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C-corps,
Jr. Students
Age: between 15 but not more than 18 and 6 months at the time of
enrollment in the host school
Previous Program Participation: The student has not previously participated
as an exchange visitor for high school studies in the U.S.
Academic
Standing:
- has
sufficient English language ability (minimum SLEP score of 45)
- has
sufficient academic standing (No grades lower than C+ in core
subjects of Math, English,Chinese, Science and Social Studies
from Junior High School to present)
- interview
(of both student applicant and parent/guardian) and testing conducted
by program administrators
- total
number of school absences in one academic year can be no more
than 8 days/year
Personal
Characteristics to be evaluated during the interview and gleaned
from application materials:
-
has an interest in helping American students learn about China
and Chinese
- has
ability to follow directions given by Chinese language teacher
- demonstrates
appropriate maturity level
- demonstrates
good judgment/common sense (recognized by peers, teachers)
- demonstrates
ability to communicate his or her feelings, questions, comments
with an appropriate level of clarity and respect
- is
flexible — adjusts to changes in environment/conditions
of activities
- is
outgoing and active
- has
some skill or ability to show/discuss in more detail Chinese arts,
sports, contemporary culture
- is
mentally and physically able to participate fully
C-corps,
Jr. Brochure
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