San Mateo Patrols

                                                              Sponsors:  Lynette Smiley and Odessa Mayer

 

                                                    

 

 

 

 

 

Purpose

San Mateo Elementary's Patrols are the leaders and role models for other students in our school. The primary functions of Patrols are 1) to help children cross safely on their way to and from San Mateo Elementary, 2) to help children become safe pedestrians, 3) to help students maintain safety in the hallways and on school grounds, 4) to insure smooth drop-offs/pick-ups of students, 5) to lead at school flag-raising ceremonies, and 6) to encourage qualities of leadership and good citizenship of all Patrol members.

School Safety Patrol membership is an honored position where millions of boys and girls have served since the program's inception in the 1920s. Becoming a Patrol is a full-time commitment to all functions and aspects of being a patrol.

Requirements

Students are recommended for Patrol positions by teachers based on citizenship, academics, leadership, maturity, punctuality, sound judgment, good attendance record, courtesy, respect for others,  and reliability.  In order to maintain active status as a Patrol, students are required to

  • maintain an "A-B" grade average in all subjects, 

  • maintain an "A" in conduct,

  • wear the approved uniform every day (includes Patrol safety belt)

  • be on time to post and perform your duty in an efficient and responsible manner

  • show respect at all times to adults, other students, and fellow Patrol members

  • be able to provide transportation to and from school each day