If you have ever found a permission slip crumpled at the bottom of a backpack on the morning of the field trip, this page is for you. I made a clean, simple slip with every line a school office actually needs — student name, destination, dates, cost, emergency contacts, and a big clear signature box — so nothing comes back half-filled.
The layout fits on one page, which means you can run off 30 copies without burning through a whole ream. There is a spot for allergies and medical notes right under the permission checkbox (the part parents always forget until you ask twice), plus departure and return times so nobody calls the school at 3:15 wondering where the bus is.
Print it in black and white — it looks just as professional. And if your school has its own official form, keep this one for the “oops, we ran out” pile that always appears the week before the trip. Every teacher has that pile.
Please complete this form and return it to your child’s teacher.
Free for personal and classroom use. Schools should confirm this form meets their district’s policy.
At minimum: the student’s name, the destination, the date and times, the cost, an emergency contact, and a parent or guardian signature. Allergy and medical notes are strongly recommended — this template includes a dedicated spot for them.
Yes, most teachers use it as-is or adapt it. Do check your school or district policy first — some require their own official form, in which case this makes a great backup when you run out.
No — it is designed for black-and-white printing and looks completely professional on plain paper.
Two weeks before the trip is the sweet spot. A week feels rushed, and anything earlier gets lost in the backpack void.