Impact
The DCIS Foundation helped send Sam Freeman to Japan last summer for an immersive 3-week educational program to learn about Japanese culture, language skills, and the legendary transportation system.
Our impact is immediate and measurable. It’s true. Educational travel increases multilingual abilities and cultural awareness, enriches connections to curriculum and learning, expands curiosity and motivation, improves confidence and independence, and strengthens purpose and worth in an ever-changing world. DCIS uses the FOUR DOMAINS of GLOBAL COMPETITENCE and the United Nations SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS as their curriculum guide.
Fundraising is the cornerstone of our programs and allows students of any background to access the benefits of educational travel. In the past year, our fundraising has not kept up with our needs. Competition for donor attention and funds are high and there is work to be done to help us tell the story of our direct and local impact. Click here for more RESOURCES & INSIGHT.
'I hope you feel proud': DPS DREAMER pens emotional thank-you to her family after being accepted to Yale University.
Hundreds of elementary school students in DPS have benefited from our grants as they venture to local attractions like museums, zoos, and nature experiences. Donors make it possible for all students to be included and engaged.
Countries Visited
Source: DCIS Foundation travel data since 1997
Scholars: Antonio earned a scholarship to go to Italy after 6 years of taking Italian classes; Rayna went to Thailand; Christian and Sophie went on an Italian Exchange.
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The DCIS Foundation helped send Kennah “Phoenix” Davis to Japan last summer for an immersive 3-week educational program to study Japanese pop culture, anime, manga, & gaming – and practice her Japanese language skills.
The DCIS Foundation helped send Mykim Nguyen to Taiwan last summer for an immersive 3-week educational program to study her Mandarin Chinese language skills and learn more about Taiwanese culture and traditions. Fun Fact: Mykim was in contact with DPS Alumnus Freya Quist while there. Freya lives in Taiwan.
Donors help make it possible for this group to travel to Spain and France in March 2021. This is the largest group ever going from DCIS Montbello. Congrats!
New DCIS Montbello Scholars & Ambassadors: Roberta, Daniel, Denice, Kimberly, Melany, Leonela, Nelsy, Itzel, Maria, Jessica, Giovanni, Brenda, Elizabeth, Crystal, Martha, Sophia, and Richard. Student Travel Heroes: Travel Director Mr. Mike Truswell, DCIS Montbello Principal Mr. Julio Contreras, Teacher/Chaperone Mr. Cole Ritter, Teacher/Chaperone Ms. Nicole Dvorak, and DCIS Foundation Council of Advisor Lilian E. Pereira Schmuck.
Languages Taught
Languages taught in DPS schools: Mandarin Chinese, Lakota, Spanish, French, Japanese, Arabic, and Italian.
Impact of Educational Travel
Source: CIEE, SYTA, and IIE Special Report
Foreign Language Curriculum
Just 20% of K-12 students in America are taking a foreign language (Source: EdWeek). Some students in DPS already speak two languages and might be learning a third. Imagine the impact that intercultural learning and travel can have and how it could change a young person’s trajectory.
Source: The National K-12 Foreign Language Survey Report, 2015.