2015-201 2017-18 Ski Trip Jay Peak Resort, VT INFORMATION PACKET: The Basics Dates: Departing: Thursday, February 15th at ~ 7:00pm Returning: Monday, February 19th at ~ 5:00am What’s the cost? $ 540 What’s Included? • 3 days of skiing at Jay Peak Resort • 2 nights lodging at the Stateside Inn, Jay Peak Resort • 3 hearty breakfast • 1 delicious ski-club-family dinner • 2 restful nights on a bus • 3858 feet of vertical drop • At least one showing each of “Hotrod” and “Moana” • 19 “frostbite” warnings • Quality time with Mr. Langley, Mr. Yonker, and Mrs. Susa! Who’s Invited? Seniors, juniors, and sophomores who: - have participated in ski club for AT LEAST 1 year, - can safely and comfortably ski black diamond terrain at Seven Springs. - will not hurt themselves (you’re on probation, Schuler) or others, and - promise to not get in any trouble. 2015-201 2017-18 Ski Trip Jay Peak Resort, VT INFORMATION PACKET: Dates and Deadlines Monday, 11/6/17 Registration begins - Your $200.00 non-refundable deposit to Mrs. Susa (in room 122 or the English dept.) secures your spot! - We have room for 40 students. Spaces will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. When spaces are filled, we will begin a waiting list. - Disciplinary or academic records may be reviewed with an administrator, and can prohibit students from participating in the trip. Tuesday, 12/18/17 DUE: Final payment of $340 due to Mrs. Susa Parent Permission Form, Medical Information Form, and Security Form Thursday, 02/15/18 6:00pm – Luggage checks, load bus (USCHS Theater Entrance) 7:00pm – Depart USCHS for Jay Peak! (times subject to change) Monday, 02/19/18 ~ 5:00 AM – Arrive at USCHS (time subject to change) • Make checks payable to “Upper St. Clair High School.” • Return all forms and payments to Mrs. Susa in Room 122 or the English planning room. • Missing deadlines may be cause for removal from the trip without a refund. Any student found in the presence of, possessing, or using alcohol or drugs will face discipline by both the Vermont police and high school administration. If a student is found using or possessing drugs or alcohol, the student will be prohibited from participating in trip activities and parents will be responsible for providing immediate, alternate transportation home from Vermont. 2015-201 2017-18 Ski Trip Jay Peak Resort, VT INFORMATION PACKET: Tentative Itinerary Thursday, 02/15/18 6:00 pm: Arrive at high school theater parking lot for bag checks and to load bus Space is limited! You may bring a total of 3 bags: • 1 suitcase with clothing, food, etc. to go below the bus. This bag will not be available until we arrive at the hotel in Vermont on Friday morning. § 1 equipment bag, also to go below the bus. DON’T FORGET skis/board! § 1 carry on bag with the homework you will do on the bus, your current novel in English class, money, headphones, snacks. 7:00 pm! - Depart for Vermont! Do NOT be late. You WILL be left without a refund. Friday, 02/16/18: • ~ 6:00 am: Arrive at the Jay Peak Stateside Hotel, Jay, Vermont, 05859 • Check in (if possible) and enjoy the slopes at Jay Peak! • Ski Club Family Dinner at the resort! • 10:00 pm. Room check and lights-out. Saturday, 02/17/18: • 7:00 am: Breakfast (included). • 7:45 am: Depart hotel. Enjoy the slopes at Jay Peak! • Dinner on your own at the resort • Possible water park time?!?!?!?!?! • Curfew - 10:00 pm. Room check and lights-out. Sunday, 02/18/18: • 6:00 am - Check out of rooms. Breakfast (included). Clean room, prepare for room check, turn in keys, load bus * Pack a change of clothes in your carry on bag for the bus ride home. • 7:30 am - Depart hotel. Enjoy the slopes at Jay Peak! • 4:00-4:30 pm – Change clothes, begin loading busses for trip home • 5:00 pm – Depart for USC. Dinner stop on the way home! Monday, 02/19/18 (No School):! • ~ 5:00 AM Arrive at USCHS (Theater parking lot). 2015-201 2017-18 Ski Trip Jay Peak Resort, VT INFORMATION PACKET: Medical Form Student Name: ! Address: ! Student Cell Phone: ! Student E-mail:! Home Phone: ! Parent/Guardian #1 Name: Parent/Guardian #1 Cell: Parent/Guardian #2 Name: Parent/Guardian #2 Cell: Additional Emergency Contact: MEDICAL INFORMATION Insurance Carrier: ID #:! Group #: Primary Care Physician: PCP Phone #: Date of last tetanus shot: Medical conditions or allergies: Medication(s) and dosage(s) that student will carry or take on trip: 2015-201 2017-18 Ski Trip Jay Peak Resort, VT Complete and return this form to Mrs. Susa (Room 122/English) by 12/16/17. INFORMATION PACKET: Security Form & Medical Release Jay Peak Resort does not require a security deposit on hotel rooms. However, there will be an initial and final room check at this hotel. Upon the initial room check, students are to