This policy and accompanying regulations apply to non-immigrant students from other countries who are temporarily residing in Cherry Creek School District without their parents/legal guardians for the purpose of attending school. These students are those who would qualify for a J-1 visa under the regulations of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). This policy and accompanying regulations do not apply to resident aliens, political exiles, or students from other countries residing in the District with their parents/legal guardians.
The Board of Education understands and appreciates the cultural and linguistic contributions to education made possible by interaction with students from various countries. Therefore, the Board may authorize the admission of a limited number of international exchange students on a tuition-free basis to the regular educational programs offered in the District's schools. International exchange students are educated at the expense of taxpayers of the District and State of Colorado. To protect the interests of the District, its schools and students, the only international exchange students who will be admitted are students from District-approved exchange programs and who qualify for a J-1 visa.
International exchange programs are approved by the District on an annual basis. District approval must be obtained prior to seeking the admission of any international exchange student to a District school.
International students associated with District-approved exchange programs are considered wards of the families with whom they reside. Therefore, neither the individual student nor the sponsoring organization will be charged tuition.
Students in the United States on a visitor visa are not entitled to enroll in the schools of this District.
Adoption Date: September 08, 1997
Last Revised: October 13, 2014