Spanish Exchange Flyer 2019

NNHS Spanish Exchange Program

  • How to Apply

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    All application materials for the Spanish Exchange, including references, must be completed and submitted by September 27, 2019.  To apply, please follow the instructions below:
     
    Cover letter and application instructions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cO3gIdbvJKBTPEVRe0g5RY3eVrd3_t0A8nTtZKJ5HRA/edit?usp=sharing
     
    Student Application: https://forms.gle/TrXTgBNJzHV5UtR87
     
    Parent/Guardian Form: https://forms.gle/7NnztbXGWcWqxDqH6
     
    Financial Aid Supplement (to be completed by a parent): Click here
     
    World Language Teacher Recommendation:  https://forms.gle/QX1uLKAPghy543vh8

    Teacher Recommendation: https://forms.gle/U7wcA5mqVCamjos6A

    Dean Recommendation: https://forms.gle/pfRRnfafpkCrhJvz8

    Counselor Recommendation: https://forms.gle/ZfqCkCPxtwCgUPiL9
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  • Information Session

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    An information session for interested students will be held on Thursday, September 12 during x-block in Room 251.

    An information session for interested parents will be held at 6pm on Wednesday, September 18 in Room 473.
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  • Eligibility

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    Students must be enrolled in Spanish at Newton North and be in good academic standing. Freshmen are not eligible to apply.
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  • Cost & Financial Assistance

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    The estimated cost for this program is $2,600.  The actual cost will depend on exchange rates, travel and accommodation costs, and number of participants. Financial assistance is available to all students who qualify through the GELF fund. If you wish to apply for financial assistance, please complete the Financial Aid Supplement located in the Spanish Exchange application.
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  • Frequency

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    Annual
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  • Location

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    The exchange alternates every year between Burgos, Spain (in even years) and Guanajuato, Mexico (in odd years).  February 2020 will be a Spain year.
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  • Tentative Dates of travel

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    February 8 – February 29, 2019 (includes February vacation)
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  • Tentative Dates of student visit

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    October  26 – November 12, 2019 
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  • Description

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    Language & culture-focused homestay. Newton students live with host families  and attend classes at a local high school.

    Students also participate in cultural excursions led by Newton Spanish teachers, and host their peers in Newton for two weeks.
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  • Contact

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    Christopher Wood (woodc@newton.k12.ma.us)

    Christopher Alberg (albergc@newton.k12.ma.us)
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