Transfer Student Assistance
Securing Records
Understanding Documents
Placement
Grades 1 - 6
Grades 7 - 9
Grades 10 - 12
Education in Mexico
Overview
Pre-School
Grades 1 - 6
Grades 7 - 9
Grades 10 - 12
Other Schooling
Cultural Differences
Differences
Suggestions for Success
About Mexico
Geography and People
Traditions and Culture
Resources
Links
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Sources Consulted
Index
About This CD
Welcome Page
Index
Transfer Student Assistance
Introduction
Securing Records from Mexico
Understanding Documents from Mexico
Names
Numbers and Dates
The Months
Addresses
Terms common in Mexican records and Birth Certificates
Translating Terms About Disabilities
Placing Students in the Correct Grade and Level
The Transfer Document for the Elementary Binational Student
Transferring Grades
Discussion by Grade Level
Grades 1 - 6
Grades 7 - 9
Grades 10 - 12
Education in Mexico
Overview
Accomplishments, Challenges and Goals
Basic Education in Mexico
Chart of Education System in Mexico
Parental Involvement in Mexican Schools
Preschool
Grades 1 - 6
Grades 7 - 9
Grades 10 - 12
Higher Education
Teacher Training
Other Schooling
Special Education
Escuelas Unitarias
(CONAFE)
Indigenous Education
Compensatory Programs
Cultural Differences Experienced by Students from Mexico
Suggestions for Success
About Mexico
Geography and People
Districts and Capitals
The Land
Mexican Hydrography and Climate
Plant and Animal Life
Mexican History
Traditions and Culture
Hispanic Heritage
Holidays and Celebrations
Food and Language
¡Viva la Independencia!
El Día de la Raza
Día de los Muertos
The Mexican Revolution
Christmas
Birthdate of Benito Juárez
Cinco de Mayo
Mother's Day
Teacher's Day
Resources
Links
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Sources Consulted