Halley Elementary Parent Kiss and Ride Information
Halley ES has an established area called Kiss & Ride, which is designed as a safe place for adults in private vehicles to load and unload children. To ensure safety for everyone, observe the following rules when loading and unloading children:
- Teach children how to buckle and unbuckle seat belts so they can do it themselves.
- Practice so that children can open and close the car door independently.
- Load and unload from the passenger side of the car only.
- Remain in the driver’s seat unless assisting your child with bulky items.
- Vehicles equipped with child protection locks may require assistance for your child to exit the vehicle. If so, please roll down your window and ask the teacher on duty.
- Children may not load/unload items from the trunk/rear compartment of the vehicle.
- Parking in the parking lot and calling to children to cross between cars is not permitted.
- Parking in the Kiss & Ride lane and leaving your car unattended is not permitted.
- Follow the directions and guidance of the staff on duty.
**If you will be using Halley’s Kiss & Ride service for afternoon dismissal at least 3 days per week on a consistent basis, parents must complete the
Halley Kiss and Ride Registration Google Form to receive your assigned Kiss & Ride window display.
Procedures
MORNING
When dropping off your child in the morning, an assigned Kiss & Ride sign is not needed.
Designated loading/unloading spots have been reserved for student and staff safety. We have two kiss and ride drop-off areas: front of building (entrance #1) and back of building (entrance #4).
Students are permitted to enter the building at 9:10AM. If you arrive early, please have your child wait in the vehicle until staff have directed students to exit safely.
Kiss & Ride will close at 9:20 (the start of the school day). If you arrive after Halley staff have returned to the building please park your vehicle in our school parking lot and escort your child to entrance #1. Our office staff will assist you with further directions.
AFTERNOON
Dismissal begins at 4:05. We have two kiss and ride pick up areas: front of building (entrance #1) and back of building (entrance #4). As you approach the parking lot in the afternoon, make sure you display your assigned Kiss & Ride sign in your front window. Any car without a proper Kiss & Ride sign will be asked to give Halley staff the first and last name of the student they will be picking up.
Kiss and Ride students will be dismissed from their classrooms by registration number.
You are expected to follow the directions of the Halley staff member assisting with Kiss & Ride traffic. Drivers should prepare to spend at least 10 to 20 minutes in the Kiss & Ride line once dismissal begins.
We appreciate a phone call to the office if you know you will be delayed, as it helps alleviate children’s anxiety about a late pickup. The office phone number is 703-551-5700.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kiss and Ride
Q. If I’m only going to pick up my child once or twice a month, or one or two days a week from school should I have a Kiss and Ride number?
A. No. Only those families who will use afternoon kiss and ride at least 3 days a week on a consistent basis need to register for a kiss and ride number.
Q. If I’m in a carpool, do we share a number or does each family need their own number?
A. Each family needs their own number. Please register each child for kiss and ride. The adult providing carpool accommodations should have a copy of the kiss and ride number.
Q. If I’m only driving my child to school in the morning and he/she takes the bus in the afternoon, do I need a Kiss and Ride number?
A. No.
Q. On the rare occasion I am stuck in traffic and can’t pick my child up in time, what happens?
A. Please call the main office at 703-551-5700 if you anticipate being late. Please be advised that our office closes at 4:30pm.
Q. What if I lose my Kiss & Ride sign?
A. We distribute two kiss and ride signs to each registered family. If you need another Kiss & Ride sign due to loss or damage call the main office at 703-551-5700 and we can reissue another sign while supplies last.