Any changes in transportation arrangements must be made in writing, even if it is a change for only one day. Transportation changes will not be made over the phone.
Busing
Busing is provided by the Public School District for students who live one or more miles from St. Dorothy School. In compliance with Archdiocesan and State laws, students are to remain seated on the bus, speak in moderate tones, keep their hands and other limbs inside the bus, refrain from throwing objects inside or outside the bus, be respectful of bus property, and act in a courteous and respectful manner to the bus driver. If the school receives a report from the bus driver they will be spoken to. It the conduct does not change and another report is received a child may be suspended from riding the bus for the recommended period of time suggested by the Discipline Review Board. If such a situation occurs, it is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to flnd transportation for the child. Proper cell phone use is always in affect.
Walkers
For your safety teachers are assigned to walk your line to the corners or a designated area towards your destination. All walkers are to remain in line and walk according to our safety rules. Crossing may only take place at an area of safety which would include a crossing guard, stop sign and lights. Areas around the school are equipped with guards for your safety while on school grounds. Please stay together and walk home safely heeding crossing and the safety directives you have been given. The use of cell phones may only be used once you are off of school grounds and away from your assigned teacher.
Bicycles
Riding a bicycle to school is strongly discouraged for safety reasons. Any child under the age of 12 who rides a bike to school must wear a helmet. If the child refuses to wear one, and rides the bike to school, a telephone call will be made to the parent who will have to come and get the bike. Children riding their bikes must walk them in and out of the schoolyard. The school assumes responsibility neither for students who are injured while riding a bike nor for the bike's being stolen or damaged.
Car Drop-Off and Pick-Up
Families who drop-off their child/children in the morning are to use the lane which is designated for that purpose. Students in grades K-4 are to exit the vehicle on the driver’s side and walk directly into the school. Students in grades 5-8 may exit the vehicle on the either side and walk directly to the teacher at the end of the lane. No student may walk unsupervised in front of a vehicle. Drivers please be critically alert entering and exiting the schoolyard.
Parents please observe the traffic pattern in order to provide an orderly morning routine:
Dismissal
Cars are not permitted in the front of the school building for drop-off or pick-up.
Students who go home by car at dismissal are to exit the school using Car Line, which dismisses via the gym. Students in grades 5-8 will exit the school when the buses leave the parking lot. Parents of students in grades 1-4 must come into the schoolyard and walk their child/children to the car. Please watch your children once we release them to your care. The continued respect for school property and safety are always an expectation.