8 th Grade Fieldtrip Meeting Monday August 24, 2016

8 th Grade Fieldtrip Prospects In efforts to make this a year of exceptional learning opportunities, the 8 th grade teachers are proposing the following fieldtrips for their students. The trips are intended to give students real world experiences while linking to the GA curriculum standards for 8 th grade content area subjects. Due to limits on the number of fieldtrips which can be taken during the school day, many of these experiences are offered as extra credit opportunities on the weekends.

Transportation The school trips will be taken using a private carrier. This is necessary because of time restraints in using county transportation – as busses can’t leave prior to 9:30 am and must return no later than 1:45 pm. These carriers are approved by the county. Extra credit fieldtrips will require parent transportation.

Selection Process Fieldtrip venues were selected by teachers based on previous knowledge of the sites. They were discussed by the teachers in a collaborative effort to provide experiences that meet a variety of subject area objectives, are easy to get to, and are reasonably affordable.

Participation There will be events planned for all students, with the exception of two specialized trips discussed later in this presentation. Per administration, students can be removed or denied participation in the fieldtrips based on behavioral concerns arising throughout the year. Overnight Trip Participation requirements will be discussed later in this presentation.

Etowah Indian Mounds Extra Credit Field Trip August 22, 2015 – 9:00 – 12:00 – Social Studies – Travel provided by parents – If you go any time other than Saturday, the cost is $ $6.00 without group rate. Due by Tuesday September 8th

Dahlonega Gold Mines October 6 th and 7 th, :30 am – 5:30 pm (Dahlonega) Information will be going home shortly Cross Curricular in nature – Travel on private carrier coaches – Estimated cost per student $ Cost includes transportation for both trips, mine tours, and lunch both days. – Half one day, half the next day

The Gone With the Wind Museum November/December 2015 Social Studies Extra Credit Antebellum and Civil War Periods Extra Credit assignment and information will be posted to SS Teachers blogs Saturdays open 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM; $6 for students, $7 for adults

Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield Park November/December 2015 (TBA) SS extra credit field trip Assignment and information to be posted to SS teachers blogs Civil War period (June 19, 1864 through July 2, 1864)

Georgia Close Up Youth Legislative Conference Social Studies students only, by application (including essay) and Student Council February, 2016 (2 days 7:00 am – 4:00 pm) Conference at GA State Capital Mock Legislature Picture with Governor, meet local representatives and senators Estimated cost $95 per student

March or April 2016 Saturday 10:00 Am to 2:00 PM Home, Ebenezer Baptist Church, and Visitor Center SS field trip ties to History Standard 11: the Civil Rights Movement MLK Home and Museum

The Breman Holocaust Museum March or April 2016 (it will be a Sunday due to Jewish Sabbath on Saturday). – 10:00 – 1:00 – All 8 th grade students – cross curricular in nature – Travel provided by parents – $5 per student and parent, pay at the museum, plus lunch at Varsity for any who wants to join us. Cost includes presentation from Holocaust survivor speaker and entrance to museum.

Savannah Fieldtrip Thursday April 28th through Sunday May 1st Cross Curricular This is a basic itinerary and not the finalized trip itinerary for the 2016 trip, but rather just a glimpse at the draft.

Sample Itinerary Could Include: Visits to following educational sites: Telfair Academy Jepson Art Center First African Baptist Church Temple Mickve Israel Cathedral of St. John the Baptist Greyson Stadium Factor’s Walk Tybee Pier & Science Center Ft. Pulaski Tybee Lighthouse & Station Wormsloe Plantation Colonial Park Cemetery The Squares of Savannah The Savannah Museum of History Historic Trolley Tour Bonaventure Cemetery Forsyth Park River Street City Market

Sample Itinerary Could Include: Visits to following entertainment sites: Historic Savannah Theatre Sand Gnats Baseball Game Riverboat Dance Cruise Ghost Tour Putt-Putt & Batting Cages Dine at the following restaurants: Pirate’s House Vinnie Van Go-Go’s Pizza Roly Poly Historic Greyson Stadium Longhorn’s Steakhouse Catering

Savannah Fieldtrip Cost per student and chaperone is $510. This year I have tasked The Travel Store to do all the planning to the venues to lighten our plate. The Travel Store is using my itinerary and contacts. Cost will be deferred by fund raising opportunities, however in order to benefit from the fundraising, you must participate in the activities.

Savannah Fieldtrip Cost of the trip includes the following: Transportation on private carrier - $130 Lodging $125 Meals (1 not covered) $100 Admission to all venues $130 Gratuity for drivers, tour guides, docents $25

Savannah Fieldtrip Cost of the trip does not include the following: Additional meal: Meals during travel – Dinner only on Sunday Spending Money for souvenirs and/or snacks (Most museums have gift shops)

Savannah Fieldtrip – You should complete and return the entire packet along with the required deposit by Tuesday September 15, – Medical Release Form & Insurance Card will be due at the paperwork meeting in January for all parents. A notary will be available that evening to notarize medical release forms. Please let me know if you are a notary and are willing to assist that evening. – Parents interested in chaperoning should complete the chaperone application and return by Tuesday September 15, The chaperone application is available in the packet (on same page as Student Intent Form.) These will be dated and chaperones will be selected in the order they are received, pending administrative approval and based on the number necessary for student’s attending. You will be notified by Wednesday September 16 th.

Savannah Fieldtrip Payment Schedule: $200 deposit due with paperwork by 9/15 to reserve spot. An optional $30 insurance can be purchased through the Travel Store (information to be sent home and through ) Remaining Payment Schedule for Students and Chaperones Installment Due DateAmount November 17, 2015$ January 12, 2016$ February 16, 2016*Remaining Balance

Savannah Fieldtrip * Balance notices will be sent home throughout the year reflecting payments and any fundraiser credits. Parents can choose to pay the entire balance in one lump sum at any time between September 15, February 16, If a monthly fee schedule is needed, please notify so that it may be noted in his records. The initial $ deposit should be made and then monthly payments of $60 should be sent in each month from October – February. Refunds: As the initial deposit to The Travel Store is paid in early October, refunds will be given minus the initial $200 deposit up to March 13, Please consider this before signing up for the trip.

Savannah Fieldtrip All 8 th Grade students who meet the academic & behavior requirements listed below who have also completed paperwork and payment schedule are eligible. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Please see the academic requirements and disciplinary infractions that will exclude you from this trip: Must be passing all classes by the 1 st semester Report Card. Any ISS or OSS, each student’s eligibility will be determined by Administration. Per administration students can be removed or denied participation in the fieldtrips based on other behavioral concerns arising throughout the year. Teachers have a right to take these concerns to administration based on continued behaviors in the academic areas.

Savannah Fieldtrip The grade cut off will be at the end of semester one in December (Report Cards sent home in January); however, behavior will be monitored up until the time of departure and also on the trip. We cannot take any students on the trip with which we have concerns about potential misconduct. ** Please remember any student removed for grades and/or behavior will be eligible for a refund minus the initial deposit through March 16, Additionally, any credits earned through fund raising would be forfeited to the general field trip budget.

Fieldtrips Any Questions, reminders will also be sent throughout the school year. Be sure to clearly print your address on the required form to turn in with your initial deposit. Financial statements will be periodically sent home with your student (an will be sent when these go home.) There will be call outs done to ensure information is getting home to you.