Sophomore Trip toWashington, D.C.

Welcome

• Introductions

• Faculty and Staff Attending

• Documents– Itinerary– Packing List– Room Option

Student Expectations• Appropriate behavior should be used while inside

buildings and during tours. Gum, candy and food are not allowed in museums.

• We will proceed through security checks at every museum. Pay attention to directions and don’t congregate in security areas once you pass through.

• Cellphones-should not be visible during activities and museum visits (Still an instructional day)will be confiscated

• Do not talk while chaperones or tour guides are speaking.

Student Expectations• Please pick up after yourself. Throw away trash on the bus.

Keep your rooms clean.

• Be respectful of roommates, hotel staff, and other customers of the hotel. “Please” and “Thank you” go a long way.

• Lights should be out and rooms should be silent by 11:00 P.M. on Wednesday and Thursday nights. Do not leave your room. If you need something, contact an adult using the room phone.

• Get up the first time you are asked. We have a schedule to follow. Breakfast will be served by the hotel.

• ALWAYS HAVE A PARTNER AND STAY WITH YOUR GROUP.

Student Expectations

• Educational Assignments– Captain’s Log– Bring writing utensils.– Captain’s Log will be completed for a project

grade.

Logistics

Wednesday, March 7

• Arrive at CEC no later than 3:30 AM

• Departing CEC’s campus by 3:45 AM

• Bring breakfast and lunch

• Any items you need for Wednesday

Logistics

Friday, March 9

• Tentative return to CEC is 10:00 PM

• Students will call when we depart D.C. and pass through Kinston

Meals

• Wednesday- Bring breakfast and lunch

• Dinner is included Wednesday and Thursday

• Breakfast is included Thursday and Friday

• Snacks provided Thursday and Friday

Where we’re going…

• National Museum of Natural History

• Newseum• National Monuments

and Memorials• U.S. Capitol

• Library of Congress• National Archives• US Holocaust

Memorial Museum• Smithsonian

Museums

What we’re doing…• Forensic Anthropology Lab• Media Ethics Course• Night Tour of D.C.• Tour the Capitol• View the Declaration of

Independence and U.S. Constitution

• Attend the Capitals hockey game

Preparing for the Trip

• Money– Gift shops – snacks

• Medications– Placed in a Ziploc bag– Labeled– Handed to Ms. Miller/Ms. Wiltshire

Packing for the Trip

• Clothing for 2 days• Modest pajamas (Must be

appropriate)• Sneakers or comfortable

shoes (We will be doing a lot of walking)

• Light/Rain jacket and/or an Umbrella

• Sunglasses• Glasses or extra contact

lenses• Watch or another item to

keep track of time

• Small purses and/or small drawstring bags (Avoid large handbags and backpacks for the sake of security checks)

• Toiletries • Camera• Snacks• Items to keep you

occupied (For the bus ride and/or down time)

• Small blanket or pillow (For the bus ride)

Items to Leave at Home

• School laptop

• Expensive electronics

*If you decide to bring cameras, iPods, headphones, or etc., the school is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Before You Leave…

• Complete the Room Option Slip

• Drop them in the baskets

• Sign up for a museum