Welcome to UCI Division of Continuing Education 2

Welcome to UCI Division of Continuing Education! 2 -/4 -Week ESL Programs Statement of Understanding (SOU)

What is the Statement of Understanding? • It’s a paper that tells the rules of our school. • We want you to understand our rules so you can be successful.

1. Attendance Policy • Please come to class every day ready and willing to participate. • But if you are sick, stay home or see a doctor. • If you know you will be absent, please tell your teacher before class (but we still have to mark you absent).

Punctuality (Late) Policy Please be on time. Be in the classroom when class begins. If you are late to class: • 1 -14 minutes late = 1 late • 15+ minutes late = 1 hour absence • 3 lates = 1 hour absence

Attendance Letters You will receive the following attendance letters from your teacher and by email if you are absent. If you are a 4 -week student: • 7. 5 hours (Warning letter) • 14 hours (Dismissal letter) – You must leave the program

Attendance Letters You will receive the following attendance letters from your teacher and by email if you are absent. If you are a 2 -week student: • 7 hours (Dismissal letter) – You must leave the program

Attendance Policy Cont. • If you have a problem and need our help, please tell us as soon as possible. Don’t wait until it’s too late.

Attendance Questions? If you want to see how many hours you’ve missed: Send an email to: ESL-Attendance@ce. uci. edu Tell them your name and student ID number.

2. Academic Probation • To pass a class, your grade must be at least 70%.

3. Academic Honesty Cheating is not OK. • Don’t look at another student’s test. • Don’t copy homework. • Don’t use your cell phone during a test. • Don’t take pictures of a test. • Students who cheat can be dismissed.

4. Behavioral Policy Be respectful to your teacher and classmates and be ready to participate in class. Examples of how to be respectful in class: • Speak only English • Put your cell phone away • Listen to your teacher and classmates • Be patient with your classmates • Raise your hand to ask questions • Do what your teachers asks • Come to class on time • Finish your homework before class starts • Ask relevant questions

5. Electronic Devices Policy Don’t use your cell phone during class! • • • Don’t talk on the phone. Don’t text. Don’t take pictures. Don’t send emails. Don’t check Instagram, Facebook, etc. Put your cell phone away during class.

6. Smoke-Free Policy Please don’t smoke anywhere at UCI. Cigarettes, e-cigarettes, vaping, and marijuana are not allowed at UCI.

What happens if you are dismissed? If you are dismissed. . . • You must stop attending classes • Your I-20 will be canceled • You must return to your country or find another school immediately • You cannot return to the UCI ESL programs YOU DON’T WANT TO BE DISMISSED and WE DON’T WANT YOU TO BE DISMISSED!!!

QUESTIONS? Do you have any questions?

Our Website This information is also on our website: ccstudents. ce. uci. edu Thank you!