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Programs
Quick Facts
- The School District of Janesville has maintained international school partnerships since the 1970s
- Since 2013, over 100 international students have attended high school in Janesville through JIEP's F-1 program
- Approximately 30 international students attend Janesville high schools each school year
- International Buddies program connects local and international students by providing cultural experiences
- Janesville elementary, middle, and high schools welcome over 100 students from sister schools for short term immersion camps each year
Which Program Is For Me?
Academic Student Program (F-1)
- Secondary students can be enrolled for up to 1 academic year (12 month maximum) at Craig or Parker High School
- F-1 students earn high school credit
- Year 12 students are eligible to earn a high school diploma upon successful completion of graduation requirements
- Must demonstrate English proficiency to be successful in high school coursework
- Must demonstrate a history of academic success
- Students live with a host family
- Tuition and Room & Board fees apply
Cultural Exchange Program (J-1)
*Please note that as of August 2020, our Program Sponsor Application is still pending for this program. Please check back for updates!
- Secondary students between the ages of 15 - 18.5 can be enrolled for one semester or one academic year at Craig or Parker High School
- Purpose of program is cultural immersion and exchange
- Students engage in high school coursework, but do not earn academic credit
- Must demonstrate English proficiency to be successful in high school coursework
- Students live with a host family
- Program fees apply
Short Term Immersion Camp
- Elementary, middle, and high school programs available
- Programs arranged in cooperation through international partner schools
- 12-14 day programs in Summer, Autumn, and Spring
- Students attend school and participate in various cultural excursions
- Housing accommodations in a local hotel and include a host family visit
- Program fees apply
Student Life
- Each international student is paired with a Craig or Parker student "Buddy" at Orientation
- Janesville is a safe city with many local activities each season
- Find information about school events on Facebook for Craig High School, Parker High School, or Parker Performing Arts
- Craig High School Athletics & Clubs
- Parker High School Athletics & Clubs
- The JIEP Student Handbook and Orientation Guide outlines expectations for program participants and is updated regularly
Academics
The School District of Janesville is proud to offer international student enrollment at either Craig or Parker High School. Both of these public high schools offer many challenging and interesting courses that will prepare students for a variety of post-secondary plans.
Academic Information
- Course Offerings
- Graduation Requirements
- Advantages of Pursuing AP and/or Honors Courses
- Advanced Placement (AP) and Honors Course Offerings
- Grading System
Course Offerings
Graduation Requirements
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Students must earn 26.5 credits. A course that meets four days per week for one semester is awarded 0.5 of a credit. A STUDENT MUST CARRY SEVEN FULL-TIME COURSES. Each student must earn credits in the following required courses:
A STUDENT MUST CARRY SEVEN FULL-TIME COURSES. Each student must earn credits in the following required courses:
| Curricular Area |
Credits Required |
|---|---|
| English | 4.0 |
| Mathematics | 3.0 |
| Social Studies* | 3.0 |
|
Science
|
1.0 Physical 1.0 Bio/Life 1.0 Additional Science credit |
| Physical Education | 1.5 |
| Freshman Seminar | 0.5 |
| Personal Finance | 0.5 |
|
Additional Credit in: English, Math, Science, Social Studies |
1.0 |
| Total Required Credits** | 16.5 |
| Total Elective Credits | 10.0 |
| Total Credits Required for Graduation | 26.5 |
*One semester of Health is required for high school graduation. This may be earned by completing one semester in 7th or 8th grade or taken in high school.
**1.0 credit must be US History or AP American History
**Students must meet Civics Test requirements
| Physical Science | Bio/ Life Science | |||||
| AP Chemistry | Physics | Chemistry | Anatomy & Physiology | Biology | AP Biology | Plant Science |
| Ap Physics | Physical Science | Pre-AP Chemistry | Animal Science (ES) | Forensic Science | Genetics | Principals of Biomedical Science |
| Earth Science | Principles of Engineering | Aerospace Engineering | AP Environmental Science | Microbiology | Human Body Systems | |
ADDITIONAL CREDITS
- A. The maximum number of credits which apply to rank point total can be no more than 8.0 per year.
- B. Students may earn credit through summer school. No rank points will be awarded for these courses.
