Peru-Cusco Study Abroad Guideline

STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM
PERU
GUIDELINE
2016-2017
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABOUT THE CITIES................................................................................................................................... 3
PROGRAMS ................................................................................................................................................ 5
Academic + Volunteer .............................................................................................................................. 5
WHAT`S INCLUDED.................................................................................................................................. 6
Pre-Program .............................................................................................................................................. 6
Abroad .................................................................................................................................................... 11
Post-Program........................................................................................................................................... 11
APPLICATION PROCESS & DEADLINES............................................................................................. 12
HEALTH & SAFETY ................................................................................................................................ 13
DRESS CODE ............................................................................................................................................ 15
INSURANCE.............................................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
FLIGHT INFORMATION ......................................................................................................................... 18
WITHDRAWAL REFUND POLICY ........................................................................................................ 18
HOUSING .................................................................................................................................................. 19
UNIVERSITY............................................................................................................................................. 20
ORIENTATION ......................................................................................................................................... 21
WEEKLY SCHEDULE .............................................................................................................................. 21
COMMUNITY SERVICE .......................................................................................................................... 22
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ABOUT THE CITIES

Cusco
Cusco often spelled Cuzco is a city in southeastern Peru, near the Urubamba Valley of
the Andes mountain range. It is the capital of the Cusco Region as well as the Cusco Province. In 2013,
the city had a population of 435,114. Located on the eastern end of the Knot of Cuzco, its elevation is
around 3,400 m (11,200 ft.).
The site was the historic capital of the Inca Empire from the 13th into the 16th century until the Spanish
conquest. In 1983 Cusco was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It has become a major tourist
destination, receiving nearly 2 million visitors a year. The Constitution of Peru designates it as the
Historical Capital of Peru.
Incan majesty and Andean baroque exist side-by-side in Cusco's stone streets, epitomized by the
Qoriacancha palace and the church of Santo Domingo flanking the Plaza de Armas. In this high-altitude
melting pot of Amerindian and mestizo culture, you'll find extraordinary textiles, lively summer festivals
and archeological wonders.
Retrieved from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cusco
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu was declared a Peruvian Historical Sanctuary in 1981 and a UNESCO World Heritage
Site in 1983. In 2007, Machu Picchu was voted one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in a
worldwide Internet poll.
Machu Picchu was built in the classical Inca style, with polished dry-stone walls. Its three primary
structures are the Inti Watana, the Temple of the Sun, and the Room of the Three Windows.
Machu Picchu stands 2,430 m above sea-level, in the middle of a tropical mountain forest, in an
extraordinarily beautiful setting. It was probably the most amazing urban creation of the Inca Empire at
its height; its giant walls, terraces and ramps seem as if they have been cut naturally in the continuous
rock escarpments. The natural setting, on the eastern slopes of the Andes, encompasses the upper Amazon
basin with its rich diversity of flora and fauna.
For more information, please click on the link below:
http://www.history.com/topics/machu-picchu
Lima
World Heritage Site
In the north is the city of Caral, the oldest civilization of America, and to the south is the Archaeological
Complex of Pachacamac. Lima's history predates the colonial presence in the country. The establishment
of the viceroyalty transformed the city into the main political and administrative center of South America.
During this period, significant churches, monasteries, mansions and balconies were built. The arrival of
modernity didnt transform the historic center, which is recognized as a World Heritage Site.
Museums with great works of art, archaeological sites, beaches, the boardwalk, valleys, natural reserves,
the nightlife, the thrill of adventure sports, and the exquisite cuisine gives Perus capital an authentic
personality and makes tourism in Lima a unique experience in the country.
Location: On the west central coast of Peru, on the shores of the Pacific Ocean.
Extension: Metropolitan Lima: 2,817 km2.
Retrieved from: http://www.peru.travel/en-us/where-to-go/lima.aspx
PROGRAMS
Academic + Volunteer
Program Type: Summer Study Abroad Program

Program Location: PERU/Lima-Cusco
Price: $ 3.750.00
Program Dates: May 28th , 2016 June 19th, 2016
Current Minimum Grade Level: 8th Graders or higher by start of program
Minimum Language Requirement: No Language Requirement
Academic Program:
Spanish Language & Peruvian Culture

Immersion
Total Hours of Instruction: 60

# of Students: Min 30-Max 40
Total Hours of Cultural Immersion: 100+
Total Hours of Service: 8+
Language Level:
Beginner, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate,

