Washington, D.C Student Trip March 31-April 3 Presented by: Evan Flury Kim Flowers Molly Zimmer

PLEASE HOLD YOUR QUESTIONS UNTIL THE END OF PRESENTATION!!!

Dates: The tour will depart via Charter bus on Thursday, March 31 Students will miss 1 day of school- Thursday, March 31 (Will be counted present at school) Friday, April 1 is a teacher workday Students will return the evening of Sunday, April 3

Tour Includes: Roundtrip Transportation Meals (beginning lunch of departure day and dinner on Day 4) Hotel Security Excellent Hotel Lectured Sightseeing All Admissions

Possible Itinerary Capital Hill Smithsonian Institution National Archives WW II Memorial Korean War Veteran’s Memorial Holocaust Museum Arlington National Cemetary “Ghost Tour” in Alexandria White House

Chaperones 1 Teacher per 10 students Parent Chaperones are welcomed The Adult price is same as “student price” NOTE alternative housing arrangements if desired by chaperone.

Price Price per student: $595 (Price based on AT LEAST 40 students participating) Deposit Due: Thursday, October 21 Payment Dates: $150 –2 nd Payment: $150 on Tues., Nov 23($150 w/o RGP and $ with RGP) –3 rd Payment: $150 on Friday, Jan 7 –4 th Payment: Remaining balance on Mon., Jan 31

RGP and Cancellation Policy Refund Guarantee Protection (RGP): Should a tour participant for any reason be unable to attend prior to trip, RGP guarantees you a full refund of all monies paid. This is an additional fee of $55 due with deposit. Please read Cancellation Policy Carefully

Fundraising We need 2-3 parents interested in volunteering for fundraising opportunities. This is a great way to ease the cost of the tour. Ex.: Cookie Dough

Discipline (Before and While on the Trip) If students have discipline referrals prior to the trip, it is at the teacher’s discretion to allow them to still take part on the trip. Any major discipline referrals that result in ISS will automatically eliminate the student from the trip. While on the trip, students are expected to behave and follows the same rules as when in school. Any major infractions while on the trip will lead to the student returning home at their own expense.

FYI The tour is truly “all-inclusive” except for spending money. Dress code: Iredell-Statesville Dress code. No uniforms! Dress code: Iredell-Statesville Dress code. No uniforms! Please NO sandals. We will be walking A LOT! Bring comfortable shoes! Students may want to ask Mom, Dad, or Grandparents for a trip to DC for Holiday Gifts or upcoming birthdays.

FYI cont. Electronic devices permitted BUT students are responsible for any damaged or stolen electronics. Luggage- We will provide a “packing list” at a later date. One piece of luggage and one carry on allowed.

Looking forward to planning and experiencing such a wonderful experience with students!