Arrival and Dismissal Information

ARRIVAL

General information:

● Doors will open at 7:50 a.m.
● Breakfast will be served in the cafeteria from 7:50 a.m. to 8:10 a.m.
● Students are tardy after 8:10 a.m.
● Students should have their ID tag attached to the front strap of their backpack daily (will be provided and assembled by their homeroom/classroom teacher)

Car riders:
● The car rider line weaves through the back parking lot (off Withington) and extends along Withington toward Dominion; cars may enter the line at the 4-way stop at the corner of Dominion & Withington (by Taylor HS parking garage)
● Please note: Cars may NOT enter the car rider line by turning left into the NCE parking lot from Withington (coming from Rennie) ● When entering the parking lot in the mornings, please be mindful that teachers are trying to get into the parking lot as well to report to duty, so please do not block the driveway/entrance to the parking lot.
● Students will need to open and close their own car doors upon arrival at the unloading area along the back porch (Safety Patrol/ Staff will assist if needed)
● Cars will not be permitted to enter the front drive (on Kingsland) during arrival/dismissal times

Walkers & Bike Riders (including families that park at Kingsland Baptist and walk across the street)
●May enter the building at the open door along Rennie or through the main entrance on Kingsland

Bus Riders & Daycare:
● Specific information about Katy ISD Bus Routes can be found at http://busroutes.katyisd.org/wqliveweb/webquery/
● Buses & daycare vans drop off students at the main entrance (on Kingsland) and students enter through the front doors
● All buses will utilize the Smart Tag Program, more information about this program can be found at https://www.katyisd.org/Page/10104
● Due to the initiation of the Smart Tag Program, students will no longer be able to ride home with a friend on the bus - only students assigned to that specific bus route will be able to ride

DISMISSAL

General information:

● NCE dismissal time is 3:20 p.m.
● It is very important for students to be aware of the way they go home each day. If you know there will be a change in transportation for your child, please communicate the change in writing to the teacher (via note in folder/backpack). If you need to make a change after the school day has started (after 8:10 a.m.), please email nceknights@katyisd.org (Do not email the teacher since they may not be able to check email between 7:45-3:45, or the teacher may be absent)

Car riders:
● The car rider line weaves through the back parking lot (off Withington) and extends along Withington toward Dominion; cars may enter the line at the 4-way stop at the corner of Dominion & Withington (by Taylor HS parking garage)
● Please note: Cars may NOT enter the car rider line by turning left into the NCE parking lot from Withington (coming from Rennie). ● Please display the transportation tag (hang on rearview mirror) when approaching staff on car rider duty. This is how we communicate and students should be prepared to dismiss to their vehicles.
● Students will need to open and close their own car doors when loading near the back porch (Safety Patrol/ Staff will assist if needed)
● Please do not stop for long periods of time when students are being loaded into the car (for example: If a student needs help with a car seat, please pull out of the car rider line to assist them with this)

Walkers/Bike riders:
● Walkers & Bike Riders (including families that park at Kingsland Baptist and walk across the street) will exit from the 3 doors along Rennie. The doors are labeled with grade levels so you will be aware of where to expect your child to exit between 3:25-3:30 p.m. (staggered dismissal for safety). Pre-K walkers will dismiss between 3:10-3:15 p.m Door 1 (door closest to Rennie/Kingsland intersection) 4th: All Classes, 2nd: All Classes & PreK: All Classes Door 2 (middle door near bike racks) 3rd: All Classes & Kindergarten: All Classes Door 3 (door closest to back drive/portable building) 5th: All Classes & 1st: All Classes
● Pre-K, Kindergarten and 1st grade parents must present the wallet size dismissal card (number on YELLOW paper) or car tag to staff on duty. If the child goes home with an older student who attends NCE, please communicate this to the teacher with a written note. Older siblings from other campuses may use the wallet card.

Bus riders:
● Information about Katy ISD Bus Routes can be found at http://busroutes.katyisd.org/wqliveweb/webquery/
● Kindergarten students MUST be met by a parent at the bus stop or they will be brought back to campus after the entire bus route is completed. Then parents must come to campus to pick up their child.

Daycare:
● If your child goes to a daycare, please make sure you have communicated the name of the daycare with your child’s teacher so we can ensure they are on the correct van.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What if I lose my car rider number tag? A. If you do not have your car tag for car rider dismissal, you must park in visitor parking (or across the street at the church) and sign out your student from the front office. You must have a government issued ID to do this (pictures of ID’s will not be accepted).. When you sign out your student, you can ask the front office team for a car rider number. Once you have this number tag you can pick up your student in the car rider line any time thereafter.

Q2. What if I am not the only adult to pick up my student? A. We are providing you with multiple car rider number tags so that you can provide them to any adult you deem appropriate to pick up your student. By sending a copy of your car rider number tag with the adult you want to pick up your student we will know you approve of that adult picking up your student. **THIS DOES NOT APPLY FOR CHECKING OUT STUDENTS DURING THE DAY**

Q3. What if I need to pick my student up early? A. If you need to pick your student up before dismissal you must go to the front office and sign out your student. You must park in the visitor parking (or across the street at the church). Please note: If a child has an afternoon appointment, it is best to pick them up before 2:45 (to avoid getting delayed due to dismissal procedures).

Q4. What if my student is only a car rider occasionally? A. Every student will receive a number tag regardless of their normal transportation. If there is a change in transportation to car rider, you will need to submit the change in writing and have your number tag in your car when you go through the car rider line. If you have misplaced your number tag, you will need to park in visitor parking (or across the street at the church) and come to the front office to sign out your child.

Q5. What if my student is part of a daily carpool? A. If your student is part of a daily car pool, you will need to let the front office know in writing. You will still receive an individual number tag in the event that your student does not ride in the carpool on any day.