School Arrival & Departure

Students should not arrive on the grounds before 8:05 am. Our school doors do not open to students until 8:05. Students will enter through the lunchroom doors or front doors.

We have two student drop-off and pick-up areas. One is located in the front of the building off of Klemgard (following the loop around the flagpole). The second is in the back of the building off of Carolstar (another pick up loop).

When picking up or dropping off, please follow these safety guidelines…

• Do not double park or stop in the left lane of either pick up loop.
• Find a spot that is empty and fully park on the right side of the loop.
• Drive very slowly and cautiously. Our pick-up areas are very congested with students.
• If you need to enter the building, please move your car to a safe area and park. NEVER leave smaller children or students unoccupied in your vehicle. We will contact the Pullman police department if we see any unsupervised small children left in unoccupied vehicles.

Many of our students walk home within the immediate Pioneer Hill neighborhood. All students must abide by general safety rules when walking home. Crossing guards are provided on several busy corners around Franklin School (contact main school for specific corner information). We ask all Franklin students, parents, and Lincoln Middle School students to respect our safety patrol members and follow their directions when walking home.

Franklin has two bike racks for parking student bicycles. We recommend a bike lock for securing your bicycle (one that is easy for a child to operate).

We have several safety policies for bike riders.

• Bike riders must always wear a helmet.
• Always obey general traffic and safety rules.
• Listen to staff and safety patrol members and follow directions.
• Walk your bike on school grounds and sidewalks where pedestrians are present.

These rules were prepared by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction with the advice of the Chief of the Washington State Patrol and Director of Highways for the State of Washington.

When on the bus, please follow these safety guidelines…

• Students need to follow instructions and directions of the driver. They are in charge of the bus and the student riders.
• General classroom conduct and behavior must be observed.
• Students need to assist the driver in keeping the bus clean by not littering.
• No student shall at any time throw anything out of the bus windows or extend their head, hands, or arms out of the windows (regardless if the bus is traveling or standing still).
• Students need to remain seated while the bus is in motion. They are not to get up for a stop before the bus has securely reached a full stop.
• Students need to exit the bus in an orderly manner.
• Students must ONLY cross the street/ highway in the front of the school bus.
• No horseplay at the stop or in the roadway while waiting for a bus.
• Students that walk an extended distance on a highway must walk on the left-hand side facing on-coming traffic.
• Students must see that they have nothing in their possession that may cause injury to another (such as sticks, any type of firearms, straps, pins extending from their clothes, etc.).
• Each student must see that their books and personal belongings are kept out of the aisles.

If you have any questions about school bus transportation, please contact the Pullman transportation department at (509) 334-3911.

Serious and/or repeated offenses may lead to a student plan being put into place to address the behavior and/or loss of bus riding privileges.

The staff and parents of Franklin want your child to feel safe and secure at our school. Please consult the Pullman School District Rights and Responsibility Policy #3200 for additional information. You will find a copy of the policy on the Pullman School District website, elementary handbook, or you may request a copy from the office. We sincerely appreciate your support and assistance as we work to build a community of responsible citizens who can learn, work, and play with others throughout their lives!

After school, students need to leave for home. Supervision ends at 3:00 pm.

In accordance with state law, students who wish to use the playground after school for free play need to report home before returning to the school grounds, no sooner than 3:20 pm