CHS Middle school�WASHINGTON, D.C. TRIP

Parent Information Meeting

September 16, 2023

Welcome!

Trip dates:

March 11th - March 14^th

^{Tuesday - Friday}

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$1050 - Student with Quad Occupancy

$1250 - Chaperone with Double Occupancy

$1550 - Chaperone with Single Occupancy

$60 - Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR) trip insurance is required for each traveler - you must click that box

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Notes:

• There is a payment plan available to help spread out the cost over time
• Monthly payments October - February
• $100 deposit required upon registration

Trip Cost

Itinerary

What is included?

The trip is all inclusive:

• Food - real food
• Hotel
• Busing
• Travel Guide
• All Entrance Fees

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• Students need ZERO extra money

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• Many students will bring money for souvenirs, treats, etc.

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How to register for the trip

Registration is online through Academic Expeditions

academicexpeditions.com

Go TO MY TRIP Code: cliffordsmart2025

There will be paperwork that will need to be returned to the office staff at CHS

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PERMISSION SLIP

Permission slips are available this evening, are available in the main office, and will be emailed to all 8th grade parents.

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Once your child is registered with Academic Expectations, please complete a district permission slip. Purchase of the Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) trip insurance is required

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The permission slip MUST be fully completed in order to be accepted.

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Permission slips can be turned into the main office.

Parent Chaperones

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• This is a working trip.
• Chaperones will be assigned and responsible for a group of students.
• Chaperones need to be on the trip from beginning to end.
• If you wish to be a chaperone you can register online. You will be placed on a waiting list.
• This is a student based trip - chaperones are along to help facilitate
• The number of parent chaperones will be determined by the number of students attending - we don’t take extra chaperones.

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Behavior Expectations

The 8^th Grade DC Trip is a privilege, NOT a right.

Students AND parents must turn-in a signed behavior contract in order to attend the trip.

Behavior contracts will accompany permission forms and will be provided shortly.

Every adult traveler must pass a background check

The greatest shirt ever

Everyone on the trip must wear this at all times:

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• Register online with Academic Expeditions (link can be found on the flyer)
• Complete the permission form and behavior contract.
• The contract and form will be shared with you shortly and can be turned into the main office.

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Questions, please email:

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Steve Spickard at stevenspickard@wlcsd.org

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PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR OUR WASHINGTON D.C. TRIP NEWSLETTER

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