The map on the Maps and Directions tab identifies a variety of suggested routes for students who walk to and from school. These route suggestions reflect considerations of traffic patterns, existing traffic controls, and other crossing protections aids such as school patrols. Please take a moment to acquaint your child with the appropriate route to school. Additionally, a review of the following safety tips will help ensure your child's safety:
1. Always use sidewalks where available. Where no walking area exists, walk on the left side of the roadway facing oncoming traffic.
2. Before crossing any street, stop and look both ways for oncoming traffic.
3. Where available, cross at marked crosswalks and walk, do not run, while in the crosswalk area.
4. Cross only at safe corners, even if you must walk farther to do so. - Do not jaywalk!
5. Obey the instructions of your school patrol, and cross only after receiving direction from him/her.
6. When crossing at a traffic signal, be sure to press the pedestrian walk button, if available, and wait for signal indication and traffic to stop before entering the street. Flashing "Don't Walk" means do not begin to walk; however, if you are already crossing the street, you may continue walking. After the "Walk" signal, there should be adequate time to allow the average pedestrian to continue walking across the street before oncoming traffic receives a green light.
7. Do not walk between parked cars. Watch for turning cars.
8. Refuse to talk to or ride with strangers.
9. Go directly from home to school or from school to home by the recommended agreed upon route with parents/guardians.
