Student Drop-off and Pick-up

Updated: March 2026

The safety of our students is our top priority during drop-off and pickup. These are some of the busiest times of the school day. Please follow the procedures below to help keep traffic moving safely and protect students walking to and from campus.

Quick Safety Rules for Families

• No U-turns on Farnsworth or at the intersection of Farnsworth and San Felipe
• Follow posted traffic directions when entering and leaving campus (see map below).
• Drive slowly in all school parking lots
• Pull forward in the loading zone before stopping
• Remain in your car in the drop-off lane
• Use crosswalks and watch carefully for students and staff

Drop-Off and Pick-Up Traffic Map

Please review the traffic map below to understand the correct flow of cars entering and leaving campus during drop-off and pickup.

Student Drop-Off Guidelines

• Follow the designated traffic pattern above when entering campus
• Pull forward in the loading zone before students exit the vehicle
• Students should exit on the curbside of the vehicle
• Do not park or leave your car in the drop-off lane

Student Pick-Up Guidelines

• Use the designated pickup areas only
• Remain in your vehicle while waiting in the pickup lane
• Pull forward as cars move ahead
• Follow staff directions during busy periods

Street Safety Reminder

Illegal U-turns and unsafe driving near school entrances create dangerous conditions for students and families. U-turns on Farnsworth and at the intersection of Farnsworth and San Felipe interfere with traffic and increase the risk for students crossing the street. Please follow traffic laws and posted signs when driving near campus and allow a few extra moments to drive safely.

Thank you for helping keep Silver Oak safe.

Traffic Flow and Safety Rules

Families using the former bus loop parking lot (see green line in map above) for drop-off and pick-up we only allow left turns into the parking lot. If you are coming from the Country Club this rule may be frustrating as you must detour to San Felipe; please consider using the main parking lot or Trowbridge to drop off or pick up your child to avoid this detour.
Families using the main parking (see teal line on map above) lot for drop-off and pick-up we only allow right turns into the parking lot. Also please do not park on the curb between then marquee and the country club pool gate.
No parking allowed on Farnsworth from the country club pool gate to the corner of the school. See red line on map above.
U-Turns are NOT allowed on Farnsworth anywhere along the road in front of the school.
Families using Trowbridge, students will only be allowed to be picked up if your car is parked along the curb. We do not want students walking in the road. Please also drive slowly to ensure the safety of our students.
Use designated loading zones (orange cones) for pick-up and drop-off. Drive all the way forward into the drive through areas before dropping off or picking up your child and please stay in you car at all times. No parking is allowed in those areas. If your child is not ready to load when you are in the zone you will be directed to drive through with the flow and re-circle around.
When picking up your child after school, you will direct your child to meet you in the designated pick-up areas (front of the school or former bus loop area). Staff will be assigned to supervise your child. You cannot park and leave your car unless you are in a designated parking space. You will not be allowed to block parked cars. Use the loading zone areas for pick-up and drop-off please stay in you car at all times.
When using the pick-up and drop-off loading zones, children should unload quickly from the side of the car that is adjacent to the curb. Backpacks should be with children, not in the trunk of the car, to expedite loading and unloading. Zucas are not permitted.

Student safety and courtesy for others are matters of considerable importance at Silver Oak School. It is crucial that parents do their part to assist in this effort. We request that all families respect the traffic guidelines and respect those who enforce them.

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