France Trip; Spring Break 2013 Parent Meeting Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Who is ISE and why did we choose them? O ISE (Intercultural Student Experiences) is a nonprofit educational organization. O It has been around for over 40 years and has served over 90,000 individuals in more than 30 states. O Their mission is to inspire and educate students of the world through experiential learning across cultures.

Why should students go on this trip? O Students will experience a full cultural immersion – something that I cannot provide them in class. O This trip will increase each student’s language ability and hopefully give them more confidence with the French language. O Depending on the calendar, students will attend school abroad for a few days during their home stay!

ISE DVD Presentation

Travel Information: O Approximate Dates: March 28 – April 6, Dates depend on flight availability and approved spring break date O Tentative Itinerary: O DAY 1 Depature: En route to Cagnes-sur-mer. O DAYS 2 & 6 Family Stay: Travel to your homestay community to begin your 5-day Family Stay! Put your language to work while experiencing real everyday activities with a French family! (Meals at home) O DAYS 7-9 Paris: Revel in the enchanting "City of Lights" while you stroll down the Champs- Elysées, enjoy the priceless treasures of the Louvre, visit the awesome Notre Dame Cathedral and so much more! (1B) O DAY 9 Paris: Enjoy one last day of shopping and sightseeing in incredible Paris. Relax with your travel partners at the ISE farewell dinner. (B,D) O DAY 10 Return: Transfer to the airport, depart for U.S. (B)

Trip Logistics – Who Can Go? O Sophomores, French III or higher O Must not have prior disciplinary problems O Must display maturity and seriousness in education O Code of conduct O Must sustain a B average in French

Trip Logistics: How will students prepare? O Parent meetings O 1-2 hour long after school meetings each month conducted in French to discuss: O The history of our areas of travel O Travel vocabulary, language, food, slang, etc. O Cultural differences and scenarios to help adapt to the family stay *Once next year’s schedule is set, the meeting dates/times will be scheduled. Coaches and advisors will be notified ahead of time.

Student Presentations: O Clarissa and Chelsea O Please refrain from questions until they are finished, merci!

Trip Logistics: Assessments O Study material and small quizzes to prep for our group meetings O Presentations on customs, holidays and art that will be seen/experienced during the trip O Daily journals in French O 2 scrapbooks O 1 as a gift to host family O 1 as a final project displaying/describing their experiences

Trip Logistics – Costs O Price breakdown O Spending money ($1.00 = €0.75) O Payment schedule O Enrollment process and deadlines O Cancellation policy O Financial aid O Health and trip cancellation insurance

Questions?

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