Field Trips

Field trips are taken throughout the school year and are considered part of the curriculum. Signed parent/guardian permission slips will be required along with a small fee.  Field trips are for school age children only.  If parents/guardians volunteer to chaperone they will be required to have a paid background check - Policy 404-P.  The background check will be good for 3 years. They will be expected to ride to and from the trip location with the class.  Chaperones may not bring younger siblings with them on the field trip.  Chaperones will be expected to supervise a small group of children under the teacher’s direction.  Parents/guardians may not drive their child to and from the field trip unless an unusual circumstance exists and with the agreement of the building principal.  Field trip experiences provide real-life learning experiences and stimulate children’s interest in the community and the surrounding area. 

Additionally, at times it may be necessary to exclude a student from a field trip if extreme behavior has been a factor.  This is the same process as when a student is excluded from the classroom for unacceptable behavior.