!Miami%derives%its%name%from%the%Na1ve%American%word%“Mayami”,%which%means%“%Big%Water”%and%it%is%located%in%the%southeastern%part%of%the%United%States.%Miami%was%a%popular%des1na1on%for%Pirates%like%Blackbeard%and%others%to%bury%their%treasures.%Miami%is%also% known% as% “% America’s% Riviera”% thanks% to% the% subtropical% climate,% extensive% vegeta1on% and% pris1ne% beaches.%Miami% is% an%important%center%and%leader%in%finance,%commerce,%culture,%media,%entertainment,%the%arts%and%interna1onal%trade.%!!In%2008,%Forbes%magazine%ranked%Miami%as%“America’s%Cleanest%City”,% for% its%yearPround%good%air%quality,%vast%green%spaces%with%more%than%800%parks,%clean%drinking%water%and%clean%streets.%Miami%was%ranked%as%the%richest%city%in%terms%of%purchasing%power.%Thanks% to% its% sunny%weather,%Miami%offers% countless%outdoor%ac1vi1es,%making% it%one%of% the%world’s% top%des1na1ons% for%water%sports.%Its%home%to%the%Miami%HEAT,%NBA%champions%in%2006,%2012%and%2013.%Miami’s%South%Beach%has%been%ranked%the%#1%beach%in%the%United%States%by%the%Travel%Channel.%!!ExchangeMate%USA%places%students% in%10%MiamiPDade%County%Public%Schools.%This% is%an%A%school%district%and%all% schools%offer%a%wide%range%of%academic%and%extraPcurricular%ac1vi1es.%Miami%is%a%very%big%city%with%lots%of%things%to%do,%great%shopping,%restaurants%and%very%beau1ful%beaches.%The%weather% is%warm%and%humid%for%the%most%part%of% the%year,%with%a% few%cold%days%during%winter.%There%is%always%something%going%on%in%Miami,%specially%related%to%sports%and%music.%Miami%has%a%very%influent%Hispanic%popula1on,%therefore%most%host%families% in%Miami%come%from%a%Hispanic%background%and%speak%both%English%and%Spanish%at%home.%This% is%a%bilingual%program%as%students%will%be%in%contact%with%both%English%and%Spanish%on%a%daily%basis.%%!

FUN$FACTS$!• The%first%suntan%lo1on%was%invented%in%Miami%Beach.%

• The%only%Everglades%ecoPsystem%in%the%world%is%in%Miami.%

• Miami%has%more%than%800%parks%and%is%the%only%city% in%the%United%States%that% is%bordered%by%two%separate%Na1onal%Parks%–%Biscayne%Na1onal%Park%and%Everglades%Na1onal%Park.%

• Miami%has%the%largest%Art%Deco%building%collec1on%in%the%World%(800+%buildings)%%

• Miami%has%the%largest%cruise%ship%port%in%the%world.%

• Miami%Beach%is%a%manPmade%island%that%was%once%a%Coconut%Grove%Planta1on.!

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!!!!Located%in%one%of%Miami’s%most%beau1ful%districts,%Coral%Gables%Senior%High%School%opened%its%doors%in%1950%and%has%maintained%its% level%of%performance%for%over%60%years.%Coral%Gables%High%school%has%been%ranked%as%high%as%5th% in% the%United%States%by%the%College%Board%for%having%one%of%the%highest%percentages%of%students%passing%Advanced%Placement%(AP)%exams.%Coral%Gables%High%School%was%one%of%only%twelve%high%schools%in%the%na1on%to%win%the%Siemens%Founda1on’s%Award%for%Advanced%Placement.%It%also%ranks%221st%in%Newsweek’s%Top%1,000%U.S.%Schools.%With%the%support%the%Southern%Associa1on%of%Colleges%and%Schools%(SACS),%the%school’s%dual%enrollment%program%with%Florida%Interna1onal%University%and%MiamiPDade%College%has%expanded%to%over%24%college%level%courses%offered%on%campus.%Every%year%Coral%Gables%High%School%students%win%the%most%pres1gious%scholarships,%including%the%Gates%Millennium,%Posse,%Na1onal%Merit,%and%Silver%Knight,%over%$35%million%the%past%five%years.%The%extensive%athle1c%program,%including% the% powerhouse% Badminton% team,% is% ranked% 6th% in% the% District% with% 100%% of% gradua1ng% athletes% admiied% to% postPsecondary%ins1tu1ons.!!Number$of$Students:%3300%Grades:%9%P12%Mascot:%Cavaliers%School$colors:%Crimson%and%Grey%Foreign$Languages:%Chinese,%(Mandarin),%French,%German,%Italian%and%Spanish.%Fine%Arts:%Band,%Ceramics,%Chorus,%Dance,%Drama,%Drawing,%IB%Theater,%Pain1ng,%Video%and%Film%Produc1on.%Sports:%American%Football,%Badminton,%Basketball,%Baseball,%Bowling,%Cross%Country,%Golf,%Soccer,%Swimming,%Solball,%Tennis,%Track%&%Field,%Volleyball,%Water%Polo%and%Wrestling.%School$website:%www.coralgablescavaliers.org% !

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CORAL$GABLES$SENIOR$HIGH$SCHOOL

!Founded%in%1998,%Dr.%Michael%M.%Krop%High%School%is% located%in%northeastern%Miami%and%offers%a%rigorous%academic%program.%For%ten%years,%the%school%has%created%a%tradi1on%of%excellence%that%inspires%success%in%all%areas%of%the%school.%Krop’s%success%is%evidenced%by%the%schools%high%ra1ng%from%the%State%of%Florida,%ranking%among%the%top%100%Florida%High%Schools%by%the%U.S%News%and%World%Report,% and% its% 6th% place% ranking% from% the% College% Board% for% students’% Advanced% Placement% (AP)% test% scores.% Yearly,% its% seniors%garner%approximately%$8%million%in%college%scholarships%and%are%admiied%to%the%na1on’s%top%universi1es%and%Ivy%League%schools.%At%Krop,%students%are%also%provided%with%opportuni1es%to%engage% in%almost%50%different%clubs%and%groups%serving%as%extraPcurricular%ac1vi1es.%Krop%is%also%the%home%of%the%STAR%Academy,%the%school’s%visual%and%performing%arts%program.%It%provides%classes%in%dance,%drama,%vocal%and%instrumental%music,%visual%arts,%and%television%produc1on.!!Number$of$Students:%3020%Grades:%9%P12%Mascot:%Lightning%School$colors:%Black,%Purple,%Silver%Foreign$Languages:%French,%Italian%and%Spanish.%Fine$Arts:%Drama,%Dance,%Music,%Visual%and%Performing%Arts.%Sports:%American%Football,%Badminton,%Baseball,%Basketball,%Bowling,%Cross%Country,%Golf,%Soccer,%Solball,%Swimming,%Tennis,%Track%&%Field,%Volleyball,%Water%Polo%and%Wrestling,%School$website:%hip://mkhs.dadeschools.net/%

!!!!!Felix%Varela%Senior%High%School%is%located%in%southwestern%Miami.%The%school%opened%to%students%in%the%fall%of%1999,%and%since%then%has% been% dedicated% to% crea1ng% a% quality% learning% environment%which% embraces% innova1ve% technology% and% instruc1onal% rigor% to%meet%everyday%challenges%by% incorpora1ng%relevant%community% issues,%global%advancements,%and%expecta1ons%for%high%academic%achievement% into% the% curriculum.% At% Felix% Varela,% students% are% empowered% to% know% they% can% succeed% in% Miami’s% diverse% and%dynamic%community.%Amongst%the%student%graduates,%over%85%%move%on%to%a%university%and/or%college%seqng.%The%school%boasts%a%challenging%curriculum%and%number%of%unique%learning%opportuni1es.%!Number$of$Students:%3460%Grades:%9%P12%Mascot:%Viper%School$colors:%Green,%Black,%and%Silver.%Foreign$Languages:%French,%German,%Italian,%Japanese%and%Spanish.%Fine$Arts:%Band,%Ceramics,%Dance,%Drama,%Drawing,%Jazz,%Marching%Band,%Pain1ng,%Photography%and%Television%Produc1on.%Sports:%American%Football,%Badminton,%Baseball,%Basketball,%Bowling,%Cross%Country,%Golf,%Soccer,%Solball,%Swimming,%Tennis,%Track%&%Field,%Volleyball,%and%Wrestling.%School$website:%hip://www.varelahighschool.org%

DR.$MICHAEL$M.$KROP$HIGH$SCHOOL

FELIX$VARELA$SENIOR$HIGH$SCHOOL

!!G.%Holmes%Braddock%Senior%High%School%provides% students%with%a% variety%of% academic%programs% including% the%Cambridge%Global%Studies%Academy%(CGSA),%the%Informa1on%Technology%Magnet%(IT)%,%and%MiamiPDade%County’s%innova1ve%iPrep%program.%The%school%also%offers%Advanced%Placement%(AP),%honors,%and%honors%giled%courses%in%every%discipline%as%well%as%na1onally%recognized%Naval%Junior%Reserve%Officer%Training%Corps%(NJROTC).%In%addi1on%to%magnet%programs,%Braddock%Senior%High%School%is%also%a%Visual%and%Performing%Arts%Des1na1on%School.%Braddock’s%Visual%and%Performing%Arts%academy%has%four%key%subjects:%Art,%Instrumental%Music,%Dance%and%theater.%G.%Holmes%Braddock%High%School%encourages%student%involvement%in%many%clubs%and%extracurricular%ac1vi1es.!!Number$of$Students:%3300%Grades:%8%P12%Mascot:%Bulldogs%School$colors:%Royal%Blue%and%Grey%Foreign$Languages:%American%Sign%Language,%French,%Italian,%Japanese%and%Spanish.%Fine%Arts:%Arts,%Band,%Dance,%Instrumental%Music%and%Theater.%Sports:%American%Football,%Badminton,%Basketball,%Baseball,%Bowling,%Cross%Country,%Golf,%Soccer,%Solball,%Swimming,%Tennis,%Track%&%Field,%Volleyball,%Water%Polo%and%Wrestling.%School$website:%hip://ghbraddock.dadeschools.net%!

G.$HOLMES$BADDOCK$SENIOR$HIGH$SCHOOL

!!Located% in%West% Kendall,% John%A.% Ferguson% Senior%High% School% opened% in% 2003.% It% provides% an% academic% experience% through% a%career%academy%model.%This%model%emphasizes%career%and%technical%educa1on,%cri1cal%thinking,%and%intercultural%understanding%to%prepare%students%to%meet%the%demands%of%the%global%economy%and%future%work%force.%Ferguson%is%also%a%cer1fied%Magnet%Program%School%and%offers%a%full%IB%program.%Yearly,%Ferguson%students%are%awarded%over%$6.8%million%in%scholarships.%Many%graduates%have%taken% these% scholarships% to% some% of% the% finest% worldPclass% universi1es% such% as% Yale,% Harvard,% Cornell,% Boston% College,% The%university%of%Pennsylvania,%John%Hopkins,%NYU,%The%University%of%Chicago,%Brown,%MIT,%and%The%University%of%Boston%among%others.%Ac1vi1es%and%athle1cs%also%play%a%vital%role%in%the%success%of%the%school’s%programs.%Students%who%par1cipate%in%the%performing%arts%at%Ferguson%have%staged%produc1ons%locally%and%na1onally%and%the%school%has%been%ranked%third%in%the%country%for%its%athle1c%programs.%!Number$of$Students:%4250%Grades:%9%P12%Mascot:%Falcon%School$colors:%Black%and%Silver%Foreign$Languages:%French,%Italian%and%Spanish%Fine$Arts:%Arts,%Band,%Choirs,%Crea1ve%Photography,%Dance,%Digital%Audio,%Film%Studies,%IB%Photography,%Jazz%and%Marching%Band.%Sports:%American%Football,%Badminton,%Baseball,%Basketball,%Bowling,%Cross%Country,%Diving,%Golf,%Soccer,%Solball,%Track%&%Field,%Tennis,%Volleyball,%Swimming%and%Wrestling,%School$website:%hip://fergusonhs.org%!

JOHN$A.$FERGUSON$SENIOR$HIGH$SCHOOL

!!!Miami%Palmeio%Senior%High%School%is%located%in%the%Village%of%Pinecrest%in%southeastern%MiamiPDadeCounty.%Palmeio%is%na1onally%recognized% senior% high% school% and% a% beacon% of% student% achievement.% The% school% offers% a% challenging% academic% program,%while%providing% s1mula1ng%coursework% for% students%of% all% academic% levels.%Over%140% faculty%members%are% con1nually%developing%and%implemen1ng%programs%to%meet%the%needs%of%the%school’s%diverse%popula1on,%currently%offering%290%curses%for%students%to%choose%from.%Palmeio%students%regularly%earn%awards%in%a%wide%range%of%areas,%from%athle1cs%to%the%fine%arts.%Addi1onally,%over%94%%of%Palmeio%graduates%are%admiied%in%a%fourPyear%or%twoPyear%college%programs.%The%school%also%provides%a%mul1tude%of%clubs%and%honor%society%courses%to%meet%its%students%body%diverse%interests.!!Number$of$Students:%3000%Grades:%9%P12%Mascot:%Panther!School$colors:%Columbia%blue%and%white.%Foreign$Languages:%French,%German,%Italian,%Japanese%and%Spanish.%Fine$Arts:%Band,%Ceramics,%Chorus,%Dance,%Drama,%Orchestra,%Pain1ng,%Photography,%Video%and%Film%Produc1on.%Sports:%Baseball.%Golf,%Golf,%Soccer%Solball,%Swimming,%Tennis,%Volleyball,%Wrestling,%and%Water%Polo%School$website:%hip://mpsh.dadeschools.net%!

MIAMI$PALMETTO$SENIOR$HIGH$SCHOOL

!!Miami%Killian%Senior%High%School% is%a%dynamic,%mul1Pcultural,%comprehensive%high%school%with%a%fullPrange%of%academic%offerings,%programs,%ac1vi1es%and% sports.%At% the% core%of%Killian’s% instruc1onal%prac1ces% is% a%belief% that% students% learn%best%when% they%are%ac1vely%involved%in%the%learning%process%and%have%a%variety%of%instruc1onal%approaches%and%coPcurricular%ac1vi1es%to%support%that%process.%The%innova1ve%iPrep%program%was%established%to%provide%students%with%a%technological%environment%and%opportuni1es%for%internships%and%community%based%projects%before%and%aler%gradua1on.%Killian%currently%boasts%27%clubs%and%honor%socie1es,%and%offers%over%35%sports%programs.%Killian%also%hosts%diverse%elec1ve%programs%such%as%Dance%Impulse,%Killian%Players%Drama,%“We%the%People”%Law%Studies,%Culinary%Arts,%Info%Technology%Academy,%Diversified%Career%Technology%and%JROTC.%!Number$of$Students:%3000%Grades:%9%P12%Mascot:%Cougar%School$colors:%Dark%Green,%and%Gold.%Foreign$Languages:%American%Sign%Language,%French%and%Spanish%Fine$Arts:%Arts,%Ac1ng,%Band,%Dance,%Drama,%Language%Arts,%and%Musical%Theater.%Sports:% American% Football,% Badminton,% Solball,% Basketball,% Baseball,% Bowling,% Cross% Country,% Golf,% Lacrosse% Soccer,% Swimming,%Tennis,%Track%&%Field,%Volleyball,%Water%Polo%and%Wrestling.%School$website:%hip://killian.dadeschools.net% !