Advanced
Total Credits: 1 Full Credit of Spanish Language

Application Deadline: Sunday March 6th, 2016 at 11:59 pm.
Flight Ticket Payment Deadline: March 13th, 2016 at 11:59 pm.
Final Payment Deadline: Friday, April 1st, 2016 at 11:59 pm.
WHAT`S INCLUDED
Pre-Program
Program Itinerary
(This is that provided below is the sample itinerary and is subject to change if needed)
1st Day
Saturday, May 28, 2016
Arrival to Lima
2nd Day
Sunday, May 29, 2016
Training and Orientation (2-3 Hours)
Field Trip to Downtown (Half Day)
3rd Day
Monday, May 30, 2016
Spanish Classes (4 Hours)
Peruvian Cooking Demo Class (1 Hour)
National Museum of Archaeology Visit,
Anthropology and History (2-3 Hours)
4th Day
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Salsa Classes (Group A-2 Hours)
Cooking Class (Group B-2-Hours)
Family Dinner (Free)
5th Day
Wednesday, June 01, 2016
Salsa Classes (Group B-2 Hours)
Cooking Class (Group A-2-Hours)
Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco Visit
Dinner at Cultural Center
6th Day
Thursday, June 02, 2016
Salsa Classes (Group A-2 Hours)
12th Day
Art Classes (2 Hours)
Free time at Downtown
Host Family Time
13th Day
Volunteer Service Time
Host Family Time
14th Day
Friday, June 10, 2016
Roundtable Discussion about the
Community Service
Host Family Time
15th Day
Saturday, June 11, 2016
Field Trip to Machu Pichu
16th Day
Sunday, June 12, 2016
Theatre Time (Mr. Alfaro will search for
it)
17th Day
Monday, June 13, 2016
Cooking Class (Group B-2-Hours)

Family Dinner (Free)
7th Day
Roundtable Discussion/Award Ceremony
Boardwalk at Miraflores
8th Day
Picnic with the Families for Lunch
9th Day
Sunday, June 05, 2016
Arrival to Cusco (Picking up by families)
Orientation
10th Day
Monday, June 06, 2016
Free time at Downtown Cusco(With Host
Families)
Host Family Time
11th Day
Tuesday, June 07, 2016
City Tour
Host Family Time
Gathering/Pizza Night with the Host

Families (Games by Mr. Alfaro)
Host Family Time
18th Day
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
Host Family Time
19th Day
Host Family Time
20th Day
Shopping Afternoon
Host Family Time
21st Day
Roundtable Discussion/Award Ceremony
Host Family Time
22nd Day
Departure to Houston
Course Descriptions
Program Overview
In Lima and Cusco, HPS offers an intensive Spanish Language and Culture program at the Universidad
San Ignacio De Loyola in Lima. Students attend classes in Spanish 4- hours daily, Monday through
Friday. On the first day of class, students are administered a language level placement test by the institute.
Classes are taught by university professors and attended by HPS Study Abroad Program students only;
schedules are confirmed upon language level placement. If necessary, class level changes may be made
during the first few days of the academic program. Students must first inform the professor(s) and
program directors, Mr. Ciftci and Mr. Alfaro, staff of the desired change. Course descriptions are
available below.
Eligibility
Students must have an ability to speak Spanish at beginning level

Students must demonstrate an acceptable overall discipline record by providing an eligibility
form from school principal/counselor.
Students must attend school in grades 8th through 12th by the program departure date.
Students registered at HPS Study Abroad Programs are eligible to attend the programs and to take
Spanish language classes during the program.
Students who has no any DPS points by the application deadline
Students who has no any disciplinary record including academic dishonesty, arrest, suspension,
detention etc.
Courses
Spanish Language Course (Grammar-Speaking)
Hours: 60
Language Level: Beginning, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate, Advanced
Credits: 1 Full Credit of Spanish Language Class (1 Full Optional Credit of Social Studies Class)
Course Overview:
This course is specifically designed with the Beginning, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate, Advanced
Spanish student in mind. The focus will be on increasing language proficiency levels in students while
simultaneously preparing them to employ correct grammatical structures to their Spanish.
Objectives:
To provide an avenue for students to increase their Spanish language proficiency.
Methodology:
The methodology of this course will be based on any and/or all of the following procedures:
- Reading of texts
- Completion of work both in class and at home
- Participation in class discussion

- Administration of exams
The following teaching methods will also be employed:

- Communicative: Emphasizing interaction in communication
- Situational: Students acquire the necessary tools to react comfortably to daily circumstances.
- Personalized instruction and independent learning: Students interact directly with the language and learn
at their own pace.
Flight Information
For this destination, students will be arriving on the same day as their U.S. departure date.
Arrival and Departure Airport:
(Airport code LIM) Jorge Chvez International Airport, Lima, Peru
Departure Date & Time:
Students should depart the U.S. on the departure date and arrive to Lima on the same day. It will take
approximately 8 hours on the air.
Return Time:
On the official program return date groups will travel to the Lima airport and depart on that day, arriving
in the U.S. on the following day.
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Study Abroad Orientation Handbook

Housing Placement & Description
Group Contact Information
Program Deposit
FINANCES
Program Fees
We quote our program fees in U.S. dollars to protect our students and their parents from fluctuations in
the currency market. Our fees are set and do not change because of changes in the exchange rates. We use
forward contracts to balance out the exchange rate fluctuations and to protect our fees. Using forward
contracts can result in an average exchange rate that may vary significantly from the daily rates quoted by
the banks.
Services Included in the Program Fee

