Traffic Guidelines

As you know, we have a great deal of traffic during both morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up. To assist us in making both times as effective, efficient and safe as possible, please follow the guidelines/rules provided below. Traffic at the start of the school year tends to be heavier and slower as all of our community members become familiar with the routines and procedures. We greatly appreciate your patience, cooperation, and attention to these guidelines during morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up.


Morning Drop-off Guidelines

Front of School/South Parking Lot

  1. Bear Creek K-8 was not constructed with a “buses only” entrance. Therefore, the main entrance to the south parking lot is closed for morning drop-off between 7:40-8:00AM (or until all buses have left the school). This is for student safety while our buses are unloading students.
  2. Handicapped vehicles are permitted.
  3. Daycare parking spots are for Daycare vans only.

West Parking Lot

  1. This is our “hug and go” student drop-off area. Two lanes of traffic flow in to the parking lot entrance.
  2. Pull forward as far as possible.
  3. Stay with your vehicle at all times.
  4. West lane has access to the parking lot.

 

Afternoon Pick-up Guidelines

Front of School/South Parking Lot

  1. This parking lot is closed until 3:05PM (or until all buses have left the school).
  2. No student pick-up in the afternoon until after 3:05PM or all busses have left the school.

West Parking Lot

  1. This is our student pick-up lot. Please arrange to pick up your student in this lot. 
  2. Pull forward as far as possible along the sidewalk.
  3. DO NOT, for any reason, leave your vehicle unattended.
  4. The second lane (west-side lane) must be left open for access to the parking lot.

 

General Guidelines for a SAFE Parking Lot

  • The speed limit in the school zone along W. Dartmouth is 20 mph.
  • Please hang up your cell phone while in school zone and focus attention to students and families in the parking lot.
  • Use the crosswalks in both parking lots and on W. Dartmouth Avenue.
  • Have your student ready to get out of the car at the drop-off time. Stay in your car at all times in the drop-off and pick-up zones.
  • Use designated parking spots only in the parking lot if you need to leave your car.
  • Pull forward as far as possible in the drop-off and pick-up zones.
  • Do not let students out of your car or pick students up from Dartmouth Avenue.
  • PLEASE FOLLOW ALL DIRECTIONS PROVIDED BY STAFF MEMBERS.
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