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The exchange student must be certified with a J-1 Exchange Visa, be a high school student and
shall present documented proof with a birth certificate or passport showing that he/she will be
at least 16 years of age but not have attained the age of 18.5 prior to attendance at a school in
the District.

The exchange student’s transcript will be evaluated by the school counselor, so that the
exchange student can enroll in appropriate classes. Upon enrollment, exchange students
should be coded as such in the student information system. Exchange students should not be
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classified as grade 12, but may enroll in 12 grade courses. They shall receive a withdraw code
of W3B.

The exchange student shall not, as a condition of enrollment, request or require a diploma of
graduation or equivalent from the SDPBC. International exchange students have all rights and
responsibilities accorded to students in the SDPBC, except the right to a diploma and
participation in graduation ceremonies.

The exchange student, who is a high school graduate or equivalent from the country of origin,
must be cleared for the program by the appropriate Regional Superintendent. (Refer to School
Board Policy 5.045 for more information.)

The principal of the school or designee shall approve the admission of each exchange student
who lives within the regular school attendance boundary of the host family's residence. Once
approved, the student’s name must be submitted to the Area Office. Any international
exchange student issues are to be directed to the Area Office.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER (ELL) TRANSFER STUDENTS
In accordance with State Board of Education Rule 6A-6.0905, the School District of Palm Beach
County Plan for Services to English Language Learners is available at
https://www.palmbeachschools.org/multicultural/wp-
content/uploads/sites/70/2016/04/ApprovedDistrictELLPlan2014-2016.pdf). During
registration, the initial date a student first entered a school in the United States, Date Entered
United States School (DEUSS), is collected. An ELL is identified and assessed to determine
eligibility for services, in accordance with State Board of Education Rule 6A-6.0902(1)(2).
The English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) coordinator/contact person and the school
counselor/administrator shall review the educational background of the transferring student to
determine appropriate grade level, subject, and ESOL Program placement. [State Board
Education Rule 6A-6.0902(3)(b)]

Parental input regarding educational background should be taken into consideration especially
when transcripts, records, or report cards are not readily available. This information is

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