Field Trip Reminders for DCS Teachers

Questions?
Any questions you may have can probably be answered by checking the various links on the Field Trip Info web page within WEEC's website: www.weec.dcs.edu   You may also call the center at 301-1559 and leave a message. Your call will be returned after classes are over.

Calendar
Check the calendar at www.calendar.yahoo.com/weec0304 to find available dates you may wish to visit. Remember that classes can only be scheduled Tuesday through Friday.

Session Times
The general schedule is as follows: Morning Session: 8:30-10:30, Afternoon Session: 12:00-2:00. All Day Session: 9:00-2:00.

Field Trips
• There is no restriction on the number of times a teacher may request a field trip during a school year.
• Field Trips may be scheduled for whole or half days except for K-2 students who may only be scheduled for a half day session.

Field Trip Confirmation
WEEC staff members will notify you ASAP by email and written notice of the date you are scheduled to visit, and will make the necessary bus arrangements. You may reconfirm your field trip date by checking the Online Calendar and the Bus schedule posted within the Field Trip Info page.

Safety and Liability
•Please bring your class roster/checklist and the two signed release forms per child to WEEC the day of the field trip.
• If you have students who need special accommodations please notify us at least one day prior to your visit so that we can make appropriate preparations. Please bring any pertinent medical information.
• To enhance safety pleae try to provide the appropriate number of chaperones for your class as outlined in the Visitor's Guide.

Name Tags
Each time you visit you will need to provide name tags for yourself, students, and chaperones. Please print name tags in at least 1" letters if possible so they will be easily readable from a distance.

General Info

Please remind your class not to touch or tap on the aquariums or chew gum or candy.  Before you leave the center we ask that your students help us put up any equipment we might use, and that you and your chaperones inspect the bathrooms to ensure that there are no problems!

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