Arrival / Dismissal / Lunchroom Policy

THOMAS JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL

Arrival / Dismissal / Lunch Procedures

ARRIVAL PROCEDURES

1. Cars are not permitted in the circle from 7:50 AM – 8:25 AM and 2:45 PM – 3:15 PM.  The circle must stay clear for bus entry.
2. Starting at 8:10 AM, teachers will be available for supervision.
3. Students arriving should report to their respective holding areas (6th grade - Gymnasium, 7th grade - Gymnasium, 8th grade -Cafeteria).  Students will be permitted to enter the building at 8:10 AM.  After going to lockers, students must be in homeroom by 8:30 AM or will be considered tardy.
4. Parents dropping students off on Division Street should inform the children to proceed with caution and use available crosswalk to go to assigned entry location.
5. Walkers must use crossing guards / traffic lights to cross all streets.
6. All visitors to the building must ring the bell and report to the main office.

DISMISSAL PROCEDURES

1. Students must exit building in an orderly manner.
2. Teachers on afternoon bus duty will assist students in locating their assigned bus.
3. Buses will immediately be boarded and students must remain seated.
4. Students traveling home by car should meet their ride on Division Street.
5. Walkers must use crossing guards / traffic lights to cross all streets.
6. If someone other than the parent / guardian is picking up a student, a note indicating the person’s name and the pick-up time must be provided.
7. No cars allowed in circle at 3 PM or 4 PM dismissals

LUNCH PROCEDURES

1. Lunch “A” begins at 11:11 AM for 6th grade, Lunch “B” begins at 12:01 PM for 7th grade, and Lunch “C” begins at 12:51 PM for 8th grade.
2. Upon entering the Café, students are to be seated until the various sections are called to purchase lunch.
3. After an initial adjustment period, lunch seats will be assigned.  Students may not change them without permission from the teacher in charge.
4. Students are not permitted to leave their seats without permission from the teacher or lunch aid in their area.  Students are to raise a hand to obtain permission.  Teachers will monitor and limit the number of students in the lavatory to any one time.
5. Students will be directed to remove any refuse from the table and floor prior to dismissal.
6. Students will be dismissed by table or section and are to proceed in an orderly and quiet fashion to their next class period.
7. Glass is prohibited in the Café.
8. Food deliveries from outside vendors or restaurants are prohibited.