Hershey Park F.A.Q. Page Hopefully this page will answer most of your Hershey Park Trip questions. Just scroll down to see the Questions most Frequently Asked about our trip to Hershey Park! Is there any educational value to this trip? Are the kids just riding rollercoasters instead of attending school? This is an Adjudicated Music Festival. All ensembles will perform for esteemed judges, experts in their fields, and receive comment sheets as well as recorded suggestion/comment tapes. Only while the scores are being tallied and we are waiting for the Awards Ceremony do students get to enjoy the Hershey Park rides and shops. Are the kids excused from schoolwork for the day? No. Students must complete all missed work. But literally one third of the school is going on this trip, and the Directors have asked teachers to be light on their assignments for that night. Can we (parents) watch? The performances are really for the judges. Parents are welcome as audience members, but be sure to find out where the performances are to take place (they are usually in local high schools, NOT the Park itself). When do we leave? 2005 Specific Information You must arrive at the FQMS Cafeteria by 6:00 AM. The busses will begin boarding and will depart fifteen minutes later. When do we get back to Folly Quarter? 2005 Specific Information By 9:45 pm. What do we wear? Students should arrive wearing the Casual Concert Dress -- your Music Polo Shirt, Khaki pants/skirt, appropriate socks to match your shoes, "nice" shoes (e.g., not white or ratty sneakers). Are black sneakers okay? Probably, unless they have a bright or reflective stripe. Please note, students will have the opportunity to change into sneakers for the Park after we perform, and are encouraged to do so. Will we be able to change into shorts before going into the Park? Yes. Should we bring money for food/concessions/memorabilia/souveniers? Yes. Lunch and dinner are "on your own" in the Park and not included in you fee. Also, we would encourage people to buy souvenirs and memorabilia; it's a fun trip! Can we bring cell phones? No, unless for excused medical reasons. Can we bring electronic devices? Yes. Portable DVD/CD Players, Ipods, GameBoys, Laptops, Cell phones, and so on will be allowed, but must remain on the bus at all times. Please note that the Howard County Public School System and the bus company selected may not be held responsible for lost or stolen goods. Are we riding school busses or coach busses? Coach busses. May I bring a movie to watch on the bus? You can try, but we probably will not be allowed to watch it. Can I bring a purse? No, purses are not allowed on the trip. Can I bring a (digital) camera? Yes. Please note that the Howard County Public School System and the bus company selected may not be held responsible for lost or stolen goods. Can I eat on the bus? Yes. No food items containing peanuts may be consumed on the bus. All drinks must be in a plastic, re-sealable container. Absolutely no juice boxes, pouches, glass bottles, or soda cans allowed on the buss. Can I do make-up / my hear / my nails on the bus? No, you may not any item that smells strongly of chemicals, such as nail polish, nail polish remover, hair spray, . What other schools are going? 2005 Specific Information No other Howard County schools are going on our date. Schools from New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Maryland will all be in attendance on May 13th. Aren't we stopping at McDonald's on the way home? No.

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