| TravelEd Student Behavior Expectations |
| The Washington Trip provides a once in a lifetime learning experience for students. The trip is planned to provide an exciting and fun-filled week that will bring alive many of the classroom and textbook experiences students have had. The chaperons take pride in the program they offer and enjoy the trip as much as the students. The success, however, is based not only on a carefully planned itinerary, but on a positive attitude toward learning and a high level of commitment from the students as well. To this end students must adhere to a higher standard of discipline and self-control than is expected in a normal school routine. Students who cannot meet these standards on the trip may be sent home early at their parents' expense with no refund of any monies paid. We don't want that to happen. The following is a general guide to the behavior expectations we have for the students. |
| Students are expected to demonstrate respect and courtesy to everyone they meet during the trip. The maintenance of harmonious working relationships, particularly with guides and others in authority positions, is essential for our continued success. This is fundamental for EVERYONE! Violation of any laws, particularly possession of drugs, alcohol, tobacco or other harmful items will result in immediate return home at the parents' expense with no refund and/or detention/arrest by local law enforcement. |
STUDENT IDENTIFICATION: Students must have a photo I.D. with them at all times! Students will need identification not only at the airports but at several sites, government buildings, and at meals. ON THE AIRCRAFT: Students must have a photo I.D. to board the aircraft! Flying is exciting regardless of age. However, having a hundred+ students on a single plane requires discipline and cooperation. Students may NOT roam the plane or "hang out" in the aisles. Using the restroom should be the only reason for leaving one's seat. We encourage you to rest or even sleep. Others on the flight will be trying to do so, so your behavior needs to be respectful of that. Do NOT use the flight attendant call button unless there is an emergency. When the aircraft lands, students must remain in their seats until the chaperons have given directions for debarkation. ON THE ROAD: Students will spend a good deal of time on the buses, which are luxury recliner coaches with restrooms. No eating, drinking or gum chewing is permitted on the bus. Walkmans or Discmans are allowed provided they do not disturb others and that they are put away whenever someone is speaking on the public address system. Our guides have a wealth of information to provide but will not do so if you appear bored or disinterested. VISITING SIGHTS: Students will be surrounded by their nation's history and culture. While it will be exciting, we must act with the respect these sights deserve. These historic and national treasures hold memories and values that are important to many people. It is unacceptable to detract from that atmosphere by gum chewing, running, climbing, yelling, or inappropriate behavior.. When a guide is speaking, students must be attentive and not talk or "horse around". HOTELS: Students will be expected to strictly adhere to hotel behavior standards and curfew rules. Many other patrons use the facility; their right to not be disturbed must be respected. Students are NOT permitted to "hang out" in the lobby, hallways, or in the rooms of other students. ATTIRE: The normal school dress code will be in effect on the trip. "Gang" style clothing or accessories are not permitted on the trip. Students will be expected to "dress up" for their evening at the theater. A clothing list is available on this website and will be provided on the back of "Trip Talk #1" in the Spring. FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THE ABOVE RULES MAY RESULT IN THE STUDENT BEING SENT HOME EARLY AT THE PARENTS' EXPENSE WITH NO REFUND PROVIDED. PLEASE PRINT THIS FORM FOR YOUR RECORDS |