Come join your classmates on an unforgettable 8-day trip to Spainover Spring Break 2018. On this trip you will have the opportunity to practice speaking Spanish, see amazing sites, and meet people from around the world! Spaces for this trip are limited, so get your application in soon!
Trip Information
This trip will be sponsored by EF Tours ( a premier leader in student tours. Please visit their website for information on insurance, safety, and more. The chaperones for this trip will be Ms. Menna (Spanish Teacher), and various other Seaholm teachers as needed.
On the tour, the first three days will be spent in Barcelona. Excursions will include a guided tour of Las Ramblas, the social center of Barcelona. The following day, students will exploreParque Guell, a park designed by renowned Spanish artist Salvador Dali, and La Sagrada Familia, the still unfinished cathedral by Dali.We will also explore the city of Barcelona on a walking tour with an experienced EF tour guide. Next, we will travel by high speed train to the capital of Spain, Madrid, where we will take a guided tour of the Royal Palace and view a flamenco dance show. The following day we will visit the world famous El Prado art museum as well as take a half-day trip to the city of Toledo, the former Gothic capital of Spain.
The cost of the trip includes flight, hotel, transportation, tour guides, and breakfast and dinner. The cost of the trip does not include daily lunch and beverages, spending money, passport fees, and tips for the tour director and bus driver. We require all students attending this trip to purchase the all-inclusive insurance plan which is included in the price of the trip.
How To Apply
If you are interested in this once-in-a-lifetime experience, please fill out the attached application and return it to Ms. Menna (room F107).
We have already held our winter parent meetings for the trip. Your parents can email Sra. Menna () to receive the parent informational PowerPoint and discuss any questions or concerns.
If you are selected to go on the trip, you will be required to pay a $95 non-refundable deposit online ( or by calling EF tours at 1-800-665-5364 (Tour #1909262AM). Please do not enroll on the tour until your application has been approved!
Required Student Meetings will be held on 1/31, 3/7, and 5/2 in Room F107 from 7:45-8:15.
Additional Questions? Email Sra. Menna ()
Application for 2018 Seaholm Spain Trip*
Name: ______Current Grade: 91011
Email:______
*** Please provide an email address you check regularly. Registration information will be sent to this email. Write clearly!!! ***
1. Spanish Grades:
Letter Grade / TeacherSpanish 1A
Spanish 1B
Spanish 2A
Spanish 2B
Spanish 3A
Spanish 3B
Note: Your previous Spanish teachers MAY be contacted to discuss your Spanish abilities.
2. Please honestly rate your speaking abilities in Spanish in the following situations. This will NOT affect your application acceptance.
Extremely confident / Confident / Somewhat confident / Not confidentGreeting people / meeting others
Ordering food
Buying items (clothes, souvenirs, etc.)
Asking questions
Note: A speaking assessment MAY be administered to determine your speaking ability.
3. Agreement of Terms
The following are non-negotiable conditions of your participation on this trip. Please read the statements carefully and check the boxes to show your understanding. By signing this form, you are agreeing to adhere to these terms.
I agree to enroll in the subsequent level of Spanish at Seaholm for the 2017-18 school year.
I agree to attend the montly X-Block meetings to prepare for this trip. (1st Tuesday of every month)
I agree to abide by the code of conduct set forth for this trip.
______
Student SignatureDate
4. Statement of Intent
Please attach to this application a 1-2 paragraph typed response (in English) explaining why you would like to participate in this trip and what you hope to gain from this experience.