Pioneer Puma Post
September 22, 2023
A note from Mr. Jakious ...
Thank you to the majority of parents who are adhering to expectations in our pick-up/drop-off loops. That said, I want to ensure that everyone knows what our basic expectations are to support ...
- An efficient pick-up and drop-off process
- A consistent flow of traffic
- And most of all ... the safety of students
I am saddened that my staff have shared with me that, when trying to encourage some drivers to follow these guidelines, they have occasionally been met with disrespect or anger in front of our students. Please know that our staff do not want to have to remind drivers of these expectations and are simply doing their job to make our campus a safer and more efficient place for all students and families. Those efforts deserve all of our patience and respect.
Thank you for paying attention to these guidelines and following the direction of our staff members while on campus. Please share this message with anyone who might be dropping off or picking up your children at Pioneer.
Together we can make sure these transitions are positive, smooth, and safe for all!
Regards,
David Jakious
Principal, Pioneer School of the Arts
Pioneer Drop-Off & Pick-Up Tips
1. Students should be ready BEFORE arriving on campus
To make sure your child is ready to get out as soon as you stop at the curb, make sure ...
- Bags are packed
- Coats are on
- Shoes are tied
- Hugs have been given
- Plans for the afternoon are clear
- Students know how to unbuckle from their car seat and open/close the PASSENGER SIDE door independently
2. Always PULL FORWARD when there is room
We need cars to stay in the right lane until they have unloaded/loaded and it is important to pull as far forward as possible ...
- Even if you fill the space ahead of you, look ahead to see if it looks like the car ahead might be leaving and pause for a second before unloading/loading so you can fill the gap.
- Do not pull around cars and then move into the right lane. This is the cause of most near collisions and often ends up blocking BOTH lanes.
3. Unload or load QUICKLY and SAFELY
- Unload/load ... including being able to work the door and car seat buckle independently.
- This shouldn't take more than a few moments
REMEMBER:
- All students should unload from the PASSENGER SIDE of your vehicle. Almost all of our near misses between vehicles and students are from kids exiting on the driver side near the through traffic lane!
- Students must wait until their pickup car is parked at the curb. We cannot have students walking through the parking lot or up the traffic lane (even if traffic is stopped) to get to their ride.
If your child needs more time or support we ask parents to use a parking spot in front of the school. Adults must walk their child across the bus lane.
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Website: westada.org/pioneer
Location: 13255 West McMillan Road, Boise, ID, USA
Phone: (208)855-4100
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