Morning drop-off & afternoon Pick-up procedures
After thorough evaluation and planning, Villa Academy has implemented a morning and afternoon drop off procedure that has proven highly successful in expediting the movement of vehicles and students and, more importantly, greatly increased the safety of all of the school’s students, parents, and staff.
Families entering the Villa Academy campus have three simple options to choose from. Each of the three is tailored to meet the specific needs of the student, the school community, and the driver. See a map, below.
Green Line Pedestrian Option |
Blue Line Express Option |
Yellow Line Short-Term Parking Option |
For use by students or families approaching the main gate on foot or bicycle.
St. Bridget Church generously allows families who plan adequate time to park in their parking lot, walk over to campus together, and enjoy a brief conversation before the start of the school day. |
For use by vehicle whose students have book bags, etc. on their laps and are ready to exit the vehicle instantly.
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For use by vehicles with students who need extra help or time to get themselves and/or their gear out of the vehicle. |
REMEMBER:
- ALWAYS use the cross walk & the pedestrian gate at the school entrance.
- ALWAYS stay to the right of the driveway, and proceed all the way to the front stairs and entry portal on the west side of the school.
- ALWAYS wait for the bell in the area of the front stairs.
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REMEMBER:
- ALWAYS follow the blue path along the driveway at the north end of the Main Building, continuing all the way to the main drop-off/pick-up area.
- STUDENTS MAY ONLY exit the car in one of the six, numbered and lined spaces in the drop off/pick up area.
- ALWAYS use only the numbered and lined space to drop off/pick up student/s.
- STUDENTS MUST ALWAYS exit quickly with bags in hand.
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REMEMBER:
- Follow the yellow path along the driveway and continue to the lower, short-term parking lot.
- Park and drop off students needing time to gather belongings or those who need help exiting the car
- Escort younger students to the patio area.
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Villa Academy also asks that all drivers to keep in mind to a few, easy-to-follow guidelines established to enhance the safety of everyone on our campus:
- DO NOT drop-off students or attempt to enter by the north end door to the first floor. This door will be locked and no longer used as an entrance or exit from the building because the Blue Line Express will be passing closely to the building. Pedestrians are excluded from this dangerous area during school hours.
- There have been no changes in our procedures related to the south campus exit. Students who enter campus from the south end pedestrian gate should ensure their visibility to drivers exiting onto to 51st Ave. NE.
- The small parking lot on the north end of the building is dedicated to DISABLED PARKING ONLY. Any other parking in this area is prohibited.
- Long-term parking is available in the large parking lot on the east side of the campus or at St. Bridget Church.
- CELL PHONES: Many parents have asked that we prohibit cell phone use while driving on the Villa Academy campus. We ask that you avoid using your cell phone while driving on campus. During the morning and afternoon drop-off and pick-up, campus pedestrian activity is quite heavy. It is imperative that all drivers give their full attention to the pedestrians and other vehicles around them.
Please respect the rules, the school’s employees, and our neighbors.
Drop-Off / Pick-Up Overview
Green Line Option:
For walkers, bikers, and St. Bridget parkers – Stay right of the drive – Wait on the front porch of the school.
Blue Line Express Option:
For one stop drop off and pick up – No lengthy stops, parking, or waiting permitted.
Yellow Line Short Term Parking Option:
For lengthier stops, parking, or unloading students/gear – Non-express need
Click here for a high quality PDF of the map below
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