Student safety is American Academy’s top priority.
In the event of a Lockout, unsafe temperatures, severe weather (such as lightning or extreme precipitation), network system failure, or other conditions that make regular dismissal unsafe or impractical, the school may implement an alternate dismissal procedure for K–8 students.
Please note that alternate dismissal procedures do not apply to KindiePrep. KindiePrep students must always be picked up in person, regardless of conditions.
In the event that an alternate procedure is activated, we will communicate with families using:
Our emergency communications system (email, text, and phone)
The American Academy website
Official social media channels
Alternate dismissal procedures are, by nature, less efficient and more challenging than our regular carpool process. These situations can be stressful for staff, students, and parents alike.
However, in an emergency, safety takes precedence over convenience and speed. We kindly ask for your patience, understanding, and cooperation. Please follow all staff instructions carefully—our teams will work diligently to move students safely and efficiently, even under non-ideal conditions.
Parents are encouraged to review each of the alternate dismissal procedures (see the menu) to become familiar with what to expect should one be activated.