Field Trip Chaperon Guide

DEL PASO MANOR SCHOOL  CHAPERONE GUIDELINES

As a chaperone, your participation is very  important. In order to make field trips educational, fun, and  safe learning experiences, we have outlined a list of chaperone  guidelines.

For the majority of field trips all parents  who want to chaperone will be given the opportunity to attend.   In the case of field trips where the number of chaperones is limited due to the organization's requirements, priority will  be given to parents who meet the chaperone requirements for the  particular trip (i.e., student health and safety, gender balance  for overnights, size of vehicle, etc.)

The teacher is ultimately responsible for  maintaining discipline and control of the group. Chaperones are  under the direction of the teacher. All final decisions are made  by the teacher.

 

1.
Make child care arrangements for siblings. They will  not be allowed to attend.
2.
Approach the trip with a good, supportive mental attitude.  Your role can affect the entire trip.
3.
Be with your group at all times. Make sure you are  always within 10 yards of your assigned students.
4.
Share in being responsible for all students. Offer  your support to other chaperones when necessary.
5.
Be supportive of the teacher/docent/instructor by  focusing your attention on them. Help the students do the same.
6.
Avoid and discourage separate conversations at inappropriate  times. Do not chat with other chaperones during instructions  or presentations.
7.
Be helpful. Guide students to discover and experience  for themselves. Do not monopolize discussions with the teacher/docent/instructor.
8.
 Follow all policies, procedures, and  laws for the safety of all students.
9.
Be prepared with gas, food, and all necessities. Stopping  at restaurants, grocery stores, and gas stations (except for  emergencies), is not permitted.

We ask that chaperones acknowledge that their  participation is important to the learning experience of the  students involved, and that they will follow the above guidelines.

Failure to follow any of the above guidelines  may result in the chaperone being removed from the chaperone  list.