MIAMI$KILLIAN$SENIOR$HIGH$SCHOOL

!Located% in% the% Kendall% area% of% Miami,% Miami% Sunset% Senior% High% School% embraces% its% rich% tradi1on% of% the% past% 30% years% and%con1nuously%strives%to%achieve%educa1onal%excellence%for%its%students.%Sunset%offers%a%rigorous%curriculum%including%four%Na1onal%Academy%Founda1on%(NAF)%career%themes%in%Engineering,%Finance,%Informa1on%Technology,%and%Hospitality%&%Tourism,%a%Medical%Magnet%with%strands% in%PrePMedicine,%Sports%Medicine%and%Allied%Medical%Science.%Addi1onal%careerPthemed%academics% include%Visual%&%Performing%Arts,%Early%Childhood%Educa1on,%Advanced%Global%Studies,%and%Law%&%Public%Services.%Students%are%exposed%to%a% variety% of% Science,% Technology,% Engineering,% and% Mathema1cs% (STEM)% skills% to% prepare% them% for% industries% that% are% in% high%demand%in%the%career%world.%Students%are%also%taught%by%highly%qualified%teachers%who%have%expert%knowledge%in%their%specialized%fields%related%to%their%academy%courses.%Sunset%competes% in%16%sports%at%the%varsity%and%junior%varsity% level.%The%school%has%won%FHSAA%championships%in%volleyball,%tennis,%soccer%and%bowling.!!Number$of$Students:%1900%Grades:%9%P12%Mascot:%Knight%School$colors:%Black,%Silver%and%Gold.%Foreign$Languages:%Italian%and%Spanish%Fine$Arts:%Chorus,%Dance,%Drawing,%Instrumental%and%Jazz%Ensemble,%Jazz,%Keyboard,%Marching%and%Symphonic%Band,%Pain1ng%and%Theater%Arts/Performance.!Sports:%Bowling,%American%Football,%Baseball,%Basketball,%Golf,%Soccer,%Solball%Tennis%and%Volleyball.%School$website:%hip://sunsethigh.dadeschools.net%

!!Ronald%W.%Reagan%Senior%High%School% is%a%comprehensive,% tradi1onal%high%school% located% in%the%Doral%area%of%Miami.%The%school%excels% academically% offering% students% a% range% of% academic% programs% as% well% a% wide% range% of% opportuni1es% for% elec1ve% and%extracurricular% ac1vi1es.% Ronald% Reagan% Senior% High% School% offers% a% challenging% academic% program%while% providing% s1mula1ng%coursework%for%students%regardless%of%their%academic%abili1es.%Currently,%students%choose%from%663%course%offerings%and%benefits%from%a%curriculum%that%offers%both%college%credit%and%collegePlevel%prepara1on%classes.%The%school%offers%AP% IGCSE% (Interna1onal%General%Cer1ficate%of%Secondary%Educa1on),%which%are% interna1onal%examina1ons%valid%across%the%world.%Through%these%courses,%students% are% giving%exposure% to% varied%methods%of% assessment,%with%par1cular% emphasis% on%development%of%wri1ng%and%higher%level%thinking%skills.%Most%importantly,%Reagan%offers%a%broad%and%enhanced%educa1on%that%prepares%students%to%excel%in%whatever%career%choice%they%choose%to%pursuit.%!Number$of$Students:%2100%Grades:%9%P12%Mascot:%Bison%School%colors:%Navy%Blue,%Forest%Green,%and%Gold.%Foreign$Languages:$Chinese%(Mandarin),%French%and%Spanish.%Fine$Arts:%Band,%Ceramic,%Chorus,%Dance,%Jazz%Ensemble%Orchestra,%Photography%and.%Theater.%Sports:%American%Football,%Baseball,%Basketball,%Soccer,%Solball,%Tennis%and%Volleyball.%School$website:%hip://reagandoral.dadeschools.net%

MIAMI$SUNSET$SENIOR$HIGH$SCHOOL

RONALD$W.$REGAN$SENIOR$HIGH$SCHOOL

!!!Southwest%Miami% Senior%High% School% is% a% leading% educa1onal% ins1tu1on% and% has% been% recognized% by% the%U.S.%News% and%World%Report%as%one%of% the% top%schools% in% the%na1on.%The%school% is% commiied%to%providing%challenging%educa1onal%opportuni1es% to%a%diverse%popula1on%of%learners.%Its%Business%Magnet%Program%has%been%recognized%na1onally%as%a%Magnet%School%of%Dis1nc1on%and%the% Academy% of% Finance,% has% also% been% recognized% by% the% Na1onal% Academy% Founda1on% (NAF)% as% one% of% seven% na1onwide%Dis1nguished% Academies.% Southwest% students% regularly% compete% and% earn% awards% in% regional% and% na1onal% events.% Recently,%business%students%competed% in% the%na1onal%DECA%compe11on%for%young% leaders%and%entrepreneurs%and%earned%over%$48,000% in%scholarship%funds.%Southwest%offers%a%challenging%academic%curriculum%delivered%by%a%dis1nguished%faculty.%Recently%recognized%for%having%one%of% the%highest%passing%rates% in% the%United%States%on%the%Advanced%Placement%Exams%(AP),%Southwest%prides% itself% for%offering%a%vast%curriculum%that%challenges%students%of%all%ability%levels.%!Number$of$Students:%3090%Grades:%9%P12%Mascot:%Eagles%School$colors:%Purple,%and%white.%Foreign$Languages:%French,%Italian,%Portuguese%and%Spanish.%Fine$Arts:%Arts,%Band,%Ceramics,%Dance,%Drama,%Film%&%Tv%Produc1on,%Guitar,%Photography,%Stagecral%and%Studio%Art%2D%&%3D.%Sports:% American% Football,% Badminton,% Baseball,% Bowling,% Basketball,% Cheerleading,% Cross% Country,% Soccer,% Solball,% Swimming,%Tennis,%Track%&%Field.%Volleyball%and%Wrestling.%School$website:%hip://sweagles.dadeschools.net%

SOUTHWEST$MIAMI$SENIOR$HIGH$SCHOOL

Being an Exchange Student is a wonderful thing. I have learned so many things during my exchange

year and I learned a lot about my personality. I did the Mix Program. I started my program in Orlando

and I had a wonderful time. My host family was very nice to me and I experienced the way to live with an

American family. At the beginning it was a big difference but after a while you get used to it and you

really enjoy it. They took me out a lot and I went with them to Universal Studios and Disney World about

every weekend as my host father worked for Disney. Going to school is a lot of fun too. The people from

school are all nice and very interested in you because you are unique at your school and they don't get to

meet so many foreign people. After 5 months I moved to Miami and my whole life changed again. I had

new people around me again and a new family too. But Miami is a big difference compared to Orlando

and I love both cities. I made really good friends in Miami too and I see them every weekend and we

always go to South Beach together So all in all it is a wonderful thing to be an Exchange Student and you

can see your life from a whole different way. And you are the one who can decide what kind of experience

you are going to have. You can have a good or a bad experience it's all up to you to make the best out of it.

Use the time wisely because this time has a limit and the time home will be always there for you.

Sandro$S$Germany

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!Boise,'also'known'as'the'“City'of'Trees”,'is'the'capital'and'most'populous'city'of'Idaho'with'a'popula<on'of'approximately'220,000'people.'The'city' is'home'to'the'Boise'State'University' listed'by'the'U.S.'News'&'World'Report'as'one'of'the'top'up'andIcoming'schools'in'the'na<on'for'regional'universi<es.'Boise'State'College'of'Engineering'was'again'ranked'among'the'best'undergraduate'engineering'programs'in'the'na<on'by'the'U.S.'News'&'World'Report'in'its'“Best'Colleges'2013”'Guidebook'and'Rankings.'Boise'State'shares'the'No.'13'ranking'among'public'ins<tu<ons'and'is'<ed'for'the'No.'35'ranking'among'all'undergraduate'engineering'programs.'BSU'campus' is'also'home'to' the'Boise'State'Broncos' football' team,'a'major'city' landmark.'Other'cultural'and'sports'centers'in'the'area'include'the'Velma'V.'Morrison'Center'for'the'Performing'Arts'and'the'Taco'Bell'Arena.''!Boise'mountains'are'known'to'locals'as'the'Boise'foothills'and'are'some<mes'described'as'the'foothills'of'the'Rocky'Mountains.'A'number'of'recrea<onal'opportuni<es'are'available'in'Boise,'including'extensive'hiking'and'biking'in'the'foothills'as'well'as'fishing,'swimming' and' raWing' in' the' Boise' River.' The' Bogus' Basin' Ski' Area,' located' about' 16'miles' (26' km)' from' the' city' limits,' hosts'mul<ple' winter' ac<vi<es' such' as:' alpine' skiing,' snowboarding,' crossIcountry' skiing' and' snow' tubing.' The' cornerstone'mall' in'Boise,'Boise'Towne'Square'Mall,'is'also'a'major'shopping'a]rac<on'for'Boise,'Nampa,'Caldwell,'and'surrounding'areas.'!ExchangeMate'USA'places'students'in'all'4'Boise'Independent'High'Schools.'Boise'is'a'very'nice,'safe'and'friendly'city'with'a'li]le'bit'of'a'country'feel'to'it.'The'neighborhoods'are'very'American,'with'big'houses'si`ng'on'big'lots'of'land.'Boise'is'well'known'for'its' high' quality' of' life' and' the' numerous' ski' resorts' in' the' State.' The' area' experiences' four' dis<nct' seasons,'with' hot' and' dry'summers'and'cold'and'snowy'winters.'A' lot'of'people'are'year'pass'holders' to' the'ski'areas' in' the'city'surroundings,' therefore'winter'sports'is'a'big'part'of'their'lives.'During'the'rest'of'the'year'the'area'offers'many'outdoor'ac<vi<es'as'well.''

FUN$FACTS$!•! Boise'won'the'America’s'best'river'towns'<tle'in'2012'and'2013'by'Outside'Magazine;'One'of'the'top'20'towns'of'the'future'

by'Sunset'Magazine'and'Overall'winner'for'best'towns'in'2011'by'Outside'Magazine.'•! The'city'of'Boise'has'been'cited'by'publica<ons'like'Forbes,'Fortune'and'Sunset'for'its'quality'of'life.'•! Idaho'is'bordered'by'Washington,'Oregon,'Nevada,'Utah,'Wyoming,'Montana'and'Canada.'•! There'are'18'Ski'Resorts'in'Idaho,'including'the'Pres<gious'Sun'Valley'Ski'Resort,'a'downhill'paradise'located'about'3'hours'

from'Boise.'Sun'Valley'is'visited'every'year'by'many'celebri<es'including'Arnold'Schwarzenegger,'Tom'Hanks,'Oprah'Winfrey,'Steve'Miller,'Demi'Moore,'Clint'Eastwood,'Bruce'Willis,'Ashton'Kutcher,,'Jamie'Lee'Cur<s,'Jus<n'Timberlake,'Bill'Gates,'Tony'Robbins'and'many'others.!

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!!!Boise'Senior'High'School'is'one'of'four'public'high'schools'in'Boise,'Idaho.'It'is'the'oldest'one,'founded'in'1902'and'is'located'near'the'downtown'core.'Boise'High'School'offers'Advanced'Placement'and'Accelerated'Courses,'such'as:' 'Accelerated'Algebra'2,' Chemistry,' English' and' PreICalculus' and' 20'AP' courses' in' Arts,' English,' Foreign' Language,'Math,'Music' Science' and' Social'Science.'For'2013'Boise'High'School'was'ranked'384'out'of'27,000'high'schools'across'the'na<on'by'Washington*Post*magazine'for' exemplary' academic' rigor.' Newsweek'Magazine' has' also' ranked' Boise' High' School' in' every' top' na<onal' high' school' list'created,'topping'all'other'Idaho'schools.'Boise'High'baseball'team'was'ranked'38th'in'the'country'by'Baseball*America'and'the'Na<onal'High'School'Baseball'Coaches'Associa<on.'!Number$of$Students:$1470$$Grades:$10I12'Mascot:$Brave'School$colors:$White'and'Red'Foreign$Languages:$French,'German,'La<n'and'Spanish.'Fine$Arts:$ $Studio'Design,'Ceramics,'Drawing,'Mul<'Media'Design,'Pain<ng,'Yearbook'Produc<ons,'Theater'Arts,' 'Choir,'Concert'Band,'Guitar,'Jazz,'Marching'Band,$Music'Theory,'Orchestra'and'Piano.'Sports:$Baseball,' Basketball,' Soccer,' Cheerleading,' Cross' country,' Football,' Golf,' SoWball,' Tennis,' Track'&' Field,' Volleyball' and'Wrestling.'School$website:'www.boise.school.boiseschools.org'

Boise' Independent' School' District' is' a' na<onal' leader' in' AP' results.' The' District’s' Advanced'Placement' (AP)' Program' not' only' provides' challenging' collegeIlevel' coursework' for' high' school'students,' it' remains' the' model' for' the' State' and' na<on.' Students' in' the' Boise' School' District'con<nue' to' outperform' Idaho' as' a'whole' on' the' State’s' standardized' achievement' tests' in' every'subject.' In'2013,'all'schools'of'the'district'were'listed'among'the'best'schools'in'the'na<on'by'the'“Washington'Post”.'Only'nine'percent'of' the' schools' in' the' country'make' this'pres<gious' list' and'very'few'districts'have'all'their'schools'in'the'list.'!

Age$requirement:'14'to'18'years'old'

ESOL/ESL$classes:'No'

Sports:'Yes''

12th$grade$students:'Yes'

GraduaGon:'No'

Semester$Program:$Yes!

BOISE$HIGH$SCHOOL

!Borah'High'School'is'is'fully'accredited'by'the'Northwest'Associa<on'of'Schools.'It’s'a'culturally'diverse'high'school'that'is'home'to'41'different'language'groups.'Borah'students'can'choose'from'a'wide'array'of'Advanced'Placement'in'several'subject'areas.'The' school' is' recognized' for' its' academics' and' sports' programs' In' 2013'Borah'won' its' eleventh' state' <tle' in' basketball.' The'school’s' athle<c' facili<es' include' Bill'Wigle' Field' (former' home' to' several' minor' league' baseball' teams,' including' the' Boise'Hawks),'an' indoor'ba`ng'cage' facility,' synthe<cIrubber' track'and'several'other'fields'used' for'physical'educa<on'classes'and'extraIcircular'ac<vi<es.'!Number$of$Students:$1500'Grades:$10I12$$Mascot:$Lion'School$colors:$Green'and'Gold.'Foreign$Languages:'French,'Spanish,'German,'Japanese'and'La<n.$Fine$ Arts:$ Studio' Design,' Ceramics,' Drawing,' Crea<ve'Wri<ng,' Pain<ng,' Photography,' Theater,' Yearbook' Produc<on,' Concert'Band,' Marching' Band,' Guitar,' Orchestra,' Choir,' Instrumental' Ensemble,' Instrumental' Jazz' Ensemble,' Vocal' Jazz' Ensemble,'Percussion'Ensemble'and'Music'Theory.'Sports:$Basketball,'Soccer,'Football,'Cheerleading,'Dance'Team,'Golf,'SoWball,'Volleyball,'Cross'Country,'Track'and'Wrestling.'School$website:''www.borah.school.boiseschools.org'!

!!!Since'Capital'High'School'opened'in'1965,'the'“Home'of'the'Eagle'Pride”'has'sustained'a'tradi<on'of'outstanding'performance'in'academic'achievement,'ac<vi<es'and'athle<cs.'Capital'High'School'has'an'involved'student'body'that'par<cipates'in'promo<ng'school' pride' and' spirit,' involvement' in' clubs' and' ac<vi<es,' and' a' deep' understanding' and' acceptance' towards' each' other’s'unique'characteris<cs'and'personali<es.'The'impressive'staff'and'faculty'at'Capital'High'School'prove'to'be'their'core'strength,'validated'by'the'fact'that'85%'of'the'teaching'faculty'has'a'master’s'degree.'!Number$of$Students:$1310$Grades:$10I12$Mascot:$Golden'Eagle$School$colors:$Gold,'Silver'and'Black.'Foreign$Languages:$Deutsch,'French,'German,'La<n'and$Spanish.'Fine$Arts:$Ceramics,' Commercial' Arts,' Crea<ve'Wri<ng,' Drawing,' Pain<ng,' Photography,' Studio'Design,' Yearbook' Produc<on,'Choir,'Concert'Band,'Guitar,'Jazz'Ensemble,'Marching'Band,'Music'Theory'and'Orchestra.'Sports:$ Baseball,' Basketball,' Cross' Country,' Football,' Golf,' Lacrosse,' Soccer,' SoWball,' Swimming,' Tennis,' Track' and' Field' and'Wrestling.'School$website:'www.capital.school.boiseschool.org'

BORAH$HIGH$SCHOOL

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!!!Timberline'High'School'was'established'in'1998'and'is'located'southeast'of'Boise.'It’s'the'fourth'and'newest'high'school'in'the'Boise'School'District.'Timberline'prepares'students'to' live' in'a'changing'society'by'providing'a'challenging'curriculum,'diverse'programs,'and'a'sense'of'community.'The'majority'of'its'students'further'develop'their'individual'interests'through'par<cipa<on'in' clubs' and' extracurricular' ac<vi<es.' Timberline' offers' a' challenging' and' varied' academic' program' combined'with' top' level'sports'and'ac<vi<es.'The'boys’'baseball'team'won'the'state'championships' in'2013,'the'girls’'Varsity'Volleyball'team'won'the'school's' second'District'Title' in'Volleyball' in'2014'and' the'Timberline'Dance' team'won' the'MILITARY'compe<<on'over' spring'break/2014'at'the'Na<onal'compe<<on'in'Anaheim'California.'The'school'is'ranked'among'the'top'1500'high'schools'in'America'by'Newsweek'magazine.'!Number$of$Students:$1120'Grades:$10I12'Mascot:$Wolf'School$colors:$Royal'Blue,'Silver'and'Black.$$Foreign$Languages:$French,'German,'Japanese'and'Spanish.'Fine$Arts:$ $Ceramics,'Drawing,'Pain<ng,'Photo,'Studio'Design'art'3D,'Theater,'Yearbook'Produc<on,'Madrigal/Jazz'Choir,'Music'Theory,'Concert'Band,'Marching'Band,'Guitar,'Orchestra,' Instrumental' Jazz'Ensemble,'Vocal' Jazz'Ensemble,'Music'Theory'and'Video'Broadcast'Produc<on.'Sports:$ Baseball,' Basketball,' Cheerleading,' Cross' Country,' Dance,' Golf,' Hockey,' Football,' Lacrosse,' Soccer,' SoWball,' Skiing,'Swimming,'Tennis,'Track'&'Field,'Volleyball'and'Wrestling,'School$website:'www.<mberline.school.boiseschools.org'

