GAPP stands for German American Partnership Program. This program started at Jacksonville High School in 1985 and has continued to go strong thanks to the support of the JHS Administration, Teachers, and Families.
JHS has a sister school (HEG - Herzog Ernst Gymnasium) in Uelzen, Germany. In October for the duration of three weeks 18 of their tenth graders and two of their teachers come to Jacksonville to stay with JHS families and experience the American lifestyle. In June, JHS sends students and teachers to Germany to return the exchange. Not all of the students who return the exchange hosted in the fall.
This year we are getting ready for our German friends! They will arrive on October 3rd and leave on October 24th!
Stay tuned for more information regarding the return trip in June of 2018 with Mr. and Mrs. Beard!