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France Trip; Spring Break 2013

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.

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France Trip; Spring Break 2013

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

  2. 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. • Their mission is to inspire and educate students of the world through experiential learning across cultures.

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

  4. ISE DVD Presentation

  5. Travel Information: • Approximate Dates: March 28 – April 6, 2013. Dates depend on flight availability and approved spring break date • Tentative Itinerary: • DAY 1 Depature: En route to Cagnes-sur-mer. • 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) • 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) • 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) • DAY 10 Return: Transfer to the airport, depart for U.S. (B)

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

  7. Trip Logistics: How will students prepare? • Parent meetings • 1-2 hour long after school meetings each month conducted in French  to discuss: • The history of our areas of travel • Travel vocabulary, language, food, slang, etc. • 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.

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

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

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

  11. Questions?

  12. For Additional Information: • ISE’s Website: http://www.isemn.org/index.html • Email me: kristine.weiss@nbexcellence.org

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