10th Grade Learning Expedition to Marfa, TX
We are Marfa bound! This learning expedition will focus on how nature has influenced man and how mankind has impacted nature. Through readings, conversations about life cycles (including mathematical and chemical views on growth and decay), writing opportunities, and Socratic Seminars, ACS is taking school to the desert! Students will contemplate art inspired by nature and solitude, as they create a student-designed tour of art galleries and exhibits in Marfa. We'll also participate in interactive field work at the McDonald Observatory, enjoy a star party, hike through the Davis Mountains, ride horses (or learn about reptiles in the desert for those who choose to not ride), and grow closer as an ACS team!
Marfa Trip Overview (Click this link to see an overview of the trip.)
TRAVEL DATES: APRIL 28-May 2
LOCATIONS: Fort Davis (lodging at Prude Ranch), Marfa, TX, and the McDonald Observatory
REQUIRED FORMS:
Please complete the ONLINE PERMISSION SLIP/MEDICAL ADDENDUM by March 10, 2020.
A paper copy of the Prude Ranch WAIVER will be sent home for a parent/guardian signature. Prude Ranch does not allow for an electronic permission slip at this time.
PAYMENT INFO:
Trip Costs: $500
This fee includes transportation, lodging, entrance fees to all activities, and food (except for lunch on travel days 4/28 and 5/2). We also request that students contribute $3/day to tip our bus drivers (total of $15 cash, not included in the School Cash Online payments).
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
DEPOSIT (10% of trip) due January 31 $50
Installment 1 due February 15 $150
Installment 2 due March 15 $150
Installment 3 due April 15 $150
Payments need to be made via school cash online: austinisd.schoolcashonline.com.
Link to School Cash Online: https://austinisd.schoolcashonline.com
Information about SchoolCash
Link to Travel Scholarship Application: https://tinyurl.com/travelscholarshipAHS
Marfa Trip Overview (Click this link to see an overview of the trip.)
TRAVEL DATES: APRIL 28-May 2
LOCATIONS: Fort Davis (lodging at Prude Ranch), Marfa, TX, and the McDonald Observatory
REQUIRED FORMS:
Please complete the ONLINE PERMISSION SLIP/MEDICAL ADDENDUM by March 10, 2020.
A paper copy of the Prude Ranch WAIVER will be sent home for a parent/guardian signature. Prude Ranch does not allow for an electronic permission slip at this time.
PAYMENT INFO:
Trip Costs: $500
This fee includes transportation, lodging, entrance fees to all activities, and food (except for lunch on travel days 4/28 and 5/2). We also request that students contribute $3/day to tip our bus drivers (total of $15 cash, not included in the School Cash Online payments).
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
DEPOSIT (10% of trip) due January 31 $50
Installment 1 due February 15 $150
Installment 2 due March 15 $150
Installment 3 due April 15 $150
Payments need to be made via school cash online: austinisd.schoolcashonline.com.
Link to School Cash Online: https://austinisd.schoolcashonline.com
Information about SchoolCash
Link to Travel Scholarship Application: https://tinyurl.com/travelscholarshipAHS