There are separate procedures for those parents who wish to drop-off/pick-up their children by entering the building and those who remain in their cars. It is essential that you follow the guidelines listed below as well as those posted on the traffic signs around our building. No student should be dropped off/picked up at any place other than area C. We are not able to supervise any other exit of the building and children could be put at risk if this rule is not followed.
Indirect drop-off/pick-up: parents are to park their cars in the Gold (south) lot “short-term” area D, which is designated for the purpose of entering the building for no more than 15 minutes or any other available space if the intention is to stay parked for a longer period of time. Parked drivers can pick up their rider(s) at the end of the day in the school entrance and escort the rider(s) to the car directly using the designated crosswalks.
C. Normandale School Main Entrance
This area will be utilized only as a waiting area for students being dropped off or picked up by car. Cars should never park (driver leaves the vehicle to enter the school) in this turnaround area. It is essential for drivers to pull ahead to an open spot as far ahead as possible and drop or pick up your student on the inner curb side of the semicircle. Drive slowly and cautiously!
D. Gold (South) Parking Lot
This area is the route and line-up for drivers waiting to pick up riders if the semicircle is full. Enter carefully and proceed as far forward as possible in a single file line. Several 15-minute parking spaces are reserved in the lot for those drivers wishing to enter the building to pick-up and escort their rider(s) to their vehicle. Drivers should enter from Normandale Road. Parents who choose to park and pick up or drop off their children should accompany them to or from the school using the designated crosswalks. Individuals can also park in any other open space in the lot.
