Dropoff/Pickup Traffic Map
Durham Elementary School
Drop-Off & Pick-Up Procedures
Review the campus traffic map and follow these procedures to help keep arrival and dismissal safe, orderly, and efficient.
Campus Traffic Plan
Durham Drop-Off & Pick-Up Map
Review the map before arriving and follow the designated entrance, lane, loading area, and exit. Staff directions always take priority.
Durham Arrival & Dismissal Traffic Map
Shared Responsibility
Be Prepared, Patient, and Alert
Be Prepared
Have students, backpacks, and dismissal tags ready before entering the loading area.
Be Patient
Stay in line, avoid passing, and follow staff directions the first time.
Be Alert
Put phones away, reduce speed, watch crosswalks, and be ready to stop.
Car-Line Procedures
Keep the Line Safe and Moving
Before and While in Line
- Approach campus using the route shown on the map.
- Do not cut, pass, create a second lane, or block driveways.
- Keep crosswalks, intersections, and fire lanes clear.
- Remain in your vehicle unless staff direct you to park.
- Keep music low and avoid honking or confrontations.
Loading and Unloading
- Stop only in the designated loading area.
- Wait for staff before opening doors.
- Students should use the passenger side whenever possible.
- Never allow students to walk between moving vehicles.
- Park for lengthy conversations or campus business.
Afternoon Pick-Up
- Display the correct dismissal tag clearly.
- Pull forward as directed.
- Do not call students out of the supervised area.
- If your student is not ready, follow staff instructions.
- Students are released only through approved procedures.
Walking and Biking
- Use sidewalks and marked crosswalks.
- Cross only when directed by staff or a crossing guard.
- Do not walk or ride between vehicles.
- Walk bikes and scooters through crowded areas.
- Stay off phones while crossing streets.
Responsible Driving
School-Zone Safety
- Obey posted speed limits, signs, signals, and staff directions.
- Put handheld devices away while driving or moving through the line.
- Yield to students, pedestrians, crossing guards, and cyclists.
- Do not make unsafe U-turns, drive against traffic, or double-park.
- Keep children properly restrained until reaching the loading area.
- Never leave a child unattended in a vehicle.
Community Courtesy
Respect Staff, Families, and Neighbors
Keep neighborhood driveways, sidewalks, and intersections open.
Procedures may change temporarily because of weather, traffic, construction, or emergencies.
Questions may be directed to the Durham Elementary front office at 713-613-2527.