Dismissal

For the safety of all students, access into the building will be limited during arrival and dismissal.

Be aware traffic is heavy during the morning and afternoon school hours. Therefore, allow ample time for students to arrive at school on time and follow the safe and orderly arrival and dismissal procedures. Please discuss safety measures with students walking to and/or from school to increase safety awareness.

Afternoon Pick-Up
Parents will not be allowed into the building during dismissal. Students will not be released within the final thirty (30 minutes) of the school day unless authorized by the Principal (emergency only). THERE IS NO PARKING IN THE PICK-UP AREA. All students will be dismissed from their designated location as follows:

Car line – Parents using the car line (STRONGLY RECOMMENDED) are asked to utilize the designated drive thru heading southbound on 97th avenue. Each student will receive a sign with their name and homeroom teacher. Please place the signs on your dashboard so that your vehicle will be easily identified. Pull up as far as possible in the designated area before allowing student passengers into the vehicle. Staff assigned to dismiss students will assist with loading your child into your vehicle. Please do not turn off your engines or park in the car line. Refrain from using your cell phone and radio.

Walkers – Parents choosing to “walk up” to pick up students are asked to report to the designated walk-up area (97th avenue CROSSWALK on the north side of the school. Students will be dismissed by designated personnel at this gate. Use the CROSSWALK at all times. Any student walking home MUST have an authorization form on file.

Bus – All students transported on a Miami-Dade County Public School bus, shuttle bus or private bus will be picked up in Building 4 located on the west side of the school on Flagler Street.

After School Care – Students enrolled in the after-school care program will be picked up from their classrooms by their designated leader. Parents picking up their children from the after-school care program are asked to report to the After-School Care desk located north of the Main Office.

Bicycles
Students must bring a chain and lock to secure their bicycle to gate at the front of the school. The school will not be liable for bicycles or any items that are stolen.

Late Pick-ups
All students are to be picked up at their designated dismissal time on a daily basis. Students who have not been picked up 15 minutes post their dismissal time are considered a late pick up. Parents will have to enter the office and complete a form which states that you are aware of the pick-up times and will adhere to them or you will be asked to sign up your child in our after-school care program. The school does not have school staff available to monitor children who are left behind at pick up time.

Rainy Day Dismissal
Discuss with your child provisions for rainy days, so that last minute telephone calls are not necessary. Fill out and return the rainy day slip, which will be sent home with your child so that the teacher has your plans on record.

Severe Weather Procedures
On days of severe weather storms students will not be escorted to their cars, due to safety concerns for students and staff members. Parents will be asked to exit their vehicles and pick up their child from their teacher.