For academic enrichment and social-emotional development, Avon Middle School provides students the opportunity to participate in class field trips. Each grade level is assigned to a particular theme and activity. These spring class trips are incentive in nature. A flyer will be distributed to students before or directly after the Winter Break that briefly describes the respective trip details along with expectations.
To be eligible to participate, students cannot receive (earn) a Discipline Referral for Out-of-School Suspension, a full-day In-School Assignment from the beginning of the fourth quarter till the time of the incentive field trip. Students unable or not qualifying to participate will be provided an alternate assignment at school during the time of the respective trip.
Details about costs, times, arrangements, and other items (such as Parental Consent/Permission) will be available during the third quarter, along with information for students who are in need of financial assistance. Class field trips are for currently enrolled AMS students. Avon Local School District's Student Code of Conduct and pre-announced, appropriate dress attire are to be followed by Avon Middle School students on school field trips.
Philadelphia, PA Grade Eight
Eighth graders will have the opportunity to participate in an overnight trip to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in May. A parent meeting will occur in the Fall with more details regarding this trip which will occur in May for two nights, three days.
MAIN EVENT Grade Seven - TBD
Seventh graders will have an opportunity to participate in an incentive trip to the MAIN EVENT. This year’s spring extravaganza provides eligible students the opportunity to experience the Main Event.
At the Main Event in Avon, students can participate in bowling, gravity, laser tag, shuffleboard, billiards, and arcade games .
Camp Nuhop Grade Six
Sixth graders will have the opportunity to participate in an incentive, class field trip to Camp Nuhop - two night stay at Camp Nuhop. This spring extravaganza provides eligible students the opportunity to spend time in the great outdoors near Mohican State Park. Although AMS staff will be accompanying the students on the overnight field trip, Camp Nuhop staff will be teaching and supervising students in the various programs. The camp's curriculum aligns with ODE standards with the students engaging in various outdoor education activities and experiences.
For students to attend camp, parents are encouraged to attend a scheduled,webinar meeting. The meeting will cover items, such as (but not limited to): packing list; luggage drop-off at school and check; supervision by school and camp staff; medications and medical services; departure to and arrival at camp; daily camp routine and activities; meals and issues with allergies; cabins and sleeping arrangements; sign-up process / parental consent; student conduct and expectations; and packing instructions. NOTE: Items that should not be heated, such as sunscreen, soap, shampoo, aerosols and other toiletries, should not be packed in luggage (netted draw-string bags / duffle bags) but should be packed separately in ziplock bags, plastic shopping bags, a cinch bag or small backpack. Students are responsible for all their personal belongings.
MANDATORY PARENT MEETING- TBD
NOTE: Sixth graders who are ineligible to participate or not wanting to participate in the incentive class trip will have regularly scheduled school days.
Cost of AdVenture: TBD