Arrival/Dismissal

Arrival and Dismissal Procedures

Do not park or line up on TJ Drive prior to dismissal times
- If you arrive early please continue beyond school entrance and circulate ON PUBLIC STREETS ONLY as depicted below in the “Approaching the School” map.
Do not use our neighbor's entry at 60 TJ Drive (PearlFection Dentistry)
Right turn only to exit the parking lot
- See the “Exiting the School” map for suggested routes for southbound traffic.
Do not pass on the left unless directed by a traffic attendant

Please see the MVM Parent Handbook for detailed arrival and dismissal procedures.

Morning drop-off time:
8:30-8:55 AM

Morning Carline Traffic Flow:

Carline opens at 8:30 am. If you arrive prior to 8:30 am park in an available visitor parking space. Refrain from queuing in the carline prior to 8:30 as teachers need to be able to enter and park in their designated spaces.
Please follow all guidance for Morning Carline Traffic Flow in the Traffic Rules section of the MVM Parent Handbook.

Afternoon pick-up time:
3:30-3:57 PM
(2:30-2:57 PM on Fridays)

Afternoon Carline Traffic Flow:

Afternoon carline opens at 3:30 pm (2:30 pm Fridays). If you arrive prior to 3:30 pm please park on a public street (Hayward road or Thomas Johnson Court) to wait before carline is opened. Do not park in neighboring businesses’ parking lots. These are private property and it will be considered trespassing.
Please follow the detailed guidance for Afternoon Carline Traffic Flow in the Traffic Rules section of the MVM Parent Handbook.

Morning Carline Traffic Flow reminders:

The parking lot will open at 8:30.
- If you arrive early or the parking lot is full please use the circulation paths in the “Approaching the School” map below
Vehicles must be entered/exited on the passenger side
If you need to park to drop off your student, use the visitor parking spaces located at the front office entrance (Thomas Johnson Drive side). When dropping off students at the front entrance:
- Parents/guardians are expected to escort primary-middle school student(s) to the front
  office entrance.
- Parents/guardians must remain with students until the student is safely entering the building.

Afternoon Carline Traffic Flow Reminders:

The parking lot will not be open prior to 3:30 PM.
- Use the circulation paths in the “Approaching the School” map.
If you are picking your child up early, please try to avoid picking up your children from 3:00-3:30 PM (2:00-2:30 PM on Fridays).
You must have your school-issued car line card to pick up your student(s) from car line
- If you do not have your card you will be directed to park in short-term parking and sign your student(s) out of school.
Vehicles must be entered/exited on the passenger side
- Use the short-term parking area If your car cannot accommodate a passenger-side entry/exit. You may then use the entrance on the west side of the building (TJ Drive side) to sign-out your student(s).
Carline closes at 3:57/2:57 Fridays. Students not picked up during dismissal will be escorted to the office to wait for pick up. See Late Pick-up Traffic Flow below if you arrive after carline closes.

Enter carline via the 64 Thomas Johnson Drive entrance and turn left to form a queue at the front
office entrance of the school.
- Do not park in a parking spot unless you need to enter the building for a reason other than
  dismissal.
Present your carline card to the staff member (located at the red octagon on the map) to call your
student for dismissal.
Once your student is in your car, and the queue is clear, proceed clockwise around the school to exit
via the same location as entry.

Please see the late Pick-up Traffic Flow Map below:

Preschool dismissal occurs from 11:30-11:45 am Monday-Friday.
Parents/guardians must bring your student(s) pick-up card. A member of staff will dismiss preschoolers directly to their card-holders. Carpool families should request customized cards with all carpool riders from the school secretary.

Please see the Pre-K Pick-Up Traffic Flow Map below:

Parents/ guardians are encouraged to avoid entering the building during the busy arrival and dismissal times to ensure student safety and efficiency. Parents/ guardians who enter the building must proceed directly to the office to sign-in.
Students must be signed out in the office if leaving before the end of the school day.

MVMPCS is required by the City of Frederick to adhere to the following traffic flow. Please take note of this traffic flow and notify anyone picking up or dropping off students.

All of this guidance and more is in the MVM Parent Handbook. Please follow the link to obtain a copy and familiarize yourself with all sections of the Arrival and Dismissal and Traffic Flow sections of the handbook.