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France Trip; Spring Break 2013. Parent Meeting Tuesday, March 6, 2012. Who is ISE and why did we choose them?. ISE (Intercultural Student Experiences) is a nonprofit educational organization. It has been around for over 40 years and has served over 90,000 individuals in more than 30 states. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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France Trip; Spring Break
2013Parent 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, 2013. 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 higherO Must not have prior disciplinary
problemsO Must display maturity and
seriousness in educationO Code of conductO Must sustain a B average in French
Trip Logistics: How will students prepare?
O Parent meetingsO 1-2 hour long after school meetings each
month conducted in French to discuss:O The history of our areas of travelO 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 FrenchO 2 scrapbooks
O 1 as a gift to host familyO 1 as a final project displaying/describing
their experiences
Trip Logistics – Costs O Price breakdownO Spending money ($1.00 = €0.75)O Payment schedule O Enrollment process and deadlinesO Cancellation policy O Financial aidO Health and trip cancellation
insurance
Questions?
For Additional Information:
O ISE’s Website: http://www.isemn.org/index.html
O Email me: [email protected]
