Student Handbook. − Students must adhere to the school’s Off-Campus Request procedure at all times. − Students are not permitted to have overnight guests in the residence. If a student has friends/guests in their room during permissible hours, the door must remain open during the visit. − EF Academy recognizes the need of students to develop healthy relation- ships as well as positive attitudes about sexuality. However, the school does not allow sexual activity on campus. It is also against the law to have sexual intercourse with someone who does not give their consent. Students found to be engaging in sexual behavior on campus will face disciplinary sanctions which may include expulsion. − A student may not enter into any kind of contractual agreement, be it business, religious or marital, and a student may not join the armed forces. − Students are not allowed to order any age-inappropriate items to campus. − Shoplifting and all forms of theft are illegal and forbidden. − EF Academy students are forbidden to enter casinos, betting shops, bars and clubs. − No student may hitchhike or solicit a ride from a stranger. − Students should not engage in any form of game play that results in mate- rial gain by any of the participants. Students are also prohibited from using the school’s computer network to engage in online gambling. If a student is judged to have broken any of these rules or any other local, state or national laws, or committed any act or omission that in EF Acad- emy’s sole opinion warrants disciplinary review, students will be subject to appropriate disciplinary measures, up to and including expulsion and, if ap- plicable termination of the student’s visa. Any student who is expelled is not eligible for program refunds.

Academic Success. − If the school deems that the student’s language or academic skills are deficient, the student may be required to take additional classes. Students may also be recommended to change to an alternate level or program of studies. If the outcome of student assessments fail a student’s assessment fails to meet program standards, EF Academy may re-evaluate the student’s participation on the program. EF Academy will always work with students and parents to find the best solution to offer academic and language support. In some cases, where outside tutoring is required, this will be arranged at the parents’/guardians’ expense. − Students must adhere to our Academic Honesty Policy found in the Student Handbook. All work submitted by students (i.e., homework, coursework, projects, examination scripts, and oral work) must be the student’s own work. Where sources are used or referred to, they must be identified and acknowledged. Academic dishonesty or misconduct is a serious breach of the school’s expectations and may ultimately result in expulsion, as detailed in the school’s Academic Honesty Policy. Academic criteria for examination entry EF Academy reserves the right to not enter students who do not perform satisfactorily in their course work for external public examinations such as the A-levels exams, International Baccalaureate (IB), Advanced Placement tests, PSAT (Preliminary SAT) or SAT. Entering external examinations are is subject to additional fees. The criteria for entering external examination will be based on formal assessments that take place throughout the academic year. The assessment will consider: − – Course work − – Internal examination results − – Attendance − – Effort in class and homework − – Public examination potential Responsible use of Technology: − – EF Academy recognizes the rights of students to make individual choices and to represent individual values. However, EF Academy must maintain certain standards related to printedprint, audio, video, and online material. Rac- istRacist, homophobic, sexist and hate hate, or bullying material is strictly prohibited and applies to downloading, uploading, storing, viewing, posting (online social media forums) ), and printing any material that is profane or obscene, or that uses language degrading to others. Violations of this policy may result in expulsion from EF Academy. In the UK, using the internet to ex- press express opinions on any of the topics identified above may be defined as a Hate Crime. A Hate Crime is defined as “Any criminal offence offense which is perceived by the victim or any other person, to be motivated by hostility or prejudice based on a person’s race or perceived race; religion or perceived religion; sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation; disability or perceived disability and any crime motivated by hostility or prejudice against a person who is transgender or perceived to be transgender.” − – It is illegal for minors to access pornography. Should EF Academy become aware that students are involved in illegal activity or activity prohibited by program regulations/guidance through photos photographs or credible text content posted on the internet, a computer computer, or a mobile phone, the student will be subject to disciplinary sanctions, including expulsion. It is illegal to create or share explicit images of a person with or without their consent under 18 years, including yourself. A young person is breaking the law if they take, save, or share an explicit photo photograph or video of themselves or a friend. − – Students must protect the privacy of their login information and identity. The school retains the right to review any information records in connec- tion connection with investigations and to protect the safety of others within the EF Academy community. − – Unless the teacher has given permission, the use of mobile phones and electronic devices in the classroom is prohibited. − – Students must not attempt to circumvent school network security, or access or modify school systems, hardware hardware, or software without school the school’s permission. − – Students