School Policies

Arrival/Dismissal Procedures:

Car Riders

Arrival: The car pick-up/drop-off will be in the front of the school building on the Considine driveway. The parent/guardian MUST remain in their cars and drive at a safe speed of 10 MPH or less while in the car pick-up driveway. During arrival, the cars will stay close to the curb and come to a complete stop before letting the student out of the car. A staff member will greet the student and escort them into the building.;

Dismissal: The car riders are escorted by a staff member to the designated Car Rider Rooms (1003 & 1006). The car rider staff will supervise students and listen for the car rider numbers to be called over the walkie-talkie. Once the car rider number is called, the student will be released by the teacher to walk to the door as hall monitors observe from their duty stations.  The parent/guardian will park cars on both sides of the driveway and wait for a staff member to escort the student to the car. Car drivers are asked to maintain a safe speed of 10 MPH and to maintain awareness of student walkers.

Bus Riders

The buses will pick up and drop off students on the loop in the back of the building.  Students will enter the building through the cafeteria or Main Hall door. There are staff door monitors available at both entrances to guide students to the appropriate location.  During dismissal the bus riding students will be escorted by a staff member to the bus holding area near the Main Office. The students are escorted and board the buses in a safe and orderly manner. The K-3 students will carry colored passes to communicate their name and bus number.

Walkers

The walking students will be released at 2:10 pm out of the door Lehman driveway door. The Kindergarten and 1^st grade students will ONLY be released to a parent/guardian from the Kindergarten door. Ms. Ward will supervise 2^nd and 3^rd grade students waiting for older siblings in the hall room 2020.

As a reminder, our hours are:

• School Hours: 7:40 a.m. - 2:10 p.m.
• Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Absence Procedures

To report an absent child, call the school office or email us using this Absence Reporting Form.

Student behavior that distracts bus drivers is a hazard to the vehicle's safe operation, and jeopardizes the safety and welfare of all passengers. Misbehavior while on a yellow school bus or a Metro bus can result in disciplinary action for the student or the suspension of transportation service for the student.

Read more about our requirements for student behavior on buses.

Review CPS' Code of Conduct for disciplinary procedures.

*Effective August 20, 2025 we are a uniform School.

Pants, Shorts, Skorts, Capris and Skirts
• Navy/Khaki, black (No denim)
• No leggings, pajamas, sweatpants or bonnets.
• No spandex or biker shorts (unless worn underneath clothing)
• Fingertip in length Skirts

Shirts
• Plain… White, Navy Blue, Light Blue or Yellow collared shirts or crew neck sweatshirts, School Spirt wear Shirts and sweaters with collar shirt underneath

Shoes
• Must securely fasten to your whole foot
• No: House shoes, flip flops, or slides

Snow days and school delays are announced on our website, local TV and radio stations, CPS' mobile app, and through automated phone calls. Assume school is open unless you hear otherwise. Learn more about CPS' severe weather and emergency closing procedures.

We welcome visits from parents and guardians. However, to protect student safety, all visitors must sign in at the main office and wear a visitor's badge. Parents/guardians who would like a conference with their child's teacher must schedule an appointment by calling 363-6000.