DCISM Travels! Brazil 2016 – Information Night

Why I Love Brazil Brazil is a second home to me! I lived in Fortaleza, CE Brazil from I speak fluent Portuguese. I still visit my Brazilian family whenever I can. In many ways, my heart is more Brazilian than it is American

Why your student will love Brazil… The people are incredible. The food is amazing. Language immersion is an important part of the DCIS experience. They will participate in life changing and important service opportunity. Brazilian tourist destinations are some of the most famous in the world.

Who is going with me? Mrs. Torres – HS Lang Arts teacher Ms. Koger – HS Social Studies teacher Mrs. Koesler – HS Counselor Mr. Smintina – HS Lang Arts teacher Mr. Fraguada – MS Student Relations Dean

Where are we going? -Rio de JaneiroRio de Janeiro Copacabana Ipanema Barra de Tijuca Tijuca rainforest -Angra dos ReisAngra dos Reis -TeresopolisTeresopolis

What will we be seeing? Tropical island cruise Sugar Loaf Mountain Iguazu Falls Corcovado & Cristo Redentor Tijuca Forest

What kind of service will we do?

Where will we stay? For part of our stay, we’ll be atSanta Semente Guest HouseSanta Semente Guest House The other days will be spent in local hostels and guest houses with separate accommodations for males and females. Students will be in dormitory style accommodations.

When is the trip? Preliminary Itinerary – May be subject to changes June 20 th through July 1st 2016 June 20 th - departure June 21 st -June 26 th Rio June 26 th - Night bus to Angra June 27 th – June 28 th Angra dos Reis June 28 th Night bus to Teresopolis June 28 th – June 29 th Teresopolis June 30 th departure home July 1 st Arrival home

What kind of documentation do I need? ALL students traveling to Brazil need a US passport that will have to be sent to the Brazilian consulate in Houston and processed in order to get a Brazilian tourist visa. More information will be provided, but you can visit the US Passport website or A1 Passport and Visa for more specifics about requirements.US PassportA1 Passport and Visa

How much will it cost? $3,500 + spending money (not included) + documentation fees ($200 - not included) This can be paid in any increments up until May 1 st An initial payment of $150 to hold your spot will be due October 21 st. Remember, the current exchange rate is 1 dollar = 3.95$BR Two meals per day, lodging, transportation and excursions are included.

What financial assistance is available? DCIS Foundation offers scholarships to applicants in good academic standing. Fundraising opportunities will be happening all year long. Students can raise money on their own through via babysitting, shoveling snow, selling food/snacks etc.

Questions? What questions do you have? What are next steps? Please RSVP to the October 21 st meeting – your $150 deposit will need to be paid on or before this date. Please look into Visa/Passport requirements to make sure you have the necessary documents easily accessible. We will hold a night at DCIS for gathering all documentation.