Back-to-School
Student Safety
Remember to stay alert in school zones!
Crossing guards use stop signs and hand
signals to direct pedestrians and traffic.
FRISCO ISD
SCHOOL HOURS
ELEMENTARY
7:45 AM – 2:55 PM
MIDDLE SCHOOL
8:25 AM – 3:35 PM
HIGH SCHOOL
9:00 AM – 4:15 PM
G
etting around Frisco ISD has be-
come more of a challenge as the
area grows. But don’t let the clock
or frustration with traffic compromise stu-
dent safety.
Every driver on the road plays a role
in ensuring children make it to school
unharmed – whether they walk, ride their
bike or arrive in a car or school bus.
Any time students are traveling to and
from school activities, but especially for
few hours each morning and afternoon,
Frisco ISD urges drivers to slow down
and be aware and alert in school zones.
Keep an eye out for kids, stop for crossing
guards and drive carefully near school
buses. Put away cell phones.
These simple rules of the road are
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backed by a team of dedicated Frisco
ISD employees and police in Frisco, Plano,
McKinney and Little Elm.
“Parents put their trust in our crossing
guards, bus drivers, police and the entire
community,” said Doug Becker, director of
transportation for FISD. “They expect us
to be alert and looking out for their stu-
dents. We hope that all drivers plan ahead,
exercise patience and allow extra time if
needed as the new school year starts. It
might mean choosing alternate routes or
times for travel.”
Frisco ISD works closely with po-
lice departments in each city to plan
the placement of crossing guards, stop
signs and speed zones. FISD hires and
shares the cost of the crossing guards
with police, who not only monitor school
zones, but also provide training and assist
with security. Bus drivers are certified in
bus safety, CPR and first aid.
Teachers and other school employees
also help students arrive safely once on
campus. The first few days of school can
be chaotic as families figure out traffic
patterns and rules, but congestion typi-
cally improves as confusion clears.
Remember to be safe and don’t be late.
School starts August 21. n