10th Grade Learning Expedition to Marfa, TX
We are Marfa bound! This learning expedition will focus on how nature has influenced man, as well as considering how mankind has impacted nature. Through readings, conversations about life cycles (including mathematical and chemical views on 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 Obervatory, 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 14-18, 2019
LOCATIONS: Fort Davis (lodging at Prude Ranch), Marfa, TX, and the McDonald Observatory
REQUIRED FORMS:
Please complete the ONLINE PERMISSION SLIP/MEDICAL ADDENDUM by April 1, 2019.
A paper copy of the Prude Ranch WAIVER will be sent home for a parent/guardian signature.
PAYMENT INFO:
Trip Costs: $500
This fee includes transportation, lodging, entrance fees to all activities, and food (except for lunch on travel days 4/14 and 4/18). We also request that students contribute $2/day to tip our bus drivers (total of $10 cash, not included in the School Cash Online payments).
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
DEPOSIT (10% of trip) due January 15 $50
Installment 1 due February 1 $150
Installment 2 due March 1 $150
Installment 3 due April 1 $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
Note: The deadline for travel scholarships has already passed for this year, but please contact Liz Jenkins or Ruth Garcia (main number for AHS: 512-414-2505) if you would like to set up a payment plan.
Marfa Trip Overview (Click this link to see an overview of the trip.)
TRAVEL DATES: APRIL 14-18, 2019
LOCATIONS: Fort Davis (lodging at Prude Ranch), Marfa, TX, and the McDonald Observatory
REQUIRED FORMS:
Please complete the ONLINE PERMISSION SLIP/MEDICAL ADDENDUM by April 1, 2019.
A paper copy of the Prude Ranch WAIVER will be sent home for a parent/guardian signature.
PAYMENT INFO:
Trip Costs: $500
This fee includes transportation, lodging, entrance fees to all activities, and food (except for lunch on travel days 4/14 and 4/18). We also request that students contribute $2/day to tip our bus drivers (total of $10 cash, not included in the School Cash Online payments).
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
DEPOSIT (10% of trip) due January 15 $50
Installment 1 due February 1 $150
Installment 2 due March 1 $150
Installment 3 due April 1 $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
Note: The deadline for travel scholarships has already passed for this year, but please contact Liz Jenkins or Ruth Garcia (main number for AHS: 512-414-2505) if you would like to set up a payment plan.