Unless a child poses an imminent threat to the safety of him/herself or others, chaperones should never physically handle a youngster. Do not purchase souvenirs or food without prior permission of the teacher.It is your responsibility to keep the group together and when necessary, escort children to the lavatory. Do not leave children alone or unescorted.Insurance regulations do not permit parent chaperones to bring other family members on school field trips. Your responsibility is to the children in your group. Do not bring along siblings or other children.Do not smoke or drink alcoholic beverages during the field trip.If necessary, move children to a safe place and inform the teacher.Ĭhildren are required to wear seat belts when being transported by bus. Be alert to potential dangers- stray animals, strangers, etc. Please speak to the teacher privately if you have any concerns.Īlways think of the children's safety first. The teacher is in charge, and her/his directions must be followed at all times. If a child refuses to follow your instructions, inform a teacher as soon as possible.ĭon't hesitate to ask questions if you have doubts as to what should be done in a given situation. Name tags or a list of students' names will be supplied by the teacher. Introduce yourself and be sure that you know the names of the children in your group. When is doubt bring rain gear or dress in layers. Listen to the weather report and anticipate weather changes.
Performances, tours, or activities during the trip are scheduled and delays may disrupt the field trip for everyone.Ĭasual, comfortable dress is recommended. It is important that chaperone's be on time since trips are planned to depart and return to school at specified times. A chaperone must be willing and physically able to participate in all activities.A chaperone must be a parent/ guardian of a child in the class taking the field trip.Should you require any additional information, or have any other questions or concerns, you are invited to meet with your child's teacher or principal to discuss the matter. The purpose of the Chaperone Guidelines is to provide you with an overview of a chaperone's responsibilities, and to make recommendations for appropriate responses to various situations that may arise during the course of a field trip. Your role as a chaperone is an important one, and while enjoyable, requires that you accept certain responsibilities. When you volunteer to serve as a chaperone on your child's field trip, you will be helping to extend the regular curriculum beyond the classroom and the school. Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information Center.Tips to Talking to Children About Violence.State and Local Legislator Contact Information.School-Based Planning and Shared Decision Making.Parents' Bill of Rights for Data Retrieval and Security.New York State Education Department Parent Dashboard Link.New York State Education Department Parent Dashboard Information.Childcare Program (Before and After School).