1. May 22-25, 2014 Washington D.C. & New York City
8th Grade Trip
Parent Info. Meeting
May 22-25, 2014
Washington D.C. &
New York City

2. WORLD STRIDES
World strides has led student educational tour groups for over 40 years.
Tour leaders and night chaperones go through background checks with the company and are employees of World Strides. Bus drivers are contracted out but still background checked.
They have scheduled an exciting tour of Washington D.C. and New York City for our 8th graders.
This is to be an educational tour that will enhance their historical knowledge.

3. WHAT’S INCLUDED ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS – SHERATON TOWERS HOTEL IN MIDTOWN MANHATTAN
ALL MEALS
ALL ADMISSION FEES
LIABILITY AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE
FIELD JOURNALS
COURSE LEADER
NIGHT CHAPERONES IN HOTEL
ONLINE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
24 HOUR EMERGENCY SUPPORT
SIGHTSEEING TRANSPORTATION

4. CHAPERONES Blalack teachers and staff only
Absences are considered school activities
Typically get a group between students After 50 paid students, waitlist created.

5. PLACES TO VISIT D.C. Lincoln Memorial Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Korean Memorial
Mount Vernon
WWII Memorial
Washington Monument
Smithsonian Institution
National Archives
Jefferson Memorial
Iwo Jima Memorial
White House Picture Stop
Arlington National Cemetery
Capitol Grounds Tour

6. PLACES TO VISIT NYC Statue Of Liberty Ellis Island Rockefeller Center
Wall Street And Financial District
Ground Zero
South Street Seaport
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Times Square
Attend A Theatre Event

7. Activities
We would have activities at most stops to keep the learning atmosphere going.
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8. ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS
Student who meet the following eligibility standards are responsible for all trip payments.
Payment plans are available.
Scholarships available by checking at:

9. ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS
Student who meet the following eligibility standards are responsible for all trip payments.
Academic
Behavior
Attendance

10. ACADEMIC STANDARDS FOR ELIGIBILITY
Students must exhibit strong academic standing during first semester.
Pass all classes during the first semester.
Students ask teachers for what they will miss during the trip and complete all assignments before we leave.

11. DISCIPLINARY STANDARDS FOR ELIGIBILITY
Students must exhibit exemplary citizenship throughout the school year.
No DAEP placements/suspensions.
No multiple ISS assignments, Step 4’s. or Step 5.
All decisions regarding removal from the final trip roster are the decision of the Blalack administration and cannot be appealed.

12. ATTENDANCE STANDARDS
Students must comply with compulsory attendance law and Blalack attendance reporting guidelines.
Must meet 90% compulsory attendance law.
All absences must be verified.

13. COST Total cost for all inclusive 4 Days/3 Nights in NEW YORK and D.C.
$2191 (includes Full Refund Package)
Payments would be spread out monthly and would be due by March 8, 2014

14. Pay one lump sum of $2191 after securing your spot with a $49 deposit.
Payment Options
Pay one lump sum of $2191 after securing your spot with a $49 deposit.
2. Select EZ pay installment and have them debit your checking account until March 8, 2014 with no late/handling fees.
3. Pay monthly installments on your own.
*With this option, you have a $6 monthly handling fee + a late fee of $15 would apply should the payment be late.

15. Register by: May 3, 2013 Payment/Registration Steps:
Secure your spot with $99 (this goes to trip cost)
Online at OR call and use trip ID# 90717
Select the Full Refund Program
So if your child gets sick, family emergency, or kicked off the trip for eligibility reasons, you don’t lose all your money.

16. Fundraisers 2 Applebee’s breakfast Volleyball, basketball concessions
Student Vs. Teacher Volleyball and basketball games
On your own:
FLAG scholarship through World Strides
Gift of Education letter to send out
Earning Money Flyer to send out

17. WHILE TRAVELING… Expectations while on the trip:
Appropriate Blalack dress code will be enforced
Appropriate Blalack behavior will be enforced –students not acting appropriately or students not following directions from an adult can and will be sent home at parent’s expense

18. Online at: www.worldstrides.org Use trip ID# 90717
To Register
Online at:
Use trip ID# 90717
By Phone: