Platteville High School
Music Department
Travel Handbook
Nashville, Tennessee
April 9-13, 2015
Chaperones:
Amelia Armstrong
Nancy Fairchild
Dan Fairchild
Terry Dillon
Martha Schaefer
ReNah Reuter
Sue Musarra
Amanda Cooper
Owen Strizic
Zack Armstrong
Tud Bowden
Dan Flesch
Theresa Kaiser
Chris Lange
Tami Wall-Feyen
Mitzi Herber
Our Hotel
Drury Plaza Hotel
1874 W. McEwen Drive
Franklin, TN 37067
(615) 771-6778
Should you need to contact your child in an EMERGENCY,
call the front desk of the hotel
and ask for Amelia Armstrong,
or call the school cell phones at
(608) 732-9082 Mrs. Armstrong
(608) 732-9085 Mr. Strizic
(608) 732-9087 Mrs. Fairchild.
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Our Itinerary
(All meals in Nashville are included. All meals en-route are on-your-own.)
Thursday, April 9, 2015 Bus Dress Code
6:30 AM
All students traveling to Nashville arrive at PHS via
entrance N2. All student vehicles must be parked in the
east teacher lot. Student check-in and luggage checks.
7:00 AM
Two 56 passenger motorcoaches arrive at Platteville
High School, 710 E. Madison, Platteville, WI 53818
(608-342-4020) for loading.
8:00 AM
Depart from Platteville High School on first class, airconditioned, DVD equipped MOTORCOACHES
provided by LAMERS. Rest stops and meals on your
own en route at the Director’s discretion.
10:00 PM:
Arrive in the Nashville area; meet your TOUR
MANAGER at the hotel. Check in. PRIVATE
NIGHTTIME HOTEL SECURITY.
11:00 PM:
Chaperone Room Checks; Lights Out/Electronics Off.
Friday, April 10, 2015 Dress Code-Business Casual
7:30 AM:
DELUXE CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST at the hotel
8:30 AM:
Load motor coaches; depart for The Hermitage.
9:00 AM:
Tour the Hermitage, Andrew Jackson’s prosperous farm.
11:00 AM:
Load motor coaches; depart for the General Jackson
Showboat.
11:30 AM:
Arrive at General Jackson Showboat. Enjoy your lunch
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and entertainment cruise on the Cumberland River.
2:00 PM:
Disembark; load motor coaches. Depart for the hotel to
freshen up for the evening.
3:30 PM:
4:00 PM:
BUS ONE departs for Hard Rock Café
BUS ONE enjoys a group dinner
4:15 PM:
5:00 PM:
BUS TWO departs for Santa Fe Cattlemen’s Club
BUS TWO enjoys a group dinner
6:15 PM:
Both groups meet at the Grand Ole Opry
7:00 PM:
Enjoy a performance at the Grand Ole Opry
10:00 PM:
After the performance, depart for the hotel.
11:00 PM:
Chaperone Room Checks; Lights Out/Electronics Off.
Saturday, April 11, 2015 Dress Code- Concert Dress
8:00 AM:
DELUXE CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST at the hotel
9:00 AM:
Load motor coaches; depart for Belmont University.
10:00 AM:
Arrive at Belmont University. Self-guided campus tour.
11:00 AM:
PHS Concert Band clinic with Dr. Barry Kraus
12:00 PM:
PHS Orchestra clinic with Dr. Robert Gregg
1:00 PM:
PHS Choirs clinic with Dr. Jane Warren
11:45 AM: Box lunches delivered to campus. Eat when you are not
performing.
2:10 PM:
Load motor coaches; depart for Country Music Hall of
Fame.
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2:30 PM:
Self-guided tour of Country Music Hall of Fame
5:15 PM:
5:45 PM:
BUS TWO departs for Hard Rock Café
BUS TWO enjoys a group dinner
5:30 PM:
6:00 PM:
BUS ONE departs for Santa Fe Cattlemen’s Club
BUS ONE enjoys a group dinner
7:30 PM:
Load motor coaches; depart for the Tennessee
Performing Arts Center
8:00 PM:
Enjoy Pirates of Penzance, performed by the Tennessee
Opera.
10:30 PM:
Load motor coaches; depart for the hotel
11:30 PM:
Chaperone Room Checks; Lights Out/Electronics Off.
Sunday, April 12, 2015 Dress Code-Business Casual (Change into Western)
7:00 AM:
DELUXE CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST at the hotel
8:00 AM:
Load motor coaches; depart for RCA Studio B
8:30 AM:
9:00 AM:
9:30 AM:
Tour RCA Studio B (36 people)
Tour RCA Studio B (36 people)
Tour RCA Studio B (36 people)
10:30 AM: Load motor coaches; depart for Opry Mills Shopping
Center. Lunch on your own ($10 cash provided)
1:30 PM:
Load motor coaches; depart for Ryman Auditorium
1:45 PM:
Tour Ryman Auditorium
2:30 PM:
Load motor coaches; depart for the Grand Ole Opry
3:00 PM:
Enjoy a Backstage Tour of the Grand Ole Opry
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4:00 PM:
5:45 PM:
Load motor coaches; depart for hotel to freshen up for
the evening. Change into Western attire if you desire!
