Drop off and Pick up Procedures
ALL vehicles entering RSA MUST follow the right entrance to the school. All vehicles must exit from the north end of the parking lot only. Students arriving before 7:35 when no green vested staff member is present should report to Early Bird Supervision (7:15 – 7:35) in room 62 or 65. First bell rings at 7:55; tardy bell 8:00.
7:35 – 8:00 A.M. Drop Off Procedures All Students:
RABA – Monthly bus passes available and only RSA students ride the bus back to the terminal. See the family handbook for use of RABA. Bus riders are encouraged as a way to help reduce traffic on Shasta View.
Parking Lot- Pull into a parking spot to unload students. Students may walk to the cross walks escorted by parents or alone depending on age and abilities of students. DO NOT unload students from driving lane. Students and parents should wait at the cross walk until directed to cross. To exit the parking lot - follow the traffic arrows to the parking lot north exit. Reminder to all drivers: handicap parking spots are for vehicles with appropriate stickers or plaques.
In front of school – First car pulls all the way forward as directed by a staff member or to the North wing of the building by the wind turban at green painted curb. Unloading occurs between first crosswalk and North Wing. For your child’s safety, we recommend that students unload their vehicles on the curb side of the car.
After 7:45 RABA pull out zone – To avoid the entrance into the school parents may unload students at the curb to walk on the sidewalk to the school.
Pick Up Procedures All Students:
Release Times:
1:30 English Kindergarten Minimum Day release at 12:30
2:30 – 2:45 Grades K – 3 Pick –up Minimum Day release at 12:30
3:00 – 3:15 Pick-up Grades 4 – 8 Minimum Day release at 1:00
RABA – Students with bus passes will meet a staff member at the North Wing. A staff member will walk with the students to the bus stop to wait with them until the bus arrives.
Parking Lot – Parents park in an appropriate parking space and must walk to the front of the school to pick up student. Please use cross walks. All cars will exit the parking lot at north end. Students at the 3:00 pick up time may cross at the cross walk to meet their parent.
In front of school – Cars will form a single line until arriving at first cross walk. Beginning at the first cross walk cars will form 2 lines. At the middle cross walk cars will be motioned by staff member to move forward. When directed by duty staff, students will load between the crossing guards into cars. Loading zone is between 2nd and 3rd crossing guards. Parents are encouraged to place a large sheet of paper with names & grades of the children you are picking up.
Walk or Bike Home - Students must have a parent permission note on file in the office before allowed to walk or bike.
Near Campus to avoid parking lot –Lema Ranch parking lot. Students may walk to the parking lot after school. Students must have a parent permission note on file in the office before allowed to walk to overflow parking. DO NOT park in the bus zone. (For 3:00 pick up time only)
Students who are not picked up by the specific end time will be escorted to the office. Students not picked up within 30 minutes of release time from school will be charged for after school care.
Here are just afew of the great reasons for RSA students to ride the RABA bus:
· It's a great way to get to school on time without the hassle of rush hour on the RSA campus.
· It teaches kids independence as they learn how to be around others. The bus driver and Shasta College students keep an eye out for our kids.
· Decreases the environmental footprint of our school as cars are eliminated from commuter traffic.
· Extremely cost-effective for families (see chart below.)
· It's fun!! Kids who ride the bus are building fun memories they will have forever!
Driving Costs
Assumptions:
Vehicle Type: Honda Fit ($0.50/mi) - Ford Expl. ($0.80/mi)
Miles to School: 5
Time per trip: 30 minutes
Cost of fuel: $4/gallon
Cost of driving: $8.50 - $16.00 per day
Bus Costs
Monthly pass at RSA: $20 first child, $10 siblings
Single ride: $1.50, $10 punch cards available at RABA and City Hall
If you ride 3 times per week, the pass is worth it.
Schedule
· 7:15 a.m. - Clean, empty bus arrives at RABA station. RSA students all get a seat; some Shasta College students stand.
· 7:30 a.m. - RABA Bus leaves station
· 7:45 a.m. - Bus arrives at RSA, Shasta View Drive Stop. RSA staff member accompanies children to RSA campus.
· 3:10 p.m. - RSA staff member accompanies children to bus stop at RSA Shasta View Drive
· 3:20 p.m. - Empty bus picks up at RSA Shasta View Drive
· 3:25 p.m. - Bus stops at Shasta College (approximately 0-2 adults)
· 3:45 p.m. - Bus arrives at RABA station where parents pick up
Minimum Mondays: Bus pick up at 1:20 p.m. - Drop off at RABA at 1:45 p.m.