Field Trips

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GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR PLANNING FIELD TRIPS

 

1. Before discussing possible field trips with students, check with the administration about the feasibility and availability of funds, academic orientation, and safety considerations.

2. Make sure the trip is tied directly to curriculum.

3. Carefully plan activities for the students and check the activity (green) board to avoid conflicts.

4. Avoid redundancy from grade level to grade level, unless a totally different focus is planned. Parent permission forms, time schedules, adequate supervision, and student notification of proper clothing is required.

5. During closed week each semester, field trips are not allowed.

6. Plan trips throughout the year, not just in the spring.

7. Plan well in advance (1 month) and post on activities (green) board and clip board next to activity board.

 

PROCEDURE

 

1. Check the green activity board to make sure your field trip does not conflict with another activity or field trip. Limit trips held during same period on same days as other teachers in same grade. Post your trip on the board. If there is a conflict, the first person to post a trip has the priority.

2. Fill out (INS-49A) permission form and turn in to an administrator for approval.

3. Fill out Request for Field Trip or Special Activities Trip (AD-14) and give to Gwynne.

4. When desiring transportation for a field trip, an Activity Account Purchase Order must be obtained, filled out and have a number assigned prior to calling for a bus. (Teacher responsibility).

5. Transportation in private vehicles is discouraged.

6. Notify the attendance office and student's other teachers (at least 5 school days in advance) if the activity will affect other classes.

 

(Updated 7-04)

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