PARENT/GUARDIAN CONSENT
The Tzu Chi Academy’s Parent/Student Handbook and related rules and policies are made available on our website at https://tzuchi.us/academy/chicago for all students and parents. The school asks that you take time to review the contents as a family before registration. It is the expectation of the school that all students and families will adhere to the policies and procedures as they are intended for the good of all students. Should you have any questions about the Parent/Student Handbook, please do not hesitate to contact our administration team.
Below are some of the important rules (Please refer to the school web site for the complete rules):
1) Student must follow class rules and school rules. Student must wear uniform properly and should dress neatly.
2) Student must arrive at class on time. If there are any special reasons that he/she cannot attend the class or need to leave early, parents must call to inform the teacher in advance.
3) Please respect all school property and belongings. You will be responsible for any damages caused and will need to pay for any expenses incurred.
4) Parents have the obligation to serve as classroom parents (to assist the teacher) and as school parent volunteers.
5) Classroom teachers have full authority to oversee / assign duties for classroom parents. Parents will only be allowed to be in the classroom if requested by the teachers to assist with class materials, or under special circumstances, as permitted by the teachers. Parents are invited to stay at the rest area during class time, and not the classroom hallway as noise can distract the students.
6) In order to not disturb students and to protect the rights and privacy of all students and staff, parents are not allowed to take pictures or videotape during lesson time. Parents can take pictures during non-class hours or big school events (such as New Year celebration, Mother’s day, graduation ceremony, etc.) provided that it will not affect/disturb the events.
7) There will not be make-up classes for any cancellations due to force majeure (any circumstances beyond the control of the school, such as inclement weather).
8) If student, parents or guardians refuse to comply with school rules, the school has the right to expel the student.
9) Most of the textbooks and teaching materials used are protected by copyright. If parents plan to use or share the materials, please obtain the required authorization in advance to make sure you are not violating the intellectual property rights. If you plan to share any pictures or video containing people other than your family on the Internet or to the public, please make sure you obtain the permission from the school, staff and the parents in advance in order to avoid violating the right of publicity and the right of privacy.
I have reviewed the students/parent handbook and the above, and agree to comply with them.