DROP Off/pick up Information
Helpful Tips for a Safe and Efficient Drop-Off and Pick-Up
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Drive with care and kindness. Slow, courteous driving helps keep everyone safe.
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Stay focused. Avoid distractions and keep an eye out for students, staff, and other vehicles.
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Follow staff directions. We’re here to help things run smoothly and may redirect traffic to ease congestion.
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Stick to the plan. Please follow the drop-off and pick-up procedures outlined below.
Drop-Off Procedures
Time: 7:50 AM – 8:15 AM (School begins promptly at 8:15 AM)
Early
Arrivals: Students may enter at 7:45 AM only if attending breakfast or a scheduled meeting.
What to Do:
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All students may be dropped off at any of the locations.
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Pull all the way forward along the curb to keep traffic flowing.
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Ensure students exit on the sidewalk side of the car for safety.
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Keep your vehicle moving once your student exits.
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Students should head directly to class after being dropped off.
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Arriving after 8:15 AM? Please park and check your child in at the front office.
Want to help reduce traffic? Consider forming a carpool! Contact the front office if you'd like help connecting with other families.
Pick-Up Procedures
Time:
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Monday–Thursday: 2:50 PM – 3:10 PM
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Friday: 1:00 PM – 1:20 PM
What to Do:
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Kindergarten Carpool Families: Please use the back lot for pick up in the afternoon.
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Choose one pick-up location and stick with it—this helps your student know where to
wait.
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Remind your child to wait in their designated pick-up zone until you arrive.
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Move forward as space opens up; students may walk to your car once traffic is fully stopped.
Late Pick-Ups: Students not picked up by the end of the pick-up window will wait on the front benches until you arrive.
Parking & Safety Reminders
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The front drop-off lane should remain open until 2:30 PM (M–Th)
or 12:45 PM (Fri) to allow emergency vehicle access.
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Please use school-designated drop-off/pick-up locations only.
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3000 East is not a school drop-off zone. Please help us keep this area safe and clear.
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Staff may redirect traffic if needed—thank you for your flexibility and understanding.
Drop-Off & Pick-Up Map Options
See Map HERE
You may use any of the following locations:
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Back Lot (Yellow): Enter via the northeast entrance; students exit on the driver’s side.
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Front Lot – Parking Side (Orange): Enter from 3000 East south entrance. Park or follow the carpool lane. Students exit on
the driver’s side.
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Front Lot – School Side (Blue): Left lane via the east entrance. Students exit on the passenger
side.
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East Sidewalk (Purple): Right lane via the east entrance. Students exit on the driver’s side.
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Walkers/Bikers: Use crosswalks and sidewalks. Helmets and safety gear are encouraged!
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