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Owensboro Sister Cities and Regions
Last
fall, the Owensboro Sister Cities program hosted a high school
exchange with students from
Hejčín Gymnázium
(high school) in
Olomouc, Czech Republic. We are now planning on making the
reciprocal part of the exchange—our Owensboro students
travelling to the Czech Republic for two weeks to visit and
learn.
Who is eligible?
Any person who will be a sophomore/ junior/ senior at AHS/
DCHS/ OCHS/ OHS during the 2009-2010 school year is eligible.
The student must be in good standing at his/her school, and be
eligible to travel to the Czech Republic (America citizens need
only a passport, which can take 1-2 months).
What program/ activities are planned?
The Olomouc Sister Cities program is arranging the daily
schedule—the students will have activities planned for them
around the city of Olomouc, as well as some smaller trips in the
region. Students will attend some classes (in English) at
Hejčin Gymnazium, and be expected to present information on
Owensboro & life in the USA. At the end of the trip, the group
will spend a day and a half in the capital city Prague, a gem of
Europe, before flying back to Kentucky.
What about transportation?
Most of the time, students will use the well-developed
public transport system. Buses, train, and of course our own
feet, will be used. All the students will stay with families
who have a student at Hejčin Gymnazium, and so the group will
meet up at the school.
When is the trip, and what are the other timelines?
The trip is tentatively scheduled for Oct. 15- 30th. This
includes students’ fall breaks, as well as another week of
classes. It is imperative for the students who participate on
the exchange that they communicate with their teachers in
advance to get expected class work. There will be some time in
the evenings for study (in particular as the hosting students
will also have a lot of school work).
What is the cost, and what does it cover?
The price of the trip is $1300. This covers the flight
(form Nashville, TN), lodging with a host family, a 2-night stay
in historic Prague, and most meals (some lunches will be at
students’ expense). It does not cover spending money, nor
passport. Please note: if selected, applicant must pay $200
with application, $500 by July 1st, and another $600 by Sept.
1st.
Who will be in charge, and chaperoning the students?
There are a number of local people who are working with the
exchange, including the Olomouc teacher who came to Owensboro
last fall. During the day, the students will have an Owensboro
chaperone accompany the group at all times. In the evenings,
the student will be with his/her host family, and expected to
follow the host family’s rules.
What is the application procedure?
All application materials (application sheet, essay, and two
recommendations) can be picked up from the same person who gave
you this information. Applications must be sent to Mr. Bill
West, Executive Director, Owensboro Sister Cities and Regions,
P. O. Box 1331, Owensboro, KY 42303-1331.
Download MS Word Application Form
Download PDF Application Form
How can I get more information for this program?
You should contact Ms. Kelley Fallon via e-mail:
Kelley.Fallon@daviess.kyschools.us
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