Watch out for cameras. Many schools have security cameras around the school, especially near doors and exits. Be aware of where the security cameras are in your school and how to best avoid triggering them. For example, if you notice a security camera near the front exit you might be able to make use of trees and other shrubs to avoid setting the camera off. [1] X Research source Be aware of all possible exits for your school. There may be exits in places you would not expect, such as in the locker room or basement. Try to find an exit that people rarely use. You are less likely to run into a teacher or other student if you leave through an exit that tends to get less traffic. [2] X Research source Watch for windows. You want to know where precisely all the windows in your school are located. You do not want to successfully bypass cameras only to be seen by a teacher through the window as you make your way out of your school. [3] X Research source
Know when exits tend to be most crowded. If there’s an exit near the gymnasium, for example, it might not be a good idea to sneak out when a PE class is finishing. However, you may be able to easily sneak out when a PE class is in session if the doors are closed and you’re unlikely to be seen. [4] X Research source If your school allows upper class-men to leave campus for lunch and you’re still a freshman or sophomore, you may be able to duck out with the older students. You will not be listed as having left school and therefore no one will look for you when the lunch period ends. [5] X Research source It may be easier to sneak out during certain class periods depending on the teacher you have. If your study hall teacher does not require hall passes and is usually not particularly attentive, you may be able to sneak out during this class period without anyone noticing. [6] X Research source If your teacher is lenient with bathroom breaks, you can ask them for permission to go to the bathroom, then escape from that point onwards.
You might sneak out when a different part of the school has class change. This way you will be able to blend into a crowd. You could also choose to sneak out and take a low key route until you’re out of sight of the school. If your school is near a wooded area, for example, you could go through the woods. [7] X Research source
Learn how to slip into autopilot. You’re likely to fail if you pay too much attention to your movements when you’re nervous. Try to multiply numbers in your head or recite song lyrics as you move your way through the school. This will help you avoid stumbling or walking in an unnatural way that might call attention to you. Breathe normally. When nervous, people often neglect breathing or take sharp, shallow breaths. This can call attention to the fact you’re hiding something. Take deep breaths as you would normally. If you notice your breathing becoming labored, pause for a moment to regroup. Try to ignore panic signals or reframe how you think of them. Try to tell yourself sweaty palms and an increased heart rate are not signs of failure. They’re just signs that you’re taking a risk and doing something fun and exciting.
Try a fake phone call. You can call the school from a pay phone or your cell phone and claim to be your parent or guardian. However, be careful. Your school may ask certain questions to verify and the receptionist may recognize the sound of your voice. [8] X Research source You can also send an e-mail to the school posing as your parents. It’s fairly easy to set up an e-mail address using your parents’ first and last name. However, this method can fail as well. The school may call your home for verification. It may be best to include something like, “I’m at work for the day, so call me at this number instead. " Then, put your own cell phone number.
