Traffic Safety
Ensuring our students get to school safely is everyone’s responsibility. Please be mindful of crosswalks, parking rules and speed limits when you are near our schools, especially during the morning drop-off and afternoon dismissal times.
Traffic Safety Reminders from The City of Calgary
The City wants to remind and encourage anyone who is driving children to school to operate their vehicles safely and responsibly. Parents and guardians are reminded not to park where it’s prohibited during drop off and pick up times, such as blocking crosswalks, laneways and private driveways.
Pick up and drop off times can get quite busy. Give yourself extra time to navigate safely around schools, whether you are walking, wheeling, or driving. For those who drive, help alleviate congestion by parking a block or two away and walking in, wherever possible.
Talk to your kids about safe travel practices like using crosswalks with patrols, looking all ways before crossing the street and not jaywalking across the roadways as a shortcut.
Learn more by visiting Calgary.ca/BeSafe.
Students in the Calgary Board of Education travel to school in a variety of ways, including walking, taking yellow buses or Calgary Transit or being driven by parents/guardians. Their safety is important, no matter how they get to school and home again.
Safety, Bus Zones, Student Drop Off/Pickup Zones, and Parking
Safety is a priority at our school. Ensuring our students get to school safely is everyone’s responsibility.
When approaching the school please be mindful of speed limits, parking rules, bus zones, crosswalks, and our safety patrollers. Please do not walk between cars or busses and use the appropriate crosswalks.
There are many designated and zoned areas along the perimeter of school property.
Bus parking zones are clearly marked for bus use only. There are also street signs showing where a valid parking placard is required (ex. people with disabilities).
Families who choose not to use the Hug and Go zone, should park on streets that are non-zoned and unmarked to drop-off and/or pick-up children. Please obey all traffic signage and rules, for the safety of all families.
The staff parking lot is not to be used for drop off or pick up; this includes before and after school care.
Please be mindful to abide by all signs and regulations for stopping or parking. The area in front of the school is a designated Passenger Loading/No Parking zone.
All visitors to the school must park on the street or in the south/west side of the parking lot (i.e. upon entering the parking lot, anywhere to the left).
Bus Zone
The Yellow School Bus Drop Off/Pick Up Zone is located on the east side of the school adjoining the school field/playground (Canmore Road NW).
The City of Calgary has zoned and posted street signage to designate it as a Bus Zone. Please do not park or drop off students along this route.
Student Drop-off/Pick-up Zone (Hug and Go)
Immediately along the front side of the school is a designated Passenger Loading Zone (10 minutes, maximum). There is no parking in this area during school hours.
It is used as a Hug and Go zone for parents who transport their children to and/or from school by car.
Drop Off Time: 7:43 am - 7:58 am Pick Up Time: 2:30pm (*12:00pm Fridays)
Parents who drive their children to school can use the clearly marked Passenger Loading Zone (Hug and Go) in front of the school. This area is for stopping to let children in or out of the car only. The driver must remain in the vehicle.
Proceed as far forward in the queue as possible before stopping your vehicle.
We encourage parents to use the appropriate route along Cochrane Road NW as per the above image, keeping both the bus zone and neighbourhood alleys clear of vehicles.
Working together and following the directions will create a safe and efficient drop-off area.
If you prefer to park and walk your children on to school grounds, there is street parking along Canmore Road NW, Cochrane Road NW, or Charlebois Drive NW.
The staff parking lot is not permitted for drop off or pick up.
Picking up Students Prior to Regular Dismissal Times
Parents/Guardians wishing to pick up children prior to regular dismissal times must call the office, ask for their child to be signed out and meet them at the main entrance of the school.
Once the office has verified the parent/guardian has arrived at school, the student will be called down to the main foyer to meet their parent/guardian and allowed to leave the building.
Upon arrival, please ring the school doorbell/intercom located at the front doors of the school (on brick wall).
As students will not be called until parents/guardian arrive at school, please allow for additional time for your child to organize themselves to meet you at the front door.
School staff will sign your child out by recording the date, time and reason for pickup. Children are not to leave the school grounds during the day unless signed out at the office first.
School Bus
Students riding on the bus are responsible for their personal conduct, the safety of themselves and all other passengers. In case of misbehaviour on the bus, the driver will write a misconduct form and submit it to the office.
If rules are infringed upon, loss of riding privileges and/or suspension from school may occur. When entering or leaving the bus, students must observe driver’s instructions. The driver is in full charge of the bus and his/her directions must be followed at all times by parents and students.
A child can only ride the bus if they are a registered user. Parents are not permitted to ride the bus at any time.
Occasionally, buses will be late, particularly during inclement weather. Parents can visit the www.myschoolbusmonitor.ca website managed by service providers for updates on bus times and to sign up to receive email alerts. Also available is the MyBusStop app which provides real-time information. Register at www.mybusstop.ca . You will need our school’s unique access code (available through your MyCBE account) along with your child’s bus route. This service is managed by the bus service provider.
Should your child not be taking the bus home at the end of the day, please notify the school a minimum of 30 minutes prior to the dismissal bell by leaving a message on the attendance line. Please leave a detailed message including: who will be picking up your child and the pre-arranged meeting spot for pick up.
Kindergarten and Grade 1 students who ride the bus home after school must be received into the care of an adult at their bus stop. If no adult is present at the designated stop, the student will remain on the bus and be returned to the school.