• Coordinate with chaperones to have a 1:10 ratio. This will help groups moving in-and-out of buildings and onto the buses.

• Group all the students in your field trip into roughly three equal groups. Knowing which teachers/chaperones are in each group will help with staggered entry at the courthouse.

• Coordinate with your cafeteria manager for lunches

• Check the weather in advance of your trip and have students prepare accordingly

• Have the materials ready including:

  • Teacher script and directions

  • Bus driver directions

  • Bus signs

  • Itinerary

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When you and your classes are at City Hall, it may be helpful to know which ward your school falls in. This will help determine who on the city council represents your school community.

Some of the areas may fall in the county and are not represented by a ward.