CIEE Policies - Academic Performance

Maintain a C+ average or higher in all courses at the host high school. Courses must include English and an American history course and two other academic courses. Attend school every day that it is in session and follow school policies with regards to absences." CIEE's USA High School Program is centered on academics. All students are required to maintain a C+ average or higher in all of their classes. We understand that this can be very difficult when you are trying to adjust to a new culture/language. However, we expect that you will do everything that you can to achieve this. It may require a great deal of effort on your part, but in the end you will benefit from your efforts. You were selected for this program because we believe that you have the skills necessary to succeed!

If you are struggling with school, the following are some steps that you should follow to help you to improve.

• Work with a tutor
• Get extra help from your teachers
• Study for a minimum of one hour every night
• Review class notes or readings when you do not have homework
• Ask questions when you do not understand (no-one will laugh!)
• Ask a classmate or host parent for help (but don't expect them to do the work for you)
• Take notes
• Participate in study groups when possible
• Start homework in the afternoon rather than late at night when you are tired
• Begin studying for tests at least a week before
• Write down all assignments in a notebook (show it to your teacher to make sure that you wrote it down correctly)