PHS student pick-up policy

[kimmimom]

apparently on 3-4 parents showed up for the mtg...   

[Tabata156]

Not true. I wasn't particularly for or against the new policy, but went to the meeting to get more information. There were around 30 people there, with about 20 being parents.

[jkjs]

Someone on Facebook posted a comment that they are going to start a food cart to service the parents waiting in the car line.

Perhaps Shot of 'Spro could swing by from 2:00 to 3:00 (yes people do start lining up at 2:00!)

[kimmimom]

I read only 3-4 parents showed from a very active, reliable parent.  I did not go as my kids are bus riders the majority of the time.  This particular parent stated she is glad she went, she now understands why the police was changed and agrees wtih it 100% now that she has heard the history behind it.  Do you feel the same Tabata? 

[Asparents]

I've read several posts that I must address.  I think there are more car pick ups at this point because many parents are anticipating the change next Tues.  Also, the change in procedure will probably mean MORE cars waiting in line=more risk of traffic accidents involving children.  The reasons presented by Janice on Tues. seemed to relate to issues in the multi-purpose room (not hearing which person was calling children) as much as safety.  While I agree safety is paramount, I do think that more could be done to tweak the current system before abandoning it.
Having had multiple children at PHS, I have observed one common thread to pick up procedures: principals who do NOT encourage enough parent participation in the discussions before making changes.  I truly miss the days of children being escorted by their teachers outside for pick up, encouraging teacher-parent communication and connection.  I suppose that's too much ask, given our ultra-safe, liability-conscious society.  Thanks Valgean, for destroying that camaraderie (and moving the couches so parents couldn't even be comfortable while waiting).
I'll politely wait for my child to be released, knowing that an additional 15 minutes of instructional time was wasted in the multipurpose room.  If I get tired of waiting, and show up at 3:15, I know that I'll have to go to the office to pick up my child.  At least I won't waste gas in the car rider line.

[jkjs]

Having had multiple children at PHS, I have observed one common thread to pick up procedures: principals who do NOT encourage enough parent participation in the discussions before making changes.  I truly miss the days of children being escorted by their teachers outside for pick up, encouraging teacher-parent communication and connection.  I suppose that's too much ask, given our ultra-safe, liability-conscious society.  Thanks Valgean, for destroying that camaraderie (and moving the couches so parents couldn't even be comfortable while waiting).

I'll politely wait for my child to be released, knowing that an additional 15 minutes of instructional time was wasted in the multipurpose room.  If I get tired of waiting, and show up at 3:15, I know that I'll have to go to the office to pick up my child.  At least I won't waste gas in the car rider line.

Excellent Points!!!

I think it just absurd that parents are going to be able to see their child in the multiple-purpose room and NOT be able to get them.  When did a school and principal earn the right (and the power) to detain our children after the end of the school day?

[artymarty]

The school is only trying to keep the kids safe, not "detain" them.  Don't worry, I seriously doubt the school wants to hold your little angel any longer than necessary. 

[jkjs]

The school is only trying to keep the kids safe, not "detain" them.  Don't worry, I seriously doubt the school wants to hold your little angel any longer than necessary. 

de·tain   
1. to keep from proceeding; keep waiting; delay.
2. to keep under restraint or in custody.

I would say detain is a perfect description of the new policy.

[jgushie]

The principal is just trying to keep the kids safe -GIVE HER A BREAK-and for the parents who keep holding things up by chatting and trying to figure out what to do with the kids after school or making plans for themselves for the weekend etc.  get in your car and shut-up or make them ride the bus.  Enough is Enough.

Also anyone know how the two schools made out with fall sports-was it fair or did PHS get all of  the spots for the teams as we all know at PHS the sports program has never been based on talent but rather your affiliation with the coaches or who your kid hangs out with.

[Innocent Bystander]

The school is only trying to keep the kids safe, not "detain" them.  Don't worry, I seriously doubt the school wants to hold your little angel any longer than necessary. 

de·tain   
1. to keep from proceeding; keep waiting; delay.
2. to keep under restraint or in custody.

I would say detain is a perfect description of the new policy.

With more than 300 students to get safely to their cars or parents in 20 minutes or less, the task of doing it safely is enormous. Among the many challenges has been parents who decide that 2:50 is an outstanding time to try and have a conference with their child's teacher (while other cars back up behind them and the teacher herself is struggling to get her students into the right cars), parents who want their children to dart out of the multipurpose room because they can see their parent---never mind that the adults charged with taking care of them DON'T see them or don't know them by sight---parents who cross right in front the moving car line without going to the crosswalk, and those who get their children and don't leave the area. Give the staff and administration some credit. While you personally may be inconvenienced, the goal is the SAFETY of our children. That cannot be compromised and I am baffled that is seems so hard to understand.

[Snowball]

Well-said, IB.

[Snowball]

There is at least one reason for the "detainment." Sad to say, but more and more, some kids are not allowed to leave school with a particular parent. There can be custody/court/abuse issues. If the school has been informed of such issues and have special requests about who can pick up their children, the school has to comply, i.e., notice who, precisely, picked them up.

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