RULES,
REGULATIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS
All
Minnesota State High School and Cannon Falls High School rules apply and any
infraction of rules will result in disciplinary action. This tour is an extension of our
classes. Therefore all school policies,
rules, regulations are in effect throughout the whole trip.
You
will be responsible for the consequences of any Federal, State and/or Local
law/ ordinance, which you may violate.
There
will be no use or consumption or purchase of intoxicating beverages, drugs, or
tobacco. Participants will not have alcohol, drug paraphernalia, or tobacco in
their possession, neither will they enter a bar or liquor store. Any student
suspected of violating this guideline will have their possessions searched.
There
will be no participation in intimate sexual acts.
Stealing/shoplifting
will result in the immediate return of the offender to his/her home and further
disciplinary action. This includes hotel towels, bibles, telephone books,
etc. You could be arrested for stealing
“souvenirs”.
You
are not to be the driver of any vehicle nor are you to be a passenger in any
vehicle other than the transportation secured by the chaperones or director of
this trip.
There
will be a meeting each evening to discuss the agenda for the next day. Attendance is mandatory.
Be
courteous to chaperones. Absolutely no disrespect will be tolerated. They have
a job to do, accept their judgement calls.
Be courteous to bus drivers and hotel staff. Treat them with respect.
Please be courteous and show consideration to everyone on the trip.
Don't
use inappropriate language. It reflects very poorly on the individual and
group.
Doors are wide open when members of
the opposite sex are in your rooms. No members of opposite sex in rooms after
curfew. It is wise to go to bed after room check. The trip is rigorous and
requires a full night's rest by all. No
persons other than the Cannon Falls contingency are allowed in your rooms.
For
your safety and protection, you are to be with three or more students at all
times. Do not wander off by yourself. You are inviting trouble. You are not to participate in any activities
which mi9ght endanger your safety or the safety of another individual. No student is to leave the group or the area
the group is in without the permission of the director.
Play
cards/games only on the bus or in rooms.
When
curfew is set, each student is to be in his/her assigned room at the designated
time. Curfew is 11:00 p.m. in room with the door closed unless the group gets
back from an activity later than 11:00 and the time will be announced at that
time. No errands after 11:00 p.m.
Lights out at 11:30 p.m. No one is
allowed in the hallways, hotel lobby, or visiting other rooms after 11:00 p.m. No
boom-boxes or blasters will be allowed on the trip. Walk-mans and CD players
with headsets will be allowed. The buses are equipped with VCR's and cassette players. Tapes are to be G, PG or
PG-13 only.
Rooms
are to be kept orderly. Messes take
time to clean up. The vandalizing of any room will result in disciplinary
action.
No leaving the hotel unless a
chaperone or the whole group is going.
Caution is advised in consorting with strangers. DO NOT tell anyone your hotel/room
number. This is asking for trouble.
Obey
all rules set up by the hotel management concerning the pool use.
Wake up calls will be made 1 hour prior to departure. Be
10 minutes early to the departure time.
Keep
chaperones and instructor informed of any concerns or problems. If you run out of $$$$, the chaperones and
instructor will loan you enough to get you through the trip. Budget.
If
you feel sick, let a chaperone know right away. A first aid kit will be available on the bus. If you have prescription
medication, make sure you have enough for the trip. It is a good idea to take
along a written prescription in case of loss of medication. Bring your own
aspirin, etc. if you get motion sickness, dramamine is suggested.
Bring
one suitcase and one carry on or backpack.
Toiletries should be in you carry-on bag.
Bring
a pillow and blanket for the bus trip.
Each
student needs to bring at least $75-$100 for food. Bring more if you are going
to buy extra film, batteries, snacks, and souvenirs.
A
sewing kit is available.
Traveler's
checks are a good idea.
Clothing for trip
Please
bring nice jeans and slacks. Faded
jeans and jeans with holes in them will not be allowed. It will be too cold for shorts unless it is
around the hotel. Make sure they look
presentable. Bring a jacket or
sweatshirt. Rain gear and umbrellas are
a good idea. Nice t‑shirts, no
beer, cigarette advertisement or obscenity will be allowed. Bathrobes are fine. No half shirts, featuring the belly button
will be allowed. You will need one/two
dressy outfits for the trip.
Semi-dressy is OK for the clinic.
Bring a swimsuit. Remember how
you look not only reflects on you as an individual but on the whole group.
