August 31, 2007

 

Dear Parents,

 

In keeping with the spirit of the directives to ensure the safety of our children, and in response to the concerns voiced by parents, school administration, working in conjunction with the PTA, have created the revised security policy outlined below. A work in progress, the policies below may be amended, moving forward to assure maximum security of our children.

 

MORNING  PROCEDURES: EFFECTIVE TUESDAY, 9/4/07

 

8:20 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. - open campus with access gates monitored by staff.

 

Pre-K, Kindergarten, First, Second, and Third grade students will report directly to their classroom at 8:20 a.m.

 

Fourth and Fifth grade students will report to the hard court at 8:20 a.m. for pick-up.

 

Adults are expected to drop the student off at the door and exit the building by 8:30 a.m. Parents, please note the building must be cleared by 8:30 a.m. so that the instructional process can begin promptly. If you wish to speak to your child’s teacher, please stop by the office to make a request, which will be promptly relayed to the teacher.

 

8:00 a.m.         Main gate opens for breakfast and morning supervision in the cafeteria.

                        Drive-through-circle gate opens with adult supervision.

 

 

8:20 a.m.         Parents and students enter access gates to report to designated areas:

                        Front gate

                        Green court gate

                        Drop-off gate

                        Room 9 gate

                        Kindergarten gate (new)

 

A.M. – Access gates will be monitored by special area teachers that do not have homeroom responsibilities.

 

8:25 a.m. – Parent volunteers will sweep the halls directing adults to exit.

 

8:30 a.m. – Access gates will be locked.

 

After 8:30 a.m. adults will use the main gate for check-in.  Students that are tardy will use the main gate to sign in, receive a late pass, and report to class. Pre-K, Kindergarten and First grade students will be escorted to class by office staff/volunteers. The check in procedures are: show photo ID, sign-in and receive a badge in the main office.

 

 

AFTERNOON PROCEDURES: EFFECTIVE TUESDAY, 9/4/07

 

Closed Campus. -  Adults needing to enter the building will show photo ID, sign in and wear a badge.

 

Pre – K to 5th grade students will report to designated pick up areas, Drive-through-circle, Bus or Green Court. Pick up area gates open ten minutes prior to dismissal and twenty minutes after dismissal.

 

Fourth and Fifth grade students that are IMMEDIATELY departing the campus are offered the option to exit the school through the gate located on the east side of the campus by the new building. This gate will open briefly at 3:00 p.m. (2:00 p.m. on Wednesday) for exiting students ONLY. All other 4th and 5th graders should proceed to the Green Court, Drive-through-circle, or bus area. Parents should coordinate with their children DAILY which departure area they will use for dismissal as students are escorted by teachers to each designated area.

 

Older siblings meeting younger siblings must meet at the Green Court to exit the campus.

 

Adults are to remain in the designated pick-up area. Staff will monitor access and exit gates ten minutes prior to dismissal and until 20 minutes after dismissal.

 

ALL adults on campus between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. must check-in at the main office, present a drivers’ license or state issued photo identification to secure a visitor badge, and display said badge at all times while on campus. The badge must be returned to the main office prior to departure.

 

Once again parents, allow me to express my gratitude for your feedback, recommendations, suggestions and input regarding our arrival and dismissal plan. I am well aware of the frustration you’ve experienced as a result of my attempt to comply with District guidelines. Overall, our plan meets our needs. Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

Lucille Matthews

Principal