CCCSD #161

FIELD TRIP CHAPERONE GUIDELINES

The following are guidelines and expectations for all classroom chaperones wishing to go on school field trips:

Field Trip Chaperones may be required as volunteers to submit to a background check prior to going on any day trip. All overnight chaperones will be required to submit to a background check.

Please review the guidelines below:

1. Because of the responsibility of supervising several children in small groups for the entire duration of the trip, no sibling/other children are allowed.

2. As with any school functions, the use of alcohol and illegal drugs is not allowed at any time throughout the trip. Tobacco use at the discretion of the teacher only.

3. Official chaperones are required to ride the bus with the children unless there is a capacity problem on the bus. Please advise the teacher if you wish to attend the field trip and drive separately, however you will not be listed as a chaperone.

4. Please do not purchase items or provide opportunities that are not offered to all students in the class or pre-approved by the teacher.

5. Please do not use cell phones on the trip unless it is an emergency situation.

6. Timelines are critical. Please be prompt and try to arrive at the meeting spot a few minutes early; buses are often on a very tight timeline.

7. The teacher will provide all chaperones with a detailed outline of the field trip. Please follow the outline even if there is a difference of opinion. Teachers have the ultimate responsibility and depend on your support.

8. Overnight chaperones may not retire until all students are in their rooms, all visiting between rooms has stopped, and the chaperone is sure the students are secure.

9. Chaperones may be responsible to pay their own entrance/admission fees.

10. Chaperones must assume 24-hour day responsibility for students from the time they leave the school until they return.

Thank you for volunteering to help assist students on the classroom field trip. Additional adult support gives the teacher an opportunity to monitor activites as well as ensure that all possible measures are taken to provide the maximum safety for all students. We hope you enjoy your field trip experience.

Chaperones are very important to the success of every field trip. They perform a valuable function and are truly appreciated. If you have any questions regarding any of these guidelines, please contact your child’s teacher.