Arrival and Dismissal Procedures

Student Arrival

 

Walkers and Car Riders:

• Orion families will drop students off at the entrance on Bullard Avenue at 7:45 am when staff is on campus..

                                       *Students should not be on campus before 7:45 am unless eating breakfast*

• Vehicles pull up and drop off along the sidewalk at or near the crosswalk.

• Families may park along the street or in playground parking across the street. Please do not park in the crosswalk.
• Please ensure your child is safely connected with others before leaving.
• Walkers will enter the school grounds through the Bullard Avenue gate.
• The playground will be unavailable for use during arrival times.
• Students should proceed to their designated entry doors to line up with their class. 

 

Bus Arrival:

• Orion bus students will enter through the main entrance on the Artic Warrior Drive side of the school.
• Please do not park in the bus loop.

 

School Age Program:

• Ketchikan/Illa School Age Program students will be escorted by program staff at 7:45 am at the ice rink sidewalk curve on the Arctic Warrior Drive side of the school.
• Students will enter through the main entrance of the school.

 

Student Dismissal                                                                       

 

*Students should be picked up promptly as we are unable to accommodate students staying late. The school day ends at 2:30 pm*

 

Car Pick-Up/Walkers:

• Kindergarten car riders will be dismissed at 2:20 pm.
• Car riders will leave the school grounds via the Bullard Avenue gate.
• If changes to the afternoon routine are needed, please contact the front office and teacher before 2:00 pm.
• The playground will be unavailable for use during departure times.

 

Bus Dismissal:

• Orion Kindergarten bus riders will be dismissed at 2:25 pm and will line up by bus number in the Multipurpose Room. 
• Orion First and Second grade bus riders will line up by bus number in the Multipurpose Room and primary grades will be walked by staff to the bus.
• All other bus riders will be dismissed at 2:30 pm.

 

School Age Program:

• Ketchikan/Illa School Age Program students will be met by program staff at 2:30 pm at the ice rink sidewalk curve on the Arctic Warrior Drive side of the school.
• Students will board the bus there and follow program protocols.
• If changes to the afternoon routine are needed, please contact the front office, teacher, and the school age program before 2:00 pm.

 

Kennecott Youth Center is Closed 

 

Breakfast is available daily starting at 7:30 am. Students should not be on campus before 7:45 am unless they are eating breakfast in the cafeteria.

The class bell will ring at 7:50 am when students are allowed to enter the classroom. The tardy bell will ring at 8:00 am.

If your student arrives after 8:00 am, please proceed to the front office to sign them in.