May 22-25, 2014

Washington D.C.

&New York City

WORLD STRIDESWorld strides has led student educational tour groups for over 40 years.Tour leaders and night chaperones go through background checks with the company and are employees of World Strides. Bus drivers are contracted out but still background checked.They have scheduled an exciting tour of Washington D.C. and New York City for our 8th graders.This is to be an educational tour that will enhance their historical knowledge.

WHAT’S INCLUDEDROUNDTRIP AIRFARE HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS – SHERATON TOWERS HOTEL IN MIDTOWN MANHATTANALL MEALSALL ADMISSION FEESLIABILITY AND ACCIDENT INSURANCEFIELD JOURNALSCOURSE LEADERNIGHT CHAPERONES IN HOTELONLINE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES24 HOUR EMERGENCY SUPPORTSIGHTSEEING TRANSPORTATION

CHAPERONESBlalack teachers and staffonly

Absences are considered school activities

Typically get a group between 30-50 students After 50 paid students, waitlist created.

PLACES TO VISIT D.C.PLACES TO VISIT D.C.Lincoln MemorialVietnam Veterans MemorialKorean MemorialMount VernonWWII MemorialWashington MonumentSmithsonian InstitutionNational ArchivesJefferson Memorial Iwo Jima MemorialWhite House Picture StopArlington National CemeteryCapitol Grounds Tour

PLACES TO VISIT NYCPLACES TO VISIT NYC

Statue Of LibertyEllis IslandRockefeller CenterWall Street And Financial DistrictGround ZeroSouth Street SeaportSt. Patrick’s CathedralTimes SquareAttend A Theatre Event

Activities• We would have activities at most stops

to keep the learning atmosphere going.• Twitter feed - BMSNYC

ELIGIBILITY STANDARDSStudent who meet the following eligibility standards are responsible for all trip payments.Payment plans are available.

Scholarships available by checking at: www.worldstrides.org/scholarships

ELIGIBILITY STANDARDSStudent who meet the following eligibility standards are responsible for all trip payments.

Academic Behavior Attendance

ACADEMIC STANDARDS FOR ELIGIBILITY

Students must exhibit strong academic standing during first semester.

Pass all classes during the first semester.

Students ask teachers for what they will miss during the trip and complete all assignments before we leave.

DISCIPLINARY STANDARDS FOR ELIGIBILITY

Students must exhibit exemplary citizenship throughout the school year.No DAEP placements/suspensions.No multiple ISS assignments, Step 4’s. or Step 5.All decisions regarding removal from the final trip roster are the decision of the Blalack administration and cannot be appealed.

ATTENDANCE STANDARDS

Students must comply with compulsory attendance law and Blalack attendance reporting guidelines.Must meet 90% compulsory attendance law.All absences must be verified.

COST• Total cost for all inclusive 4 Days/3

Nights in NEW YORK and D.C.

$2191(includes Full Refund Package)

• Payments would be spread out monthly and would be due by

March 8, 2014

Payment Options1. Pay one lump sum of $2191 after securing

your spot with a $49 deposit.

2. Select EZ pay installment and have them debit your checking account until March 8, 2014 with no late/handling fees.

3. Pay monthly installments on your own. *With this option, you have a $6 monthly

handling fee + a late fee of $15 would apply should the payment be late.

Register by:May 3, 2013

• Payment/Registration Steps:• Secure your spot with $99 (this goes to trip

cost)

• Online at www.worldstrides.org OR call 800-468-5899 and use trip ID# 90717

• Select the Full Refund Program

– So if your child gets sick, family emergency, or kicked off the trip for eligibility reasons, you don’t lose all your money.

Fundraisers

2 Applebee’s breakfastVolleyball, basketball concessionsStudent Vs. Teacher Volleyball and basketball games

On your own:FLAG scholarship through World StridesGift of Education letter to send outEarning Money Flyer to send out

WHILE TRAVELING…Expectations while on the trip:

Appropriate Blalack dress code will be enforcedAppropriate Blalack behavior will be enforced –students not acting appropriately or students not following directions from an adult can and will be sent home at parent’s expense

To Register

•Online at:– www.worldstrides.org–Use trip ID# 90717

–By Phone: 800-468-5899