Title: CLS1 Field Trip Request for Roosevelt Middle School

Recommendation:

I recommend that the School Board approve an educational trip for Roosevelt Community Middle School Travel Club students to travel to Toronto and Niagara Falls, Canada on 3/17/06 until 3/23/06.

Description:

The group of 45 students (20 girls and 25 boys) will travel to Canada on 3/17/06- 3/23/06 and will be chaperoned by six school board employees.  The trip will provide the students with the opportunity to participate in a drama workshop and experience the culture of Canada.  The purpose of the trip is;

• To take a guided tour of the Toronto Metropolitan Area
• To take a guided tour of Niagara Falls
• To visit the CN tower, the Skydome, the Ontario Science Center, the Royal Ontario Museum, and Casa Loma
• To participate in a drama workshop, and a theatre performance

The cost of the trip is $1067.00 per participant, which includes all travel costs, accommodations and tour fees.  The students are able to raise funds for the trip through donations.  All eligible students will have the opportunity to participate regardless of economic hardship

The benefits to the district include;

·         Broaden Student/teacher cultural, geological awareness.

·         Aspire an appreciation for other cultures.

Financial Impact:

Cost to the District is $48,015 from the internal funds of Roosevelt Middle School

For Additional Information, contact:

Ann Killets akillets@palmbeach.k12.fl.us

Rod Montgomery

George Lockhart

Attachments (list):
RMS Field Trip Request Form.doc
RMS Data Panel.doc