Student Safety will always be a priority for the School District of Philadelphia. Below is a comprehensive list of general safety tips for parents and students.

Safety Tips For Children

• You can help keep your school a safe place. If you see someone committing a crime, during or after school, call the Philadelphia Police Department (911), or the threat hotline, 215-400-SAFE (215-400-7233).

• To and from school:
  • Walk with a parent/guardian or friends
  • Stay away from strangers and especially strangers in vehicles
  • Cross streets at a light or crosswalk
  • Choose a safe and designated route to school – safe corridor
  • When riding the bus, stay seated and act mature
  • Be aware of everything and everyone near you

• While at school:
  • Stay until dismissal – you are safer at school
  • Know the rules and abide by them
  • Stay away from persons outside the school yard fence
  • Help us keep you safe

Safety Tips for Parents

• Have your child fingerprinted
• Keep a recent photograph of your child
• Show your child how to dial 911 and from where
• Provide your child’s school with current emergency information
• Check your child’s route to and from school and show your child where fire and police stations are located
• Make sure your child knows his or her full name, address, and phone number
• Make sure your child knows to stay away from strangers and to yell for help if approached
• Test your children occasionally to see if they remember the Safety Tip information you have taught them
• Please help us keep your schools safe. We need your input.
• As parents and members of the community you can make a difference in your neighborhood school. If you see any of the below listed activities occurring at or around your neighborhood schools, please call 215-400-SAFE (215-400-7233).
  • Arson
  • Burglary
  • Suspicious persons
  • Truants and/or gang activity
  • Other criminal activity