Your program fee includes a wide variety of services in addition to tuition and housing. Services are
provided only between the programs start and end dates listed on the program calendar. The HPS Study
Abroad program fee includes tuition, housing and three meals daily with a host family in Cusco for last
two weeks and a breakfast in Lima, orientation (including accommodation), basic student
union/university activity fees, personal and academic support services both in the U.S. and abroad, and an
official academic transcript issued by USIL.
Expenses Not Included in the Program Fee
Expenses not covered by the HPS Summer Study Abroad program fee include lunches and dinners in
Lima, commuting expenses, vacation expenses, and transportation fees for U.S. domestic travel, passport,
personal property, gifts, international travel insurance, and personal items.
Payment Information
Payment due Dates and Financial Deadlines
Application fee: None
Program deposit ($500-Non-Refundable ): Due 7 days after acceptance
Summer program fee due date: April 1st, 2016
When sending your payment, please follow these guidelines:
Option 1:
You may deposit your program payments to ECO INTERNETIONAL TRAVEL`s account.
Account number: 488054529528 (Bank of America)
Option 2:
You may make checks payable to ECO INTERNETIONAL TRAVEL`. Checks should indicate
on the memo section the students full name and the name of the program abroad (e.g., Summer
Study Abroad Program in PERU).
Give the payment checks to your study abroad program coordinator in your school campus
Option 3:
You may pay by credit card (Visa and MasterCard) via our website. Each online payment is
subject to a 4.0% convenience fee.
Link for Credit card or PayPal: http://ecointravel.com/payment.html
Payment Instructions
ECO INTERNETIONAL TRAVEL processes all payments and invoices. Here is the contact
information of ECO INTERNETIONAL TRAVEL:
Contact Information:
Work Number: 281-888-9019 (10:00 AM-4:00 PM)
Cell Number: (832) 833-9019
Address: 10055 Ruffino Rd Houston TX 77031
Website: www.ecointravel.com
You can reach ECO INTERNETIONAL TRAVEL office from 10:00 am-4:00 pm CT daily by calling
(281) 888-9019.
Delinquent Payments
If we do not receive your full payment by the payment deadline, you will be withdrawn from the program,
will not be allowed to participate in any service or activity of the program. You will not be refunded your
$500 program deposit or the cost of your airline ticket.
You must make arrangements to pay your fee by the payment deadline.
Abroad
Full-time resident director & on-site staff
Airport pick-up & drop-off
Pre-program excursion
Hotel and Homestay accommodations
On-site program & safety orientations
Room & board
University transcripts & academic credit
Weekly activities & meetings
Entrance fees
Transportation
Weekend excursions
24-hour emergency contact (U.S. & on-site)
Visa support (where applicable, we will not need a visa for PERU)
Volunteer project materials (USIL Documents)
Post-Program
Volunteer hours certificate
Program evaluation
Housing evaluation
Program evaluation for parents

HPS School t-shirt
Program Video and Photo CD
Program Completion Certificate
APPLICATION PROCESS & DEADLINES

First Come First Serve!!! There are only 40 sports available.
Once you select your study abroad program, you are ready to apply! Be sure to carefully follow the
directions provided and complete all required application materials. The application process for HPS
Summer Peru Study Abroad Program will facilitated by your school campus engagement & support
coordinator Spanish Department in your campus. Here are the application steps below:
Eligibility
Deadlines
How to Apply
Application Documents
Once Accepted
Eligibility:
Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.7 or equivalent to be eligible for the program
Students must have an ability to speak Spanish at beginning level
Students must demonstrate an acceptable overall discipline record by providing an eligibility
form from school principal/counselor.
Students must attend school in grades 8th through 12th by the program departure date.
Students registered at HPS Study Abroad Programs are eligible to attend the programs and to take
Spanish language classes during the program.
Students who has no any DPS points by the application deadline
Students who has no any disciplinary record including academic dishonesty, arrest, suspension,
detention etc.
Deadlines:
Application Deadline: Sunday, March 6th, 2016 at 11:59 pm
Flight Ticket Payment Deadline: Sunday, March 13th, 2016 at 11:59 pm.
Final Payment Deadline: Friday, April 1, 2016
How to Apply:
Applications with the required documents are to be submitted by email to studyabroad@harmonytx.org
no later than 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, March 6th, 2016. The application package will be provided by the
school principal. Please contact your principal for more details. After the due date, students` applications
will not be accepted.
Application Documents:
The Summer Study Abroad Program Application will require the following documents:
Application Form
Program Guideline Signed
Statement of Purpose
Two Recommendation Letters (One from Spanish Language Teacher, one from Principal/Asst.
Principal/Counselor/School Engagement & Support Coordinator)
Program Deposit Fee ($500)
Eligibility Form (The school administration will provide us this form by email)
A copy of the Passport & Visa (if applicable)
Transcript
Copy of International Health Insurance valid for the entire period of stay in Peru
Clear color copy of passport (valid for the entire period of stay in Peru)
Once Accepted
The Study Abroad Committee at H.P.S. Central Office will review your application upon successful
submission of all required application items. Once your application has been carefully reviewed and all
requirements are met, you will be notified by email once a decision has been made regarding the H.P.S.
Summer Study Abroad approval.
HEALTH & TRAVEL INSURANCE
Before traveling abroad:
Know your insurers policies regarding payment for services or reimbursement for a claim made
abroad.
Most overseas health providers will not process American insurance claims and will expect
payment at the time of treatment.
Have ready access to at least $500 (credit card or travelers checks) in the event medical
treatment is required.
Bring contact information for your primary health-care provider with you. Pack a few blank claim
forms in case you need them.
Submit your insurance information to HPS Summer Study Abroad Program Coordinator on-line.
Questions to consider when acquiring insurance

