Section 10-029.  Foreign Exchange Students
Foreign exchange students will be allowed to attend USD 263 schools in accordance with the following provisions:

1.                  A maximum of 3 foreign exchange students may be enrolled at Mulvane Senior High School at one time.  Admission to the other buildings under a Foreign Exchange program must be recommended by the Superintendent of Schools and approved by the Board of Education.

2.                  The placing of foreign exchange students shall be on a first come first enrolled basis, with no more than 1 student per individual foreign country at one time.  If application is made by 2 students from the same foreign country, and the other vacancies are filled, then the first student applying will be given preference in enrollment. If the other vacancies are not filled by Aug. 1, then the second student from the same country would be considered for enrollment.

3.                  All applications for enrollment must be filed with the high school Principal, who will determine the status of the applications.  Those students who cannot enroll but still wish to do so will be placed on a waiting list.

4.                  All applications for enrollment must be completed and filed with the high school Principal prior to the start of the school year. All records of grades, immunizations, and other required documents must be on file at the high school. If all required documents and records are not in order and timely filed, the student will not be allowed to enroll. No enrollments will be considered after September 20. Students must also be attending prior to the student count date set by KSDE.

5.                  A written and/or verbal test indicating a satisfactory proficiency level in the English language may be required by the high school Principal prior to the enrollment of the student.

6.         Foreign exchange students will not be allowed to graduate from Mulvane High School. They shall not participate in graduation exercises.

7.         Every effort shall be made by the high school Administration to ascertain that all placements regarding possible Foreign Exchange students in
            Mulvane Senior High School are conducted through legitimate and approved organizations.

8.         Foreign exchange students provide a rich resource of cultural experiences to students at Mulvane High School . In the event that space in
            classes is available at MHS, additional foreign exchange students could be recommended by the Building Principal to the Superintendent of
            Schools and Board of Education on an annual basis. Language proficiency should be determined and enrollment for the full year should be
            encouraged.

9.         Foreign exchange students are subject to all Board of Education policies.

            Approved by Board 8-22-05