General Conduct:
All students at Quest are expected to conduct themselves properly and at all times be respectful to teachers, staff, fellow students, host families/residence staff (as applicable) and the property of the school and that of their accommodation providers. Foul language, harassment, discrimination, disrespect, racism, disregard of rules and those in authority will not be tolerated – ZERO TOLERANCE, no second chance, no excuse.
Students will be held financially and legally responsible for any damage/harm caused by them, through intention or negligence, to properties or persons.
The age of majority in the province of Ontario is 19. No one under the age of 19 is allowed to purchase or partake in the consumption of tobacco or alcohol in Ontario. Notwithstanding the age of majority, the use/consumption or provision to others of any kind of legal or illegal drug/substance (alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, etc.) is strictly forbidden at any-time and at anyplace during the program.
Students are expected to conduct themselves safely in accordance with high and respectable standards of behaviour. Reckless or dangerous behavior will not be tolerated. Any violation of Canadian laws pertaining to criminal activity (theft, bodily harm, illegal substances, etc.) will be reported to and handled by the police. This may result in fines, jail sentence and or deportation.
Classes:
- Classes are not an option. Attendance is mandatory at all times. Students who fail to attend classes will not be issued a certificate of studies and may be expelled from the program.
- All students must be on time for class.
- Students are expected to be prepared for class and to actively participate in class.
- Food and drink are not allowed during class.
- Mobile phones use is not allowed during class unless specifically permitted by the instructor.
- English is the only language permitted on school property both in and out of class.
Activities:
- Attendance to planned activities is mandatory.
- Students must be on time for all activities.
- Students must follow the directions of the activity coordinator at all times.
Accommodation:
- Students must abide at all times by the rules of their accommodation providers, and the “Accommodation’s Guidelines” document provided by the school, be it in residence or homestay.
- Students must respect the property of their accommodation providers and will be held accountable for all intentional or negligent actions resulting in damages to property or persons.
- Curfews times (22:00 hours) are not suggestions. They are mandatory and must be strictly followed.
- Student’s not staying in residence are NEVER allowed in the residence building.
Sanctions:
Infractions of this code of conduct will result, at the school discretion, in any of the following sanctions:
- Verbal / written warning.
- Extra assignments.
- Report to parents.
- Loss of privileges (computer use, use of lockers, withdrawal from activities, etc.).
- Removal/barred from class.
- Removal from school or activity and confined to accommodation.
- Police report if actions are criminal.
- Expulsion – in severe cases only. In case of expulsion, student/student’s family will be responsible for the cost of the student returning to their home country early. There will be no compensation for any part of the program. Student will responsible for all costs arising from their expulsion.