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LEAF Application.pdf
May. 3, 2013

About

Description: 

What is LEAF?

LEAF (Langue pour Etudiants Avances de Francais) is an accelerated, intensive two-year course in the French language designed to meet the curricular goals and merit standards of four years of high school French.
 
Who Can Participate in LEAF?
 
LEAF is designed for students currently in grades 7th-11th  who have achieved a minimum SAT Critical Reading score of 520 OR an ACT English score of 21 or higher AND an ACT Reading score of 22 .  Applicants should also have academically excelled in their full curriculum at their home school.
 
Who Teaches LEAF?
 
Faculty in Michigan State University's Department of Romance and Classical Languages teaches LEAF. Support personnel include graduate students and undergraduate interns.
 
What is the LEAF Format?
 
LEAF classes meet from 4:00-7:00pm on Thursdays at Michigan State University in 106 and 107 Bessey Hall. In addition, students will be able to attend two office-hour sessions either on-line or face-to-face with the instructors. Voluntary workshop and consulting sessions are held every Sunday afternoon on campus in B125 Wells Hall from 1:00pm.-4:00pm..
 
How are LEAF Students Evaluated?
 
Student work is evaluated according to the same criteria as set forth by the Michigan High School Content Expectations. Writing and speaking assignments will have specific prompts and rubrics for performance.
 
What Will LEAF Students Do In High School?
 
After successfully completing LEAF, students will have the option of completing the AP French Language test. Some students may elect to take the AP language course at their high school.
 
What Additional Advantages Will LEAF Students Enjoy?
 
LEAF students will benefit from small classes, individual attention, and enrichment experiences including publishing a small magazine, attending MSU's French Club sessions, and participating in other cultural events on campus.

Eligibility

Eligibility: 

LEAF is designed for students in 7th-11th grades who have achieved a minimum Critical Reading score of 520 on the SAT OR an ACT English score of 21 or higher along with a minimum score of 22 on their Reading portion.  Applicants should also have academically excelled in their full curriculum at school.

Upon application, students should have:

  • Taken or signed up for either the ACT or SAT standardized test
  • Full Transcript from either their Junior High or High School
  • Completed LEAF application and addendum, which will be online soon

Submit all of these materials together to the Office of Gifted and Talented Education for reveiw

Rules and Regulations

Rules & Regulations: 

Student Responsibilities

1. Attend LEAF classes regularly.
2. Complete assigned homework regularly.
3. Keep parent/s informed of weekly graded homework and quizzes.
4. Attend LEAF Labs as desired or assigned.
5. Exhibit appropriate classroom behavior.
6. Maintain satisfactory level of performance in regular school course work.


Parent Responsibilities

1. Transport student to and from class once a week.
2. Attend an initial information session, fall orientation session, and conferences.
3. Support and encourage the student.
4. Review weekly graded homework and quizzes with the student.
5. Communicate with the LEAF professor and local or ISD  representative if there is a problem.
6. Provide student with an access to a computer with word processing capabilities.

Local District Responsibilities

1. Release students to attend class at Michigan State University during their day.
2. Agree that these classes will be accepted in lieu of in-school required Foreign Language class.
3. Recognize this course of study and record credits and grades on high school transcripts.
4. Grant high school/ middle school credit for demonstrated mastery of content (up to four years of high school French).
5. Identify a local district contact person for LEAF.

Cost

Cost / Fee: 
  • The full cost of LEAF Year I instruction per student per year is $1,000.
  • Upon acceptance into LEAF, each student pays an initial $40 reservation fee confirming his/her intent to participate.
  • There will a $40 continuance fee for students participating in the second year of the program. Electronic billing will occur bi-monthly.
  • Tuition will be divided into five payments. Payments will be due August 15, October 1, December 1, February 1, and April 1.
  • Transportation will be provided by the parents.
  • Classrooms are provided by Michigan State University at no cost to the program.

Transportation

Program Transportation: 

Transportation to and from classes on Michigan State University campus are the responsibility of the parents. Parents are more than welcome to work out a system of car pooling or bussing for students in their area.

More Information

More Information: 

Information Meeting 2013
March 21, 2013

6:30-7:30 PM

Bessey Hall, B108

 

*IMPORTANT*

All program dates follow the MSU calender, NOT the district calender.

The Calender is located here

 

 

 

 

Downloads

Program Application / Brochure: 
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LEAF Application.pdf
Application Deadline: 
May. 3, 2013