SPAIN EXCHANGE 2013-2014 A home-stay experience Sra. Lapman May 15, 2013

1. SPAIN EXCHANGE 2013-2014A home-stay experienceSra. LapmanMay 15, 2013

2. What is a home-stay exchange? There are two parts to a home-stay exchange: TRAVEL & HOST Part #1. September 2013 Part #2. February 2014

3. WHY? • Students will successfully interact in a variety of cultural contexts that reflect both peer-group and adult activities within the target culture, using the appropriate verbal and nonverbal cues • Students will communicate with members of the target culture and interpret information regarding topics of personal, community, or world interest • Students will use new information and perspectives gained through world language study to expand their personal knowledge • Students will analyze how other cultures view the role of the United States in the world arena • Students will use new information and perspectives to demonstrate understanding of the similarities and differences among other cultures and their own culture

4. WHERE? Andalucia, Spain • Algeciras (Cádiz) • Our sister school (Colegio Los Pinos) http://www.colegiolospinos.eu/historia.php Algeciras is a port city in the south of Spain, and is the largest city on the Bay of Gibraltar. The Port of Algeciras is one of the largest ports in Europe and in the world in three categories: container, cargo and transhipment http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Algeciras

5. WHEN? • Spanish students visit Lewis Mills High School (approximately) September 1 to September 20, 201 • LSM students travel to Spain: (approximately) February 14 to February 23, 2014

6. WHO? • 18-20 students • Students who have not previously participated in the program • Students enrolled in Spanish • Students in good academic standing • Students with a good discipline record • Upperclassmen Sophomores, Freshmen • Family’s availability to accommodate guest’s needs • Family Interview

7. HOW MUCH?(ESTIMATED) The approximate cost per student is $ 1, 550.00(excluding optional insurance). The price above includes airfare, airport transportation, excursion day transportation & entrancefees, and a $50.00 emergency fund The price does NOT include optional insurance, souvenirs and free-timeactivities with host families. Payment will be made in 3 installments

8. ITINERARY Proposed Itinerary for the 2013-2014 Home-stay Exchange Spain Trip (to be confirmed): • Depart LSM: Feb. 14 • Arrive to Malaga, Spain: Feb. 15 • Attend school at Colegio Los Pinos and shadow host students(Non-Excursion Days) • Day-trip excursions to nearby cultural points of interest • (Specific dates TBD based on bus & tour availability: Spain Lead Teacher Susana Ortega Calvo) • Return to LSM: Feb. 23

9. TO DO Application checklist: ____ I completed the student information page ____ I wrote the essay (the letter to my potential host family) in Spanish and attached it to my application ____ I have asked my character reference to fill out the recommendation form and return to Sra.Lapman ____ I have turned in the teacher recommendation form to my Spanish teacher ____ My parents have read the letter that came with this form and have signed my application

10. ¡Os animamos a participar!