Cox Elementary

School dismissal starts at 2:45 pm. To ensure that are students stay safe, we are using School Dismissal Manager to manage our dismissal.

Parents need to activate their account to ensure that they can manage how their student gets home, make transportation changes, and check-in at the car line.

Login using the Username and Password that was mentioned in the ‘‘Cox Elementary School Parent Credentials & Login Instructions for School Dismissal Manager’ email:

• Username - the email you have listed in HAC
• Password - use the initial one given to you and change once you log in

NOTE: If you are new to Cox Elementary, you will receive an email from School Dismissal Manager the day after you register.

These Step-by-Step Directions will walk you through the process.

ALL transportation changes must be made in the School Dismissal Manager (SDM) system.

The cut-off time to make transportation changes for the day is 1:15 pm (10:00 am during our end-of-semester early release days).

Follow these directions to make a transportation change. If there is an emergency after the 1:15 pm deadline please call the front office at 512-570-6000.

When a parent arrives to pick up their student they will scan a QR code using the School Dismissal Manager app. Once scanned they will click on the check-in button and proceed to the front of the line. Check-in via the QR code begins at 2:00 pm, however students are not dismissed from their classroom until 2:45 pm.

Parents must stay in their car to pick up their student in the car rider line. If you want to greet your student, please change to Walker (Escorted) - Bike Rack or Walker (Escorted) - Front of Building.

If you are not checked in by 3:05 you need to proceed to the Front Office to pick up your student.

We have two types of walkers (independent and escorted) and two different locations (front of the building and bike rack):

• Walker (Independent): The student is permitted to walk home by themselves or with a sibling/neighbor. No parent/guardian will be greeting them at the building. At the 2:45 pm dismissal bell the students will be released from the classroom and proceed to the exit with the support of a staff member. If you choose the independent option and meet the student at the tree, it is your responsibility to ensure that someone is present to welcome them and accompany them on their way home. There will not be a staff member at the tree checking to ensure that your student is met by a parent/guardian. The SDM dismissal option is Walker (Independent) - Front of Building or Walker (Independent) - Bike Rack.
• Walker (Escorted): The parent/guardian requests that their student be picked up by an adult at the building and walked home. Upon arrival at the school, the parent will scan the designated Walker (Escorted) QR Code and check in with SDM. The teacher will be notified of the parent’s check-in and release the student from the classroom after the 2:45 pm dismissal bell. The SDM dismissal option is Walker (Escorted) - Front of Building or Walker (Escorted) - Bike Rack.
• Bike Riders: Any student who riders their bike home will exit the building with the walkers. The SDM dismissal option is Walker (Independent) - Bike Rack.

At 2:45 pm, teachers will dismiss all students coded as bus riders in SDM. Staff members will accompany these students to the buses. For the 2024-2025 school year, all riders will be required to register for bus transportation. Read more about how to check eligibility and register on this webpage.

At 2:45 pm, teachers will dismiss all students coded to ride a Daycare van. A staff member will accompany them to the cafeteria and wait with them until they get in the van.

At 2:45 pm, teachers will dismiss all students coded as YMCA and a staff member will accompany them to the cafeteria. YMCA is not affliated with Cox Elementary. You must coordinate everything with them.

If you have any questions or need assistance with your SDM account, please get in touch with the front office at 512-570-6000 or email malia.hamilton@leanderisd.org.