Tips for Moving to Washington Academy

In your pocket or purse:
Passport, visa, ID's, airplane ticket, calling card, credit card (if necessary), and a small amount of U.S. money to use in vending machines.

In your carry-on luggage:
Any prescriptions, (check with your doctor to make sure there are no restrictions. If so, bring written prescriptions to be filled when you get here), toiletries (enough for a couple days in case your baggage is delayed), a favorite snack, gum, and something for amusement (an MP3 player or a book).

What to wear for the trip:
Wear comfortable clothes. Sneakers are a good choice. A light jacket with inside pockets is helpful. Don¡t forget to wear a watch!

In your suitcase:
Pack only the basics. Don't pack heavy boots or coats. They take up too much space and you can get them here.

An extra pair of shoes, socks, underwear, a few pairs of pants (or a skirt), your favorite shirts, pajamas, jewelry.

Bring favorite music, perhaps some photos from home to show your new friends.

Do not bring:
Film (the airport scanners can damage it)
Pocket knives, letter openers, razors, prescriptions that aren't in their original container, fruits, vegetables, plants, or aerosol containers like hair spray or shaving cream.

Enjoy your travels to the great state of Maine!

Time Saving Tips
Following these tips will help you reduce your wait time at the security checkpoint.

Before the Airport:
Do NOT pack or bring prohibited items to the airport. Visit www.TSATravelTips.us for a complete list.

Leave gifts unwrapped. They may be opened for inspection.

Avoid wearing clothing, jewelry, and accessories that contain metal. Metal items may set off the alarm on the metal detector.

Put all undeveloped film and cameras with film in your carry-on baggage. Checked baggage screening equipment will damage undeveloped film.

Carry-on baggage is limited to one carry-on bag plus one personal item. Personal items include laptops, purses, small backpacks, briefcases, or camera cases.

Place identification tags in and on all of your baggage. Don't forget your laptop computer.

At the Airport
Do NOT bring drinks or other liquids to the security checkpoint unless they are in paper or polystyrene (e.g. Styrofoam TM), sealed or seal-able/spill-proof containers.

Do NOT bring food to the security checkpoint unless it is wrapped or in a container. Unpeeled natural foods like fruit are okay.

Put metal IN your carry-on bag. This includes jewelry, loose change, keys, mobile phones, pagers, and personal data assistants (PDAs).

Take OUT your laptop computer. Place it in a bin, separate from its carrying case.

Take OFF your outer coat. Place it in a bin. Suit jackets and blazers do not have to be removed, unless requested by the screener.

If your parent wants to accompany you through the security checkpoint, he or she will need to get a gate pass/authorization at the airport ticket counter of your airline.