Rules & Regulations
No one has the right to jeopardize what we have worked so hard as a group to attain.
Any student not complying with the following guidelines can expect a disciplinary reaction. Discipline may range from a simple reprimand to room confinement missing the day's activities, or for flagrant misconduct, being sent home at the individual's expense.
The Poteet Independent School District and Poteet High School Rules will be maintained on this trip. Absolutely no possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages, tobacco, marijuana, drugs, or paraphernalia.
Do not use inappropriate language. It reflects very poorly on you as an individual and us as a group. Please pay particular attention to this, it can instantly make the whole group look unintelligent and immature.
No one is allowed to leave your room after curfew.
No one other than Poteet Band students or adults are allowed in your room at any time. You are also not permitted to enter a hotel room other than those occupied by Poteet Band students or adults at any time.
Obey all rules set up by the hotel management. This includes swimming pool use, noise, etc. Also, make sure hotel doors are not slammed shut. When entering rooms, close the door quietly with your hand. When a door bangs against the frame with the lock out, it creates a lot of noise and apparent obnoxiousness.
No running, especially in the halls of the hotel. You may get very excited and feel the sudden need to sprint down the length of the corridor. Please stifle that urge.
For your safety and protection, you are required to be with at least three other students at all times. Do not wander off by yourself even when using public restrooms. Stay with several other people at all times. Chaperones will be constantly on the watch for this and will also be glad to be part of your group if you would feel more comfortable.
Be courteous to all adults including bus drivers and chaperones. Absolutely no disrespect will be tolerated.
Shoplifting is stealing. If it happens to you, it is your problem and you will deal with the police.
All rooms, luggage, carry-ons, purses, pockets, etc., will be available for inspection at anytime during the trip with or without reasonable cause.
No one will be allowed to sleep in. You all are expected to get up at the specified times, eat a good breakfast, and keep yourselves clean and well groomed.
Whining and other negative behavior will also not be tolerated. You will not be entertained to your liking every minute of this trip. It is an educational trip and intended to give you experiences you may not otherwise get. Please don't be outwardly negative, it brings everyone down with you.
Waiting. There will be times when you will have to wait much longer than expected for certain things to happen, such as the bus to appear, getting off of the bus, or the bus to move, for example. This is one thing that frustrates many people when traveling with a group of this size, however, there are probably legitimate reasons for the delay. This is when you really want to watch the whining.
Hotel Instructions
Our hotel is a very reputable establishment, full of many respectable guests. Out of courtesy to them, do not make noise or disturb others at any time. Keep voices at a conversation volume at all times. Other guests do not want to pay for a night, only to be kept up by a bunch of screaming high school students!
At curfew times, you must be in your room. At this time and after, no one is allowed to enter your room except chaperones.
It is important that we are not called by the manager because of noise from your room.
We cannot perform when we do not get enough sleep. Without enough sleep, people become irritable and short tempered. Please get the sleep you need.
Phones in rooms may be blocked. If you wish to make calls, use your cell phones.
Misused, damaged, or stolen hotel property will be paid for by the occupants of the room.
No jumping on beds or other monkey-like behavior.
Keep your room locked at all times, even if you will be back shortly or right across the hall. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT. Know who has the key (2 keys per room). Safeguard and keep track of all personal belongings and valuables.
Do not order food delivery or room service for anything. If we have an evening when we get back early enough to order pizzas, chaperones will let you know. The first night of our hotel stay will be designated as pizza night. All other nights, we will be getting back late.
Any student not complying with the following guidelines can expect a disciplinary reaction. Discipline may range from a simple reprimand to room confinement missing the day's activities, or for flagrant misconduct, being sent home at the individual's expense.
The Poteet Independent School District and Poteet High School Rules will be maintained on this trip. Absolutely no possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages, tobacco, marijuana, drugs, or paraphernalia.
Do not use inappropriate language. It reflects very poorly on you as an individual and us as a group. Please pay particular attention to this, it can instantly make the whole group look unintelligent and immature.
No one is allowed to leave your room after curfew.
No one other than Poteet Band students or adults are allowed in your room at any time. You are also not permitted to enter a hotel room other than those occupied by Poteet Band students or adults at any time.
Obey all rules set up by the hotel management. This includes swimming pool use, noise, etc. Also, make sure hotel doors are not slammed shut. When entering rooms, close the door quietly with your hand. When a door bangs against the frame with the lock out, it creates a lot of noise and apparent obnoxiousness.
No running, especially in the halls of the hotel. You may get very excited and feel the sudden need to sprint down the length of the corridor. Please stifle that urge.
For your safety and protection, you are required to be with at least three other students at all times. Do not wander off by yourself even when using public restrooms. Stay with several other people at all times. Chaperones will be constantly on the watch for this and will also be glad to be part of your group if you would feel more comfortable.
Be courteous to all adults including bus drivers and chaperones. Absolutely no disrespect will be tolerated.
Shoplifting is stealing. If it happens to you, it is your problem and you will deal with the police.
All rooms, luggage, carry-ons, purses, pockets, etc., will be available for inspection at anytime during the trip with or without reasonable cause.
No one will be allowed to sleep in. You all are expected to get up at the specified times, eat a good breakfast, and keep yourselves clean and well groomed.
Whining and other negative behavior will also not be tolerated. You will not be entertained to your liking every minute of this trip. It is an educational trip and intended to give you experiences you may not otherwise get. Please don't be outwardly negative, it brings everyone down with you.
Waiting. There will be times when you will have to wait much longer than expected for certain things to happen, such as the bus to appear, getting off of the bus, or the bus to move, for example. This is one thing that frustrates many people when traveling with a group of this size, however, there are probably legitimate reasons for the delay. This is when you really want to watch the whining.
Hotel Instructions
Our hotel is a very reputable establishment, full of many respectable guests. Out of courtesy to them, do not make noise or disturb others at any time. Keep voices at a conversation volume at all times. Other guests do not want to pay for a night, only to be kept up by a bunch of screaming high school students!
At curfew times, you must be in your room. At this time and after, no one is allowed to enter your room except chaperones.
It is important that we are not called by the manager because of noise from your room.
We cannot perform when we do not get enough sleep. Without enough sleep, people become irritable and short tempered. Please get the sleep you need.
Phones in rooms may be blocked. If you wish to make calls, use your cell phones.
Misused, damaged, or stolen hotel property will be paid for by the occupants of the room.
No jumping on beds or other monkey-like behavior.
Keep your room locked at all times, even if you will be back shortly or right across the hall. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT. Know who has the key (2 keys per room). Safeguard and keep track of all personal belongings and valuables.
Do not order food delivery or room service for anything. If we have an evening when we get back early enough to order pizzas, chaperones will let you know. The first night of our hotel stay will be designated as pizza night. All other nights, we will be getting back late.