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TRAVEL PROGRAM continued
● One weekend SGIS team event with preparation
● Bern walking tour with visit to the Einstein Museum and bear pit
● Château Chillon in Montreux
● Basel and the Fondation Beyeler
● The International Olympic Museum in Lausanne
● Fribourg and environs
Integrated School Trips
The College offers structured, school-organized travel to expose students to a variety of cultural, scientific, environmental and historical sites across Europe. Whenever possible, these trips are integrated into the curriculum, enriching the academic program, the learning process and students’ understanding of the world in which they live and will lead. Details on the planned travel program for the academic year are outlined below in the section on guidelines for budgeting (page 27-28) and at www.njc.ch.
Independent Travel
Independent travel is a privilege that is earned. It inspires confidence, personal discovery, strong friendships and maturity. Following the first report card, students are permitted, with guidance from the school, to organize a trip and travel independently of the College in small groups for a maximum of three weekends per semester provided that:
● Students are acting in accordance with the Behavioural and Travel Policies and College expectations
● Parental permission is provided
● Students submit a proposed travel plan and itinerary to the Head of School
● Permission of the Head of School is granted
● Attendance at class and school meetings has been met
For Parents and Family Members
Family members are always welcome at the College. Many choose to visit during the planned optional Parents' Weekend or join faculty and students on the annual, one-week ski/board excursion to Zermatt between semesters in late January. Attending graduation in June is another popular time to visit!
COLLEGE REGULATIONS
Neuchâtel Junior College expects students to conduct themselves online and offline in a manner befitting the good reputation that Canadian students hold in Neuchâtel and elsewhere in Western Europe. Courtesy, sensitivity, and respect for others result in a happy College community and a successful integration of the students into the town of Neuchâtel. Details on all of the College’s policies and procedures, including the Attendance Policy, are outlined in the “Academic, Behavioural, Travel and Disciplinary Policies and College Expectations” document, distributed to enrolled students and parents through the Pre-Departure Handbook. In addition, enrollment requires that parents and students sign a Code of Behaviour. Please note at this time the following regulations:
1. Attendance at all classes is mandatory.
2. Smoking or vaping is not permitted on College property or immediate vicinity, nor on school
trips.
3. Possession or use of illegal drugs is forbidden.
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