Student and Parent Responsibilities

Participants in any school-sponsored trip are representatives of the International School of Prague. ISP students represent our entire community of students, faculty, parents, administrators and alumni. The following regulations must be followed by students participating in all events (whether athletic, academic, cultural etc.). Positive interaction among students, faculty, guides, and local people is a hallmark of all Week Without Walls trips. It is unacceptable for students to inconvenience others, or jeopardize the safety of the group. Students are expected to review the trip itinerary and ensure they have the physical ability to participate in all activities.

All the ISP school expectations are in effect for the duration of the week:

1)  Students shall obey all instructions given to them by their teacher, chaperone, or guide as if their own parents gave these instructions to them.

2)  Possession or use of tobacco, alcohol, and drugs are not permitted. Students may not go to bars or nightclubs.

3)  Housing arrangements may not be changed.

4)  Student curfew is 22:00 unless otherwise specified by a chaperone. Students must be in their assigned room at this time.

5)  Exploration of the local community may be done under the supervision of an approved trip chaperone. Group sizes will be dependant on the number of chaperones.

6)  Students must display appropriate and respectful behaviour at all times.  

7)  All ISP rules and regulations shall be in effect from the time of departure to the time of return.

8)  Students must become familiar with their trip/event itinerary.

9)  Students must obtain parent approval for any trip/event they participate in.

10) Students must attend ALL orientations and meetings.

11) Students must complete all registration requirements.

12) Students must ensure that parents have ALL the information given.

13) Students must agree to all pre and post-course work associated with the trip/event.

14) Students must adhere to all behavior expectations as identified.

15) Students must cooperate equally with all members of their group.

Flagrant curfew violations or going to “off limits” areas are not allowed, and all laws of the local country must be obeyed. Advisors, in consultation with the administration, have full authority to send home a student whose conduct is unacceptable or compromises the safety of the group. If it is necessary to send a student home, it will be at the parent’s expense.

Statement of Disciplinary Action - the following are examples of disciplinary action which may be taken in the event that the Code of Conduct or school policies are not followed:

• Sent home immediately at the student/parent’s expense

• Placed in the care of a chaperone

• Confined to a specific area

• School Administration will be immediately informed

• Expulsion or suspension

• Denial to participate in future trips

PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Parents should assist their children in making the trip decision that best supports their strengths.

• Parents should ensure that their child understands and agrees to uphold all behavioral expectations. 

• Parents should support the teachers/organizers by encouraging their children to value and make the most of their trip/event.

• Parents must ensure that all forms and funding are processed prior to or on due dates – we are unable to allow any exceptions.

• Parents must understand that the WWW is a regularly scheduled week of school and that all students must participate as part of their academic year.

• Parents must have paid in full all financial obligations as outlined.

• Parents are responsible for obtaining all necessary visas for travel.