Load motor coaches; depart for Wildhorse Saloon
6:30 PM:
Enjoy a group buffet dinner with a group line-dancing
lesson!
8:30 PM:
Load motor coaches; depart for hotel. Pack suitcases,
clean and check hotel room to prepare for check-out in
the morning.
11:00 PM:
Chaperone Room Checks; Lights Out/Electronics Off.
Monday, April 13, 2015 Bus Dress Code
7:00 AM:
DELUXE CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST at the hotel
and check-out.
8:00 AM:
Load motor coaches; depart for Platteville. Rest stops and
meals on your own en route at the Director’s discretion.
10:00 PM:
Arrive at Platteville High School-welcome home!
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
8:10 AM
All Nashville students are on time for school!
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MUSIC DEPARTMENT TRAVEL POLICIES
All Platteville School District policies apply when Platteville students are
traveling. Please be advised that any student, who, in the best judgment of
chaperones and music staff, is found to be in violation of any of these
rules/guidelines, will be sent home immediately via commercial airline at
his/her family's expense.
GENERAL GUIDELINES
1. We will be doing lots of walking. Bring comfortable shoes!
2. Be flexible. Changes will be made to accommodate the group.
Go with the flow.
3. Be prompt (which means early) for everything! Wear a watch!
4. At any stop, or arrival, please stay seated on the bus until you are
given instructions by a chaperone or music teacher. Quietly
LISTEN to directions, then follow them.
5. Students must participate in every aspect of the trip. They may not
opt out of tours, etc.
6. You’ll only have fun if you stay positive. No whining!
7. What chaperones and music staff say, goes. No arguing!
8. Hats are not allowed on the trip. Please leave them at home.
9. All outstanding school work must be completed before the trip,
which means by 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8th.
10. Students must stay with the tour group at all times. When
sightseeing in smaller groups, students MUST be in groups of
three or more at all times. This includes free time at the hotel.
11. Should you get lost or become separated from the group, call
a music teacher on their school cell phones.
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CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE
1. All school policies apply while on the Nashville trip. This
includes the Platteville School District Student Conduct and
Discipline Plan (accessed at
http://www.platteville.k12.wi.us/district/board/policies/443Rule2.pdf). Level I, II, and III Misconduct will be handled
by our trip administrator. Level IV Misconduct is grounds
for dismissal from the trip at parent expense. You will be
held accountable for the consequences of any laws that you
may violate.
2. The mandatory expulsion policy as printed in the Platteville
High School student handbook does apply to our Nashville
trip.
The school board shall expel a pupil from school whenever it
finds the pupil was in possession of a dangerous weapon,
facsimile firearm, alcoholic beverage, drug paraphernalia,
or under the influence of an illicit drug or alcohol at school
or at school functions.
3. We are representing our school, our community, and our state
whenever we travel. Music students will conduct themselves
appropriately at all times through respectful dress and
behavior. Students will also treat all adult chaperones, bus
drivers, and tour guides with the utmost respect.
4. On the day of departure, all student bags will be searched by
a chaperone before being loaded on the bus. Chaperones
reserve the right to inspect all rooms and luggage at any time
during the trip.
5. All students have the right to feel safe while on the trip.
Students who feel unsafe should speak with a staff member.
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BUSES
1. Students are assigned to a bus, and must ride this bus at all
times. Seats will be assigned only if it becomes necessary.
2. All bus snacks must be NUT FREE to provide a safe
environment for everyone. Please check your snacks!
3. Music students will maintain a clean and happy bus. Garbage
will be placed in receptacles, and messes will be cleaned up
promptly.
4. Open containers are not allowed on the bus. You may bring
sealed plastic bottles of water, juice, or sports drinks.
5. The buses will stop every few hours for food and restrooms.
In between stops, the bus restroom may be used if absolutely
necessary.
6. Electronic devices: Whether they are your music, your
camera, or your book, you need to use them appropriately.
We hope you spend more time with live people than virtual
people. You don’t travel with your 90 closest friends every
day…interact with them in person! If we find you are using
your phones in an inappropriate way, we will take them.
When we are not at the hotel, cell phones should be silent and
in pocket or purse.
7. Use your time on the bus to have fun with old friends and
make new ones. Play cards, watch a movie on our bus tvs,
talk, play MASH, learn to juggle...the possibilities are
endless!
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HOTEL
1. Room captains will get room keys upon arrival, report any
damage in the room upon arrival, and report to the designated
chaperone upon departure time for final check-out.
