Pickup & Dropoff

Drop-Off & Pick-Up Procedures

Entering the Parking Lot

Enter the parking lot from Mallow Road. The driveway starts as two-way, then changes to two lanes of one-way traffic.

Choosing Your Lane

When you get to the first building, you must choose your lane.

• Drop-Off Lane (Left): Use this lane if you’re dropping off your child and not entering the building. Please move as far forward as possible, to the edge of the playground, filling all available space.
• Parking Lane (Right): Use this lane if you plan to park your car and enter the school with your child.

Important Reminders for All Drivers

• Never leave your car unattended unless it’s in a designated parking spot.
• Once you’ve dropped off or picked up, carefully proceed and exit. Please follow the instructions from the Traffic Monitors.

Exiting the Parking Lot

You have a few options:

• Turn right onto Austin Bluffs Parkway.
• Exit at Mallow Road. From Mallow Road, you can:
  • Turn left onto Austin Bluffs Parkway (where you can then turn left or right).
  • Turn right to go through the neighborhood.

Traffic & Safety Rules

• Speed Limit: The parking lot speed limit is 5 MPH for everyone’s safety. Speeding is not allowed.
• Follow Directions: Always obey the Traffic Monitors’ directions.
• No Bus Lanes: Do not drive in the bus lanes.
• Follow Markings: Always follow ALL arrows and markings in the parking lot.
• Obey Traffic Laws: You MUST obey all traffic laws on the streets around the school.

Student Safety

• Listen to Staff: Parents and students must follow all directives from school personnel to keep children safe.
• Quick Entry: Students should enter the car quickly to keep the line moving.
• Stay with Teacher: At dismissal, Students will stay with their teacher until their car is in the  pickup area.
• Enter on the Closest Side: Students should enter the car from the side nearest them. If a car seat is on the opposite side, parents should get out to help their child.
• Bicyclists: Bicyclists MUST wear a helmet and walk their bikes while on school property. They must also obey all traffic rules for crossing streets near the school.
• Be Respectful: Please be respectful and follow all parking lot procedures.

You may download the traffic procedures handbook here: CILATrafficprocedures