Grade 9 French Immersion

Quebec Trip

Logistics• Dates May 26th – May 30th 2012(Departure at 6 am on May 26th, depart Quebec May 30th 8:30

am and return Colby Village May 30 between 8 and 9 pm.)

• Bonaventure tours

(http://www.aboutbonaventuretours.com)

• 1 x 56 passenger motor coaches ( 1 guide)

• Staying at Hôtel Québec in Ste-Foy

(www.hotelsjaro.com)

Outings/Meals

• All outings are included in price • All meals included in price other

than:– Saturday lunch (on the way to Quebec)– Sunday lunch (Old Quebec)– Monday lunch (exploring in Old Quebec)– Tues supper (at the mall)– Weds lunch (on the way home)

3 Strike Rule…

•1st infraction ~ verbal reminder

•2nd infraction ~ removal of privileges

•3rd infraction ~ bonus time with your teachers!!!

French Only The Quebec trip meets

many curricular outcomes, particularly those in

French Language Arts

• Full immersion in French Language and Culture is the reason we are permitted to take this trip!!

• Students are to follow ADJH code of conduct with a few exceptions.

Cell Phones•Permitted for safety purposes

•Use permitted during voyage to and from Quebec + during free time

•Cellular devices not permitted during whole-class activities

Cell Phones

•1st infraction ~ verbal reminder

•2nd infraction ~ cell phone removed for the day

•3rd infraction ~ cell phone removed for duration of trip

Dress Code• ADJH policy in effect

• Dress for the weather

• “ugly shirts”

• Hats ~ OK – removal expected

Bus Information• Depart Saturday May 26th ~ 6 a.m.• Plan arrival ~ 5:45 a.m.

• Students will be permitted to choose their seat mate

• Pack snacks!!

Bus Information• Students can bring backpack, pillow + small

blanket on the bus

• Electronics permitted!! – IPODs– MP3s– cell phones– portable DVD players

(teachers will verify film choices)

Bus Information

•Gravol????????????

Things to Bring• List will be sent home closer to

departure

• Follow Dress Code

• Important Items to Bring:– Back pack - Socks– Good shoes - Jacket – Umbrella- ~ $80 pocket money

Evening Procedures• ~ 45 mins - 1 hour of “Free Time”/ night

• Students can mingle in hallway or in rooms with doors open.

• Teachers/chaperones will be present to supervise.

• No visiting other schools, no other schools visiting our students ~ security issue

• ~ 11:00 – in designated rooms for the evening

Night Procedures• Security guard for

ADJH in halls all night

• Students can come out and ask guard to get a teacher if there is a problem

• Good behavior/low volume expected throughout the night

Itinerary ~ Saturday

• Saturday morning• Departure: 6 a.m.• Driving ~ 11-12 hours – rest stops incl.

(lunch ~ student expense)• Arrive at hotel• Check-in and organization• Supper – Les Voûtes du Cavour

Restaurant • Guided walking tour of Quebec• Home for the night

Itinerary ~ Sunday

• 7:00 a.m. – breakfast (buffet) at the hotel

• Battlefields Park, City tour, Château Frontenac, Place Royale, Musée de la Civilation

• Musée de la civilation• Lunch (student expense)

Itinerary ~ Sunday

• Ste. Anne de Beaupré ~ Basilica• Ste. Anne’s Canyon (waterfalls)• Hotel – quick change• Cabane à Sucre

– Guided tour– Process of making maple syrup (shop)– Supper and entertainment (included)

• Home for the night

Itinerary ~ Monday

•7:00 a.m. – breakfast (buffet) at the hotel

•Sightseeing tour – Martello Tours on the Plains of Abraham,

•Assemblé Nationale•Lunch ~ (on your own in Québec)

Itinerary ~ Monday

• Group Photo session – Château Frontenac• Civilisation Museum• Québec’s Aquarium• Visite Traditional Huron Village Onhoüa Cheteke• Supper- Le Restaurant Tomas Tom:

(Buffet)• Musée du Fort• Home for the night

Itinerary ~ Tuesday

• 7:00 a.m. – breakfast (buffet) at the hotel

• Treasure Hunt ~ Old Quebec• L’Astral for lunch(183 meters)

Itinerary ~ Tuessday

• Québec Artillery Park• Galleries de la Capitale ~ mall

- Supper (student expense)– Rides (included in cost)– Shopping (student choice)

• Disco Cruise• Home for the night

Wednesday..and now the trip home….

• 7 am Breakfast (buffet)• 8 am – 8 :30 am Check out and departure~ 13 hours (time difference)• Arrive approx 8 or 9 p.m.• Student pick up