Field Trip Guide

Our goal is to give students rich, educational experiences outside the classroom that complement the regular curriculum.

IMPORTANT UPDATE: As of December, 2003, there have been new changes to the field trip requirements. These changes are not reflected here. Please check with your school office for the changes. We will try to add them to this webpage in the next couple of weeks.

2003-04 Guidelines for Student Trips:

(1) Student trips are allowed within the state of South Carolina.

(2) Student trips will be allowed out of state on a case by case basis.

(3) Student trips to major cities or major attractions will not be allowed (N.Y., Atlanta, Nashville, Washington, Orlando, Disney World, etc.)

(4) Student trips that require public transportation will not be allowed. (Chartered busses are allowed. Examples of public transportation are boats, planes, trains, etc.)

(5) Trips will be approved on a case by case basis for students, teams, or groups who qualify for school organization sponsored national or regional competition or for students, teams or groups who are invited to participate in such a major event.

(6) Should the state of alert in the U.S. increase to the highest level, all trips would be cancelled except for trips to events sanctioned by the South Carolina High School League, South Carolina Department of Education or a similar state organization, and then approved on a case by case basis. (Examples of trips likely to be approved are academic competitions, art competitions and athletic competitions held at other school sites.)

(7) Contractual arrangements for all trips must include provisions for a full refund should the district cancel the trip for any reason.

Also, remember that Mr. Mike Anthony is the administrator approving all day field trips and is the administrator who will present overnight field trips to the Board.

2003 Amended Guidelines Effective February 19

The following guidelines for student trips are in effect for the remainder of this school year:

1. Student trips are allowed within the state of South Carolina.

2. Student trips will be allowed out-of-state up to 200 miles from the school.

3. Student trips to major cities or major attractions will not be allowed. (N.Y., Atlanta, Nashville, Washington, Orlando, Disney World, etc.)

4. Student trips that require public transportation will not be allowed. (Chartered busses are allowed. Examples of public transportation are boats, planes, trains, etc.)

5. Trips will be approved on a case-by-case basis for students, teams, or groups who qualify for school organization sponsored national or regional competition or for students, teams, or groups who are invited to participate in such a major event.

6. Should the state of alert in the U.S. increase to the highest level, all trips would be cancelled except for trips to events sanctioned by the SC High School League, SC Department of Ed. or similar state organization, and then approved on a case-by-case basis. (Examples of trips likely to be approved are academic competitions, art competitions, and athletic competitions held at other school sites.)

7. Contractual arrangements for all trips must include provisions for a full refund should the district cancel the trip for any reasons.

District administrators will review these guidelines prior to the 2003-2004 school year.

Create a Field Trip Information Folder to use on your trip. Use the following tips and forms to help you prepare.

Field Trip Guidelines

Print the guidelines sheet Click here for sheet.

Field Trip Checklist

Field Trip Approval

All field trips must be approved by the school and the district office. Complete this field trip form and get it approved no later than two weeks before the trip. All trips must be approved before any information, permission slips, or monies are given or taken up.

Click here for Field Trip Request Form.

Medications

When a field trip has been planned:

Please notify Nurse Rector no later than three days prior to the trip.
Medications must be sent on field trips in their original containers and must be kept in a locked box.
A person will be designated to administer the medication and must sign a medication form when medicine is given.
This form along with medication must be returned to the clinic immediately upon arrival back at school.
All teachers are responsible to give a list of the names of students that will be going on the field trip to Nurse Rector no longer than three days prior to the field trip.

Click here for medical form.

Lunchroom Notification

The EMS Lunchroom needs a notification form no later than two weeks before a trip. Click here for Lunchroom Notification Form.

1. This form must be turned into the EMS cafeteria two weeks prior to the field trip.

2. All lunches must be prepaid.

3. Teachers must provide a cooler for milk or drinks.

4. Each homeroom teacher must provide a box for personal lunches from home. Students should bring well-marked bags and drinks. Disposable lunch bags make the trip much easier.

5. The team should copy and file this form in the Team Field Trip Information Folder to use as a reference at lunch during the trip.

Request for Bus Permit

This form must be received by Carol Fullbright at the District Office three days prior to the date the bus is needed. Click here for form.

Teacher Notification

All EMS teachers involved in the instruction of your team's children need to be informed of your trip. Fill out the notification form and duplicate a copy for all activity teachers and other special teachers. Click here for the form.

Approved Field Trips for 5th Grade

Click here for the Approved 5th Trip Grade Handout.

Field Trip Guidelines	Approved Field Trips for 5th Grade	Approved Field Trips for 6th Grade	District Trip Request Form
Permission Forms	Medications	Teacher Notification	Lunchroom Notification
Field Trip Links	Request for Bus Permit	Field Trip Checklist