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STUDENT$TESTIMONIAL

During this semester I spent in the USA I learned a lot about life. My

host family taught me how to overcome obstacles and find happiness

in things I never imagined. My family and I are very grateful for

everything my host family did for me and for this great experience I

will never forget - Matheus, Brazil

Matheus$N$Brazil

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FUN$FACTS$!•! The$Boston$University$Bridge$on$Commonwealth$Avenue$is$one$of$the$only$places$in$the$world$where$a$boat$can$sail$under$a$

train$passing$under$a$car$driving$under$an$airplane.$

•! Fenway$Park,$home$of$the$Boston$Red$Sox,$is$the$oldest$original$Major$League$Baseball$Park$sGll$in$use.$$

•! Boston$is$the$new$"TitleTown,$USA",$as$the$city's$professional$sports$teams$have$won$eight$championships$since$2001.$Boston$

has$teams$in$the$four$major$North$American$professional$sports$leagues$(Basketball,$Baseball,$American$Football$and$Hokey)$

plus$Major$League$Soccer.$•! Boston$is$called$a$"city$of$neighborhoods"$because$of$the$profusion$of$diverse$subsecGons;$the$city$Government's$Office$of$

Neighborhood$Services$has$officially$designated$23$neighborhoods.$

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!Boston$is$the$capital$and$largest$city"of$the$state$of$MassachuseVs,$in$the$United$States.$The$city$is$the$anchor$of$a$substanGally$

larger$metropolitan$area$called$Greater$Boston,$home$to$4.5$million$people$and$the$tenthYlargest$metropolitan$area$in$the$country.$

Greater$Boston$as$a$commuGng$region$is$home$to$7.6$million$people,$making$it$the$sixthYlargest$Combined$StaGsGcal$Area$in$the$

United$States.$$!The$City$of$Boston$hosts$over$12$million$annual$visitors$from$across$the$country$and$around$the$globe.$This$vibrant,$thriving$city$is$

renowned$for$its$cultural$faciliGes,$worldYclass$educaGonal$insGtuGons,$champion$sports$franchises,$as$well$as$its$place$at$the$very$

forefront$of$American$history.$ The$area$has$many$ colleges$ and$universiGes$ that$make$Boston$an$ internaGonal$ center$of$higher$

educaGon$and$medicine,$and$the$city$is$considered$to$be$a$world$leader$in$innovaGon$for$a$variety$of$reasons.$Boston$is$home$to$

Harvard$and$MIT$(MassachuseVs$InsGtute$of$Technology),$two$of$the$best$UniversiGes$in$the$country.$Boston's$economic$base$also$

includes$finance,$professional$and$business$services$and$government$acGviGes."!ExchangeMate$ USA$ places$ students$ in$ 3$ schools$ in$ the$ metropolitan$ area$ of$ Boston.$ They$ are$ located$ 30$ to$ 40$ min$ from$

Downtown$Boston.$These$schools$have$been$selected$because$they$are$located$in$very$beauGful$residenGal$areas,$really$nice$and$

safe$ neighborhoods,$ great$ communiGes$ and$ families,$ very$ good$ educaGon$ and$ easy$ access$ to$ downtown$ Boston$ by$ public$

transportaGon.$All$three$schools$were$listed$by$Newsweek$Magazine$among$the$top$schools$in$the$USA$in$2013.$The$weather$in$

Boston$varies$a$lot,$summers$are$typically$warm$to$hot,$rainy$and$humid,$while$winters$oscillate$between$periods$of$cold$rain$and$

snow,$with$cold$temperatures.$$!

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!!Chelmsford$High$School$is$part$of$a$central$campus$that$includes$4$of$the$town's$7$schools.$In$2007$the$school$went$through$an$

extensive$renovaGon.$The$renovaGons$included$a$complete$overhaul$of$all$exisGng$science$classrooms$as$well$as$the$construcGon$

of$a$second$science$wing,$new$ceilings$and$floor$Gles,$electrical$and$HVAC$upgrades,$and$a$1,000Yseat$stateYofYtheYart$Performing$

Arts$ Center$ (PAC).$ Further$ facility$ upgrades$ completed$ in$ 2008$ include$ new$ enclosed$ stairwells$ at$ the$ end$ of$ the$ two$ large$

classroom$wings$to$improve$building$flow$from$floor$to$floor,$as$well$as$a$renovated$library$media$center.$New$lockers$have$also$

been$installed$in$all$secGons$of$the$building.$In$addiGon$to$being$named$to$the$College$Board’s$AP$Honor$Roll$for$the$past$three$

consecuGve$years,$Chelmsford$High$School$rouGnely$receives$accolades$for$its$many$athleGc$teams,$and$fine$and$performing$arts$

programs.$ The$ athleGc$ teams$ from$ CHS$ compete$ in$ the$Merrimack$ Valley$ Conference$ and$ the$ football$ team$ won$ the$ 2007$

Eastern$MassachuseVs$Division$1A$Super$Bowl.$!Number$of$Students:$1600$Grades:$9$Y12$Mascot:$Lion$School$colors:$Maroon$and$White$

Foreign$Languages:$French$and$Spanish$Fine$ Arts:$AcGng,$ Art$ Porgolio,$ Studio$ Art,$ Band,$ Computer$ Graphics,$ Concert$ Choir,$ Guitar,$ Digital$ Photography,$Music,$ Jazz$

Studies,$Music$Theory,$Musical$Theatre.$

Sports:$ Baseball,$ Basketball,$ Cross$ Country,$ Field$ Hokey,$ Football,$ GymnasGcs,$ Ice$ Hockey,$ Lacrosse,$ Skiing,$ Soccer,$ Soiball,$

Swimming$and$Diving,$Track$&$Field,$Volleyball$and$Wrestling.$

School$website:$www.chelmsford.k12.ma.us$

Chelmsford$ Public$ Schools$ is$ located$ in$ the$ city$ of$ Chelmsford,$ 24$ miles$ (39$ km)$ northwest$ of$

downtown$ Boston.$ The$ town$ is$ 357$ years$ old$ and$ is$ primarily$ residenGal.$ The$ Chelmsford$ Public$

Schools$ is$ recognized$as$a$naGonal$ leader$ in$UDL$–$Universal$Design$ for$Learning.$Chelmsford$was$

among$46$school$districts$across$MassachuseVs$to$be$named$to$the$2012$AP$Honor$Roll.$The$basis$

for$ this$ disGncGon$ is$ increased$ AP$ scores$ and$ increased$ parGcipaGon.$ $ AddiGonally,$ Chelmsford$

Public$Schools$was$among$only$9$districts$on$the$list$to$have$received$this$honor$in$mulGple$years.$

Age$requirement:$14$to$17$years$old$

ESOL/ESL$classes:$No$

Sports:$Yes$$

12th$grade$students:$Yes$

GraduaFon:$No$

Semester$Program:$No!

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!GrotonYDunstable$Regional$High$School$was$built$ in$2003$and$has$stateYofYthe$art$ faciliGes.$GrotonYDunstable$fosters$academic$

and$ personal$ excellence$ in$ cooperaGon$with$ the$ community.$ Through$ an$ evolving$ curriculum,$ the$ school$ culGvates$ skills$ and$

amtudes$to$develop$a$spirit$of$inquiry,$the$disposiGon$to$adapt$to$changing$environments,$and$the$intrinsic$moGvaGon$to$become$

responsible,$contribuGng$ciGzens.$The$school$offers$a$wide$variety$of$AP$courses,$including:$Biology,$Calculus,$Chemistry,$English,$

Environmental$ Sciences,$ Physics,$ Spanish,$ StaGsGcs,$ Studio$Arts$ and$US$History.$ In$ 2012,$ the$GrotonYDunstable$RoboGcs$ Team$

(also$known$as$“The$Robotomies”)$made$ it$all$ the$way$ to$ the$semifinals$at$FIRST$RoboGcs$New$England$Regional$CompeGGon$

(FIRST$Y$For$InspiraGon$and$RecogniGon$of$Science$and$Technology).$!Number$of$Students:$870$Grades:$9$Y12$Mascot:$Crusade$School$colors:$Maroon,$White$and$Black$

Foreign$Languages:$French$and$Spanish.$Fine$Arts:$Studio$Art,$Ceramics,$Digital$Photography,$B&W$Photography,$Sculpture,$Collage$&$Mixed$Media,$Advanced$Collage$and$

Graphic$Design.,$"Sports:$Alpine$Skiing,$Baseball,$Basketball,$Cheerleading,$Cross$Country,$Field$Hockey,$Football,$Golf,$Ice$Hockey,$Lacrosse,$Soccer,$Soiball,$Swimming,$Tennis,$Track$&$Field$and$Volleyball.!School$website:$www.gdrsd.org

The$GrotonYDunstable$Regional$School$District$is$located$in$Groton$and$serves$the$community$of$both$

Groton$ and$ Dunstable,$ approximately$ 40$ miles$ (64$ km)$ northwest$ of$ downtown$ Boston.$ GrotonY

Dunstable$School$District$includes$one$high$school,$one$middle$school,$2$elementary$schools$and$one$

preschool.$ $The$school$district$ in$cooperaGon$with$the$parents$and$the$community$ is$commiVed$to$

providing$the$best$possible$educaGon$for$each$student.$GrotonYDunstable$High$Schools$was$listed$in$

the$Newsweek$Magazine$among$the$top$schools$in$the$naGon$in$2013.$"

Age$requirement:$14$to$18$years$old$

ESOL/ESL$classes:$No$

Sports:$Yes$$

12th$grade$students:$Yes$

GraduaFon:$Yes$

Semester$Program:$Yes!

GROTONLDUNSTABLE$R.$HIGH$SCHOOL

!Hopkinton$High$School$provides$an$environment$where$each$student$is$challenged$in$an$atmosphere$that$promotes$intellectual$

development,$creaGvity$and$ inquiry.$The$emphasis$ is$placed$on$the$basic$skills:$math,$ reading,$wriGng,$ language,$science,$and$

social$ studies.$Hopkinton$also$offers$AP$ courses$ in$Arts,$Math,$ Science,$ Social$ Science,$English,$History$and$Foreign$ Language.$

Physical$ educaGon,$ computer$ instrucGon,$ art,$ music$ and$ extracurricular$ acGviGes$ comprise$ the$ balance$ of$ the$ educaGonal$

programs.$With$over$150$students$in$both$the$NaGonal$Honor$Society$and$the$Community$Service$Club,$students$understand$the$

value$ of$ academic$ excellence$ as$ well$ as$ the$ importance$ of$ individual$ character$ and$ service$ to$ their$ community.$ Newsweek$

Magazine$ranked$Hopkinton$HS$in$the$top$100$best$schools$in$the$naGon$and$2nd$in$the$state.$In$addiGon$to$stellar$performance,$

the$school$is$aestheGcally$beauGful$and$offers$a$state$of$the$art$athleGc$center,$fitness$facility$and$performing$arts$stage.$"!Number$of$Students:$1050$Grades:$9$Y12$Mascot:$Hillers$School$colors:$Green$and$White$

Foreign$Languages:$French$and$Spanish$Fine$ Arts:$ Band,$ Orchestra,$ Chorus,$ Drama,$ Art,$ PainGng/Drawing,$ Ceramics,$ Studio$ Art,$ Digital$ Imaging,$ Flash$ AnimaGon,$

Computer$Art,$Graphic$Design,$Photography,$AnimaGon,$Fashion/TexGle$Design$and$Drama."Sports:$ Baseball,$Basketball,$ Cheerleading,$Cross$Country,$ Football,$Golf,$Hockey,$ Lacrosse,$ Soccer,$ Soiball,$ Swimming,$ Tennis,$

Track$&$Field,$Volleyball$and$Wrestling.$

School$website:$www.hopkinton.k12.ma.us"

!Hopkinton$Public$School$District$is$located$in$the$city$of$Hopkinton,$less$than$30$miles$(48$km)$west$of$

downtown$ Boston.$ The$ town$ is$ best$ known$ as$ the$ starGng$ point$ of$ the$ Boston$ Marathon,$ held$

annually$on$Patriots'$Day$in$April.$The$school$district$includes$one$high$school,$one$middle$school$and$

three$ elementary$ schools.$ Increasingly$ Hopkinton$ has$ become$ known$ as$ one$ of$ the$ beVer$ school$

districts$ in$ the$ state.$ The$ community$ works$ together$ to$ efficiently$ provide$ the$ resources$ to$ keep$

Hopkinton$Public$Schools$as$a$highYperforming$district."

Age$requirement:$14$to$18$years$old$

ESOL/ESL$classes:$No$

Sports:$Yes$$

12th$grade$students:$Yes$

GraduaFon:$Yes$

Semester$Program:$Yes!

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The$City$of$Denver$is$the$largest$city$and$capital$of$Colorado.$Denver$is$the$second$most$educated$city$in$the$US$and$the$second$most$populous$county$ in$Colorado.$The$downtown$district$ is$ located$approximately$12$miles$ (19$km)$east$of$ the$foothills$of$ the$Rocky$Mountains.$Denver$is$nicknamed$the$Mile%High)City$because$its$official$elevaGon$is$exactly$one$mile$or$5,280$feet$(1,609.3$m)$above$sea$level.$With$less$water$vapor$in$the$air$at$this$alGtude,$the$sky$really$is$bluer$in$Colorado.!!The$state$of$Colorado$is$the$third$fastest$growing$state$in$the$United$States.$The$city$of$Denver$has$spent$more$than$8$billion$in$the$last$decade$on$new$aOracGons$including$building$three$new$sports$stadiums;$a$new$downtown$amusement$and$water$park;$a$new$worldQclass$ aquarium;$ three$ new$ art$museums;$ a$ new$ opera$ house$ and$ doubling$ the$ size$ of$ the$ Colorado$ ConvenGon$ Center.$Denver$ has$ the$ second$ largest$ performing$ arts$ complex$ in$ the$ naGon$ with$ 10$ theaters$ seaGng$ 10,000$ people$ for$ theatre,$symphony,$opera$and$ballet.$Denver$also$boasts$the$largest$city$park$system$in$the$country,$90$golf$courses$and$650$miles$of$paved$trails.$!ExchangeMate$USA$places$students$in$12$Denver$Public$Schools$Denver$has$four$disGnct$seasons,$with$hot$and$dry$summers$and$cold$and$snowy$winters.$The$schools$are$spread$out$in$the$city,$from$the$downtown$area$to$very$beauGful$residenGal$areas,$really$nice$and$safe$neighborhoods,$great$communiGes$and$families$and$very$good$educaGon.$Denver$has$a$good$public$transportaGon$system$ and$ students$ have$ easy$ access$ from$ any$ neighborhood$ to$ downtown.$ Denver$ offers$ many$ opportuniGes$ for$ outdoor$acGviGes$year$round.$Summer$acGviGes$include,$hiking,$biking,$horseback$riding,$kayaking,$hot$air$balloon$rides,$whitewater$raXing$among$many$others.$Winter$sports$include$skying,$snowboarding,$sledding$and$ice$skaGng.$Students$and$host$families$also$enjoy$siZng$by$the$fire$and$making$some$delicious$smores!!

FUN$FACTS$!!•! The$state$of$Colorado$ is$home$to$many$worldQclass$ ski$ resorts.$WorldQrenowned$ski$areas$such$as$Vail$and$Aspen$are$ just$a$ drive$away$from$Denver.$!

•! The$105th$meridian$west$of$Greenwich$passes$ through$Union$StaGon$and$ is$ the$ temporal$ reference$ for$ the$Mountain$Time$ Zone.$

• !The$sun$feels$warmer$in$Denver$because$you$are$closer$to$it.$• Denver$has$300$days$of$annual$sunshine,$more$annual$hours$of$sun$than$San$Diego$or$Miami.$• The$United$States$Air$Force$Academy$is$located$in$Colorado$Springs$(Douglas$County).$• The$largest$mineral$hot$springs$pool$is$located$in$Glenwood$Springs,$about$2$and$a$half$hours$from$Denver.$

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!Abraham$Lincoln$High$School$was$founded$in$1959$and$is$named$aXer$the$President$Abraham$Lincoln.$The$school$is$located$in$the$Harvey$Park$neighborhood$on$the$southwest$side$of$Denver.$Abraham$Lincoln$High$School$was$one$of$16$schools$naGonQwide$(one$of$4$in$Denver)$selected$by$the$College$Board$for$inclusion$in$the$EXCELerator$School)Improvement)Model$program$in$2007Q2008$school$year.$EXCELerator$ includes$a$college$prep$curriculum$designed$to$help$students$focus$and$succeed$in$college.$The$school$has$ a$ special$ relaGonship$ with$ the$ University$ of$ Denver.$ Each$ year$ DU$ invites$ Lincoln$ freshmen$ to$ the$ campus$ for$ tours,$workshops,$ and$ helps$ students$with$ planning$ a$ college$ preparatory$ high$ school$ class$ schedule.$ In$ 2005Q2006,$ Lincoln$ sent$ 11$graduaGng$seniors$ to$the$University$of$Denver.$Abraham$Lincoln$High$School$ is$also$proud$of$ its$ team$sport$achievements.$The$men's$soccer$team$was$state$runnerQup$in$2009$while$the$baseball$team$set$a$school$record$with$17$wins$in$2010.$Lincoln$Lancers$boys'$basketball$team$has$also$won$the$class$4A$Colorado$state$championship.$!Number$of$Students:$1900$Grades:$9$Q12$Mascot:$Lancers$School$colors:$Blue$and$Gray$Foreign$Languages:$French,$Italian,$Spanish$and$Chinese.$Fine$Arts:$Visual$arts,$Band,$DraXing,$MulGmedia,$Music$Theory,$Performing$Music,$Web$Design.!Sports:$Baseball,$Basketball,$Golf,$Soccer,$Swimming,$Tennis,$Track,$Cheerleading,$Cross$Country,$Football,$SoXball,$Volleyball$and$Wrestling.$School$website:$www.alhs.dps.schoolfusion.us$

ABRAHAM$LINCOLN$HIGH$SCHOOL

Age$requirement:$15$to$17$years$old$

ESOL/ESL$classes:$No$

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12th$grade$students:$No$

GraduaJon:$No$

Semester$Program:$Yes!

