f1 student orientation
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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 an
Appointment*
*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: [email protected]
Immigration doubts? [email protected]
Educational information? [email protected]
International student inquiry? [email protected]
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
www.harvest.net/