To insure the safety of students and the engagement of all students in the learning experiences on a field trip, it is necessary to have some guidelines for parent/guardian attendance to field trip destinations. All parents have the opportunity to submit their interest in attending the various field trips that teachers coordinate throughout the year. Parents that are selected to chaperone a field trip must follow the LUSD guidelines outlined below. We recognize that many parents that are not chosen to be a chaperone, are interested in being present at the field trip destination. In most circumstances, field trips require reservations and charge for the number of attendees. All reservations are for students, selected chaperones, and the teacher(s). Some locations have capacity limitations that are enforced for safety reasons. Teachers kindly request that unless your have been selected to be a chaperone, you refrain from attending the field trip.
Thank you for your support of our staff and your understanding of this request.
Field trips begin and end at Franklin School. Subsequently, your supervisory duties conclude once all children safely return to Franklin School.
Chaperones ride the school bus with the teacher(s) and students to and from the field trip destination.
Chaperones are typically assigned a small group of children for which they will be responsible for the duration of the field trip.
Chaperones shall escort their small group to and from the bathroom, and no child shall be out of a chaperone's sight during a field trip.
Chaperones shall reinforce and model the Franklin values of Respect, Integrity, Safety and Effort for the duration of a field trip. If you have difficulty with one of the students assigned to your small group, you shall solicit the assistance of the classroom teacher.
Chaperones who attend field trips must meet district requirements and obtain a criminal background check in accordance with Board Policy 6153 and Administrative Regulation 6153.
Please see the LUSD website for criteria and necessary paperwork.