1.) RESPECTDiversity makes us a stronger school. If you have a problem or concern, please talk to your teacher, advisor, or director. Initials* I agree to be respectful of all students, teachers, and staff.
2.) ATTENDANCEAttendance is very important to your success, and we want you to be successful! Students in ILI’s Free English Program are expected to attend class two nights a week. If your attendance rate is below 80%, you may be removed from the class.Initials* I understand that if my attendance rate is below 80% I may be removed from the class.
3.) PARTICIPATIONStudents in online classes are expected to keep their video cameras on. Class is much better when we can all see each other! We understand that sometimes you need to step away from the screen for a moment, and it is okay to turn your video off for a couple of minutes. However, if your camera is off for most of the class, you will be marked absent. Please note: It is important to dress appropriately for your English class. Even though you are meeting remotely, dress as you would for an In-Person class.Initials* I agree to have my camera on during the online English class.
It is important to join your online class from a quiet, distraction-free space where you can stay in one place, focus and participate. Initials* I agree to join from a distraction-free environment.
You may not join your online class while you are at work because it can be distracting for both you and your classmates. If you join from work, your teacher will exit you from the class session and you will be marked absent. If you need help speaking with your employer about your schedule, contact your advisor Beth or Josh.Initials* I agree that I will not join my online English class while I am at work.
DRIVING - You can not join an online class while driving a vehicle. Your safety is very important. If you join while driving, your teacher will exit you from the class session and you will be marked absent.Initials* I agree that I will not join my online English class while I am driving.
4.) ABSENCES - General InformationIf you need to miss a class, for any reason (for example: illness, injury, taking care of a family member, work, church events), you need to tell your teacher. If it is not possible to tell your teacher about your absence before class, contact them as soon as possible. Also, schedule appointments outside of class time. Initials* I agree to contact my teacher if I need to miss a class for any reason.
RELIGIOUS HOLIDAY ABSENCES (for example Ramadan and Reyes Magos) and VACATION ABSENCES - Please tell your teacher when you will stop coming to class and when you will return. Talk to your teacher about their expectations during the time you will be away. Class progresses while you are gone, and we do not want you to fall behind.Initials* I agree to communicate with my teacher to create a plan to keep up with my classes while out for a religious celebration.
OUT OF STATE TRAVEL ABSENCES - If you need to travel out of state for an extended period, please talk to Beth Reddish, Macey Faiella, or Laura Eveleigh about maintaining your spot in the class.Initials* I agree to communicate with Beth, Macey, or Laura about my out of state travel.
5.) HOMEWORK - Homework is assigned every week in all classes. Completing your homework regularly will help you learn English. If you have a problem completing the homework, please ask your teacher, advisor, or director for help. Initials* I agree to complete my homework regularly.
6.) ADVISING - A program advisor meets with every student at least one time during the school year to have a conversation about goals and to connect you with future career, educational, or community opportunities. You may meet with an advisor only once, or you may meet with an advisor many times, depending on your goals. Meeting with an advisor is part of being an ILI student. The program advisor will contact you to make an appointment. Initials* I agree to meet with the program advisor at least once during the school year.
6.) PRE and POST TESTING - The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) requires ILI to give all students a level test before starting classes (the pre-test) and when exiting classes (the post-test). Any student who exits the class with more than 12 hours will be contacted for a post-test.Initials* I understand that I will take a pre-test before starting classes and a post-test when I stop taking classes.