Traffic

Traffic Flow Guide, Pick Up / Drop Off Times and Loop Rules

Elementary - Morning Drop Off Times

Students in the K-5th grade Elementary building can be dropped off as early as 7:55am and will enter the building at 8:08 am. School starts at 8:10 am.

Secondary - Morning Drop Off Times

Students in our 6th-12th grade Secondary building may be dropped off at 7:35am. School starts at 8:00am.

Elementary - Afternoon Pick Up

Pickup time: Kindergarten 3:05pm; 1st-5th 3:15pm

Elementary students will exit the building with their teacher to designated areas in front of the Elementary Building and await parent arrival. Please proceed through the loop to your student's designated line spot. Students are not to cross into the continuous drive lane to get into a vehicle. You may also park in the designated lot and cross the crosswalk to retrieve your student in person from their teacher.

Secondary - Afternoon Pick Up

Pickup times: Middle School 3:25pm and High School 3:25pm

Please arrive AFTER 3:15pm to allow for Elementary parents to exit the loop. DO NOT arrive before 3:15. Students in grades 6-12 will exit the building and await parent arrival. Please have a plan in place with your middle or high schooler for pickup. Remember, there is NO student pick up after school in the North Lot.

Eddie the Eagle’s Traffic Rules Do's and Don'ts:
Eddie the Eagle mascot

Everyone

DO practice patience and kindness with one another (even on days when that is hard).

DO keep moving up.

DO use the crosswalks that have people at them ready to help you cross.

DO remember that staff members have your safety as their first priority.

DO listen to staff members when they ask you to keep pulling forward or to move your car.

DO watch for the signs directing traffic and which lane to be in.

DO slow down.

DON’T come too early for afternoon pickup. Coming early blocks our fire lane and is a safety hazard.

DON’T run over Mr. Adam, Ed, Alberto, Doug or Steven (or any of us in general) and definitely not the children!!! 🙂

DON’T park or stop in the crosswalks.

DON'T double park in the loop preventing others to pass you on the outside lane. Pull as close to the curb as possible (without getting on the curb).

DON’T use your cell phone while driving through any Stargate loop or parking lot.

Elementary

DO pull forward, pull forward, pull forward into the loop all the way. It is okay if your child is not dropped off right at the gate. Our staff will help get them to their lines or to the playground or in the front.

DO keep the car line moving.

DO ensure your student knows who is picking them up and knows what car they drive.

DO utilize both loops for drop off in the morning to help traffic move on 144th.

DO park in the parking lot if you want to walk your child in.

DO utilize the appropriate loops for afternoon pick up.

DON’T park in the loop and walk your child to the gate (this slows down traffic).

DON’T park in the loop and leave your vehicle.

DON’T park in the North Lot to walk your elementary student over. This lot is for Student drivers and Staff ONLY for parking.

DON’T park in the overflow lot after the 1st day- that will be reserved for construction or evening events.

If you see traffic backed up on 144th, you can use the main loop off of Washington and drop your child right off in front of Elementary. The main loop will get quicker and quicker each day!

Secondary

DO pull forward, pull forward, pull forward into the loop all the way. If there is a gap, keep moving please.

DO utilize the west side of the secondary to drop off students.

DO drop off in the drop off lane next to the sidewalk.

DO be respectful and courteous to the secondary students and staff arriving and leaving.

DON’T drop off in the driving lane or in the crosswalk.

DON’T park in the North Lot to walk your elementary student over. This lot is for Student drivers and Staff ONLY for parking.

DON’T park in the North Lot in the afternoon for pick up.

DON’T drop off or pick up any child on Washington. This is not safe.

DON’T park on 146th and drop your child off. This causes a backup on 144th and the timing of our loop in the North parking becomes challenging.

North Lot - Staff and Students Parking Only- No Pickup Allowed

Parents are NOT allowed to park in the North parking lot.

The North lot is designated as a PERMIT-ONLY parking area for staff (shown in yellow) and students (shown in light blue). Students pay $50 annually for a guaranteed, safe spot to park their cars and go to school. Check out our Student Parking Permit guidelines for more about how to purchase permits, as well as expectations for drivers.

There is NO student pick up after school in the North lot. Instead, please follow guidance outlined below for picking up students in the loop and for parking in designated parent parking areas.

Staff also parks in the south lots in front of the Elementary and Secondary school buildings.

Carpool / Transportation Options

Stargate does not provide transportation to or from the school.

Families are encouraged to carpool. To help facilitate ride sharing, Stargate is listed with Way to Go School Pool. Way to Go is a regional partnership between the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) and a group of Transportation Management Associations (TMAs). For the secure link set up for Stargate families, email [email protected].

Reminders

Safety is the #1 priority. Please be patient during drop off and pick up of our students. Please stay off your cell phone until you have safely exited Stargate property. We ask that you make our students' safety a priority and take the extra time to get them to class safe and sound. It takes all of us working together and following the rules.

Direct all questions to [email protected]