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Norris Middle School. Washington, D.C. Trip 2012-13. WHY?. I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand. --Confucius. The Washington, D.C. trip is designed to be a practical learning experience for the participants. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Norris Middle School
Washington, D.C. Trip2012-13
• The Washington, D.C. trip is designed to be a practical learning experience for the participants.
• The students will get an opportunity to see American Government in action and American History in person.
• To understand fully the hardships that the Founding Fathers faced.
• To determine how a Representative Republic works.
WHY?I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand. --Confucius
Eligibility To be eligible for the Washington DC trip, students must:• Be academically eligible – passing ALL courses for the school year• Maintain 95% attendance• Have not received an out of school suspension• Have not received more than one (1) in-school suspension • Be in good standing with the library, cafeteria, athletic
department, etc.• Agree to and abide by the DC Trip Behavior Contract (to be signed by student and parent in Spring 2010)• Attend all scheduled DC Trip Meetings
Important Dates to Remember
DC 2013 Trip Date: May 20-24, 2013
Registration Begins: September 3, 2012
Scholarship Applications Due By: September 19
Scholarship Award letters go home: September 24
Scholarship Acceptance Commitment Forms from parents due By: September 28
Payment Information
Registration Fee: $79.00 - #33311303
Insurance for Refund: $89.00
Total Cost: $745.00
Last Payment Due By: April 24, 2013
Scholarship Information
Any student may complete a scholarship application with his or her family and return it to Mr. Cummings no later than September 19.
A committee will examine all factors and will communicate in writing what amount can be granted. Scholarships will not exceed $360, or half the cost of the trip.
No scholarship money will be granted until registration fee has been paid.
Covered Costs
• Quad Room for 4 nights• Food & Entertainment• Transportation• Guides• Accident & Health Insurance while on the
trip.
Not CoveredSpending money -- $50 - $100
Cost = $745
Important Dates 2012 - 13Sept. 3, 2012 Registration Opens
Sept. 26, 2012 Washington, D.C. 3:30 PM – 4:15 PMOur Nation’s Capital
Sept. 30, 2012 Registration Closes
Oct. 24, 2012 Thomas Jefferson 3:30 PM – 4:15 PMMonticello
Nov. 28, 2012 The Symbolism of DC 3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Important Dates 2012 - 13Jan. 23, 2013 George Washington 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM
Gentleman Farmer
Feb. 6, 2013 Rooming Lists are Due
Feb. 27, 2013 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM
Mar. 27, 2013 The Dome & Lady Liberty 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM
Apr. 24, 2013 THE DOCUMENTS 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM
May 7, 2013 Final Meeting & Parent Meeting 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM**Mandatory**
May 20, 2012 Blast Off!! 5:30 AM
CHAPERONESRob Cummings – Trip Leader
Cindy Border [email protected] Wasson [email protected] Pemberton [email protected] Jones [email protected]
8TH GRADE TEAM