11th Grade Learning Expedition
american southwest or amizade south dakota experience
Note: AGS does not offer an academy-wide travel experience for juniors. These learning adventures focused on the Native American experience are offered only to 11th graders from ACS and AGS who are enrolled in the American Studies course. Students may select one of these optional travel opportunities, as spots on each trip are limited.
AMERICAN SOUTHWEST
Destination: Albuquerque and Santa Fe, New Mexico
Trip Dates: April 22-25, 2020
Trip Overview: After a school year of exploring topics of American identity and impact in U.S. History and English III/AP Lang, students will travel to New Mexico for an incredible experience in the Southwest region of the United States. Highlights of the trip include a visit to the Acoma Sky Pueblo, service learning and cultural exchange with the To'hajiilee Navajo people, an interpretive river float with Pueblo guides down the Rio Grande River, a stunning hike with a geologist at the Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument, time exploring historic Santa Fe, and a visit to the Anasazi ruins of Bandelier National Monument.
Students will fly to Albuquerque to begin their southwest adventure. From there they will take coach buses throughout the Abluquerque and Santa Fe areas on their exploration and study of this beautiful area of the country. They will be accompanied by local guides during the trip who will give valuable information on what they are learning.
Payment Details:
Southwest Forms:
AMIZADE SERVICE LEARNING TRIP
Destination: Allen, South Dakota -- Lakota Reservation
Trip Dates: May 14-18, 2020
Payment Details:
AMERICAN SOUTHWEST
Destination: Albuquerque and Santa Fe, New Mexico
Trip Dates: April 22-25, 2020
Trip Overview: After a school year of exploring topics of American identity and impact in U.S. History and English III/AP Lang, students will travel to New Mexico for an incredible experience in the Southwest region of the United States. Highlights of the trip include a visit to the Acoma Sky Pueblo, service learning and cultural exchange with the To'hajiilee Navajo people, an interpretive river float with Pueblo guides down the Rio Grande River, a stunning hike with a geologist at the Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument, time exploring historic Santa Fe, and a visit to the Anasazi ruins of Bandelier National Monument.
Students will fly to Albuquerque to begin their southwest adventure. From there they will take coach buses throughout the Abluquerque and Santa Fe areas on their exploration and study of this beautiful area of the country. They will be accompanied by local guides during the trip who will give valuable information on what they are learning.
Payment Details:
- Oct. 1: $150 deposit
- Nov. 1: $300 Installment 1
- Jan. 1: $300 Installment 2
- Feb. 1: $300 Installment 3
- Mar. 1: $300 Final Installment
Please make payments with a credit card or debit card online at www.schoolcashonline.com.
Questions about payments or balance due may be directed to Maria Quick: 512-414-2505.
Southwest Forms:
- Los Rios River Rafting Waiver Form
- Required Waiver Form for Glorietta (camp lodging)
- Sample Itinerary (2019 itinerary; an updated itinerary will be posted soon!)
- Flight Details: Southwest AirlinesApril 22, 2020 – depart Austin on Flight WN1950 at 11:20am and arrive ABQ at 12:15pm nonstop
April 25, 2020 – depart ABQ on Flight WN3598 at 16:45pm and arrive AUS at 19:25pm nonstop
AMIZADE SERVICE LEARNING TRIP
Destination: Allen, South Dakota -- Lakota Reservation
Trip Dates: May 14-18, 2020
Payment Details:
- Sept. 30: $150 deposit
- Oct. 15: $285 Installment
- Nov. 15: $285 Installment 2
- Jan. 15: $285 Installment 3
- Feb. 15: $285 Installment 4
- Mar. 15: $285 Installment 5
- Please make payments with a credit card or debit card online at www.schoolcashonline.com.
Questions about payments or balance due for South Dakota may be directed to Ruth Garcia: 512-414-2505.
