4700 Stonecroft Blvd2010 Spring Trip
The
Westfield Guitar Program is pleased to announce . . .
we’re heading to Myrtle Beach, SC!!! (Download Flier)
Departing: Thursday, April 22, 2010 @ 7:00 am
Returning: Sunday, April 25, 2010 @ 8:00 pm
Trip Commitment Form | Chaperone Interest Form
Cost: Approx. $600.00 per person (Subject to change depending on number of participants)
$150.00 Deposit due November 11th
Our Annual Spring Trip this school year will be to Myrtle Beach, SC for the purpose of participating in the the FiestaVal Competition being held there. Since these are group performances, all Guitar II-III and Ensemble students are expected to attend. Receiving the professional musical adjudication is the primary purpose of this trip. However, as time and planning allow, the group may attend one of the following: an IMAX show, the Myrtle Beach Aquarium, or the Alligator Farm, and the awards ceremony will be held at the Hard Rock Amusement Park. We will be staying in condos -- groups of 5 to 6 per condo unit. The exact itinerary and final total cost are subject to change.
Opportunities for the students to raise funds toward their trip will be available throughout the year beginning with the current Fruit/Cheese/ Sausage Fundraiser that runs from October 30 to November 13th. The Guitar Boosters do not front the cost of the trip. All monies are forwarded to the tour company on a planned schedule, therefore all payments by participants must be made on time and are non-refundable. Please read and sign the attached Commitment Form. All forms should be completed and returned to Mr. Hall by Wednesday, November 11th.
TRIP RULES AND REGULATIONS
- All Fairfax County Public School rules and regulations apply. At the beginning of the year all FCPS students and parents signed the FCPS Participation Policy for Extracurricular Activities and Athletic Programs. This document may be reviewed on our web site at www.westfieldguitar.org in the Forms section. Illegal substances, alcohol, and any tobacco products are strictly forbidden and chaperones will be instructed to bring any proven substance to the immediate attention of the Guitar Director for disciplinary action. There is a zero tolerance policy and the offender may be sent home (via airplane) at the expense of the student’s family.
- No student is permitted to bring beverage cans or bottles (including water) on this trip. WHS Guitar Boosters will provide water along the way. Students will be able to purchase drinks during rest breaks and bring them aboard the bus.
- Civilized behavior is expected! Students should dress, act, and speak like mature ladies and gentlemen. You represent Westfield High School Music Department, Fairfax County, VA, your parents, and most importantly, yourself and all teenagers. Be courteous, considerate and respectful of chaperones, other students and people you might meet.
- Common sense should be used including dress, public displays of affection (this includes on the bus), language and other behavior. Respect for all is the key!
- Chaperones are the eyes and ears of the director. Do not argue with chaperones about any situation! They join us because they enjoy being around young adults and enjoy the musical talents of everyone! Making this a pleasant experience for the chaperones will make it a pleasant one for you the guitar students, too.
- Promptness is important! When you are given a time and place to meet, be on time! Be where you need to be, when you need to be there and BE PREPARED.
- All medications must be registered upon departure. They will be held by chaperones on the bus.
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Due to noise levels and safety issues, boom boxes, water guns, skateboards or roller blades are not permitted. Any other items deemed a safety risk may be confiscated and held for the duration of the trip.
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Hotel boundaries and site rules will be established when we arrive. You must be within these boundaries, travel in groups of at least 3 at all times (at least one member of the group must carry a cell phone that the chaperones have the number for), and chaperones must be informed of your whereabouts at all times. At certain times, you MAY be instructed to stay within site of a chaperone.
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Appropriate disciplinary measures will be instituted at the discretion of the guitar director, which may include restriction from participating in group activities, or immediate return home at the expense of the parent/guardian without recourse or reimbursement for missed activities. Further disciplinary action may be undertaken by Westfield High School Administrators.