Parents and Students,
The following information is meant to serve as an overview of the trip we are taking to perform at the Southern Star Music Festival in Atlanta, GA. We are leaving via charter bus on Thursday April 4th at 7am and will be returning Sunday April 7th around 5pm.
First it is important for students and chaperones to understand that the rules and regulations set by Wise County School District apply at all times during this trip. Think through any decision you make in regards to behavior and activities. All all times during the trip you are representing Central High School and Wise County. This includes how you behave in the hotel rooms. I expect everyone to act with the Pride and Professionalism we come to expect from our students.
WHAT DO I BRING?
-casual clothes for four days.
-concert black dress clothes for the performance.
-YOUR INSTRUMENT (percussion all mallets needed, woodwinds bring extra reeds)
-Your performance music and folder.
-enough spending money for four days. Breakfast is provided everyday, you also get ONE meal ticket for one meal in Six Flags. Plan to pay for at least one meal per day on the trip.
-any toiletries/personal items for a four day trip including any medications you may need regularly.
-a good attitude and sense of accountability. This trip is going to be alot of fun, just remember that YOU are accountable for your choices and behavior.
CHAPERONESAND GROUPS
We do have chaperones attending this trip, it is expected that students provide them the same respect you would give to Wise County School teachers or your own parents. We would not be able to take this trip if it weren't for their willingness to attend. If a chaperone gives you instructions, do not question their authority or decision making. JUST DO IT. While at any of the trip events make sure you are near a chaperone. They are there to have fun with you just like everyone else. They can also help you if any problems arise.
One very important rule throughout the entirety of this trip is DO NOT GO ANYWHERE ALONE. Even if it is a quick trip to the restroom ask a friend to go with you. Always stay in groups and stay near a chaperone leading the group. This is for your safety, Atlanta is a very large city with a high crime rate. So always stay in a group and look out for each other to make sure you don't lose anyone.
AGENDA
THURSDAY APRIL 4TH
7am=Depart Central HS for Atlanta. We
will stop for lunch at some point on the way.
12pm=check into hotel
12:30pm=leave hotel for Atlanta Aquarium
1pm-4pm=Atlanta Aquarium
4pm-5pm=Dinner (location TBA)
5:30-7:30=Coca-Cola Museum
8pm=Return to hotel
10pm=Lights Out
FRIDAY APRIL 5TH
9am=Wake up and eat breakfast at hotel
10am=depart for Six Flags
10:30am-2pm=Six Flags Park. Eat lunch in
the park. DO NOT over eat, remember you have a performance later that day.
2pm=Report back to bus to return to
hotel
2:30pm-3:30pm=get dressed for
performance
3:30pm=Report Time for Festival
performance
4:30pm=Southern Star Music Festival
Performance
5pm-6:30pm=Dinner
7pm-10pm(ish)=Atlanta Braves vs. Chicago Cubs
10:30pm=Return to hotel
11pm=Lights out
SATURDAY APRIL 6TH
10am=Wake up and eat breakfast at hotel
11am=Depart hotel for Six Flags
11:30am-6:30pm=Six Flags Park. Eat lunch
and dinner in Park
7pm=Southern Star Music Festival Award Ceremony at Southern Star Ampitheatre in Park
8pm=Return to hotel
10pm=Lights out
SUNDAY APRIL 7TH
9amam=Wake up and eat breakfast at hotel
10am=Check out of hotel and return to
Wise, VA (we will stop for lunch on the way)
5pm=Return to Central HS for parent
pickup
**ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND SUBJECT
TO CHANGE DEPENDING ON WEATHER, TRAVEL TIME, ETC***
If there are any questions about the agenda, policies, procedures, etc. please contact Mr. Brown
