April 21-22, 2016

What is a Field Study? Field Studies are academic or other investigative studies undertaken in a natural setting rather than in classrooms. Studying outside the classroom gives students a sensible and cost effective real life experience of the greater world in which they will live. Benefits of Educational Field Studies Academic: This form of experiential learning allows students to have an increased ability to apply and practice what they learn through hands-on experiences in the real world. Edgar Dale’s Cone of Experience states that “we learn 10 percent of what we read, 20% of what we hear, 30% of what we see, 50% of what we hear and see, 70% of what we say, and 90% of what we both say and do.” Social: Students and teachers are engaged in learning together and building opportunities to better know one another. It can inspire students to be more engaged in the learning process as well as being stimulated by their environment as they experience the world around them. Emotional: Allows students to learn and practice leadership responsibility. The service orientation of our studies help students to better understand the relevance of education in the community as they grow in practiced social interaction.

The journey is oriented around different periods in history. From the early modern period to the late modern period, students will discover how these periods impacted the US. Students will examine the expansion of the British Empire, the slave trade and its effects on the U.S., and the role the U.S. played during World War II.

5:30am Group meets at school. 6:00am Departure aboard a deluxe motor coach. 10am Arrive in Savannah. Tour the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum. Learn the history of the 8th AF and how it became known as the “Mighty Eighth”. Boxed lunch. Trolley tour through historic Savannah. Visit the First African Baptist Church, this is one of the oldest churches in Georgia and was part of the underground railroad during the Civil War. Archaeological work is being done now to expose part of the holding areas under the church. Hotel check-in at the Holiday Inn (912/ ). Dinner at The Pirate’s House in the Historic District. Join a local guide for a haunted journey into Savanna’s past as you stroll through 18th and 19th century neighborhoods of the historic district. Return to the hotel.

7am Wake up call. Hotel check out. Continental Breakfast at hotel. Tour Historic Fort Jackson where they will bring history to life with a student militia program. Travel back to Savannah and board the River Queen, a replica of the type of paddle-wheel boats used to navigate the harbor in the 1800's. The tour is fully narrated and takes students along Savannah's Historic Waterfront. Lunch on the river boat. Time for browsing along Savannah’s River Street. This famous street is along the Savannah Harbor and is full of specialty shops, restaurants, sweet shops, and fun. Depart from Savannah by 2pm. Return to school by 6:30pm

The following staff will be traveling on the field study Todd Humphrey (Administrator) Mr. Mitchell Ms. Castro To be named later Parent/Guardian Chaperones Parent/guardians play a vital role in our field study program and we are looking for parent/guardian chaperones to join the field study trip to Savannah, GA. (the number of parent/guardian chaperones will be determined by the number of students on the trip and availability) If there are more people interested in chaperoning then spots available, there will be a chaperone lottery which will be held on Tuesday, February 23 rd, after dismissal in room C112. ALL PARENT/GUARDIAN CHAPERONES ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE MICS VOLUNTEER TRAINING, THE CHAPERONE TRAINING, AND PASS A COMPLETE BACKGROUND CHECK Parents/guardians who attend the field study trip will be expected to pay the full price of the trip which could be more than the student price (due to room arrangements and ticket prices).

Thursday Breakfast – en route to Savannah Lunch – Box Lunch from Hyman’s Dinner – at The Pirate’s House in the Historic District Friday Breakfast - continental breakfast at hotel Lunch – on the Riverboat the River Queen Snacks – will be provided throughout the trip (granola bars, breakfast bars, pretzels, juice boxes, fresh fruit, fruit chewies, and water )

The students will be staying at the Holiday Inn Located at 11 Gateway Blvd E, Savannah, GA Phone – Students will choose their roommates (Roommate Request Form) Security – a security guard will be posted outside the rooms during the night

There will be a traveling “shaman” to administer and manage all medications. ALL students must have a completed Medical Needs/Medical Information Form Over-the-counter medications can be given (section to be completed on the Medical Needs/Medical Information Form) A meeting with the trip “shaman” can be arranged prior to the trip to discuss any specific requirements No vitamins will be administered during the trip

1 camera and 1 other piece of technology (iPod, Phone, DS, PSP, Kindle, Nooks, etc…) Charging will only be allowed prior to lights out Students will not be allowed to use their phones for any reason or at any point during day/evening other than to make their nightly calls home and traveling to and from venues ALL technology will be kept overnight by staff

Scholarships - contact Mrs. Phyllis Rahilly at Clothing – students will receive a Clothing Guide Student meeting – to discuss, rules, procedures, clothing, technology, and any other items – time and date to be determined. Contacting your child – call the office during office hours (7:30-3:30) at (704) – After office hours – a number will be provided prior to departure Nightly call home – students are required to call home every night Update on arrival time Forms to be completed – Medical Needs/Medical Information, Technology Accountability Form, Acknowledgement of Trip Rules Form, Roommate Request Form Field Study Workbook – to be completed by ALL students I will now answer any questions