Good morning, everyone. Welcome to the International Language Centre for the 2000-2001 academic year. We hope this year will be a year of success for you. Now let me give you a quick rundown of our calendar for the first quarter.
The orientation for new students will be held next Thursday, August 31. September 4 will be our holiday, that is Labour Day, so there will be no school on that day. The first day of class will be on Tuesday, September 5. About one month later, there will come another holiday, Thanksgiving Day. That's October 9. There is no school on that Monday. November 9 will be our last day of class. That's Thursday. The following day will be exam day. Please remember that's November 10 and be prepared for the examination.
I'd like to tell you that regular attendance at this school is necessary in all classes and lectures. We expect at least 90% attendance. Attendance is taken by each subject teacher. You know, you cannot succeed in school if attendance is irregular. Absences of 20% or more will result in students being placed on probation for one quarter. Continued absences may result in the students being required to withdraw from the school.
It's our expectation you will all grow to realise your full potential and contribute your talents to this year's activities.