Hosting a German Student
Hosting a student from the Hans-Leinberger Gymnasium is open to any AHS student who is interested in learning more about other countries, cultures and languages. Students enrolled in German classes are given first priority in selecting a partner. AHS hosts will need to be in good academic standing and be willing to contribute positively to the exchange. Click on "Hosting a German Student" for a GAPP application and more detailed hosting information.
Traveling to Landshut, Germany
Students who choose to participate in the travel experience to Landshut, Germany must meet the following criteria:
Travel Application Process: The GAPP coordinator (s) and A.C.S. administration review all applicants’ records and letters of recommendation in June of even numbered years, i.e. approximately one year before the travel dates. Applicants who are at risk both academically and behaviorally based on school records will be declared ineligible for continued GAPP participation for travel to Germany. Likewise, families, whose accounts are in arrears at the time of the student’s application for travel, will also be denied any further participation in GAPP. Applicants who are denied travel immediately after this review will have their deposit monies returned to them. Please note that applicants who fail to meet the above criteria after the initial review process are not granted any refunds through A.C.S. Such must be sought through the selected travel insurance policy. Reviews of GAPP applicant academic, behavior and financial records are done periodically throughout the GAPP travel year, with a final check done at the end of the school year shortly before the departure date.
- be enrolled in German.
- have completed 2 years of German study and have as well as maintain a cumulative grade average in German of B- or consent of instructor and administration.
- have hosted a German student.
- meet AHS eligibility requirements for participation in extra-curricular activities.
- undergo a physical examination(signed by a licensed physician or advanced practice nurse prescriber) no later than 10 months prior to the travel date.
- be current on all financial obligations to Assumption Catholic Schools (A.C.S. Financial Policy P3120.1)
- agree to follow all AHS rules and behavior standards which apply to field trips and participation in extra-curricular activities.
- submit two letters of recommendation, as well as administrative approval of the application.
- be registered for the next level of German coursework and continue their German language studies upon completion of their GAPP participation.
Travel Application Process: The GAPP coordinator (s) and A.C.S. administration review all applicants’ records and letters of recommendation in June of even numbered years, i.e. approximately one year before the travel dates. Applicants who are at risk both academically and behaviorally based on school records will be declared ineligible for continued GAPP participation for travel to Germany. Likewise, families, whose accounts are in arrears at the time of the student’s application for travel, will also be denied any further participation in GAPP. Applicants who are denied travel immediately after this review will have their deposit monies returned to them. Please note that applicants who fail to meet the above criteria after the initial review process are not granted any refunds through A.C.S. Such must be sought through the selected travel insurance policy. Reviews of GAPP applicant academic, behavior and financial records are done periodically throughout the GAPP travel year, with a final check done at the end of the school year shortly before the departure date.
N.B1: Students who host as juniors or seniors may be allowed to travel with the group the following year based on the discretion and approval of the instructor and administration. These students are not eligible for AHS credit, but will be encouraged to seek college credit for their GAPP participation through their university or college.
N.B.2 The final determination of any student’s participation in GAPP lies with the Assumption High School administration and/or the GAPP coordinator(s).
N.B.2 The final determination of any student’s participation in GAPP lies with the Assumption High School administration and/or the GAPP coordinator(s).