The guidance and supervision of Salmon Watch teachers before, during, and after the program is crucial for success. Please read this guide carefully and ensure that all participating teachers review this information well before your program date.
Download a printable PDF of this checklist and all necesssary paperwork below!
Incorporate Salmon Watch curriculum into your classroom instruction before and/or after field trip – see Teacher's Guide for ideas of how to do this!
Invite parents or other approved school volunteers to serve as chaperones on your field trip (minimum of 4 volunteers required per class)
two weeks before field trip
Confirm any needed schedule changes or special needs with the Program Coordinator
Send the Student Waivers home to be signed by parents, and collect signed forms to submit to Program Coordinator - English and Spanish versions available in the Teacher's Guide
Have parent chaperones fill out Adult Waiver form, and collect signed forms to submit to Program Coordinator - find this in the Teacher's Guide
Provide Chaperone Responsibilities sheet to all adult volunteers (the week before your trip) - find this in the Teacher's Guide
Send the Salmon Watch Program Information and Packing List sheet home with each student (the week before your field trip) – English and Spanish versions available in the Teacher's Guide
Prepare student and chaperone name tags
day BEFORE field trip
Distribute student and chaperone name tags
Reiterate field trip packing list, schedule, and behavior expectations with students
day of field trip
Monitor student safety/behavior
Help facilitate students’ learning experience
Take photos/video to send to Program Coordinator
after field trip
Have students write thank you notes to volunteers and send to Program Coordinator (optional and always appreciated!)
Send any photos and video you took during your field trip to the Program Coordinator
Complete the online teacher evaluation form (this will be sent to you in November – submit by December 1st)
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