The American School in
Florida, Pompano Beach High School (PBHS), and Polish school in Krakow, VIII Prywatne
Akademickie Liceum Ogólnokształcące, IB World School 006265 began a partnership
in December of 2014 during Pompano Beach High School's International Summit.
For 10 days, Principal Professor Jerzy Waligora, Anna Krzeminska-Kaczyńska and
12 students from Krakow were hosted by PBHS families, community members, and
school organizations. Throughout the week the students exchanged ideas on
the focus of education, culture, and economics. They were able to tour
places such as Everglades National Park, Walt Disney World, Miami Beach, Fort
Lauderdale Intercoastal, Pompano Beach, and others. This initial exchange began
lasting relationships between the students, faculty, staff, and the two
schools.
In June, 2016 VIII Prywantne Akademickie Liceum Ogólnokształcące, IB World School hosted LTC Gregory Johnson, Assistant Principal Jill Narus, 6 cadets of the PBHS Junior Reserved Officer Training Course (JROTC) and 2 students from Pompano Beach High School for 7 days. Throughout their visit they were able to tour historic landmarks such as Wawel Castle, Salt Mine, Auschwitz, Warsaw, Jewish District, Krakow's Old Town, and others.
Both schools had the opportunity to participate in educational discussions, were immersed in a new culture and exposed to different school systems.Through this exchange both the American and Polish students formed an appreciation for each other's cultures, learned the history of each other's country, and were able to experience the others home life. These experiences and memories will be cherished by all. The hope is to continue this partnership and expand in the years to come.
In June, 2016 VIII Prywantne Akademickie Liceum Ogólnokształcące, IB World School hosted LTC Gregory Johnson, Assistant Principal Jill Narus, 6 cadets of the PBHS Junior Reserved Officer Training Course (JROTC) and 2 students from Pompano Beach High School for 7 days. Throughout their visit they were able to tour historic landmarks such as Wawel Castle, Salt Mine, Auschwitz, Warsaw, Jewish District, Krakow's Old Town, and others.
Both schools had the opportunity to participate in educational discussions, were immersed in a new culture and exposed to different school systems.Through this exchange both the American and Polish students formed an appreciation for each other's cultures, learned the history of each other's country, and were able to experience the others home life. These experiences and memories will be cherished by all. The hope is to continue this partnership and expand in the years to come.