When does the plan begin and end?
Will the plan cover hospitalization for accidents and illnesses for the entire time I am abroad?
Will the plan cover doctor visits and medication prescribed abroad?
Does the plan cover pre-existing medical conditions?
Are there treatments or types of treatment centers that will not be covered?
Is there a deductible? If so, how much?
Is there a dollar limit to the amount of coverage provided?
What are the procedures for filing a claim for medical expenses abroad? Do I need to pay
expenses up front and then submit receipts to the insurance company for reimbursement?
What if I dont have enough money to pay cash up front? Can money be wired/sent abroad? How
do I do that?
What do I use as proof of international medical coverage (if I need to use the insurance or if the
host government requires documentation)?
Does the plan cover non-U.S. citizens?
Will this insurance cover me in the U.S. for the insured semester if I decide, for medical or other
reasons, to return before the end of the program? (If students have a serious accident or illness
abroad, they may need to return to the U.S. for further care; it is therefore important that students
obtain coverage that applies not only abroad, but also in the U.S. during the study abroad period.)
Health Considerations While Abroad
Take care of foreseeable health needs (medical, mental, dental, gynecological, optical, etc.) before you go
abroad.
Your state of mind
Going abroad is not a magic cure for problems at home. Any health issues you have will follow you
wherever you travel. New circumstances can even exacerbate existing issues into crises while you're
away. If you are concerned about your physical or emotional health, including use of alcohol or other
controlled drugs, address your situation honestly before going abroad.
Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medicine
If you take prescribed medications, take enough with youin your carry-on luggage to avoid problems
with customsto last 2 weeks beyond your expected return. Take a doctors note or the original
prescription. And, stay on your meds! Pack non-prescription drugs and a modest first-aid kit. If you wear
corrective lenses, pack an extra pair of glasses and/or contact lens and extra bottles of saline solution.
Immunizations
Make sure you have the recommended immunizations for the country you will live in and any countries
you plan to visit.
Health Service Recommendations

Before traveling overseas, educate yourself about public health service or advisories related to the host
country, especially if traveling to remote areas. The U.S. State Department also maintains a website that
houses extensive travel-related health and safety information. Students are encouraged to browse:
http://travel.state.gov/content/studentsabroad/en/health.html to learn more about how to reduce their risk
of developing a serious illness while abroad.
ACADEMICS
Courses taken abroad may fulfill graduation, distribution, major and elective requirements. It is common
practice for students attending a study abroad program sponsored by another university, college or
organization to be registered at both the USIL and Harmony Public Schools. Dual registration is
necessary to obtain a transcript and transfer grades from the university or study abroad program.
Registration Policy
To activate your study abroad registration, each student must be fill out Obtaining Academic Credit: U.S.
School Form with his/her school counselor prior to depart from the U.S.A.
Credit
To receive credit for academic work abroad:
Must be approved through Harmony Public Schools
Must register for an "academic credit" (requires written permission in advance from your campus
administration-by providing us the Obtaining Academic Credit: U.S. School Form)
Students in non-English-speaking countries MUST study the language of the host country while
there
Complete course work with C or above
Volunteer Service Project
o Participate in the volunteer service project
o Create 10 min audio vision presentation
o Provide the course work document that will be provided by the host university
Allocation of credit:
You must complete all course work by end of the summer abroad period. Incomplete work = no
allocation of credit
Bring back all course work completed abroad, including essays, research papers, graded exams,
course bibliographies, syllabus, lecture notes, etc.
You will be asked to show your work for credit evaluation
Grades:
Will appear on your high school transcript
Will not be converted
Will be exactly as recorded on the official transcript generated by your study abroad program or
foreign university
May not take courses "Pass/Fail"
Study Abroad Transcripts
Your responsibility to request an official transcript from your study abroad program or university
Have it sent to your school counselor
Your official high school transcript will indicate: the institution or program you attended, the
courses taken, the credits earned, and the grades in their original version
Specific procedures for credit

Credit is awarded after:
You return to your campus, and
An official transcript from your study abroad program or university, Obtaining Academic Credit:
U.S. School Form, Host School Form and all supportive documents including essays, research
papers, graded exams, course bibliographies, syllabus, lecture notes, etc. is received by a school
counselor,
Your school counselor verifies and process your all documents and
Credit will be awarded by your school counselor/administration.
Study Abroad Credit Project for Spanish at High School Level

