Student Information 2016-2017

We thank you for choosing Basis, welcome you as you begin your studies, and wish you an enjoyable and enriching education experience. Basis is managed by a nonprofit organization. The guidelines presented in the following were determined by school administration and outline various aspects of our activities.
We in Basis feel it is important to maintain an atmosphere based on friendly and respectful relations, values that are the cornerstone of study. Acceptance and agreement with these values helps us maintain the unique qualities of the school.

Registration fee

A registration fee of NIS 400 is required to complete registration; this sum is not refundable in cases of cancellation/deferral of studies.
Tuition must be paid to ensure placement in the school. Without paid tuition, a place will not be kept for you.
Registration fees may be paid with a credit card.
In certain cases, the school will accept deferred cheques that can be deposited in advance during enrollment.

Tuition and other expenses

Annual tuition – NIS 11,000
Annual cost of materials - NIS 750
Up to ten payments are permissible.
Use of discharged soldier fund is permissible.
A list of materials and equipment will be posted in the beginning of the school year.

Suspension of studies

A student who wishes to suspend their studies must submit a written notification of this to the school secretary.
Students may renew their studies within two years of their planned interruption or pause. In order to do so, they must submit a written notification of this to the school secretary.
Students that have suspended study and now wish to renew it, after two consecutive years have already passed, will be considered on a case-by-case basis by school management and may be required to complete additional courses.

Cancellation of studies

Cancellation of studies (by students)

Students deciding to cancel their studies must submit a written notification of this to the school secretary.

Cancellation of studies (by school)

School management retains the right to cancel the studies of students based on academic achievements and/or conduct and/or inability to meet financial obligations and/or any other reason.
Notification to students that their studies have been cancelled will be submitted in written form and during a face-to-face meeting.
Students may appeal this decision, submitting their objection in written form within two weeks of being notified. This appeal will be discussed by school management.
If a student's appeal is denied, this decision is final and cannot be appealed a second time.

Refund in cases of suspended/cancelled studies

An enrolled student may cancel their registration within 14 days, excluding days of rest, prior to start of studies. In such cases, the enrolled student will be required to pay 5% of their tuition or NIS 100 – the lower sum of these two options. This cancellation policy is in keeping with the 2012 Consumer Protection Law (Transaction Cancellation) and/or any amendments made from time to time.
Regulations pertaining to cancelation of registration or studies can be reviewed at the student coordinators office.
Registration fees are not refundable in any case.
A student that has used their military discharge benefits to pay tuition will be refunded with a cheque to the IDF Discharged Soldiers Fund.

Regulations pertaining to refunding of tuition are also relevant in cases where studies have been stopped due to unsuitability, inappropriate conduct, or actions not in keeping with school values.

Scholarships
The Basis Association, responsible for running the Basis School, provides student scholarships subject to scholarship regulations and the association's specific considerations.
For additional information regarding scholarships, please contact the student coordinator.

Vacations and non-attendance
The school year and vacation days will be published on the school website in the beginning of the academic year. Lack of attendance on days that are not scheduled vacation days will not entitle students for a refund of tuition.

Communication with students
Correspondence to students will be sent to the last address entered into the school database.

Announcements made by teachers or school representatives during class are considered official notifications whether students are present or not.
Students are responsible for notifying the school regarding any change of contact information (address, phone number, email, etc.).

Regulations and class cancellations

Students must come to classes on time, keep to their schedule, and prepare and submit their assignments on time, as determined by teacher and/or school management.
Students that are late to class may not participate in that class.
Announcements of class cancellations will be sent to students by the school secretary or via the school website.
One canceled class does not cancel the rest of the lessons scheduled for that day.
Recesses between classes are already included in each day's schedule.
Recess or breaks during class will be decided on by the teacher.
Classes in Basis start on time. Please conduct yourself accordingly.
Students must provide notice in advance to the student coordinator if they intend to miss class.
A student that misses more than three classes in a course will not be permitted to complete that course during that school year.

Academic obligations and assignments

In some classes, students will be assigned certain tasks or assignments.
Completing these assignments and submitting them on time is mandatory.
Students are each provided an assessment of their academic performance at the end of semester by the study track director.

Code of conduct

· Students are required to maintain school property.
Student works may be stored only in the areas allocated to storage.
No one may move another student's work without a faculty member present.
No animals are allowed on school premises.
Students must not perform or exhibit work using the Basis School name without the prior consent of the school.
Smoking is allowed (although discouraged) only in the open spaces assigned as smoking areas.
No food is permitted in classrooms. No food is permitted in workshops and labs.
When materials and equipment are used, students are responsible for returning them on time and in the condition in which they received them.
Students are required to maintain the cleanliness of their immediate environment. Food leftovers, bottles and cigarette butts must be disposed of properly, both in the school buildings and grounds.
Phones and devices may not be used at all during classes, in the library, workshops or labs.
All workshop activities must adhere to safety regulations. Work shoes and appropriate dress are mandatory. The safety regulations will be posted in the beginning of each academic year.

At all times students are expected to conduct themselves in a reasonable and orderly manner with due regard for the dignity of others – teachers, fellow students, and employees, the institution itself and its administrative staff. Students must meet the Basis standards of honesty and trustworthiness, and respect school property.

Academic progression requirements

Students are required to complete their academic requirements each school year.
Students may advance to their next year of schooling only after completing the obligations of the previous year. Any deviation from this policy requires special authorization from the study track director and artistic director.
Basis may notify students of its decision to cancel, continue and/or require the completion of additional courses or repeating certain courses to allow students to renew their studies the following year.

Eligibility for Basis School certification
Students will be eligible for Basis certification after successfully completing their academic requirements and meeting financial obligations to the school.

Workshops, labs and storage lockers

Workshops, labs and storage lockers are at the disposal of students.
The hours in which workshops, photography labs and storage lockers are open will be posted in the beginning of the school year.
Workshop/lab trustees must be present during all activity on these premises.
All workshop activities must adhere to safety regulations.
Materials and equipment may be loaned to students for a predetermined amount of time, after students sign a form that specifies when materials/equipment will be returned.
Students that loan equipment must return it in good condition, clean, and within the specified period.
Students that have failed to return equipment are required to buy replacements and/or reimburse the school.

Library

The school library is for student use.
Library hours will be posted in the beginning of the school year.
Reading materials may be reviewed on library premises only, and no materials may be removed or taken out.
The librarian's instructions must be followed.
Students must maintain the cleanliness and quiet of the library.
No foods or beverages are permitted in the library (apart from water).
All mobile phones must be turned off prior to entering the library.
Books and reading materials must be returned to carts (not the shelves) after use. No books may be left on tables.
Readers are responsible for preserving the condition and cleanliness of books.
Students that return books in dirty or torn condition will be required to pay to replace them.

Intellectual rights/privacy and confidentiality

No stills photos and/or video footage of classes may be distributed, including presentations or any other school event, without express authorization of the school.
Basis retains the right to use students' works completed as assignments during the school year for publication in the school website, media or any other marketing materials without requiring students' approval during and after completion of their studies. Any publication of works will be based exclusively on school considerations.

Insuring student works
The Basis School insurance policy does not cover student works lost to theft, fire, or any other damage incurred during the school year or exhibitions. Students are responsible for ensuring their works if they choose to do so.