Arrival / Dismissal Procedures

7:30 – 8:20am  FREE Breakfast for all students
8:20am – 1:50pm Pre-Kindergarten
8:20am – 1:50pm Kindergarten and First Grade
8:35am – 3:05pm  Second Grade through Fifth Grade

*Wednesday is early dismissal (1:50) for ALL students

Late Arrival

Students who are tardy to school must report to the Attendance Office to secure an admit. Excessive tardies may result in loss of privileges and/or parent conference.

Dismissal

Bicycles
The following bicycle rules and policies are taught to our students. Please help us reinforce this instruction.

  1. One rider on each bicycle.
  2. It is suggested K-2 students not ride bicycles to school.
  3. Ride bicycle with street traffic on right side of street.
  4. Walk bicycle on school grounds and across crosswalks and busy intersections.
  5. Bicycles must be equipped with a lock.
  6. Students must not lock bicycles together.
  7. Students who fail to follow these rules will be reported to parents and subject to the curtailing of bicycle riding to school.

Rainy Day Dismissal

  • Students should be prepared with raincoats and/or umbrellas during the rainy season.
  • Students departing by bus will be escorted to the bus area (Front of the school).
  • Students who are picked up by their parents will be escorted by the classroom teacher to the appropriate waiting area. The waiting areas are as follows:
    • Pre-K – First Grade: PE Shelter
    • Second-Fifth Grade: Cafeteria
    • On a rainy Wednesday dismissal, students in second – fifth grade that have a younger sibling in Pre-K – First grade must meet their younger sibling at the PE Shelter and all students will be dismissed at the same time by the PE Shelter.

Student Drop-Off Pick-up
All auto drivers at and near the school must use great caution and concern if we are to protect our students. Carelessness may result in an accident that could devastate a family. It is vital to remember these rules and apply them:

  1. All speed signs must be obeyed.
  2. All rules relating to bus zones, pick-up and drop-off zones must be followed.
  3. Drivers must adhere to street signs in the vicinity of the school. No U Turns are permitted on the streets.
  4. All students must exit and enter cars from the sidewalks. Do not call for children to cross streets. At dismissal, children must enter cars at the designated pick-up area.
  5. DO NOT DROP-OFF STUDENTS IN THE STAFF PARKING LOT! DO NOT WALK THROUGH STAFF PARKING LOT. STUDENTS SHOULD NOT BE IN THE PARKING LOT FOR ANY REASON.
  6. School Police and Metro Police Department officers will be requested to enforce traffic laws and issue citations to offenders.
  7. School personnel, volunteer parents and school safety committee members will be happy to receive and answer questions or suggestions you may have.
  8. Do not cross students between cars and the middle of the street.