1 Full Credit will be awarded for Spanish I, II or III Study Abroad Project in 3 parts.
Project part # 1,
o Will be completed prior to departure on the Harmony study abroad program. The students
must develop and write an investigation about Peru before the Conquest, during the
Conquest and the contemporaneous country of Peru. They will submit this project in
audio visual program to the program director for evaluation. Dead line 5/21/2016.
o The project needs to be submitted digitally.
Project part # 2,
o Will be completed during the trip in the Study Abroad Academic Work and exams. The
students have to attend, at least, 90% of the Spanish classes and pass the final Language
test with minimum of 75%.
o The students have to take, at least, part of 90% of the cultural visits in the trip.
Project part # 3,
o And final, will be completed and turning in, to the person in charge, for final evaluation
no longer that 2 weeks after the Study Abroad trip finish.
o The students have to submit this project in audio visual program to the program director
for evaluation.
o The project needs to be presented digitally.
1 Full Credit of Spanish can be awarded for this special Study Abroad Program course. The Travel
Abroad program through Harmony Public Schools will satisfy the requirements for this courses credits.
The presentation will be reviewed by the program committee and credit applied to the students transcript.
DRESS CODE
All general guidelines for dress in the HPS student handbook/guidelines apply on study abroad program
days. Students are expected to arrive in a proper dress every day throughout the HPS study abroad
program, display honesty and neatness, and take pride in their dresses. The school relies on student
common sense and the support of parents to help maintain this dress code. Parent must provide their
children with the required dress. Clothing items must not depict images of violence
Notice to Parents and Students
If a student arrives at the study abroad program out of desired dress or is groomed inappropriately, the
student will not be allowed to attend language classes until he or she is appropriately dressed. The school
reserves the right to determine and restrict unbecoming styles. Violations of the HPS study abroad
program`s policy and grooming standards will result in disciplinary action. Dresses with torn pants or
shirts with holes are not allowed. All damaged dresses items should be replaced.
Dress Top
All students must wear a shirt and All dresses must have sleeves.
No short, skintight, or bicycle legging dresses or skirts may be worn.
Students may not wear low cut, midriff-baring, or backless blouses.
No spandex or tight fitting t-shirts, shorts, or sweatpants are allowed.
Pants
Properly fitting pants or shorts for all grade levels
Shorts must be the knee or longer. No skirts are allowed.
Pants may not be baggy or sag, or have a low waistline.
Pants must be worn properly at waist.
Pant legs may not be rolled up.
Student may wear leans, but they cannot be tight or skinny leans.
Personal Appearance
No facial or body piercing are allowed.
No clip-on jewelry (earrings, nose rings, etc.) is allowed Girls may wear only one pair of stud
earrings; no large dangling or hoop earrings are allowed; Boys may not wear earrings.
No tattoos are allowed.
No extreme hairstyles (Mohawk/Fohawk/Designs Cut and Spiked-Up) or extreme colored hair
are allowed. Boys` hair may not pass the neck. Sideburns may be to the tip of the ear lobe.
No facial hair for high school male students. Boys must be clean shaven.
Wallets with long chains are not permitted.
Shirts must be tucked in at all times.
Girls may wear tasteful make-up and nail polish that does not call attention to the students.
Footwear
Socks must be worn at all times.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Most airlines arrange for overnight flights to Peru. For this program, students need to depart the U.S. on
the official departure date of the HPS-Study Abroad program and arrive in the host country the same day.
Programs in Peru, due to their distance and time zones, will enable students to depart and arrive on the
same day.
For this destination, students will be arriving on the same day as their U.S. departure date.
Arrival and Departure Airport: (Airport Code LIM) Jorge Chvez International Airport, Lima, Peru
Departure Date & Time: Students should depart the U.S. on the departure date and arrive to Lima the
same day.
Return Time: On the official program return date groups will travel to the Lima airport and depart on that
day, arriving in the U.S. on the same1 day.
WITHDRAWAL REFUND POLICY
The Withdrawal Deadline from any HPS Summer Study Abroad program is prior to the ticket purchasing
date of the program. If a student withdraws after this final deadline, no refund will be given, regardless of
the reason for withdrawal. All withdrawal requests must be submitted in writing by the parent/guardian of
the participant.
HPS Summer Study Abroad Program has the following deadlines:
Application Deadline (Sunday, March 6th, 2016 at 11:59 pm.):
Due date for deposit and application materials of $500
First Payment for the Flight Ticket Deadline (Sunday, March 13th, 2016 at 11:59 pm.)
Due date for first payment of $1,000
Final Forms & Payment Deadline (Friday, April 1st, 2016 at 11:59 pm.)
Due date for the full payment of the program & all supplementary material
Withdrawal Deadline
Last chance to withdraw from the HPS Summer Study Abroad program prior to the Flight
Ticket Deadline
If a student withdraws from the program prior to this final deadline for withdrawal, the refund policy is as
follows:
a) If the student withdraws from the program on or before the first payment deadline appearing in the
HPS Summer Study Abroad Program catalog/website, they are liable for the $500 application deposit.
The $500 application deposit is part of the program price and not an additional fee.
b) If the student withdraws from the program after the first payment deadline but prior to the final forms
and payment deadline appearing in the HPS Summer Study Abroad Program catalog/website, HPS
Summer Study Abroad Program will not refund any payment. This applies to all students, regardless of
the reason for withdrawal.
c) If the student withdraws from the program after the final forms and payment deadline but prior to the
departure date appearing in the HPS Summer Study Abroad Program catalog/website, HPS Summer
Study Abroad Program will not refund any payment.
Signing and returning all documents in your acceptance packet is the students responsibility. If a student
fails to return the documents after repeated notification (email or call), he/she will be deemed withdrawn
and will not be eligible for a refund. Program changes are not permitted 1-14 days prior to the start of the
program.
HOUSING
In Lima, students will stay in the hotel throughout the program.
http://senorial.com/ingles/#!/
In Cusco, students will stay with a homestay. This is the best way to increase language comprehension
and experience the culture of the host country. In a homestay, three meals per day are included (except
