At Pattison School, any registered student under the age of 19 is required to have a Canadian custodian by Canadian law. An authorized custodian for Pattison School will provide the supervision and care that a parent would provide to the students. Being a custodian can be a most interesting and rewarding experience for a Canadian family.
An authorized custodian for Pattison School students is expected to meet the qualification criteria, to assume the responsibilities, and to comply with relevant school policy.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Be patient, caring and love children
- Canadian Permanent Resident or Canadian citizen
- Over 25 years old
- Flexible schedule to assume the custodian responsibilities
- Canadian Criminal Record Check
- To provide a Notarized copy of the standard “Custodianship Declaration” form
- 90% of residence time in Canada
RESPONSIBILITIES
- On-going communication with homestay family
- Bi-weekly visit to the student’s homestay family
- To assure the homestay family assume their duties
- On-going communication with school regarding student supervision and care
- Monitoring student bi-weekly reports
- Attendance at school meetings regarding student performance (absence, travel, fieldtrip, academic issues, personal issues, etc.)
- Attendance at PHS parent-teacher meetings/events
- On-going communication with parents
- To assure the student’s Medical Insurance coverage and premium payment is up to date
- To assure the student’s Study Permit and Canadian Visa is up to date