Carpool Regulations

Morning Arrival Procedure

1. Cars enter by EAST entrance (double entrance) by Parish Center and proceed in front of the Church, to the side of the Rectory, and line up along the sidewalk adjacent to the school. Drive slowly.
2. Teachers will be present to help discharge students. Parents, please stay in your cars. If you have bookbags or band instruments in the trunk of your vehicle, you must pull to the back of the playground to unload. Likewise, at dismissal, do not get out of your car but pull around to the back to load.
3. Students will then report to the gym.
4. If you arrive after 8:08 AM, park your car in the lower level and walk your children to the office. Parents must escort children, Kindergarten through 8th grade, to the office and sign in to receive a tardy slip.

DISMISSAL

Dismissal begins at 11:40 AM and ends approximately 12:00 PM. The school office closes at 3:30 PM.

Regular Dismissal:

The last period class ends at 3:00 PM. Prayers are said and children will then prepare for home. Dismissal begins at 3:05 with the following children called first: those who walk from school, those attending Extended Day, and those whose families have purchased the “carpool flag” from the annual School Auction. All remaining students will be called by carpool number starting at 3:10. On the rare occasion when a student must leave immediately after school, parents are requested to come to the school office by 2:45 PM. Park in the lower lot below the Church, enter through the main doors and sign out student at the school office.

No student will be dismissed prior to the regular dismissal time without the signed permission of a parent/guardian, nor will a student be released to anyone other than a parent without parental authorization.

In the interest of good order that will ensure the safety of the children at dismissal, parents’ cooperation is needed when there are special activities that occur either in the Church or school that concludes right before dismissal. All students must return to their classrooms for dismissal as usual.

If there is a special need, please send a note to the Principal for arrangements.

All parents are expected to follow all dismissal and carpool procedures to ensure the safety of all children.

Walkers

A student who walks home must have a letter from a parent/guardian that describes the route taken home. The school cannot be held responsible for any mishaps that may occur. Parents are not to park in the adjacent townhouse development and have children walk to their cars.

Dismissal Procedure

Please follow the directives of the school patrols and faculty.

1. Each carpool will be assigned a number and issued a card bearing that number.
2. This card should be prominently displayed when coming to pick up students.
3. Cars enter by EAST entrance, proceed in front of the Church, to the side of the Rectory, and line up in the back parking lot and along the sidewalk adjacent to the Gym. To keep the area clear for P.E. activities, please do not line up by the school until directed. Volunteers are requested to park in the lower lot.
4. The children will be called in the order cars are lined up. It is requested that cars stay in line. To facilitate a smooth dismissal, all drivers must remain in cars while in line.
5. After picking up passengers, the car should proceed around the inner circle and exit.
6. Drive 10 MPH during arrival and dismissal.

SPEED LIMIT: It is imperative that the 10 MPH speed limit be strictly observed.

To review:
1. Drive slowly.
2. Stay in your car at all times.
3. Pull around to back playground when loading or unloading anything from the trunk of your vehicle.
4. Display carpool numbers at dismissal.