during weekend excursions) and laundry service is provided at least once a week. Two to three HPS
Summer Study Abroad Program students are placed with each homestay. Please note that homestays are
not always comprised of "traditional families," and can take the form of single parent households,
widows, or adults without children. All homestays undergo extensive evaluation processes that assure
student safety and comfort. Single rooms in homestays can be requested for an additional fee, and in some
cases not every student is assigned a roommate. Living arrangements may be within walking distance to
the city center/university; however, in order to ensure that students are placed in safe areas, their walk
may be 10-50 minutes (they may opt to take public transportation at their expense).
UNIVERSITY
In terms of most articles published, broad surveys including the world best scholars, number of graduates
per department, among other factors, Peru was included as having some of the best institutions offered in
Latin America.
A British consulting firm compiled the top 100 Latin American universities, and Peru has three of them,
according to El Comercio.
According to the prestigious Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), three of the top 100 Latin American
universities can be found in Peru, in the capital city of Lima.
St. Ignatius of Loyola University (Spanish: Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola) (USIL) is just one of
them and is a private university located in Lima, Peru, part of a group of educational institutions founded
in 1995 by former Peruvian Vice President Ral Diez Canseco, along with an institute and two schools.
Its Undergraduate Programme consists of four schools and twenty six majors, though it does have a
Graduate Programme. USIL has a strong focus on entrepreneurship and hospitality management,
consistent with its mission statement, which is "to shape competent entrepreneurial professionals who are
socially responsible and capable of performing successfully, both domestically and internationally".
The first campus is named after Fernando Belande Terry, President of Peru from 1963 to 1968 and from
1980 to 1985. It is the campus that was first built upon the university's founding and has a capacity of
about 4000 students. Besides classrooms its facilities include at least the following:
Laboratories
Cafeteria
Reading and research centers
Deans' and other administrative offices
TV and radio studios
Library
Don Ignacio Restaurant (run by students from the Culinary Arts major)
The second campus is named after Miguel Grau Seminario, Peruvian naval hero from the War of the
Pacific. It has eight floors of classrooms and also houses the Graduate Programme, offices of Junior
Achievement Peru, and further administrative offices, a cafeteria, student centers and the university's
book store. It is currently being expanded to encompass at least two more buildings to accommodate the
increase of students in recent years.
The university's Undergraduate Programme consists of four schools and twenty six majors, with strong
focuses on business, entrepreneurship, culinary arts and hospitality management, but featuring other
programs as well.
ORIENTATION
Students fly into Lima where they meet the USIL resident staff and attend on-site orientations. The
orientation program encompasses the HPS on-site orientation delivered to all students in the first days of
their HPS Summer Study Abroad Program. The USIL staff will discuss health and safety while abroad,
Peru's history and culture, what to expect while living with a homestay, the academic program, and
adjusting to daily life in Peru. The orientation program is an important introduction to a new culture, a
new home and a new experience, and is designed to prepare students for a successful, positive and
rewarding experience that will influence the rest of their lives.
After the day-long pre-program excursion, students will take a language placement exam and join a weeklong program in Lima, students will arrive in Cusco. During their first few days in their host city, students
will meet their homestay, visit the on-site office, participate in a city tour, take a language placement
exam, and begin classes.
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
In addition to classes, the USIL staff may organizes meetings to monitor students' progress and discuss
the week's itinerary, including cultural activities and excursions.
Classes
Classes are held Monday through Friday with morning sessions.
Cultural Activities
The USIL program staff develops unique cultural activities custom-designed to invite students to
experience the local color of their host city, while learning about the history and culture of their new
surroundings. Several mandatory activities are planned for each week students are abroad. Below is a list
of cultural activities the USIL staff in Cusco has organized in the past.
Visit Koricancha (Temple of the Sun) and the Santo Domingo church
Tour the historic sites of the Plaza de Armas
The Inka museum
Walking tour of the bohemian neighborhood, San Blas
Artisan markets
Free Time
During each week and on some weekend days students will have free time to explore Lima and Cusco
with their chaperones. The USIL staff provides students with suggested activities to help learn more about
their host city and culture.
Excursions
Organized excursions are included with each program to complement the students study abroad
experience. These complementary experiences are designed to engage student learning outside of the
classroom in the five areas of the Expedition/Exploration Model. Transportation and guided tours are
included as well as hotel accommodations and breakfast during multi-day excursions. Additional optional
excursions may be offered during each program that are not included in the program cost, but provide
students other opportunities for expedition, exploration, and discovery.
The Discovery Model
A primary objective of all HPS High school programs is to facilitate the learning and development of
program participants. We rely on host universities to provide quality instruction in the classroom, but
HPS High School is the main facilitator of learning outside of the classroom. Efforts to promote student
learning are shaped by a teaching & learning framework we call the Expedition/Exploration Model.
According to this model, student learning and development is organized into five areas of discovery:
1. Intercultural, 2. Historical, 3. Sociopolitical, 4. Professional and 5. Environmental
CHAPERONE RECRUITMENT PROCEDURE
The purpose of a chaperone is to keep order and see to the safety and conduct of those students involved
in a school event. Chaperones for all activities agree to adhere to the procedures set out below as well as
the duties and responsibilities set out in the Superintendent regulations affecting chaperones. It is
expected all chaperones read and become familiar with the duties and responsibilities of Chaperones as
set forth in this document. Chaperones must also complete the Volunteer Application form prior to
serving as a Chaperone.
Eligibility Criteria
Chaperones must be a staff member of HPS or Partner Schools

