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Why Washington, DC?. Part of the 8th grade curriculumStudents gain an appreciation for our nation's heritageStudents see where the history talked about in their classes comes fromDC provides the opportunity for educational excitement. What the Trip Includes. Regular coach jet to and from BWI Airp
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1. Washington DC 2008 Gorton Junior High School
2. Why Washington, DC? Part of the 8th grade curriculum
Students gain an appreciation for our nation’s heritage
Students see where the history talked about in their classes comes from
DC provides the opportunity for educational excitement
3. What the Trip Includes Regular coach jet to and from BWI Airport
Motor coach transportation all during our stay
3 days and two night in a quality hotel… Marriot, Sheraton, Hilton, etc…
All Meals 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners.. Focus is on choice
Security at night in the hotel… Wrist bands
Professional tour guide throughout the trip
All admission fees… Mount Vernon, Imax etc…
Tip for the bus driver
Insurance
4. What New Century Tours Provides? Pre-tour planning
New Century Tour coordinator
Daily itinerary modifications
Financial handling
Security
Guards at night
Emergency ID wristbands
5. Tour Price $778.00
Deposit ($150) by October 31st
First 50 then waiting list
May pay at once or through New Century Tours’ payment plan
MC/VISA… Total will be charged unless “Deposit Amount” is indicated
6. Refunds and Cancelation You will be automatically enrolled in the full refund guarantee program costing and additional $100 unless you option out by checking off the box on the back of the application!!
Cancellation without this program will result in lost money depending on how soon you cancelled. The refund program protects all monies except the $100 cost of the program
7. Correspondence You will receive only two correspondence from New Century Tours
The initial letter – with payment coupons and envelops
A final letter stating and final balance that may be due
8. Dress & Spending Money Dress casual, check the weather (rain gear)
They’ll spend as much as you give them!!!
Snacks? Batteries for camera’s?? Film??
Comfortable shoes/sneakers.. Avoid flip flops
9. Our Policies Students will be chaperoned in groups of 10-12 students.
Some exceptions include eating situations, when in hotel, Smithsonian, shopping.
Security will alert chaperones to any problem
Inappropriate behavior will result in a student being sent home at the parents expense. (Note: behavior while on tour policy is on the back of the application.)
10. Room Selection Students are assignment 4 per room
Every effort is made to room students with at least one friend
No co-ed rooms
11. Who Can Go!!!! Students who are in excellent physical health
Students who are looking for an educational experience
Students who have demonstrated good citizenship at Gorton
Students who are not having academic difficulties
Trustworthy 8th graders
Enthusiastic, cooperative students
12. Today!!! Application Letter – Fill out and sent with your deposit to New Century Tours in Annapolis Maryland.
Do not order the T-Shirt – The Gorton PTO will be providing the T-Shirts
Be sure to check the box on the back of the application if you choose to opt out of the refund cancellation insurance
13. Today!! Permission Slip – Fill out and return to school….. Mr. Hewes in room 210
Medical Release Form – Fill out and return to school…. Mr. Hewes in room 210 as soon as possible! (Note: Medical Release Form requires that the parent’s signature be notarized.)