Admin

Arrival and dismissal

At Upper Elementary School, student safety and a smooth start to the day are top priorities. Please review the following procedures carefully and help us ensure all students arrive and depart safely and on time.

Arrival Schedule & Expectations

  • Students may not enter the building before 7:40 a.m. unless pre-arranged with a staff member. There is no adult supervision before this time.

Arrival Timeline

  • 7:40 – 7:45 a.m.: Bus riders arrive and enter the building.

  • 7:45 – 7:55 a.m.: Car riders may be dropped off at the designated loop and enter the building.

Upon entering the building:

  • Students should go directly to their classroom or cafeteria and remain seated quietly until classroom doors open at 7:50 a.m.

  • 7:50 a.m.: Classroom bell rings. Students may enter classrooms and begin morning routines.

  • 7:58 a.m.: Two-minute warning bell signals students to finish up at lockers and prepare for the day.

  • 8:00 a.m.: Homeroom begins with the Pledge of Allegiance and morning announcements.

Late Arrivals

  • Any student arriving after 8:00 a.m. is considered tardy and must be signed in by a parent or guardian at the main office.

  • Attendance records will reflect late arrivals and excessive tardiness may result in a parent conference.

Dismissal Procedures

  • The school day ends at 2:45 p.m. Students exit the building through the front doors and board buses or meet designated pickups.

  • Half-Day Dismissal: 11:50 a.m.

  • Emergency Dismissals: Communicated via district alerts and emails.

Early Dismissals

  • Students may not leave school grounds between 8:05 a.m. and dismissal without being signed out by a parent or approved emergency contact.

  • If a student has a medical appointment or needs to leave early, please call the main office directly.

  • Do not leave early dismissal requests on teacher voicemail or email—they may not be checked in time.

Drop-Off & Temporary Parking Guidelines

To support a safe and orderly arrival/dismissal process:

  • All car riders must be dropped off using the designated Drop-Off Loop, located behind the flagpole at the far end of the building.

  • Do not drop students off in the parking lot or along the roadway, as it poses serious safety concerns.

  • No parking or standing is permitted in the Fire Lane at the front of the school at any time.