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Spanish translation: concentración en los logros (focus on achievement)

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English term or phrase:	FOA
Spanish translation:	concentración en los logros (focus on achievement)
Entered by:	María Eugenia Wachtendorff

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20:21 May 23, 2007

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Social Sciences - Education / Pedagogy / Students Handbook

English term or phrase: FOA

Bell Schedules
- Regular, FOA, Minimum Day

María Eugenia Wachtendorff KudoZ activity Questions: 2323 (2 open) (15 without valid answers) (121 closed without grading) Answers: 6029 Chile
Local time: 00:28

focused on achievement (enfocado a logros)

Explanation:
El vínculo que te mando es de una escuela de Estados Unidos, viene como F.O.A. pero creo que si tiene sentido que se trate de lo mismo. Suerte!

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Note added at 8 días (2007-05-31 21:08:15 GMT) Post-grading
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Gracias a ti!

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Marisol Sahagun
Local time: 23:28

Grading comment

¡Era esto, Marisol! Muchísimas gracias.
3 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer

Summary of answers provided

ver link abajo

Sergio Gaymer

focused on achievement (enfocado a logros)

Marisol Sahagun

see info below

Marsha Way

Discussion entries: 2

Answers

7 mins confidence:

foa ver link abajo

Explanation:
http://www.acronymattic.com/

Sergio Gaymer
Chile
Local time: 22:28
Native speaker of: Spanish
PRO pts in category: 19

Notes to answerer

Asker: Gracias, Sergio. Decidí pedirle ayuda al cliente, porque son demasiados acrónimos :)

18 hrs confidence:

foa see info below

Explanation:
I found some info that might help.
If the document is from the state of California, it sounds to me like it is an extracurricular activity period during the school day-
Bell Schedule

2006-2007

Period 1 8:30 to 9:15
Period 2 9:18 to 10:03
Break 10:03 to 10:11
Period 3 10:13 to 10:58
Period 4 11:01 to 11:46
Lunch 11:50 to 12:30
Period 5 12:32 to 1:17
FOA 1:20 to 2:00

http://www.losbanosusd.k12.ca.us/schools/slhs/index.cfm?fuse...

If it is from Florida, it is short for Florida Orchestra Association (as FBA is Florida Bandmasters Association, and FVA is Florida Vocal Association)-
Student_________________________________________Date_______________Quarter________
Band Class______________________________________
A. Participation
1. Private lessons - 1 point each lesson
2. Musical tours
3. Field trips, clinics, workshops, master classes
4. Plays, Concerts
5. FBA, FOA, FVA activities
6. Conducting, rehearsing
7. Active in performing community musical groups
8. Anything acceptable to instructor in advance

http://www.rhskiltieband.com/handbook.pdf

But it sounds basically like an extracurricular period.
I shall keep my eyes open for anything else!

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Note added at 18 hrs (2007-05-24 14:53:31 GMT)
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String Philharmonic: Membership in this group is open to all string players. This ensemble provides the opportunity to develop individual practice skills and large ensemble rehearsal techniques. It also provides an opportunity for students to learn a secondary instrument. This ensemble performs at all FOA Assessments and several required concerts throughout the school year. (This school is from Florida)

Marsha Way
Mexico
Local time: 23:28
Specializes in field
Native speaker of:

English
PRO pts in category: 12

Notes to answerer

Asker: Marsha, you are a darling! I just asked my client to get a list of acronyms from the school. I will let you know what FOA actually means :)

56 mins confidence:

foa

focused on achievement (enfocado a logros)

Marisol Sahagun
Local time: 23:28
Works in field
Native speaker of:

Spanish
PRO pts in category: 23

Grading comment

¡Era esto, Marisol! Muchísimas gracias.

Notes to answerer

Asker: Gracias, Marisol. Son demasiados acrónimos en el texto, así que le pedí ayuda al cliente. Si el significado es el que sugieres, los kudoz son tuyos :)

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