School Safety
Student safety is a priority at Chaparral Elementary. The gates will be locked daily from 9:30 am- 3:00 pm. Remember to sign in and out in the office if you are planning to volunteer during the day. Please remind your children that no student may leave the school grounds during the school day without first being signed out through the office.
SAFETY TO & FROM SCHOOL
When walking to and from school it is important for students to follow all traffic rules. When coming to or leaving school, students should always stay on the crosswalks and sidewalks. At no time is it safe to walk or run through the parking lot. Walking Passes are a must for every student that walks home from school. At no time should students play in the front areas of the school which include the flagpole areas, cement planters, parking lot, and inner courtyard. Unsupervised playground activities should NOT occur before or after school hours.
Parents are reminded to obey all parking lot guidelines to ensure safety in the parking lot for all students. The front parking lot is for staff parking only. All parents are to park on Tannin Dr. if you leave your car.
Bicycle Riding Rules:
I understand that when I ride my bicycle to school, I must obey the same traffic rules that apply to cars. Here are some special rules I need to follow when I ride my bike to school:
- I need to be a third, fourth or fifth grader and have a signed Bicycle Permission Slip on file in the office. The permission slips are available in the office.
- When I arrive at school, I need to walk my bike on the sidewalks and park my bike in one of the bike racks by the back cul-de-sac. Riding my bike on campus is not allowed.
- I need to lock my bike each day.
- I must wear a helmet for my safety. I can store my helmet in my classroom.
Roller blading (including shoes with built-in wheels) and skateboarding are not allowed on campus at any time.
VISITORS AND VOLUNTEERS
New Board Policy 4.415 prohibits volunteers on campus until they have completed a background check and had a TB Skin Test. A TB Skin Test schedule was sent home in the first day packets. All visitors and cleared volunteers must report to the school office, sign-in, and wear a badge/nametag while on campus. The PTA keeps track of volunteer hours and reports them to Palomar Council. If you are planning on volunteering and have not completed the proper paperwork, please contact the Office and remember that you may not volunteer until this is completed.