must not participate in unlawful file sharing, or knowingly trans- mit transmit destructive software. Students must not engage in any activities that could damage or vandalize school information resources. − – Any social media posting by an EF Academy student that is offensive to another student or to the school will not be tolerated; this will result in disciplinary sanctions. − – Students must use their school e-mail email address xxxx@xxxxx.xxxxxxxxx. org name@ xxxxx.xxxxxxxxx.xxx for all communication with EF Academy school staff. Behavioral Expectations: − – Students are expected to treat other students, school community mem- bers members, and teachers respectfully and fairly in their online communication, postings postings, and during face-to-face interaction. − – Students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner which that is po- litepolite, courteous, and friendly to other students, staff members members, and visitors. Defiance of authority or refusal to obey requests from EF Academy staff will result in disciplinary sanctions. − – EF Academy students will not engage in any behavior or threaten threatening behavior that will bring harm to others. − – Students will not commit or take part in any act of violence. − – Prejudice or discrimination of any sort has no place at EF Academy. Ha- rassment Harassment and assaults of any kind are unacceptable and will be reported. These include, include but are not limited to, lying, cheating, stealing, plagiarism, bullying, fighting, vandalism, and harassment on the basis of race, gender, religion, and sexual orientation. The EF Academy community honors cul- tural cultural differences and individual expression and strives to provide students with a calm, supportive environment that is conducive to learning and personal development. This is the right of all of our students and allows each and every one to develop to his or her full potential. − – Students are expected to abide by their designated curfew as outlined in the Student Handbook. − – Students must adhere to the school’s Off-Campus Request procedure at all timestimes as outlined in the Student Handbook. − – Students are not permitted to have overnight guests in the residence. If a student has friends/guests in their room during permissible hours, the door must remain open during the visit. − – EF Academy recognizes the need of students to develop healthy relation- ships relationships as well as positive attitudes about sexuality. However, the school does not allow sexual activity on campus. It is also against the law to have sexual intercourse with someone who does not give their consent. Students found to be engaging in sexual behavior on campus will face disciplinary sanctions which may include expulsion. − – A student may not enter into any kind of contractual agreement, be it business, religious or marital, and a student may not join the armed forces. − – Students are not allowed to order any age-inappropriate items to campus. − – Shoplifting and all forms of theft are illegal and forbidden. − – EF Academy students are forbidden to enter casinos, betting shops, bars bars, and clubs. − – No student may hitchhike or solicit a ride from a stranger. − – Students should not engage in any form of game play that results in mate- rial material gain by any of the participants. Students are also prohibited from using the school’s computer network to engage in online gambling. If a student is judged to have broken any of these rules or any other local, state state, or national laws, or committed any act or omission that in EF Acad- emyAcademy’s sole opinion warrants disciplinary review, students will be subject to appropriate disciplinary measures, up to and including expulsion and, if ap- plicable applicable termination of the student’s visa. Any student who is expelled is not eligible for program refundsIn the event of an expulsion, the EF Academy standard cancellation policy applies.

Academic Success. − If the school deems that the student’s language or academic skills are deficient, the student may be required to take additional classes. Students may also be recommended to change to an alternate level or program of studies. If the outcome of student assessments fail fails to meet program standards, EF Academy may re-evaluate the student’s participation on the program. EF Academy will always work with students and parents to find the best solution to offer academic and language support. In some cases, where outside tutoring is required, this will be arranged at the parents’/guardians’ expense. − Students must adhere to our Academic Honesty Policy found in the Student HandbookPolicy. All work submitted sub- mitted by students (i.e., homework, coursework, projects, examination scripts, and oral work) must be the student’s own work. Where sources are used or referred to, they must be identified and acknowledged. Academic dishonesty or misconduct is a serious breach of the school’s expectations and may ultimately result in expulsion, as detailed in the school’s Academic Aca- demic Honesty Policy. Academic criteria for examination entry EF Academy reserves the right to not enter students who do not perform satisfactorily in their course work for external public examinations such as the A-levels exams, International Baccalaureate (IB), ) or Advanced Placement tests, PSAT (Preliminary SAT) or SAT. Entering external examinations are examination is subject to additional fees. The criteria for entering external examination will be based on formal assessments assess- ments that take place throughout the year. The assessment will consider: − Course work − Internal examination results − Attendance − Effort in class and homework − Public examination potential Responsible use of Technology: − EF Academy recognizes the rights of students to make individual choices and to represent individual values. However, EF