Arrival and Dismissal

Main Office Hours

The main office is available via telephone or by in-person appointments Monday through Friday from 7:15 am - 3:15 pm.

School Hours

Our school hours are 7:30 am to 1:40 pm. Children should arrive at school between 7:20 am and 7:30 am. Children who arrive after 7:30 am will be considered late and marked as such. Breakfast will be available for student pick-up in the cafeteria from 7:20 am to 7:30 am. No child should be left at school before 7:20 am. The school does not provide supervision of children until 7:20 am.

Arrival

Buses will arrive and drop off students at the main entrance
Car riders should follow the direction of the staff and patrols on the front sidewalk
Cones will be placed to direct car flow
Cars should not stop and drop off students until they have pulled up into the labeled “drop off zone”
Students should ONLY exit the vehicle on the right hand side
Cars should not pull around to pass unless directed by a staff member
ALL students will enter through the main entrance doors
In order to remain healthy and safe we ask that parents drop students at the main entrance doors and “Kiss and Wave”

Dismissal

Dismissal will begin at 1:40 pm

Bus Riders and After Care Students

Dismissed from the cafeteria through the main entrance doors

Walkers/Car Riders

PreK will exit through the rear classroom doors
Kindergarten will exit through the rear classroom doors
1st grade students will exit through the lower level doors

2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th grade students will be dismissed through the main entrance doors

Parents/guardians should wait on the sidewalk in the specific area assigned to the grade-level for walker pick-up

No child may be picked up by Uber, Lyft, or Taxi.

If a child is to be dismissed to a different location, parents must send a note indicating the date and the change to take place. A child may not visit another child’s home after school or be transported by a person not in your family without prior written parent approval. This rule is for all children’s safety. If a student does not bring a note to school, we will insist that he/she follow the normal dismissal routine. Verbal permission will not be accepted. Once a student has boarded the bus, the student will not be removed from the bus. If you do not wish for your child to ride the bus on a particular day, a note must be received by 1:00 p.m.

Reminders to students for dismissal:

Remember the items and materials which must be taken home, and have them ready. You may not return to the room after dismissal.
Walk quietly in the hallway during dismissal. Do not run, yell, or cause a disruption as you proceed to your dismissal area (bus rider, after care, walker).

Go directly home—You may not remain on school property unless you are involved in a supervised activity.

Early Dismissal

Occasionally, you may have to check your child out of school to go to the doctor or dentist. If you must do this, the child must be signed out of the Main Office before 1:15 pm. There are to be no early departures between 1:15 pm and 1:40 pm. This is one of the most important times of the day, and classes cannot be interrupted. During the conclusion of the day, teachers are reviewing work covered, making certain that students understand the homework assignment, and that students get all materials in their book bags. Parents are not to enter classrooms at this time, and under no circumstances are they to leave with a child during this time.

REMEMBER, ALL VISITORS MUST SIGN-IN IN THE MAIN OFFICE. THIS IS FOR THE SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF ALL OF OUR CHILDREN.

Parents are asked to send a note to the child’s teacher. The note will be given to the school office for verification. When arriving to pick up children for early dismissal, parents must report to the main office. Every adult that wishes to pick up a child from school must show a valid, government issued picture ID. There will be no exceptions. Office staff will notify the teacher 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 Student Information Sheet, or have a note from the parent or guardian on record, and they must show a valid, government issued picture ID. This precaution is in the interest of maintaining your child’s safety. Early dismissals are only permitted prior to 1:15 pm. After that time, you will have to wait for normal dismissal times/procedures. This helps ensure a safe and smooth dismissal for all.

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.