Title: CLS-2William T. Dwyer High School Spanish Club Field Trip to San Juan, Puerto Rico

Recommendation:
Recommend that the School Board approve an educational field trip for the William T. Dwyer Spanish Club to travel to San Juan, Puerto  Rico, April 1, 2007 through April 5, 2007.

Description:

Thirty-five students from the Spanish Club will be chaperoned by three Palm Beach District teachers and administrators.  This trip will occur over Spring Break 2007; therefore, students will not miss any classes.  The group will travel by air, departing from West Palm Beach Airport on Sunday, April 1, 2007, and returning to West Palm Beach on Thursday, April 5, 2007.

This trip will allow students to experience first hand the Spanish Culture of Puerto Rico.  They will learn the history and culture of Puerto Rico as well as gain knowledge of the country's architecture, historic landmarks and meet the people of Puerto Rico. 

The benefits to the District will include:

- Students and staff will benefit by first hand usage of the target language.
- Students and staff will experience a different culture first hand.

Financial Impact:
The cost of the five day trip is $1458.00 per student.  This includes airfare, hotel, full-time EF Tour Director, licensed local guide, meals and attractions.  The total cost of the trip is $51,030.00.  Students have the opportunity to fund raise for a portion of the cost of the trip.  Trip insurance will be made available.

For Additional Information, contact:

Ann Killets Akillets@palmbeach.k12.fl.us

Marisol Ferrer

E. Wayne Gent

Attachments (list):
WT Dwyer - Puerto Rico Field Trip Form.pdf
WT Dwyer - Puerto Rico Itinerary.pdf