Mr. Gaston Arellano, Director of Campus Operations, has some strong opinions regarding pick up and drop off at ILS.

“The lines are meant to ensure safety,” he began.

This year has seen an increase in traffic on school grounds because there is construction going on at the track for the new athletic facilities.

As such, there is no way of having a second drop-off or pick-up line. As a result, both lines were condensed into one big line.

To cut down on the long wait times, Mr. Arellano has some helpful advice.

1. To avoid long lines in the morning, arrive early such as between 6:30 and 7 am.
2. If you are learning how to drive and your parent picks you up and then switches places with you so you and not your parent drive out, it becomes a time-consuming endeavor. The best way to help traffic flow is to eliminate this practice altogether.
3. Know when your parents are about to arrive and be ready for them.
4. Don’t make your parents wait for you.

“Overall dismissal lasts for about 20 minutes,” he explained.

Will there ever be pick-up and drop off at the track again? Unfortunately, not. Since there is now ongoing construction blocking the exit of the track, there is no possible way of being able to pick up and drop off there.

Because of the construction for the “building on the legacy” project the pick up and drop off has been changed and moved around this year.