Responsibilities:

• I will ensure the safety of GES students as they arrive and depart each day.
• I will set an example of reliability by reporting for duty on the correct day and time.
• I will set an example of leadership by never chatting with friends while on duty or playing with the stop flags.
• I will be helpful and polite to students, parents, and staff.
• I will remember to wear appropriate clothing for the weather.  If it’s cold, I will remember to wear a coat and gloves.  If it’s raining, I will remember an umbrella and raincoat.  (We have several large rain ponchos available but urge you to wear your own.)  If the weather is stormy, I understand that all duty may be cancelled by the office.

Duties:

• Motion cars forward
• Remind children to walk not run
• Remind children to watch for cars
• Watch the adult at the front of the cars as he/she signals cars forward
• Help children in and out of cars (Front Drive Only)
• Keep traffic flowing by holding people at crosswalks while moving cars forward first
• Never allow anyone to enter or leave a car beyond the 2nd crosswalk in the back drive
• Remember to always use your best manners (“Good morning”, “Please”, “Thank you”, and most importantly, SMILE!)

Attention Parents:

Serving on Safety Patrol is a leadership position in which your child will be seen as a positive role model within the building. Because of the high visibility of this position, it is imperative that the following guidelines are understood and followed closely:

• Students need to arrive promptly for their duty which will take place from 7:40 to 8:05 a.m. or from 2:50 to 3:15 p.m.
• Students need to dress appropriately for the weather.
• Students must maintain passing grades and must not accrue office referrals for discipline as described on the attached “Standard for Participation in Student Leadership Organizations” sheet.