FAQ

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Q1:  What's the chaperone situation? 

If we have a mixed group we will have at least one male and one female chaperone. There will be at least one Berean staff member on each trip. We will enlist parents as needed. Preference is given to medical personnel where the number of parents is limited. If a parent would like to travel with the student group, please email the IMPACT coordinator at impact@berean.me after the student is enrolled. PARENTS, PLEASE DO NOT ENROLL WITHOUT THE OKAY OF THE IMPACT COORDINATOR. WE WANT TO MAKE SURE EVERY STUDENT HAS AN OPPORTUNITY TO ENROLL FIRST. Many travel experiences have a maximum number of participants. A

 

Q2:  When do I have to choose a travel or week long experience?  

Because of the high demand for travel we need commitments by Oct 16 at the latest. The travel companies we work with need to make reservations. 

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Q3:  What are the options if my student does not choose a travel experience?

We will have a variety week experience that is local.

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Q4:  What do I do if we have special circumstances to discuss before signing up?  

Please email impact@berean.me as soon as possible

 

Q5:  What if my student chooses not to participate?  

We believe the IMPACT trips offer great opportunities for our students. We are trying to offer a variety of experiences that will appeal to all, so we hope this will not be the case. If a student does not participate with the community he/she will be required to do 25 hours of pre-approved community service. If a student does not complete that before the end of April, then on the transcript will be seen “IMPACT - failed” instead of “IMPACT - passed”. It will NOT affect the grade point average, but it will indicate he/she failed a pass/fail class. 

 

Q6:  What if my student does not complete and turn in the survey required for IMPACT?  

The survey is part of the IMPACT experience. It MUST BE completed and submitted by the end of April to pass the course. 

 

Q7:  When is payment due?  

To enroll in an Impact Trip, follow the links designated for each trip on the school website. From there, you'll need to submit the deposit as a minimum. There are some trips that you'll pay the end vendor and some will be paid through the school. If you prefer to pay through the office, cash or check (for at least the deposit) will also be accepted. 

 

Deposits are non-refundable as they secure a place on the trip for the students and space is limited for each trip. Reservations will be made based on commitments made by deposits. If space becomes a constraint, we will prioritize in a first come, first serve manner. 

 

 

If unexpected costs not covered by insurance arise due to flight or travel issues, the parents will be informed of the additional cost and given time to pay through myschoolbucks before April 30. 

 

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