Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
ARRIVAL: 7:40am – 8:10am
Door open at 7:40am. Students will report to the cafeteria until 7:50am.
For safety and security reasons, never drop off your child unattended on campus.
Parents needing to enter the building during the morning must enter through the front door (door #1) and sign in at the office with a valid ID. Staff will be diligently monitoring to ensure visitors enter the building at the designated door.
We have two designated morning drop off areas. These drop off locations are at the front of the building and near the cafeteria through the carpool lane. Carpool riders should be able to independently buckle and move swiftly to maintain the traffic flow. Ideally, the student(s) will be seated on the passenger side of the vehicle to allow for a safe exit and entry.
If you choose to park and escort your child to the front door, please park in the front parking lot and use the crosswalk. The front park and escort lot is the best option for students needing support when entering/exiting vehicles. The cafeteria parking lot is designated for staff parking only.
Walker staff and student safety patrol will begin assisting children out of their cars at 7:40am.
Students eating breakfast at school will enter the cafeteria when they arrive. Breakfast is available for purchase from 7:40am – 8:05am daily.
Bike riders should place their bikes in the bike racks, standing bikes and scooters up, to allow plenty of room for everyone else.
Students should not ride bikes and/or scooters while on school property.
Announcements will begin promptly at 8:05am. This is 5 minutes before the actual start time, but allows us to share celebrations like birthdays and student recognitions while protecting instructional time. Your child is welcome to bring a recently earned medal, trophy, and/or certificate, etc. to share on the morning announcements - arrive by 8am to check-in with the AV crew in the library.
Parents should bring their children to the front office to receive a tardy slip when arriving after the 8:10am bell. Students are considered tardy if they are not inside the building at 8:10am.
DISMISSAL: 3:20pm
Please do not park in the fire lanes in the front of the school. This area is reserved for daycare buses and emergency vehicles only.
If your regular dismissal plans change email the office before 2:45pm at walkeroffice@mckineyisd.net. Students will not be called from class between 2:45pm – 3:20pm for early dismissal unless there is an emergency.
If after-school care is needed for your child, please contact Club 360 at 469-302-2300.
CARPOOL DISMISSAL
The cafeteria is our designated area for carpool students.
All car riders will be escorted to the cafeteria and dismissed at 3:20pm.
Parents should stay in their car and have their carpool number hanging from the rearview mirror at all times.
Students will only be released to cars with carpool numbers. If you forget your tag, please go to the front office with a valid ID to retrieve your children.
WALK AWAY AND BIKE RIDERS
Students will be escorted and dismissed from the south door near the lower playground.
Siblings choosing to walk together need to decide on a meeting spot.
Students should leave school premises using the crosswalk to cross the street.
Students using bikes or scooters should walk them when on school property, sidewalks, and when going through the crosswalk.
DAYCARE VANS/BUSSES
The circle drive by the office is a daycare van/bus lane only.
CLUB 360
Students are escorted to the gym by 3:20pm.
Students will be connected with Club 360 staff.
Parents will refer to Club 360 for dismissal