Co-Curricular Handbook 2020-2021 | Page 22

20 Crofton House School Global Opportunities Global Opportunities at CHS are designed to expose students to different people, places and cultures. Students are challenged to engage in the lives of others through service with an emphasis on partnership and respect for the different perspectives that are a natural part of different cultures. The trips allow girls to travel with their peers, to become more self-sufficient, to test themselves, and to experience something that will expand their horizons and accelerate personal growth. Notice Regarding COVID-19 After thorough and careful consideration, Crofton House School has made a decision to cancel its Major Trips and Global Exchange Program for the 2020- 2021 school year due to concerns about COVID-19. After reviewing travel restrictions, mandatory quarantine expectations and social distancing measures, CHS was unable to confidently organize and safely execute a program that truly resembled an immersive global cultural experience. Crofton House School recognizes the importance of these Global Opportunities and the unique learning opportunities they present. The school will be reviewing the global climate regarding COVID-19 in the Spring of 2021 and will determine the reinstatement of Major Trips and Global Exchanges in the 2021-2022 school year. Major Trips A “major trip” is a one-time experience that takes students into the world, beyond the family and exposes them to a variety of experiences in a supportive and structured environment. All trips take place during the Spring Break vacation and range in length from 10 – 14 days. One to four curricular trips are offered each year with themes and locations based on teacher submissions and student demand. Trip costs generally run from $4,500 – $5,500 depending on the location. Trip selections are determined in mid-May of the previous year and information is posted for student consideration. A trip meeting is held in early September and student commitment is due by the end of September with all payments due by October 31 in the fall prior to the trip departure.