I am concerned that my student’s walking route is too long and unsafe. What is the walking distance for middle school students and can my student’s walking route be assessed for safety?
Currently, Fairfax County Public Schools’ School Board Policy 7101 sets the walking boundary for middle school students at 1.5 miles. Students living within this walking boundary that do not encounter unusual hazard obstacles are not provided school bus service and are asked to walk to school.All walking distance measurements are made using a measurement wheel approved by Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS). The walking route measured follows sidewalks or approved pathways and will cross streets only at the corners of roadway intersections free of unusual hazards. Walking routes are measured from school grounds access (either the beginning of the school property line or the nearest established opening in a fence line surrounding the school property) to residence property lines. In the case of two or more acceptable walking routes leading to a residence property line, the route shortest in distance will be selected and considered valid.Regardless of the distance from home to school, bu
Currently, Fairfax County Public Schools’ School Board Policy 8610 sets the walking boundary for middle school students at 1.5 miles. Students living within this walking boundary that do not encounter unusual hazard obstacles are not provided school bus service and are asked to walk to school. All walking distance measurements are made using a measurement wheel approved by Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS). The walking route measured follows sidewalks or approved pathways and will cross streets only at the corners of roadway intersections free of unusual hazards. Walking routes are measured from school grounds access (either the beginning of the school property line or the nearest established opening in a fence line surrounding the school property) to residence property lines. In the case of two or more acceptable walking routes leading to a residence property line, the route shortest in distance will be selected and considered valid. Regardless of the distance from home to school,
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