Published July 25, 2022
Here are the 2022-2023 School Year Calendars in Some Tennessee Local School Systems, Plus Some Back-to-School Safety Tips
Many local school systems in Tennessee are beginning to release alternative plans for the 2022-2023 school year. Click the links below to view or download a PDF of the school year calendar.
As summer draws to a close and children start heading back to school, children get excited as they look forward to entering the next grade level, seeing their friends and meeting new people. Yet it can also be a time of unforeseen dangers. Keeping our children safe should always be top-of-mind. It's important to remember – and share with your children – some key tips that will help keep them safe and healthy throughout the school year!
Here are the recommended steps by the National Association of Elementary School Principals to ensure a safe school experience.
1. Learn the school's emergency procedures. Emergency plans and phone numbers are usually included in school handbooks and posted in classrooms. Taking a few extra minutes to familiarize yourself and your child with emergency information can give him the confidence he needs to act quickly in emergency situations.
2. Know travel routes to and from the school. Make sure you and your child know both primary and alternate routes. In an emergency, roads can be blocked and it's important to have a backup plan.
3. Know and follow school security and safety measures. These might include signing in when visiting the school, being escorted when walking through the building, or wearing a visitor pass. Following these procedures also sets a great example for your kids.
4. Talk with your child about safety. Be specific. Talk about instinct and paying attention to funny feelings of fear. Explain what to do if she doesn't feel safe (find a teacher, call 911, etc.). Make sure she knows how to contact you or a trusted neighbor who is likely to be at home.
5. Inform school staff about health and emotional concerns. Whether your child has a food allergy, a physical disability, or has been subject to 1, make sure to keep your child's teachers and principal.
6. Get involved. Talk with the principal about what you can do to increase school safety, such as organizing parents to form a neighborhood watch before and after school. Sometimes parent groups are highly successful in making improvements in traffic safety during drop off and pick up times.
A safe community for children is a safe community for us all. Now that school is back in session, whether you are a student, parent, or simply a responsible member of the community, these tips can help make the school year safe and happy for everyone.
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