Code of Conduct

HOST CODE OF CONDUCT

Because the host family plays a critical role in the international student’s experience, the home should be a safe, supportive and culturally sensitive haven.  In such a home, the student is valued and respected as a member of the family.  There is a strong expectation of a fair exchange of artistic and philosophical diversity which will enrich this experience for everyone.  Recognizing that each student is a child of God, it is a joy to welcome these individuals to our country and our home.

The undersigned hosts agree to abide by the following course of conduct:

1. Hosts will include international students in family life, help with cultural adjustments, academics and take students to areas of interest.
2. Hosts will respect the privacy, property and bodily integrity of student(s).
3. Hosts will provide clear written instructions regarding household rules and customs they expect the international student(s) to follow.
4. Hosts may not have their home for sale during the international student’s stay.
5. Hosts will not allow students to engage in any illegal activities on the Hosts’ premises to the best of the Hosts’ knowledge. Furthermore, hosts will refrain from engaging in any illegal activities
6. Hosts will not charge students for any additional costs; Hosts are expected to provide transportation to & from school, food, toiletries, etc  as well as any extra-curricular activities, sporting events, etc.  All school sponsored activities (sporting events, dances, field trips, etc.),  the international student will pay for themselves. 
7. Hosts are expected to insure involvement in school activities and provide the transportation to and from the events when the student attends. Host cannot charge student for transportation.
8. Hosts will inform the Host Coordinator if any of their information changes on their application.
9. Host family will not enter into and/or co-sign any agreement with the international student and a third party (cell phone contract, bank account, etc). 
10. Host family will not allow the international student to drive any motorized vehicle at any time (cars, moped, jet-ski, lawn mower, dirt bike, etc).
11. Host family will not allow student to get any tattoo on their person while in the ISP @ MCC.
12. Host family will not allow inappropriate web sites to be viewed by the international student.
13. Host family will notify coordinator if any of these rules are broken/violated by the student.

The parties certify that they have read this agreement, understand its content and agree to be bound hereto.  HOST FAMILY WARRANTS AND GUARENTEES THAT EACH AND EVERY PERSON OVER THE AGE OF 18, RESIDING IN THE HOME HAS SIGNED THIS AGREEMENT.