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Pick-Up/Drop-Off Procedures

In the morning, STAFF IS ON DUTY BY 7:15 No kids, other than RGEC will be allowed on the property until duties are present. ONLY buses, school staff, kindergarten and handicap vehicles will be allowed to enter the north side. 

No parent parking is allowed in the bus/staff area at any time.

In the afternoon, kindergarten parents, and handicapped labeled vehicles will be able to drive up the back of the school (north side) for pick-up if kindergarten students and handicapped parking. You will then exit to the right and exit the way you came. Kindergarten parents must have their pick-up information displayed so that staff can let them into the kinder loop to pick up their students. Gates will not be opened until 3:15. The red route (south side) is for parents of students first through fifth grade for both morning and afternoon. (Please follow the directions of the duty teachers, they ensure safety for all.)

Tierra Antigua Elementary Tardy Policy 2026–2027

Being on time helps students begin the day successfully and protects valuable classroom learning time. Our goal is for every Firebird to arrive on time, ready to learn, and ready to SOAR.

Morning Arrival

  • Drop-off begins: 7:15 a.m.
  • School begins: 7:30 a.m.
  • Students should go directly to their designated arrival area or breakfast location.
  • Students should be on campus and ready to begin their school day by 7:30 a.m.
  • Please plan enough time for traffic, drop-off, and safe entry to campus.

Our teachers are ready to teach at 7:30 a.m., and we want every student there to begin the day with their class.

 

Arriving After 7:30 a.m.

Students arriving after 7:30 a.m. must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and signed in at the front office. The student will be marked tardy before going to class.

If your child is late due to a medical appointment or another excused reason, please notify the front office. Documentation from a healthcare provider may be submitted when applicable to help us maintain accurate attendance records.

When Tardies Become Frequent

We understand that occasional delays happen. When tardies become frequent or create a pattern, Tierra Antigua will partner with families to identify barriers and improve on-time arrival.

Support may include:

  • Parent or guardian communication
  • Student and/or family attendance conference
  • Review of tardy patterns and barriers
  • Individual attendance or on-time arrival goal
  • School or community-based supports
  • Review of transfer feasibility when applicable and consistent with district procedures

Tardies are addressed through communication, problem-solving, accountability, and support—not punishment. In accordance with APS attendance procedures, a tardy is not recorded as an absence. However, repeated tardiness can result in missed instructional time.

Why It Matters

Those first few minutes of the school day matter. Students are building relationships, learning classroom routines, hearing important directions, and beginning instruction. Arriving on time helps students feel settled, connected, and prepared for the day ahead. Thank you for helping us make every minute count!