Elementary Field Trip SOP
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1Teacher Completes Field Trip Request FormTeacher submits Field Trip Request Form (at least 30 days prior to the trip).
Link to Field Trip Request Form
Form includes consultation with the school nurse. -
2Principal Reviews Request
- Principal reviews the request.
- Building admin or designee enters in the field trip in the D100 Field Trip Planning Google Calendar
- Principal looks into nursing needs/services/availability.
- Principal either grants or denies the initial request.
Assuming everything listed above is okay, principal signs off on paperwork and turns paperwork over to the OP. -
3OP- Next Steps
- Notifies teacher of approval.
- Sets up transportation after the teacher completes either the link to Field Trip Request for Transportation Form or hard copy of form.
- If needed, the field trip sponsor uses the volunteer SOP secure volunteers no later than one week prior to the field trip date.
- Notifies cafeteria.
- Notifies all other staff. Example Field Trip Notification Form
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4Teacher- Next Steps
- Creates a field trip permission form and sends it electronically (Parent Square) to parents. Teacher sends print copies as needed. Copy of blank field trip permission form
- Teacher lines up chaperones and ensures that they have filled out the volunteer form. Ratio 1:10
- Notifies food service of the exact # of students needing a lunch (approx. 1-2 days prior).