No. 65

Brief Explanation:

To assist principals in distributing and then processing applications, the following procedures are suggested:

Distribution of Application Packets

Application packets will be sent to teachers of French, levels 5-6 and above, for distribution to students who returned a French Study/ Home Stay interest survey in October.  Additional packets will be sent to French teachers for promotion in their classes.  Application packets sent to teachers of French 5-6 and above should be distributed to students as soon as possible.  It is requested that teachers instruct students to take the packets home and discuss the program with their parents.

Processing Applications

Applications should be returned to the principal's office as soon as possible and no later than Friday, December 1, 2000.

At the time of return, the secretary should verify that:

1. Application has been completely filled out, including all signatures and the completed Personal Information Sheet is attached to the application.

2. First page only of the Approval to Participate has been completely filled out.

3. Money order or cashier's check payable to San Diego City Schools for $800.00 is included. No personal checks can or will be accepted.

If all three items are in order, the APPLICATION SHOULD BE TIME/DATED and initialed; the check should be stapled to the front of the application; and the Approval to Participate should be expeditiously circulated to the appropriate teachers and counselor before being submitted to the principal.  (Applicants may not circulate their own approval forms.)  Since the program will take place during the school year it is imperative that students have a record of strong academic performance.  The principal, through personal assessment and information provided by teachers and counselors, will give or deny final approval.  PRINCIPAL'S APPROVAL IS A KEY FACTOR IN CENTRAL OFFICE DETERMINATION OF ACCEPTANCE.

•     Students who are NOT APPROVED for participation at the school sites should be informed immediately and their deposit checks returned.

• Students who are APPROVED will receive notification of acceptance by letter from the World Language office during the week of December 4, 2000

Completed applications with attached checks and Approvals to Participate for all approved students should be sent by school mail to Alan Svidal, World Language Program Specialist, Education Center Room, 2009.  (If there are any questions, please call the World Language Office, 619-725-7283).  Final deadline for applications and approval forms to be received in the World Language Office is Monday, December 4, 2000.
 

Teresa Walter
Program Manger
Biliteracy and English Learner Support Department