Arrival & Dismissal Procedures

Arrival Time & Class Starting Time

Students are not permitted to arrive at school prior to 7:10 a.m. Staff are not on duty to provide supervision for students arriving early. Car riders may begin being dropped off at 7:10

a.m. Students/parents should line up in front of the school at the main entrance doors. Students may enter the building at 7:15 a.m. It is very important for all students to come to school on time, every day. Students should be in their seats and ready at 7:29 a.m. Students are late if not seated at 7:30 am. Parents are encouraged to let children enter the school building independently.

Drop-off Procedures

Car Riders (AM)

Parents are to enter the circle around 7:10 am. Parents, please do not drop your scholar off before 7:10 am as staff members are not on duty until that time, and it is a liability. Heather Hill's staff will open doors at 7:15 a.m.

• Please ensure that your scholar is ready to exit the passenger’s **Parents should not exit their vehicle**
• To exit - please remain in your car until directions are given by the staff members on duty. Please be prepared to follow their directions.

At 7:29, a sign will be placed outside near the car lane as a reminder that students are now late. Parents, you will need to find a parking spot and walk your student(s) to the door. There will be a QR code to sign in late students. A student arriving after 7:29 a.m. will be documented as tardy in the tardy log located in the Main Office.

Bus Riders (AM)

Buses will enter the inner circle and release scholars at 7:15 am. After drivers release scholars, they must exit buses immediately to reduce traffic. Drivers are to follow the directions of the staff member on duty.

Only students who are signed up to attend the AlphaBEST program will be authorized to enter the building prior to 7:15 a.m.

Pick-Up Procedures (PM)

Dismissal begins at 1:35 p.m. Car and van riders are dismissed to the multi-purpose room, AlphaBEST is dismissed to the media center, and bus riders are dismissed from classrooms.

Scholars will be escorted to their appropriate location. Drivers must leave immediately to reduce traffic. Drivers are to follow the directions of the staff member on duty.

Front office staff will contact bus/van companies if buses/vans are late.

Car Riders (PM)

Parents are to enter the outer circle and follow the directive of the staff member on duty. Please make sure you are alert and aware of your surroundings at all times. Wait patiently in line for your scholar to be escorted to your car. Staff members will be on duty. Please be prepared to follow their directions. Please drive with caution at all times.

Any student that requires extra support for arrival and dismissal will be assigned a staff member to assist them by the Leadership Team.

Early Dismissal/Dismissal Changes

If your scholar needs to leave prior to dismissal, they must be signed out in the Main Office

before 12:45 p.m. There are to be no early departures between 12:45 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.

• Parents are asked to email teachers, Ms. Hodge, and the Principal Secretary with any dismissal We will not accept verbal authorization to remove a child from the premises. Parents must update their emergency contact list annually, or as needed, to include all authorized adults who may remove the child from the premises.
• When arriving to pick up children for early dismissal, parents must report to the main office. Every adult who wishes to pick up a child from school must show a valid, government-issued photo identification. There will be no exceptions. Parents/guardians will sign the child out in the Early Dismissal Log stating their first and last name, relationship to the student, time of departure, and reason for early
• Upon verification by Hodge, the teacher will be notified that you have arrived, and your child will meet you in the office.
• If a child is being picked up by an adult outside the family, that person must be designated on the child’s Family Emergency Card, or have a note from the parent or guardian on record, and they must show a valid, government-issued photo identification. This precaution is in the interest of maintaining your child’s safety.
• Unless the office has been notified in writing, no changes will be made to a student’s regular dismissal routine. When possible, if you alter your child’s dismissal routine, please discuss the changes with your child in advance.