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GENERAL
INFORMATION
March
16-22, 2008
DC
Trip Permission & Reservation Form (.pdf)
Fill
out, print and send to LSA - Att. Mrs.
Benfield
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PURPOSE |
The purpose of this trip is to expose the students to historical as
well as educational sites of our Nation's Capital and surroundings,
helping them to get a firsthand feel and appreciation for the history
and government of our Country. |
| TRANSPORTATION |
Air travel will be scheduled on a commercial airliner from Ontario/LAX/Long
Beach Airport, CA to
Washington, D.C. Ground transportation will be provided by the Columbia
Union College bus and the Metro System. Because of limited bus seating,
reservations will be made on first-come first-serve basis. Parents are
to pick up students at the airport upon arrival from DC. |
| INSURANCE |
This is a school-sponsored field trip, therefore the school insurance
will apply. Additional travel insurance may be purchased at the
discretion of each family. |
| LODGING & MEALS |
Students and chaperones will be housed at Comfort Inn & Suites,
College Park, MD. Meals will be provided by local restaurants, fast food
places, and the hotel food service. |
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PARENTAL PERMISSION |
Parental permission must be given for any student to participate. The
"Permission/reservation" form must be signed and returned with
$192 (deposit) by Sept. 20, 2007. This
deposit and any other payments are fully refundable up to January
15, 2008, if the student is unable to participate. |
| SUPERVISION |
Mr. Sarli and Mrs. Benfield are appointed by the school to plan and
organize this trip and it will be their responsibility to see
that all arrangements are made properly to ensure the smooth
operation of the trip. Some Jr. High teachers may accompany the
group as sponsors and parents are also encouraged to join us as
chaperones (limited spaces available). |
| FINANCES |
The cost of the trip is $1150.00
(student price).
This price includes a round trip air fair, three meals a day, all ground
transportation costs, all entrance fees, and tips as needed. Personal
expenses such as phone calls, extra snacks laundry, etc, are not
included. A deposit of $192. is to be made on
Sept. 20, 2007 and payments of $192., are to made on the 10th
of every month, from Oct. 2007 to Feb. 2008. Fundraising
opportunities will be provided to the students during the school year.
Adult chaperone price is
$1375,00.
This price includes a round trip air fair, three meals a day,
all ground transportation costs, all entrance fees, and tips as
needed. Personal expenses such as phone calls, extra snacks
laundry, etc, are not included. A deposit of $229. is to be made on
Sept. 20, 2007 and payments of $229., are to made on the 10th
of every month, from Oct. 2007 to Feb. 2008. |
| SCHOOL ASSIGNMENTS &
DISCIPLINE |
Students will not
need to make up the class work for that week, however they will be
required to keep a journal of their daily activities which will be
collected and graded at the end of the trip. The necessary materials
will be provided. Academy & Jr. High dress code is to followed at
all times.
IMPORTANT: Lights are requested to go out at 10:00 PM and students are
NOT to leave their rooms until morning without contacting Mrs. Benfield. Doing so will result in the termination of the trip
for the student or students involved. |
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