French Exchange 2012 Friday, 3/30-Wednesday, 4/11

MERCI!

Outline 1. Who are our exchange partners? 2. What are the benefits of doing an exchange? 3. What happened in prior exchanges? 4. When will I get my student? 5. What is the itinerary? 1. What about lunches? 2. What will we do on weekends? 3. What about weeknights and school activities? 6. What should we expect? 7. What does the host student need? 8. Where do I find updated information? 9. What if there are emergencies? 10. What if I am unable to host?

Who are our exchange partners? versailles.fr/spip.php?article50 versailles.fr/spip.php?article50 Lycée Jean-Monnet: Gaël Manesceau

Location: La-Queue-lez-Yvelines

Le Lycée Jean-Monnet

What are the benefits of an exchange? Development of lifelong friendships Language acquisition Broadened world view Cultural experiences Making connections to another community Forging friendships “International learning and knowledge propels students towards acceptance and understanding of an array of different cultural and community perspectives” ( Trip priority for France next year (has not been officially approved)

What happened in prior exchanges? This is our fifth cycle of the exchange France hostFrance visit April 2004Feb 2005 April 2006Nov 2006 April 2008Nov 2008 April 2010Nov 2010 April *projected

When will I get my student? BCHS students: Fill in profiles (in your student folder); if not there: on BCHS French Exchange site: BCHS student: photo to OR SAVE into your school folder “Matchmaker matchmaker, make me a match…” As soon as you get the contact information, start writing!

What is the itinerary?

What about lunches? You will pack lunches for all days.

What will we do on weekends? Shopping Bowling Group get-togethers “Typical American experiences” What are some of your ideas for excursions?

What about weeknights and school activities? Treat the French exchange student like another sibling Arrange carpooling Have student go home with another host Group get-togethers

DateEventDrop off at school Pick up at scho ol Pack lunch/ snacks? 3/30: FridayArrival 7:40 p.m. at JFK n/a 11:00 p.m. No 3/31: Saturday 4/1: Sunday Students spend weekend with families. Ideas: Shopping, movies, bowling, school event, family event n/a 4/2: MondayFrench students attend classes with BCHS hosts. A1-2/B1-2: French students have an orientation breakfast and visit the school. Potluck supper at night– All students & families Please bring: U.S. last name A-D: Main course U.S. last name G-M: Salad, side dish or bread U.S. last name N-Z : Dessert & drink We will provide the paper goods. Normal time Yes Pot-luck begins at 6:00 p.m. Please help set-up or clean up! 4/3: TuesdayTour of NYC Hopefully BCHS students will be able to attend; Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, 9/11 Memorial, South Street Seaport. 7:00 a.m.7:30 p.m. Yes 4/4: WednesdayTour of Boston -Freedom Trail, Duck Tour, Quincy Market, Harvard, USS Constitution and USS Constitution Museum. National Honor Society Induction Ceremony This is a formal and serious school event. French Exchange students are welcome to come and observe but MAY NOT disrupt the event in any way. 7:00 a.m.7:30 p.m. Yes The event begins at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium. It will last until 8:30 p.m. 4/5: ThursdayTour of Bristol & Tour of YaleNormal timeTBA 4/6: Friday (no school) 4/7: Saturday 4/8: Sunday (Easter) Students spend weekend with families. Ideas: Shopping, movies, bowling, school event, family event n/a 4/9: MondayTour of New York City - Empire State Building, 5 th Ave, St. Patrick’s, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, Italian restaurant in Little Italy, Canal Street, Central Park, UN tour 7:00 a.m.7:30 p.m. Yes 4/10: TuesdaySchool day with BCHS studentsNormal time Yes 4/11: WednesdayDeparture. French students attend classes with BCHS hosts during school day. Flight at 9:45 p.m. French students bring their suitcases to school. *You are welcome to see your student off. Departure time AFTER school Normal timen/aYes

Review 1. What are the benefits of doing an exchange? 2. What happened in prior exchanges? 3. When will I get my student? 4. What is the itinerary? 1. What about lunches? 2. What will we do on weekends? 3. What about weeknights and school activities?

What should we expect? Initial awkwardness Initial reserve (the French are generally more reserved than Americans) Pointing Fun experiences

What does the host student need? Bus – may take the same bus as your child Own bed (may share a room with someone of the same sex) Towels (may bring own) Laundry towards the end of the trip Lunches/snacks Welcoming, kind family Open mind Clear guidelines for bathroom use, eating, talking on the phone and internet access

Where do I find updated information? (bookmark this page!) s Do you want us to make a wiki?

What if there are emergencies? School hours from 7 a.m. – 4 p.m ext. 327 After school My personal cell phone: (please only call for emergencies)

Emergencies continued… What if the student is sick? What types of medicines may I give the student?

What if I am unable to host? Please let me know ASAP Please assist me in finding another family.

Review 1. What should we expect? 2. What does the host student need? 3. Where do I find updated information? 4. What if there are emergencies? 5. What if I am unable to host?

What are your questions?

MERCI!