Field Trips

Field trips are an important part of International Baccalaureate learning; teachers will arrange class field trips to align with the program of inquiry. Each student will be given one school t-shirt per year which they must wear on field trips. If a shirt is lost or otherwise unavailable on field trip day, the parent should get a new one in the Stearns Hall office for $8.

As part of the registration process, all parents are asked to sign a permission slip allowing their child to go on all class field trips for the year. At least ten days before any field trip, parents will be notified via e-mail explaining the destination, time of day, purpose, and transportation options. Children without signed permission slips will stay with another class during the field trip.

Parents must provide car seats – clearly labeled with the child’s name – for children under 60 lbs and for any other children requiring a car seat. Parents must indicate on the field trip permission slip that the child requires the use of a car seat.

We rely on parent chaperones to assist during field trips. Prior to the field trip, chaperones are required to:

• Have criminal background check on file at the school office
• Give a copy of their driver’s license and current auto insurance to the receptionist
• Provide a cell phone number for emergency contact.
• This information will be kept on file for two years

Additional PK/LK Field Trips rules, according to state regulations:

1. Parents can transport their own child.
2. Parents may transport other children if:

• There is a written permission from the child’s parent authorizing another parent to drive their child for this field trip.
• The driving parent has a valid Criminal Background Check with a copy in the school office.
• The vehicle is equipped with a cell phone or other communication device.
• The driving parent is certified for First Aid, and has a copy of his/her certificate in the school office.