Video and Quiz | Homestay California

Today's Date*
Host Parent 1 Legal Name*
Host Parent 2 Legal Name
Email Address*
Phone*
Did you watch the Ameristudent Host Family Orientation 2017-2018 Video?*
- Yes
- No
How is the stipend paid?*
- Twice per month
- At the completion of the month on the 31st
- In advance of each month
- At the completion of the month, before the 7th of the following month
What happens if the student stays a partial month?*
- The whole month is paid
- No stipend is paid
- The month is prorated per night
What happens if the arrives in the middle of August? Or departs on the 3rd of June?*
- No stipend is paid
- The whole month is paid
- The month is prorated per night
What are the requirements for the host family monthly report?*
- Is required to be completed once a quarter by the host parent
- Is optional, but helpful for the student's native parents
- Is required to be completed once a month by the host parent
What are the requirements for meals?*
- Host pays or provides all meals
- No meals are provided
- Host will provide 3 meals a day and student will pay for school lunch
What transportation needs to be provided for the student by the host family?*
- All school related transportation
- No transportation is required
- All transportation anywhere the student wants to go
What are the requirements for students to travel?*
- They must travel with an approved adult over 25 with 14 day notice and 30 days if leaving the US
- Students can travel anytime at any age
- If the student submits a travel form, he can travel alone at any age
What is the best way for the student to learn about your home?*
- Let them ask only if they need help
- Show them where everything is and don't assume they know how to use anything
- Let them explore for themselves
What is another program safety procedure while hosting a student?*
- We do once a year home visits
- We run a background check every 5 years
- We do occasional home visits several times a year
Host family will receive a 1099 for the amount of the stipend that is received*
- True
- False
What should a host parent do if there are behavior or academic issues?*
- Assume that the behavior is cultural and the student will adjust on his/her own
- Contact the local Ameristudent representative
- Wait until the issues become large enough and then contact Ameristudent
What is acceptable to help the student by signing a contract on the student's behalf?*
- Cell phones
- Gym Memberships and Cell Phone contracts only
- It is never acceptable to sign any contracts on behalf of the student
- Bank Accounts
Do you have any additional questions about anything not covered in the Orientation or in the Handbook? If so, please list your questions here. We will reply to you promptly.