In an effort to streamline traffic exiting from our school parking
lot, a right turn only sign has been posted at the parking lot exit and
cars that travel through our parking lot to drop students off on the
curb may only turn right on Duncaster St.
Blue arrows indicate parking lot flow of traffic in our parking lot and
exit directions. Green areas indicate Passenger Loading Zones.
Pedestrian / Driver Interaction
As they walk to school, our students can be so focused on friends,
phones and conversations that they are unaware of moving vehicles and
may enter into moving traffic unexpectedly. Our drivers, inundated with
information at busy intersections or following crossing guard
directions, may not see students in unexpected locations. When these two
groups meet in the morning, it is important to follow the traffic laws
and school procedures that guide our drop-off and pick-up routines to
ensure the safety of our children.
We regularly receive phone calls from parents concerned about the
traffic surrounding Day Creek Intermediate and as a school we have put
several procedures in place to address traffic in and around Day Creek
Intermediate School.
Coyote Dr. Drop-off:
Day Creek Drop-off:
Duncaster Traffic:
Walking path for students:
What Day Creek is doing to help with traffic:
We control the traffic flow on school grounds. We have a procedure
for driving on the school campus and dropping off students at the curb
that allows for a safe and smooth entrance and exit. We limit the
direction parents can exit the driveway to keep traffic flowing smoothly
and help students safely cross the school driveway. Previously, cars
could make a left or right turn which was confusing to students and
proctors since an exiting driver’s ability to enter traffic was open at
different times.
We encourage parents to use the passenger loading zones on the east
and west side of Day Creek Blvd. and the passenger loading zone along
the south side of Coyote Dr. These are excellent locations for student
drop-off and pick-up if you choose to avoid the school parking lot. We
do not recommend the use of Duncaster Dr. for drop-off or pick-up with
its limited curbside access, uncontrolled crosswalks, and large volume
of traffic.
We do not control the traffic on city streets surrounding Day Creek.
We have been asked to stop parents from making illegal u-turns on Day
Creek Blvd., speeding down Stoneview Dr., and running stop signs. While
we would like it if all parents would follow the traffic laws on city
streets surrounding Day Creek, we have no way of enforcing traffic laws.
The SB Sheriff's Dept. visits our intersections on a regular basis to
reinforce the laws of the road.
We requested an additional crossing guard for the Duncaster Dr. and
Coyote Dr. intersection, but the volume of student and vehicle traffic
did not meet the city's criteria for staffing. Crossing guards are city
contracted employees, not school employees.
What you can do as a parent and driver:
Follow the laws guiding traffic around schools. Be extra vigilant
with children who may do unexpected things. It is never safe to let
students out of the car in the middle of Day Creek Blvd. or ask them to
cross the street outside of the crosswalk (jaywalk). Please reinforce
safe pedestrian routines with your children.
Understand that everyone dropping off or picking up students has the
responsibility to know and follow all procedures. Always observe signs
and instructions from school staff when entering and exiting the school
parking lot. Most importantly, please drive slowly, be alert and watch
for pedestrians.
Be safe, be courteous, and be patient.