3142 - Foreign Exchange Students Policy

Policy 3142

Procedure 3142P

STUDENTS

Foreign Exchange Students

The board of directors welcomes and encourages the involvement of district-approved foreign exchange student organizations in the placement of foreign students at its high schools. The board believes that a successful exchange experience helps to promote the understanding of, and an appreciation for, persons of other cultures and nationalities. The district further believes that the experience should be a positive one for both the students and the educators. 

Minors from foreign countries visiting the district for a short stay on a visitor’s visa, such as a vacation or visit with friends or family, may not enroll in school in the district. International exchange students who come to the U.S. for a long-term visit on the appropriate visa with the intention of attending school may register to attend school in the district through a district-approved international exchange program. The district may admit such international exchange students when admission does not adversely impact the instructional program of the district. 

To ensure the possibility of a successful placement and a positive experience for all involved, the superintendent shall establish procedures governing the enrollment of foreign exchange students in the district’s high schools.

Legal References:    
RCW 28A.300.240        International Student Exchange
RCW 19.166            International Student Exchange

Adoption Date:      April 13, 2010