Elementary School Hours
Classes begin at 8:20 a.m. and are dismissed at 3:03 p.m. Students who are not in class by 8:20 a.m. will be marked tardy. If students arrive after 8:40 a.m., they will be marked absent.
Drop off and pick up at USC Elementary
Students will enter the school by the main door by the elementary office
Students can enter the building at 8:10 A.M. after they are lined up outside. Please be mindful of dropping your students off as close to 8:10 A.M. as possible to minimize the wait before the start of the school day.
Students who have breakfast can access the school building at 7:50 A.M. Upon arrival, they should proceed directly to the Commons Area. After breakfast, students will return outside and enter the elementary building at 8:10 A.M., when the official school day begins. It is important to note that students are not permitted to enter the elementary building until 8:10 A.M.
Students will be dismissed from the main doors by the office.
-Parking Notice: Ensure you are parked legally when dropping off and picking up students before and after school. Parking and driving are off-limits in front of the school, where buses load and unload students. Do not park in any handicap-designated spaces unless you have the proper permit or placard. Parking on the grass is strictly prohibited.
-Crosswalks: To prioritize students' safety, we request that everyone consistently use the designated crosswalks when dropping off or picking up students. We emphasize that our top priority is ensuring the safety of our students, and we discourage any attempts to walk between school buses, as it poses a significant safety risk. We want parents and students to use the designated crosswalks exclusively.
-Entrance into the Building: For safety reasons, parents will drop off and pick up students outside the main doors. To encourage a smooth and organized school environment, parents are required to make an appointment when meeting with a teacher, counselor, or administrator. Additionally, parents and guardians have access to the front office but are not permitted in the school building during school hours without prior approval. *Students are not permitted to bring visitors to school, and visitors are not allowed during breakfast or lunch. This policy helps maintain a focused and productive atmosphere for all students, and we appreciate your cooperation in this matter.
-Parent Contact Information: Please notify the elementary office if your email address, mailing address, or telephone number changes. We need to be able to contact you in the event of a school-wide emergency or if your child becomes ill. Additionally, keeping your contact information up to date ensures that you receive timely notices and announcements from the school.
-Outdoor Recess: Now that fall is here and temperatures fluctuate, it is essential to remember that your child(ren) will have outdoor recess every day, weather permitting, unless the temperature is below 0 degrees or it is raining or wet outside. In such cases, recess will be held indoors. We appreciate your help in making sure your students come to school prepared for the weather. Unless the temperature is 60 degrees or higher, please ensure your child wears a jacket or coat. Additionally, during the winter months, students should have the appropriate outdoor clothing, such as layers, hats, mittens/gloves, scarves, boots, and snow pants, when the snow is on the ground or the playground is muddy.
-Extra Clothing: Please send an extra set of clothing with your child. It is vital to have an additional set in case of spills, mud, accidents, and wet clothing from recess. Thank you.
-Lost and Found: The Lost and Found tables are located in the Commons area, near the vending machines. To prevent your child's items from ending up in Lost and Found, please ensure all clothing is labeled correctly with their name.
