Be an Exchange Student at Taft Charter High School
Become a Exchange Student at Taft Charter High School
Want to become a Foreign Exchange Student at Taft Charter High School? Taft Charter High School (also known as "TCHS") is located in the heart of the San Fernando Valley in the city of Woodland Hills, California. Woodland Hills is a very beautiful area with the Westfield Mall located only a few minutes from Taft, as well as Promenade 16 Theaters and Malibu Beach and Venice Beach about 25 minutes from Woodland Hills. Taft is part of LA Unified School District with about 150 public High School in Los Angeles County. Taft Charter High School provides all students opportunities to develop their individual passions and talents through innovative instructional programs that challenges them academically and creatively. Taft Charter High School Vision is a diverse learning community that prepares students to take on the challenges of a global society through academic achievement, personal growth, and social responsibility. Los Angeles is the largest multicultural school district in California. Besides English, you will be exposed to many other languages at school. The level of academics standards at LA Unified offers many AP courses as well as ESL for those students with a lower level of English. Although Taft offers ESL in the English language, students are still required to take regular courses in History, Science, Math and electives.
A Sampling of Courses Offered: Exchange Students can take regular high school courses such as: English 9, 10, 11, 12, American Government, World History, US History, Algebra, Math Analysis, Geometry, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Calculus, Algebra II & Trigonometry, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Economics, Physiology, Computer Applications, Computer Science, Sociology, Ethnics, Logistics & Critical Thinking, Law & Order, Spanish 1, 2, French 1, 2
AP Classes: Exchange Students who qualify will be eligible to take Advanced Places courses, and receive college credit in subjects like: English Language, Government & Politics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Computer Science, Psychology, Sociology, Spanish Language, Physics, Calculus, Statistics, US History, World History, Economics, plus many more dependent on the specific high school in LAUSD.
Honors Classes: Exchange students often take honors courses and TCHS offers 12 Honors Courses which include: Math Analysis, Algebra 2, Geometry, Calculus, World History, US History, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English 9 &10, American Literature
Athletics & Extra-Curricular Activities:
Athletics: Foreign Exchange Students may try out to be part of the team for many sports TCHS offers: Swimming, Water polo, Cross Country, Track, Basketball, Football, Softball, Soccer, Softball, Golf, Wrestling, Volleyball, Tennis, Lacrosse
Taft Charter High School has always had a rich athletic tradition dating back to its early years. The school has produced countless Olympic, Hall Of Fame, Professional and Collegiate athletes in its history. The school has won and appeared in multiple CIF Championships in its history in a number of sports. Toreadors have won titles in Football, Basketball, Track & Field, Cross Country, Volleyball, Tennis and Gymnastics. It also offers award winning Dance, Band and Cheerleading teams.
Arts: Are you an Exchange Student that plays an instrument, sings, enjoys dance or enjoys drama? If so, this is the high school for you! Computer Arts, Orchestra, Video/Film Production, Chorus, Band, Ceramics, Dance, Photography, Drawing/Painting, Theatre/Drama
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs:Foreign exchange students are encouraged to join a club or even start their own club! Academic Decathlon, Anime Club, French Club, Korean Club, Chinese Club, Japanese Club, Jazz Ensemble, Symphonic Orchestra, Animation Club, Booster Club, Chess Club, Cinema Arts Club, Engineering Club, Environmental/Recycling Club, Fashion Club. Film Club, Interact Club, Key Club , Multicultural Club, Music Appreciation Club, Yearbook
Partial List of 2018/2019 Acceptance: Students from Taft Community Charter High School, including some foreign Exchange Students, have been accepted into many prestigious Universities: Stanford University, University of Southern California, University of California, California Institute of Technology, San Jose State University, Santa Clara University, Harvard University, San Francisco State University, San Diego State University, California State Polytechnic University, Sonoma State University, Loyola Marymount University, Duke University, Pepperdine University, Chapman University, Biola University, Azusa Pacific University, Vanguard University, Mills College, University of Redlands, Pitzer College, Golden Gate University, Yale University, Whittier College, Westmont College, Scripps College, Concordia University, Notre Dame de Namur University, Platt College
Choosing to become a Foreign Exchange Student is a big decision. Choosing to come to Los Angeles for a year is a GREAT decision! Read about all the other Public High School under the School List tab. They are all great choices and Top Ranking High Schools with an Academic Performance Index (API) in the Top 5-8% in the Nation! IACE is the best way for exchange students to gain acceptance with the recommendation of IACE you could be the next exchange student at Taft Charter High School. Apply today!
Estimated Start Date: Mid August --- Estimated End Date: Early June
Minimum ELTiS 222, Slate 4.0, TOEFL Jr 750, TOEFL iBT 52
Application deadline May (space is limited best to apply by March!)
Number of Students: 2,950 ---Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:29
ESL Program: Yes ---IB Program: No---Offer Diploma: Yes
Minimum ELTiS 222, Slate 4.0, TOEFL Jr 750, TOEFL iBT 52
Application deadline May (space is limited best to apply by March!)
Number of Students: 2,950 ---Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:29
ESL Program: Yes ---IB Program: No---Offer Diploma: Yes
Taft Charter High School Flyer:
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