GVCS Field Trip 2007-2008

Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Golden Valley Charter School is sponsoring 5 Field Trips for the 2006-2007 school year.  The first of these field trips will be to the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, located in Pasadena, CA.  The tour is 2  hours in duration and will include a multi-media presentation on JPL entitled "Spirit of Exploration," which provides an overview of the Laboratory's activities and accomplishments. Guests may also visit the von Karman Visitor Center, the Space Flight Operations Facility, and the In-Situ Instruments Laboratory.

Where:                  Jet Propulsion Laboratory

                                4800 Oak Grove Drive

                                Pasadena, CA 91109

When:                    Tuesday November 6^th, 2007, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.  (Please arrive by 12:45 for check-in)

Who:                      Grades 1-12

Cost:                      Free      

In order to sign up for this field trip, the following information must be received in our office by September 24^th, 2007:

1.  Completed Field Trip Permission Slip

2.  Completed Volunteer/Employee Vehicle Usage Form (ONLY if driving children other than your own)

Mail all required forms to:    Golden Valley Charter School

                                                    Attention:  Field Trips

                                                    2421 Portola Rd. Suite C

                                                    Ventura, CA 93003

We must receive all required forms for your application to be considered complete.  This Field Trip has a limit of 80 persons.  The tour will be split into 2 groups by grade, but we will keep families together during the tour.  In the event that we receive more applications than space available, a lottery will be held.  Names will be drawn and you will receive notice from the office as to your status.

Important Notes:

• All Students must be accompanied by an adult 21 years of age.  Only 1 parent per family allowed.

• You must provide your own transportation.  GVCS will not be responsible for transportation.

• All US citizens over 18 years of age must present an official, government-issued photo ID.

• All non-US citizens over 18 years of age must present either a passport or resident visa.

• Individuals without appropriate ID will NOT be admitted.

• Anyone arriving the day of the tour not on the list will not be allowed in.

• The tour includes considerable walking and stair climbing. Dress comfortably and appropriately for the weather. Wheelchairs can be accommodated with prior notice.

• Cameras are allowed on the tour and photographs may be taken at any area visited.

Visit the JPL website for interactive games and lesson, maps and directions:  www.jpl.nasa.gov