Agenda Plus
School Board of Clay County
December 6, 2018 - Regular School Board Meeting
Title
C9 - Approval of Out of County Student Travel - K-12 Academic
Description

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
Clay High 11/13/18 Kings Bay, GA NJROTC To expose cadets to the life style, education, and technology of the US Navy Submarine Force.
Keystone Heights High 12/14-15, 2018 Ft. Benning, GA Army ROTC Visit Ft. Benning National Infantry Museum and will learn American and military history, patriotism, values and citizenship.  Visit Ft. Benning Airborne School.
Middleburg High 11/29-12/3, 2018 FSU, Tallahassee, FL Band FSU Band Conference - opportunity to collaborate with other musicians in the tri-state area.
Middleburg High 1/9-13, 2019 Tampa, FL Band Opportunity to collaborate with other musicians within the State of Florida to perform together.
Oakleaf High 11/8-9, 2018 Perry, FL FFA Forestry Competition Team
Orange Park High 12/27-28, 2018 EPCOT, Orlando, FL Chorus Students will perform in a mass choir with professional singers and full orchestra at the Disney Candlelight Processional.  
Orange Park High 11/16-18, 2018 Tampa, FL Band

To perform and watch other bands perform in a constructively critical musical environment.

Orange Park High 10/20/18 Valdosta, GA Band To perform, watch and learn in a constructively critical musical environment. 
         
Gap Analysis

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.

Previous Outcomes

All out of county activity trips are selected, planned, evaluated, and approved or rejected in conformity with written district policy.

Expected Outcomes

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.

Strategic Plan Goal

Ensure that every classroom provides a quality and rigorous instructional experience in order to elevate student outcomes.

Recommendation

That the Clay County School Board approve out of county student travel.   

Contact
Terry Connor, Chief of Secondary Education; terrence.connor@myoneclay.net; (904) 652-3066
Financial Impact
None
Review Comments
Attachments
Dec 2018 - Student Travel.pdf