Denver$ Public$ Schools$ is$ committed$ to$meeting$ the$ educational$ needs$ of$ every$ student$ with$ great$schools$ in$every$neighborhood.$DPS'$goal$ is$to$provide$every$child$ in$Denver$with$rigorous,$enriching$educational$opportunities$from$preschool$through$high$school$graduation.$DPS$operates$185$schools,$including$ 35$ High$ schools.$ DPS$ has$ become$ the$ fastestQgrowing$ large$ school$ district$ in$ Colorado$ in$terms$of$enrollment$and$student$academic$growth.$Denver$Public$Schools$is$committed$to$establishing$Denver$as$a$national$ leader$ in$ student$achievement,$high$ school$graduation,$and$college$and$career$readiness.$Widely$ recognized$ today$ as$one$of$ the$best$ urban$ school$ systems$ in$ the$ country,$Denver$Public$Schools$serves$the$residents$of$the$City$and$County$of$Denver.

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Denver$Center$ for$ InternaGonal$Studies$offers$Honors$classes,$Advanced$Placement$ (AP)$ courses$and$Dual$Enrollment$courses$where$students$may$earn$both$high$school$and$college$creditS]s.$DCIS$offers$AP$classes$in$Biology,$Calculus,$English,$Literature,$French,$Human$Geography,$Italian,$Spanish,$US$and$World$History.$ $Personal$interacGon$with$current$leaders$is$a$form$of$acGveQlearning$DCIS$students$experience$as$part$of$their$educaGon.$$Since$opening$as$a$standQalone$school$in$2006$DCIS$students$have$had$ the$opportunity$ to$meet$or$ aOend$ lectures$ given$by:$ The$ First$ Lady$of$ El$ Salvador,$Ambassador$ Safieh$ (Head$of$ the$PLO$Mission$to$the$U.S),$The$Dalai$Lama,$Desmond$Tutu,$Madeline$Albright$(First$woman$to$become$the$United$States$Secretary$of$State),$Oscar$Arias$(Costa$Rican$President),$JeanQDavid$LeviOe$(French$Ambassador),$Bill$Clinton$(Former$President),$The$Mexican$Ambassador,$Gary$Hart$(Former$U.S$Senator)$and$Tim$Wirth$(United$NaGons$FoundaGon$President).$!Number$of$Students:$700$Grades:$9$Q12$School$colors:$Orange$and$White$Foreign$Languages:$Chinese,$French,$Italian,$Japanese,$Lakota$and$Spanish.$Fine$Arts:$Drawing/Sketching,$PainGng,$CreaGve$WriGng,$Dance,$Drama,$Band,$DraXing,$MulGmedia,$Music$Theory,$Performing$Music,$Web$Design$and$Yearbook.!Sports:$ Baseball,$ Basketball,$ Golf,$ Soccer,$ Swimming,$ Tennis,$ Track,$ Cheer,$ Cross$ Country,$ Football,$ Flag$ Football,$ SoXball,$Volleyball$and$Wrestling.$School$website:$www.dcis.dpsk12.org$! !

!!!East$High$School$ is$paOerned$aXer$Independence$Hall$ in$Philadelphia$and$was$granted$Denver$Landmark$Status$on$February$4,$1991,$because$of$its$architectural$significance.$The$school$offers$a$range$of$extraQcurricular$and$academic$courses$and$has$been$naGonally$recognized$for$Speech$and$Debate,$ConsGtuGonal$Scholars$and$Choir.$East$HS$has$a$very$good$drama$program$and$each$year,$ the$East$Theater$Company$performs$two$theatrical$producGons.$The$school$has$an$acGve$student$government,$as$well$as$over$66$clubs$and$student$organizaGons.$Some$of$the$most$popular$clubs$include$Harry$PoOer$Club$and$NaGonal$Honor$Society.$East$ has$ also$ enjoyed$ notable$ success$ in$ several$ Colorado$ 5A$ sports,$ including$ State$ Championship$ Gtles$ in$ baseball,$ soccer,$lacrosse,$tennis,$rugby,$football$and$basketball$(State$Champions$in$2014).$!Number$of$Students:$2160$Grades:$9$Q12$Mascot:$Angel$School$colors:$Red$and$White$Foreign$Languages:$Chinese,$French,$Japanese$and$Spanish.$Fine$Arts:$Voice$Jazz,$Choir,$Concert$Band,$Drama,$Instrumental$Assemble,$Music$Theory,$Musical$Theater,$String$Orchestra,$Voice$Class$and$Stage$CraX.$Sports:$ Cross$ Country,$ Field$ Hockey,$ Football,$ Golf,$ GymnasGcs,$ Soccer,$ SoXball,$ Tennis,$ Volleyball,$ Basketball,$ Swimming,$Wrestling,$Baseball,$Lacrosse,$Track,$Cheerleading,$Pom,$Rugby$and$UlGmate$Frisbee.$School$website:$www.east.dpsk12.org!

DENVER$CENTER$FOR$INTL$STUDIES

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!!!!George$Washington$High$School$is$located$in$the$Washington$Virginia$Vale$neighborhood$in$southeast$Denver.$Historically$ranked$as$one$of$the$top$100$high$schools$in$America,$GWHS$strives$to$preserve$the$integrity$of$its$internaGonal$reputaGon.$George$Washington$High$School$is$best$known$for$the$depth$and$excepGonally$high$standards$of$its$InternaGonal$Baccalaureate$Diploma$program.$The$GW$IB$is$the$highest$ranked$IB$program$in$Colorado,$and$it$draws$students$from$around$the$world.$GW$offers$worldQclass$arts$classes,$including$instrucGon$in$graphic$arts,$drawing,$painGng,$ceramics$and$sculpture.$LeadingQedge$computer$and$technology$training$courses$are$available$in$website$design,$computerized$music$ediGng,$movie$ediGng,$and$digital$photography,$as$well$as$courses$ in$business$applicaGons$ like$PowerPoint,$Photoshop$and$Excel.$George$Washington$currently$has$47$acGve$clubs$and$the$GW$AthleGc$department$offers$21$sports$in$JV$and$Varsity.$George$Washington$High$School$ sports$program$boasts$numerous$ teams$guided$by$experienced$and$ longQterm$coaches$who$challenge$$students$to$succeed$on$and$off$the$field,$and$many$of$their$graduates$have$gone$on$to$play$on$college$and$professional$teams.$!Number$of$Students:$1430!Grades:$9$Q12$Mascot:$Patriot,$the$Green$Foot$and$the$Green$Giant.$School$colors:$Green$and$White$Foreign$Languages:$French$and$Spanish.$Fine$Arts:$Visual$arts,$Band,$Guitar,$Choir,$Instrumental$Ensemble,$String$Orchestra$and$IB$Choir.$Sports:$ Baseball,$ Basketball,$ Cross$ Country,$ Football,$ Golf,$ GymnasGcs,$ Lacrosse,$ Soccer,$ SoXball,$ Swimming$ and$ Diving,$ Tennis,$ Track,$Volleyball$and$Wrestling.!School$website:$www.gwhs.dpsk12.org$ !

!!High$Tech$Early$College$(HTEC)$is$a$Denver$Public$Schools$innovaGon$high$school$centered$on$a$process$of$applied$rigorous$learning$and$intense$connecGons$with$industry$professionals$ in$Business,$ InformaGon$Technology$and$Design$fields.$HTEC$provides$students$ in$the$Far$North$East$region$of$Denver$Public$Schools$with$access$to$a$comprehensive$pathway$to$college$and$career$readiness.$ $The$mission$and$ vision$ of$ HTEC$ is$ actualized$ through$ the$ schools$ three$ pillars$ of$ Project$ Based$ Learning,$ Early$ College$ rigorous$ academics,$ and$ExecuGve$Internship$work$experiences.$$AddiGonally,$HTEC$ensures$high$quality$programming$for$all$students$by$holding$with$fidelity$to$the$ school$ three$ strategic$ design$ features:$ teacher$ effecGveness,$ student$ individualizaGon,$ and$ leveraging$ Gme$ and$ fiscal$ resources$towards$academic$instrucGon.$With$collaboraGon$among$students,$staff,$parents$and$the$business$community$High$Tech$Early$College$will$create$the$best$college$preparatory$and$workplace$readiness$experience$for$its$students.$!Number$of$Students:$400$Grades:$9$Q12$Mascot:$N/A!School$colors:$Blue$and$Yellow$Foreign$Languages:$Spanish$and$French$Fine$Arts:$Visual$Arts$Sports:$Football,$Cross$Country,$Soccer,$SoXball,$Basketball,$Baseball,$Track,$Volleyball$and$Wrestling.!School$website:$www.htec.dpsk12.org$!!

GEORGE$WASHINGTON$HIGH$SCHOOL

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!John$ F.$ Kennedy$High$ School$ is$ a$ public$ secondary$ school$ located$ in$ the$ Bear$ Valley$ neighborhood$on$ the$ southwest$ side$ of$Denver.$ In$ 2007$ Kennedy$ became$ the$ second$ high$ school$ in$ Denver$ to$ offer$ the$ twoQyear$ InternaGonal$ Baccalaureate$ (IB)$program,$and$ is$ the$only$school$ in$Denver$ to$offer$an$authorized$ IB$educaGon$ for$all$grade$ levels.$Kennedy$also$offers$a$wide$range$of$AP$courses$and$many$aXerQschool$acGviGes$and$clubs,$such$as:$Architecture,$ConstrucGon$and$Engineering$(ACE),$Anime$Club,$ Cheerleaders,$ Chess$ Club,,$ Future$ Business$ Leaders$ of$ America$ (FBLA),$ LaGn$ Dance,$ Link$ Leaders,$ Math,$ Engineering,$Science$AssociaGon$(MESA),$Mock$Trial,$Scrapbooking,$Speech$and$Debate,$Weight$LiXing$and$many$others.$!Number$of$Students:$1260!Grades:$9$Q12$Mascot:$Commanders$School$colors:$Navy$Blue$and$Kelly$Green$Foreign$Languages:$French$and$Spanish!Fine$Arts:$Visual$arts,$Marching$Band,$Jazz$Band,$Orchestra,$Concert$Band,$Choir,$Dance/Choreography$&$Performance,$Guitar,$Stage$CraX,$Drama,$Orchestra$and$Jazz.$Sports:$ Football,$ SoXball,$ Golf,$ Tennis,$ Volleyball,$ Cross$ Country,$ Soccer,$ GymnasGcs,$ Cheerleading,$ Basketball,$ Wrestling,$Swimming,$Baseball,$Track$&$Field,$Lacrosse$and$InQline$Hockey.$School$website:$www.js.dpsk12.org!

!!Located$in$far$northeast$Denver,$the$NaGonallyQAcclaimed$MarGn$Luther$King,$Jr.$Early$College$serves$collegeQbound$students$in$grades$ 6$ through$ 12.$ Learning$ takes$ place$ in$ a$ personalized$ environment$ where$ significant$ effort$ is$ both$ demanded$ and$supported.$The$Early$College$partners$with$the$Community$College$of$Aurora$to$offer$tuiGonQfree$college$courses.$ $In$addiGon,$students$ can$ take$college$courses$ through$ the$Advanced$Placement$program$and$CU$Succeeds.$ Students$at$ the$Early$College$benefit$ from$ a$ rigorous$ curricula$ and$ strong$ school$ culture,$ high$ expectaGons,$ zealous$ support,$ community$ meeGngs$ and$exposure$ to$mulGple$ learning$ opportuniGes.$ The$ Early$ College$ has$ been$ granted$ InnovaGon$ Status$ and$ is$ now$more$ closely$governed$ by$ the$ school$ leadership$ team,$ which$ is$ called$ the$ School$ Governance$ Board.$ $ AddiGonally,$ the$ school$ has$more$control$over$its$internal$budget$than$typical$District$schools.$The$Early$College$has$also$been$designated$a$Center$of$Excellence$by$the$Colorado$Department$of$EducaGon$for$the$past$two$years.$$!Number$of$Students:$630!Grades:$9$Q12$Mascot:$Panther$School$colors:$Silver,$White$and$Black$Foreign$Languages:$Spanish$and$French$Fine$Arts:$Visual$Arts,$Jewelry,$Drama,$StagecraX,$Keyboard,$Choir,$Band,$Orchestra$and$Dance.$Sports:$Basketball,$Baseball,$SoXball,$Soccer,$Cross$Country,$Flag$Football,$Tennis$and$Volleyball.$$School$website:$www.edline.net/pages/MarGn_Luther_King_MS$

JOHN$F.$KENNEDY$HIGH$SCHOOL

MARTIN$LUTHER$KING$JR.$EARLY$COLLEGE

!!!!Noel$Community$Arts$ School$ is$ a$Denver$Public$ School$ InnovaGon$ school$ focused$on$arts$ infused$educaGon$program$uGlizing$projectQbased,$experienGal$learning$and$arGsGc$demonstraGon$of$knowledge$and$skills.$NCAS$has$commiOed$to$an$extended$day$and$ extended$ year$ which$will$ allow$ for$ addiGonal$ instrucGon$ Gme$ to$ close$ learning$ gaps$ in$ core$ academic$ areas$ while$ also$providing$a$full$and$rich$learning$experience$that$prepares$students$with$skills$that$are$criGcal$to$success$in$college$and$career.$Noel$Community$Arts$School$will$provide$a$ rigorous$academic$program$to$ensure$ that$ students$graduate$ ready$ for$ success$ in$college$and$career.$Students$will$gain$a$deeper$understanding$and$appreciaGon$for$art$as$a$representaGon$of$human$experience.$NCAS$will$leverage$the$arts$to$engage$in$relevant$academic$pursuits$as$well$as$to$enrich$the$lives$of$students$and$prepare$them$with$criGcal$thinking,$creaGvity,$communicaGon,$and$collaboraGon$skills.$$!Number$of$Students:$240!Grades:$9$Q11!School$colors:$Green$and$Grey$Mascot:$N/A$Foreign$Languages:$Spanish!Fine$Arts:$Visual$arts,$Dance,$Digital$Art,$Film$and$Photography,$Instrumental$Music,$Montbello$Drumline$and$Vocal$Music.!Sports:$Soccer,$SoXball,$Cross$Country,$Football,$Volleyball,$Basketball$and$Baseball.$School$website:$www.ncas.dpsk12.org! !