- C. If a student would like to take an off-campus, correspondence, or study/travel programs, all credits must be pre-approved with a maximum allowance of 3.0 credits. More than 3.0 credits may be pre-approved as part of the Youth Options program, which allows high school students to take college/technical school courses for credit. See your counselor or Student Services Specialist for further information about this program. Pre-Approval for Credits Over 8 Courses.docx
- D. Students taking courses over the summer through the Wisconsin Center for Academically Talented Youth (WCATY) or Northwestern’s Center for Talent Development (CTD) or an online source must follow a Pre-Approval Process. The organization offering the course provides verification of credit earned. Pre-approval forms are available from the Student Services Office and must be considered along with your registration with WCATY, CTD, or any other organization. These courses will not be included in scholarship tie breakers. Questions can be referred to Amy Sheridan, 743-5035. Pre-Approval for Credits Over Summer.docx
EARLY GRADUATION
Students desiring early graduation from high school must complete all required courses and enough electives to equal or surpass the minimum number of credits required for graduation by the anticipated date of early graduation. Students must also have written approval of their parent or guardian and have completed a minimum of six semesters of high school work. Students must apply at least one semester before the planned date for early graduation. They must consult with their counselor or Student Services Specialist and principal prior to submitting an application. (Board Policy 6310.2)
Advantages of Pursuing AP and/or Honors Courses
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) AND HONORS COURSES (HR)
Advanced Placement and Honors courses are available in all academic areas.
The School District of Janesville offers the Advanced Placement (AP) Program for students who want to be academically challenged. The AP Program is a cooperative educational endeavor between high schools and colleges which offers college credit for college -level courses taken while in high school when students receive a particular score on the AP exam.
ADVANTAGES OF PURSUING AP AND HONORS COURSES
- Provides rigorous academic experience
- Better prepares students for post-secondary course work
- Increases competitive edge in gaining entrance into selective colleges Potential to earn college credit or placement in advanced courses
- Enhances academic preparation for college entrance exams (ACT/SAT)
- Allows students to pursue academic/career interests in more depth
Advanced Placement (AP) and Honors Course Offerings
| 2-D DESIGN PORTFOLIO | DRAWING | PHYSICS |
|---|---|---|
| 3-D DESIGN PORTFOLIO | ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION | PHYSICS II |
| BIOLOGY | ENGLISH LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION | PSYCHOLOGY |
| CALCULUS AB | ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE | SPANISH |
| CALCULUS BC | EUROPEAN HISTORY | STATISTICS |
| CHEMISTRY | FRENCH | UNITED STATES HISTORY |
| COMPUTER SCIENCE A -JAVA | HUMAN GEOGRAPHY | US GOVERNMENT POLITICS |
| COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES | MUSIC THEORY | WORLD HISTORY |
| ACCELERATED A CAPPELLA | ACCELERATED ENGLISH 9-10 | ACCELERATED ORCHESTRA |
|---|---|---|
| ACCELERATED WIND ENSEMBLE | ASSISTANT CHILD CARE TEACHER | BIOLOGY |
| CHEMISTRY PRE -AP | CHINESE IV | CHINESE V |
| ENGLISH 9 | ENGLISH 10 | ENGLISH 11 |
| FRENCH IV | FRENCH V | GLOBAL STUDIES |
| INTEGRATED MATH II | INTEGRATED MATH III | PRE CALCULUS |
| SPANISH FOR HERITAGE SPEAKERS I | SPANISH FOR HERITAGE SPEAKERS II | SPANISH IV |
| SPANISH V |
Grading System
Class Ranking / Rank Points / Grading System
| Grade | GPA | Range |
| A | 4.0 | 92-100 |
| A- | 3.7 | 90-91 |
| B+ | 3.3 | 88-89 |
| B | 3.0 | 82-87 |
| B- | 2.7 | 80-81 |
| C+ | 2.3 | 78-79 |
| C | 2.0 | 72-77 |
| C- | 1.7 | 70-71 |
| D+ | 1.3 | 68-69 |
| D | 1.0 | 62-67 |
| D- | 0.7 | 60-61 |
| F | 0 | 50-59 |
- Rank points are earned each semester
- Students will be ranked by total number points earned
- A cumulative rank will be reported at the each semester
- The rank to determine scholarships and recognition is determined at the end of semester of the senior year.
HONOR ROLL:
Honor Roll is determined at the end of each semester and is not the cumulative GPA.
| 3.0-3.49 | Honors |
| 3.5 - 3.74 | High Honors |
| 3.75 - 4.00 | Academic Excellence |