Ashland Contract

Ashland Contract

April 1, 2015

Dear Students and Guardians,

I am writing you this Letter of Understanding in anticipation of one of middle school’s great experiences: Ashland. Field trips are an extension of our academic program. When our students leave campus to go on a field trip they are ambassadors from our school, so we wish to send them as the very best they can be. Eighth grade students attend a two - three day field trip to the Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, Oregon. This trip is a privilege and not mandatory, though school attendance still is.

If, for any reason, your student has shown poor attendance, unacceptable behavior or inadequate academic habits, they may very likely be asked to stay at school during this trip.

Specific Criteria for attending Ashland includes but is not limited to:

·       Meeting ALL Night of the Notables deadlines

·       Having ZERO missing assignments the day we depart (May 25th)

·       Having had NO MORE THAN 5 late assignments starting April 1st

·       No significant behavioral incidents between April 1st and May 25^th. A significant behavioral incident is one resulting in a suspension.

·       Submitting this form, signed and dated by April 6^th

Unacceptable behavior includes but is not limited to:

Plagiarism, Cheating, Lying, Defiance, Teasing, Physical aggression, Intimidation, Threats or Exclusion

Learning the importance of deadlines is an integral part of growing up. It is our belief that holding students accountable to the work they are assigned is an essential part of what makes Cascade Heights an excellent learning community.

Ashland is an academic experience, but students who are not demonstrating acceptable academic readiness will remain at school during the rest of the class’ absence. They will work to get caught up on missing assignments.

Please sign today's Letter of Understanding to confirm that you have read and understand the information above.

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Tentative Ashland Schedule

Monday

            12:00 – Meet at school and load cars

            12:30 – Drive to Ashland

            4:00 – Dinner and recreation at the lake in Eugene

            7:00 – Arrive in Ashland and check in to rooms

Tuesday

7:30 – Wake up and breakfast in the dining hall

10:30 – Exploring Design Workshop

12:00 – Lunch in the dining hall

1:30 – Much Ado About Nothing (Business Casual)

5:00 – Dinner in the dining hall

6:30 – Return to dorm to get ready for evening show

8:00 – Guys and Dolls (Formal)

Wednesday

            7:30 – Wake up and breakfast in the dining hall

9:30 – Workshop

11:30 – Lunch in the dining hall

12:30 – Prologue

1:30 – Secret Love in Peach Blossom (Business Casual)

3:30 – Load cars and head for home

9:00 – Arrive at Cascade