2003 EIGHTH GRADE FIELD TRIP
THIS
TWO PAGE FORM MUST BE SIGNED AND RETURNED BY WEDNESDAY, MAY 14
A trip itinerary is attached
Mr. Stroebel, Mrs. Lewis, Miss Krebs, and Dr. Karimi
will be accompanying the students. All
questions should be addressed to Mr. Stroebel (253-5288 ext. 166).
Our departure time on Wednesday morning is very early (just another
benefit of living in
Appropriate dress for the trip is school casual. Please include one slightly nicer outfit
(simply no t-shirts or jeans) for the theatre.
Make sure that your child has
packed all necessary personal items, medication, and toiletries for the trip. It is also extremely helpful if every student
has a watch. Please do not have your
child take any valuables on the trip.
Anything that would ruin the trip for your child if lost should be left
at home. Money for meals will be
provided. A minimal amount of extra
spending money would be appropriate.
Behavior Expectations:
The intent of this agreement is not to presume any inappropriate behavior, but rather to make the expectations very clear in advance. Failure to follow these requirements will result in appropriate consequences. These may include separation from the group, a telephone call home, or denial of privileges. Ultimately, in extreme cases, the school has the right to send a child home at his/her parents' cost or inconvenience.
· Students should be aware that the primary purpose of the trip is educational. They are expected to act in a manner that demonstrates a sincere interest in learning. Students are expected to be mannerly and act in a controlled fashion at all times, especially at memorials.
·
Students will be quiet and attentive when
instructions are being given and tour guides/bus
drivers should not have to ask individual students to be quiet.
·
Students will be on time at all times.
·
Students must realize that hotels, lobbies, and
restaurants are public areas. Students
must behave in a manner so as to not disturb other patrons. Shouting,
running, or excessive noise will not be tolerated. This especially applies to hotel corridors.
·
Students will be given a time to be in their rooms
in the evening. After this time, no
student should leave his/her room unless they notify a chaperone. There should never be any noise coming from a
room that is audible from the hallway corridor.
·
Students should not use the telephone in their
room. We cannot tie up the hotel phone
system or delay our departure to settle phone bills.
·
Students will be expected to appear for breakfast on
time even if they do not intend to eat to ensure that everyone is ready to
begin the day and avoid delays.
·
Students must keep pace with the group and not lag
behind. We cannot afford to be delayed
during the course of the day. Students
will be required to remain with their group at the
·
Students should never isolate themselves from the
group. Male/female students should not
engage in any action so as to cause any question about the appropriateness of
their behavior.
·
Students will place all trash in the appropriate receptacles. Our
bus and hotel rooms will not be a mess.
·
Any use/possession of alcohol, drugs, or tobacco
will result in the student being immediately sent home.
Medical Information:
My child will require the following medication during the trip:
MEDICATION/TIMES TO
ADMINISTER:
Check One:
_____ My child will be responsible for carrying
and taking his/her own medication (fill out
above form).
_____ I would prefer that a chaperone carry and administer my child's
medication (fill out above form and give the medication to Miss Krebs the
morning we depart—please put all medication in a zip lock bag with the
student's name on it).
Contact Information:
Best place to contact a parent during the day on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday:
Parent:
Phone Number:
Best place to contact a parent in the evening on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday:
Parent:
Phone Number:
I have read and understand
the Behavior Expectations:
Student Signature
Parent Signature