! !!!!North$High$School$is$a$neighborhood$school$located$in$Northwest$Denver.$More$than$100$years$old,$North$is$rich$in$tradiGon$and$has$a$long$history$of$graduates$who$went$on$to$become$leaders$in$their$communiGes.$North$High$School$emphasizes$data$driven$classroom$instrucGon$to$ensure$each$student$is$being$pushed$to$their$full$potenGal.$AddiGonally,$North$offers$several$pathways$for$students$to$round$out$their$learning$experiences:$visual$arts,$fine$arts,$music,$theatre,$graphic$arts,$JROTC,$world$languages$and$physical$educaGon.$North$provides$a$wide$array$of$honors,$PreQAdvanced$Placement$(AP)$and$Advanced$Placement$(AP)$for$students$who$want$to$delve$deeper$into$content.$Lastly,$North$encourages$community$at$the$school$by$providing$a$compeGGve$athleGc$environment$and$high$quality$acGviGes.$All$students$are$proud$to$be$Vikings$and$wear$their$purple$and$gold$with$pride.$!Number$of$Students:$770$Grades:$9$Q12$Mascot:$Vikings$School$colors:$Purple$Gold$and$White$Foreign$Languages:$Spanish$and$French$Fine$ Arts:$ Band,$ Choir,$ Vocal$ Music,$ Jazz$ Band,$ Orchestra,$ Instrumental$ Music,$ Dance,$ Poetry,$ CreaGve$ WriGng,$ Ceramic,$Drawing/Sketching,$PainGng,$Photography,$Drama$and$Sculpture.$Sports:$Baseball,$Basketball,$Golf,$Lacrosse,$Soccer,$Swimming$and$Diving,$Tennis,$Cheerleading,$Cross$Country,$Football,$SoXball,$Track$and$Field,$Lacrosse,$Volleyball$and$Wrestling.$School$website:$www.north.dpsk12.org$

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!!!!South$ High$ school$ is$ located$ in$ the$ Washington$ Park$ neighborhood$ on$ the$ south$ side$ of$ Denver.$ The$ school$ offers$ many$Advanced$placement$courses,$that$will$prepare$a$student$for$college$as$well$as$offering$college$credit$in$the$following$subjects:$AP$English$Literature$&$Comp,$AP$English$Language$&$Comp,$AP$European$History,$AP$Art$History,$AP$American$History,$AP$PoliGcal$Science,$AP$U.S.$Government,$AP$Calculus,$AP$Chemistry$&$Lab,$AP$Biology$&$Lab,$AP$Spanish$Language$and$AP$Studio$Art.$South$offers$many$advanced$courses$and$honors$courses$as$well$as$many$elecGve$art,$music$and$physical$educaGon$classes.$The$school$makes$ it$ easy$ for$ students$ to$ plan$ for$ college$ by$ offering$ a$ college$ summit$ course,$ and$ a$ "Future$ Center",$ sponsored$ by$ the$Denver$Scholarship$FoundaGon.$South$is$the$first$baOalion$in$the$Denver$Public$Schools$JROTC$program.$!!Number$of$Students:$1370!Grades:$9$Q12$Mascot:$Gargoyle/Rebels$School$colors:$Purple$and$White$Foreign$Languages:$French,$Japanese$and$Spanish.$Fine$ Arts:$ Ceramics,$ Drawing/Sketching.$ PainGng,$ Photography,$ Sculpture,$ Band,$ Choir,$ Instrumental$Music,$ Jazz$ Band,$ Vocal$Lessons,$CreaGve$wriGng,$Dance,$Drama,$Improv,$Poetry$and$Yearbook.$Sports:$ Baseball,$ Basketball,$ Golf,$ Lacrosse,$ Soccer,$ Swimming,$ Tennis,$ Cheerleading,$ Cross$ Country,$ Football,$ SoXball,$ Track,$Wrestling$and$Volleyball.$School$website:$www.denversouth.org$

!!!Thomas$ Jefferson$High$ School$ is$ a$ secondary$ school$ located$ in$ the$ Southmoor$ Park$ neighborhood,$ on$ the$ southeast$ side$ of$Denver.$ The$ school$ and$ its$ athleGc$ fields$ are$ undergoing$ significant$ renovaGons,$ both$ of$ which$ were$ built$ in$ 1960.$ Thomas$Jefferson$High$School$offers$Advanced$Placement$classes$in$English,$math,$science,$social$studies,$and$Spanish.$The$school$hosts$a$giXed$program$in$various$areas$of$study,$such$as$their$Computer$Magnet$Program,$JROTC$and$XQTrack$Courses.$Thomas$Jefferson$also$has$many$programs$for$students$that$include$a$studentQrun$newspaper,$studentQrun$news$casGng,$yearbook$assembled$inQhouse,$NaGonal$Honor$Society$and$more.$!Number$of$Students:$1100$Grades:$9$Q12$Mascot:$Spartan$School$colors:$Brown$and$Gold$Foreign$Languages:$French,$Japanese$and$Spanish.$Fine$Arts:$Choir/Chorus,$MonGcello,$Concert$Band,$Orchestra,$Ensemble,$Drama,$PainGng,$Drawing,$Ceramics$and$Yearbook.$Sports:$Football,$Lacrosse,$Hockey,$Soccer,$Cheerleading,$Swimming,$Wrestling,$SoXball,$Baseball,$Basketball,$Cross$Country,$Track$and$Field,$Golf,$Lacrosse,$Tennis$and$Volleyball.$School$website:$www.tjjournal.com$

SOUTH$HIGH$SCHOOL

THOMAS$JEFFERSON$HIGH$SCHOOL

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Venture$Prep$is$a$Charter$School$located$in$the$Park$Hill$Neighborhood$of$Denver,$very$close$to$the$downtown$area.$The$school$takes$ great$ pride$ in$ teaching$ students$ through$ a$ rigorous,$ innovaGve,$ collegeQprep$ curriculum$ designed$ to$ prepare$ them$ to$succeed$ in$ college$ and$ careers.$ The$ small$ class$ sizes,$ with$ an$ 11:1$ studentQteacher$ raGo,$ enables$ the$ school$ to$ provide$individualized$ support$ and$ college$ academic$ planning$ for$ each$ student.$ The$ school$ offers$ college$ preparatory$ curriculum,$intensive$academic$support$and$personalized$instrucGon.$Venture$Prep$Seniors$achieved$100%$college$acceptance$in$both$2012$and$2013.$The$school$also$offers$AP$classes,$concurrent$enrollments,$enrichment$elecGves,$and$aXerQschool$acGviGes$including$visual$ arts,$music,$ sports,$ yoga$ and$ computer$ technology.$ IncorporaGng$ technology$ into$ the$ school$ is$ an$ integral$ part$ of$ the$Venture$ Prep$ school$model.$ $ Students$ use$ laptops$ and$ desktops$ on$ a$ daily$ basis,$ and$ technology$ is$ used$ in$ every$ class$ for$instrucGon$and$students$projects.$$!Number$of$Students:$250!Grades:$9$Q12$Mascot:$N/A$School$colors:$Blue$and$Yellow$Foreign$Languages:$Spanish$Fine$Arts:$Choir/Chorus,$Instrumental$Music$Lessons,$Drama,$CreaGve$WriGng,$PainGng$and$Drawing/Sketching.$Sports:$Basketball,$Cross$Country,$Soccer,$Tennis,$Track$and$Field,$Volleyball$and$UlGmate$Frisbee.$School$website:$www.ventureprep.org$

VENTURE$PREP$

STUDENT$TESTIMONIAL

I'm very honored to share my life this year in the USA. I met a lot of friends

some of them are local people and some are from different countries. I had the

best year of my life. My host family is very good my mum and dad both very

nice persons they always help me in life skills and language problems. I really

enjoy this year's life. I will go to American college and feel happy that I begin

my journey with help of my host family. I also enjoy American movies, that's

awesome! In a word, I love here!

Marshall$S$China

HIGH$SCHOOL$PROGRAM$USA

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!!Phoenix(is(the(capital(of(Arizona(and(is(located(in(the(southwestern(United(States.(With(a(popula:on(of(approximately(1.5(million,(Phoenix( is( the( most( populous( state( capital( in( the( United( States( and( America’s( sixthAlargest( city,( aCer( New( York,( Los( Angeles,(Chicago,(Houston,(and(Philadelphia.(Mesa(is(the(central(city(of(the(East(Valley(sec:on(of(the(Phoenix(Metropolitan(Area.(It’s(located(in(Maricopa(County(and(is(a(suburb(located(about(20(miles((32(km)(east(of(Phoenix.(Mesa(is(the(thirdAlargest(city(in(Arizona,(aCer(Phoenix(and(Tucson(and(the(38thAlargest(city(in(the(US.(!The(area(has(a(subtropical(desert(climate,(with(extremely(hot(summers(and(warm(winters.(Projected(against(this(rich(backdrop(is(a(panorama(of(urban(sophis:ca:on:(Resorts(and(spas(that(drop(jaws(and(soothe(souls;(stadiums(and(arenas(worthy(of(the(world’s(biggest(sports(spectacles;(restaurants(with(inspired(cuisine(and(inspiring(pa:o(views;(golf(courses(that(beckon(players(year(round;(shopping(centers(as(stylish(and(eclec:c(as(the(fashions(they(house;(museums(and(galleries(for(those(with(the(finest(taste(for(arts(and(parks(and(recrea:on(areas(for(all(age(groups.(The(city(offers(a(great(transporta:on(system(with(a(variety(of(light(rail,(bus(and(local(shu]le(services.(Phoenix(has(a(li]le(bit(of(everything(and(is(a(great(place(for(people(who(enjoy(the(big(city(environment(and(opportuni:es.(((!ExchangeMate(USA(places(students(in(Mesa(Public(Schools((6(schools).(Mesa(is(part(of(the(Phoenix(metropolitan(area(and(is(just(20(min(from(downtown.(Even(though(Phoenix(is(a(big(city(it's(s:ll(very(connected(to(its(roots.(The(city(is(really(nice(with(a(lot(of(things(to(do,(especially(outdoors!(The(area’s(a]rac:ons(include(horseback(riding,(hot(air(balloon(rides,(fishing,(golfing,(hiking,(all(kinds(of(sports(and(jeep(tours.((

FUN$FACTS$!• Sunshine(is(in(huge(supply(in(this(area.(The(Valley(averages(211(clear(days(and(85(partly(cloudy(days(per(year.(• Arizona(has(more(boats(per(capita(than(any(other(state(in(the(na:on.(• Phoenix(Sky(Harbor(Interna:onal(Airport(is(the(sixthAbusiest(airport(in(the(country(and(the(eighthAbusiest(worldwide.(• Phoenix(is(home(to(the(largest(municipal(park(in(the(world.(South(Mountain(Park(covers(more(than(20,000(acres.(• More(than(13.3(million(people(visit(the(Valley(of(the(Sun(each(year.!• The(Arizona(Temple(is(located(in(Mesa(and(one(of(the(largest(a]rac:ons(in(the(state.(An(extravagant(Easter(Pageant(is(held(at(this(venue(every(year.(

• Mesa(is(home(to(several(higher(educa:onal(ins:tutes(including(the(Polytechnic(campus(of(Arizona(State(University.(

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!!!Dobson(High(School(has(a(richly(diverse(and(talented(student(body.(The(school(is(one(of(the(most(representa:ve(campuses(in(the(state( of( Arizona.( Dobson( students( can( take( classes( in( several( subject( areas( such( as(World( Languages,( Career( and( Technical(Educa:on,( Visual( Arts,( Physical( Educa:on,( ROTC( and(many( others.( Students( also( have( the( opportunity( to( take( advantage( of(advanced/accelerated(courses(through(the(school’s(Advanced/Accelerated(Program.(Dobson(High(School(has(won(the(state(and(na:onal( championship( in( speech,( theater( and( debate( and( the( first( chair( musicians( at( Arizona’s( all( state( music( fes:vals.( Its(Orchestra( has( played( at( the( Carnegie( Hall( in( New( York( City( and( its( Symphonic( and( Jazz( Band( played( at( the(World( Expo( in(Shanghai,(China.(The(girls(basketball(team(has(also(won(the(5AAI(State(Championship.((!Number$of$Students:$2700(Grades:(9(A12(Mascot:(Mustang(School$colors:(Silver(and(Blue(Foreign$Languages:(Chinese,(Spanish,(German,(French,(La:n,(Russian(and(Japanese.(Fine$Arts:(Visual(arts,(Drill(Team,(Color(Guard,(Marke:ng,(Theater(Design,(TV(&(Movie(produc:on.!Sports:(Badminton,(Cross(Country,(Football,(Golf,(Swim(&(Dive,(Volleyball,(Cheer,(Pom,(Baseball,(SoCball,(Tennis,(Track(&(Field,(Basketball,(Soccer(and(Wrestling.(School$website:(www.mpsaz.org/dobson(!

Age$requirement:(14(to(18(years(old(

ESOL/ESL$classes:(No(

Sports:(Yes(

12th$grade$students:(Yes(

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!Mesa(Public(Schools(district(is(na:onally(recognized(for(excellence(in(teaching(and(support(services,(and(for(student(achievement(in(academics,(sports,(crea:ve(and(performing(arts(as(well(as(career(and(technical(programs.(MPS(is(a(leader(in(providing(outstanding(KA12(comprehensive(programs(at(all(of(its( neighborhood( schools( and( an( exci:ng( variety( of( educa:onal( choices( for( families.(Mesa( Public(schools(offers(a(variety(of(STEM(and(Scholas:c(Diplomas,(Interna:onal(Baccalaureate(Programs(and(Advanced( Placement( Classes.( The( district( is( also( home( to( the( Biotechnology( Academy,( offering(district(wide(biotechnology(classes.

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Mesa( High( is( a( united( school( with( a( common( goal( to( provide( all( students( with( a( challenging( learning( environment,( which(promotes(interest(and(excellence(in(academics.(The(school(mission(is(to(ensure(every(student(acquires(the(skills(and(a]ributes(necessary(for(success(in(any(career(they(choose(to(pursue.(Mesa(High(School(offers(several(op:ons(of(Dual(Enrollment(classes(in(partnership(with(Mesa(Community(College(and(Rio(Salado(College.(The(classes(are(designed(to(help(students(with(the(transi:on(between(high(school(and(college.(Mesa(also(offers(a(wide(range(of(Advanced(Placement(courses(in(the(following(subject(areas:(Arts,(English,(History(and(Social(Science,(Math(and(Computer(Science,(Sciences,(World(Language(and(Cultures.(The(school(holds(5A(state(championship(:tles(in(wrestling(and(boys(basketball.(!Number$of$Students:(3300(Grades:(9(A12(Mascot:(Jackrabbit(School$colors:(Purple(and(Gold(Foreign$Languages:(Chinese,(Spanish,(German,(French,(La:n,(Russian(and(Japanese.(Fine$Arts:(Visual(arts,(Drill(Team,(Color(Guard,(Marke:ng,(Theater(Design,(TV(&(Movie(produc:on.!Sports:(Badminton,(Cross(Country,(Football,(Golf,(Swim(&(Dive,(Volleyball,(Cheer,(Pom,(Baseball,(SoCball,(Tennis,(Track(&(Field,(Basketball,(Soccer(and(Wrestling.(School$website:(www.mpsaz.org/mesa( !

!!!!Mountain(View(High(School(serves(the(northAcentral(area(of(Mesa,(Arizona.(The(school(is(known(for(its(numerous(athle:c(and(academic( accomplishments.( Mountain( View( High( School( curriculum( emphasizes( the( cri:cal( skills( that( are( essen:al( for( all(students(to(master(in(reading,(wri:ng,(mathema:cs,(science(and(social(studies.(Mountain(Vista(offer(26(AP(courses(and(over(30(different( ac:vi:es( and( clubs,( including(Na:onal(Honor( Society,( Technology( Student(Associa:on,(Dungeons( and(Dragons(Club,(Harlequins( Rugby( and( many( others.( In( addi:on,( MVHS( offers( a( series( of( Marke:ng( Programs( in( Entrepreneurship,( Sports(Marke:ng,(Customer(Service(and(Customer(Behavior(as(well(as(a(wide(range(of(Business,(Computer(and(Technology(courses.!!Number$of$Students:(3250(Grades:(9(A12(Mascot:(Toro(School$colors:(Red(and(Blue(Foreign$Languages:(Chinese,(Spanish,(German,(French,(La:n,(Russian(and(Japanese.(Fine$Arts:(Visual(arts,(Photography,(Jewelry,(Sculpture,(Drawing,(Pain:ng,((Theater(Design,(TV(&(Movie(produc:on.!Sports:(Badminton,(Cross(Country,(Football,(Golf,(Swim(&(Dive,(Volleyball,(Cheer,(Pom,(Baseball,(SoCball,(Tennis,(Track(&(Field,(Basketball,(Soccer(and(Wrestling.(School$website:(www.mpsaz.org/mtnview(

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Red(Mountain(High(School(strives(to(provide(a(strong(founda:on(in(reading,(wri:ng(and(mathema:cs(to(its(students.(As(a(team(of( diverse( students,( parents,( faculty,( administra:on,( and( staff,( Red(Mountain( is( commi]ed( to( providing( a( safe( environment(where( learning,( responsibility,( respect( and( selfAesteem( flourish.( Red( Mountain( High( School( offers( 24( Advanced( Placement(courses(in(the(following(areas:(Arts,(English,(Math,(Music,(Science,(Social(Studies(and(World(Language.(The(school(also(offers(an(extensive(standard(curriculum,(numerous(clubs(and(extra(curricular(ac:vi:es.(!Number$of$Students:(3360(Grades:(9(A12(Mascot:(Mountain(Lion(School$colors:(Cardinal(Red(and(Black(Foreign$Languages:(Chinese,(Spanish,(German,(French,(La:n,(Russian(and(Japanese.(Fine$Arts:(Visual(arts,(Drill(Team,(Color(Guard,(Marke:ng,(Theater(Design,(TV(&(Movie(produc:on.!Sports:( Badminton,( Cross( Country,( Football,( Golf,( Swim( &( Dive,( Volleyball,( Cheer,( Baseball,( SoCball,( Tennis,( Track( &( Field,(Basketball,(Soccer(and(Wrestling.(School$website:(www.mpsaz.org/rmhs(!!

