DCISM Travels!

Brazil 2016 – Information Night

Why I Love Brazil

Brazil is a second home to me!• I lived in Fortaleza, CE Brazil from 1997-

1998.• 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 teacherMs. Koger – HS Social Studies teacherMrs. Koesler – HS CounselorMr. Smintina – HS Lang Arts teacherMr. Fraguada – MS Student Relations

Dean

Where are we going?

-Rio de Janeiro• Copacabana• Ipanema• Barra de Tijuca• Tijuca rainforest-Angra dos Reis-Teresopolis

What will we be seeing?

Tropical island cruise

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 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 20th through July 1st 2016June 20th - departureJune 21st-June 26th RioJune 26th - Night bus to AngraJune 27th – June 28th Angra dos ReisJune 28th Night bus to TeresopolisJune 28th – June 29th TeresopolisJune 30th departure homeJuly 1st 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.

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 1st 2016. An initial payment of $150 to hold your spot will be due October 21st.

• 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 21st 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.