For the welfare of the chaperone, he/she should be in good physical health.
Chaperones must be at least 21 years of age.
Chaperones will be selected by the HPS Summer Study Abroad Programs Committee with
approval by Area superintendent, school principal, and engagement &support programs director
and/or coordinators summer.
Chaperones selection will be based on experience, skills, character, length of service to the
organization, teacher of the course, and additional miscellaneous factors.
At least one chaperone may have a medical background, training or experience.
Chaperones cannot bring other family members other than chaperoning members.
As required by HPS Summer Study Abroad Program, applicants must submit the appropriate
documents for criminal background check, which may include fingerprinting.
Chaperone Guidelines
The trip supervisor must be a faculty/staff member of HPS.

All chaperones must be at least 21 years of age and a member of the school faculty/staff or a
district registered volunteer.
Overnight chaperones must assume a 24-hour day responsibility for students from the time they
leave until the time they return. The purpose of chaperoning is not to spend quality time with only
your child (ren). All parent chaperones are on duty 24 hours a day with responsibility to the
entire group and itinerary at all times.
The level of student supervision of students while on the trip is no less than the level of
supervision of students required when students are on campus, participating in class, or
participating in other school or school board activities.
Chaperones are expected to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct and Discipline, the
Civility Policy and shall report all suspected violations to the trip supervisor immediately.
Chaperones may not discipline a student, staff member or another chaperone. Consequences for
inappropriate behavior will be determined by the trip supervisor.
Drinking of alcoholic beverages by a chaperone at any time during the trip is prohibited.
Smoking by a chaperone at any time during the trip is prohibited.
Chaperones must actively supervise and maintain an accurate check of members assigned to
them.
Overnight chaperones may not retire until all students are in their rooms, all visiting between
rooms has ceased, and chaperones have verified the safety and security of the students.
Chaperones will not have free time for independent sightseeing, tours, or shopping.
Gender of the group members shall be considered when assigning chaperones and floor
assignments.
Chaperones will not be permitted to bring siblings of participating students or other persons on a
field trip.
Parents or student relatives who are not chaperones or student participants in the trip will not be
permitted to interfere with the chaperones responsibilities, nor substitute, unless approved by the
trip supervisor.
Chaperones must wear appropriate clothing at all times. Appropriate clothing is defined in the
HPS student handbook as being dressed from neck/shoulder area to mid-thigh or knee area.
Medical release waivers for each student shall be carried on all trips/programs. In case of an
accident, the medical release waivers shall be presented to the treating physician. A students
permission slip shall be attached to the student injury incident report which is required with an
accident.
Chaperones are required to report any illness of students to the trip supervisor immediately.
For the welfare of the chaperone, he/she should be in good physical health. Chaperones should
expect extensive walking daily, on uneven terrain; bus travel through winding mountainous roads,
and exposure to culturally different environments.
Chaperones who wish to be considered, will submit application and HPS Summer Study Abroad Program
Guideline signed by Sunday, March 6th, 2016 and complete background check as required by HPS. All
required documents must be submitted by applicants to serve as a chaperon in the program, otherwise
applications will not be considered. Please contact your school principal for more information.
Resources:
Orange County Public Schools, Florida McIntosh High School Orchestra Boosters, INC., Field Trip
Chaperone Application
Stevenson High School, Band Boosters, Field Trip Chaperone Application
Anchor Bay High School, Band Camp Chaperone Application
Miscellaneous
Personal Input/Common Sense
PHOTO CONTEST
Did you study abroad, have the time of your life, and have a lot of great pictures you would love to share
with the Harmony Public Schools? Here is the perfect chance to display your photos to your fellow HPS
students, staff, and parents! Dont miss out on this great opportunity to show off your beautiful
photographs and videos from your engaging experience abroad!
We are pleased to announce the HPS Study Abroad Photography Contest in order to promote study
abroad programs to the student, parent and staff community. Program participants of HPS study abroad
programs are invited to submit photos and videos from their time abroad. Entry photos and videos are
grouped into eight categories: The Artistic Eye, Culture, Customs and Traditions, the Gang is all Here,
I'm with HPSSA! Once in a Lifetime Moment, When in PERU, Your Major Abroad, and Video Short.
Contest Categories
The Artistic Eye - A chance to express your creative vision that may not fit in any of the other categories
Culture, Customs and Traditions - Fairs, ceremonies, holiday celebrations, local festivals, and other
cultural activities
The Gang is all Here - Organized group shots with 3 to 8 people
I'm with HPSSA! - HPSSA activities and/or excursions, students holding the HPSSA logo, HPSSA office
& staff
Once in a Lifetime Moment - Everyone has that moment abroad when they stop and realize that the
study abroad experience truly is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Were you able to capture that moment?
Show us!
When in PERU - Everyday life, activities, foods, people and places unique to your city
Your Major Abroad - Give us an insight of your academic experience abroad; after all, studying is the
root of studying abroad! What were your classes like? Did you collaborate on any research projects?
What did you learn that opened your mind?
Video Short - Show us a distillation or highlight of your study abroad experience in a short video, minidocumentary, or media collage of less than 5 minutes.
Eligibility
The photo contest will be open to HPS summer study abroad students attending summer study
abroad programs during the 2016-17 academic year.
For purposes of this competition, study abroad may include international internships or
employment.
It does not, however, include vacation travel abroad other than interim travel as part of a study
abroad program.
How to Submit
Each photo needs to be submitted with a brief description for each online.
Use this entry submission form to upload your images and/or video.
All submissions must be received by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 3, 2016.
Two finalists from each photo category and from the video category will be displayed on
our webpage on July 10, 2016. Voting will take place online from June 10-24, so spread the word
and tell your friends!
Prizes will be awarded to the winner of each category, which will be determined by the amount of
"likes."
Contest Rules
Photos must be your original work.

