Traffic Safety
Ensuring our students get to school safely is everyone’s responsibility. Please be mindful of crosswalks, parking rules and speed limits when you are near our schools, especially during the morning drop-off and afternoon dismissal times.
Traffic Safety Reminders from The City of Calgary
The City wants to remind and encourage anyone who is driving children to school to operate their vehicles safely and responsibly. Parents and guardians are reminded not to park where it’s prohibited during drop off and pick up times, such as blocking crosswalks, laneways and private driveways.
Pick up and drop off times can get quite busy. Give yourself extra time to navigate safely around schools, whether you are walking, wheeling, or driving. For those who drive, help alleviate congestion by parking a block or two away and walking in, wherever possible.
Talk to your kids about safe travel practices like using crosswalks with patrols, looking all ways before crossing the street and not jaywalking across the roadways as a shortcut.
Learn more by visiting Calgary.ca/BeSafe.
Designated School Pick Up and Drop Off Area
Parents are requested to use 26th Avenue to drop off and pick up students. Parents may also park and wait in the designated Students Parking. There will be no waiting or parking in the Fire Lanes, in front of the Main Entrance, Handicap Bus Zones or in Staff Parking. This will ensure smoother traffic flow, reduce congestion and improve pedestrian safety before and after school.
Parking Passes
There will be a limited number of parking passes available for students wishing to drive and park a vehicle on school grounds. A parking pass is required, and it must be current and visibly displayed on your rearview mirror or you will receive a parking ticket issued by the City of Calgary Parking Authority.
Parking passes are available from the business office. Please present current vehicle registration and insurance. Passes are $50 for the year or $25 per semester plus GST. Should students drive recklessly on school property, stunt or cruise around the parking lot, skip classes in their vehicles or bring individuals onto school property who are not students at Pearson, their parking pass will be revoked without refund, and they will no longer be allowed to park at the school for the balance of the school year. Absolutely no loitering, being late or cutting classes in the Student Parking Lot.