Campus Procedures

VISITING OUR CAMPUS

To ensure the safety and security of everyone in our community, all visitors — including parents and guardians — are required to check in at the front office upon arrival. Once signed in, a visitor badge will be provided and should be worn at all times while on school grounds.

Dress Code

Student & Parent Handbook | Code of Conduct

Arrival and Dismissal

Daily Arrival/Dismissal Schedule

Morning Schedule

7:05 AM – Doors open. Students are free to visit the cafeteria for breakfast or go directly to their homeroom classroom. Breakfast will served from 7:05 AM – 7:20 AM.

7:20 AM – Students arriving for breakfast after 7:20 AM will be given a sack breakfast to take to class.

7:25 AM – Breakfast closes.

7:30 AM – Tardy bell rings. If a student arrives to the classroom after 7:30 AM, they will be counted tardy.

Afternoon Schedule

2:15 PM – Due to end of the day procedures, please make every attempt to report ride changes before 2:15 PM. It is extremely difficult to ensure teachers receive messages after 2:15 PM. Additionally, if your child requires an early dismissal, please make every attempt to check them out before 2:15 PM.

2:50 PM – School dismisses.

3:05 PM – If you arrive after 2:55 PM, you will be required to sign-out your child in the office. This does not apply to students staying after school for pre-arranged tutorials or practices.

Arrival Procedures

To expedite the arrival process, we have two drop-off locations. To ensure the safety of our students, please follow the procedures below:

Front Drive (McLeroy Blvd) –

Lane 1 – This striped lane is located closest to the sidewalk and is blocked off with cones. Please do not drive or park in this lane. This lane is open for the students exiting the vehicles in Lane 2 to quickly and safely reach the sidewalk.
Lane 2 – This lane is located next to the striped lane. Students are to be dropped off in this lane. For safety purposes, we ask that all students exit on the passenger side of the vehicle. This will prevent students from having to exit the vehicle into oncoming traffic or walk between cars.
Lane 3 – This lane is closest to the parking spots. This lane is open for vehicles entering/exiting the parking spots or driving through the parking lot. For safety reasons, please do not allow your child to exit the vehicle in this lane.
If there is not a line, please pull all the way up to the front of the driveway before letting your child out.
Crosswalk – If you park along the curb on McLeroy or park in the parking lot, please ensure your child only crosses the driveway at the crosswalk. A staff member is stationed at the crosswalk to ensure the students cross safely.

Back Drive (Green Street) –

Lane 1 – This lane is located closest to the sidewalk. Students are to be dropped off in this lane. For safety purposes, we ask that all students exit on the passenger side of the vehicle. This will prevent students from having to exit the vehicle into oncoming traffic or walk between cars.
Lane 2 – This lane is located closest to the street. This lane is open for vehicles driving through the driveway. For safety reasons, please do not allow your child to exit the vehicle in this lane.
Crosswalk – If you park along the curb on Green Street, please ensure your child only crosses the driveway at the crosswalk. A staff member is stationed at the crosswalk to ensure the students cross safely.

Dismissal Procedures

To ensure a safe and efficient dismissal, all adults picking up students must have a visible dismissal tag for each child.

This tag is required at pick-up. If a tag is not presented, you will be directed to the front office and must show a valid driver’s license to verify your identity and authorization.
To help expedite the process, we use three designated pick-up locations. Please ensure your grade-level pick-up sign is clearly displayed in your vehicle during dismissal.

Front Drive (McLeroy Blvd) – Kinder - 2nd Graders

Lane 1 – This striped lane is located closest to the sidewalk and is blocked off with cones. Parents are not permitted to drive or park in this lane. This lane is open for students to quickly and safely enter the vehicles in Lane 2.
Lane 2 – This lane is located next to the striped lane. Students are to be picked up in this lane. For safety purposes, we ask that all students enter on the passenger side of the vehicle. This will prevent students from having to walk into oncoming traffic or walk between cars to enter the vehicle.
Lane 3 – This lane is closest to the parking spots. This lane is open for vehicles entering/exiting the parking spots or driving through the parking lot. For safety reasons, please do not allow your students to enter the vehicle in this lane.

