Student Pickup Plan

Mesquite Street Parking Lot

The Mesquite Street Parking Lot will have only 1 section, with 2 zones. The easy flow of traffic is essential in this parking lot. The following rules will be followed:

  1. When unloading or loading, pull into one of the parking spaces. This will keep the traffic flow clear.
  2. Never cross over student safety zone stripes at any time, even when no students are in the parking lot. The only allowed routes of entry and exit are the ones shown in the diagram.
  3. Students will leave the sidewalk only when they see the pickup car move into a parking spot. No pick up students will be allowed at the sidewalk or curb area.
  4. Students will walk only in the safety walk lanes and go through the protected walkway areas. Safety Patrol will protect students from walk lanes to safety lanes.

Since the safety islands are limited size, students should remain on the concrete curb until they see which lane their car selects. No shortcuts will be allowed.

General Do's and Don'ts

  • DO try to form two lanes after entering the lot and move into one of the pickup spots as soon as one is clear, moving as far down the lane as possible to make room for the cars behind you.
  • DO encourage your youngsters to look for your car and to pay attention to traffic instead of running around or horseplaying with a friend. Once you've picked up your group, move out into the exit lanes carefully.
  • DON'T park in entrance or exit lanes or try to pick up youngsters in these lanes.
  • DON'T double park in pick up lanes - this blocks the car behind you.
  • DON'T park in the staff area unless you need to leave your car. Students must be accompanied by the driver if they are to leave a safety zone and cross into the staff parking area.