Vanguard College Preparatory School will be hosting ten to twelve International students beginning in the fall of 2013. These students will be joining us from the People’s Republic of China and from the Republic of Korea. While here, they will need a place to stay with a “host family”.

And so our search begins for qualified host families. Any family in the Waco area could qualify. The family does not necessarily need to have a child currently enrolled in Vanguard but that would be a plus.

Colleen Mahoney Interviews a Student from China via Skype

Do you know of a loving family that has a spare room available in their home? Would they consider inviting an International student to stay with them during their high school experience in the U.S.? If so, you could receive a $150 referral fee if the family is approved as a host.

Participating families will be offered a stipend of $900 per month. The students will have their own insurance and spending money. The host family should speak English at home and ensure that the student eats 3 nutritious meals per day. The family must also provide a room for exclusive use by the student. Being able to involve the student in family events and activities is a big plus.

The host family will be provided with training and 24/7 emergency support throughout the school year, as well as regular group activities for you and the students to share with other participating families.

Vanguard is working with Green Planet, an educational service company that specializes in bringing on-the-ground support to International student programs at U.S. high schools to qualify host families. If you would like to know more about the program visit: http://www.gphomestay.com

Host Families will be qualified through Green Planet

If you would like to take advantage of this unique opportunity to make a difference in a young person’s life with an enriching intercultural experience for your family, please respond fill out the Green Planet Host Family Inquiry form found here – http://www.gphomestay.com/host_inquiry.php

Vanguard was chosen for this unique opportunity based upon its high academic standards and proven track record of preparing young men and women for academic success. We are pleased to be able to bring this opportunity to the Waco community and to the Vanguard campus. Our students, faculty and families as well as the International students will surely benefit from the experience.

Go Vikings.

Spring has Sprung and that means it is time for Vanguard’s annual day of clean up.

Flower sale raised $1300.00

The flower beds have been marked and tilled and the water hoses put in place, all in preparation for Emma’s Day. The day named to honor Vanguard student Emma Welter who died in a tragic automobile accident. This year, Emma’s Day has been set for Wednesday April 10th.

“It is a chance for the entire student body to come out and give a little back to the school that has given so much to them,” said Vanguard parent Karina Deaver.

Organizers of Vanguard’s flower sale say the annual event brought in around $3,000. The money will be used to purchase landscaping for Vanguard’s 8.5 acre campus.

So grab your work gloves, garden spade and green thumb and join us on April 10.

We will remember Emma and work hard to keep Vanguard beautiful.

Go Vikings.