Safety Patrol Club

South Florida School of Excellence “Safety Patrol” membership is a position of honor.  Millions of boys and girls served since the nationwide movement started in the early 1920's.  Fourth grade students have the opportunity to serve as a Safety Patrol.

Upper elementary, middle and high school teachers will nominate students that exhibit leadership and responsibility skills.

The students are then placed on a patrol.  In the morning, safety patrols have a number of duties which include raising the flag, assisting in the cafeteria and gym, and keeping an eye on the students to make sure that rules are followed.

On the afternoon patrol, they assist with all aspects of dismissal, making sure that the students remain safe.

As a reward to the safety patrols for their hours of service, South Florida School of Excellence organizes a yearly trip to Washington D.C.

South Florida School of Excellence Safety Patrols benefit students, schools, and communities.

Students gain:

• Safety awareness
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Pride overall community Communities benefit from: • Safer environments for pedestrians and motorists
• A spirit of volunteerism and civic-mindedness
• A positive collaboration between students, parents, schools, and law enforcement

Patrol Members Pledge:

I promise to do my best to...

• Report to duty on time.
• Perform my duties faithfully.
• Obey my teachers and officers of the patrol.
• Report dangerous student practices.
• Strive to earn the respect of my fellow students.