Urbandale High School

SCHOOL PROFILE El Camino Real Charter High School offers over 20 AP courses along with dual enrollment and honors options. It also offers a variety of academic opportunities such as the Careers in Entertainment Academy, the Fashion and Design Academy, the Junior Engineering Technical Society (STEM), and the award-winning Academic Decathlon team. Notable alumni of the school include actresses Tiffany Haddish and America Ferrera. FACILITIES El Camino Real Charter High School’s modern facilities include a performing arts theater, a library, computer labs, a gymnasium, tennis courts, and new sports fields. SPORTS AND ARTS The school has one of the most outstanding athletic programs in the area with almost all of the fall sports teams making the playoffs in 2015. Teams have won recent championships in cross country, boys and girls soccer, and boys tennis. El Camino Real Charter High School is also know for its award-winning Visual and Performing Arts program as well as its Fashion and Design Academy. Students can also take interesting and unique fine and visual arts courses such as calligraphy and cartooning. AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS The school is designated a prestigious California Distinguished School. The Academic Decathlon Team has won eight championships in the school’s history, recently winning 55 individual medals. COMMUNITY INFORMATION Woodland Hills is a suburban area of Los Angeles that is home to many celebrities and professional athletes. It borders the Santa Monica Mountains to the north and is 45 minutes West of downtown Los Angeles. The school is less than half an hour from the beach. Visit School Site: <a href="https://www.ecrchs.net/">El Camino Real Charter High School</a> Visit City Site: <a href="https://www.lacity.org/">Los Angeles, California</a>

DISTRICT PROFILE Gilbert Public School District has five high schools accepting international students in grades 9-12. The district leads the state of Arizona in scoring due to its strong emphasis on the core academics. Gilbert Public School District high schools offer Advanced Placement courses and nearly 20 different clubs and activities. FACILITIES Outstanding facilities include state-of-the-art classrooms, auditoriums, lecture halls, gymnasiums, athletic stadiums, practice fields, tennis courts, cafeterias and outdoor food courts. SPORTS AND ARTS Recognized for its outstanding programs in athletics, Gilbert Public School District international students in grades 9-11 can participate in JV sports such as golf, swimming, and volleyball. Gilbert Public’s high schools have a diverse arts program offering courses in metals and jewelry, concert orchestra, and more. COMMUNITY INFORMATION Gilbert, Arizona is located in the metropolitan area of Phoenix, just 30 minutes from downtown. The City of Gilbert is ranked one of the best places to live and learn in the US by CNN/Money Magazine. Gilbert is currently the 4th fastest growing city in the US and ranked as one of the 25 safest cities in America. Visit School Site: <a href="www.gilbertschools.net">Gilbert Public Schools</a> Visit City Site: <a href="www.gilbertaz.gov">Gilbert, Arizona</a>

SCHOOL PROFILE 'Iolani Shool is a culturally diverse, co-educational college preparatory school. With more than 150 years of history, it is recognized as one of the top college preparatory schools in the United States. Through dynamic and personalized instruction in a multitude of disciplines, 'Iolani develops liberally educated, well-rounded individuals. FACILITIES There are a number of great facilities on the 25-acre campus at 'Iolani School. The Sullivan Center for Innovation and Leadership is a 40,000 square food building that is home to research science, design, and applied technologies. Outside of the academic buildings, students can use a number of athletic facilities, including fields, a pool, and a six-lane outdoor track. SPORTS AND ARTS Students at 'Iolani School participating in sports are continuing a long, proud tradition that goes back to the 1930s. The Raiders have won more than 75 state championships with 'Iolani being the only school to win five consecutive boys basketball championships (2002-2006). The 'Iolani arts program consists of 32 performing arts groups and over 15 course offerings including AP classes. Student performances have brought 'Iolani several awards and special invites to perform in the US and internationally. AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS 'Iolani School's long tradition of academic excellence has seen it ranked the #2 college preparatory private high school in Hawaii by Niche. DORMITORIES AND STUDENT LIFE A brand new residence hall opened in the 2018-19 academic year, providing students with a state-of-the-art facility where they are supervised by residential advisors. Outside of the classroom, students have plenty of opportunity to pursue their passions, whether that be through athletics, arts, or other school-sponsored extracurriculars. Visit School Site: <a href="https://www.iolani.org/">'Iolani School</a> Visit City Site: <a href="http://www.honolulu.gov/">Honolulu, Hawaii</a>