604.8 - Foreign Exchange Students

Foreign students must meet all district entrance requirements including age, place of residence and immunization.  Foreign students must be approved by the board.  The board reserves the right to limit the number of foreign students accepted.  Students who are citizens of a foreign country will be considered residents if they meet one of the following requirements:

• The student resided with his/her parents(s) or legal guardian;
• The student is in the United Sates with appropriate documentation (Form I-20) from the United States Department of Justice-Immigration and Naturalization Services; or
• The student is a participant in a recognized foreign exchange program; and, 
• The student is physically able to attend school and has provided the school district with such proof, including a current TB test.

It is the policy of the Algona Community School District that foreign exchange students are not eligible to receive a diploma, be eligible to graduate from, or participate in graduation while attending the Algona Community School District.

 

 

Legal Reference:        
Iowa Code § 279.8 (2013).

Date of Adoption:                                                      
August 11, 1975

Date of Review:
January 9, 2023