report any damages that they notice in the room. Any subsequent damages found on the final inspection may result in additional charges by the hotel. It will be the student’s responsibility to pay for these damages upon returning from Upper St. Clair. All students in that room will split the cost equally. The club will pay for the damages and the students involved will be responsible for reimbursing the club. Failure to pay for these damages will result in a removal from the club as well as a disciplinary action at USCHS. The most common causes for the security deductions include, but are not limited to: damage beyond what is considered reasonable wear and tear, extra cleaning, noise complaints/ violations, loss of keys, failure to vacate units on time, inventory loss, tampering with locked spaces, broken windows, etc. Security Agreement By my signature below, I indicate that I have read, understand, and agree to abide by the information above. If my son/daughter causes any damage or is staying in a room involved in any noise complaint resulting in a fine, my son/daughter is responsible for his/her share of the additional costs. Furthermore, if my son/daughter does not reimburse the club for damages, I agree to assume all costs to repair or replace the damaged item(s) at the hotel. Parent name: Signature: Date: Student name: Signature: Date: Medical Release By my signature below, I hereby authorize any medical treatment of my son/daughter at the nearest hospital and/or emergency clinic in the event of injury or illness while participating in the Upper St. Clair Ski Club trip to Jay Peak. I also guarantee payment of any charges incurred above and beyond the coverage of the medical insurance listed above. Parent name: Signature: Date: Student name: Signature: Date: 2015-201 2017-18 Ski Trip Jay Peak Resort, VT Complete and return this form to Mrs. Susa (Room 122/English) by 12/16/17. INFORMATION PACKET: Permission and Release Form Name of Student: By my signature below, I indicate that I do hereby allow my son/daughter to attend the Ski Club trip to Jay Peak. The Undersigned parents or guardians and student are aware that any sport or activity involves some risks, and understand that participation in the Ski Club, or travel on Ski Club trips to mountain resorts, is not required, but rather is voluntary. The Undersigned hereby consent to the participation by the student identified above ("Student") in the Ski Club activities, and assume all risks of harm arising out of this activity. In consideration of the agreement of the Ski Club and the School District to include the Student in Ski Club activities and/or travel relating to the Ski Club, the Undersigned hereby release the Ski Club, the faculty sponsors, any other sponsors or chaperones, the Upper St. Clair School District, and all current and former directors, officers, employees and agents of Upper St. Clair School District (collectively "Releasees"), from any and all claims, liabilities, demands, actions, causes of action, expenses and attorneys fees, whether for negligence or otherwise, and/or for personal injury, property damage or otherwise, arising directly or indirectly out of participation in Ski Club activities, including travel (collectively "Claims"). In further consideration of the agreement of the Ski Club and the School District to include the Student in this activity, the Undersigned also hereby agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Releasees from any Claims which any of the Undersigned cause or are involved in, and to reimburse the Releasees for any losses, damages, costs, or expenses which any Releasee may incur by reason of any such Claim. By his/her signature, the Student hereby agrees to abide by all applicable Upper St. Clair School District rules, including the “General Rules” as well as the local laws, ordinances and rules of Whiteface Mountain, Okemo Mountain, and/or the hotel. If my son/daughter fails to abide by any of these rules, he/she may be removed from the trip without being entitled to a refund. Furthermore, he/she may be subject to Upper St. Clair School District disciplinary proceedings and/or local law enforcement proceedings. Parent name: Signature: Date: Parent name: Signature: Date: Student name: Signature: Date: _______ 2015-201 2017-18 Ski Trip Jay Peak Resort, VT Complete and return this form to Mrs. Susa (Room 122/English) by 12/16/17. INFORMATION PACKET: Rules and Policies The following rules have been developed to help each student have a safe and enjoyable time. In addition to observing these rules, the student’s conduct must not be contrary to the criminal code or laws of the state of Vermont, the local governing body, or its published or posted rules and policies.