Town & Country Neighborhood School Parent Drop-Off Procedures

Last year, Joyce Clark Middle School implemented changes to the campus traffic flow to improve student safety during arrival. Town & Country Neighborhood School will continue using this traffic plan for the upcoming school year.

These changes were made to address a significant safety concern. Previously, some students were exiting vehicles on the side opposite the sidewalk, requiring them to step into traffic. By continuing this traffic pattern, all students will be able to exit vehicles curbside only, creating a safer and more efficient arrival process.

Please review the following important traffic procedures:

• Enter through the north driveway only. All parent and staff vehicles must use the north driveway to access the parking lot and student drop-off line.

• Exit through the south driveway. The south driveway is designated as the vehicle exit and bus entrance.

• The south driveway is for buses only during arrival. Parents may not enter campus through this driveway.

• Students must exit curbside only. This ensures students are not stepping into traffic.

• Single-lane drop-off only. Double-lane drop-offs in front of the school are not permitted.

• Please pull forward as far as possible before your student exits the vehicle. This helps keep traffic moving efficiently and minimizes delays.

• Do not use the parking lot to bypass the drop-off line or drop off students. This creates unnecessary traffic conflicts and safety hazards.

• Lenzer Avenue remains open in both directions, but all families must enter campus through the north driveway and exit through the south driveway.

During the first few weeks of school, Town & Country staff and local law enforcement will be on site to help direct traffic and answer questions. Please follow all posted signs and directions from staff members to ensure a safe and efficient arrival for everyone.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we continue this traffic plan. By working together, we can provide a safer arrival experience for all Town & Country students. Our highest priority is, and always will be, the safety and well-being of every child.

It is expected that students will behave appropriately on the bus whether they are going to and from school or on a school field trip.

Only regularly scheduled students are allowed to ride the bus. Students who normally do not ride the bus will not have permission to ride without a written note. Notes will be sent up to the office for approval by the principal. No faxes or emails will be accepted.

Town and Country is a closed campus and ALICE-certified, which means visitors must sign in at the front office any time they come onto school grounds. Our gates will be locked during school hours and classroom doors will be locked at all times.

Students will remain in classrooms during storms and heavy rain. Dismissal will be delayed if the weather is unsafe. In such cases, we will inform parents through an automated call, text message, and notifications via our SVUSD App.