Walking to school each day can be part of a good exercise program that keeps your child healthy, fit and ready to learn. Children who walk to school also help minimize parking lot congestion at the school. We have developed school walk routes to encourage walking and safe pedestrian behaviors.
The school walk route map shows the recommended route for your child to use walking to and from school each day. A copy of the walk route map is in your school office.
The walk route plan has been developed based on traffic patterns and traffic controls such as crosswalks, stop signs, traffic lights and safety patrol posts. The route limits the number of street crossings children will make and seeks to group children together to increase their visibility and safety. Therefore, the route may not be the shortest way to school, but it is important that children follow the route, even if they must walk a little farther to do so.
Please help your child become familiar with their route by walking it together. Teach your child to cross the street only at the location indicated on the route and to follow these safety rules:
Safety patrol members will be posted before and after school at the crosswalks as indicated in the written description of the route. Remember to tell your child to follow the patrol member’s instructions. The routes may be reviewed yearly and may change as conditions along the route change.