Arrival & Dismissal

Car Riders

Students…

• Masks must be worn before exiting the car

• Maintain appropriate distancing during transition from car to the building

Staff…

• Wear gloves or sanitize hands in between opening of car doors while on duty

• Assist students exiting cars

• Wear masks at at all times

• Help ensure that students are appropriately distancing apart

• Strategically assist in directing students to morning location

Parents…

• All car riders must enter/exit the campus from the west entrance (near the Charter Oak marquis) on Poison Oak Rd.

• AM car riders: single lane

• PM car riders: double lane (refer to video)

• Pull forward completely to designated spot and remain in car until assistance is given

• VERY IMPORTANT: All parents picking up children in the car rider up line must have a car plackard hanging on the rearview mirror with the family number. This is how the children will be called to the front (not by name). If the parent does not have the plackard, he/she will need to show photo ID.

• All children who are car riders will have a white tag with the family number on it for quick identification. Siblings are assigned the same number.

Bus

Students…

• Masks are worn upon entering the bus

• Hand sanitizer will be used upon entering the bus

• Students will have assigned seats, wearing their mask at all times

• Disinfecting procedures will occur after each route and every night

Staff…

• Actively monitor and assist students

• Follow safety protocols of hand sanitization when exiting the bus

Parents…

• The bus/day care lane is off of Carriage House and Surrey. Please do not use this for any through traffic.

• All children who are bus riders/day care will have a tag with their name and bus number for quick identification.

• Review appropriate distancing with your child before the school year starts

• Ensure your child has their mask and any other PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as hand sanitizer and individual water bottles

• https://www.bisd.net/Page/332

Bike Riders

Students…

• Once on school property, please walk bikes on sidewalks around to designated bike racks

• Park bikes on racks, lock up if possible, and walk directly through back entrance

• Masks are worn upon entering school property

Staff…

• Greet students at the back door

• Assist students in getting to designated areas

Parents…

• Ensure students have masks and any other PPE

• Allow students to wear safety helmets

• Do not allow students to arrive before 7:10 as a safety precaution (No staff is on duty until that time)

• Discuss with your child the following

  • Proper crosswalk procedures

  • Staying on the sidewalk

  • Being aware of surroundings

  • Staying visual at all times

  • Knowing familiar landmarks on their way to school

  • Stranger Danger

Walkers

Students…

• Distance from other families as much as possible while walking to school (6 feet is recommended)

• Upon entering school property, wear masks and stay on sidewalks to ensure safety

• Enter the front or back doors

Staff…

• Greet students at the back door

• Assist students in getting to designated areas

Parents…

• Ensure your child has enough time to walk to school and arrive before the tardy bell at 7:40

• Do not allow students to arrive before 7:10 as a safety precaution (No staff is on duty until that time)

• Practice walking with your child before school begins to ensure safety routes

• Discuss with your child the following

  • Proper crosswalk procedures

  • Staying on the sidewalk

  • Being aware of surroundings

  • Staying visual at all times

  • Knowing familiar landmarks on their way to school

  • Stranger Danger

  • What to do if they become confused on their way to school

Bike Riders/Walkers...

North Walkers/Bike Riders:

• This route is designed for students who live in the northern vicinity of the campus.

• The students will be escorted by Charter Oak staff to the fence line. Please remind your children to be cautious and alert of traffic as they walk/bike home.

• Students in 3^rd and above may walk/bike home. Younger students may only walk/bike home if they are accompanied by an older sibling.

• All children who are north walkers/bikers will have a tag with their name an dismissal route for quick identification.

West Walkers/Bike Riders:

• This route is designed for students who live in the western vicinity of the campus.

• The students will be escorted by Charter Oak staff to the intersection of Surrey and Carriage House Rd. We will have a staff member on duty acting as crossing guard but please remind your children to be cautious and alert of traffic.

• Students in 3^rd and above may walk/bike home. Younger students may only walk/bike home if they are accompanied by an older sibling.

• All children who are West Walkers/bikers will have a tag with their name and dismissal route for quick identification.