policies

The New York Trip is a JCDS school activity and all JCDS rules, policies and procedures are in effect without condition or exception. Consequences for violating the contract include missing part or all of an activity or being sent home, by the most immediate means, at the family’s expense. These consequences will be decided at the discretion of trip chaperones. A decision to send a student home will be made in consultation with JCDS administrators.

כל ישראל ערבים זה בזה kol yisrael arayvim zeh b'zeh

This trip is a group experience - we are counting on everyone to contribute to the group, to look out for each other, and to have a great time.
 * Stay with the group at all times & be punctual for all events.
 * Be responsible for your personal belongings and clean up any mess that you make.
 * Be aware that we are in public. Make sure your actions are polite, safe and friendly to others, and represent JCDS in a positive light.
 * The JCDS dress code policy is in full effect for the duration of the trip.
 * No student may be in possession or under the influence of tobacco, alcohol, or illegal drugs. Prescription drugs may only be used as directed on the Medical Authorization Form.
 * Hotel Guidelines: **
 * After curfew, everyone must stay in his or her room until wake-up call.
 * Hotel phones are only to be used for calling other rooms in the hotel, and only between 7AM and lights out.
 * Participants are financially responsible for any damage or charges applied to the hotel room.

Friends or family who live in the New York area are welcome to visit us during the trip, provided the visit does not prevent full participation in all scheduled activities. Good visiting times are during meal times, or Monday and Wednesday evening. We may make minor changes to our itinerary over the course of the week, so all visitors should confirm their plans the day prior. Students who are expecting visitors should let Jared know when and where they will join us.
 * Visitors: **

Students are welcome, though not required, to bring a personal cell-phone for the trip. Students who do choose to bring a phone will be expected to demonstrate judgment about appropriate usage. Phones may not be used during any activities or meals, except for taking photos. Any student who has difficulty maintaining appropriate phone usage be required to put away their phone for the remainder of the trip. If the student does not abide with this consequence, the phone will be confiscated and returned at the end of the trip.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">Cell Phone Policy: **

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">New York Trip Kosher Food Policy:
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">With the exception of Monday morning lunch (which each participant should bring on the bus), all meals and snacks will be provided by JCDS and will exclusively be from restaurants with current hekshers. Participants will be able to purchase snacks with their own money, as long as they are parve or dairy similar to the weekly Russo's lunches.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">JCDS Dress Code (reprinted from JCDS Parent Handbook).
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">Jewish tradition teaches us that we must be aware of human modesty in all of our behavior. In general, the way we dress should reflect pride in ourselves, our teachers, and our school. Please follow these guidelines when choosing your school wardrobe.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">1. Clothing should be neat, clean, and without holes. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">2. Any words on clothing should be respectful - not offensive or suggestive. Clothes that advertise or endorse illegal or inappropriate products or activities such as alcoholic beverages, cigarettes, or drugs are not allowed in school. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">3. Halter tops, spaghetti straps, low-cut necklines, cropped shirts, or very tight or see-through clothing is not appropriate. The current fashion is to wear camisoles under another shirt or sweater, thus spaghetti straps must be covered at all times. Shirts must be long enough to cover the midriff when bending or raising arms. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">4. Shorts and skirts must be worn no more than two inches above the kneecap. Low-hanging pants, short shorts, and short skirts are not appropriate. Leggings are not considered pants, thus any skirts or shorts worn with them must also be no shorter than two inches above the kneecap. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">5 Hair fashions, make-up, jewelry and other accessories should be moderate and not distracting to others. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">6. Hoods may not be worn in class or in T’fillot. Neither hoods nor ski caps are considered to be equivalent to kippot. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">7. Students must wear shoes at all times. Footwear worn must be safe and allow for active participation in the day’s' events. Flip-flops are not allowed.