It's our favorite time of the year!
That's right! It's time to go to Schlitterbahn! Every year, our 6th grade students are able to attend a field trip to the New Braunfels waterpark. Sixth grade year is arguably one of the most difficult for middle school students. They have to navigate a bigger campus, make new friends, learn how to handle more responsibility, and manage a hectic schedule. We love getting to celebrate the end a BIG year!
Parent Guide
Schlitterbahn Parent Guide (1).pdfHow Is Eligibility Earned?
To be eligible for for the Schlitterbahn field trip, students will need to meet certain behavior and academic expectations during the second semester.
1. Students may not have more than 5 unexcused absences. (1 absence = 7 class periods)
2. The student may not have more than 2 office referrals this semester. The student may not have any suspensions from school this semester.
3. The student must be passing on the April 11th, 2025 grade check.
*Students who receive special services and don’t meet the eligibility requirements will be given consideration.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Where do I drop off/pick up my student?
A: Students will still be dropped off and picked up at the normal time and place. We will depart for Schlitterbahn around 8:45a and will return to SVMS around 3:30p.
Q: Can I be a chaperone?
A: Keep scrolling to find the info about chaperones!
Q: Food?
A: Money collected by the school is for admission into the park only. Students are encouraged to pack a lunch (Schlitterbahn allows personal size bags and coolers) or bring money to purchase food and beverages. Please note that schlitterbahn is a cashless park. SVMS is not responsible for keeping up with money, debit, or credit cards. Cash can be transferred to a card at the waterpark.
Q: Cellphones/valuables?
A: The field trip is on a school day and the school cell phone rules are still applicable. Students will not be permitted to use phones on the trip. It is HIGHLY suggested that all cellphones and valuables are left at the school or home.
Q: Dress Code:
A: Students will need to come to school in normal school dress code. Swim suits may be worn to school, but school appropriate clothes must be worn over until we arrive at the waterpark.
At the waterpark, one or two-piece swim suits may be worn. Attire must be modest and cover private areas of the body.
Chaperones:
Interested in being a chaperone for our trip? We would love to have you join us! We need 30 chaperones to help out once we get to the waterpark. What would you be responsible for?
Assisting in getting kids organized at the school and loaded on the bus.
Helping get kids through the check-in process at the waterpark.
Accounting for your group at the designated check-in time at the park
Up for the challenge? Please out the form below:
Because of the high level of interest in chaperoning this trip, we will be taking the first 30 people to fill out the form AND who have a background check through the school (required to chaperone). You will have to purchase a ticket through the school for admission into the park. If you are not chosen to chaperone for the trip, you may still attend at the park. Email Coach Breaux for more information.
Click HERE to chaperone.
Click HERE to submit a background check.
(only needed if you don't have one on file already.)
Timeline:
January 8th- Field Trip Information and Student Expectations Presented to Students. Expectations Acknowledgement Sent Home.
January 10th- Expectations Acknowledgement Due (signed)
April 11th- Grade Check (Eligibility Check)
April 25th- Payment Due (No Exceptions)
April 30th- Permission Slips Due (No Exceptions)
May 16th- Schlitterbahn Field Trip!
If you have any questions, please reach out to Coach Breaux!
Email: rylan.breaux@comalisd.org