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York Prep Family,

It's almost time to begin the 2022-23 school year! Check out the following videos and information for drop-off, pick-up, and student parking for the 2022-23. We can't wait to welcome our Patriots on campus!
Elementary Building: Kindergarten-4th Grade

Drop-Off Policies and Procedures:
  • Families will enter the campus off of Golden Gate Court and should not arrive until 20 minutes prior to drop-off as Golden Gate Court is a public road. Morning drop-off at the Elementary building is from 7:30-7:55 am.
  • Drop-Off Note: Parents with a Middle School and Elementary student may drop off both students at the Middle School building starting at 7:45 am.
  • Families will turn LEFT onto the road between the soccer and baseball field. This road will transition to two lanes (please see video). Families will continue straight in two lanes and circle behind the Elementary building.
  • All cars must drop off in the car line. There will be no drop-off in the front parking lot unless you are dropping off large items or you have a scheduled appointment with a staff member. When dropping off, there is to be no cell phone usage.
  • Students are to stay in their vehicles until the staff exit the gym to begin drop-off. Cars should be placed in park and parents should remain in their cars at all times. Move your vehicle only at staff direction.
  • After drop-off is complete, families will turn right onto Lamp Post Lane, turn right on Golden Gate Court, and exit onto Eastview Road.

Pick-Up Policies and Procedures:
  • Families will enter the campus off of Golden Gate Court and should not arrive until 20 minutes prior to pick-up as Golden Gate Court is a public road. Dismissal at the Elementary building is from 2:35-3:05 pm (M-TH) and 1:00-1:30 (Fridays only). Please do not begin to line up until 2:15 pm (M-TH) and 12:40 pm (Fridays). Parents who arrive after pick-up has ended will have to come into the building to pick up children.
  • Families will turn LEFT onto the road between the soccer and baseball field. This road will transition to two lanes (please see video). Families will continue straight using the new road and circle behind the Elementary building.
  • Families will display their pick-up car tag to the staff member with their child's name. These tags will be received at Back to School Night on August 9th from your teacher. All cars must have proper car tags to pick up a child. If a car tag is missing, the driver will have to circle the building to park and come into the Elementary office to show proof of identification. Names on the car tag should be written in large bold letters in order for the staff to easily read. Car tags should be placed on the dash or hung from the rearview mirror. Car tags should be displayed until all students are loaded in the vehicle.
  • When picking up, there is to be no cell phone usage. Cars should be placed in park and parents should remain in their cars at all times. Move your vehicle only at staff direction. Staff will release students to load into cars once it is safe to do so.
  • After pick-up is complete, families will turn right onto Lamp Post Lane, turn right on Golden Gate Court, and exit onto Eastview Road.
Student Union Building: 5th Grade

Drop-Off Policies and Procedures:
  • Families dropping off at the Student Union building will continue to enter off of Eastview Road using the High School entrance. Families should not arrive until 20 minutes prior to drop-off. Student Union Hours: Drop-off begins at 7:45am. Students arriving after 8:15am will be counted as tardy.
  • Families turn right going past the High School and then turn right at the sign towards the Student Union building
  • Families turn LEFT at the FIRST entrance of the horseshoe going around the Student Union horseshoe in the opposite direction. Families will stay in a single file line following the painted arrows.
  • All vehicles should come through the drop-off line. Students should NOT be dropped off in the parking lot. Please do not allow your student to exit the vehicle until a staff member directs them to do so.
  • Drop-off will be single file only. Please refrain from using cell phones while in car line. Students will be allowed to exit their vehicle when their vehicle is parked along the sidewalk in the dismissal zone.
  • After dropping off, families will exit the horseshoe turning left and then turn right at the stop sign going back towards Eastview Road.

Pick-up Policies and Procedures:
  • Families picking up at the Student Union building will continue to enter off of Eastview Road using the High School entrance. Families should not arrive until 20 minutes prior to pick-up. Pick-up will begin at 3:05pm Monday-Thursday and 1:20pm on Friday.
  • Families turn right going past the High School and then turn right at the sign towards the Student Union building
  • Families will now turn LEFT at the FIRST entrance of the horseshoe going around the Student Union horseshoe in the opposite direction. Families will stay in a single file line. New arrows are being painted to reflect the new direction.
  • Pick-up will be single file only. Vehicles will be required to have a car pick-up tag displayed on the dash or rearview mirror with student’s name and grade level. These tags will be received at Back to School Night on August 9th from your teacher.
  • Students will be directed to enter vehicles in the pick-up zone once all vehicles have come to a complete stop. Vehicles should follow all directions provided by school staff.
  • All students should be picked up by 3:30pm (Monday-Thursday) and 2:00pm (Friday) unless enrolled in Patriot’s Promise or participating in an extracurricular activity. 
  • After pick-up, families will exit the horseshoe turning left and then turn right at the stop sign going back towards Eastview Road.
Middle School Building: 6th-8th Grade

