The safety of our students, families, and staff is our top priority. Please help us maintain a safe and efficient drop-off and pick-up process by following these guidelines:

• Drive slowly and remain alert at all times.
• Parents should not enter the school parking lot during student drop-off and pick-up times.
• Do not double park or stop in red zones.
• Follow all posted traffic signs and directions from school staff.

Please be aware that the Culver City Police Department monitors traffic in the area and may issue citations for traffic violations.

Thank you for helping us keep our school community safe.

Student Drop-Off Locations

Students may be dropped off at either of the following locations:

• Main Entrance: Elenda Street
• Bridge Entrance: Ocean Avenue (The City may close the bridge during periods of heavy rain for safety reasons.)

Arriving at School

Students should enter campus through the Front Gate or Bridge Gate only. Students may not enter or exit through the MOT gate or the Culver City High School student parking lot.

Upon arrival, students should report directly to Panther Plaza. Students should not loiter outside the campus before school.

Arriving to Class on Time

• The first bell rings at 8:10 a.m.
• The tardy bell rings at 8:15 a.m.
• Students must be on campus by 8:10 a.m. to allow enough time to reach class.
• By 8:15 a.m., students must be in their classroom, seated, or on their assigned PE numbers.
• Students arriving after 8:15 a.m. must check in through the Front Office to receive a tardy slip before reporting to class.

Dismissal

At the end of the school day, students are expected to leave campus promptly unless they are participating in a school-sponsored activity approved by the Culver City Middle School administration.

Bicycles, Skateboards, and Scooters

We encourage students to bike, skateboard, or scooter to school.

• All bicycles, skateboards, and scooters must be locked in the bike rack using a personal lock.
• Students are responsible for securing their own property. The school is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items.
• All bicycles, skateboards, and scooters must be walked while on campus and in the parking lot.
• Riding bicycles, skateboards, or scooters on campus or in the parking lot is prohibited.
• California law requires all riders under 18 years of age to wear a helmet.

Leaving Campus

Culver City Middle School is a closed campus. Students may not leave campus during the school day without parent/guardian permission.

Students who need to leave school for a prearranged appointment must:

• Be signed out through the Front Office by an authorized adult.
• Present a valid photo ID when signing a student out.

Students who leave campus without permission from the Health Office or Front Office will be considered truant.