The German Exchange Program between Slinger High School and the Kaethe-Kollwitz Gesamtschule in Langenselbold has been running every other year since 1994. It is open to students in third and fourth levels of German. The program begins with the German guests coming to Slinger for three weeks during October and concludes with Sligner returning the visit in June. During the time of the visit, students live with their respective American or German families and get to know each other's family life, attend school classes as observers, and go on field trips to places of interest. Life-long friendships have developed through this valuable exchange.
German II and III students receive information concerning the up-coming exchange in January of the exchange year.
Are try-outs required?
No, but students are expected to follow the chaperone’s rules & regulations. German students are expected to continue with their study of German after the exchange program at the high school level.
Are there cuts or limits to the number of participants?
The exchange has been limited to 12, but this number can be amended.
What are the membership qualifications?
Enrolled in German III or IV.
Approval of advisor.
Willingness to host a German student for three weeks.
What are the main events/activities?
Homecoming, school life, sports events, Chicago stay and field trips in WI for the German students. School life, Rhine River, castle & museum tours, Frankfurt city tour, Munich tour and German school graduation for the American students.
Are there any extra costs to participate?
The cost depends on the year and number of participants. Expected cost for American students is $2700, not including passport cost and spending money.
