{"id":52994,"date":"2025-03-19T20:47:22","date_gmt":"2025-03-20T03:47:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/?page_id=52994"},"modified":"2025-03-20T11:10:17","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T18:10:17","slug":"student_policies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/student_policies\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Policies &#038; Expectations"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-52994\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-52994-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-52994-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-52994-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"visual-element panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-52994-0-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-52994\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_4677-1.jpg\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_4677-1.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_4677-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_4677-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_4677-1-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" title=\"IMG_4677\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-52994-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_themegrill_flash_heading tg-widget section-title-wrapper\" data-index=\"1\" ><div class=\"section-title-main flash_inherit_color panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-52994-0-0-1\" >\t<h3 class=\"section-title\">Student Policies &amp; Expectations<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-52994-0-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div class=\"section-text-intro panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-52994-0-0-2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2><b>CARPE DIEM STUDENT POLICIES\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Violation of a Level One Policy will almost always result in immediate dismissal from the program.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Violation of a Level Two Policy has potential for immediate dismissal, but may result in a verbal or written B-Plan to identify problematic behavior, outline steps to correct, and establish clear consequences if steps are not met.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continued violation of policies will result in dismissal from the program.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parents may be notified whenever a B-Plan is issued.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Level One<\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><b> No alcohol*, tobacco**, marijuana (THC or CBD), or illegal drugs - <\/b>This includes the consumption, purchase, possession, or proximity to alcohol or drugs that are illegal in the U.S.A. and\/or in the countries of your Carpe Diem program. This also includes abuse, misuse, or distribution of prescription and\/or over-the-counter drugs. *In RARE occasions, the Director of Programs may approve light use of alcohol if supervised by CDE staff and part of an educational directive. **We aim to return without new smokers, and vaping is illegal in some countries where Carpe travels.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><b> No sexual misconduct or abuse of any kind - <\/b>All students are expected to contribute to a safe and positive learning environment.\u00a0 Sexual misconduct of any kind, physical violence or bullying against another person, animal, or property is strictly not allowed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><b> No unexcused absences - <\/b>Students are expected to communicate their whereabouts proactively to their Overseas Educator: \u201cmissing person\u201d protocols are exhaustive, cumbersome, and emotionally trying for all parties involved.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Level Two<\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><b> I will not engage in unsanctioned activities, harmful behaviors, nor break the law - <\/b>This includes riding (as a passenger or pilot) on motorcycles, ATVs, and mopeds; participating in unsanctioned adventure activities (such as skydiving or bungee jumping, etc.); nor ignoring curfews set by the Overseas Educators.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><b> I will challenge myself culturally, personally, and emotionally - <\/b>This includes full participation in all aspects of the program as well as adherence to the technology policy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li><b> I will abide by all group agreements - <\/b>Group agreements are created by students and Overseas Educators during in-country orientation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li><b> I will treat myself and others with respect - <\/b>This includes treating all members of my group, local contacts, and others I encounter with respect while traveling,\u00a0 regardless of race, culture, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. 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