CROMWELL HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT GRADUATION 2021
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CROMWELL HIGH SCHOOL
PROJECT GRADUATION 2021
We are excited to announce that PROJECT GRADUATION 2021 will be held on June 9, 2021
from 9:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. at Quassy Amusement Park. Bussing will be provided to and from
Cromwell High School on the evening of the event. Students who would like to attend, and their
parent/guardian(s), must read, sign and return all required documents in order to participate.
NOTICE OF RISK, INFORMED CONSENT, AND WAIVER
REGARDING PROJECT GRADUATION 2021
This Notice of Risks, Informed Consent, and Waiver (“Notice”) relates to students’ optional and
voluntary participation in Project Graduation 2021. The parents or legal guardians (“Parents”) of
participating students (“Student” or “Students”) and the Student must sign this Notice and return it to
the Cromwell High School (“CHS”) Main Office by May 21, 2021.
NOTICE OF RISK
Project Graduation 2021 (the “Event”) is an all-night, substance-free party for CHS Seniors. The
Cromwell Public Schools and the Cromwell Board of Education (together, the “District”) has worked
throughout the year with dedicated parent volunteers to offer this celebration for students as they graduate
from CHS.
Participation in the Event is optional and voluntary and is not an educational or graduation requirement of
the District.
The Event is scheduled to be held from June 9, 2021 at 9:30 p.m. until June 10, 2021 at 4:30 a.m.
at Quassy Amusement Park in Middlebury, CT. Students attending the Event will be transported from CHS
to Quassy Amusement Park at the beginning of the Event and from Quassy Amusement Park to CHS at the
end of the Event. Project Graduation will provide transportation to and from CHS through DATTCO Bus
Company. Chaperones will include one or two certified staff members from the District as well as parent
volunteers working under their direction.
Event activities include various rides, activities, etc. More information about Quassy Amusement
Park is available at https://www.quassy.com/things-to-do/amusement-park-rides. Given the current
pandemic health emergency related to the highly contagious novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”), Students are
invited to attend the Event under certain conditions and consistent with all applicable rules, regulations,
federal and state orders and guidance, and guidance from public health officials related to COVID-19.
Further details about the Event, and relevant rules and regulations, are attached to this Notice as Appendix
A. Further information about COVID-19 is attached to this Notice as Appendix B.
Parents are encouraged to drop off and pick up their Students at CHS at the appointed times.
However, Students may choose to park their cars overnight at CHS. If students choose to park their cars
on District property, the Parents and the Student understand that there is a risk of damage or theft to their
vehicles and any property stored therein. The District will not provide security on the premises and is not
responsible for any damage or theft of property on such premises. If students do choose to park their cars
in the CHS parking lot, they are encouraged to lock their vehicles and not store valuable items in their
vehicles overnight.
9459367v2Transportation to and the activities associated with the Event present risks to the Student
personally and to his/her property, some of which may result in serious personal injury or death, and these
risks can be a consequence of not only the Student’s actions or negligence but also the actions or
negligence of others, or travel conditions or equipment. The District is not responsible for any injury,
loss, or damage to the Student’s person or property, whether resulting from acts or omissions of third
parties, or other persons not under the control of the District, from the operation or condition of facilities
or premises, from acts of war or terrorism, or from acts of God or nature, including from pandemic,
except to the extent that the injury, loss, or damage is caused by the sole negligence or reckless, wanton or
intentional misconduct of the District, its board members, officers, employees, agents, contractors,
representatives, or assigns.
INFORMED CONSENT AND WAIVER
We, [Parent Names]
and [Student Name], understand that
the Student has the opportunity to participate in Project Graduation 2021. As a condition of the Student
being able to participate, we understand that we are required to read the information in this Notice,
Appendix A, Appendix B, and the websites cited in these documents to ensure that we are informed of
and understand the risks associated with participating in the Event during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In signing below, the Parents attest that we are the parent(s)/guardian(s) of the above-
named Student, and the Parents and Student attest that we have read the Notice, Appendix A, and
Appendix B. We agree to abide by all rules and regulations described therein, and expressly
understand the risks related to participating in the Event.
