Fall 2010

Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Student TeachingCountry Day School

Jill, Ashley, TonyAugust – November Student Teachers

“CDSG, the place to be!”

“One family, that’s you and me!”

Rainy season gray skies.

Dry season blue skies.

Playa Brasilito

Brasilito is the town closest to CDSG campus. There is beach access, as well as small stores to buy groceries and our favorite soda, Soda del Coco.

The Wildlife on CDSG Campus

Mono congo,Iguana, Mariposa, Tarantula, Escorpion, Serpiente,Geco,Pajaro,

“From different lands, we gather here…”

Ashley: 1st/2nd Grade

“…at Country Day, our school so dear.”

Tony: 3rd/4th

Grade

“We learn a lot, and have some fun.”JILL

5th Grade

Life Around Costa Rica

Arenal: an active volcano.

Beach Community Church

Guanacaste farm life

Costa Rica is home to many endangered sea turtle nesting grounds. During the months of July – February sea turtles come to the beaches of Costa Rica to lay eggs.

Sea Turtle Nesting Ground

Pura Vida Costa Rica!

La Policia TuristaWe ta

ught

English to

the

tourist police.

School Every grade level has Spanish

class everyday. Specials are taught

completely in Spanish. Average class size is much

smaller that GA public schools.

Costa Rica as a whole is environmentally friendly. The country is big on recycling.

Virginia Curriculum Doesn’t have gifted/special

needs program Casual work attire

On campus apartments.Pay electricity bill at Super

Compro.Sun rises/sets really early.

(5:15 am/pm)Free community laundry mat

on campus.Bring own towels, soft sheets. Grocery store takes card,

cash, and colones.Learn some Spanish before

going, at least food and greetings.

Questions We Had:

Living Situation