Traffic Flow / Safety

*All directions are for drop-off/arrival. Reverse instructions for pick-up/dismissal.

Zone A: Cars entering the school property from Mary Leizan Lane should use Lane 1 to enter the school in the lane closest to the school sidewalk. Drivers should follow the red arrows in Lane 1 all the way through to the flagpole if possible before stopping to unload students. Cars should pull all the way forward enabling all traffic to flow smoothly. The area highlighted in yellow is the approved area for loading/unloading and is marked with posted signage on both ends of the area.

Zone B: Car Lane 2 is a drive thru lane. As cars enter the school property they should follow the blue arrows to exit the school grounds. This lane is used for cars who may be parking in the front parking lot (Zone E) or who have already dropped students off in a drop-off/unloading zone.

Zone C and D:   Crossing guards/Safety patrol students at the front of the school will help guide traffic along Lane 1 and Lane 2. Drivers should carefully watch and abide by their directions.

Zone E: This area is the front parking lot. Students should be walked with an adult to or from the parking lot accessing Zone C or D for assistance using the designated crosswalks.

Zone F: This is a bus lane and is designate for the loading and unloading of buses. This should not be used by cars to load/unload students.

Zone G: The faculty parking lot is used for faculty parking only and should not be used for private vehicles to load or unload students.

Zone H: The open gate at the back of the school playground is an access point for students arriving and leaving the school property. Following the safe route to school map, students can safely enter the school grounds using the entrance, there is staff on duty to monitor this area inside the school grounds 15 minutes before and after school hours. The school playground is open for the community before and after school, but student should not be on the playground without supervision after school hours.  In our plan this area is not a safe pick up or drop off location, there is not sufficient supervision.

NOTE: Once students have safely left their car or bus, they should follow the footpaths to their grade level door. All students should enter the building via their grade level doors, marked by stars on the map. Grade 6 go directly to their assigned portable classroom. The main doors should only be used during drop-off once the tardy bell has rung at 9:05 a.m. For more information see our School Handbook . On inside mornings due to inclement weather all students should enter the school through the front doors.