Drop-Off Procedures
Kindergarten through 5th grade students must be dropped off in the circular drive area in front of the school no earlier than 8:00 a.m. Parents of PreK students may park and walk students to their classrooms or have older siblings walk them to class. Teachers are present to provide assistance at drop-off. Kindergarten children are escorted to their classes. All other students go directly to their classrooms. Please remain in your car in order to facilitate a safe drop off as well as an orderly start to the day.
Dismissal
Please do not arrive before 3:00 p.m. for K-5 or you may be asked to park and get back in line. The family’s last name should be printed boldly along with the grade level. All cars picking up children must have an official SEA decal displayed on the right side of the front window. Without the decal, you may be required to show photo ID. Names of drivers who are authorized to pick up children must appear on the emergency form in the office. If a driver is unfamiliar to staff, photo ID must be presented. PreK students may be picked up in front of the Gray Hall at 2:45 p.m. K - 5 students are dismissed in front of the Gray Hall at 3:00 p.m. Drivers must remain in cars.
Early Pickup
If it is necessary to pick up your child before the regular dismissal time, please send a note or call the teacher that morning. When you arrive at school to pick up your child, please come to the school office. For their safety and security, students must be picked up only in the office.
Parking
Parking at SEA is limited. Do not park in the handicapped or reserved parking or the designated Fire Lanes. Parking in front of the school is prohibited. This area is reserved for emergency vehicles and impedes the safe flow of traffic. When using parking areas during drop-off and dismissal, please use extreme caution. Please do not block the driveways. Do not leave unattended cars with engines running. Staff members have been asked to turn off the engine in this case. Carpool Information Sheet Carpool information sheets will be available,giving families the opportunity to contact others in order to set up a carpool. Even if a parent only drives his/her own child, it is necessary to display a family name in the window.