December 2008International Studies Academy Going to ParisBy Edgar Mendez and Danelia LopezInternational Studies Academy (ISA), located at De Haro and 18th streets, exemplifies the City’s ethnic and socioeconomic diversity, drawing Latino, Asian-, and African-American students from throughout Southeast San Francisco. Students choose to attend ISA for its internationally-focused curriculum, which includes intensive exposure to European history, language, culture, and geography. ISA’s most popular international component is its International Expedition, which has sent students to England, France, Cuba, Costa Rica, Italy, Brazil, and Japan to study the people, history, cultures and languages. During spring break ISA will be sending 30 students to Paris. Many of the scheduled travelers have never left California. The Paris experience will include famous landmarks – such as the Eiffel Tower and Arch de Triumph – pristine statues, and beautiful scenery. To prepare the students the school has added a Paris seminar, which explores what they can expect to experience overseas. International Expeditions are funded by students’ families and by generous donors. ISA’s silent auction, to benefit the Paris trip, will be held on Thursday, December 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. at International Studies Academy, 655 De Haro Street. |
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