Travel For Credit 2020

1. Travel For Credit 2020

2. Recommended Student Traveler Characteristics/Dispositions • Comfort with independent learning • Shows excellent initiative • Able to meet strict due dates for assignments • Respects self and others • Trustworthy • Considerate

3. Required materials • Notebook • Pens and/or pencils • Camera/or phone • Tablet or Laptop • Weather-appropriate clothing and sensible footwear • Spending money (lunches, beverages, gifts, etc.)

4. Assessment • Term work: 70% • Culminating task: 30% • No exam for either course • Students will complete and submit work before travelling • Students participate in travel activities and learning • Students will complete their culminating task during and just after the travel portion of the course

5. Civics and Careers in Canada and the U.S. Potential dates: July 18 - 24, 2020 7 days

6. Students engage in an online platform for the Summer Semester for the month of July – work is completed prior to, during and immediately following the trip - July 2nd – 29th (exact dates to be confirmed closer to summer semester)

7. Students receive 0.5 Civics and 0.5 Careers Credits, this means approx. 3 hours of work per weekday before the trip, work completion during the trip and creation of a culminating activity after the trip. Students must attend 2 days of face to face classes prior to travel. Dates to be communicated and determined closer to summer semester.

8. Potential Dates: March 6th – 23rd 1 credit

9. Students receive a 1.0 Cooperative Education credit. Students complete preplacement, placement and a final reflective activity. They meet face to face during the PA day in January and complete preplacement using myBlueprint before travelling to Taiwan. Students attend placement and reflect upon there learning face to face with the teacher each day on site. Students then complete the final reflective activity to consolidate their learning with respect to the placement and the culture. All work is due by May 1st.

10. Our meeting will cover Our educational partner Why travel is important The safety approach What’s included and what’s not How to reserve your spot Our tours

11. About EF EF Education First was founded in Sweden in 1965 by a young entrepreneur named BertilHult. The concept was straightforward: take local high school students to England to learn English. It was a simple business idea—on-site language and cultural studies—but one with an enormous future.

12. EF’s commitment to our safety With over 50 years of experience and a global presence, EF is there to help us whenever and wherever we need it.

13. Round-the-clock safety with EF • Over 50 years of experienceWith their experience and a global presence, EF is there to help us whenever and wherever we need it • 24/7 Bilingual Tour Director Experienced, knowledgeable, and trained to handle every travel detail on tour • Peace of Mind PolicyWe can feel secure planning our trip knowing our group has travel flexibility if our plans change due to unforeseen circumstances • ChaperonesAllows for more eyes on students • 24-hour on-call service Around the clock access to local EF offices as well as our worldwide and North American headquarters • Travel wristbands and backpacksTo help us stay together easily. Plus, wristbands have easy-to-access EF contact information for each country

14. LKDSB organizes the travel, collects the payments and supervises the students and excursions. Travel insurance is provided by the school board’s travel company Foresight supports us finding placements, supporting student safety and entertainment on the trip.

15. Our Tour Civics and Careers

16. Tour highlights Take a guided Tour of the Parliament Buildings Visit the Supreme Court of Canada

17. Tour highlights Participate in a Robotics Challenge at Cosmodome in Montreal Visit the 9/11 Memorial in New York

18. Tour highlights Visit the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Take a tour of Wall Street and the United Nations in New York

19. What’s included in the Program Price Round-trip motor coach transportation On-tour transportation Quad accommodation Full-time, bilingual Tour Director Educational itinerary Guided tours and activities Professional night security Breakfast and dinner daily 24-hour on-tour assistance Traveller Support Team Tour Donation page weShare Travel gear Gratuities for Tour Director and guides Office de la protection du consommateur (OPC) Travel Agent Compensation Fund (FICAV) contribution of $1 per $1000 for residents of Québec. Price includes HST/GST where applicable.

20. Our Tour/Taiwan

21. Tour highlights Weekend City Exploration – Approximately 6 days Led by LKDSB Staff and Foresight Education Centre Partners

22. After Work Exploration Weeknight Exploration – Approximately 10 days Led by LKDSB Staff – dependent on placement end times and start times

23. Placement Weekday Placements– 10 days

24. What is included in the price: • Airfare – Round Trip • Transportation to the Airport and Back • Hotel Accommodations – shared with another student • Travel/Medical Insurance • A couple excursions • Breakfast everyday • Lunch on work days • A couple dinners

25. What are you responsible for? • Spending moneyFor additional tour experiences, free time activities, souvenirs, beverages, lunches, and snacks ($30-$65 per day). • Passport and/or travel visa

26. What the Global Travel Protection Plan covers • Tour cancellation and interruption • Illness and accident • 24-hour access to an English-speaking representative $15/day for all-inclusive coverage The Global Travel Protection Plan is underwritten by Chubb Insurance Company of Canada. For complete terms, conditions and exclusions, please visit eftours.ca/coverage.

27. Reserving your spot

28. Who’s in? Enrolment window opens: Right Now! Enrol at: eftours.ca/2225448DU This price is valid until: October 31, 2019 Price is based on 35+ students Full quote available online at eftours.ca

29. Payment Options • Pay in full • Pay the entire balance at the time you enroll • Payment methods accepted: direct debit, from your bank account, personal cheque or credit card (Visa or MasterCard) • Automatic Payment Plan • After you enroll with the $199 non refundable deposit, payments are automatically deducted from your bank account monthly or bi-weekly. • Final payment extended up to one month before your tour • Chequing or savings account accepted 2 1 You can find EF’s Booking Conditions at eftours.ca/bc which outline the tour inclusions, payment schedule, cancellation and refund policies.

30. Questions? Contact EF Educational Tours Phone: 1-800-263-2806 Online: credit@ef.com In person: 80 Bloor St. W., 16th Floor Toronto, ON M5S 2V1 110 Cambie St., Suite 300 Vancouver, BC V6B 2M8

31. Your world, endless possibilities.

32. Reserving your Spot Taiwan

33. Cost: ~$4500 Canadian dollars $ 1500 due by October 31st $ 1500 due by December 15th $ approx. 1500 due by February 1st ● Dinner ($10/day) ● Snacks ● Souvenirs ● Evening excursions (market, shopping, walking tours) Email Nicole.Beuckelare@lkdsb.net to reserve your spot and make plans to submit your first payment.