1. Washington DC 2012-2013 Field Trip Parent Info Session
Dates:
February 28- March 1, 2013
Washington DC Field Trip Parent Info Session

2. Agenda Welcome Proposed Itinerary Cost/Payment
Chaperones Responsibility
Questions

3. Proposed Trip Itinerary
Information will be found in the Grade Level Weebly.
Itinerary will include times and destinations scheduled for our endeavor.
Itinerary will include times for breakfasts, lunches, and dinners.

4. The Smithsonian Museums
National Air and Space Museum
Natural History Museum
Museum of American History

5. War Memorials and the Lincoln Memorial

6. The White House
You must have clearance to visit!

7. The United States Capitol

8. Arlington National Cemetery
BCES students lay a special wreath at The Tomb of Unknown and watch the changing of the guard!!

9. Jefferson and FDR Memorials

10. Cost The total cost will be determined. It will be about $300-355.
Chaperones will also pay $
*****NO REFUNDS FOR THE TRIP WILL BE GIVEN AFTER FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2012 for any reason!*****

11. Payment Plan PLEASE DO NOT PAY IN ONE FULL PAYMENT PRIOR TO KNOWING THE FINAL COST. WE WILL NOT REFUND OVER PAYMENTS.
Online payments begin ( receipts will sent)
September 11, $100
October 19, $100
November 30, 2013 (Tracks 1 &3)- Final Payment TBD
December 7, 2013 (Track 4)-Final Payment TBD
This payment plan is for students and chaperones.
PLEASE DO NOT PAY IN ONE FULL PAYMENT PRIOR TO KNOWING THE FINAL COST. WE WILL NOT REFUND OVER PAYMENTS. NO REFUNDS AFTER NOVEMBER 30th for ANY REASON.

12. Chaperone Responsibilities
You MUST be cleared through Wake County Public Schools.
-You may register Monday through Friday in the Media Center.
-You must register each school year!!

13. Chaperone Cont… There will be 3 students to 1 Adult.
Adults will sleep with own child in room.
Teachers will create the rooming list. Please speak to the teachers regarding any concerns regarding rooming. Please refrain from making requests.
You MUST stay with group and follow the agenda.
Be sure to enforce all school rules, rules given by tour guide and monument attendants.

14. How do I sign up to Chaperone?
From your or our grade level weebly you will need to include all of the information. This must be completed by September 11, 2012.
This information will be used for White House Security Clearance.

15. Behavior Expectations
Student’s are expected to demonstrate SOAR behavior prior to the field trip as well as during.
Consequence: Students will not be permitted to participate in activities during the field trip if their behavior interferes with the safety of themselves or others.

16. Next Parent/Chaperone Meeting
Purpose: To review expectations and itinerary with parents NOT attending as well as ALL CHAPERONES!!!!
Thursday, February 21, 2013

17. PLEASE DO NOT PAY IN ONE FULL PAYMENT PRIOR TO KNOWING THE FINAL COST
PLEASE DO NOT PAY IN ONE FULL PAYMENT PRIOR TO KNOWING THE FINAL COST. WE WILL NOT REFUND OVER PAYMENTS. NO REFUNDS AFTER NOVEMBER 30th for ANY REASON.
Questions?

18. Thank you for attending!
PLEASE DO NOT PAY IN ONE FULL PAYMENT PRIOR TO KNOWING THE FINAL COST. WE WILL NOT REFUND OVER PAYMENTS. NO REFUNDS AFTER NOVEMBER 30th for ANY REASON.
Please your child’s teacher if you have any questions!
Thank you for attending!