In order to have a successful trip, students must understand and be confident that they can uphold the following expectations:
Students understand that this trip should not be considered a vacation, but rather a cultural and lingual experience - where they will be challenged to live in another country, in the home of another family while experiencing all that Spain has to offer.
There will be fun times, things that you will appreciate and never forget. However, please realize that you will also experience difficulties while adjusting to travelling including (but not limited to): time change, dietary needs, cultural difference, or just plain missing home.
Students understand that they must act professionally while representing their host family, host school, Masconomet, and their country while traveling abroad.
Since we are a minority in a foreign country we must always consider how our actions reflect on ourselves and who we represent. In addition, we must think about representing our school well so that we can continue our relationship with our tour company and our host school.
Students understand to behave in a professional, understanding, and patient manner with their chaperons and any adult figures from their host school.
People have worked (and are currently working) very hard to make this experience memorable for you. Please be patient with them (us). The most successful travelers are those who relish in the experience at hand and do not get frustrated with minor issues.
Students understand that they are not to engage in any illegal activity during the trip. Although Spanish law is more lenient regarding certain issues, students are still expected to adhere to US law and Masconomet rules and/or policies.
Any student who is found to have engaged in acts considered a) illegal by US law or b) in contradiction with Masconomet RHS rules and policies will have his or her parents and the school contacted immediately. Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken, notwithstanding sending a student home early from the trip.
Students understand that they are required to communicate with their teachers about their trip to Spain and make plans to make up any work missed while they are on the trip.
Participating in the Spanish exchange does not mean that you are exempt from your other work.