Title
APPROVAL OF HIGH SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS
Description
PINE VIEW SCHOOL SPEECH AND DEBATE TEAM FIELD TRIP TO ATLANTA, GA ON JANUARY 24 - JANUARY 26, 2025
The purpose of this trip is for the Pine View Speech and Debate Team members to compete in the Emory University Speech and Debate Tournament. The PVS team members qualified for the Emory University Speech and Debate Tournament by competing in local tournaments. Students will connect with other students, coaches, and organizations from across the U.S.
The cost per student is $300 plus airfare which is provided by the individual with assistance from team benefactors, team fundraisers, and donations from the PVA.
PINE VIEW SCHOOL SPEECH AND DEBATE TEAM FIELD TRIP TO CAMBRIDGE, MA ON FEBRUARY 14 - FEBRUARY 17, 2025
The purpose of this field trip is for the Pine View School Speech and Debate Team members to compete in the Harvard National Forensics Tournament. The PVS team members qualified for the Harvard National Forensics Tournament by competing in local tournaments. Students will connect with other students, coaches and organizations from across the U.S.
The cost per student is $600 which is provided by the individual with assistance from team benefactors, team fund raisers and donations from the PVA.
PINE VIEW SCHOOL SPEECH AND DEBATE TEAM FIELD TRIP TO CHICAGO, IL ON MAY 23 - MAY 25, 2025
The purpose of this field trip is for the Pine View Speech and Debate Team members to compete in the NCFL Grand National Championship Tournament. The PVS team members qualified for the NCFL Tournament by competing in local tournaments. Students connect with other students, coaches and organizations from across the U.S.
The cost per student is $450 which is provided by team benefactors, team fundraisers and donations from PVA.
VENICE HIGH SCHOOL FIELD TRIP TO CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH
A Venice High School female wrestler has received an invitation to The Women of Ironman, a prestigious national tournament. The competition takes place December 7-8, 2024 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. The exclusive, invite only tournament is comprised of the top female wrestlers in the country.
The financial impact for the district is zero dollars. The Venice Takedown Club will provide 100% of the funding for the trip.
Gap Analysis
Tournaments have been shown to improve academic achievement and is an educational experience and provides students with the opportunity to represent their school and Sarasota County Public Schools on a larger platform.
Previous Outcomes
N/A
Expected Outcomes
That the students attend the tournaments.
Strategic Plan Goal
Pillar 2 - Every Student Supported
Priority 1 - Design Strong Student Supports
Priority 3 - Provide Enriching Learning Experiences
Recommendation
That the field trips be approved as presented.
Contact Information
MEGAN GREEN megan.green@sarasotacountyschools.net
RACHAEL O'DEA rachael.o'dea@sarasotacountyschools.net
Financial Impact
The financial costs are listed under the description.