french exchange 2012 friday, 3/30-wednesday, 4/11
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French Exchange 2012
Friday, 3/30-Wednesday, 4/11
MERCI!
Outline1. Who are our exchange partners?2. What are the benefits of doing an exchange?3. What happened in prior exchanges?4. When will I get my student?5. What is the itinerary?
1. What about lunches?2. What will we do on weekends?3. What about weeknights and school activities?
6. What should we expect?7. What does the host student need?8. Where do I find updated information?9. What if there are emergencies?10. What if I am unable to host?
Who are our exchange partners? http://www.lyc-monnet-lqly.ac-versailles.fr/ http://www.lyc-monnet-lqly.ac-versailles.fr/s
pip.php?article50
Lycée Jean-Monnet: Gaël Manesceau
Location: La-Queue-lez-Yvelines
Le Lycée Jean-Monnet
What are the benefits of an exchange? Development of lifelong friendships Language acquisition Broadened world view Cultural experiences Making connections to another community Forging friendships “International learning and knowledge propels students
towards acceptance and understanding of an array of different cultural and community perspectives” (http://www.wep.org.au/info/student-exchange-benefits)
Trip priority for France next year (has not been officially approved)
What happened in prior exchanges? This is our fifth cycle
of the exchangeFrance host France visitApril 2004 Feb 2005
April 2006 Nov 2006
April 2008 Nov 2008
April 2010 Nov 2010
April 2012 2011-2012*projected
When will I get my student? BCHS students: Fill in profiles (in your student
folder); if not there: on BCHS French Exchange site: http://www.bristol.k12.ct.us/page.cfm?p=5178
BCHS student: EMAIL photo to [email protected] OR SAVE into your school folder
“Matchmaker matchmaker, make me a match…” As soon as you get the contact information, start writing!
What is the itinerary?
What about lunches? You will pack lunches for all days.
What will we do on weekends? Shopping Bowling Group get-togethers “Typical American experiences” What are some of your ideas for
excursions?
What about weeknights and school activities?
Treat the French exchange student like another sibling
Arrange carpooling Have student go home with another host Group get-togethers
Date Event Drop off at school
Pick up at scho
olPack lunch/
snacks?3/30: Friday Arrival
7:40 p.m. at JFKn/a 11:00
p.m.No
3/31: Saturday4/1: Sunday
Students spend weekend with families. Ideas:Shopping, movies, bowling, school event, family event
n/a
4/2: Monday French students attend classes with BCHS hosts.A1-2/B1-2: French students have an orientation breakfast and visit the school.Potluck supper at night– All students & familiesPlease bring:U.S. last name A-D: Main courseU.S. last name G-M: Salad, side dish or breadU.S. last name N-Z : Dessert & drinkWe will provide the paper goods.
Normal time Normal time
Yes
Pot-luck begins at 6:00 p.m.Please help set-up or clean up!
4/3: Tuesday Tour of NYCHopefully BCHS students will be able to attend; Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, 9/11 Memorial, South Street Seaport.
7:00 a.m. 7:30 p.m.
Yes
4/4: Wednesday Tour of Boston-Freedom Trail, Duck Tour, Quincy Market, Harvard, USS Constitution and USS Constitution Museum.National Honor Society Induction CeremonyThis is a formal and serious school event. French Exchange students are welcome to come and observe but MAY NOT disrupt the event in any way.
7:00 a.m. 7:30 p.m.
Yes
The event begins at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium. It will last until 8:30 p.m.
4/5: Thursday Tour of Bristol & Tour of Yale Normal time TBA4/6: Friday (no school)4/7: Saturday4/8: Sunday (Easter)
Students spend weekend with families. Ideas:Shopping, movies, bowling, school event, family event
n/a
4/9: Monday Tour of New York City- Empire State Building, 5th Ave, St. Patrick’s, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, Italian restaurant in Little Italy, Canal Street, Central Park, UN tour
7:00 a.m. 7:30 p.m.
Yes
4/10: Tuesday School day with BCHS students Normal time Normal time
Yes
4/11: Wednesday Departure. French students attend classes with BCHS hosts during school day. Flight at JFK @ 9:45 p.m.French students bring their suitcases to school.*You are welcome to see your student off. Departure time AFTER school
Normal time n/a Yes
Review1. What are the benefits of doing an
exchange?2. What happened in prior exchanges?3. When will I get my student?4. What is the itinerary?
1. What about lunches?2. What will we do on weekends?3. What about weeknights and school activities?
What should we expect? Initial awkwardness Initial reserve
(the French are generally more reserved than Americans)
Pointing Fun experiences
What does the host student need? Bus – may take the same bus as your child Own bed (may share a room with someone of the same
sex) Towels (may bring own) Laundry towards the end of the trip Lunches/snacks Welcoming, kind family Open mind Clear guidelines for bathroom use, eating, talking on the
phone and internet access
Where do I find updated information? http://www.bristol.k12.ct.us/page.cfm?p=5178
(bookmark this page!)
Emails Do you want us to make a wiki?
What if there are emergencies? School hours from 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Email: [email protected] 860-584-7735 ext. 327
After school Email: [email protected] My personal cell phone: 860-833-2354 (please only call
for emergencies)
Emergencies continued… What if the student is sick? What types of medicines may I give the
student?
What if I am unable to host? Please let me know ASAP Please assist me in finding another family.
Review
1. What should we expect?
2. What does the host student need?
3. Where do I find updated information?
4. What if there are emergencies?
5. What if I am unable to host?
What are your questions?
MERCI!