Are you Safer Than a 5 th Grader?

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Are you Safer Than a 5th Grader?

Safe Kids Upstate Safe Schools Program

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Safe Kids UpstateGreenville, South Carolina

• Safe Kids at Home

• Safe Kids at Play

• Safe Kids at School

• Safe Kids On the Way

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Greenville County Schools

• 71,063 students• 47th Largest district in US• Largest in SC

• 51 Elementary Schools• 18 Middle Schools• 14 High Schools

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Safe Kids Safe Schools Program

• Schools that incorporate 5 safety initiatives into their school year programming/curriculum are recognized as Safe Kids Safe Schools.

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Safety Patrol

• 51 Elementary Schools have Safety Patrols

• 5th graders

• 1500+ Patrols in Greenville County

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Supplies

• Vests• Hats• Ponchos• Handbooks• Certificates• Pins• No Cell Phone Zone Signs & Materials• We Are Safety Patrol Rap Video

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We Are Safety Patrol!

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Duties & ResponsibilitiesMost Common: Carpool Lines

“Car line runs smoother and less parents become frustrated waiting in line. Nearly all parents and students are buckling up. Previously less than ½ were buckling up before the Patrols were on duty reminding them ‘don’t’ forget to buckle up’ as they loaded the students in their cars. The students who are involved in Safety Patrols have shown more mature leadership and responsibility traits than their peers.” –Safety Patrol Leader

•Open and close car doors•Direct cars according to procedure•Help students in and out of cars (especially younger students)•Keep students away from moving cars•Remind parents to

•Buckle Up!•Have a nice day!•Please turn off cell phones!

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Car Pool Line Duty64% of Safety Patrol Leaders strongly agree that

Safety Patrols decrease drop off and pick up time in the car pool line.

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Other Duties

“Not only are the Safety Patrols helping with carpool lines and arrival and dismissal, but they have become role models for younger students. Our Safety Patrol team visits each of our younger classes to talk about their roles as Safety Patrols. During this time, they also talk to the kids about walking to school safely, bike safety and being good helpers.” –Safety Patrol Leader

•Hall monitors•“Student ambassadors”•Peer Tutoring•Teach younger students about safety•Help with Walk to School Days•Organize fundraisers and community events

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Safety Patrols in ActionPeer Tutors Student Ambassadors

88% of Safety Patrol Leaders strongly agree that the Safety Patrol program helps students develop leadership skills.

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Safety Patrols in ActionHelping with bus duty Keeping little ones away from traffic

72% of Safety Patrol Leaders strongly agree that the Safety Patrol program has made a positive difference at their school.

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Safety Patrols in ActionHelping with Walk This Way

68% of Safety Patrol Leaders strongly agree that the Safety Patrol program enhances all students’ knowledge of and engagement in safe

behaviors.

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Safety Patrols have FUN too!

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What do all of these people have in common?

US Presidents

Governors

CongressAstronauts

Educators

Olympic MedalistsExecutives

Community Leaders

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Drive Into Leadership

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How Can YOU Work with Safety Patrols?

• Walk This Way• Safety Trainings• Safe Routes to School Travel Plans

• Walkability Audits• Serve on taskforce

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Megan Shropshire

Manager of School HealthChildren’s Advocacy

Greenville Health System

[email protected]

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