Independence Elementary ~ Student Pickups
As you will see from the color-coded map, the BLUE arrows represent the normal traffic pattern that families have
followed in previous years when picking up their child(ren) at the end of the day. We will continue to follow this pattern
until the last car reaches the entrance where the buses enter.
Once the last car positions itself just before the bus entrance, the next vehicle will begin to follow the RED arrows, which
is our second traffic pattern. As the rest of the vehicles begin to follow the RED arrows, these vehicles will position
themselves on school property rather than blocking School Road. This will result in less congestion, especially for the
families who live along that stretch.
The first cars to arrive at student pick-up will position themselves accordingly and follow the BLUE arrow traffic pattern.
Once the last vehicle is in place before the bus entrance, new vehicles that arrive will be directed to turn onto school
property and begin to follow the RED arrow pattern. These vehicles will inch forward towards the main entrance of the
school. However, vehicles that end up following the RED arrow traffic pattern, WILL NOT advance until all vehicles
following the BLUE arrow traffic pattern have picked up their child(ren).
In addition, please also be aware of the important reminders indicated below regarding student pick up:
We will begin calling students who are being picked up by a parent or guardian at 3:25pm. Ensuring you’re here and in
line at this time is greatly appreciated! Students who are being picked up will be called in the order they arrive to keep the
flow of traffic moving as efficiently as possible. PLEASE DO NOT block the entrance and prevent our parents/guardians
from being able to turn into the parking lot to get their child(ren) for an early dismissal! Thank you for your attention to this
matter!
- Again, families who arrive first will follow the BLUE arrow traffic pattern until they run out of space (DO NOT
BLOCK ENTRANCES). Once all the space has been taken up, vehicles will then proceed to follow the RED arrow
traffic pattern.
- For your safety, and the safety of our students, DO NOT get out of your car to buckle your child(ren) in their seat. If your child needs help getting buckled, please pull forward to the end of the parking lot so that the cars behind you can go around while you are safely securing your child in their seat.
- Please have your child(ren) enter your vehicle on the passenger side of the car you're driving as well as the
placement of any car seat. This ensures their safety and reinforces safe practices for all!
- Please continue to place your child’s sign in your window. Every family was provided two of them. Each time your
child is picked up, you’re expected to have this sign present. For anyone picking up additional students to help a
neighbor etc., they will need to fill out the Google Form (found on Classroom Dojo, Indy PTA Facebook Page, and
the School Website) by 2pm every day.
- Buses WILL NOT be called until all parent pickups are accomplished for the safety of all students.