G9-G12 Program of Studies 2016-2017Extra-curricular activities (Clubs)RequiredCredit: 0.5Duration: 1 semesterGrade: G9 -12Prerequisite: noneEach semester, students have the opportunity to join one of more than forty different clubs at both the middleand high school levels. Students can choose from a wide variety of sporting (basketball, soccer, long-distancerunning), creative (model-making, digital art, robotics), and personal interest (magic, EFR, yoga) clubs. Clubsrun for two periods a week and are taught by both Kang Chiao teachers as well as outside specialistinstructors. There is truly a club for every student's interest at Kang Chiao.College PreparationRequiredCredit: 0.5Duration: 1 semesterGrade: G12Prerequisite: noneThis course will enhance the student’s reading speed, comprehension and recall. It will also preparestudents in planning, organizing, note-taking, and management skills.Summer Internship ProgramDuration: 1-2 weeks This program is offered as a part of the Summer School Program to students who have completed their junior year. Students will explore potential college majors and career paths by working in a business, institution, or university department focusing on their specific area of interest. Upon successful completion of the internship, the mentor will submit a letter that may be used as a part of the college application process. Students enrolling in this course are expected to meet the following requirements:1. Commit to working for 1-2 weeks in the Taipei area.2. Write a resume and “letter of introduction” that will become part of the application packet.3. Write a formal “thank you” letter at the end of the internship.4. Dress according to the expectations of the business, institution, or university department.5. Meet the work expectations and goals established by the student, mentor, and internship coordinator.6. Submit a weekly reflective journal to the internship coordinator.Interested students should see Ms. Tracy Chen or Ms. Christine Lin at the Counseling Officefor the necessary application information. 51
G9-G12 Program of Studies 2016-2017Exploration ProgramKCIS middle and high school students are required to participate in the following activitiesbefore graduating from KCIS:1. Climb Jade Mountain (or Jiaming Lake or Cross-Island Hiking), the highest mountain in East Asia (3,952 meters) (Grade 8).2. Swim across Sun Moon Lake (3.3 km) (Grade 9).3. Attend a Cultural Exchange Program Overseas (2 weeks) (Grade 9).4. Cycle around Taiwan (1000 km for 12 days)(Grade 10).5. Summer and winter overseas camps (G7-G11).Students who are unable to participate in these activities due to a health issue or physicaldisability must accompany their peers and be involved in recording the events for thenewspaper or videotaping them for KCIS TV NEWS. 52
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