WHAT IS TRIP?
TRIP is offered to promote the education of students at Sussex Christian School. It is a way for you to reduce your
tuition bill every time you buy food, clothing, and other items by making your purchases at stores that are in this
program. You don't have to buy anything extra, you don't have to pay a penny more, and you can make your
purchases whenever you like. There is no minimum amount you have to buy. You will be paying for your purchases with
gift certificates instead of cash, check, or credit cards.
HOW DO I GET STARTED?
Read through this information and then complete the Registration Form. This form needs to be returned to the school
marked "TRIP". You will be assigned a TRIP account number. This number is very important as it will be used to keep
track of your credits. You should receive a phone call with your TRIP number and then you can begin placing orders.
HOW DO I PLACE AN ORDER?
Each week we publish a Cash 'n Carry Order form in the Home Announcements. There is also a link to this from from this
web page. In addition, we publish a monthly Special Orders Form for all other stores from which you can purchase
cards. Indicate on the form(s) which stores you wish to purchase from and the denomination you would like to have the
gift certificates in. Enclose your check or cash for the full amount you wish to purchase. During the school year, orders
are processed on Tuesday mornings. Your child can bring the order to school or you can stop in and drop it off to the
office. All orders must be received by 9:15 am on Tuesdays in order to ensure processing that week. Orders received
after that time may need to wait until the following week.
WHEN DO I RECEIVE MY CERTIFICATES?
Your filled order from the Cash 'n Carry form will be available for pickup at the school office on Tuesday afternoons.
Orders can also be sent home with your child if you so designate. Cards ordered from the Special Order Forms will be
available on or before Tuesday of the following week. Please be sure to clearly indicate pickup instructions on your
order. These cards are just like cash. SCS cannot accept responsibilty for lost or misplaced gift certificates.
HOW DO I RECEIVE MY CREDIT?
The Special Orders Form indicates the percentage of your purchase that will be credited to your TRIP account each
time you place an order. These credits will accumulate, and twice a year your tuition bill will be directly reduced by the
credits. The January tuition bill will be reduced by credits applied by December 15, and the May tuition bill will be
reduced by credits applied by April 15. You will receive a Tuition Earnings Statement listing your weekly purchase
amounts prior to the credit dates.
CAN I ORDER FOR OTHER PEOPLE?
DEFINATELY!! This is a great way to increase your credit amount. Ask relatives and friends to consider shopping with
gift certificates. Enclose their check in your order envelope. We can only process ONE envelope per TRIP number, but in
that envelope you can have as many checks as you want.
MY CHILDREN ARE NOT IN SCHOOL YET, BUT I'D LIKE TO START TRIP NOW!
No problem! On the registration form, indicate that you are a FUTURE FAMILY. Your credits will continue to accumulate
year after year. Once your child is in school, inform TRIP that you would like your credits applied.
CAN OUR CREDITS BE APPLIED TO ANOTHER FAMILY?
Absolutely! On the registration form, fill in the appropriate box as to where you want your credits applied.
WHAT IF I HAVE MORE QUESTIONS?
Our TRIP volunteers will be happy to help you. Call the school office and they will have someone call you to answer all
your questions.
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