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 School Board of Clay County |
C13 - 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Junior | 5/4/2019 | Valdosta, GA | Chorus/Band |
Students will hear quality musicians in a semi-professional setting. |
| Oakleaf Junior | 8/24-25, 2018 | Orlando, FL | FFA |
This trip will help students with leadership skills and they will work with students from all over Florida. |
| Clay High | 10/20/18 | South Effingham HS, Ga | NJROTC | To participate in a NJROTC rifle markmanship competition. |
| Clay High | 9/7-8, 2018 | Cairo HS, GA | NJROTC |
Competition in markmanship, athletics, academics, and drone techniques. |
| Clay High | 12/20-22, 2018 | Seiverville, Tn | Wrestling | Compete with the best teams on a regional basis and expose athletes to college coaches. |
| Clay High | Dec, 2018 | Orlando, FL | Chorus | Perform with select singers and professional orchestra. |
| Fleming Island High | 1/17-20, 2019 | Nassau, Bahamas | Hospitality & Tourism Academy | Students will have the opportunity to experience various aspects of the cruise industry with behind the scenes tours. |
| Keystone Heights High | 10/17/18 | Moultrie, GA | FFA | Sunbelt Ag Expo |
| Keystone Heights High | 10/23-27, 2018 | Indianapolis, IN | FFA | National FFA Convention |
| Keystone Heights High | 6/10-14, 2019 | Orlando, FL | FFA | State FFA Convention |
| Keystone Heights High | 8/24-25, 2018 | Orlando, FL | FFA | FFA Chapter Presidents Conference |
| Keystone Heights High | 11/8-9, 2018 | Perry, FL | FFA | State Forestry Contest |
| Middleburg High | 9/27-29, 2018 | UNF | Chorus |
Students to learn and perform with other students in the area. |
| Middleburg High | 10/12-13, 2018 | Stetson University, Deland, FL | Chorus | Students to learn and perform with other students in the state. |
| Middleburg High | 10/23-27, 2018 | Indianapolis, IN | FFA | Students will attend leadership conferences which allow them to be trained and help our chapter. |
| Middleburg High | 8/24-25, 2018 | Orlando, FL | FFA | FFA Chapter Presidents Conference |
| Middleburg High | 10/17/18 | Moultrie, GA | FFA | FFA Ag Expo |
| Middleburg High | 9/7-8, 2018 | Ocala, FL | Girls Cross Country | Cross Country Meet |
| Oakleaf High | 10/21-27, 2018 | Indianapolis, IN | FFA |
National FFA Convention |
| Oakleaf High | 8/24-25, 2018 | Orlando, FL | FFA | FFA Chapter Presidents Conference |
| Oakleaf High | 6/10-14, 2019 | Orlando, FL | FFA | State FFA Convention |
| Oakleaf High | 3/14-16, 2019 | Orlando, FL | Spanish | Florida State Spanish Conference |
| Ridgeview High | 9/8/18 | Cairo HS, GA | NJROTC | Competition in markmanship, athletics, academics, and drone techniques. |
| Ridgeview High | 9/13-14, 2018 | Camp Blanding | NJROTC | To participate in orienteering training course. |
| Ridgeview High | 4/12-15, 2019 | Orlando, FL | FCCLA | State Competition with other FCCLA members from Florida. |
| Lake Asbury Junior High | 1/10-11, 2019 | Tampa, FL | Chorus | All-State Chorus Performance |
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, Chief of Secondary Education; terrence.connor@myoneclay.net; (904) 652-3066
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Sept 2018 - Student Travel.pdf