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after school activities & back to school forms

Before the first day of school, please review and fill out the following:

  • Student Health Forms: Here you will find the health forms required by the school for each child.

  • Aftercare Form: If you would like to register your child for Aftercare, fill out this form.

  • Athletic Form: An annual form required for participation in our Athletics programming.

We also invite you to review our All-School Handbook, where you can find all of the information you need to start the new school year. You can find it below, or on your Resource Board on the Portal.

drop-off and pick-up

procedures

please note that school for all students begins promptly at 8:00am

  • Students in Early Childhood can wait with parents, guardians, and/or caregivers in the reception area until the bell rings at 7:50am, when they will be permitted to proceed to their classrooms.

    Students in Grade School can be dropped off at the curb on Foster, and can wait in the reception area until the bell rings at 7:50am,when they can proceed up the stairs to their classrooms.

    Students in High School can enter the school building and wait in first floor lounge areas until the bell rings at 7:50am. when they can proceed up the stairs to their classrooms.

  • Drive west on Foster Ave; as you pass the school building, line up single file in the curbside lane and wait for a faculty or staff member to open the car door.

    Do not cut in line, double-park, or drop-off across the street (Foster Ave south side).

    Do not stand in the bus lane.

    Do not block the turn at the Ashland/Foster intersection. Buses will not be able to pass. Please wait at the Ashland light until there is space for your car in the Foster Ave line.

    Students are to enter the building through the Foster Ave gate only.

    Students who are late will also enter through the Foster Ave gate and must then check in at reception.

  • 12pm pick-up: Please park legally on Foster Ave, on Paulina Ave., or on Farragut Ave. and walk into the Nora's Sun and Moon Park to pick-up your child.

    3pm pick-up: Please park legally on Foster Ave, on Paulina Ave., or on Farragut Ave. and pick up your child in their classroom.

  • Drive west on Foster Ave, pull up all the way to the car in front of you, line up single file, and wait in your car for your child to be called.

    There will be two faculty and staff members outside, calling students and assisting them into their cars.

    Students will be sitting/standing with their class on the black top and will be waiting to be called by a faculty or staff member to be picked-up.

    High School students are dismissed at 3:15 pm. Please keep this in mind when making carpool arrangements. 7th-12th grade students are responsible for departing school on their own.

Morning Car line
7:30 to 8:00am

  1. Approach the Drop-Off Zone – Drive west on Foster Ave. toward the school building.

  2. Line Up in a Single File – As you pass the school, merge into the curbside lane and wait in a single-file line. Do not cut in line, double-park, or drop students off across the street (Foster Ave. south side).

  3. Follow Restricted Area Guidelines – The DO NOT EXIT areas extend from the school entrance (by the bike racks) to the corner. Do not allow students to exit in this section.

  4. Use the Designated Drop-Off Point – Continue forward to the neon yellow pedestrian sign marking the official DROP OFF HERE zone. Look for green signage indicating the correct area.

  5. Please Note: Students should be ready to exit quickly and safely.

  6. Students Enter the Building – After exiting, students should proceed directly to the nearest gate off the play yard.

  7. Exit the Drop-Off Zone – Once your student has safely exited, continue driving west on Foster Ave. to keep traffic flowing.

  8. Follow All Updated Signage and Protocols – Adhering to these procedures ensures a smooth and safe drop-off process for all students.

afternoon Car line
3:00 to 3:30pm

  1. Approach the Pick-Up Zone – Drive west on Foster Ave. toward the school.

  2. Line Up in a Single File – Pull up as far as possible behind the car in front of you and remain in your vehicle.

  3. Wait for Your Child to Be Called – Faculty and staff members will be outside calling students and assisting them into their cars.

  4. Remain in Your Vehicle – Do not exit your car or attempt to pick up your child outside the designated area.

  5. High School Student Dismissal – High school students are dismissed at 3:15 PM. If you are coordinating a carpool, keep this in mind.

  6. 7th–12th Grade Departure – Students in grades 7–12 are responsible for leaving the school on their own.

  7. Exit the Pick-Up Zone Safely – Once your child is in the vehicle, drive forward to exit the area, allowing traffic to continue moving efficiently.

General Reminders for Car Line

  • Parents stay in car. Attendants are there to help with instruments, closing of doors, etc.

  • Please have your child ready to exit within designated signage.

  • Children should exit on right side of car only. The busy traffic lane is unsafe for children to exit into.

  • Move up in line even after your child(ren) have exited. If there is no room to enter the traffic lane, continue to move up until there is an opening, and help keep drop-off flowing.

  • Do not cut in. Please be patient, moving up as the line moves, and help keep drop-off and pick-up safe for everyone.

  • No U-turns, blocking alleyways, blocking bus stops, or crossing Foster outside of a crosswalk.

  • Do not block bus lane or crosswalk, note the red signs. If space is not available on Foster, please go around the block and try again or park in the neighborhood and walk up to get your student(s).