FRENCH EXCHANGE October 2010: CHS/SHS host French students
(12-14 days) February 2011: Sucy host CHS/SHS students
(12-14 days)
Teachers/Chaperones (2009)
Madame Emmanuelle Blanc - Sucy Madame Benedicte Duranteau - Sucy Madame Frederique Cain - Sucy Madame Patricia Jacquart – Scituate Monsieur Jeff Kotter - Cohasset Madame Beth Marat – Cohasset Madame Danielle Delort - Sucy
Students Approximately 30 CHS/SHS and 30 French
students CHS Students (in French 4 by Spring 2011) and
SHS Students Lycée Christophe Colomb Students majoring in
English
OCTOBER French students stay with you in MA Your correspondent resides with your family School days: they go on excursions with their
teachers; you go to school Evenings/weekends: you do activities together
(some planned by your teachers/chaperones and some by you and your family)
Typical weekday You and your correspondent eat breakfast at
home and come to school at the normal time Your correspondent attends part or all of 1st
class with you The French students depart with their teachers
for an excursion
Typical evening You do your normal after-school activities Your correspondent returns from excursion
(usually between 4 pm and 6:30 pm) You pick up your correspondent (usually at
school) You and your correspondent spend the evening
doing whatever you want together (movie, meet friends, dinner, etc.)
Weekends You and your family plan activities of your
choice You may opt to get together with another host
family Your teachers may organize an activity for all
the exchange participants together
Host Family Responsibilities
Transportation to and from school and activities Meals, including bag lunch for excursions Private or shared accommodations Family activities (evening/weekend) Contact chaperones/teachers to resolve any
issues
Student ResponsibilitiesIn U.S.
Communicate with your correspondent in French and English
Make him or her feel at home
Introduce him or her to your friends, meet his or her friends
Show him or her what your life is like here in the U.S.
In France Participate in the daily life of
your correspondent when in France
Communicate with his or her family
Participate actively and attentively in all excursions and activities
Consult your teachers/chaperones to resolve any issues
February • You stay with your correspondent in France for 8
days• You travel with us for a 3-day excursion to
Normandy and stay in youth hostels• You return to Paris for a “Farewell Event”
Lycée Christophe Colomb• Founded in 1992, on the 500th anniversary of the discovery
of America• One of 3 regional high schools serving 10 communities• Disciplines: History, Geography, Literature, Sciences, Engineering, Economics, Social Sciences, Electronics,
Mechanics, English, German, Italian, Philosophy, Computer Science
. Population : 25,000 Inhabitants: Sucyciens Location : 17 km south-east of the center of ParisTransportation: Town bus; commuter train to Paris
Sucy-en-Brie
Typical Weekday You and your correspondent have breakfast at
home You report to Lycée Christophe Colomb in Sucy with your correspondent You go on excursions with your teachers while your correspondent is in school
Versailles Palace
Pompidou Center Louvre
Musée d’Orsay Victor Hugo Museum
Friday p.m.: Depart Boston Saturday a.m.: Arrive ParisSaturday/Sunday: Sucy/with host family
Double-decker bus tour
Week 1 (Monday-Friday): Paris
Week 2 (Saturday-Tuesday): Normandy
Rouen
Eglise Jeanne D’Arc, Rouen
Mont Saint Michel
American Cemetery
Bayeux Tapestry Point du Hoc
Wednesday: Paris/Eiffel Tower
Thursday: Depart
Sample Itinerary
Academic Responsibilties
Students will attend a series of evening sessions with the Exchange teachers (alternating between CHS and SHS).
These class sessions will prepare students for the cultural and academic aspects of the exchange.
Students will receive a grade for the Exchange based on their participation, a daily journal, and a scrapbook (including a small cultural project).
The Exchange is now a formal part of the CHS Program of Studies and carries 2.5 credits
Participation and Project
Choose an aspect of French life to observe throughout your stay Particular kind of shop Certain aspect of clothing Hand gestures when talking Pets Anything that interests you!
Document examples through photos, sketches, interviews, notes
Include your findings in your scrapbook
• Speak French!• Ask/Answer questions!• Interact with French students and families!
JournalJournal Entries
New vocabulary Description of a
painting that you liked (Orsay)
Description of a painting that you liked (Louvre)
Description of a painting that you liked (Beaubourg)
Journal Entries, cont. Accomplishments in
French What impressed you
the most in Normandy (Description)
Notes for your project Useful vocabulary Daily summary of
experiences and observations
Scrapbook
Written in French Multi-page binder,
photo album, scrapbook…
Personalized with photos, tickets, brochures, menus, maps, flat objects collected during the Exchange
Address 7 categories
French Family: Host family, friendsFrench High School: Courses, schedulesParis: Excursions, favorite paintings and place or momentNormandy: What you did, where it is, what it looks like, what impressed you Project: Written description and visuals Museums: Reactions, favorite works Conclusion: New expressions, accomplishments
Awards will be given
Administrative Details
Orientation meetings will be held for families (alternating between CHS and SHS) as follows:
1-2 meetings in Spring 2010 1-2 meetings in October 2010 1-2 meetings in January 2011
Orientation meeting agenda items include: Dissemination of detailed information Collection of various required documents Collection of funds in installments
Costs Projected cost for full
participation in 2010-2011 is approximately $1,700 per student, including airfare, room, board, transportation, and excursions -- not including spending money
Any change in cost will be largely determined by the current cost of airfare
Due in 4 payments: $100 when applying in
March 2010 $500 in April 2010 $500 in June 2010 Balance in September
2010 Checks made out to:
SHS French Exchange
Application and Matching
Applications Applications are now being
accepted Please fill them out
completely and thoughtfully and include a letter (in French) to your host family
Turn them in to Madame Marat or Monsieur Kotter by March 12
Include $100 deposit check with your application
Matching Applications are now being
accepted from French students
They will provide the same information that you did
First we will consider physical needs (pet allergies, special diets or other needs)
Then, we will do our best to match you with a correspondent who shares at least some of your interests
CommunicationsWith your
correspondent Usually, students set up a
Facebook page for getting to know each other
You are encouraged to begin e-mail correspondence as soon as matches are made
Parents often contact each other as well, by email or phone, before their child travels
With your teachers We will maintain a website
where information about the Exchange is available
We will maintain an e-mail list and e-mail students and parents with updated information
You may e-mail, phone, or stop and see us with any questions
Benefits of Participation
• Gain experience in global education• Improve your language skills• Make new friends, have lots of fun• Use the language and experience first-hand the culture
you have been studying all these years!• Broaden your outlook and your understanding of the
world and yourself• 2.5 credits for French Exchange on your transcript (CHS)• Include in college applications