In consideration for the Student being allowed to participate in the Event, we fully ASSUME
ALL RISKS, inherent and otherwise, whether or not described above, in connection with the Student’s
participation in the Event, and WAIVE the right to initiate and/or pursue in any manner any and all
lawsuits and any other claims in any forum against the District, its board members, officers, employees,
agents, contractors, representatives, volunteers and/or assigns (the “Released Parties”) for any injury or
harm connected to the Student’s participation in the Event. These agreements of assumption of risks and
waiver do NOT apply if (1) the liability, damage, loss or injury is caused solely by the negligence of the
Released Parties and does not include the negligence or any other act or omission by any other person or
entity (such as the Student, the Parents, other third parties or independent vendors/contractors); or (2) the
liability, damage, loss or injury is caused by the reckless, wanton or intentional misconduct of a Released
Party. These agreements of assumption of risks and waiver will be construed in accordance with
Connecticut law.
WE HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE NOTICE AND APPENDICES AND CONSENT TO
THE STUDENT PARTICIPATING IN PROJECT GRADUATION 2021.
Parent/Legal Guardian signature Date
Parent/Legal Guardian signature Date
Student signature Date
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9459367v2MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION
We, [Parent Names]
are the parents or legal guardians of (the “Student”). We represent that the
Student is fully capable of participating in Project Graduation 2021, with or without reasonable
accommodations, without causing harm to himself, herself or others.
We understand that, in the event of a medical emergency threatening the Student’s life or limb, no
informed consent is required for the Student’s treatment and that emergency medical care will be obtained
and rendered to the Student. We further understand that if the Student’s medical condition is urgent but
not life threatening, informed consent is required for treatment. If the Student needs urgent or emergent
medical care for which informed consent or permission may be requested or required, and if reasonable
attempts to reach us for consultation and informed consent are unsuccessful, we hereby delegate to the
chaperones of Project Graduation the authority to make on our behalf all medical decisions regarding the
care and treatment of the Student, including decisions on surgery, transfusions, and the administration of
anesthetic, and to give informed consent to such treatment.
Parent/Legal Guardian signature Date
Parent/Legal Guardian signature Date
Student signature Date
EMERGENCY CONTACT
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Name Phone number
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9459367v2APPENDIX A
2021 Cromwell High School Project Graduation
The following rules, regulations, and expectations apply to all students attending the Event.
Only Cromwell High School (CHS) students receiving diplomas and approved by the CHS
administration are eligible to attend.
The event will take place at Quassy Amusement.
All students must arrive at CHS by 9:30 p.m. on June 9, 2021 to board the bus. Buses will leave
promptly at 9:45 p.m. to transport students from CHS to Quassy Amusement Park. Students
must take the bus to participate in this event. Buses will also transport students from Quassy
to CHS at the end of the evening.
Students must stay for the entire event. If a student needs to leave early, a parent/guardian
must pick the student up at Quassy Amusement Park and sign the student out. The student cannot
return to the event.
Students are invited to participate in many activities offered at Quassy Amusement Park,
including various rides and pavilion activities. More information about Quassy Amusement
Park is available at https://www.quassy.com/things-to-do/amusement-park-rides.
This is an alcohol, drug, nicotine, and vape free event. Students are reminded that they must
abide by all school rules, including the Cromwell Public Schools policy prohibiting alcohol, drug,
nicotine and vapor products, during this event.
Any student determined or suspected to be under the influence of alcohol, drugs, nicotine or a
vaping product will be asked to remain with a teacher or chaperone while the student’s
parent/guardian(s) are contacted. The parent/guardian(s) will be required to pick up their child
from the event. If necessary or advisable, the teacher or chaperone will seek medical attention for
the student.
Misconduct will not be tolerated. If a student engages in misconduct, violates these rules or any
protocols established by Quassy Amusement Park, or otherwise violates Cromwell Public
Schools rules and regulations, including any COVID-19 health and safety protocols, the student’s
parent/guardian(s) may be contacted and required to pick the student up from the event.
The District is not responsible for any personal articles that may be lost during the event. Students
are advised not to bring any bags, jewelry, watches, money or other valuables.
No food or drinks may be brought on the bus or to Quassy Amusement Park.
The chaperones reserve the right to inspect any bags or other containers brought by students to
the event.
Students are encouraged not to drive and parents are encouraged not to let their children drive to
the parking lot in order to board the bus for the event to avoid potential accidents due to lack of
sleep.
STUDENTS WILL ONLY BE ALLOWED TO BRING THEIR CELL PHONE AND A
SWEATSHIRT OR JACKET.
