School-Sponsored Trips

 

Nashville, Hannibal, Washington, New York, Quebec …Middle School is on the go

As Mark Twain said, “Supposing is good, but finding out is better.” As a part of their education, Middle School students get to find out first hand what they learn in the classroom.

• Sixth Grade students enhance their study of Tennessee History with a day trip to Nashville, where they experience state government in action. Besides a tour of the State Capitol, they see the Hermitage, home of U.S. President Andrew Jackson; Bicentennial Mall State Park and State Museum, which gives the development of Tennessee; the Parthenon, where students learn about Greek mythology to help prepare them for Seventh Grade English; and Fort Nashborough on the Cumberland River.

• Seventh Grade students discover how a young boy growing up in the small town of Hannibal, Missouri, became one of the world’s most beloved authors. Their trip to Hannibal culminates their novel study of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain. They visit Twain’s home and the cave where Tom and Becky got lost. The three-day trip includes stops in St. Louis at the City Museum, St. Louis Science Center, and the St. Louis Arch.

• Eighth Graders culminate their study of American History each spring with a guided tour of Washington D.C., New York City, and Baltimore, Maryland. They see Mount Vernon, the National Archives, Smithsonian, White House, Capitol, and Baltimore Inner Harbor. At Arlington National Cemetery, students take part in the ceremonial placing of a wreath on the tomb of the unknown soldier. The second half of the week is spent in New York City, visiting the Empire State Building, National Cathedral, Wall Street, Central Park, Ellis Island, and the Statue of Liberty; and seeing a Broadway play.

• Middle School French students have the opportunity to travel to French-speaking Quebec over winter break. Their taste of Canada and French culture includes a maple syrup factory, a walking tour of historic Quebec, the Chateau Frontenac, frozen Montmorency Falls, and a stop at the world’s largest winter festival, Carnaval de Quebec. They see a carnival parade, go sledding, and ice skating.
“We had an amazing experience,” says Maryam Ahmad after taking the trip. “This is one trip I'll never forget.”