About Carlisle....Carlisle is a fairly small town in the U.S. You' will be less than three hours away from New York City, Washington D.C., and Philadelphia, so it's a great place to be. There are four seasons here. Summer is hot (average 80 degrees Farenheit, 27 degrees Celsius), spring and autumn are temperate (about 60 degrees Farenheit, 16 degrees Celsius), and winter is cold (average 35 degrees Farenheit, 3 degrees Celsius). We do get snow!
The SchoolThe high school is fairly big--to get an idea of what it's like, check the "FAQ"'s tab. It's a good idea to come to orientation and then, if you can stay for a little bit afterwards, find out where each of the classes on your schedule are located. If the room number starts with an "M", then the class is in the McGowan building (behind the buffalo statue). If the room number starts with an "F", it is located in the Fowler building, the one behind the flagpole in the middle. If the room number starts with an "S", the course will be found in the Swartz building, the building next to Fowler--on the other side of the bridge that crosses the road.
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I moved to Carlisle from New Delhi, India, and at first I was a little worried about how I would be welcomed into this new school in a foreign country! Fortunately, it was nothing like I expected- the people were wonderful and were curious about my culture and way of living in India. It was nice to meet so many diverse groups of people, even among the international kids! What helped me the most was joining a fall sport team before school started (I joined tennis); the bonds I formed during those days grew stronger and the friends I made soon became best friends. My teammates had taken me around school and helped me get used to the new schedule before school started. I felt like I belonged and the key to fitting in is trying the different extra curricular activities as well. For example, I joined the Yearbook, participated in Shakespeare, attended School activities like Mini Thon, Wingin It and Relay for Life, among various other events! I also chose subjects in my curriculum that I would not have got a chance to do in my country. This last year has been one of my best- I made lifelong friends, learnt new things about other countries and tried new things. Make the most of the opportunities that you get here!!
-Neha, 11th grade, India |
Options Re-explained
Click on "Classes and Graduation Requirements" for more information about the three course options offered at Carlisle. All of your classes do not have to be the same option (for example, you are able to take Option III social studies while taking Option II science). AP classes--advanced placement classes--are the most challenging classes offered. Usually, only 11th and 12th year students take these courses; they are considered the equivalent of university courses. Talk to your guidance counselor and ESL adviser once you arrive about courses you have already taken in your home country and courses you hope to take; they (the counselor and adviser) will help a lot.
ESL (English as a second language)
When you come to the school to register, you will be tested and placed in the appropriate English class. Once you have been assessed, you will meet with a guidance counselor who will help you choose the classes you will be taking this year. Contact Mrs. Masland ([email protected]) with any questions.
For Army War College students
The International Fellows Office will help you through this whole process, don't worry. Have fun this year! Play a sport or join a club you love. It really is a great year.
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