Introduction

With these funds students will develop life-long memories as well as a deeper appreciation for the culture of the United
States of America. This tour is an interactive experience the many cultural and historic sites in the Washington,
DC area to support standards in English II-III, US Hist, Chemistry, Algebra II, Geometry, STEM II-III, & Physical Science.
This is an 8-day excursion which will build school spirit, camaraderie, morale, and most importantly bring to life many of
the objectives taught to 8th-11th Grade students.

Cost Analysis

The total cost of taking two buses of students and chaperones to Washington, DC is $67,459.50. We are seeking roughly half this amount to defray the costs for 110 participants from our school (102 students and 8 faculty chaperones on two buses). The costs for individual participants are as follows:

Lodging Hyatt Place $197.80
Bus Transportation - Cline Tours - $184.70
Food
  Breakfast - $14
  Lunch Groceries - $21
  7 Dinners at $15 each - $105
  Taxes & Gratuities - $50
Total Food Costs - $190

Total Cost for 1 Participant = $626.50

Group Costs
Six Flags Parking Fee - $50
Washington, DC Parking Permit - $50.00

The Experience

Our basic group itinerary is as listed below. :
Monday, May 23
  Arrive in Dulles, VA
  Check-in to Hotel
  Grocery Shopping for Lunch Supplies
  Evening Walking Tour of National Mall

Tuesday, May 24
  Smithsonian Group Exploration 1 - Natural History and National Gallery of Art 
  Tour of  American University
  US Holocaust Memorial Museum
  Pool Night 

Wednesday, May 25
  White House Tour
  Smithsonian Group Exploration 2 - Air & Space and American Indian
  Crystal City Mall Excursion
  Movie Night

Thursday, May 26
  Meet our Congressional Representative
  Tour US Capitol
  Washington National Cathedral
  Smithsonian Group Exploration 3 - American History and African American History & Culture 
  Dinner at the Cheesecake Factory

Friday, May 27
  Smithsonian National Zoo
  Arlington National Cemetery
  Smithsonian Group Exploration 4 - Portrait Gallery, African Art, and Arts & Indutries

Saturday, May 28
  Capitol Mall Monuments - Washington, Lincoln, Jefferson, King, WWII, Vietnam, Korean, 
  Six Flags America
  Return to Memphis
  

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Back Up Plan