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Swampscott High students host Lyon exchange; School Committee gives provisional approval for a return trip to France
Summary
Teachers and students described the high‑school French program, exchange with Lyon students and proposed return trip to Lyon next April. The committee voted unanimously to provisionally approve a 15‑student exchange trip, with a formal vote planned for June 12.
Swampscott High School teachers and students presented the high‑school French program and an ongoing student exchange with Lyon, France, and the School Committee gave provisional approval for a follow‑up trip.
“We offer ACP classes, honors, and AP classes,” French teacher James Barrett said during a student‑led presentation describing the program’s thematic approach and emphasis on speaking, listening, reading and writing. Barrett and students highlighted field trips, AP coursework and extracurricular activities such as a French club and an annual…
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