Students may enter the school building between 7:30 a.m. and 7:50 a.m. There is no adult supervision for students prior to 7:30 a.m. Our school day officially begins at 7:50 a.m.; therefore, any students arriving after 7:50 a.m. are officially tardy. If your child arrives after 7:50 a.m., please park in a designated parking spot and enter the building to sign him/her in so he/she can receive a tardy pass. A student who is consistently tardy misses vital instruction. Please strive to have your children at school on time daily. It will help to develop a positive pattern for them as they mature.
Morning Drop-Off Procedures
- Enter the access road from Shady Grove Road.
- Students will exit vehicles and walk safely under the awnings.
- Staff will direct drivers to proceed into the bus loop and exit by turning right.
- Please note: The gate closes promptly at 8:00 a.m. After this time, you will need to bring your student to the front office.
Early Dismissal for Appointments
- If your child has a medical appointment requiring early dismissal, please send a note informing your child’s teacher and/or the front office staff.
- If someone other than the parent or legal guardian will be picking up your child early, we must receive a note with the full name of that individual—even if they are listed as an emergency contact.
- Transportation changes communicated by email must be sent directly to the front office.
Afternoon Pick-Up Procedures
- Use the access road off Shady Grove Road for both drop-off and pick-up.
- For student safety, the dismissal gate will open no earlier than 2:25 p.m., as students will be using the outdoor areas near the access road. (Please plan your arrival accordingly to avoid traffic backups on Shady Grove Road.)
- Display your pickup pass clearly in the front or driver’s window for staff to see.
- Students will be dismissed for pick-up only after buses have loaded and left.
- When exiting, turn right onto the bus loop and proceed to Mann Drive. (Right turns only, please, to keep traffic moving efficiently.)
- Staff will guide traffic from the access road onto the bus loop.
Safety Rules
- Children should exit vehicles only in the designated loading/unloading zone marked by orange cones.
- For safety, all children should exit from the left rear door of the vehicle—this prevents walking between cars.
- Please wait for a staff member’s signal before allowing your child to exit the vehicle.