Those
who travel LIGHT, travel RIGHT. Don’t pack
too much. Try to plan each day’s
wardrobe. Don’t be afraid to wear some
items twice. Underwear-change daily………
Leave valuables at home.
Label your "stuff", cameras, suitcases,
headphones with school name, name, phone number and address. Use large letters and mark your belongings
clearly so that they can be easily identified.
Bring
stamps if you intend to send postcards.
Carry
billfolds and purses in front. Fanny packs instead of purses are a good idea.
Chaperones will hold on to extra cash for you if you have a problem of not
budgeting or are in fear of losing it.
The
school is responsible for loading the bus.
It will be each person’s responsibility to get belongings to the bus and
possibly load them.
Be
prompt for any departure; don’t keep the whole group waiting.
You
must ride on the same bus at all times, unless given special permission by the
Director. The Director will designate
Chaperone(s) to take attendance on each bus before every departure.
Upon
arrival at all stops, stay seated on the bus until instructions are given,
tickets distributed, etc. This will
save time and confusion.
Keep
noise and movement to a minimum. Stay
in your seat. DO NOT sit in the aisle
or on the arms or backs of seats.
Remember, not everyone wants to hear what you are saying.
If
riding on the bus during the night, there will be a designated quiet time if
appropriate.
Keep
the buses clean and neat. Do not damage
the buses in any way. They are our home
for four days. Food and drink may be consumed while traveling as long as the
trash hits the trashcan. These are nice
buses, and we want to return them in the same condition.
Keep
the noise levels down on the bus. The bus drivers need to be able to
concentrate on what they are doing without distractions.
Use
the restrooms on the bus for emergencies only. The bus is going to make stops
along the way.
The
hotel has other guests so keep the noise level at a minimum.
The
phones will be shut off for long distance. You will have to use a lobby phone
if you call long distance. Leave the hotel number with your parents if they
need to call you in an emergency. The school will have this number also. The
phones will be hooked up to call other rooms. No phone calls after midnight.
Everyone needs to sleep.
You
are not to participate in any activities, which might endanger your safety or
the safety of another individual.
Keep
your room locked if you are not in it. Trust no one. Things can be lifted in a
split second. Rooms are to be locked while you are sleeping. Chaperones will announce
their names outside your door so that you know it is not a stranger trying to
get in. Keep track of the key, one person in the room in charge.
The
hotel has a security guard on duty.
Chaperones will be on duty all night long.
The Director has all of the medical information with
her on the trip. However, it is a good
idea for you to carry your medical insurance card numbers in case of emergency.
A serious infringement of these guidelines may result in
the student being sent home on the first available (direct) flight. After a conference with the parents and/or
guardians, a final decision concerning the matter will be made by the director
and the school administrator. The
expense of this procedure is taken care of by the parents and/or guardians.
(Please return
this contract to the director.)
FOR THE
PARENTS
In
consideration of the opportunity for my son/daughter to participate and fully
recognizing that such an undertaking involves an element of risk, we (I) the
parent(s)/guardian(s) assume all risks and hazards incidental to such
participation and do hereby release, absolve, indemnify, and agree to hold
harmless Cannon Falls Schools, the chaperones, directors and persons
transporting the student to and/or from these activities. Neither the Cannon Falls Schools nor any of
the said persons shall be held financially responsible for any stolen personal
property, injury, illness, or death incurred as a direct of indirect result of
this activity.
I understand
that during this trip, my son/daughter will have free time for meals and
shopping at which time he/she will not be under direct supervision of the
director or chaperones.
I understand
that my child is responsible for his/her own behavior and is expected to act in
a manner befitting one who is representing CFHS.
It is
expressly understood that in the event the students becomes involved in any
activity which would involve some type of punitive action, the directors have
the discretion of sending the student home at the parent’s/guardian’s
expense. I further understand that the
director will contact me before taking such action.
It is
understood that the itinerary may change as circumstances dictate. Occurrences may happen beyond the director’s
control like bad weather, breakdowns, delays, etc.
My child and I
have read the above listed statements and affix our names giving agreement to
these guidelines.
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Student
Contract
I have read
the statements above and hereby agree to follow these guidelines. I further agree that I am responsible for my
own behavior and will accept the disciplinary consequences for any prohibited
and/or illegal action in which I am involved.
____________________________________________________Student
signature
Parent/Guardian
Contract
I (we) as
parent/guardian have read the above statements and agree with them. We/I accept
the financial responsibility for my (our) child should the need arise.
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Parent/Guardian signature