Palm Crest Elementary Carline Procedures

 

 

To ensure a safe and smooth carline for all, please adhere to the drop-off and pick-up procedures detailed below. Whether you use the Palm Drive or Jessen carline, please ensure backpacks stay with your child rather than in the trunk.  Also, it’s best to say “goodbyes” or make after-school arrangements ahead of drop-off/pick-up time to help keep the carlines moving.  The school start times 

 

Please also be advised there may be additional Sheriff presence during the opening days of school. This is for safety and security reasons, but also to enforce traffic and parking ordinances. Drivers may be ticketed for parking, speeding, and/or additional violations.  Please follow all signage and be respectful to our neighbors and fellow PCR families.

 

TK and Kindergarten

Drop off and pick up is at the Kindergarten Gate, located at the north side of the parking lot.  

  • The gate will open at 7:50 a.m. for AM TK/Kinder and closes at 8:10 a.m.
  • The gate will open at 11:10 a.m. for PM TK/Kinder and close at 11:20 a.m. 

 

PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS NO SEPARATE CARLINE FOR TK/KINDER.  Parents are encouraged to park on Fairmount Ave. and walk over to the gate for pick-up. 

 

Palm Drive

The Palm Drive Drop-off/Pick-up Zone may only be accessed from Palm Drive heading North.

  • Drive north on Palm Drive and turn left into the Palm Crest (PCR) driveway, using the left turn lane.  
  • Once in the PCR parking lot, drive as far forward as possible.
  • As soon as your vehicle has passed the “pick up/drop off'' sign and comes to a complete stop, students are to enter or exit from the passenger side of the vehicle. Drivers are expected to remain in their vehicles.

Important Reminders

  • There is NO parking on Palm Drive, directly across the street from the school.
  • There is NO visitor parking during drop-off and pick-up times. If you need to drop something off at the office, please park in the lot north of the school and use the city and school sidewalks to access the school office.
  • Students may NOT cut across the parking lot or Palm Drive at any time to get to the city sidewalks or their family vehicle.

Jessen Drive

The  Jessen Drive  Drop-off/Pick-up Zone is a secondary option to be used for morning drop-off and end-of-day pick-up at 2:50 p.m.  It can be accessed by heading southeast on Jessen and using the loading/unloading lane.  

 

  • Once in the loading/unloading lane, drive as far forward as possible.
  • As soon as your vehicle comes to a complete stop, students are to enter or exit from the passenger side of the vehicle only. Parking is prohibited between the hours of 7:30 am- 8:30 am and 2:30 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.
  • Students must walk along the sidewalk to access the PCR pedestrian path located on Jessen Drive near the back PCR gate.  Students MAY NOT walk down the school access driveway leading to the upper campus classrooms and staff parking lot.
  • Please note:  The PCR pedestrian path gate will be locked from 8:10 am - 2:50 p.m.  CEC families dropping off and picking up students between these hours will need to park and walk their students through the front of the campus.  Late Birds are directed to enter the campus at the front of the school while Early Birds are directed to exit the campus at the front of the school. 

 

Thank You for Your Cooperation!