1. Québec TRIP
2017

2. TEACHERS, DATES, GROUPS TRIP #1 Class 8E, 8F and 2 students 8G
Date: May 21st to May 26th
Teacher in charge: Jocelyn Savoie
Teachers: Isabelle Crépin, Leslie Savage
TRIP #2
Class 8G, 8H and 10 students 8D
Teacher in charge: Ninon Larocque
Teacher: Sara Richey, Michel Côté
TRIP #3
Class 8A, 8D and 2 students 8B
Date: May 28th to June 2th
Teacher in charge: Guylaine Cyr
Teachers: Myles Tytula, Corey Abbott
TRIP #4
Class 8B and 8C
Date: May 28th June 2th
Teacher in charge: Monique Dagenais
Teachers: Sara Collier, Paul Genge

3. Emergency and Cell phone
Emergency procedure… Communication is between teacher in charge and school principal. M.Belanger will contact you.
Students must communicate with the teachers first
Electronic Device Usage Policy (same as the school)
Communication with your child during the trip (No news is good news!)

4. Forms, Itinerary, Hotels
Itinerary, Flight numbers and Hotels on D2L (extra copies available)
Teachers, dates and groups
Airport Meeting time and pick up time
Acknowledgment of risks (Allergy and medication)
Medication permission
Behaviour form
Cycling form
Copy of passport or valid gov. I.D. (Health Care card)

5. Rules & Expectations EVERY STUDENT NEEDS TO:
have contact information at all times
respect proposed schedule (time of departure)
respect property of others
refrain from consumption of alcoholic beverages
refrain from consumption of illegal substances
follow rules and regulations when visiting sites and being in hotels and restaurants
remain with the group at all times
respect curfew set by the teacher in charge
report any negative behaviors to a supervisor
communicate in French during daily activities
know the procedures to follow in case of an emergency
complete daily journal assignments provided at many sites (homework such as journal entry, question booklet, etc.)

6. Consequences & Contracts
If a student chooses NOT to follow the rules and regulations during the trip :
Principal and Parent / Guardian will be contacted
In extreme cases: Student might return earlier to Calgary and parent will have to fly out and bring back their child at their expense.
Contract to be signed by student and parent.

7. Security Procedures Phone Numbers available to students and parents
Prométour (Service provider)
M.Bélanger cell:
Buddy system at all times
Contact information with student at all times
For each location, student will be informed of the emergency procedures, exits and where to find the teachers if separated from the group.

8. Roles: Prométour/School
PROMÉTOUR will provide the following services
Pre-organize on-site activities in collaboration with Madame Cyr and teachers in charge
Meet group at airport
Provide all ground transportation
Provide 1 guide and security guard at hotel
Provide or make arrangements for all meals and accommodation
Book flights
Provide Travel Insurance (Refer to School website under trips)
Teachers will be in charge of the following:
Safety of the students at all times
Inform students of risks and alternatives
Supervision and preparation of students
Communicate behavioral, academic and character expectations to the students

9. Roles: Students & Parents
Students will:
need to follow rules and regulations mentioned previously
communicate with a supervisor for concerns and questions
complete a travel journal
need to complete an oral interview regarding their trip
Parents
Prior to the departure, parents need to communicate all pertinent information to a school representative when necessary. (e.g. emotional readiness, update the medical information at all time...)
Parents should check flight departure time
Provide transportation to and from Calgary Airport
Complete and sign all required documentation

10. What to bring WHAT TO BRING OTHER: WHAT NOT TO BRING: Pants
T-shirt/long sleeve shirts
Sweaters
Socks (several pairs)
Underwear (several pairs)
Jacket/raincoat
Tuque/hat
Comfortable walking shoes (No Flip Flop)
Pyjamas
Money to buy your own lunch (2 meals)
Backpack for day tours
Water bottle
Sunscreen lotion
Any medication needed
Camera
Toiletries
Journal
Pen or Pencil
Reading for the bus ride
A reasonable amount of money or a debit card for lunch and shopping
Expensive jewelry
Expensive electronic equipment.
Any valuables
Expensive cameras
Junk food/pop

11. Travel Tips
Bring clothes that fit in a reasonably sized suitcase. (Maximum weight = 23 kg)
Proper footwear for walking and clothes that respect the school dress code.
Bring what you can carry (1 suitcase + 1 carry on like a backpack )
Should have enough money to buy 2 meals and purchase a few souvenirs

12. Medication
Medication has to be in their original container with pharmacy’s label indicating the dosage. Please labeled with the student’s name in a ziplock bag.
(Epi pen and inhalers: one for student and one for teacher)
For non prescription medication, please indicate specific instructions and the identification of your child on the required form
Teacher in charge will keep a record of the medication administered

13. Questions & Answers