Arrival/Dismissal Procedures

Morning Arrival

School instructional hours are from 7:40 a.m. to 3:05 p.m.  Students may enter the building at 7:20 a.m. and report to their classrooms.  Parents are asked to escort their students to the front door to drop them off or use the car rider line.  We have faculty stationed around the building  who will gladly see that your student arrives at their classroom door.  Anyone other than students entering the secured building must sign in at the front office.  Teachers will not be available to conference with parents before school begins as they have many duties and responsibilities at this time necessary to assure student safety.  If a conference is needed, please email your student's teacher to schedule a conference time. Exceptions to this rule must be approved by the principal.

Parents may drop off their students in the car rider line beginning at 7:20 a.m..  Do not drop your student any earlier than 7:20 as there is no supervision. We will have teachers available to assist your student exiting your car.  Older students are encouraged to exit the car independently instead of sitting and waiting for assistance as this slows down the line.  Also we encourage you to give your hugs and goodbyes at home and have your students ready to exit the cars as soon as possible.  Please take into consideration the fact that we have 720+ students on campus and all of these suggestions expedite the drop off process.  

Both lanes in the front car rider line will be blocked off with cones from 7:40 a.m. until afternoon dismissal. If arriving at the school during these times, we ask you to park in the parking lot and then come into the front office. Once afternoon dismissal starts and the cones are removed you may pull forward.  

When walking your students into the building, use the cross walk.  At no time should parents walk their children across the car rider lines as this is extremely unsafe.   

We have consulted NISD safety and security and the Fort Worth Police Department to assist in formulating this plan.  We believe it is the best plan to assure your child’s safety.  If changes are necessary, we will communicate them to you as quickly as possible. Check our website for a link to our dismissal procedures. 

 As per district policy, parents dropping students off in the front after this time must park and enter the building with their students and sign in at the front office as they are tardy after 7:40 a.m. At no time should students be dropped off in the front without a parent escort to the office. 

Afternoon Dismissal

Parents pick up their students in the car rider line beginning at 3:05p.m. for pick up.  We will have teachers available to assist your student into cars.   Car rider visor signs will be furnished for you by the school and the expectation is that they be displayed for pickup. If you do not have a current school sign, you will be asked to come in and sign out your child in the office. 

 Even though the lines may appear lengthy, they move very quickly and efficiently with your cooperation.  Once we get the routine established, usually 3-4 days, the average wait time is 15-20 minutes.    

 We have consulted NISD safety and security and the Fort Worth Police Department to assist in formulating this plan.  We believe it is the best plan to assure your child’s safety.  If changes are necessary, we will communicate them to you as quickly as possible. Check our website for a link to our morning arrival procedures.  

Parents wishing to pick up children before afternoon dismissal must do so before 2:30. Emergency approval is required by administration.  Students leaving early for doctor’s appointments may bring in the doctor’s note so that this time away from class does not count against attendance.  

Please understand that any time your child misses from school, whether at the beginning or end of the school day, detracts from their academic success.  We ask that you value this instructional time by ensuring your child is in class and prepared to learn from 7:40-3:05.

Transportation Changes

Parents should inform students and teachers of any changes in the end of day transportation plans before school begins in the morning. Please make sure to submit any ride changes to the following link HERE before/ no later than 2:00 pm. This will help make sure that all staff members are aware of any transportation changes and can assist all students in getting to their afternoon dismissal spots.