Vancouver Formosa Academy » Student Responsibilities

Student Responsibilities

Student Behavior Policy
Student Attendance Policy
Student Home Supervision Policy
School Uniform Dress Code

- Student Disciplinary Notices
  
  Students are expected to maintain acceptable behavior at all times – in school, in the community and in the homestay. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary measures up to and including dismissal from school.
  
  In the event of persistently poor or totally unacceptable behavior, the instructor, along with the administration, will issue a student Disciplinary Notice (Blue Slip) to the student. After a notice is given, the student will be required to meet with the principal to discuss the problem and work out a plan for solution. The student, parents and guardian will also be sent copies of the Disciplinary Warning.
  
  Three written student Disciplinary Notices (Blue Slips) will result in permanent suspension from Vancouver Formosa Academy. The school also reserves the right to immediately expel a student for totally unacceptable, illegal or violent behaviour.
- Smoking
  
  Smoking is not allowed on school property or during school activities. Students are not permitted to smoke. Students seen smoking anywhere within sight of the school will be disciplined. Tobacco may not be brought into the school.
- Drugs and Alcohol
  
  No drugs or alcohol may be brought onto or consumed on the school premises. The use of drugs or alcohol at any times is a serious offence and students will be disciplined or expelled.
- Respect
  Vancouver Formosa Academy seeks to create an environment of mutual respect between students and between students and teachers. This respect includes not only other persons, but the property of others as well.
  - The Vancouver Formosa Academy maintains a strict “no tolerance” policy on violence, both physically and verbally.
  - Polite behaviour is expected at all times. Inappropriate language will not be tolerated.
  - Students must not damage property belonging to the school or other students.
  - Students are expected to complete their own homework. Copying the work of others is not allowed.
- Driver’s Licenses
  
  For safety reasons, Vancouver Formosa Academy students are not permitted to drive to school.
- Other School Rules
  - Please do not eat or drink in the gym or hallways.
  - No food, drink or chewing gum is permitted in class.
  - Please speak quietly and walk, not run, in the hallways.
  - Students may play basketball or other sports in the gym during posted times. No uniforms may be worn in the gym during these times. (Students must wear running shoes and PE clothes).
  - All students should go to their classrooms and prepare for the next lesson when the 8:50 and 12:50 warning bells ring. All activities such as basketball or other games should stop at these times.
  - Please pick up all garbage and place it in the proper containers. Help keep our school neat.
  - The Staff Room and Teachers Room may not be entered without permission.
  - No cellular phones may be used in the school.
- Absences
  Vancouver Formosa Academy students must have permission to be absent from school. This permission can come from a:
  - Phone call on the day the student is absent. The call must be from the student’s parent, guardian or homestay parent.
  - Letter to the school from the student’s parent, guardian or homestay parent. The letter must be given to the homeroom teacher.
  - Yellow “Absence Permission” form from the Registrar.
  Students may not phone the school themselves if they are absent. An adult must phone.
  
  Students must have a good reason for being absent. In some cases, a doctor’s letter may be required.
  
  A Disciplinary Warning (blue Slip) may be issued after 3 unexcused absences. These letters will also be sent to their parents and guardians.
- Lates
  
  Students should not be late to school. Students should plan to arrive at school by 8:45 A.M. to prepare for class.
  
  Students who are late must get a late slip from the Secretary at the office. They must write their name, time, and reason for being late.
  
  Late students must knock on their classroom door and ask for permission before entering. No late student will be allowed into the classroom without a late slip. A student who misses more than 30 minutes of one class will be considered absent.
All students are required to live at all times with a parent, guardian, homestay parent or other responsible adult over 25 years of age and approved by the school administration. According to Canadian Immigration Regulations, all international students under 18 years of age require an adult “Custodian” who is responsible for this student in Vancouver.
Required Daily Uniform
- School uniform golf shirt
- School uniform hoodies
- Grey, black, dark blue or khaki dress pants
  (Girls may wear a black or dark blue skirt with navy blue knee socks or tights)
Other Rules
- School hoodies and golf shirts must be purchased at the school. All students must buy at least 1 hoodie, 2 short sleeve golf shirts, and 1 long sleeve golf shirt.
- Dress pants must be approved by the school. Must be neat.
- No denim jeans, track pants, stretch pants or leggings may be worn.
- No sandals or high heels may be worn.
- Conservative haircuts, hair colour and jewellery only. Must be approved by school administration.
- Only approved school clothing may be worn in class. No outside sweaters.
- Sports clothes and shoes must be worn for P.E. class.