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Topics to Discuss and Consider
If your child will be left unattended until adults arrive home, please consider and/or discuss the following:
Back to School Dates for Local Schools
Cupertino School District: Thursday, August 16
Montclaire Elementary School
Mountain View Los Altos High School District: Monday, August 20
Includes Mountain View and Los Altos High Schools
Fremont Union High School District: Monday, August 20
Includes Homestead High School
Los Altos School District: Wednesday, August 22
Includes Almond Elementary, Springer Elementary, Covington Elementary, Santa Rita Elementary, Blach Intermediate, Gardner Bullis, Loyola Elementary and Oak Avenue Schools
Back to School Safety Tips
Our local streets will soon be filled with children walking, biking and rolling back to school! Please take a few moments to review some quick tips and suggestions to help keep children safe as they begin a new school year.
Back to School Safety Tips for Drivers
- Drivers are encouraged to leave earlier than usual, as there will likely be delays along travel routes.
- Please observe speed limits – remember the speed limit in local school zones is 15mph.
- Look out for crossing guards around most elementary schools who will be stopping traffic so children can safely cross the street.
- When dropping off children, please do so in designated school drop off areas.
- Review street safety tips with your children and newly licensed drivers. For a list of great tips, visit http://www.nsc.org/safety_home/SafetyObservances/Pages/BackToSchoolSafety.aspx.
Topics to Discuss and Consider
If your child will be left unattended until adults arrive home, please consider and/or discuss the following:
- What route will your child be taking to and from school?
- Will your child be required to call an adult when they have arrived safely at the appropriate location?
- Does your child have an electronic device with GPS?
- Have you discussed a set of pre-determined rules? This may include having friends over, opening the door to strangers and use of electronics.
- How long will your child be home alone?
- Will your child be required to prepare a snack or a meal? If so, what are the rules for using the stove, oven and microwave?
- Will your child be alone? If siblings are under their care, are they willing and capable to do so?
- How child-safe is your home (e.g. alcohol, prescription medication, tobacco, car keys, lighters/matches, guns, etc.)?
- Who can your child call in case of an emergency? Where can your child find important phone numbers?
- Does your child know what to do in the case of fire, earthquake or other disaster?
Back to School Dates for Local Schools
Cupertino School District: Thursday, August 16
Montclaire Elementary School
Mountain View Los Altos High School District: Monday, August 20
Includes Mountain View and Los Altos High Schools
Fremont Union High School District: Monday, August 20
Includes Homestead High School
Los Altos School District: Wednesday, August 22
Includes Almond Elementary, Springer Elementary, Covington Elementary, Santa Rita Elementary, Blach Intermediate, Gardner Bullis, Loyola Elementary and Oak Avenue Schools
Address/Location
Los Altos Police Department
1 N San Antonio Rd
Los Altos, CA 94022
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 650-947-2770