NNHS Spanish Exchange Program

  • Mexican Exchange Promo Video!

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    To learn more about the Mexican Exchange, watch a short video here!
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  • How to Apply

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    All application materials for the Mexican Exchange, including references, must be completed and submitted by November 1, 2018.  To apply, please follow the instructions below:

     

    1) Instructions: Carefully read the Mexican Exchange application cover letter and instructions.

     

     2) Student Portion of the Application: After reading the above cover letter, please fill out the Student Mexico Exchange Application.

     

    3) Parent/Guardian Portion of the Application: Ask your parent(s) or guardian(s) to fill out the Parent/Guardian Information Form.

     

    4) World Language Teacher Reference: Please send this reference link to your World Language teacher:  https://goo.gl/forms/rnChR5QVzxbz1qFo2

     

    5) Classroom Teacher References: Please send this reference link to all of your current classroom teachers except your World Language teacher and directed study teachers: https://goo.gl/forms/C5P2z8pGx6ikBwyY2 

     

    6) Counselor Reference: Please send this reference link to your counselor: https://goo.gl/forms/HPssbuXfEh6qaoUO2

     

    7) Dean Reference: Please send this link to your dean: https://goo.gl/forms/AJ8osADOfzpjrbVr1

     

    8) Financial Aid Supplement:  If you wish to apply for financial aid, please complete the supplement here. Note that the supplement includes a section to be filled out by parents/guardians. FAQs about financial aid are available here, and further financial aid questions can be directed to Global Programs Manager Samantha Mandel at mandels@newton.k12.ma.us.
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  • Information Session

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    An information session for interested students will be held on Monday, October 1st during x-block in Room 251.

    An information session for interested students and parents will be held on October 10 at 6:30pm at Newton North High School. The room location will be announced soon.
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  • Eligibility

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    Students must be enrolled in Spanish at Newton North and be in good academic standing. Preference will be given to upperclassmen.
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  • How to Apply

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    Applications will go live very soon! 
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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 2019 will be a Mexico year.
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  • Dates of travel

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    3 weeks including February break
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  • Dates of student visit

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    Two weeks in late March/early April.
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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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    Daniel Fabrizio (fabriziod@newton.k12.ma.us)

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