Arrival and Dismissal

School Office Hours: 7:30am - 4:00pm
Kindergarten - 6th Grade Hours: 9:00am - 3:00pm

Drop Off and Pick Up

  • There is absolutely no parking in red zones or in the drop off and pick up zone at any time.
  • Orange traffic cones identify the Drop Off and Pick Up area for students in front of the school.
  • Stay with your car when you are waiting to pick up your student, so that you may move forward as space permits, allowing others to move into the pick-up zone.
  • Children are allowed to cross the street in the crosswalk only. Adults and students may not cross Jacob Street unless at the corner or cross walk during arrival and dismissal time. Parents can and have been ticket for crossing through the pick up and drop off lane.
  • Never make a U-turn within the pick-up zone.
  • Do NOT use the employee parking lot at dismissal time. Buses and staff only.
  • DO NOT DOUBLE OR TRIPLE PARK UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE.
  • If you need to come into the office at dismissal, park across the street or on Wendy St.
  • The Sheriff’s Department will issue citations for traffic violations.

Crossing Guard

Crossing guards will be on duty before and after school
(not during lunch) at the following locations:

  • 195th St. and Jacob Avenue
  • 195th St. and Norwalk Avenue

Tips for Walking to School

It is the parent/guardian's responsibility to insure the following with their child:

  • The safest route to school
  • The meaning of traffic lights
  • To walk, not run, across the street
  • To walk directly to and from school, avoid loitering along the way, and avoid strangers
  • To use the crosswalk and always look both ways
  • To follow the directions of the crossing guards who are stationed at busy intersections by the city
  • Do not walk or ride bikes against traffic
     

Bus Schedule

The bus schedule will be as follows: South and Grayland (SW corner) 8:40 a.m.


Bus Riding Safety Rules

Appropriate student conduct while riding a school bus is essential. Reinforcing the following rules will ensure your child’s safety:

 

  • Stay seated at all times while on the bus
  • Follow the directions of the bus driver
  • Stay off private property while waiting for the bus
  • Behave in a manner that does not distract the bus driver

Riding a Bike to School

Only 3rd through 6th grade students may ride a bicycle to school if a parent permission form, obtained from the school office, has been completed. Students will not be allowed to ride their bike without a helmet. Students without helmets will be sent to the office to contact their parent for a ride home.

Skateboards/Scooters/Skates

Skateboards, scooters and skates are NOT permitted. Please do not allow your child to ride these items to school, due to the safety problem. If the items are found on campus, they will be housed in the office for parent pick-up.