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EASTON AREA
SCHOOL DISTRICT
No. 121
SECTION:
PROGRAMS
TITLE:
FIELD TRIPS
ADOPTED:
May 17, 2007
REVISED:
121. FIELD TRIPS
1.
Purpose
SC 1361
The Board recognizes that field trips, when used for teaching and learning integral to
the curriculum, are an educationally sound and important component of the
instructional program of the schools. Properly planned and executed field trips can:
1.
Supplement and enrich classroom learning by providing educational experiences
in an environment outside the schools.
2.
Arouse new interests among students.
3.
Help students relate academic learning to the reality of the world outside of
school.
4.
Introduce community resources, such as natural, cultural, industrial, commercial,
governmental, and educational.
5.
Afford students the opportunity to study real things and real processes in their
actual environment.
2.
Definition
For purposes of this policy, a field trip shall be defined as any trip by students away
from school premises that is an integral part of approved planned instruction, is
conducted as a first-hand educational experience not available in the classroom, and
is supervised by a teacher or district employee.
3.
Authority
SC 517, 1361
The Board shall approve annually a list of potential field trips. All proposed field
trips not listed must be approved individually by the Board.
Students on field trips remain under the supervision and responsibility of this Board
and are subject to its rules and regulations.
The Board does not endorse, support nor assume responsibility in any way for any
district staff member who takes students on trips not approved by the Board or
Superintendent. No staff member may solicit district students for such trips within
district facilities or on district grounds without Board permission.
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4.
Delegation of
Responsibility
The Superintendent or designee shall prepare and implement procedures for the
operation of field trips.
5.
Guidelines
Field trips shall be governed by guidelines which ensure that:
1.
The safety and well-being of students will be protected at all times.
2.
Parental permission is sought and obtained before any student may participate.
3.
The principal approves the purpose, itinerary and duration of each proposed trip.
4.
Each field trip is properly planned, integrated with the curriculum, and followed
up by appropriate activities that enhance its value.
5.
The effectiveness of field trip activities is monitored and evaluated continuously.
6.
Teachers are allowed flexibility and innovation in planning field trips.
7.
No field trip will be approved unless it contributes to the achievement of
specified instructional objectives.
School Code
517, 1361