Morning Drop Off

• Do not pass another vehicle in the car line
• Do not begin unloading students until 7:15 AM
• Wait for car line attendant to open the car door to unload
• Do not unload students outside of the car line
•  If you want or need to walk your child in, park at the Civic Center (parking in the parking lot disrupts the car line and creates a safety hazard)

AM Walk-Up:

• The building opens at 7:15 AM
• Park at the Civic Center. Parking in the school parking lot disrupts the car line and creates a safety hazard.

• Please use the designated crosswalk when crossing the bus parking lot.
• Students are not allowed beyond the cafeteria prior to 7:30 AM
• Walking students to the front entrance is permitted.  Visitors are not permitted beyond the lobby without a scheduled appointment. All visitors must sign in at the office and wear the visitor badge while on campus.

• The instructional day begins at 7:50 AM.

NOTE: Assisting your child in finding their classroom is permitted the first week of school only.  This should not be used as a time to have an unscheduled conference with the teacher.

Afternoon Pick-Up

Car Line:

• Car line begins as soon as all buses have left the parking lot (approximately 3:15 PM)
• Do not pass other vehicles in the car line
• Display the WES issued name tag. If you do not have one ask your child’s teacher and one will be provided at no cost. Additional tags may be purchased from the office for $3.00 each.

• The name tag should remain visible until your child has been loaded into your vehicle
• Wait for a car line attendant to load your child
• Do not pull out of the car line at any time until your child has been loaded
• If you want or need to walk in to pick up your child you will need to park at the Civic Center and go to “Walk-Ups” to sign your child out. Reminder, parking in the parking lot disrupts the car line and creates a safety hazard.

• Car line attendants will generally load students in the rear of the car in order to be in compliance with North Carolina law.

NOTE: If you do not have a WES issued car hang tag you must follow the walk-up procedures. You will be asked to present the proper ID, and sign your child out.

PM Walk-Up:

• Walk-up dismissals begin at approximately 3:15 PM
• Park at the Civic Center (parking in the parking lot disrupts the car line and creates a safety hazard)

• Please use the designated crosswalk when crossing the bus parking lot.
• The first covered walkway at the end of the building is the designated location for walk-up dismissals. Please use the designated crosswalk when crossing the bus parking lot.

• Bring the WES issued car hang tag with you to show to the persons on duty at the walk-up area. If you did not receive an issued car hang tag, ask your child’s teacher and one will be provided at no cost. Additional tags may be purchased from the office for $3.00 each.

• Complete the “sign-out” sheet

NOTE: If you do not have a WES issued car hang tag you must, present the proper ID, and sign your child out.

CAUTION: Please obey all traffic rules on School Street to avoid receiving traffic violations. This includes the speed limit, “NO U Turn” and “Do Not Enter” signs.

Bus Parking Lot

The bus parking lot is designated parking for buses, bus drivers, and other school personnel.  This parking lot should never be used by parents for parking, loading, or unloading children.

CAUTION: Please obey all traffic rules on School Street to avoid receiving traffic violations.  This includes the speed limit, “NO U Turn” and “Do Not Enter” signs.

These procedures have been implemented in order to insure the safety of students, staff, and parents.  Compliance is expected of all parents, staff members, and other persons authorized to pick up students.  Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.