Evangeline Middle School

9387 Commercial Street, New Minas, Nova Scotia, B4N 3G3

Phone (902) 681-4910 Fax (902) 681-4909

Evangeline Middle School End of Year Trip 2018-- Chaperone Information Application

Adult chaperones will be needed for the June 2018 EMS end of year trip to PEI. Chaperoning can be a fulfilling experience but it is also a big responsibility. For chaperones, this will be a working trip as well as a fun one. An ability to function with potentially little sleep or in frustrating situations with teenagers is essential. These general guidelines apply to all chaperones:

- each chaperone will be responsible for 8 to 10 students

- the School Administration will assemble a group of chaperones who can work together successfully and form a cohesive group that includes all skills necessary for the trip

- chaperoning means being responsible for other people’s children who may have different backgrounds and behavior norms than yours

- chaperones are expected to assist with trip preparation work. This may include helping to develop the itinerary, getting to know the students through band trip fundraisers, meeting with parents and students to discuss plans and concerns, and participating in all trip related meetings and functions.

- chaperones will assist and help assure the safety of students while on the trip. This may include performing head counts, being aware of special needs, dispensing medications, knowing where students are at all times, meeting regularly with school and tour staff and other chaperones to exchange information and solve problems that may arise.

- consistent with current AVRSB policy, chaperones will have to undergo child abuse registry and criminal/police records checks.

- all chaperone application forms will be forwarded to the School Administration for approval and final decision.

If you would like to be considered as a chaperone on this trip, please fill out the information below and return it to Mr. Nelson in the band room by December 15th. Thank you for your interest and all applicants will be contacted once a decision is made.

Name:______Phone Number:______

Connection to the school (staff, parent/guardian, etc.)______

Any first aid/medical training? (if so, what?):______

When did you have the required AVRSB child abuse registry and criminal records checks

completed?______

Have you chaperoned students on other trips?:______

Any other important/useful information (use back if necessary)?:______

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