Student Life
In addition to participating in a challenging academic program, students will have the opportunity to participate in all extra-curricular and all other clubs and organizations that Green Lake High School students participate in.
Students attend school 8:00 AM – 3:15 PM, Monday through Friday, on an eight-period a day schedule. Classes run for 45 minutes with a 30 minute lunch period from 12:24 – 12:54. Additionally, there is an advisory period that runs for 24 minutes where students receive additional instruction or have time to meet with teachers for extra support. All international students will take a balanced schedule of courses (English, math, science, social studies, world language, and electives such as physical education, music, technology education, or online courses offered by the school). International students may take both breakfast and lunch at the school on all school days.
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Extracurricular Activities
In addition to the academic courses, Green Lake High School offers the following athletic opportunities:
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, and Track Girls: Cross Country, Basketball, Golf, Softball, and Volleyball. Most international F1 and J1 visa students applying through CSIET approved agencies are permitted to play competitively in the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA). Most of our international students compete on one or more of our athletic teams. |
Other extra-curricular opportunities may include Forensics (English, French), French and Spanish Club, Theatre, Solo & Ensemble, National Honor Society, French and Spanish Honor Societies, Science Club, and Student Council. These activities may occur during the school day, before and after school, in the evening or on weekends. International students are encouraged to become involved in as many extra-curricular activities as they can handle.
Field Trips and Excursions are also part of GLISP. As part of the Green Lake International Student Program, students will participate in a variety of cultural field trips throughout the year. Trips may include the National College Fair, regional college and university visits, Chicago, Milwaukee, Madison, Wisconsin Dells, in state and out of state museums, Mall of America, water and theme parks, and zoos.
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Students will be encouraged to take the ACT, SAT, or TOEFL college entrance examinations and transportation will be arranged for such. Fees for such tests will be the individual student’s responsibility, however transportation to and from such tests will be provided by the Green Lake International Student Program.