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
- 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.
- Responses to communications should be answered within 48 hours, Monday to Friday.
- Confidentiality is respected.