The 8th grade class will take an educational field trip to Washington, D.C. We will leave on Wednesday, February 22ndand return Saturday, February 25th. While in Washington, students will tour many of the major attractions in the city. This trip will have connections to the curriculum in all of the core classes.

Students will have the option to raise money for their trip through fundraising opportunities. In fact, students can pay for their entire trip via fundraisers. Any money earned above the cost of the trip will go into a scholarship fund to help those students who may have financial difficulties.

A limited number of scholarships are available to students who are in need of financial assistance. Any student who applies for a scholarship must participate in the fundraisers. Parents may obtain information regarding the scholarships by contacting Chris Cline or Lauren King. You may email Mr. Cline (), Lauren King () or reach them by phone at 704.455.4700 by September 16, 2016.

If you are able to donate to the scholarship fund, please contact your child’s teacher or Mr. Cline.

Trip Information

Cost: $525 per student

This price will include:

  • Transportation
  • Lodging
  • All but two meals

Eligibility Requirements effective September 6, 2016 through the date of the trip:

  • A student must not have been placed in Out of School Suspension (OSS).
  • A student must have no more than one placement in In School Suspension (ISS).
  • A student may not have more than three referrals combined to either ISS or the Responsibility Room (RR). [Three referrals do not disqualify a student; four referrals do.]
  • The school’s administration has the final decision regarding the eligibility of any student.

Payment Information:

1st Payment (non refundable deposit) - $150 due Friday, October 7, 2016

2nd Payment - $125 due Friday, November 4, 2016

3rd Payment - $125 due Friday, December 9, 2016

4th Payment - $125 due Friday, January 6, 2017

Cancellation Policy:

  • Trips cancelled prior to December 9thwill receive a full refund less the $100 deposit.
  • Trips cancelled between December 9th and January 5th will receive a 50% refund less the $100 deposit.
  • Trips cancelled after January 6th will not receive any refund.

If you have any questions about this trip, please contact your child’s homeroom teacher.

I have read the qualifications and requirements for this trip.

My child[ ] is planning to participate.

[ ] is not planning to participate.

I understand that in order to be eligible for the scholarship program, my child must participate in the fundraiser. I also understand that a $150non refundable deposit is due on October 7, 2016.

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Student’s Homeroom Teacher:

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