!!Skyline(High(School(opened(its(doors(in(1999(and(is(the(newest(school(in(Mesa.(The(school(has(over(35(different(and(fun(clubs(that(students(can(join(and(become(involved(during(the(Skyline(experience.(The(school(highly(encourages(students(to(get(involved(in(such(ac:vi:es(as(it(provides(a(channel(for(reinforcing(the(lessons(learned(in(the(classroom,(offering(the(opportunity(to(apply(academic(skills(in(a(realAworld(context.( (Skyline(High(School(currently(teaches(15(Advanced(Placement(courses(in(English,(Social(Studies,(Math,(Science,(World(language,(Fine(Arts(and(Computers.(1(out(of(5(students(currently(take(at(least(one(AF(Course(at(Skyline.(The(school(music(program(is(very(popular(and(Skyline(Orchestra,(Band(and(Choir(have(received(several(awards.(Several(of(Skyline(students(have(par:cipated(and(excelled(in(the(Voices(district(wri:ng(contest.(Skyline(was(awarded(a(total(of(8(awards(in(2014,(which(included(sweeping(the(10th(grade(short(story(division.(!Number$of$Students:(2580(Grades:(9(A12(Mascot:(Coyotes(School$colors:(Vegas(Gold(and(Forest(Green(Foreign$Languages:(Chinese,(Spanish,(German,(French,(La:n,(Russian(and(Japanese.(Fine$Arts:(Visual(arts,(Drill(Team,(Color(Guard,(Marke:ng,(Theater(Design,(TV(&(Movie(produc:on.!Sports:( Badminton,( Cross( Country,( Football,( Golf,( Swim( &( Dive,( Volleyball,( Cheer,( Baseball,( SoCball,( Tennis,( Track( &( Field,(Basketball,(Soccer(and(Wrestling.(School$website:(www.mpsaz.org/skyline(

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Westwood(High(School(has(been(an( IB(World(School(since(January(1996.(The( IB(program(at(Westwood(offers(a(wide(range(of(advanced( courses( through(which( students( are( exposed( to( an( interna:onal( standard.(Westwood(offers( 24(AP( courses( in(Arts,(Biology,( Chemistry,( Computer( Science,( Environmental( Science,( Government,( History,( Macroeconomics,( Math,( Music,( Physics,(Psychology,(Sta:s:cs(and(World(Language. Westwood(High(School(offers(extensive(opportuni:es(for(all(students(to(par:cipate(in(the(ac:vi:es(of(their(choice(as(an(integral(part(of(their(total(school(program.(Clubs(and(class(experiences(are(designed(to(extend(academic(needs(and(to(help(sa:sfy(the(recrea:onal,(social(and(emo:onal(interests(of(all(students.!!Number$of$Students:(3000(Grades:(9(A12(Mascot:(Warriors(School$colors:(Orange(and(Blue(Foreign$Languages:(Chinese,(Spanish,(German,(French,(La:n,(Russian(and(Japanese.(Fine$Arts:(Visual(arts,(Drill(Team,(Color(Guard,(Marke:ng,(Theater(Design,(TV(&(Movie(produc:on.!Sports:( Badminton,( Cross( Country,( Football,( Golf,( Swim( &( Dive,( Volleyball,( Cheer,( Baseball,( SoCball,( Tennis,( Track( &( Field,(Basketball,(Soccer(and(Wrestling.(School$website:(www.mpsaz.org/skyline((!

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I had an amazing experience on Travelmate USA High School Program. I

had the opportunity to meet people from many countries, made many

friends, including through sports in school and in my neighborhood. I

lived with a very nice host family who really taught me a lot and helped

me grow as a person. Doing the High School Program abroad means much

more than just improving your English and seeing different things. It’s all

about learning to live and seeing things in a different way.

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!Orlando(is(located(in(the(heart(of(Central(Florida(and(its(greater(metropolitan(area(has(a(popula6on(of(over(2(million.(The(city(dates(back(

to(the(year(of(1838(when(the(US(Army(established(Fort(Gatlin(South(at(the(height(of(the(Seminole(Wars,(right(where(Orlando(sits(today.(

The(city’s(first(name(was( Jernigan,(aKer( its(first(permanent( seLler(Aaron( Jernigan.(The(name(Orlando(came(aKer( in(honor(of(Orlando(

Reeves,(a(sen6nel(soldier(who(spoLed(an(Indian(aLack.(!Orlando(is(nicknamed(“The(City(Beau6ful”(and( its(symbol( is(the(downtown(Lake(Eola(fountain.(The(city( is(also(called(“The(Theme(Park(

Capital( of( the( World”( since( it’s( the( home( of( theme( parks( like( Walt( Disney( World,( Universal( Studios( Florida,( Island( of( Adventures,(

SeaWorld,(Aqua6ca(and(Wet(‘n(Wild(Water(Park.(The(city’s(famous(aLrac6ons(form(the(backbone(of(Orlando’s(tourism(industry,(making(

Orlando(the(most(visited(city(in(the(USA.(Orlando(also(has(many(natural(parks(and(over(2000(lakes,(making(it(a(perfect(seYng(for(outdoor(

ac6vi6es(and(water(sports.(Orlando(is(home(to(the(Orlando(Magic(Major(League(Basketball(team,(Orlando(City(Major(League(Soccer(Team(

and(to(the(University(of(Central(Florida((UCF),(the(second(largest(university(campus(in(the(United(States(in(terms(of(enrollments.(Orlando(

is(also(home(to(Valencia(College,(ranked(among(the(na6on’s(top(Colleges.(The(Aspen(Ins6tute(awarded(Valencia(the(first(Aspen(Prize(for(

College( Excellence.( In( 2015( Valencia( College( was( ranked( #2( College( in( the( USA,( losing( it’s( first( place( to( Santa( Fe( College( located( in(

Gainesville,(FL.("!ExchangeMate(USA(places(students(in(16(Orange(County(Public(Schools(in(Orlando.(In(2013(all(OCPS(high(schools(made(the(Washington(

Post(list(of(the(Best(High(Schools(in(the(na6on.(It(was(the(first(6me(all(schools(made(this(list(and(Orange(County(schools(are(very(proud(of(

it.(Orlando(is(a(fun(city,(with(lots(of(things(to(do.(It's(also(very(close(to(the(beach(and(the(Florida(Everglades.(The(weather(is(mostly(warm,(

with(some(cold(days(in(the(winter(but(it's(never(too(cold.(The(city(is(big(and(very(spread(out.(It(can(take(up(to(one(hour(by(car(to(go(from(

the(east(side(to(the(west(and(from(the(north(to(the(south.(Even(though(Orlando(is(a(big(city(and(a(very(popular(touris6c(des6na6on,(the(

residen6al( areas(where( students( live( and( go( to( school( are( just( like( any( other( city( in( the(US.( These( areas( actually( have( a( small( town(

atmosphere(and(are(very(safe(and(friendly.("

FUN$FACTS$!!•! Orlando(is(one(of(the(largest(tourist(des6na6ons(in(the(world.(The(city(receives(an(es6mated(54(million(tourists(a(year,(with(over(2( million(being(interna6onal(visitors.(

• Orlando(Interna6onal(Airport(code(is(MCO,(which(stands(for(the(McCoy(Air(Force(base.(A(local(joke(says(that(it(stands(for(“Mickey’s(

Corporate(Office”,(as(in(Disney’s(Mickey(mouse.(

• Orlando(has(the(second(largest(number(of(hotel(rooms(in(the(county,(aKer(Las(Vegas,(NV.(

• Orlando(has(more(than(5000(restaurants(with(more(opening(each(week.(If(you(ate(each(meal(at(a(different(restaurant,(it(would(take(

you(over(5(years(to(cover(them(all.(

• Orlando(receives(an(es6mated(54(million(tourist(a(year(with(2(million(being(interna6onal(visitors.(

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Apopka(High(School( is( located(in(Apopka,(northwest(Orange(County.(The(school( is(dedicated(to(educate(and(inspire(students(to(reach(

their( highest( poten6al.( Apopka( High( School( offers( all( core( classes( as( well( as( several( AP( classes,( a( Magne6c( program( in( Advanced(

Engineering(and(Medical(Careers,(Dual(Enrollment( classes( in(Math,(Science(and(Engineering,(and(AVID(Program(and( JORTC.(Apopka’s(

Advanced(Placement(Program(is(administered(in(coopera6on(with(The(College(Board(of(New(York(and(allows(students(to(par6cipate(in(

college(level(courses(and(possibly(earn(college(credit(while(s6ll(in(high(school.(Apopka(High(School(offers(students(a(variety(of(clubs(and(

extra(curricular(ac6vi6es,( including(Anime(Club,(Arts(Club,(Drama(Club,(Step,(College(ReachlOut(Program((CROP)( ,(Honors(Society(and(

many(others.(Apopka(HS(is(recognized(for(its(sports(team(performance,(par6cularly(the(American(football(team,(which(has(won(District(

and(State(Championship(6tles.(!Number$of$Students:$3670(Grades:(9(l12(Mascot:(Blue(Darter(School$colors:(Blue(and(White(

Foreign$Languages:(French(and(Spanish(Fine$Arts:(Visual(arts,(Band,(Chorus,(Dance,(Keyboard,(Guitar,(Handbells,(Photography,(Musical(Theater/Drama(and(AP(Arts(Course."Sports:( Baseball,( Basketball,( Bowling,( Cheerleading,( Cross( Country,( Diving,( Flag( Football,( American( Football,( Golf,( Lacrosse,( Physical(

Educa6on,(Soccer,(SoKball,(Swimming,(Tennis,(Track,(Volleyball,(Water(Polo,(WeightliKing(and(Wrestling.(

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The(Orange(County( School(District( is( a(posi6ve( force( in( the(Central( Florida(educa6onal( scene.(OCPS( is( the(10th(

largest( school( district( in( the( United( States( with( an( enrollment( of( over( 185( thousand( students.( All( OCPS( High(

Schools( feature( the( AVID( Program,( ESOL( Classes( and( a(wide( range( of( AP( Courses,( Arts( Programs,( Interna6onal(

Language(Classes,(Honors(classes,(Clubs,(Extra(Curricular(ac6vi6es(and(Sports.(3(OCPS(high(schools(are( IB(World(

Schools(offering(the(Interna6onal(Baccalaureate(Program((IB),(where(students(receive(an(interna6onal(recognized(

IB(Diploma.( In(2013,(all(OCPS(High(Schools(were( listed(among(the(best(schools( in( the(na6on(by(the(Washington(

Post.(Only(nine(percent(of(the(schools(in(the(country(make(this(pres6gious(list.(In(2012(and(2013,(the(district(was(

selected(by(the(College(Board(for(the(“AP(District(Honor(Roll”,(one(of(11(districts(in(the(state(of(Florida(to(achieve(

this(dis6nc6on.(In(2013,(OCPS(graduates(were(accepted(into(19(of(the(topl20(na6onal(universi6es(in(America.

Age$requirement:(14(to(18(years(old(

ESOL/ESL$classes:(Yes(

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GraduaJon:(Yes(

Semester$Program:$Yes!

!Boone(High(School(was(established(in(1951(and(was(named(aKer(its(former(principal(William(R.(Boone.(The(school(campus(was(en6rely(

renovated( in( 2005,( featuring( a( new( media( center( and( updated( buildings.( Boone( offers( several( collegelpreparatory( and( technical(

educa6on(programs,( including( a(wide( range(of(AP( courses,(Magnet(Programs( in(Criminal( Jus6ce,( Finance( and( Law(and( several(Dual(

Enrollment( Class( op6ons.( Students( seeking( technical( prepara6on( can( par6cipate( in( programs( such( as( draKing,( early( childhood(

educa6on,(and(Tech(Prep.(The(school(Mock(Trial(Team(has(won(a(state(championship(6tle(and(its(yearbook(Legend(received(the(Gold(

Crown(from(Columbia(Scholas6c(Press(Associa6on(for( its(2006(and(2007(books.( In(2010(the(school(newspaper(Hillights(received(the(

Silver(Crown(award.(Both(Publica6ons(have(been(Pacemaker(Finalists(from(Na6onal(Scholas6c(Press(Associa6on.(!Number$of$Students:(2750(Grades:(9(l12(Mascot:(Braves(School$colors:(Orange(and(White(

Foreign$Languages:(French(and(Spanish(Fine$Arts:(Visual(arts,(Band,(Ceramics,(Chorus,(Drawing,(Keyboard,(Guitar,(Hand(bells,(Orchestra,(Photography,(Musical(Theater/(Drama(

and(AP(Arts(Course.(

Sports:( Baseball,( Basketball,( Bowling,( Cheerleading,( Crew,( Cross( Country,( Diving,( Flag( Football,( American( Football,( Golf,( Lacrosse,(

Physical(Educa6on,(Soccer,(SoKball,(Swimming,(Tennis,(Track,(Volleyball,(Water(Polo,(WeightliKing(and(Wrestling.(

School$website:(www.boonebraves.ocps.net( !

!!!Colonial(High(School(is(one(of(the(largest(schools(in(the(state(of(Florida(with(over(3,500(students.(The(school(offers(several(AP(Courses(

and( dual( Enrollment( Classes( as( well( as( Magnet( Programs( in( Veterinary( Animal( Science( and( Services,( Informa6on( Technology,(

Automo6ve(Service(Technology(and(Hospitality( and(Tourism.(Colonial(HS(boy’s( crosslcountry( team(has( culminated(a( sweep(of( team(

6tles(with(the(first(State(6tle(of(any(sport(in(the(school(history.(The(school(is(also(recognized(for(its(Choir,(having(been(an(honor(Choir(

for(Disney’s(Candlelight(Processional(for(many(years.(In(December(2011(Colonial’s(Chamber(Choir(was(invited(to(perform(at(the(White(

House.(!Number$of$Students:(3350(Grades:(9(l12(Mascot:(Grenadie(School$colors:(Red(and(Black(Foreign$Languages:(French,(La6n(and(Spanish(Fine$Arts:(Visual(arts,(Band,(Chorus,(Dance,(Keyboard,(Guitar,(Handbells,(Orchestra,(Photography,(Musical(Theater/Drama(and(AP(Arts(

Course."Sports:(Baseball,(Basketball,(Bowling,(Cheerleading,(Cross(Country,(Diving,(American(Football,(Golf,(Lacrosse,(Physical(Educa6on,(Soccer,(

SoKball,(Swimming,(Tennis,(Track,(Volleyball,(Water(Polo,(WeightliKing(and(Wrestling(

School$website:(www.colonialhigh.ocps.net(!

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COLONIAL$HIGH$SCHOOL

!Cypress(Creek(High(School(is(an(IB(World(School(with(an(Interna6onal(Baccalaureate(Diploma(Program(that(makes(CCHS(a(local(magnet(

school.(The(school(offers(many(AP(Courses,(Magnet(Programs(and(Dual(Enrollment(classes(as(well(as(a(wide(range(of(clubs(and(extra(

curricular(ac6vi6es.(Cypress(Creek(Marching(Band(is(a(sevenl6me(Florida(Marching(Band(Coali6on(Class(4A(Champion(and(was(named(

Grand(Champion(an(unprecedented(five(6mes.(The(marching(band(was(a(Bands(of(America(Grand(Na6onals(SemilFinalist(two(6mes,(

finishing(in(the(top(20.(The(movie(Never(Back(Down,(released(in(2008,(was(filmed(in(part(the(previous(year(at(Cypress(Creek.(Several(

Cypress(Creek(students(served(as(extras(for(the(film."!Number$of$Students:(3100(Grades:(9(l12(Mascot:(Bear(School$colors:(Maroon,(Silver,(Black(and(White(

Foreign$Languages:(French,(German,(Spanish(and(Portuguese(

Fine$Arts:(Visual(arts,(Band,(Chorus,(Keyboard,(Guitar,(Handbells,(Orchestra,(Photography(and(Musical(Theater/Drama(

Sports:(Baseball,(Basketball,(Bowling,(Cheerleading,(Cross(Country,(Flag(Football,(American(Football,(Golf,(Lacrosse,(Physical(Educa6on,(

Soccer,(SoKball,(Swimming,(Tennis,(Track,(Volleyball,(Water(Polo,(WeightliKing(and(Wrestling(

School$website:(www.cchs.ocps.net( !!

!Doctor( Phillips( High( School( is( home( to( the( OCPS( Visual( Performing( Arts( (VPS)( and( Center( for( Interna6onal( Studies( (CIS)( magnet(

programs( as(well( as( 24( AP( courses( and( several( Dual( Enrollment( classes.( Dr.( Phillips( has( been( recognized( as( having( excellent(music(

studies(as(the(school’s(Orchestra,(Band,(and(Chorus(Programs(regularly(receive(superior(ra6ngs(at(district(and(state(fes6vals.(The(CIS(

program(places( an( emphasis( on( awareness( of( global( issues,( an( understanding( of( other( cultures,( and( the( aLainment( of(mul6lingual(

abili6es( necessary( for( interna6onal( business( and( diplomacy.( The( program(was( designed( to( develop( crosslcultural( awareness( and( a(

global(perspec6ve(for(par6cipa6ng(students.(The(CIS(Magnet(program(has(taken(students(to(travel(abroad(to(countries(such(as(China,(

Japan,( India,( France,( Spain,(England,( Ireland,(Greece,(and( Italy.(DPHS( is(also(known( for( its(excellent(athle6cs,(having(winning(FHSAA(

state(championships(in(the(following(sports:(Baseball,(Women’s(Basketball,(Men(and(Women’s(Golf,(Men(and(Women(Swimming(and(

Diving,(Compe66ve(Cheerleading(and(Women’s(Flag(Football.(The(school(campus(is(located(across(the(street(from(Universal(Studios(and(

Island(of(Adventures."!Number$of$Students:(3500(Grades:(9(l12(Mascot:(Panther(School$colors:(Navy(Blue(and(Carolina(Blue(Foreign$Languages:(French,(German,(Japanese,(La6n,(Spanish(and(Portuguese.(

Fine$Arts:(Visual(arts,(Band,(Chorus,(Dance(Keyboard,(Guitar,(Handbells,(Orchestra,(Musical(Theater/Drama(

and(AP(Arts(Course.((

Sports:( Baseball,( Basketball,( Bowling,( Cheerleading,( Cross( Country,( Diving,( Flag( Football,( American( Football,( Golf,( Lacrosse,( Physical(

Educa6on,(Soccer,(SoKball,(Swimming,(Tennis,(Track,(Volleyball,(Water(Polo,(WeightliKing(and(Wrestling."School$website:(www.dphs.ocps.net(

CYPRESS$CREEK$HIGH$SCHOOL

DR$PHILLIPS$HIGH$SCHOOL

!East(River(High(School( is( located( in( the(East( Side(of(Orlando.( In(addi6on( to( standard( statewide(class( curriculum,( the( school(offers(a(

variety(of(AP(classes,(including(the(Advanced(Placement(Experience(Academy((APEX).(This(program(was(designed(to(help(students(reach(

their( academic( goals,( to( facilitate( interdisciplinary( learning( and( to( encourage( a( cohort( approach.( The( APEX( academy( requires( that(

students( take( a( core( of( Advanced( Placement( courses( and( AP( exams.( APEX( students( have( the( opportunity( to( par6cipate( in( college(

symposiums(with( guest( speakers.( East( River(High( School( boasts(many( sports( and( extralcurricular( ac6vi6es( for( students( of( all( grade(

levels."!Number$of$Students:(2000(Grades:(9(l12(Mascot:(Falcons(School$colors:(Scarlet,(Silver(and(White(

Foreign$Languages:(French,(German(and(Spanish.(

Fine$Arts:(Visual(arts,(Band,(Chorus,(Keyboard,(Guitar,(Handbells,(Musical(Theater/Drama(and(AP(Arts(Course.(

Sports:(American(Football,(Baseball,(Basketball,(Bowling,(Cheerleading,(Cross(Country,(Flag(Football,(Golf,(Lacrosse,(Physical(Educa6on,(

Soccer,(SoKball,(Swimming,(Tennis,(Track,(Volleyball,(Water(Polo,(WeightliKing(and(Wrestling.(

School$website:(hLp://www.erhs.ocps.net( ! !

