Closure After the Start of the School Day
• Parents / guardians will be contacted by automated phone message and by email .
• Students will remain at school until they are picked up , or safe travel arrangements are confirmed .
• Notice of school closure will also be posted on the school website at the earliest opportunity .
• In general , co-curricular events scheduled for the afternoon on the day of an unexpected school closure will most likely be cancelled .
• Please note that in the event the School loses power , our switchboard will not operate , we will attempt to rely on cell phones .
Traffic Safety
Managing traffic safety on the campus and surrounding streets is a major concern for the CHS community and our neighbours . Local streets are crowded during peak times in the morning and afternoon , and West 41st Avenue is a vital traffic artery for transit and emergency response . Our goal is to provide safe traffic conditions for everyone and strongly encourage families to consider alternative means of transportation such as walking , cycling , public transit and carpooling .
Provident Security , with the support of our facilities team , supports safe pedestrian crossing at the Blenheim Street gate , controls the traffic entering and exiting the roundabout , and assists at the crosswalks on Balaclava Street and West 41st Avenue . Below are the School ’ s traffic guidelines as a reminder to parents / guardians , staff and students to keep our traffic areas safe for everyone .
RESPECTFUL NEIGHBOUR
The School relies on the goodwill of our neighbours . The guidelines below have been developed to instruct parents / guardians on the expected behaviour when dropping off and picking up students , as well as when a school event requires parking on neighbourhood streets :
• Always follow the direction of the parking attendants
• Observe all traffic and parking regulations . Avoid blocking bus lanes , making U-turns , and ignoring pedestrian crosswalks
• Refrain from blocking lanes or driveway access when parked or waiting for students
• Do not stop or park on the north side of West 41st Avenue between Dunbar Street and Carnarvon Street from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm , as it is restricted
• Do not use the cul-de-sac on 43rd Avenue ( outside of Kerrisdale Annex School ) for student pick-up and drop-off
• All areas surrounding the school are “ Idle- Free Zones ”, as posted by the City of Vancouver
SAFE DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP
It is essential always to follow the direction of the facilities team and Provident Security attendants . They are tasked with ensuring student safety , keeping traffic flowing and assisting drivers in demonstrating respect for our neighbours .
The following pedestrian- and driver-safe behaviour from students , parents / guardians , staff and the larger CHS community will prevent injury and accidents , especially during the busy times of drop-off and pick-up :
• Cross the street only at traffic lights and crosswalks .
• Never assume a driver / pedestrian can see you when crossing the road . Make eye contact with drivers / pedestrians before proceeding , especially when weather conditions make visibility difficult .
• Remove headphones and put cell phones away to avoid distraction and be alert to potential danger .
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