Denison Montessori

Student Drop-Off / Pick-Up Procedures

Over 450 students arrive at Denison each day either by bus or with their parents by car. In order to make both the arrival and departure routines as safe and orderly as possible, it is terribly important that we have your cooperation with the following guidelines listed below:

Morning Parent Drop Off: 8:30-9:00 a.m.

(8:30 a.m. for breakfast drop off)
(8:40 a.m. for regular school day drop off)

No children should arrive at Denison before 8:30 for breakfast or 8:40 for school.
We will reserve approximately five (5) car lengths directly in front of Denison’s main entrance. We mark of this space with the orange cones. This will be our “kiss and go” drop off for parents who drive their children to school. There will be no parking allowed. Additional “kiss and go” space will be in the bus loading zone on Colorado Avenue, on the north side of the school building. Once again, no parking is allowed.

If you desire to park you car and enter the school building with your child, please park on the north side of Colorado Avenue. (Please be aware that street sweeping occurs from April through November.) For the safety of all, do not park on Yates Street. Both automobiles and buses are coming and going. The south side of Colorado is available for short term parking in the AM only.

Noon Dismissal is 12:00 PM

We will have spaces along Colorado Ave. and Yates for parents to stop their cars (do not leave your car) while picking up students at the end of the buses.

Early pickups do disrupt the classroom activities. If you arrive before noon and wish to pick up your child early, please park on the north side of Colorado Ave. and come to the office to obtain an early out slip for your child. Please be respectful of the activity going on in the classroom, Enter quietly and adk the assistant to bring your child to you. We prefer that you meet your child outside so that the teacher is able to complete the morning activities. We will bring the children to your car or you can meet the teacher on the sidewalk unless there is a need to pick up your child early for an appointment, etc.

Afternoon Pick Up: 3:45-4:00 p.m.

We will have spaces along Colorado Avenue for parents to stop their cars (do not leave your car) while picking up students at the end of the buses. The pickup area will begin at the east driveway of the faculty parking lot and continues towards Sheridan Blvd. Teachers will be waiting with children who are picked up by parents here. Once your child enters your car, please drive down Colorado Avenue immediately. Do not turn right and go on Yates. This will allow our buses to depart from Yates Street without the congestion.

If you desire to park you car when picking up your child, remember to only park on the north side of Colorado Avenue. Please avoid parking on Yates. There will be buses parked in front of the school and on the south side of Colorado Avenue.

Recap:

• During morning and afternoon pick up and drop off; if you need to park you car and enter the school, please park on the north side of Colorado Avenue.
• Avoid driving on Yates when buses are present.
• Do not drop off children in the back of the building. This door will be kept locked for security purposes.
• Do not turn into the staff parking lot to either drop off or pick up students during these times.

Our available parking is limited. We understand that you may experience parking challenges during pick up and drop off hours. Thank you for your cooperation with these procedures. We appreciate your understanding. By working together, we will ensure the safety of everyone who comes to Denison Montessori.