Teams of these students check each classroom, the office areas, portables, and store rooms at recess, lunch, and after school. When lights are found on, they are quickly turned off. Periodically, thermostats are also checked. Patrol requires little teacher involvement When the principal at DeVargas School got the idea for the Energy Patrol, he realized there needed to be something special about the group to attract and motivate fourth, fifth and sixth graders. He also got photo ID tags for each energy patrol member.
Members wear a jacket and their name tag when they are on duty.
Teachers were asked to recommend responsible students for the program who could be trusted with keys to the buildings and would need little supervision. There is no other teacher-involvement otherthan enthusiastic support of the program. Administrative involvement after initial start-up is minimal. Simple daily routine saves dollars Four students are on duty each day. It now takes them about five minutes.