Arrival/Dismissal Procedures

School Hours: 8:50am - 3:15pm

Arrival

Before-School Program: Students may be dropped off for the Before School Program at McKelvie beginning at 7:30 am. Students are to enter the cafeteria door to the left of the Main Entrance. A staff member will be present to sign students in upon arrival.

Bus Drop Off: Busses will drop students off at the pavement at the south end of the building.

Parent Drop Off: Parents may begin dropping off students beginning at 8:20am at the Main Entrance of the building. All students arriving after 8:50am should enter school via the Main Entrance and sign in. Drop-off locations are as follows:

Main Entrance (facing Liberty Hill)

Both Grade 5 and 6 Students drop off here in the morning.

Dismissals (during school hours)

Students who are being dismissed from school prior to the end of the school day must have a parent, guardian or other adult, specified by the parent or guardian, sign them out in the Main Office. All adults signing a student out of school may be asked to present photo identification verifying their identity. A 2-hour early dismissal is considered a half day of absence.

Students returning to school after a dismissal during school hours must sign in at the Main Office immediately upon their arrival. There is no need for an adult to accompany the student to sign back in.

Dismissals (after school hours)

Students being picked up by a parent will be dismissed first (a note from home is required). All students taking the school bus or walking will be dismissed next. Pickup locations for all dismissals are as follows:

Main Entrance (facing Liberty Hill)

Grade 6 Students Only

Canopy Entrance (facing County Road)

Grade 5 Students Only

Bus Dismissal: Students will exit the building and load the busses at the south end of the building.

Walkers/Parent Pickup (requires a note): Walkers refer to those students who either ride their bike, walk to their home, or meet a ride in the parking lot or other location. The Main Office will maintain an updated list of students who regularly are considered walkers.