Bell Schedule

School Start Time (Warning) 8:25 am
Morning Instruction Begins 8:30 am
Recess 10:20 – 10:35 am
Lunch 12:00 -12:40 pm
Afternoon Instruction begins 12:40 pm
Afternoon Dismissal 2:20 pm

We request that students do not arrive in the morning any earlier than 5-10 minutes before the 8:25 a.m. entrance bell, unless they have a specific responsibility or task to perform for their teacher. This request is made out of concern for your child’s safety and security as school staff is not assigned to supervision duties prior to the 8:25 a.m. entrance bell.

West Coast Recess/Lunch

Living in a rain forest presents a great variety of weather conditions indeed. At Highland Park we believe that it is most important that we all have opportunity to be outside getting fresh air and exercise throughout the day. Research has proven time and time again, the impact that physical activity has on active learning. Please ensure that your child is dressed appropriately for rainy days having a hooded coat or umbrella and waterproof footwear. For younger children, it may also be wise to send an extra change of clothes to school. Unless we are experiencing an especially torrential downpour or excessively cold temperatures, we will all be enjoying the outdoors at recess and lunchtime.