By signing this permission slip, I am committing to the following guidelines:

General Information:

Students are expected to bring their own sleeping bag and pillow as well as comfortable clothes to hike in. Students and staff will leave campus at 4PM to head to Grandfather Mountain. They will stop for dinner at a restaurant so students should bring money for dinner the first night. All students will go on the hike on Thursday. While the hike is not strenuous, it is several miles so all students should bring the appropriate shoes and clothing for the hike. There will not be an option to stay back on the hike, so students should not sign up for this trip if they do not plan to hike. If a student is injured, the parent will have to drive to the campground to pick up their student. Students will camp overnight on Wednesday and Thursday night. They will pack up and head home that Friday morning.

Transportation:

Students will be either driving themselves or riding with other students. If your child is not able to drive or ride with another student, the school will provide an alternate method of transportation. Please indicate below if your student will need to ride with staff.

Behavior Expectations on the Camping Trip:

Each student must comply with all applicable school behavior guidelines and rules while participating on the overnight trip. School staff may separate any student failing to do so and may contact the parent/guardian as soon as feasible. Upon request by a school staff member, the parent/guardian must arrange to have the student picked up as directed by the staff member. If a pick up cannot be feasibly arranged, school staff may arrange for alternative transportation at the expense of the parent/guardian. Depending on the severity of the behavior, the student may also be subject to additional and subsequent disciplinary measures.

Student Eligibility for Overnight Trips

1. Student must be in good academic standing (grades 5-12).

a. Student may not be failing any classes (F1 grade – cumulative grade for the year) - grades will be checked two weeks prior to field trips/overnight trips. If student is failing any classes at that time they may not be able to attend the trip or school event.

2. Students must meet the following behavior requirements:

a. Student may not have accrued more than 10 After School Detentions during the school year for any reason

b. Student may not have more than 6 Full Day In-School Suspensions

c. Student may not have 3 or more out of school suspensions

d. Students may not have a 10-day suspension

3. Student must meet the following attendance requirements:

a. Students may not have more than 15 absences (excused and unexcused)

b. Students may not have more than 20 unexcused tardies or early dismissals

4. Permission slip must be received by the due date

- Payment must be paid on time per due dates scheduled in field trip and overnight trip information
- Students may not have any outstanding fees due – including but not limited to technology, repairs, club dues, athletic fees, etc.

No refunds will be given for students that become ineligible to attend the trip due to one of the reasons above. All final decisions regarding student participation on overnight trips are at the discretion of the administrative team.

Parental Consent for Treatment if Needed

In the event your child becomes ill or injured while attending the Bradford Preparatory School fall retreat. I give permission for a Bradford Prep staff member to take my child to the nearest medical facility or healthcare provider and have the necessary treatment administered. My signature verifies that my child is in good health and capable of participating in strenuous activities. My signature also acknowledges my acceptance and understanding of BradfordPreparatory School’s role in the medical treatment of your child. In case of emergency, I understand that every effort will be made to contact me. If I cannot be reached, I hereby give Bradford Preparatory School the permission to act on my behalf in seeking emergency treatment for my child in the event that such treatment is deemed necessary by BradfordPreparatorySchool. I hereby give permission to the medical personnel selected by Bradford Preparatory School to order x-rays, routine tests, treatment; maintain and/or releases any medical records necessary for insurance purposes as outlined under the HIPAA regulations. I absolve Bradford Preparatory School from liability in acting on my behalf in this regard. I hereby release and hold harmless Bradford Preparatory School, its officers, agents, and employees from any liability or damages, and I hereby waive all claims or causes of action against Bradford Preparatory School, its officers, agents, or independent contractors, which may result from participating in the school-sponsored trip/camp and/or the administration of medication as described above.

The school shall not be responsible or liable for any injury/accident via commercial transportation. This includes transportation via any non-school owned, leased, or operated vehicle and includes drivers who may not be employed or under control of the school.

Medications Needed on the Camping Trip

Students requiring prescription OR over-the-counter medications during the trip must have a current health assessment and medication administration form for each medication on file in order to attend the fall retreat.

Cost of Trip

I understand that signing this permission slip indicates an obligation to pay the total amount of the trip, even if the student does not attend. No refunds will be made. I understand that trip departure and return times are enforced.

Cost of Trip: $65

Financial Assistance

Parents requesting financial assistance or a payment plan must fill out the Financial Aid form here: https://4.files.edl.io/9ce5/08/11/19/205107-f983f951-6b99-4d8c-91df-0e1ee719fac2.pdf The financial aid form must be submitted to the Finance Director by 9/20 if requesting financial aid or a payment plan for the retreat.

Senior Camping Trip