International Studies And Languages Pathway
CISL (pronounced “sizzle”) is the Center for International Studies and Languages at C.D. Hylton High School. The CISL specialty program allows students to follow a comprehensive and rigorous program of study in pursuit of global awareness. The program advances understanding of global issues respective to cultures and languages, information and communication, and political, economic, and environmental systems.
CISL prepares students for success in today’s global marketplace, for university study, and a future international career. Hylton offers numerous world languages, active foreign exchange programs (including opportunities for overseas travel), and various other globally focused extracurricular and hands-on field experiences. Students who successfully complete this intensive program will receive a CISL certificate to accompany the advanced studies diploma, and wear the CISL Honor Stole at graduation.
The CISL program components are:
- Course sequence options emphasizing an appreciation and understanding of world languages, culture, and current global issues.
- Extracurricular programs and community service activities promoting international awareness and global communication.
- Exit interview demonstrating a working knowledge of a world language.
- Interdisciplinary research project (independent project completed senior year).
Program Requirements
CISL Graduate with Honors
- Advanced English 9 & 10
- Advanced World History 1
- AP Human Geography
- AP Comparative Government & Politics
- 4+ years of the same world language or a combination of 4+ years of Arabic, Korean or Russian
- Additional AP or DE courses in either World Language, Language Arts, or Social Studies
- Exit Interview in a World Language
- Complete an International Research Project
- Earn at least 25 CISL points per year
CISL Graduate with a World Language Concentration:
- 4+ years of the same World Language or a combination of 4+ years of Arabic, Korean or Russian
- Must take a World Language course each year of high school
- Complete the World Language Exit Interview
- Earn at least 15 CISL points per year
CISL Graduate with a Social & Political Sciences Concentration:
- Advanced World History 1
- AP Human Geography
- AP Comparative Government & Politics
- An additional AP or DE course in Language Arts, Social Studies, or World Language
- Complete an International Research Project
- Earn at least 15 CISL points per year
Co-Curricular & Extracurricular Activities
The CISL Program has developed a unique relationship between the academic program and its supporting co-curricular and extracurricular activities. Students are required to complete between 15-25 points of co-curricular and extracurricular activities that increase their global awareness and promote global understanding. Though not required, international travel and participation in exchange programs are strongly encouraged.
Program Information
Students participating in this program will transfer to the program location for all courses and activities. Express Bus Transportation is available to accepted students living outside the program location boundaries through Specialty Program Transportation.