!!Edgewater(High(School(is(located(in(the(College(Park(sec6on(of(Orlando.(The(school(was(completely(renovated(in(2011(into(a(statelofl

thelart,(3lstory(facility.(Edgewater(High(School(was(designated(by(the(Orange(County(School(Board(to(be(the(District’s(Magnet(School(

for(Engineering,(Science(and(Technology.(Courses(offered(in(the(program(include:(Engineering(Technology,(Architectural(and(Mechanical(

DraKing((CADD),(Computer(Graphics,(Computer(Anima6on,(Game(Design,(Web(Design((HTML),(as(well(as(the(duallenrollment(courses(

offered(by(the(University(of(Central(Florida((Systems(Modeling,(Engineering(Analysis,(and(Engineering(Analysis(of(Economics).(Emphasis(

is(placed(on(projectldriven(learning,(personal(research,(team(building,(problem(solving,(and(personal(excellence.(The(school(newspaper,(

The(Eagle(Eye,(is(a(member(of(the(High(School(Na6onal(Ad(Network.(!Number$of$Students:(1770(Grades:(9(l12(Mascot:(Eagles(School$colors:(Red(and(White(

Foreign$Languages:(French,(La6n(and(Spanish.(Fine$Arts:(Visual(arts,(Band,(Chorus,(Dance,(Keyboard,(Guitar,(Handbells,(Orchestra,(Photography,(Musical(Theater/Drama(and(AP(Arts(

Courses."Sports:(American(Football,(Baseball,(Basketball,(Bowling,(Cheerleading,(Cross(Country,(Flag(Football,(Golf,(Lacrosse,(Physical(Educa6on,(

Soccer,(SoKball,(Swimming,(Tennis,(Track,(Volleyball,(Water(Polo,(WeightliKing(and(Wrestling.(

School$website:(hLp://www.ehs.ocps.net(!

EAST$RIVER$HIGH$SCHOOL

EDGEWATER$HIGH$SCHOOL

!Freedom(High(School(was(established(in(2003(and(was(named(in(honor(of(the(September(11(aLacks(in(2001.(Freedom(has(a(variety(of(

academic(programs(for(students(of(all(grades(and(levels,(including(AVID,(AP(Courses,(Academy(of(Mass(Media,(Academy(of(Hospitality,(

Early(Childhood(Educa6on(Academy(and( several(dual(enrollment( courses.( In(addi6on,( students(have(a( chance( to( receive( career(and(

technical( training( through( the( Tech( Prep( and( Dual( Enrollment( Program.( Freedom( High( School( is( home( of( The( Mon6cello( Scholar(

Academy(of(Excellence,(which(offers(a(course(of(study(designed(for(students(who(compete(academically(at(the(na6onal(level.(Freedom(

strives(to(offer(as(many(sports(as(possible(to(both(male(and(female(students.(All(Athle6c(programs(at(Freedom(High(School(will(stress(

academic(success,(physical(fitness,(character(development,(discipline,(and(good(sportsmanship."!Number$of$Students:(3200(Grades:(9(l12(Mascot:(Patrio(School$colors:(Red,(White(and(Navy(Blue(

Foreign$Languages:(Arabic,(Chinese((Mandarin),(French,(German,(Japanese(and(Spanish.(

Fine$Arts:(Visual(arts,(Band,(Chorus,(Dance,(Keyboard,(Guitar,(Handbells,(Orchestra,(Photography,(Musical(Theater/Drama(and(AP(Arts(

Courses"Sports:( American( Football,( Baseball,( Basketball,( Bowling,( Cheerleading,( Cross( Country,( Diving,( Flag( Football,( Golf,( Lacrosse,( Physical(

Educa6on,(Soccer,(SoKball,(Swimming,(Tennis,(Track,(Volleyball,(Water(Polo,(WeightliKing(and(Wrestling.(

School$website:(www.freedom.ocps.net( !

!Established(in(2009,(Lake(Nona(is(the(newest(Orange(County(Public(School.(The(school(offers(dis6nct(clubs(and(extra(curricular(ac6vi6es(

as(well(as(a(unique(Collegiate(Academy(Program(in(partnership(with(Valencia(College.(This(is(a(fastltrack(academic(program(that(enables(

students(to(either(complete(a(full(Associate(in(Arts(degree(or(take(one(or(two(collegellevel(courses(at(Valencia(College.(Lake(Nona(High(

School(has(an(impressive(Digital(Media(Academy(Program(for(students(interested(in(technology,(graphic(design,(website(design,(digital(

photography(and(TV(Produc6on.(Students(in(Lake(Nona’s(Digital(Media(Academia(have(earned(a(sum(of(120(Adobe(Cer6fica6ons.(Lake(

Nona(boasts(a(great(Health(Academy(Program(where(students(receive(health(care(educa6on(and(hands(on(training.(Beyond(academics,(

students(are(able(to(be(part(of(an(athle6c(team(of(their(choice(to(further(enrich(their(high(school(experience.(In(2011,(Lake(Nona(had(its(

first(State(qualifying(team(in(history(with(the(Cross(Country(team(compe6ng(in(the(FHSAA(State(Finals.(In(2012,(the(boy’s(Track(and(Field(

4x800(meter(relay(team(came(in(first(place(at(the(FHSAA(State(Finals(earning(Lake(Nona(its(first(State(Title(ever.(!Number$of$Students:(2300(Grades:(9(l12(Mascot:(Lion(School$colors:(Navy(Blue,(Silver(and(White.(

Foreign$Languages:(American(Sign(Language,(Chinese((Mandarin),(French(and(Spanish.(

Fine$Arts:(Visual(arts,(Band,(Chorus,(Musical(Theater/Drama(and(AP(Arts(Courses.(

Sports:( American( Football,( Baseball,( Basketball,( Bowling,( Cheerleading,( Cross( Country,( Diving,( Flag( Football,( Golf,( Lacrosse,( Physical(

Educa6on,(Soccer,(SoKball,(Swimming,(Tennis,(Track,(Volleyball,(Water(Polo,(WeightliKing(and(Wrestling.(

School$website:(www.lakenonahs.ocps.net(

FREEDOM$HIGH$SCHOOL

LAKE$NONA$HIGH$SCHOOL

!Ocoee(High(School(was(established( in(1883(and(was(en6rely( renovated( in(2005.(The( school( is(100%( textbook( free( so(every( student(

receives( a( Macbook( laptop( computer( on( the( first( week,( which( they( will( keep( un6l( the( end( of( the( semester/year.( All( classes( and(

homework(are(done(in(the(computer(therefore(they(don’t(need(to(carry(any(books.(Ocoee(HS(adopted(a(Smaller(Learning(Community(

Model(as(part(of(the(reform.(This(places(students(in(one(of(the(four(sublschools(for(their(core(classes,(which(are:(Columbia,(Harvard,(

Princeton,( and( Yale.( Each( sublschool( has( two( counselors,( a( dean,( and( an( assistant( principal.( Each( of( these( smaller( schools( has(

approximately(150(students.(The(idea(is(to(create(a(small(learning(community(for(students.(This(allows(them(to(get(to(know(each(other(

beLer( and( work( closer( with( the( counselors,( who( push( them( to( take( moreladvanced( classes.( Ocoee( is( very( proud( of( its( Music(

Department.( The(Marching(Band(has(performed( in( the(CoLon(Bowl(Music( Fes6val,( the( Florida(Citrus( Parade,( the( Ikea( Thanksgiving(

Parade,(mul6ple(Under(Armour(Football(AlllAmerican(Games(that(were(broadcast(on(ESPN,(several(Macy’s(Thanksgiving(Day(Parades(at(

Universal(Studios(Florida(and(the(New(York(City(Veteran’s(Day(Parade.(The(band(is(also(oKen(featured(in(the(Florida(Classic(BaLle(Of(The(

Bands.(!Number$of$Students:(2300(Grades:(9(l12(Mascot:(Knight(School$colors:(Black(and(Gol(Foreign$Languages:(French,(Japanese(and(Spanish.(Fine$Arts:(Visual(arts,(Band,(Chorus,(Keyboard,(Guitar,(Handbells,(Orchestra,(Musical(Theater/Drama(and(AP(Arts(Courses.(

Sports:(American(Football,(Baseball,(Basketball,(Bowling,(Cheerleading,(Cross(Country,(Flag(Football,(Golf,(Lacrosse,(Physical(Educa6on,(

Soccer,(SoKball,(Swimming,(Tennis,(Track,(Volleyball,(Water(Polo,(WeightliKing(and(Wrestling.(

School$website:(www.ocoeehighschool.ocps.net(

!!!!!Since( the( school’s( opening( in( 2001,( Olympia( High( School( has( been( the( pride( of( a( community( with( high( expecta6ons( and( parental(

involvement(support.(The(school(offers(a(Dual(Enrollment(classes(through(Valencia(College(and(a(wide(variety(of(AP(Courses,(including(

the( Advanced( Placement( Experience( Scholars( Academy( (APEX).( This( program( is( offered( to( a( selected( number( of( students( only( and(

requires( a(minimum( of( six( AP( courses( and( exams( before( applica6on.( APEX( students( have( the( opportunity( to( par6cipate( in( college(

symposiums(with(guest(speakers.(Olympia(High(School(is(also(recognized(for(its(athle6c(programs(and(is(also(known(as(“Home(of(the(

Titans”.(The(school(proudly(offers(a(wide(range(of(individual(and(team(sports(to(their(students.(The(Olympia(Titans(won(the(state(men’s(

golf(championship(in(2005."!Number$of$Students:(2950(Grades:(9(l12(Mascot:(Titan(School$colors:(Black,(Silver(and(Teal(Foreign$Languages:(French,(Italian,(La6n(and(Spanish.(Fine$Arts:(Visual(arts,(Band,(Chorus,(Keyboard,(Guitar,(Handbells,(Orchestra,(Photography,(Musical(Theater,(Drama(and(AP(Arts(Courses."Sports:( American( Football,( Baseball,( Basketball,( Bowling,( Cheerleading,( Cross( Country,( Diving,( Flag( Football,( Golf,( Lacrosse,( Physical(

Educa6on,(Soccer,(SoKball,(Swimming,(Tennis,(Track,(Volleyball,(Water(Polo,(WeightliKing(and(Wrestling.(

School$website:(www.olympiahigh.ocps.net(

OCOEE$HIGH$SCHOOL

OLYMPIA$HIGH$SCHOOL

!Timber(Creek(High(School( is( located( in(the(east(part(of(Orange(County.(The(school(offers(many(AP(Courses(as(well(as(the(unique(Air(

Force(Junior(Reserve(Officer(Training(Corps(program((AFJROTC).(This(program(consists(of(courses(related(to(physical(training,(leadership,(

avia6on(history,( explora6on(of( space,( avia6on(and( science(of( flight.(AFJROTC( students(wear( the(Air( Force(uniform( to( school( once( a(

week.( TCHS( also( hosts( many( Academies,( including( the( Academy( of( Finance( for( students( interested( in( learning( about( accoun6ng,(

interna6onal(finance,(banking(and(entrepreneurship(as(well(as( the(Academy(of(Agricultural(and(Animal(Science( for(students(with(an(

early(interest(in(a(Veterinary(career.(Timber(Creek(High(School(has(a(notable(Performing(Arts(program.(Timber(Creek(High(School(has(a(

very(good(athle6cs(department(and(features(a(wide(array(of(clubs(and(organiza6ons.(The(school(has(made(it(to(the(divisional(playoff(in(

American( football(five(6mes,(winning( the(2nd(District(Title(and( its(first(ever(playoff(game( in(2011.(TCHS(has(also(been(successful( in(

many(other(sports(receiving(significant(sate(level(recogni6on."!Number$of$Students:(3150(Grades:(9(l12(Mascot:(Wolf(

School$colors:(Purple,(Silver(and(Black(Foreign$Languages:(American(Sign(Language,(Chinese((Mandarin),(French,(German,(La6n(and(Spanish.(

Fine$Arts:(Visual(arts,(Band,(Chorus,(Dance,(Orchestra,(Musical(Theater/Drama(and(AP(Arts(Courses.(

Sports:(American(Football,(Baseball,(Basketball,(Bowling,(Cheerleading,(Cross(Country,(Flag(Football,(Golf,(Lacrosse,(Physical(Educa6on,(

Soccer,(SoKball,(Swimming,(Tennis,(Track,(Volleyball,(Water(Polo,(WeightliKing(and(Wrestling.(

School$website:(www.tchs.ocps.net( !

!University(High( School( is( located( about( a(mile( from(University( of( Central( Florida( (UCF).( The( school( campus( is( designed( in( a( square(

architectural( layout(with(a(courtyard( in( the(middle.(University(High(School(has(an( Interna6onal(Baccalaureate(program(and(a(Global(

Technologies((GT)(magnet(program.(The(school(Band(Program(has(had(a(history(of(excellence(in(a(wide(range(of(performance(ac6vi6es(

and(is(knows(for(having(one(of(the(best(drama(departments( in(Florida.(They(have(performed(several(popular(plays(and(musicals(and(

were(one(of( the(first(high(schools( in( the(world(to(put(on(the(produc6on(Phantom(of( the(Opera( in(2011.(The(UHS(American(football((

team(has(had(some(recent(exaggerated(successes.(In(2012(and(2013(the(football(team(clinched(their(first(District(6tle(ever.(The(school’s(

stadium(and(junior(parking(lot(were(used(as(a(backdrop(for(the(2007(film(Sydney(White.(The(University(High(School(cheerleaders(have(

won(the(state(championships(6tles(and(were( featured( in( the(movie(Bring( It(On:( In( It( to(Win( It.(University(High(School( students(also(

featured(in(an(episode(of(MTV’s(hit(show(True(Life:(I’m(Going(to(Prom.(!Number$of$Students:(3100(Grades:(9(l12(Mascot:(Cougar(School$colors:(Blue(and(Gold(Foreign$Languages:(French,(German,(La6n(and(Spanish.(

Fine$Arts:(Visual(arts,(Band,(Chorus,(Keyboard,(Guitar,(Handbells,(Photography,(Musical(Theater/Drama(and(AP(Arts(Courses.(

Sports:( American( Football,( Baseball,( Basketball,( Bowling,( Cheerleading,( Cross( Country,( Diving,( Flag( Football,( Golf,( Lacrosse,( Physical(

Educa6on,(Soccer,(SoKball,(Swimming,(Tennis,(Track,(Volleyball,(WeightliKing(and(Wrestling.(

School$website:(www.uhs.ocps.net(

TIMBER$CREEK$HIGH$SCHOOL

UNIVERSITY$HIGH$SCHOOL

!Wekiva(High(School(is(located(in(Apopka,(on(the(northwest(side(of(Orange(County.(The(school(offers(several(Clubs,(Sports,(AP(Courses(

and(Academies.(The(Digital(Media(Academy((DMA)(gives(students(the(opportunity(to(learn(more(about(television(produc6on,(web(page(

design,(computer(draKing,(digital(art(and(music.(The(Scholar(Academy,(emphasizes(in(language(development,(prepara6on(for(SAT(and(

ACT,(higher(level(thinking(skills,(research(and(presenta6on(skills.(By(comple6ng(the(requirements(of(the(Scholar(Academy,(students(have(

the(opportunity(to(earn(pres6gious(designa6ons,(including(state(and/or(na6onal(AP(Scholar(and(Honors,(AP(Scholar(with(Dis6nc6on,(AP(

Interna6onal(Scholar,(and(Na6onal(Merit(semifinalist.(WHS(also(hosts(a(Photonics(Program(with(a(curriculum(that(involves(cuYngledge(

uses(of(lasers,(op6cs,(fiberlop6cs,(and(electrolop6cal(devices(in(numerous(and(diverse(fields(of(technology—manufacturing,(healthcare,(

telecommunica6on,(environment(monitoring,(homeland(security,(aerospace,(and(many(others.(This(program(offers(students(challenging(

ac6vi6es(with(state(of(the(art(op6cal(and(laser(equipment."!Number$of$Students:(2350(Grades:(9(l12(Mascot:(Mustang(

School$colors:(Maroon,(Navy(and(Gold(

Foreign$Languages:(French,(La6n(and(Spanish.(Fine$Arts:(Visual(arts,(Band,(Chorus,(Dance,(Keyboard,(Guitar,(Handbells,(Orchestra,(Photography,(Musical(Theater/Drama(and(AP(Arts(

Courses."Sports:( American( Football,( Baseball,( Basketball,( Bowling,( Cheerleading,( Cross( Country,( Diving,( Flag( Football,( Golf,( Lacrosse,( Physical(

Educa6on,(Soccer,(SoKball,(Swimming,(Tennis,(Track,(Volleyball,(Water(Polo,(WeightliKing(and(Wrestling.(

School$website:(www.wekivahigh.ocps.net( !

