Back to School Checklist

To Do

Complete registration

Get all recommended immunizations

Determine the school dress code

Request a list of necessary supplies from the school

Meet the teacher

Tour the school

Help your child memorize your home phone, work phone, and home address

Arrange transportation, designate a safe meeting spot, and practice the routine

If walking, walk your child to and from school a few times

If carpooling, introduce your child to all carpool drivers

If riding the bus, determine times and bus stops

Arrange for daycare

Plan a menu for breakfasts, packed lunches, and after-school snacks

Establish a homework location and schedule

Prepare a school calendar of all important events

Slip a note or photo into your child’s bag, for reassurance on their first day

To Purchase

Clothing and shoes

Backpack

Lunch box

School books

Pens, pencils, crayons, markers

Pencil sharpener

Binder

Binder paper

Notebooks

Safety scissors

Ruler