Guidelines for Extended or Overnight Trips

Personnel on trips authorized by Central Catholic represent the school and are considered to be under its auspices throughout the trip. Students are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible, gentlemanly manner. All pertinent regulations in this handbook will be enforced by the moderators, coaches, and chaperones. All student events and trips must be alcohol and tobacco-product-free, regardless of location.

If a student causes a serious problem or disruption, his parents will be called immediately to take the student home, regardless of the trip’s location. Students may not bring any contraband, e.g., drugs, alcohol, or tobacco, on a trip. Before the group boards the bus/plane, their bags, cases, luggage, and carry-on items may be searched. School administrators, moderators, coaches, and chaperones may search participants’ belongings and rooms at any time during the trip.

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Be sure that your name is on your luggage, clothing, and anything else of value.
Be sure that the group leader has your parents' phone number, and that your parents have the hotel’s number.
If you are on any medication or have any special medical problems, inform the group moderator in advance.
Bring warm clothing and rain gear, just in case. While a relaxed dress is permitted, most dress code stipulations still apply.
Wear comfortable shoes and clothing.
There will be plenty of walking.
• One suitcase and one small carry-on bag are permitted. Your carry-on must be small enough to fit in the overhead storage compartment.
Do not pack items in your suitcase that you will need during the bus ride. Bags will be checked in at the school and there will not be access to them until arrival at the destination.
Students may bring snacks, but no glass bottles. This privilege will be revoked if the bus is not kept clean.
Get as much sleep as possible. You will not enjoy the trip if you are overly tired.

Motorcoach

Students will ride only on the bus to which they are assigned.
When the group moderator/tour director is speaking, look forward and listen carefully to the instructions.
Be seated upon entering or returning to the bus. Chaperones must ensure everyone has returned before departure.
Remain seated at all times when the bus is moving. No exceptions! • Do not put your feet on the seats or sit on the arms of the seats.
Do not scream, yell, or throw things on/from the bus.
Glass bottles and containers are prohibited.
Keep bus, floor, and seats clean at all times. If the bus is not kept clean, you will lose privileges.
You may bring snacks, but be sensible about what and how much you eat.
Electronic devices must be small and equipped with headphones.
Cell phones must be turned off and may be used only with the permission of the trip moderator.
Do not take flash pictures on the bus, especially at night, since this could temporarily blind the driver. A few reading lights will be kept on at night for safety.
Rest stops are scheduled. The bus restroom is for emergency use only. If abused, the bus will develop an unpleasant odor, and the door will be locked.
Remain seated on the bus until it comes to a complete stop and you are instructed to exit.
Students must remain with the group at all times. You will be told if and when smaller groups may break off from the main group. Report to rendezvous points at the designated time.

Airlines

Hotel

Follow the rules of the hotel where you are staying.
Disturbances in the hotel could result in the entire group being evicted by the hotel management.
Do not talk loudly in the halls, slam doors, pound on walls, etc.
Occupy the room to which you are assigned. Under no circumstances may any student change rooms without specific permission from the group moderator.
Do not leave your floor or go anywhere else in the hotel without asking a chaperone for permission.
Do not go anywhere alone.
Do not open the windows.
Always check to make sure your room is locked. Be sure you have your keys.
Visiting between rooms will be strictly monitored. If visiting between rooms becomes a problem, this privilege will be revoked. Hotel security guards monitor the halls and the chaperones will conduct a room check.
Telephones are to be used only during wake-up. The front desk monitors telephone usage and reports it to the group moderator. Long-distance dialing from the rooms will be disconnected.
Do not take articles from the hotel rooms (towels, wash cloths, pillows, etc.). If anything is missing after check out, the loss will be reported to the school. All occupants of the room will be held responsible and will be required to pay for the missing items.
Students must be in their rooms by the 11:00 pm curfew and remain there until the specified wake-up time. If the entire group is out after 11:00 pm, curfew is 15 minutes after returning to the hotel.

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