Carpool

General Expectations

• Follow all posted signs and staff directions.

• Drive slowly and remain alert—speed limit is 5 mph in school zones and carpool areas.

• Cell phone use is discouraged while driving on campus.

• Students should be ready to exit/enter the car promptly.

• Students should NOT be dropped off prior to 7:45am. Supervision is available at 7:45am.

Morning Drop-Off (7:45–8:30 AM)

1. Use Designated Drop-Off Lane Only
   Do not drop students in parking lots, side areas, or front of school.

2. Pull Forward
   Move all the way forward in the drop-off lane before stopping to unload.

3. Curbside Only
   Students must exit the vehicle on the curb (passenger) side for safety.

4. Quick Exit
   Ensure your student is ready with backpack/lunch in hand before arrival.
   
   

Afternoon Pick-Up (Dismissal Begins at 3:30 PM)

1. Form the Pick-Up Line Properly
   All vehicles must enter the carpool line by turning right off of Jaguar Drive into the designated queue. Do not stop or form a line at the four-way stop, as this blocks traffic and creates unsafe conditions.

2. Stay in Vehicle
   Remain in your vehicle. Staff will assist students in locating cars when needed.

3. Student Awareness
   Students should be alert and watching for their car as it approaches. They are expected to walk promptly to their vehicle once it stops at the curb. Students are not allowed to enter vehicles that are not stopped at the curb.

4. Follow Traffic Flow
   Do not make U-turns or cut the line. Use the full circle/loop as directed. Follow staff directions for better traffic flow.

5. Arrive On Time
   Avoid arriving too early and blocking lanes—staggered arrivals may help reduce congestion.

6. Pick up on Time

Students are expected to be picked up by 3:55 PM. Supervision is available up to 3:55 PM.

Safety Reminders

• Do not park or leave your car unattended in the carpool lane.

• Students should not cross the carpool line.

• Be courteous—model respectful behavior for students by showing patience and following rules.

• Weather Delays: Rainy-day dismissal may take longer. Follow staff instructions closely.
  
  

Alternate Pick-Up Options

• If you must park, use the designated visitor lot and walk to the assigned walker pick-up area.

• Notify the school in advance of any changes to pick-up arrangements.

• To maximize safety for all students avoid parking in the designated bus lot across from the Berry campus  or non -designated areas.
  
  

Walkers

 Guidelines for Students and Parents/Guardians

General Expectations

• Walking students must exit the building promptly at dismissal time and follow all posted signs and staff instructions.

• Students are expected to walk directly home or to their designated pick-up location. Loitering on campus or in surrounding neighborhoods is not permitted.

• Students are not allowed to walk to Spain Park High School at any time after dismissal without prior administrative permission for specific extenuating circumstances. Contact grade level administrator if needed.

Meeting a Parent or Guardian

• Students being met by a parent or guardian must use the designated walker pick-up area—not the carpool line, parking lot, or other unsupervised locations.

• Parents should wait in the designated area and remain outside the building during dismissal.

• Students should proceed directly to the walker pick-up area and remain there until picked up.

Athletic Facility Access

• Students participating in after-school athletics or activities held at the athletic fields or gyms will be escorted by staff from the school building to those facilities.

• Students should not attempt to walk to practice or athletic areas on their own.

Safety Reminders for Students

• Use sidewalks and crosswalks at all times. Do not walk through parking lots or between vehicles.

• Obey crossing guards and traffic signals.

• Walk with a friend or in a group when possible.

• Stay alert—avoid headphones and phone use while crossing streets.

• Report any unsafe situations or behavior to a staff member or trusted adult immediately.

Walker Pick-Up Area Location

• The designated walker pick-up area is located at the front of school on the field above Jaguar Drive. (see image above)

• Staff will be present to help supervise this area during dismissal.
  
  

Kirkman Preserve Walkers

Special Instructions for Students Living in Kirkman Preserve

• Students who live in Kirkman Preserve and walk home must exit campus using the sidewalk path designated for walkers.

• Students must stay on the sidewalk at all times and avoid cutting through parking lots or grassy areas.

• Do not stop at Spain Park or wait for friends outside of school grounds. Walk directly home following the designated route.

• Parents of Kirkman walkers should review the walking path and safety expectations with their student.