FAQ

  1. Who is eligible to be a St.Martin's School Safety Patrol
  2. What must be done to become a Safety Patrol?
  3. What happens if the patrol belt is lost?
  4. How often do patrols serve?
  5. What are the assignments of patrols?
  6. What other assignments are there?
  7. Other than the Patrol Pledge, what other requirements are there?
  8. How long after school does a patrol have to stay?
  9. Who is the Patrol Supervisor?
  10. Are there Patrol Meetings?
  11. Are there other meetings?



Who is eligible to be a St.Martin's School Safety Patrol

All middle school students (Grades 6, 7 & 8) may become a Safety 
Patrol.
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What must be done to become a Safety Patrol?

An application must be read and signed by a parent/guardian.  The 
student
must also read and sign the application. After reciting the
Patrol Pledge
from memory, a numbered bright yellow belt will be issued to the
patrol.
This belt will belong to the patrol for the entire school year.
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What happens if the patrol belt is lost?

The student will be responsible for informing the Captain and 
Patrol
Supervisors that the belt is lost and must pay $5.00 for another
belt.
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How often do patrols serve?

Patrols may serve at least once a quarter depending on 
eligibility.
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What are the assignments of patrols?

The Captain(s) is/are chosen from the 8th grade patrols.  
Lieutenants are
chosen from the 7th grade patrols.
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What other assignments are there?

Class patrols for Pre-K through Grade 3 and Car Door 
Openers are the
other assignments. Pre-K, K and 1st each have 3 patrols,
Grade 2 has two patrols, and Grade 3 has 1 patrols.
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Other than the Patrol Pledge, what other requirements are there?

Patrols must maintain a C or better average in all subjects.  
Patrols must
also demonstrate dependability and leadership by being prompt at
dismissal
and by turning in assigned homework on time. Patrols must remain
detention
free. Any infraction of the above may end in a 30 day suspension
from
duty. Please refer to the patrol application and Parent/Student
Handbook.
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How long after school does a patrol have to stay?

Patrols serve from 2:45 until 3:00pm on regular school days and 
until 12:30
on half days.
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Who is the Patrol Supervisor?

Mrs. Blythe is the Patrol Supervisor.
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Are there Patrol Meetings?

Patrols meetings will be held at 1:45 pm with Montgomery County 
Police
Officer Gloster every third Thursday of the month beginning in
October.
Officer Gloster discusses important safety issues.
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Are there other meetings?

Mrs. Blythe will hold brief Patrol Meetings for patrols either 
during recess or the last period on Tuesday afternoons.
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