2. Individual students will be responsible for any personal
charges over and above the cost of the room at the hotel.
3. Students who wish to spend time with people other than their
roommates may gather in the lobby or breakfast areas during
free time. Only people assigned to a room may be inside that
room.
4. Be considerate of other guests in the hotel. Loud noise in
rooms or hallways in unacceptable! There will be no playing
of instruments in hotel rooms.
5. Lights out is at 11:00 p.m. each night. Chaperones will enter
all rooms and must see each student’s face before checking
off that room.
6. Students must stay in their rooms between lights out at 11:00
p.m. and wake up call at 7:00 a.m. Cell phone use is not
allowed during these hours. An armed security guard will
patrol the hallways between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00
a.m. 6:30 AM workouts will have signup sheets and be
supervised by chaperones.
7. NEVER prop open hotel doors. Keep your key on your
person at all times. Never open the door unless you know the
person on the other side. If you do not know someone at
your door, call a chaperone and call the front desk.
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PACKING
1. Each student is allowed one suitcase no larger than 52 linear
inches (16x12x24) to be carried under the bus.
2. Each student is allowed one backpack or similar-sized bag to
be carried on the bus. Ladies may carry a small purse and a
backpack. All bags must be labeled with the student’s last
name and address.
3. All instruments must be labeled with the tags provided.
DRESS CODES
For your safety, clothing with writing will not be allowed on our trip. We
recommend polo shirts, blouses, sweaters, cardigans,
etc., that can be easily found at local thrift shops.
Shorts are not allowed. Capris are fine.
Skirts must be fingertip length or longer.
See a music teacher with questions.
Dress 1 Dress Black
Men: Black dress pants, any solid color long-sleeved dress shirt, necktie,
black shoes you can walk in, black socks. Women: Black dress or skirt at
least fingertip length or black dress pants, black top with at least short
sleeves, black hosiery/socks, black dress shoes you can walk in.
Dress 2 Western Apparel
Dig out your boots, jeans, belt buckles, bolos, and western shirts! If you
own a cowboy hat, you may bring it along and wear it Sunday evening at the
Wild Horse Saloon.
Dress 3 Business Casual
Nice pants (twill, Dockers-style suggested), a top with at least short sleeves,
socks, brown or black shoes you can walk in.
Bus Dress
Nice jeans (no holes/tears), shirt with at least short sleeves,
sweatshirt/sweater for the cool A/C air, socks, sneakers. Slippers will be
allowed on the bus but may not leave the bus. Remember, please no writing
on clothing.
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WHAT TO PACK
Identification
Government-issued Driver’s License or Photo ID
School Photo ID
Clothing
*Pack mix ‘n match items, and think layers*
Two pairs of nice jeans
One-two pair of nice pants (Dockers-type), any color
Black dress outfit, black shoes for Belmont clinics
Western wear for Wild Horse line-dancing (optional)
Two-three shirts without writing, long and short-sleeved.
Socks and underwear, extras of each
Pajamas, slippers
Brown or black comfortable walking shoes (no sneakers)
Lightweight, water-resistant coat
Sweater or warm top without writing
Workout clothes for your 6 a.m. run J
Accessories
Sunglasses
Wristwatch
Money belt or pouch
Camera, extra memory cards
Umbrella
Cell phone and charger (label charger with your name)
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Bathroom necessities
Toothbrush & toothpaste
Deodorant
Shampoo/conditioner
Comb/brush
Contact lens care items: solution, extra lenses, eyeglasses
Cosmetics, hair fasteners
Travel size hairspray, gel, etc.
Curling iron or straightener (share one among roommates)
Hairdryer (hotel will also provide this)
Band-aids, in case of blisters from walking
Shaving razor, shave cream
Feminine hygiene products
Sunscreen
Tylenol/Advil/Aleve (if noted on medication form)
Dramamine (if noted on medication form)
Bus entertainment
Books, magazines (trade with others on the bus)
Electronic devices (labeled with your name)
Board games, cards, handheld games with sound OFF
DVDS- (G, PG, labeled with your name)
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Snacks
ALL SNACKS MUST BE NUT-FREE
Apples, bananas, oranges
Pretzels, non-stinky chips/crackers (please no Doritos,
Fun-Yuns, etc.)
Water, juice, sports drinks
Napkins
Money
$20 per day for lunch and snacks.
$30-$60 for souvenirs, depending on shopping style
$100-$150 food/spending money per student is very adequate.
City conduct
There is no need to feel unsafe in a big city, however, we
must take precautions to stop problems before they start. Students
are advised to keep their money in their front pocket, in a hidden
wallet, or in a purse held in front of the body. Students must travel
with a chaperone at all times, and must always be in a group of 3
or more. When using public transit or traveling in large groups, do
not call attention to your name, group, money, or shopping
purchases.
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