West(Orange(High( School(was(established( in(1975(and( renovated( in( 2009.( The( school( is( located( in(Winter(Garden,( southwest(Orange(

County.(West(Orange(supports(a(wide(range(of(academic(and(sports(pursuits,(including(athle6c,(voca6onal,(career(and(college(preparatory(

classes.(WOHS( has( had( a( 30lyear( tradi6on( of( a( prominent( band( program(within(Orange( County(with( appearances( in(many( local( and(

na6onal(venues.( Its(Choral(and(Theatre(departments(consistently(win(outstanding(ra6ngs(at(District(and(State(Fes6vals.(The(Advanced(

Choirs(won(1st(place(in(Verona,(Italy.(In(addi6on(to(the(arts,(the(school(is(proud(of(its(outstanding(student(leadership(organiza6ons(such(

as(the(Na6onal(Honor(Society(and(the(Student(Council/(Leadership(Class.(West(Orange(sports(include(at( least(30(teams(and(its(famous(

chant(is(“West(Orange(County”,(commonly(used(in(various(athle6c(home(games.(The(baseball(team(is(one(of(the(most(compe66ve(sports(

at(West(Orange(and(the(school(is(proud(to(have(one(of(the(best(looking(fields(in(the(district."!Number$of$Students:(3800(Grades:(9(l12(Mascot:(Warriors(

School$colors:(Orange(and(Blue(Foreign$Languages:(French,(La6n(and(Spanish.(Fine$Arts:(Visual( arts,(Band,(Chorus,(Dance,(Keyboard,(Guitar,(Handbells,(Orchestra,(Photography,(Musical( Theater/Drama(and(AP(Arts(

Courses."Sports:( American( Football,( Baseball,( Basketball,( Bowling,( Cheerleading,( Cross( Country,( Diving,( Flag( Football,( Golf,( Lacrosse,( Physical(

Educa6on,(Soccer,(SoKball,(Swimming,(Tennis,(Track,(Volleyball,(Water(Polo,(WeightliKing(and(Wrestling.(

School$website:(www.westorangehigh.ocps.net(

WEKIVA$HIGH$SCHOOL

WEST$ORANGE$HIGH$SCHOOL

!Winter(Park(High(School(was(one(of(the(first(schools(in(the(district,(established(in(1927.(The(school(is(located(in(Winter(Park,(northeast(of(Orange(County(and(is(a(magnet(school(for(the(Interna6onal(Baccalaureate(program.(Winter(Park(High(School(has(a(large(number(of(

students(taking(Honors,(AP(or(IB(exams(every(year.(The(school(also(features(a(Naval(Junior(Reserve(Officer(Training(Corps(unit(and(is(the(

largest(campus(organiza6on,(with(over(300(members(ac6vely(par6cipa6ng.(The(unit’s(compe66on(teams(are(consistently(state(finalists(

and(have(also(been(to(na6onals.(Winter(Park(High(School(has(a(notable(Performing(Arts(program(and(it(was(named(a(2004l2007(Music(

Demonstra6on(School(by(the(Florida(Department(of(Educa6on.(The(Band,(Orchestra,(and(Choral(programs(consistently(receive(superior(

ra6ngs( at( State( Performance( Assessments( and( all( three( are( recognized( na6onally( as( top( rated( public( high( school( performing( arts(

programs.(WPHS(also(has(a(notable(Drama(department(and(its(students(aLend(the(District(and(State(level(compe66ons(yearly.(!Number$of$Students:(3050(Grades:(9(l12(Mascot:(Mustang(

School$colors:(Maroon,(Navy(and(Gold(

Foreign$Languages:(French,(La6n(and(Spanish.(Fine$Arts:(Visual(arts,(Band,(Chorus,(Dance,(Keyboard,(Guitar,(Handbells,(Orchestra,(Photography,(Musical(Theater/Drama(and(AP(Arts(

Courses."Sports:( American( Football,( Baseball,( Basketball,( Bowling,( Cheerleading,( Cross( Country,( Diving,( Flag( Football,( Golf,( Lacrosse,( Physical(

Educa6on,(Soccer,(SoKball,(Swimming,(Tennis,(Track,(Volleyball,(Water(Polo,(WeightliKing(and(Wrestling.(

School$website:(www.wekivahigh.ocps.net"

WINTER$PARK$HIGH$SCHOOL$

After I adjusted to this new environment I was living in I started to make friends. I did so many nice things with them like visiting Alligatorland, Kennedy Space Center, Disney… A nice thing between school and having fun is that my English improves the

whole time. I enjoyed my time in the USA so much because I could share it with so many nice people. I love my school back home and I’m very proud of it but I have also

discovered that American school is amazing and every student here is proud to be part of the school, even if they don’t participate in any sports or music. I would advise everyone

to come to Florida and experience its culture. It has been the ultimate educational experience and it’s always so sunny.

Loraine$Q$Germany

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Tacoma&is&the&third&largest&city&in&Washington&state&with&a&popula6on&of&about&200,000.&The&metropolitan&area&is&home&to&over&3.5&million&people&and&includes&SeaAle,&Tacoma,&and&Olympia.&The&city&of&Tacoma,&located&on&Puget&Sound&in&the&heart&of&the&Pacific&Northwest's&"evergreen&playground,"&has&nearly&66&miles&of&shoreline&and&many&parks,&including&Point&Defiance&Park&with&a&worldKclass&zoo&and&aquarium.&SeaAle,&ocean&beaches&and&mountains&are&within&easy&driving&distance.&The&port&of&Tacoma&covers&more&than&2,400&acres.&It&is&the&6th&largest&port&in&North&America.&Two&railroads&and&15&steamship&lines&are&serviced&from&this&port.&"The&Tacoma&Dome&hosts&sports&and&entertainment&ac6vi6es,&and&Cheney&Stadium&is&home&to&a&professional&AAA&baseball&team.&People&of&all&ages&enjoy&numerous&museums,&such&as&the&Washington&State&Historical&Museum,&the&Tacoma&Art&Museum&and&the&Museum&of&Glass;&theater&produc6ons;&art&galleries;&a&fine&library&system;&musical&entertainment;&and&many&local&events.&Tacoma&also&has&several&universi6es:&the&University&of&Puget&Sound,&Pacific&Lutheran&University&and&the&University&of&Washington&Tacoma.&&"ExchangeMate&USA&places&students& in&Tacoma&Public&Schools& (5&schools).&The&city’s&mild,&temperate&marine&climate&allows&yearKround&outdoor&recrea6on,&including&walking,&cycling,&hiking,&skiing,&snowboarding,&kayaking,&rock&climbing,&motor&boa6ng,&sailing,&team&sports,&and&swimming.&SeaAle&is&known&as&the&“Rainy&City”&but&its&annual&rainfall&is&less&than&many&other&US&ci6es,&such&as&Houston,&Chicago&and&New&York&City.&This&whole&area&is&very&nice,&there&are&great&neighborhoods&and&amazing&quality&of&life.&It's&a&very&fun&city&with&great&schools&and&lots&of&things&to&do.!""

FUN$FACTS$"• SeaAle&was&the&first&city&in&the&US&to&play&a&Beatles&song&on&the&radio.&

• The&first&Starbucks&was&opened&in&SeaAle.&&

• The&Tacoma&Narrows&Bridge&is&the&fifh&longest&suspension&bridge&in&the&world.$$

• The&SeaAle&Public&Library&system&has&the&highest&percentage&of&library&cardKholders&per&capita&in&the&country.!• Several& movies& have& used& SeaAle& and& Tacoma& as& their& segng,& such& as:& Rose& Red,& Enough,& Preston& Tylk,& Get& Carter,&Prefountaine,&10&Things&I&Hate&About&You,&Countdown,&Born&to&be&Wild,&The&Hand&that&Rocks&the&Cradle,&I&Love&You&to&Death,&Wai6ng&for&the&Light,&&Come&See&the&Paradise,&Chips&the&War&Dog&and&Three&Fugi6ves.!

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Henry&Foss&High&School&was&the&first&school&in&Washington&State&to&introduce&the&Interna6onal&Baccalaureate&Program.&The&school&currently& offers& IB& courses& in& 15& different& areas,& including& Biology,& Chemistry,& Language,&Math,&Music& Theory,& Physics,& History,&Psychology&and& the&Visual&Arts.& In& addi6on,&Henry& Foss&boasts& a& fullKrange&of& academic&offerings& that& include& several&Business&Educa6on&courses,&Nutri6on,&Health.&Robo6cs,&Wood&Tech,&Air&Force&JROTC&and&many&more.&Henry&Foss&World&School&has&a&rich&ethnic&diversity&and&a&sense&of&family&between&staff&and&students.& Its&mission&is&to&transform&tradi6onal&programs&into&dynamic&opportuni6es&to&educate&all&students.&"Number$of$Students:$1060&Grades:&9&K12&Mascot:&Falcons&School$colors:&Green,&Gold&and&White&Foreign$Languages:&French,&Korean,&Russian&and&Spanish.&Fine$Arts:&Band.&Choir/Chorus,&Orchestra,&Jazz&Band,&Theater,&Arts,&Glass&Art,&Ceramics,&PoAery,&Pain6ng&and&Drawing,&&Sports:& Basketball,&Baseball,& Football,&Volleyball,& Soccer,& Sofball,&Golf,&Diving,& Track&and&Field,&Cheerleading,&Water&Polo,&Cross&Country,&Swimming&and&Wrestling.&School$website:&www.tacoma.k12.wa.us/sites/schools/foss/Pages/default.aspx!

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"Tacoma&Public&Schools&(TPS)&is&the&third&largest&district&in&Washington&State&serving&more&than&28,000&children&in&kindergarten&through&grade&12.&The&district&has&35&elementary&schools,&9&middle&schools,&5&comprehensive&high&schools&and&14&alterna6ve&learning&sites.&TPS&has&more&than&3,500&employees&and&is&one&of&the&largest&employers&in&the&city.&Tacoma&is&an&outstanding&school&district&in&which&all&students& exhibit& high& standards& of& achievement& and& cri6cal& thinking& skills,& and& are& socially&responsible,&contribu6ng&members&of&their&community.&In&2012,&Tacoma&Public&Schools&was&named&the&state’s&firstKever&and&only&districtKwide&Innova6on&Zone&for&educa6on.!

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Designed& in&a&classical&Collegiate&Gothic& style,& Lincoln&High&School& is&a&model&of& the&modern,&mul6cultural&urban&high&school.&Lincoln&High&School&was&a&recipient&of&a&2010&Washington&Achievement&Award&from&the&Office&of&Public&Instruc6on&and&the&State&Board&of&Educa6on&based&on&exemplary& student&growth&and& school& improvement.& In& the& last&decade&Lincoln&High&School&has&achieved&a&remarkable&renaissance&in&teaching&and&school&programs.& &A&once&dormant&drama&department&now&features&annual&produc6ons&and&an&awardKwinning&culinaryKarts&program&regularly&bests&similar&programs&in&the&region.&Lincoln&High&is&a&schoolKwithinKaKschool&that&features&a&rigorous,&collegeKready&curriculum&and&strong&emphasis&on&character&building.&&"Number$of$Students:&1380&Grades:&9&K12&Mascot:&Abes&School$colors:&Black&&&Gold&Foreign$Languages&Chinese,&French,&Japanese&and&Spanish.&Fine$Arts:&Computer&Graphics,&Glass&Art,&Printmaking,&Pain6ng,&Drawing,&Drama,&Theater&Produc6on,&Choir,&Orchestra,&Piano&Lab,&Percussion,&Symphonic&Band&and&Photography.&&Sports:& Baseball,& Basketball,& Bowling,& Cheerleading,& Cross& Country,& Football,& Golf,& Soccer,& Sofball,& Swimming,& Tennis,& Track&&&Field,&Volleyball,&Water&Polo&and&Wrestling.&School$website:&www.lincolnabes.org! "

"""Built& in& 1961,& the& segng& of&Mount& Tahoma&High& School& dras6cally& changed& in& September& 2004&when& the& new& building&was&completed.& The& design& included& an& effec6ve& use& of& daylight,& natural& ven6la6on& and& quality& acous6cs& to& enhance& the& indoor&learning&environment.& In&addi6on&to&the&new&buildings,&the&construc6on&project&added&new&highKquality&athle6c&facili6es.&The&crowning& jewel&among&those&was&the&new&football&stadium,&which&seats&more&than&5,000&spectators,&and&has&become&a&goKto&site&to&host&high&school&athle6c&events&in&and&around&the&Pierce&County&area.&&

Number$of$Students:&1480&Grades:&9&K12&Mascot:&Thunderbird&School$colors:&Cardinal,&White&and&Gold&Foreign$Languages:$French,&Korean&and&Spanish.&Fine$Arts:&Choir,&Chorus,&Dance,&Drama,&TV&Produc6on,&Computer&Graphics,&Ceramics,&Glass&Art,&Photography,&Pain6ng,&Drawing,&Arts,&Theater,&Band,&Guitar,&Orchestra,&Jazz&Band&and&Music&History.&&Sports:&Football,&Soccer,&Tennis,&Volleyball,&Swimming,&Cross&Country,&Basketball,&Bowling,&Wrestling,&Golf,&Track&and&Field,&Water&Polo,&Baseball&and&Fast&Pitch.&School$website:&www.mAahomathunderbirds.org!

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"""Stadium&High&School&is&located&in&the&Stadium&District,&near&downtown&Tacoma.&Construc6on&began&in&1891&with&the&inten6on&of&building&a&luxury&hotel&resembling&a&French&château.&In&2005K2006&the&school&underwent&a&major&renova6on,&seismic&upgrade,&historical&restora6on,&and&expansion.&The&centennial&celebra6on&of&Stadium&High&School&was&held&on&September&2006&and&was&aAended&by&3299&alumni,&segng&a&Guinness&World&Record&for&the&largest&recorded&school&reunion.&"Number$of$Students:&1620&Grades:&9&K12&Mascot:&Tiger&School$colors:&Royal&Blue&and&Gold&Foreign$Languages:&French&German,&Japanese&and&Spanish.&Fine$ Arts:& Glass& Art,& Computer& Graphic,& Printmaking,& Graphic& Design,& Ceramics,& Theater,& Chorus,& Orchestra,& Jazz& Band,&Percussion,&Symphonic&Band,&Music&Theory&and&Photography.&&Sports:&Football,&Soccer,&Basketball,&Bowling,&Track&and&Field,&Cross&Country,&Tennis,&Golf,&Baseball,&Sofball,&Wrestling,&Swimming&and&Volleyball.&&School$website:&www.stadium6gers.org!

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""Wilson&High&School&was&built&in&1958&and&opened&a&new&addi6on&in&September&2006,&which&contains&stateKofKtheKart&classrooms&and&science& labs,&a&new&library,&business&educa6on&classes,&an&expanded&Associated&Student&Body&complex,&the&Career&Center&and& Guidance& and& administra6ve& offices.&Wilson& is& one& of& very& few& high& schools& in& the& country& with& a& fully& equipped& glass&blowing& hot& shop.& In& 2011,& 2012,& and& 2013,& Wilson& was& named& a& "School& of& Dis6nc6on"& by& the& Center& for& Educa6onal&Effec6veness& in&recogni6on&of& its&students'&drama6c& improvements& in&reading&and&math.&Wilson& is&the&only&high&school& in&the&state&to&earn&this&honor&more&than&once.!"Number$of$Students:&1400&Grades:&9&K12&Mascot:&Rams&School$colors:&Red,&White&and&Blue&Foreign$Languages&French,&Japanese&and&Spanish.&Fine$ Arts:& Computer& Graphics,& Ceramics,& Photography,& Pain6ng,& Drawing,& Arts,& Visual& Arts,& Modern& Dance,& Glass& Art,& Band,&Guitar,&Choir,&Chorus,&Jazz&Band,&Jazz&Choir,&Music&Theory,&Orchestra,&Percussion&and&Symphonic&Band.&Sports:& Football,& Soccer,& Basketball,& Track& and& Field,& Cross& Country,& Bowling,& Cheerleading,& Tennis,& Golf,& Baseball,& Fast& Pitch,&Wrestling,&Swimming,&Water&Polo&and&Volleyball.&School$website:&www.wilsonrams.org!

WOODROW$WILSON$HIGH$SCHOOL

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