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 School Board of Clay County |
C12 - Approval of Out of County Student Travel - K-12 Academic
The School Board recognizes that field trips, when used for teaching and learning integral to the curriculum, are an educationally sound and important ingredient in the instructional program of the schools. Properly planned and executed field trips supplement and enrich classroom instruction by providing learning experiences that will enhance mastery of the curriculum standards of the State of Florida. A field trip is defined as any planned, student-travel activity which is approved as part of the district's educational program and is under the direct supervision and control of an instructional staff member or any advisor as designated by the Superintendent.
Field Trips Details
| School | Date | Destination | Group | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Cove Springs Junior | 3/14-16, 2019 | Tallahasseee, FL | 7th graders |
The value of this field trip is the first hand experience students will gain in learning about American Government. (Since the trip is being ran through an outside tour company, GCJ did not think they needed county approval. See attached letter.) |
| Green Cove Springs Junior | 5/28-31, 2019 | Washington, DC | APT 8th graders | The value of this field trip is the first hand experience students will gain in learning about American History. |
| Oakleaf Junior | 4/26/19 | Valdosta, GA | FBLA/AVID |
Students are learning the value of teamwork through collaboration, leadership, and organization structures. |
| Fleming Island High | 7/7-15, 2019 | Brevard, NC | Boys & Girls XC Teams | XC Mountain Training. We go every summer to Brevard Distance Runners Camp. |
| Keystone Heights High | 5/4/19 | Valdosta, GA | NJHS & FBLA | This field trip is an incentive trip to recognize students who, during the academic year have continually demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship service, leadership and character. |
| Middleburg High | 7/25-28, 2019 | UCF, Orlando, FL | Varsity & JV Cheerleading | Cheer Camp. |
| Oakleaf High | 4/12/19 | Orlando, Fl | FCCLA | Family Career Community Leaders of America State Leadership Conference. |
| Oakleaf High | 7/26-28, 2019 | UF, Gainesville, FL | Volleyball Program | Team Camp - to build team unity & cohesiveness, learn additional drills & work on skills. |
| Ridgeview High | 3/21-24, 2020 | New York City | Chorus | Students will be exposed to music that has been influenced by historical and world cultures. |
Field trips provide students with a window to the real world that they don't get in the classroom, and they can help students understand real-world applications to abstract concepts.
All out of county activity trips are selected, planned, evaluated, and approved or rejected in conformity with written district policy.
It is important to recognize that learning outcomes from field trips can range from cognitive to affective outcomes. Exposing students to new experiences and can increase interest and engagement in academics regardless of prior interests.
Ensure that every classroom provides a quality and rigorous instructional experience in order to elevate student outcomes.
That the Clay County School Board approve out of county student travel.
Terry Connor, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction; terrence.connor@myoneclay.net; (904) 652-3066
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April 2019 - Student Travel.pdf