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9459367v2APPENDIX B
Notice of Risks Related to COVID-19
COVID-19 is an illness caused by a virus that can spread from person to person, primarily
through respiratory droplets. Data suggest that there can be transmission of COVID-19 through
respiratory droplets of those with mild (or no) symptoms or those who do not feel ill. COVID-19
symptoms can range from mild (or no) symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms of COVID-19 may
include, among other symptoms, fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue,
headache, congestion or runny nose, muscle or body aches, sore throat, new loss of smell or taste, nausea
or vomiting, and diarrhea. The estimated incubation period is between 2 and 14 days. It is important to
note that some people become infected and do not develop any symptoms or feel unwell.
COVID-19 is a new disease and there are limited data and information about the impact of many
underlying medical conditions on the risk for severe illness from COVID-19. Severe illness from
COVID-19 is defined as hospitalization, admission to the intensive care unit (ICU), intubation or
mechanical ventilation, or death.
Among adults, the risk for severe illness from COVID-19 increases with age, with older adults at
highest risk. Additionally, adults of any age with the following conditions are at increased risk of severe
illness from the virus that causes COVID-19: cancer; chronic kidney disease; COPD (chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease); Down Syndrome; heart conditions, such as heart failure, coronary artery disease, or
cardiomyopathies; immunocompromised state (weakened immune system) from solid organ transplant;
obesity (body mass index [BMI] of 30 kg/m2 or higher but < 40 kg/m2); severe obesity (BMI ≥ 40 kg/m2);
pregnancy; sickle cell disease; smoking; and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Adults of any age with other
medical conditions not listed here might be at increased risk for severe illness from the virus that causes
COVID-19. As more data become available, additional risk factors for severe COVID-19 may be
identified.
While fewer children have been sick with COVID-19 compared to adults, children can be
infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, can get sick from COVID-19, and can spread the virus that
causes COVID-19 to others. Children, like adults, who have COVID-19 but have no symptoms can still
spread the virus to others. Most children with COVID-19 have mild symptoms or have no symptoms at
all. However, some children can get severely ill from COVID-19 and might require hospitalization,
intensive care, or a ventilator to help them breathe. In rare cases, they might die. Babies under one year
old and children with certain underlying medical conditions might be at increased risk for severe illness
from COVID-19. Children with the following conditions, among others not listed here, might be at
increased risk for severe illness: asthma or chronic lung disease; diabetes; genetic, neurologic, or
metabolic conditions; sickle cell disease; heart disease since birth; immunosuppression (weakened
immune system due to certain medical conditions or being on medications that weaken the immune
system); medical complexity (children with multiple chronic conditions that affect many parts of the
body, or are dependent on technology and other significant supports for daily life); and obesity. The
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and partners are investigating a rare but serious
medical condition associated with COVID-19 in children called Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in
Children (MIS-C). It is not yet known what causes MIS-C and who is at increased risk for developing it.
Importantly, there are now authorized and recommended vaccines to prevent COVID-19 in the
United States, and the CDC recommends getting an authorized COVID-19 vaccine when it is available.
However, many people will not have been vaccinated by the date of Project Graduation. In addition,
multiple variants of the virus that causes COVID-19 have been documented in the United States and
globally during this pandemic. Finally, although COVID-19 vaccines are effective at preventing illness,
scientists are still learning how well vaccines prevent people from spreading the virus that causes
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9459367v2COVID-19 to others. After exposure, people can be infected with or “carry” the virus that causes
COVID-19 but not feel sick or have any symptoms. For this reason, even after vaccination, the CDC
recommends that individuals continue taking precautionary measures to help prevent getting sick as we
learn more about how COVID-19 vaccines work in real-world conditions. The CDC advises, among
other precautionary measures, that everyone two years and older should wear masks in public; stay at
least six feet away from others who do not live with them; avoid crowds; avoid indoor spaces that do not
offer fresh air from the outdoors as much as possible, and if indoors, bring in fresh air by opening
windows and doors, if possible; wash their hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use
a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not readily available; cover
coughs and sneezes; clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily; monitor their health daily; and
stay home and isolate from others when sick.
Additional information regarding COVID-19 is available on the following websites or upon
request from the District:
CDC website at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html
DPH website at https://portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus
Although the District has implemented certain preventative measures consistent with
applicable rules, regulations, federal and state orders and guidance, and guidance from public health
officials related to COVID-19, the District cannot ensure that Students participating in Project
Graduation and/or their Parents or others in the Student’s household will not become infected with
COVID-19. Moreover, the District cannot protect against exposure to or infection by COVID-19 that
occurs due to the actions, omissions, and/or negligence of students or others, including District staff
members, other Project Graduation participants, and other individuals located at the Event.
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