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Drop Off/Pick Up

Morning Car Rider Procedures
 

To ensure the safety and welfare of all of our students at Cotton Belt Elementary School, we are asking that all drivers be extremely cautious when driving in the school zone.  As always, the first few days of the school year are going to be hectic during arrival and departure times.  In order for us to ensure the safety of our students, we ask each of you to follow the guidelines listed below.

 When should students arrive to school?

All car riders should report to school between 7:15am and 7:45am.  Doors will not be open before 7:15. There is no place for students to safely wait with proper adult supervision.  The tardy bell rings at 7:45am. 

 Where do students go upon arrival?

All students will report to their assigned classroom upon arrival.

What are the correct procedures for unloading in the morning?

You have two options for dropping your student off at school in the mornings.     
        Option 1: Stay in your car and drop them off in the drop off area at the front of the school. 
       Option 2: Park in a parking place and walk your student or students to the crosswalk where you may pass them to an adult that will make sure they can cross safely. 

4K and 5K parents: You may walk your child on the first day of school.  After their first day, we ask that you please allow us to make sure that your child gets to class.  Please know that we have extra staff on duty prepared to love your child, calm any nerves they may feel, and help them get safely and comfortably down to their classrooms. In addition, we are providing Meet the Teacher sessions in advance of full re-opening so that students can become familiar with the location of their classrooms and get to know their teachers.

 Important Reminders:

 We know the safety of our students at arrival time depends on how everyone acts and reacts to our procedures.  We ask for your patience, understanding and commitment as we continue to keep the safety of all children our top priority. 

Afternoon Car Dismissal Procedures

To ensure the safety and welfare of all of our students at Cotton Belt Elementary School, we are asking that all drivers be extremely cautious when driving in the school zone.  As always, the first few days of the school year are going to be hectic during arrival and departure times.  In order for us to ensure the safety of our students, we ask each of you to follow the guidelines listed below.

What time is afternoon car dismissal? Car Rider pick up will begin at 2:15.  Students will be located inside the building and called out when their ride arrives.  Students will be given a color.  This is the color that their ride will be stopping at in the front.  We will be loading 8 cars at a time.  Once those cars are loaded and the staff has safely gotten back on the curb, we will move those 8 cars and start loading the next 8 cars.  Please follow the directions of those on duty. 

All car riders should be off campus by 2:45pm.  No supervision is provided for car riders after 2:45pm.  Once car riders have exited the building, they will not be allowed back in the building unless they have approval from a staff member on duty. 

What are the procedures for receiving your child(ren) during afternoon car dismissal? 

Please remember parents are to stay in their vehicles.  On the back of this information, you will find a car rider tag for your student(s) which must be prominently displayed in your car windshield during pick up from the PM car rider line.  Please write your child(ren)’s name large enough to be read from a distance in black marker.  If you do not have a car rider tag displayed, you will be asked to park and come to the office with identification in order to dismiss your child. All transportation changes must be made in writing. Students will be escorted to their parent’s vehicle by a staff member. 

Important Reminders:

  • All car rider students must enter through the front doors of the school.
  • Absolutely no parking in the Loading/Unloading Zone.
  • Absolutely no cars are allowed in the Bus Loading/Unloading Zone.
  • All car riders will be picked up at the front of the school only.
  • Absolutely no parking in the Loading/Unloading Zone.  The first lane in front of the building needs to remain clear until 2:00pm
  • For student supervision and safety, only staff members and students will be allowed on the front patio during afternoon dismissal. 
  • Please remember to display the Cotton Belt Car Rider Sign with your child’s name on the dash of your vehicle.

Thank you for your cooperation and assistance.