CLOSE-UP

The "Close-up" trip is a weeklong trip to Washington D.C. where students learn hands on about our government. It is an in depth and extensive study (it also costs about $1700) that is not for all students, but those that go come away with a new understanding of our political process and history.

The Close-Up foundation is both non-profit and non-partisan. It has no affiliation with any branch of government, political party or interest group. The program presents different sides of issues, which allows participants to make their own political judgments. Blaine High School as sent 400 students over the past 13 years to Washington D.C. to learn a "hands-on" approach to civic education.

If you are interested in going, you must meet the following requirements and make a commitment to participate in the fundraisers and outside meeting/work.

CLOSE-UP REQUIREMENTS

You must participate in outside meetings/work and fundraisers.

CLOSE-UP TIMELINE

Initial Parent meeting Thursday, Sept. 28. 7 pm in my room

Parents and students must attend. Parents will also be asked to take responsibility for fundraisers

Monthly payments of $350/month

This will start at the beginning of Oct. and run through the beginning of March. When all the numbers have been counted, I will refund any money that is necessary (or I will ask for a final payment). Scholarships are available, see me.

Fundraisers

We will be discussing the possible fundraisers at the parent meeting.

Informational parent meeting two weeks before we leave

Close-up trip: Saturday, March 24 to Saturday, March 31