RULES OF THE ROAD

CONTENTS

During this trip—

AT ALL TIMES:

  • Be on your best behavior

  • Stay with the group

  • Listen for instructions

  • Treat all members of the class, chaperones & instructors with courtesy & respect

AIRPLANE & AIRPORT:

  • Inform a chaperone if you need to use the restrooms before or after boarding/departing

  • Be courteous to other passengers

  • Quiet voices only

  • Be mindful of your body (e.g., don’t kick seats etc.)

  • Remain in your seat with your seat belt fastened during the flight

VAN:

  • Remain seated, with seat belt fastened at all times

  • Accept that van assignments will not change during the trip

  • Ask chaperone if you would like to eat and/or drink in the van

  • Talk quietly

  • Follow all directions from chaperones at all times

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:

  • Remember, your behavior is a direct reflection of who you are, your family and your school

  • You will not be the only guest in the hotel, so please be on your best behavior at all times

  • Be aware of your what you say, your actions and your volume!

  • Be mindful & appropriate with your classmates.

  • No “Too Hot” or “Our of Control” behavior:

    • No running in the halls

    • Nojumping on the beds

    • No horsing around

    • No leaving the room without permission

  • You may not use cell phones or tablets in your room or elsewhere

    • Exception: You have permission from a chaperone

  • Balconies are off limits at all times

  • You will share a room with a chaperone & classmates

  • You will share a bed

  • All your belongings must be kept in your bag or neatly placed in an area out of the common areas

  • “Lights out” means you are are in bed and silent

  • You understand we have a very busy schedule & you will need your sleep

  • Your sleep schedule may be different from what it is at home and that’s part of the adventure!

SWIMMING:

  • You are not allowed to swim in the hotel pool without a flotation device

    • The hotel only allows life jackets or “water wings” — which they do not provide

  • Note: You will be in the water on the snorkeling tour

    • Trained professionals oversee the snorkeling excursion

    • Snorkel guides will give instruction & provide life jackets

MAUI ocean center — BEHAVIOR CONTRACT

Dr. Cat signed this contract

As individual participants of the group, do agree to the following:

  • We will stay with our adult chaperones at all times – this includes inside the Maui Ocean Center aquarium, parking lot, Maui Ocean Treasures gift store and Reef Café.

  • We know we will be sharing the aquarium with other schools and visitors and will treat them with courtesy and respect.

  • We understand the aquarium is a place of learning.

  • We will not run, shout, climb on the exhibits, chew gum, eat or drink inside the aquarium buildings.

  • So everyone may continue to enjoy the exhibits, we will be gentle with all of the interactive exhibits by not slamming down on buttons, handles or knobs.

  • We will use books, clipboards or digital devices as writing surfaces. We will not write against or on walls, windows, or exhibits.

  • We will help protect all the marine life.

  • At Tide Pool and other invited areas, we will touch gently with two fingers when invited to and not frighten them, handle them harshly, remove them from the water, or tap on the aquarium tank windows.

  • If we have lunch, we will be careful of the wind and make sure all our rubbish ends up in the trash or recycle cans.

  • We will be mindful that plastic items can blow into our outdoor exhibits or into the nearby harbor and cause harm to the marine life and environment.

  • If we have questions, we will ask the Marine Naturalists wearing the blue shirts with name tags and listen to their answers.

  • We understand the entire group may be asked to leave if this Behavior Contract is not followed by any individual participant.

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