School Dismissal Procedures

Information as of 9/2/2020

Dismissal

• Dismissal times will be staggered utilizing the last 5 minutes of the school day to limit the number of students in hallways and at exit areas.

  • Students will be dismissed in phases based on their dismissal selection. Each Grade level will dismiss a different pattern initiated by an overhead announcement.

    • Example: 1st Wave Dismissal: 8th Grade - Bus, 7th Grade - Walk/Bike, 6th - Car

• Each dismissal pattern will exit designated doors and students will follow designated routes to ensure that social distancing is maintained throughout the dismissal process.

Dismissal Patterns

• Bus Dismissal: Each Grade level will exit separate doors at the back of the school building and will load designated buses immediately upon release. Students will be required to wear masks and utilize hand sanitizer before entering the school bus.

• Walk/Bicycle Dismissal: Each Grade level will exit separate exits on the West end of the school building. Students will not be allowed to cross into the front of the building as it will disrupt the car dismissal pattern.

  • Students are expected to walk home following social distancing guidelines and wearing a mask while they are on the school property.

  • Parents choosing to pick up their students at an off campus location will instruct their student to exit the building as a walker and will pick up their student after they exit the building from the West exits of the building. Students exiting the front of the building will not be allowed to walk past the west end of the building.

• Car Dismissal: During COVID-19, RMS will be utilizing two lanes in the front of the building to increase the capacity of car pick up. It is recommended that parents communicate their location in the pick up line with their student via cell phone or text to increase the efficiency of the dismissal.

  • Refer to the diagram below to identify the Car Dismissal Pattern for RMS