NORTH ALLEGHENY JUNIOR CLASSICAL LEAGUE
PAJCL ANNUAL CONVENTION REGISTRATION
22-24 MAY 2015, PENN STATE UNIVERSITY
JANUARY 21, 2015
Dear Parents & Guardians,
The time is here for registration for the Pennsylvania Junior Classical League
Convention at Penn State University, State College, PA. The convention runs from Friday,
22 May to Sunday, 24 May 2015. Students will travel by Lenzner Motor Coach to the
convention. We will depart from NASH at 8:00 AM on Friday and will return at
approximately 4:00 PM on Sunday. Students will stay in college residence halls, two per
room, and eat in college dining facilities.
The registration fee, including room and meals on campus will be $190.00. This
price includes a PAJCL state t-shirt and the NAJCL club t-shirt. The bus will cost an
additional $50.00 (exact cost will be determined later). Students will also need a small
amount of money for lunch on Sunday.
If a registered student ends up unable to attend convention, only ONE HALF
of the PAJCL/PSU registration fee will be reimbursed if proper notification has occurred
BEFORE May 1st. If you should decide to cancel AFTER May 1st, you will NOT qualify
for ANY reimbursements.
We provide one chaperone per every ten students. Also, no students are permitted
to go off campus, and campus security is tight for the students’ safety. Still, there will be
time when students will be attending activities in pairs on their own without adults
accompanying them.
We ask that you go over the attached list of PAJCL rules with your son or daughter.
If either of you feels that the student is not responsible enough to abide by these rules and
to monitor his/her own behavior, then we request that the student not sign up for the
convention.
Most of our students have been wonderful representatives of our school. Their
behavior has been exemplary. We encourage all active members of NAJCL who can
continue in this tradition to join us for a meaningful weekend at State College. (Active
membership is determined by membership points earned throughout the year and by
grades and discipline record.) All students attending the competition are required to
participate in academic testing and in at least one area in the arts.
To register your child for the convention, complete the attached document and
return it with a check made payable to NAI by Thursday, February 5, 2015. No
exceptions will be made to this deadline. A parent or guardian must sign the
form. You will receive a packet of medical / release forms and other information after we
receive registration packets from the PAJCL leadership.
Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Magistrae Bergen, Block, Byrnes, and Ramsey
Sponsors, North Allegheny Junior Classical League
NORTH ALLEGHENY JUNIOR CLASSICAL LEAGUE
PAJCL ANNUAL CONVENTION REGISTRATION
22-24 MAY 2015, PENN STATE UNIVERSITY
PLEASE COMPLETE & RETURN THIS FORM NO LATER THAN…
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2015
NAME ______________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS ___________________________________________________________________________
PHONE # ____________________________________________________________________________
EMAIL ______________________________________________________________________________
Please CIRCLE your teacher:
Bergen
Block
Byrnes
Ramsey
Please CIRCLE your building:
NASH
NAI
CMS
IMS
MMS
Please CIRCLE your level of Latin:
AP
IV
III
II
IB
IA
Please CIRCLE your shirt size:
Small
Medium
Large
X-Large
XX-Large
The cost of the convention registration is $190.00.
Check # ________
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Please enclose a check for the balance made payable to NAI.
Nōtā Bene: Please do not pay the bus fee now; it will be determined after registration.
I give permission for my child to attend the annual PAJCL convention.
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Signature of Parent
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Date
PENNSYLVANIA
JUNIOR CLASSICAL LEAGUE
CONVENTION RULES
Registration to participate in the annual Pennsylvania Junior Classical League Convention
implies a willingness on the part of all delegates to show proper RESPECT and an attitude
of COOPERATION with all fellow delegates, sponsors, and chaperones. Our common goal is
an invigorating physical, academic, and cultural experience and competition for all. The
following rules are listed to guarantee the success of the convention and continue the
growth and stability of our statewide student organization.
1. First and foremost, this is a SCHOOL FUNCTION! ANY / ALL rules you, the student,
would normally be expected to adhere to in a school environment is also expected here.
Please use your best common sense in your decision making process.
2. Male and female delegates will be housed in SEPARATE residence halls. NO ONE of
the opposite sex is permitted entrance to the respective residence halls. The ONLY
exception to this rule is in the case of chapters holding their evening caucuses in
residence hall lounges AND they must be accompanied by their sponsor / chaperones
BEFORE entering said residence hall.
3. The operation of a motor vehicle by minors is prohibited while attending and
participating in the program.
4. The parking of staff and participant vehicles must be in accordance with University
parking regulations. (Parking permits MUST BE purchased via the PAJCL website in
advance at a cost of $25.00 per permit.)
5. At NO time during the convention will ANY delegate be permitted to leave the campus.
This means that you may NOT cross the following streets under ANY circumstances;
Atherton Avenue, Park Avenue, or College Avenue. Furthermore, delegates should NOT
be crossing University Avenue UNLESS they are going to a scheduled PAJCL venue.
6. There will be NO violence of ANY type, including sexual harassment.
7. There will be NO hazing of ANY type.
8. There will be NO bullying; verbal, physical, or cyber.
9. There will be NO theft of property regardless of owner.
10. There will be NO use of tobacco of ANY type, NO alcoholic beverages, NO illegal
drugs, and NO fireworks.
11. There will be NO misuse or damage of University property. Charges WILL be assessed
against those responsible.
12. There will be NO inappropriate use of cameras, imaging, and digital devices, especially
in showers, restrooms, or other areas where privacy is expected.
13. Residence halls WILL be locked precisely at curfew. All convention participants are to
be in their assigned rooms for bed check each night at the appointed time. Any student
delegate found outside the dormitories after curfew will be remanded by PSU security.
14. All reasonable requests given by Pennsylvania Junior Classical League officers and
administration or by sponsors and chaperones from other schools WILL be obeyed by all
delegates.
15. There will be a $75.00 charge for lost keys. This fee is set by the University and will
be paid by the person assigned to the key. There can be no deliberation on this issue. Due to
security reasons the room MUST be re-keyed immediately that weekend before the next
group arrives.
Violations of these rules WILL be dealt with seriously. Penalties may
include a call to the offending student’s parents and a request that
parents travel to Penn State IMMEDIATELY to reclaim said student.
In addition, individual chapters may be placed on PROBATION or
RESTRICTED from attendance at future conventions.