CHILDREN SHOULD NEVER ARRIVE AT SCHOOL BEFORE 8:15 AM.  When students arrive, they should drop off their lunches and backpacks in the designated area on the blacktop, then proceed directly to the playground area. Breakfast is served from 8:15 - 8:45 am.

FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES WHEN DROPPING OFF YOUR CHILD(REN):

Upon entering the driveways continue moving forward in the designated lanes. Students may exit and enter the vehicle when the vehicle has come to a complete stop within the loading and unloading zones. Do not use the church parking lot in the morning or in the afternoon for drop off or pick up. Please do not leave your car parked in the pick-up lane.

FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES WHEN PICKING UP YOUR CHILD(REN):

The Twin Oaks Elementary School regular daily schedule ends at 3:10 PM on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Unless your child is enrolled in an after school program, he/she must be picked up by 3:25. Because Wednesdays are early release days, students must be picked up by 2:25 PM. 

Students who have not been picked up by this time will be brought into the office. A parent or person listed on the emergency card must come into the office and sign out any child remaining at school after 3:45 PM. The school office closes at 4:00 PM. If a student has not been picked up by the time the office staff leaves, the San Diego County Sheriff's office will hold the child at the Sheriff's station located at 182 Santar Place, San Marcos. Their phone number is 760-510-5200.

On a regular basis, we have over 200 cars picking up students each day. Even with the best system, there will be some waiting. Please be patient and understand that we are working to make the process as safe and efficient as possible. Carpooling is strongly encouraged.

If you would like to get out of your car and meet your child(ren), you must arrive early enough to find a parking spot. You may park in the front or back parking lots or at the agricultural farm adjacent to the school on Cassou Rd. Do not park in the parent pick-up or drop-off lane, or in areas that will prevent the buses from getting in or out. Do not park and leave your car, or double park in the traffic lane.

Your child will be sent home directly after school. If changes in the normal routine are requested, a written note from the parent is necessary. There is no provision for children to play on campus after class dismissal. Students are expected to go directly home after class dismissal.