EIGHTH GRADE “GRADVENTURE” TRIP - 2016
Dear Parents and Students,
As we prepare for our 8th grade “Gradventure” field trip to Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure on May 20, 2016, the following information will be reviewed with all
participants. Please review the information as a family as well. Our students are some of the BEST in Pinellas County. Please help them understand that their overall conduct
will be on display while on the bus and at the theme parks. The Code of Student Conduct is in effect for this trip. Any violations of the Code of Student Conduct or the rules
below during the trip will result in students going to a holding area for the duration of the trip. A referral will be given and may affect the student’s participation in the
remaining school activities (dance, talent show, etc.).
“Gradventure” Cost
The cost of the trip is $115.00 (cash or check), which includes transportation on a charter coach bus, an OMS Gradventure t-shirt, admission to Universal Studios and Islands of
Adventure, and a dinner voucher. However, students may want to bring extra money for extra food/drinks or souvenirs. (The cost of the trip did go up $15 since last year due
to an increase in park admission and transportation costs, sorry. Please know we do NOT make any profit from this event). Checks must include parent name, address, phone
number, and the student’s name written on the memo line. Tickets will go on sale starting February 1st during B and C lunches. Please return the completed permission form
(both sides) and cash or check to Mr. Eiben. Tickets will be sold until March 11th or until the trip is sold out, whichever comes first. Universal will not accept annual passes for
this trip as this is a special event.
Departure and Return Times
Students will depart from school at 2:00PM on Friday, May 20, 2016. The bus will leave PROMPTLY at 2:00PM; WE WILL NOT WAIT FOR ANY STUDENTS. We will be returning to
OMS at approximately 1:45AM. Parents, please be waiting at OMS to pick-up your child (please do not park in the bus loop). No students will be able to walk, ride a bike,
or skate board home after returning to OMS….NO EXCEPTIONS.
Bus Rules
The bus company will not permit food, drinks, gum, or candy on the bus. Students will not be permitted to bring coolers or food containers of any type on the bus. Appropriate
bus conduct expectations are in effect for this trip. Boys will sit with boys and girls will sit with girls while on the bus. No switching of assigned busses is accepted. Misconduct
will result in a referral and possible suspension from future school activities.
Electronic Devices
Students may bring their cell phones on the trip. This will be an avenue of communication between the student and the chaperones. Please remember that the chaperones, the
bus company, theme parks, and OMS are NOT responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged electronic equipment.
Chaperones
Each chaperone will have a list of cell phone and home phone numbers for students and parents in their group. Please provide accurate phone numbers on your permission slip.
All students are required to check-in with their chaperones at predetermined times during the trip. This is for the safety of our students. All students are expected to adhere to
this rule. If they do not check-in, they will be required to spend the remainder of their trip with Mr. Eiben.
Student Dress Code
The Osceola Middle School dress code will be enforced throughout the entire trip. Students will not board the bus if this rule is broken (no refunds). No swimsuit attire, no short
shorts, no basketball/athletic shorts, no clothing with holes or tears, no inappropriate/suggestive language or graphics on clothing, no drug-alcohol-tobacco related attire, no
bandanas. Also, no backpacks or bags; only small purses are permitted (8.5” X 5.5”). Students MUST wear the OMS Gradventure school shirt that will be handed out the day
before the trip. Do not cut, tear, or write on the shirt.
Discipline
Students will be disqualified from the “Gradventure” trip if they receive any major disciplinary referrals that result in ABC or suspension from April 18th thru May 20th.
NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN.
We are very excited about this fun filled trip. It is sure to be tons of fun and memories that will last forever. We are proud of our students and look
forward to the “Gradventure 2016” trip!!!
Sincerely,
Mr. Eiben, Assistant Principal
Please print and sign below. By doing so, you understand the rules and requirements for the “Gradventure” trip.
Parent Name (print)_________________________________________
Parent Signature_______________________________________
Student Name (print)_________________________________________ Student Signature_______________________________________