How to Get to School Safely

Before going back to school, take time to talk to your child about getting to school safely.

 Here are some tips and resources to help make it a safe trip:

• Go over the rules of stranger awareness and traffic safety. Warn your child to always walk with a friend and to avoid vacant lots and places where there are few people.
• Be sure your child has your daytime phone number (including area code) and address, as well as the number of another familiar adult.

• Remember to get the new bus schedule!
• If your child will be taking the bus for the first time, discuss the bus route and bus safety rules with her.

• If you will be driving your child, have a backup arrangement with another parent in case you are delayed for some reason.
• Confirm carpool arrangements in advance and make sure your child knows who will be picking him up before and after school.
• Become familiar with your school's traffic safety rules, drop-off and pick-up procedures.