Drop-Off and Pick-Up of Students

When dropping-off or picking up students, please remember:

• Do not walk in the parking lot 
• Do not drive into the parking lot 
• Do not drop children off in the parking lot 
• Do not make U-turns in the middle of the road 
• Police are issuing unsafe U-turn tickets 
• Do not drop children off in the middle of the road 
• park before asking children to get out of the car
• J-Walking is a $57.00 fine 

Safety - A Shared Responsibility 

Drivers

• When approaching an intersection or crosswalk watch out for pedestrians. 
• Watch for vehicles stopped or slowing in the lane next to yours, as they may be yielding to a pedestrian. 
• Failing to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk carries a fine of $575 plus 4 demerit points. 
• Stay alert and slow down on residential roads and through school and playground zones. 
• Check for pedestrians when turning. 
• Don’t stop in crosswalks when dropping off or picking up students. 

Pedestrians 

• Adults and children should use the Point, Pause and Proceed method when they want to cross the road and drivers should pay attention for people using this technique. 
• Pointing indicates to drivers that a pedestrian wants to cross.
• All drivers should be aware that when a pedestrian has his or her arm pointed across the road, it means all vehicles are to come to a complete stop. 
• Pausing means pedestrians should make eye contact with drivers and wait until traffic has stopped before stepping off the curb.
• Pedestrians should never assume that a driver sees them. 
• Pedestrians should only proceed when it is safe to do so by keeping their arm extended in front of them as they cross the road and watching for vehicles. 
• Be seen! Wear bright coloured or reflective clothing, especially when walking in low light or in poor weather. Distraction is dangerous. 
• Put away cell phones and take off ear buds before crossing a street. 
• Walk bikes, scooters and skateboards across the street.