May 22-25,
2014
Washington
D.C.
&
New York City
WORLD STRIDES
World strides has led student educational
tour groups for over 40 years.
Tour leaders and night chaperones go
through background checks with the
company and are employees of World
Strides. Bus drivers are contracted out
but still background checked.
They have scheduled an exciting tour of
Washington D.C. and New York City for
our 8th graders.
This is to be an educational tour that will
enhance their historical knowledge.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS – SHERATON
TOWERS HOTEL IN MIDTOWN MANHATTAN
ALL MEALS
ALL ADMISSION FEES
LIABILITY AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE
FIELD JOURNALS
COURSE LEADER
NIGHT CHAPERONES IN HOTEL
ONLINE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
24 HOUR EMERGENCY SUPPORT
SIGHTSEEING TRANSPORTATION
CHAPERONES
Blalack teachers and staff
only
Absences are considered school
activities
Typically get a group between 3050 students After 50 paid students,
waitlist created.
PLACES TO VISIT D.C.
Lincoln Memorial
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Korean Memorial
Mount Vernon
WWII Memorial
Washington Monument
Smithsonian Institution
National Archives
Jefferson Memorial
Iwo Jima Memorial
White House Picture Stop
Arlington National Cemetery
Capitol Grounds Tour
PLACES TO VISIT NYC
Statue Of Liberty
Ellis Island
Rockefeller Center
Wall Street And Financial
District
Ground Zero
South Street Seaport
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Times Square
Attend A Theatre Event
Activities
• We would have activities at most stops
to keep the learning atmosphere going.
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ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS
Student who meet the following
eligibility standards are responsible for
all trip payments.
Payment plans are available.
Scholarships available by checking at:
www.worldstrides.org/scholarships
ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS
Student who meet the following
eligibility standards are responsible for
all trip payments.
Academic
Behavior
Attendance
ACADEMIC STANDARDS
FOR ELIGIBILITY
Students must exhibit strong
academic standing during first
semester.
Pass all classes during the first
semester.
Students ask teachers for what they
will miss during the trip and complete
all assignments before we leave.
DISCIPLINARY STANDARDS
FOR ELIGIBILITY
Students must exhibit exemplary
citizenship throughout the school year.
No DAEP placements/suspensions.
No multiple ISS assignments, Step 4’s.
or Step 5.
All decisions regarding removal from the
final trip roster are the decision of the
Blalack administration and cannot be
appealed.
ATTENDANCE STANDARDS
Students must comply with compulsory
attendance law and Blalack attendance
reporting guidelines.
Must meet 90% compulsory attendance
law.
All absences must be verified.
COST
• Total cost for all inclusive 4 Days/3
Nights in NEW YORK and D.C.
$2191
(includes Full Refund Package)
• Payments would be spread out
monthly and would be due by
March 8, 2014
Payment Options
1. Pay one lump sum of $2191 after securing
your spot with a $49 deposit.
2. Select EZ pay installment and have them
debit your checking account until March 8,
2014 with no late/handling fees.
3. Pay monthly installments on your own.
*With this option, you have a $6 monthly
handling fee + a late fee of $15 would
apply should the payment be late.
Register by:
May 3, 2013
•
•
Payment/Registration Steps:
Secure your spot with $99 (this goes to trip
cost)
•
Online at www.worldstrides.org OR call 800468-5899 and use trip ID# 90717
Select the Full Refund Program
•
–
So if your child gets sick, family emergency, or
kicked off the trip for eligibility reasons, you don’t
lose all your money.
Fundraisers
2 Applebee’s breakfast
Volleyball, basketball concessions
Student Vs. Teacher Volleyball and
basketball games
On your own:
FLAG scholarship through World Strides
Gift of Education letter to send out
Earning Money Flyer to send out
WHILE TRAVELING…
Expectations while on the trip:
Appropriate Blalack dress code will be
enforced
Appropriate Blalack behavior will be
enforced –students not acting
appropriately or students not
following directions from an adult
can and will be sent home at
parent’s expense
To Register
• Online at:
– www.worldstrides.org
–Use trip ID# 90717
–By Phone: 800-468-5899