Parenting Checklists

Back to School

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 if necessary
• 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
• Supplies from school list (School books, Pens, pencils, crayons, markers, Pencil sharpener, Binder, Binder paper, Notebooks, Safety scissors, Ruler, Glue, etc.)