MRS JANE DAVIES HOMESTAY COORDINATOR YOUR HOST

MRS JANE DAVIES HOMESTAY COORDINATOR

YOUR HOST PARENTS

THEY ARE NOT MAIDS

EVERYBODY HELPS

CLEANING Keep your bedroom clean Keep your bathroom clean Help your host family

TELEPHONE USE A CALLING CARD NO CALLS BEFORE 9 AM OR AFTER 10 PM LIMIT CALLS TO 15 MINUTES

COMPUTERS No computers in the bedroom Do not download games Limit the time on the computer

Keep the family rules Be polite

COMMUNICATE Let your host family know if you will be late Ask – do not assume OK I am going shopping after school Let your host family know where you are going

NOT ALLOWED No candles in your bedroom It is illegal to drink under 18 It is illegal to buy cigarettes under 18

YOUR HEALTH Stay active Eat healthy food Sleep at regular times

GET INVOLVED JOIN A SCHOOL CLUB VOLUNTEER BE INDEPENDENT – TAKE THE BUS GO TO THE COLLICUT CENTRE GO TO THE MOVIES

TRAVEL OUT OF TOWN • YES --- WITH YOUR HOST FAMILY ANYTIME • YES -- WITH ANOTHER APPROVED HOST FAMILY • YES – WITH THE SCHOOL

TRAVEL OUT OF TOWN NO, NO WELL MAYBE! ONLY IF ……… :

…………… : 1. Your homestay parents approve 2. The Homestay Coordinator approves 3. You have written permission from your parents

ENJOY THE EXPERIENCE Listen to the advice of others Be positive Talk to your teachers, your counsellor, your host family, Mrs. Davies, Mr. Porkka

OH CANADA! MAKE IT A TIME TO REMEMBER !