Photos must be high quality resolution, at least 2 MB and up.
Photos must be taken while abroad on a 2016-2017 HPS summer study abroad program.
Photos must be free of alcohol, cigarettes, drugs, or any inappropriate material or content.
By submitting photos to the contest, entrants are agreeing to grant the HPS license for use of the
photographs in displays related to the contest and in the HPS`s printed and electronic publications. Photos
may be modified, retouched, and used for promotional purposes, such as on the HPS Study Abroad
website, Facebook, Flickr, and in brochures, fliers, or posters. By agreeing to these terms, entrants are
releasing all submitted photos from any liability that may arise from the use of the images.
Prizes
Prizes will be announced by the school administration/central office.
We also select a variable number of honorable mentions. The winners will be announced by the end of the
Summer`16.
Further Information
If you have additional questions, please contact Mr. Alper Ciftci (HPS Central Office 219, 713 3433333, aciftci@harmonytx.org)
COMMUNITY SERVICE
HPS Study Abroad Community Service programs offer volunteer opportunities in Peru that expose
students to challenges the local communities face and allow them to make a positive impact while gaining
valuable international experience and service hours. There will be four different volunteer service
opportunities that will be available out students to select one during the study abroad program.
Children
In the first option, program participants will visit the Huillcapata
School which is a public school that provides primary education
to 70 children with limited financial resources, whose ages range
from 3 to 14 years. Volunteers will help teaching English and
helping cleaning, painting, redecorating the school facilities,
assisting in the maintenance of the greenhouse. Students will be
part of this project, plus several volunteers from visiting groups
including: Bellarmine University, Lafayette College, Broward
College and Akita University.
In the second option,
Health
St. John of God Clinic Hogar Clnica
San Juan De Dios
Charity Institution directed by the
Brothers of the Hospitallers Order of St.
John of God and a staff of health
workers, dedicated to the service of
children and adults with disabilities.
In the XVI Century Juan de Dios founded
the first hospital in Granada, Spain.
Nowadays, St. John of God Order has
facilities in more than forty countries on
the five continents. In Peru this clinic has
different sites in several cities since 1606.
The volunteers will be assisting the
Clinic that is with many rewarding results in helping the social evolution of children. Also volunteers will
be involved in supporting children who are learning to eat, accompanying hospitalized children,
celebrating with children at parties, helping with food preparation and helping with laundry services.
Children
Juvenile Home Maria Salome Ferro Hogar De Nios
Salom Ferro
The Salome Ferro Juvenile Home welcomes male children
between the ages of 5 to 18 years old, who are in state of
material and moral neglect, usually referred by the courts
for minors, for reasons of orphan hood, alcoholic families,
social risk, family or sexual violence, providing
comprehensive care.
Volunteers will provide help on school work; collaborate
through teaching English, helping organizing leisure and
recreational activities, social reintegration workshops and
support occupational training workshops, as well as helping
in the kitchen and laundry.
Children
Juvenile Home San Judas Chico Hogar De Menores San Judas Chico
The San Judas Chico Juvenile Home
welcomes female children between the
ages of 5 to 18 years old, who are in state
of material and moral neglect, usually
referred by the courts for minors, for
reasons of orphan hood, alcoholic
families, social risk, family or sexual
violence, providing comprehensive care.
Volunteers will provide help on school
work; collaborate through teaching English, helping organizing leisure and recreational activities, social
reintegration workshops and support occupational training workshops, as well as helping in greenhouse,
the kitchen and laundry.
I have read the above Harmony Public Schools Summer Study Abroad Guideline document
and agree to follow the procedures and policies outlined and referenced in it.
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STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM

ABOUT THE CITIES

Program Type: Summer Study Abroad Program

Spanish Language & Peruvian Culture

Total Hours of Instruction: 60

Beginner, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate,

Total Credits: 1 Full Credit of Spanish Language

Cooking Class (Group B-2-Hours)

Gathering/Pizza Night with the Host

Students must have an ability to speak Spanish at beginning level

Language Level: Beginning, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate, Advanced

- Participation in class discussion

The following teaching methods will also be employed:

Study Abroad Orientation Handbook

Services Included in the Program Fee

Program evaluation for parents

APPLICATION PROCESS & DEADLINES

Questions to consider when acquiring insurance

Health Service Recommendations

Specific procedures for credit

Study Abroad Credit Project for Spanish at High School Level

Due date for deposit and application materials of $500

Due date for first payment of $1,000

Reading and research centers

Deans' and other administrative offices

TV and radio studios

Chaperones must be a staff member of HPS or Partner Schools

The trip supervisor must be a faculty/staff member of HPS.

Photos must be your original work.

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