2111 S. J Street
Handbook
Dress Code
Students are able to perform at their highest level in a safe and secure environment. Students are expected to dress in a manner that enhances academic learning. Any disruptive clothing or appearance that adversely impacts the educational process is not permitted. Students shall be fully clothed in neat, clean and modest attire. Clothing must be free of tears and holes.
Pants, Shorts and Skirts
Must be worn at fingertip length or longer and neatly hemmed.
No sagging or wearing below the natural waist, oversized, fringed, with holes or cutoffs allowed.
Shirts
Oversized/baggy dresses, tank tops, halters, half shirts with an exposed midriff, and tops with
spaghetti straps are not allowed.
No offensive, explicit, anti-discrimination, gang affiliation by color, insignia or symbolism or
inappropriate words or pictures are allowed.
Shoes
Must be closed toe, flat and properly fastened.
Flip-flops, open toe, sandals, wheeled and slippers are not allowed.
General Appearance
Facial makeup is not allowed.
Bandanas, sunglasses, chains or large jewelry are not allowed.
If you have any questions regarding the student dress code, please contact the main office at 253-571-4900.
Pick Up & Drop Off Directions
Travis Elementary School – Arrival and Dismissal Guidelines
- Drop-offs & pick-ups are in the loading zone on J Street.
- Please help us maintain a safe arrival and dismissal process. We recognize that some of our systems may be an inconvenience, but the intent is to keep students, families and staff safe. We have worked closely with the Risk Management Office, The Tacoma Police Department and the City of Tacoma to develop the safest drop-off and pick-up system.
Morning Drop-Off
- Doors open and breakfast begins NO EARLIER than 8:30 a.m. If children arrive prior to this time, we cannot guarantee supervision due to morning staff meetings and commitments.
- We begin teaching promptly at 9:00. If your child arrives late, they miss valuable core instruction time. Please do all that you can to have them arrive on time. If, however, they are late, they need to check in the office for a late note.
Afternoon Dismissal
- Please avoid early pickups. Our teachers use every second for instruction. Early dismissals cause students to miss out on critical information: homework expectations, lesson review and expectations for the next day.
- All changes in busing / walking home must be submitted in writing 24 hours in advance to avoid error and the ensure student safety. Due to the safety of our students, NO CHANGES TO END OF DAY TRANSPORTATION PLANS AFTER 3:05 p.m.
- Please pick your student up promptly at 3:30 pm.
- Students remaining in the office at 4:00 p.m. will be referred to Tacoma Police Department & Child Protective Services.