For safety purposes, these grade levels will be stationed at the end of the driveway by the flagpole.
There are 4 cones located after the crosswalk for loading. Please pull up to the next closest cone to expedite dismissal safely.

Side Drive (Bluebonnet Street) – Pre-K

Lane 1 – This lane is located closest to the sidewalk. Students are to be picked up in this lane. For safety purposes, we ask that all students enter on the passenger side of the vehicle. This will prevent students from having to walk into oncoming traffic or walk between cars to enter the vehicle.
Lane 2 – This lane is located closest to the street. This lane is open for vehicles driving through the driveway. For safety reasons, please do not allow students to enter the vehicle in this lane.

Back Drive (Green Street) – 3rd - 5th Graders

Lane 1 – This lane is located closest to the sidewalk. Students are to be picked up in this lane. For safety purposes, we ask that all students enter on the passenger side of the vehicle. This will prevent students from having to walk into oncoming traffic or walk between cars to enter the vehicle.
Lane 2 – This lane is located closest to the street. This lane is open for vehicles driving through the driveway. For safety reasons, please do not allow students to enter the vehicle in this lane.

For safety purposes, these grade levels will be stationed at the end of the driveway by the playground.

Please do not park where the bus loading signs are located.

Attendance and Tardy Policy

Attendance

We value every student and believe that being present each day builds a strong foundation for learning and success! Regular attendance helps students grow academically and socially, and being in class on time ensures they don't miss valuable learning opportunities.

A parent note or doctor’s note is required within five days of any student absence. Parent notes should be emailed to both the attendance secretary and your child’s teacher and must include the student's full name, date(s) of absence, and reason.

Absences may be excused for:

Personal illness
Health care appointments (with a doctor's note)
Serious illness or death in the immediate family
Emergencies that prevent school attendance

If a student is absent for more than five consecutive days, a doctor’s note is required to excuse the absences.

For full details about attendance guidelines, please refer to our Student and Parent Handbook, or contact the front office for more information.

Tardies

Arriving to class on time is an important part of supporting a positive learning environment. Students are considered tardy if they are not in class when the 7:30 am tardy bell rings.

If you have questions about tardy procedures, please contact the front office for more information.

Lunch Time Procedures

We love welcoming families on campus for lunch! To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, please follow these guidelines:

Visitors may join their student during their lunch time.
Sit in designated visitor areas as directed by campus staff.
You may bring food for your student only. For the safety of all students, food may not be shared with others.
No additional students are allowed to join the visitor during lunch.
After lunch, visitors should return to the front office to check out. Visitors are not permitted to visit other areas of the campus during the school day.

Lunch times by grade level can be found on the Bell Schedule page.

Student Birthdays and Classroom Celebrations

We love celebrating special moments with our students!

Birthday Celebrations:

Birthdays are a fun and meaningful part of the school year! Student birthdays may be recognized in the classroom during the last 20 minutes of the school day; however, we do not hold birthday parties at school.

Students may bring snacks or treats to share with classmates on their birthday. Due to food allergies, we encourage parents to send unopened store bought items with the ingredient label showing or non-food items (pencils, erasers, etc.).

Classroom Parties:

In partnership with the PTA, three classroom parties are held each year—typically in December, February, and spring. Information about each party will be sent home in advance. For questions or details, please reach out to the front office.

Enrollment, Withdrawals & Transfers

Enrolling a Student

We’re excited to welcome your student! Visit the EMS ISD Registration page for a list of required documents, how-to videos, an attendance zone finder, and step-by-step guidance to help you through the enrollment process.

Withdrawing a Student

If you need to withdraw a student, please notify the campus at least three school days before the student’s last day so that records and documents may be prepared.

For questions or to begin the withdrawal process, please contact the campus registrar.

Transfers

For questions or information related to student transfers, including transfer eligibility and application procedures, please refer to the EMS ISD Transfer Policy.