Drop-Off Policies and Procedures:
  • Families dropping off at the Middle School building will enter the High School entrance off of Eastview Road. Families should not arrive until 20 minutes prior to drop-off. All vehicles should come through the drop-off line. No student should be dropped off in a parking lot. Drop-off begins at 7:45am. Students arriving after 8:15am will be counted as tardy.
  • Families will turn right going past the High School. Families will continue straight forming two lanes using the newly constructed road. Families will circle behind the Middle School building in two lines for drop-off. Please do not allow your student to exit the vehicle until a staff member directs them to do so. Please refrain from using cell phones while in car line. Students will be allowed to exit their vehicle when their vehicle is parked along the sidewalk in the dismissal zone.
  • Drop-Off Note: Parents with a Middle School and Elementary student may drop off both students at the Middle School building starting at 7:45 am.
  • To exit, families turn right heading between the baseball and soccer field and then turn right on Golden Gate Court towards Eastview Road.

Pick-up Policies and Procedures:
  • Families picking up at the Middle School building will enter the High School entrance off of Eastview Road. Families should not arrive until 20 minutes prior to pickup. Pick-up will begin at 3:05pm (Monday-Thursday) and 1:20pm (Fridays). 
  • Families will turn right going past the High School. Families will continue straight forming two lanes using the newly constructed road.
  • Families will circle behind the Middle School building in two lines for pick-up.
  • Pick-Up Note: Families with a red car tag can get in the left lane and pick up their Middle School student first beginning at 3:05 pm. Staying straight going behind the Elementary building, they can then pick up their Elementary student. Red car tags can be picked up at the receptionist desk.
  • Staff will direct vehicles to move forward once dismissal begins. Please do not block any parking lot entrances/exits or crosswalks.
  • Vehicles will be required to have a car pick-up tag displayed on the dash or rearview mirror with student’s name and grade level. These tags will be received at Back to School Night on August 9th from your homeroom teacher.
  • Please refrain from using cell phones while in car line. Students will be directed to enter vehicles in the pick-up zone once all vehicles have come to a complete stop. Vehicles should follow all directions provided by school staff.
  • All students should be picked up 3:30pm (Monday-Thursday) and 2:00pm (Fridays) unless enrolled in Patriot’s Promise or participating in an extracurricular activity. 
  • To exit, families turn right as previously heading between the baseball and soccer field and then turn right on Golden Gate Court towards Eastview Road.
High School Building: 9th-12th Grade

Drop-Off Policies and Procedures:
  • Families dropping off at the High School building will enter the High School entrance. Families should not arrive until 20 minutes prior to drop-off. Morning drop-off is from 7:45-8:12 am. Students arriving after 8:15am will be counted as tardy.
  • Families will continue straight going around the figure eight staying in a single lane. Please refrain from using cell phones while in car line.
  • Families will exit the figure eight and exit out the high school exit onto Eastview Road.

Pick-up Policies and Procedures:
  • Families picking up at the High School building will enter the High School entrance. Families should not arrive until 20 minutes prior to pickup. Pick-up is 3:07-3:30 (M-TH) and from 1:32-2:00 pm on Fridays.
  • Families will continue straight going around the figure eight staying in a single lane. Please refrain from using cell phones while in car line.
  • Pick-up will be single file only. Vehicles will be required to have a car pick-up tag displayed on the dash or rearview mirror with student’s name. These tags will be received at Back to School Night on August 9th from the front desk receptionist.
  • All students should be picked up 3:30pm (Monday-Thursday) and 2:00pm (Fridays) unless enrolled in Patriot’s Promise or participating in an extracurricular activity. Student may not remain unaccompanied on campus.
  • Families will exit the figure eight and exit out the high school exit onto Eastview Road.

Student Parking
  • High School students with a parking permit will park in front and behind the High School building. The parking lots are marked with signs.
  • Faculty and Staff park in the parking lot between the Student Union and High School. The parking lot are marked with a sign.
  • Students are required to have a parking permit. Forms and documentation may be emailed or turned in at the High School to Ms. Estes at the front desk. Fees may be paid online at FEE PAY or in person at the Finance Office at the Student Union during business hours. On 8/26/22, students parking at the High School without a parking pass may be subject to a parking violation. Please contact julie.estes@yorkprepsc.org with questions. 2022-23 Student Parking Information
York Preparatory Academy
1047 Golden Gate Court, Rock Hill, SC 29732