SUMMER ACADEMIC TERM (JUNE 2022) 2022 marks the 27th Summer Academic Term for High School credit. Taking courses during the Summer Academic Term allows students increased flexibility and choice in managing their four-year programs of study at the High School. All courses, are taught by HKIS teachers. u
Summer Academic Term courses are intensive and demanding because the work of an entire semester is compressed into two weeks (June 6 to June 17). *Applied Practices of Mindfulness June 6 to June 15 (including Saturday, June 11 and Sunday, June 12).
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In view of the intensive nature of the program, students cannot be enrolled in other courses or programs while enrolled in Summer Academic Term.
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Students enrolling in a course must commit themselves to successfully completing the course and participating fully in the program.
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HKIS reserves the right to dismiss a student from any course, without a refund, if that student displays harmful or inappropriate behavior toward faculty, other students or property.
Who is eligible? Check course prerequisites for eligibility. Students not enrolled at HKIS are not eligible. Graduating seniors may enroll in courses open to students entering Grade 12 if credit recovery is needed. Attendance Given the intensity of the courses, students need to attend every session in order to meet the requirements for credit. NOTE: Because of the intensity of the summer course schedule, students are not allowed to enroll in more than one course. Credit u All courses in the program are for credit.
Registration Information
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Course grade and credit awarded will appear on the Semester 1 transcript of the following academic year.
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Students enrolled during the summer are still required to take a minimum of 6.75 credits (9th graders) and 6.25 credits (10th to 12 graders) during the regular school year.
Registration will open Monday, January 26, 2022 and will close at 4pm, Friday, February 25, 2022. If you are interested in registering your daughter or son for a summer course, please complete the Registration Form and return it to Ms. Lui in the High School Office by 4pm, February 25, 2022, along with a crossed check for the full tuition. Checks should be made payable to “Hong Kong International School Association Limited”. A copy of the form is included at the end of this booklet.
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