Academy must maintain certain standards related to printed, audio, video, and online material. Rac- ist, homophobic, sexist and hate or bullying material is strictly prohibited and applies to downloading, uploading, storing, viewing, posting (online social media forums) and printing any material that is profane or obscene, or that uses language degrading to others. Violations of this policy may result in expulsion from EF Academy. In the UKUS, using the internet to ex- press opinions on any of the topics identified above may be defined as a Hate Crime. A Hate Crime is defined as “Any criminal offence which is perceived by the victim or any other person, to be motivated by hostility or prejudice based on a person’s race or perceived race; religion or perceived religion; sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation; disability or perceived disability and any crime motivated by hostility or prejudice against a person who is transgender or perceived to be transgender.” − It is illegal for minors to access pornography. Should EF Academy become aware that students are involved in illegal activity or activity prohibited by program regulations/guidance through photos or credible text content posted on the internet, a computer or a mobile phone, the student will be subject to disciplinary sanctions, including expulsion. It is illegal to create or share explicit images of a person with or without their consent under 18 years, including yourself. A young person is breaking the law if they take, save, or share an explicit photo or video of themselves or a friend. − Students must protect the privacy of their login information and identity. The school retains the right to review any information records in connec- tion with investigations and to protect the safety of others within the EF Academy community. − Unless the teacher has given permission, the use of mobile phones and electronic devices in the classroom is prohibited. − Students must not attempt to circumvent school network security, or access or modify school systems, hardware hardware, or software without school permission. − Students must not participate in unlawful file sharing, or knowingly trans- mit destructive software. Students must not engage in any activities that could damage or vandalize school information resources. − Any social media posting by an EF Academy student that is offensive to another student or to the school will not be tolerated; this will result in disciplinary sanctions. − Students must use their school e-mail address xxxx@xxxxx.xxxxxxxxx. org for all communication with EF Academy school staff. Behavioral Expectations: − Students are expected to treat other students, school community mem- bers and teachers respectfully and fairly in their online communication, postings and during face-to-face interaction. − Students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner which is po- lite, courteous, and friendly to other students, staff members and visitors. Defiance of authority or refusal to obey requests from EF Academy staff will result in disciplinary sanctions. − EF Academy students will not engage in any behavior or threaten behavior that will bring harm to others. − Students will not commit or take part in any act of violence. − Prejudice or discrimination of any sort has no place at EF Academy. Ha- rassment and assaults of any kind are unacceptable and will be reported. These include, but are not limited to, lying, cheating, stealing, plagiarism, bullying, fighting, vandalism, and harassment on the basis of race, gender, religion, and sexual orientation. The EF Academy community honors cul- tural differences and individual expression and strives to provide students with a calm, supportive environment that is conducive to learning and personal development. This is the right of all of our students and allows each and every one to develop to his or her full potential. − Students are expected to abide by their designated curfew as outlined in the Student Handbook. − Students must adhere to the school’s Off-Campus Request procedure at all times. − Students are not permitted to have overnight guests in the residence. If a student has friends/guests in their room during permissible hours, the door must remain open during the visit. − EF Academy recognizes the need of students to develop healthy relation- ships as well as positive attitudes about sexuality. However, the school does not allow sexual activity on campus. It is against the law to have sexual intercourse under the age of 17 in New York and under the age of 18 in California. It is also against the law to have sexual intercourse with someone who does not give their consent. Students found to be engaging engag- ing in sexual behavior on campus will face disciplinary sanctions which may include expulsion. − A student may not enter into any kind of contractual agreement, be it business, religious or marital, and a student may not join the armed forces. − Students are not allowed to order any age-inappropriate items to campus. − Shoplifting and all forms of theft are illegal and forbidden. − EF Academy students are forbidden to enter casinos, betting shops, bars bars, and clubs. − No student may hitchhike or solicit a ride from a stranger. − Students should not engage in any form of game play that results in mate- rial gain by any of the participants. Students are also prohibited from using the school’s computer network to engage in online gambling. If a student is judged to have broken any of these rules or any other local, state state, or national laws, or committed any act or omission that in EF Acad- emy’s sole opinion warrants disciplinary review, students will be subject to appropriate disciplinary measures, up to and including expulsion and, if ap- plicable termination of the student’s visa. Any student who is expelled is not eligible for program refunds.