Safe Passage for all Students

All students are to enter school on a sidewalk.  Students may never cross the parking lot or the street without supervision.  The car lane on Saxony Drive at the side of the school is our only designated and supervised vehicle drop off and pick up area.  It is the safest place to drop students off and pick them up.  It is illegal to park in red zones and make a u-turn in school zones.   

The front area of the school is reserved for buses, vehicles with handicap placards, and parents with school assigned placards.  School assigned placards must be renewed each school year.

Student Arrival

Pedestrians: Students may enter through the front doors or back gate at arrival times.

Drive Through: Please use the side car lane on Saxony Drive when dropping off students in a car.  (The side car lane is one way.  Enter at the west driveway.)  Students must be dropped off immediately once at the curb.  Please do not double park.  Form a single car lane and pull forward when possible to facilitate an efficient and safe drop off of children. There is no parking in the drop off lane. 

Student Dismissal

Pedestrian: ALL WALKING PARENTS MUST GO TO THE FRONT OF THE SCHOOL

If you are walking to pick up your child they will be in the front of the school on Southshore Drive at the pedestrian pick up area at the main entrance near the flag pole.  We ask that parents wait out front behind the white line and keep the lobby and hall area clear to promote a safe and orderly dismissal. 

Drive Through:  Please use the side car lane on Saxony Drive when picking up students. (The side driveway is one way.  Enter at the west driveway.)  While exiting the car loop, please note it is a right turn only.     

Crosswalks

Crosswalks are located at Menifee & Holland, Holland & Southshore and Southshore & Saxony Drive.  Crossing guards are on duty Monday-Friday, 7:00-8:00 A.M. For the afternoon, crossing guards are on duty Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 1:45-2:45 P.M. and Wednesday, 12:15-1:15 P.M.  ALL students who walk to school are required to cross at the crosswalks.   

Bicycle Riding

Students in grades 3-5 may ride a bicycle to school with a signed permission slip on file in the office.  Helmets are required by law.  No student shall ride another student’s bicycle.  Bicycles are to be kept in the bike rack area and locked.  Bicycle privileges may be revoked when necessary due to unsafe or irresponsible behavior.  No scooters, skateboards, or rollerblades are allowed on campus.  Enter campus at the north gate and walk your bike to the bike rack. 

TK/Kindergarten Arrival and Dismissal

A.M. TK/Kindergarten: Please follow procedures listed above for STUDENT ARRIVAL.  Students will be directed to the multipurpose room.

A.M. TK/Kindergarten dismissal is at the side car lane on Saxony Drive.  At this time only you may park at the loading and unloading curb, then walk to the gate to pick up your child.

P.M. TK/Kindergarten arrival is at the front car lane on Southshore Drive.  This lane is for unloading only.  Please do not double park.  Form a single car lane and pull forward when possible to facilitate an efficient and safe drop off of children.  Do not park or leave your car unattended at the curb.  If you wish to walk your child to the front door, please park on the street or in a designated parking spot and then use the marked crosswalk when crossing the parking lot.  Students must be dropped off at the front lobby door and will be directed to the library.

P.M. TK/Kindergarten dismissal is the front of the school at the South double doors closest to our car loop.  Please remain near your vehicle, your child’s teachers will help direct your child to you.  You will be issued a color coded school placard to allow you access to the front car loop of our school.  We highly encourage you to park off site and walk to pick up your child.  This area will be congested, so expect delays, we will work with you to help make this a smooth and safe transition.

Parking at Southshore

Parent parking is at the front of the school.  The back parking lot is reserved for staff; however it can be used for parent parking during special events.