Fort Thomas Independent Schools

Chaperone & Volunteer Training

2007

Welcome to Washington, DC Field Trips Are A

Fort Thomas Tradition

Tied To Curriculum

Educational Experience

General Expectations for Students

Be Courteous Pleasant Obey directions

Teachers Bus Drivers Tour Guides Hotel Employees YOU

General Rules Refrain From:

Smoking Profane Language Illegal drugs Alcohol

Be On Time Remain With Group At ALL Times Respect All Individuals:

Gender Ethnic Background Religion Disability Race

Hotel Etiquette Be Respectful Of

Other Guests Use Cell Phones,

Not Hotel Phones Dress

Appropriately Outside Rooms

Follow Curfew Rules

Restaurant Manners Display Best Manners

Remain In Lines

Monitor Voice Volume

Avoid Pushing And Shoving

Attire School Function

Student Dress Code To Be Addressed

No Jeans

Definition of Chaperone Chaperone Refers To All Parents,

Volunteers, And Official Chaperones

Same Expectations - Faculty & Staff

Board Policy

Chaperone Expectations

Supervise ALL Students, Not Just Your Child

Stop Harassment, Sexual Activity, Inappropriate Conduct

Inform Faculty Member In Charge Ask Person Not Affiliated With Fort

Thomas To Stop Inappropriate Activity

Additional Expectations Refrain From Use Of Alcohol Or

Controlled Substances Begins When Group Leaves School

And Stops Upon Return Remain With Group Exceptions:

On Your Own Notify Faculty In Charge

Consequences

May Be Asked to Return to Fort Thomas At Own Expense

Student – School Discipline Code

Chaperone - May Forfeit Future Chaperoning Privileges

General Supervision All Students and

Adults Are Under Supervision Of School Personnel Assigned To Trip

Decisions Of Administrator Will Be Final

Final Statement Mature Conduct Expected Of

Everyone Confident You Accept This

Responsibility Expect This To Be An Enjoyable,

Educational Trip Your Participation Is Appreciated

REMEMBER Everyone Is Representing The Fort

Thomas Schools

Maintain Positive Image: Academics Extracurricular Activities Athletics Tradition