Overnight Trips - Elementary through Upper School

Students are required to attend all Upper Elementary through Upper School trips. If a parent elects to not send their child, it will be counted as an unexcused absence(s). In case of illness, absences will be excused. The students are supervised by faculty and staff members. Some of the destinations for Upper Elementary have included state parks in Arkansas, Texas and Oklahoma. Past destinations for Middle School include Washington, D.C. and Rocky Mountain National Park. Ninth grade students have visited British Columbia for a Discovery Islands kayaking expedition, 10th grade students visit London, England and 11th and 12th grade participate in IB-oriented international trips.

Trip Requirements - Day and overnight field trips are part of the educational process. It must be stressed, however, that only those students who have demonstrated good conduct during their classes
will be permitted to attend. Parents must sign a Participant Waiver and Release for each trip which must be returned to the school prior to departure.

Proper behavior during the trip continues to be of utmost importance. Parents of any student unable to follow the given guidelines will be notified when an infraction occurs. In severe cases, the parent will be requested to pick up and/or provide transportation home for the student.