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Emergency in General Community Locations

Emergency encountered while in the Community or on the road i.e. during a LearningField Camp or other Learning Group Activity Trip
  1. LGFamilies proposalwill andsign approvalsfield astrip performs LGthat: Event Planning Steps
    1. Include inherent risks and complete waiver forms as appropriate
    2. As indicated in the event planning steps, ensure access to
      1. Student medical and safety forms
      2. Student group supportssupport forms
      3. Legal Alert information
      4. Emergency contact information for each child
      5. Photo waiver information
    3. AdhereEnsure students adhere to the related School and LG Policies and Procedures
    4. AdhereEnsure students adhere to the Emergency Protocols and Procedures
  2. Coordinator or AdultStaff in Charge to ensure a First Aid kit is either available on-site or taken along.
  3. Parent accompaniment may be recommended for full student experience and extension of learning at home.learning.
  4. Parents are responsible for the care and supervision of their child(ren) at all times whereif indicatedaccompanying i.e.their notchild on a dropfield off event.trip.

Families are expected to arrange their own transportation to and from field trip activities. In the rare event that an accident or emergency occurs while transporting students: 

  1. Account for all students.
  2. Release students only to parents, guardians or authorized representative. Record name to whom students were released.
  3. At the scene, do not discuss the accident with any onlookers. Never speculate about what happened. Never accept or place blame.

In all of the above scenarios, it is important to complete an accident or incident report should the need arise.