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Section: J   Students
Policy Code: JFC   Field Trips
Policy:

Field Trips 


Field trips are intended to allow students experiences that provide insight and information that cannot be adequately developed through regular classroom instruction. Field trips of significant educational value are encouraged, while field trips of recreational value may be permitted at the discretion of the principal and district office.


All field trips approved by the school principal must be forwarded to the assistant superintendent and district transportation director for final approval. When requesting permission for a field trip, the teacher must state the source of payment for the field trip, the method of transportation, the commencement and termination times and dates, the number of school personnel and chaperons to attend, the method of financing adult participation, the reference to the curriculum, and any other pertinent information. A letter shall be sent to parents regarding all specifics of the field trip and asking permission for their child’s participation. No student may be allowed to leave school premises for a field trip unless a written parental permission form has been obtained. These signed forms must be kept on file at the school for one calendar year.


A ratio of one adult to every six students is required for any field trip in kindergarten through sixth grade. A ratio of one adult to every fifteen students is required for any field trip in 712 grade. No pre-school children or students from another class are allowed to go with identified group.


When attending field trips, violations of school policies/regulations will result in disciplinary action consistent with Board policy.

Principals are expected to use discretion in authorizing trips, guarding against excessive travel, extended absence from school, and excessive cost. Primary consideration shall be given to the safety and welfare of the students involved. Students will be transported in a public or chartered conveyance by duly licensed drivers in a vehicle with adequate liability insurance. 



Exhibits:

Field Trip Request Form
Field Trip Consent Form


Regulations:

References:

Original Adopted Date: 5/13/2009
Approved/Revised Date:
Status: Adopted
Record Id: 221338

  
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