f1 student orientation - 2013

HOW TO MAINTAIN YOUR F1 STATUS

Employment - Do not work!

Financial commitment: Pay school on time!

Attendance:

Attend classes every day and follow the

school rules! (18 hours class per week)

STUDY! You must maintain a good academic standing or you fail the course.

GUIDELINES FOR MAINTAINING YOUR F1 STATUS

DOCUMENTS Your documents are your responsibility!

Make sure your documents are valid:

I-20 and I-94

Your I-94 together with your

valid I-20 proves your legal status

in the US.I-94 SAMPLE

I-20 SAMPLE

Come to every class!

Be involved with the school`s activities

Absent? You must call the school in advance!

Get a doctor's note if you are sick and missed more than 5 days of class.

You can’t maintain your F1 status if you miss more than 20% of minimum study

hours!

ATTENDANCE

English only! Bring your textbooks to class No cell phones are allowed during class Be polite to teachers, staff members and

classmates Respect other students’ opinions and ideas Keep your classroom clean for the next class

See Code of Conduct

for more details

QUICK CLASSROOM RULES

Be on time for class!

When late, enter but please:

PUNCTUALITY

Enter quietly Take a seat Explain later

Call

Missed the replacement test?

Schedule anAppointment*

*You may be charged a fee if you miss the replacement test day

TESTS

Take the test

Passing Score:

70%

Too easy?

Are you an excellent student?

Jump a level!You can take the final

test and move up! You must get 70% or more

Keep your passport valid

Update your financial information

If you move, you must update your contact info with the school!

Inform Harvest 4 weeks before your I-20 expires for extension!

You must provide new financial documentation no more than one

month old

TIPS FROM IMMIGRATION

10-DAY RULECHANGE ADDRESS

International student health insurance is highly recommended!

Students without coverage can contact International Students Health Insurance ISOA for more information about health insurance plans:

HEALTH INSURANCE

www.isoa.org(800) 2441180

Only after 3 months!

Vacation form must be submitted 4 weeks before you take your vacation!

Vacation is permitted only after obtaining the DSO approval!

Students must continue attending

classes until request is approved

Future payments should be settled before vacation

VACATION RULES

No classes on National holidays:

Summer Break:

Last week of August

Winter Break:

Last week of December

Holidays Breaks

HOLIDAYS AND BREAKS

New Years Day (01/01) President`s Day (02/18) Memorial Day Weekend (05/27) Independence Day (07/04) Labor Day Weekend (09/02) Columbus Day (10/14) Thanksgiving (3 days) (11/28, 29 and 30) Christmas Day (12/25)

International Festival

Students are required to participate

Get involved! International Student Festival Field Trips New activities are always posted

on our Facebook Page!

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

New activities every month

http://www.facebook.com/pages/HARVEST-ENGLISH-INSTITUTE/252040608143028

You must notify the school in writing (request letter/form)

Your attendance must be at least 80% and your grade average 70% or more

You must provide the transfer form and Acceptance letter from the transfer-in school before finishing your course.

TRANSFER PROCEDURES

Snow storm?

- We are closed when Newark public schools are closed.

INCLEMENT WEATHER

- Call the school (973) 274 1888

and listen carefully to the Voicemail

- Visit our Facebook page

And check our latest updates

MEET THE TEAM

Jerry DocarmoPresident

Norma RiosDesignated School Official

Patricia CastroDirector of Education

Christian PiresVice President

Marianna B. ScheetsInternational Recruiter

Marcio ZanucciEducation Coordinator

Tatiana dos SantosProgram Specialist Coordinator

Questions?

Send us an e-mail: harvest@harvestinstitute.com

Immigration doubts? norma@harvestinstitute.com

Educational information? marcio@harvestinstitute.com

International student inquiry? marianna@harvestinstitute.com

Join our social network!

Stay in touch with your classmates!

KEEP IN TOUCH

Please read your Student Handbook and sign the Orientation Acknowledgement.

STUDENT KIT

ID Upon request

Enjoy Learning English at

Harvest Institute

128 Wilson Ave.

Newark, NJ - 07105

(973) 274 1888

harvest@harvestinstitute.com

www.harvest.net/