Traffic Patterns

Morning Arrivals

• Students may be dropped off in the carpool lane in the front of the building starting at 7:25 am. 
• When entering the carpool lane, use the right side lane only. The left lane will be blocked prior to the first crosswalk.
• Do not release students until staff members are present at carpool.
• Pull forward to the front of the line or directly behind the next vehicle and follow the direction of the employees.
• Students should be ready to exit the car when the vehicle comes to a stop.
• Students should exit from the vehicle's passenger side along the curb for safety.
• Staff members are available to assist students in safely exiting vehicles in an unloading zone between the two crosswalks.
• Parents should remain in their vehicles. Employees will assist students as needed.
• Once students are unloaded, drivers may slowly and carefully pull into the second lane to exit. 
• Students arriving after 7:45 am are considered tardy. Parents should walk students into the main office. 
• A crossing guard will be stationed by 7:20 am on Richland Ave. to assist with vehicles and pedestrians.

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 Afternoon Dismissals

• Parents may arrive for dismissal between 2:25 pm and 2:35 pm using both carpool lanes in front of the school. 
• Drivers should shut off engines while waiting.
• Student name placards should be displayed on windshields.
• Drivers should put their vehicles in park until dismissed by staff.
• Students will be released from the building upon direction of school staff.
• Staff members will be present to assist with loading.
• As directed by staff, please stay in line and pull up as vehicles leave.
• Once vehicles within the loading zone are safely loaded, staff will release one lane of cars at a time.
• Be patient! Carpool can take until approximately 2:45 pm to complete.
• A crossing guard will be stationed by 2:25 pm on Richland Ave. in front of the school to help direct patrons.