Arrival: Students may be dropped off no earlier than 7:30 am. The instructional day for students begins at 7:55 am. If students arrive after 7:55 am, they will be considered tardy. All students who are tardy MUST be accompanied by an adult and they MUST sign in using the Ident-A-Kid system in the front office.

Dismissal: Dismissal is at 2:45 each day. Vans that transport students to after-school care programs pick up students as soon as the bus parking lot is cleared. Please do not arrive at PCPS prior to 2:15 to get in the car pick-up line. It is a student safety concern when our entry is blocked for extended periods of time.

Change in Transportation: We kindly request that parents refrain from calling the school after 2:00 PM to request a change in their child's transportation for that day. This policy has been put in place to minimize disruptions during dismissal and ensure a smooth and efficient process for all students and families. Making last-minute transportation changes near the end of the school day can lead to confusion for students and staff members. Our dismissal process is carefully planned and executed to ensure a safe and timely release of students and late requests may cause delays and disrupt the flow of dismissal. By finalizing transportation arrangements before 2:00 PM, we can maintain accurate records, ensuring your child's safety and providing clear accountability for their well-being. Again, we kindly ask for your cooperation in adhering to this policy by ensuring that transportation arrangements for your child are confirmed and communicated to the school office before 2:00 PM.

Early Pick-Up: In order to ensure uninterrupted and meaningful instructional time, maintain a smooth traffic flow, and be considerate of other parents in the pick-up line, we kindly request that students are not signed out of school after 2:15 PM. Early sign-outs around the time of dismissal can lead to disruptions in the traffic flow around the school premises, causing inconvenience to other parents, staff, and community members. We understand that waiting in the pick-up line can be a challenge at times. By refraining from early sign-outs, we help create an equitable environment where every parent has a fair opportunity to pick up their child without delays caused by early departures. We kindly request your cooperation in supporting this policy by scheduling appointments, extracurricular activities, and other commitments outside of regular school hours whenever possible.

Students who are being signed out early will be called to the office once the parent or guardian has arrived at PCPS. This is in order to protect instructional time and ensure proper student supervision. Please plan accordingly and arrive at PCPS with enough time for your student to pack up and walk to the office as we will not honor phone call requests to have students ready and waiting for early pick-up.