Marketing and Public Relations
2. Discuss transportation to optional/social events.
3. Discuss expectations regarding notifying host family about student’s location and schedule.
4. Discuss notice required for a ride, arriving after dark, using a ride service, riding with friends, etc.
5. Discuss who pays for entertainment, food, hotels and transportation, if student travels with family for vacation.
(Student ages 16-17 must fill out a Travel Permission Form, signed by parents in home country, prior to travel alone with
friends or with Host Family if out of the Northwest.)
1. Discuss student’s schedule and approximate times they will be leaving and arriving home.
2. Minor students: Required to inform Homestay Family of their exact whereabouts at all times. Students must provide
name, cell phone number and address of where they are, and who they will be with, while away from the family.
Note: Smoking in Washington is illegal prior to the age of 21.
Smoking is NOT allowed on the property and NOT allowed inside the home.
Smoking is allowed outside, in this area:
Smoking is allowed inside, in this area:
1. Discuss schedule for student cleaning the bathroom.
2. Discuss schedule for student cleaning their own room.
ELECTRONICS and HOME SYSTEMS
(Discuss the following topics as needed, regarding usage, quiet hours, ethical concerns, safety, conservation, etc.)
1. Students are responsible to pay for any damages to the home or property. Student pays the host home directly for
damages. Please notify the Homestay Office if damages occur.
2. Review the room, bathroom, and kitchen for any current damages. A recommended practice is to take photos
and/or make a list of the current condition of the room/property.