Trip Forms

All Trip Forms are available from Mr. Wheelock in the choir room or can be printed downloaded and printed here. Both the permission form and the liability release must be signed and turned in the Mr. Wheelock prior to trip departure. Students who do not have both forms turned in will not be permitted to attend the trip.

Details:

Trip Date: Wednesday, April 30th

Trip Destination: Epic Waters Water Park

2970 Epic Place

Grand Prairie, TX 75052

Requirements to Attend:

• No class averages below 70 for REPORT CARD #5 (MP5)

• No DISCIPLINE REFERRALS for MP6

• Fully paid the '24-'25 CHOIR FEE ($20)

• Signed and returned the PERMISSION SLIP FOR FIELD TRIP form.

• Signed and returned the RELEASE OF LIABILITY form.

Itinerary:

Reminder: Students will not attend any classes on field trip day

8:45 AM - Report to the Choir Room - Do not go to 1st Period

9:30 AM - Bus leaves for Epic Waters

9:55 AM - Arrive at Epic Waters; After setting up our spot in the park, students will be free to enjoy the park while staying in their groups.

10:50 AM - Dry off and prepare for the Performance

11:20 PM - Choir Performance

11:40 PM - Return to “Home Base” - students are free to resume enjoying the park while staying in their groups.

12:30 AM - Group Check In #1

1:30 PM - Group Check In #2

2:30 PM - Group Check In #3

3:15 PM - Group Check In #4 - Dry off and get ready to leave

3:30 PM - Load Bus and leave for BCMS

3:55 PM - Arrive at BCMS, scholars will dismiss from school at 4:15 per usual routine

Frequently Asked Questions:

• What is the cost per student?

  • The trip is free for students to attend, however students may want to bring additional money to purchase additional food/drinks at the park. Please note that students must have paid in full their $20 Choir Fee to attend.

• Is there a dress code?

  • Yes.  We will wear our choir t-shirts and shorts or swim trunks when we perform. Regarding swimwear: Conservative swimwear only. No thongs or transparent clothing. Please wear swimwear that will remain in place while using the water slides.

• Can my parent(s) attend?

  • Yes. Parents are allowed to sign up as a chaperone to join us on the trip. (The cost for a chaperone wristband & meal is $42 - parents, use this link to sign up as a chaperon) We will need at least 1 female chaperone to attend.

• Can I invite my friends?

  • This field trip is only open to approved BCMS Choir Members.

• Can I bring my cell phone and/or other devices?

  • Yes, but be aware that it is your responsibility to keep track of these items.  Mr. Wheelock will not take responsibility for your items.

• Can I lose my privilege to attend?

  • Yes.  Mr. Wheelock reserves the right to remove any scholar from the field trip for behavioral/academic reasons.  This scholar will not be allowed on the trip and no refund will be offered.

The annual CHISD Middle School Solo/Ensemble Contest will take place for BCMS Choir Student during their choir class period on Thursday, May 1st. All students will be required* to perform their solo for our guest judge: Mr. Foster (CHHS Choir Director). Students who earn the highest rating will receive a CHISD Solo/Ensemble Medal.

This contest performance will also serve as a the test grade and will conclude our solo unit that we have been working on for the past few weeks.

This is just a gentle reminder that Mr. Wheelock updates grades on a weekly basis every Monday morning.  Any work completed during the week will be graded on the following Monday.

The only exception to this policy is that Mr. Wheelock will also update grades one final time on Friday afternoons prior to a grade check (progress reports and report cards) immediately following the end of the school day. 

Additionally, Mr. Wheelock does not deduct any points from assignments for them being turned in late, however, assignments cannot be accepted past the end of a marking period, per district policy.

All Choir Students are required to pay a supply fee of $20 as part of their membership of the BCMS Choir Program. This modest fee helps to offset the cost incurred by the choir program for supplies and services for each student. This fee also covers the cost of the choir t-shirt.

This fee is tracked in your student's CutTime account, and can be paid in Cash or online at MyPaymentsPlus. (Please note that MyPaymentsPlus payments may not be available until the spring semester.)

If you have additional questions or concerns regarding the choir fee, please email Mr. Wheelock at christopher.wheelock@chisd.net