It is expected that all members of the HKIS adult community will abide by the following principles for verbal and nonverbal, written and oral communication at HKIS.
- To promote a collaborative culture, students should directly communicate with their teacher if they have any questions or concerns pertaining to the course or interactions with the class.
- All communications demonstrate the assumption of good intent and the goal to be constructive.
- The tone of all communications demonstrates care, respect for others and sensitivity for diversity.
- Email is the preferred form of contact, unless an issue is urgent or would be better addressed through face-to-face or phone contact.
- Reasonable time is allowed for responses to communications.
- Confidentiality is respected.