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Unfortunately, despite every precaution, accidents occur. In such an event, the teacher in charge and the parents/guardians serving as chaperones can be depended upon to use good judgment about getting immediate and proper care for the student. Chaperones are selected by the classroom teacher. To be a chaperone, you must be registered at the beginning of each year through the volunteer office (508-539-1550 x 175). Most often, the school cannot send many chaperones because theatres, etc. regulate the ratio of adults to children in each group. The school must abide by these regulations. Chaperones will be on public transportation with the children and not in personal vehicles. Chaperones/parents/guardians may not follow a school bus on field trips and seek to remove a child during or at the end of the trip to transport him/her in their own vehicle. Children must leave from the school and return to the school building for/from the field trip. Since field trips have become a common practice in the educational program of our community, it is important that the parent/guardian understand their responsibility in case an accident occurs and assume any financial responsibility. Neither town officials, the school administrators, teaching staff nor parents/guardians/chaperones may be liable in case of injuries or unforeseen accidents. When there is an opportunity for a field trip, parents/guardians must complete and sign a form and return it to the teacher prior to the trip. If the form is not returned, the student will not be allowed to participate in the field trip. NO PHONE PERMISSION is permitted. Field trips extend student Teaming and experiences. It is hoped that all students will benefit from these opportunities. However, while we believe all children should benefit from field trips, the teacher and/or administrator reserve(s) the right to withhold a child from such a trip if he/she exhibits any behavior that may present a safety issue to himself/herself or others. WALKING FIELD TRIPS During the school year the teachers may take the students to the Quashnet School, the Mashpee Public Library, the Mashpee Commons, the Mashpee Senior Center, the Mashpee Boy's and Girl's Club or other organizations within walking distance of the school. Please give permission for your child to visit these areas under the supervision of teachers and chaperones by signing the Walking Field Trip Permission Release form at the back of this handbook. Your child cannot participate in these trips without your permission. STUDENT PLACEMENT We believe that the Mashpee Public Schools should be providing every child with the best possible learning environment. There are many variables to consider in the placement process from year to year. It is important to us that every child is successful. Thus, placement must be done by the professional staff. Be assured that each child's specific needs will certainly be considered. 16