1. Novi Middle School 8th Grade Washington D.C. Trip
November 4-8, 2015

2. Goals of the Trip This trip will…
Bring history alive for students, increasing their appreciation and understanding of the past.
Develop the students’ interpersonal skills as they “live together” for more than three days.
Enable students to grow individually in assuming responsibility for themselves.

3. Day 1 - Thursday* Depart Wednesday 8 p.m. Breakfast Arlington Cemetery
Iwo Jima Memorial
FDR & MLK Memorials
Pentagon 9/11 Memorial
Lunch
National Portrait Gallery
Newseum
Dinner
Jefferson Memorial
Lincoln Memorial
*Trip itinerary subject
to change

4. Day 2 - Friday Breakfast U. S. Capitol Tour Supreme Court
Library of Congress
Lunch
National Archives
White House Photos
Ford’s Theatre & Petersen House
Dinner
Recreation Center
Swim and Gym

5. Day 3 - Saturday Breakfast Washington Monument WW II Memorial
Vietnam War Memorial
Korean War Memorial
Lunch
Smithsonian Complex
American History
Natural History
Air & Space
Dinner
Drive home through
the night

6. Day 4 - Sunday Return home (early a.m.) *All meals included
*Tax and tips included

7. Tour Company WorldStrides
“Committed to providing exceptional service, superior safety, and memories that will last a lifetime”
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Founded in 1967
Contact Person: Shanna Jeffrey

8. Transportation

9. Doubletree Crystal City
Hotel Accommodations
Doubletree Crystal City
Arlington, VA

10. Doubletree Crystal City is just minutes from downtown D.C.

11. Trip Security Chaperones = 1 per 12 students
Nighttime Security Chaperones
- 10pm - 5am
- Stationed on each floor on which the students are housed
Licensed Tour Guides
24 hour contact service
- Bracelets w/ contact information
Trip liability insurance

12. Medication
Forms will be available in the fall for prescription and over-the-counter medicines.
The forms and medications are due to the counseling office at least one week prior to the trip.
Each group’s chaperone disperses the medicine as needed.

13. Payments $669 total cost based upon 4/room ________________ AND THEN…
(but you will save $25 from this price
if you register by 1/31/15)
________________
To guarantee a spot on the trip…
$49 deposit must be paid to Worldstrides by 1/31/15
AND THEN…

14. ($595 balance if registered by 1/31/15)
The Balance Owed
$620 balance is due by 2/25/15
($595 balance if registered by 1/31/15)
--This does NOT include the optional $99 Full Refund Program which will be explained later OR
Pay through installments by
Mail, Phone, Online
$6 charge for each payment
EZ Pay
automatic withdrawal from checking
no extra charge

15. Payment Plan Trip ID Number= 113958
Payments of $150 due 2/25, 4/25, & 6/25
Remaining balance due 8/21/15
All checks sent directly to & payable to:
WorldStrides
Late Fees
$15 late fee for missed installment
$60 late fee for missed final installment

16. Full Refund Program F.R.P. participation is optional Without F.R.P.:
Over 50% in Novi, and up to 70% across U.S., choose to do this plan.
Additional cost of $99
Full refund--not including
$99 F.R.P.
$49 initial deposit ($99 after 1/31/15)
any handling and/or late fees
You must cancel trip prior to the group’s departure.
Please read registration letter carefully for more information regarding F.R.P.
Without F.R.P.:
WorldStrides retains 100% of tour price if you cancel less than 44 days prior to departure.
Be sure to check the F.R.P. box if you do NOT want it.

17. FLAG Scholarships Available through WorldStrides
Available to families with an annual adjusted gross income (AGI) under $85,000
Available on a first come, first served basis
Contact WorldStrides for more information

18. Sign-up for My Trip
My Trip is a site provided by WorldStrides for parents to get updates about the trip.
After registering for the trip, you will receive an asking you to register for MyTrip.
Updates and requests will be sent through this site. It is very important that you are in this information loop!

19. Behavior Contracts
What behaviors lead to a student’s removal from the trip prior to departing from Novi?
Students will turn in a behavior contract at the beginning of February. Violation of this contract will cause the student to be removed from the trip.
What happens if a student needs to be sent home during the trip?

20. Hoody & Long Sleeve Shirt
DO NOT ORDER THIS SHIRT WHEN REGISTERING
Please… --request a shirt size afterward through an sent out by Worldstrides Personnel *NOT while you are registering!*
--adult sizes: S, M, L, XL
--remember: your child will likely GROW!

21. Fall Organizational Meeting
Mandatory parent meeting in October 2015 to finalize plans for the trip to Washington D.C.
Items we will discuss include:
-what to pack
-student expectations
-medical forms
-answer questions that you and/or your child may have

22. Questions???? Novi Middle School Contact Person: Kenny Fenchel