Below is a guide to help your family understand the traffic patterns and procedures while in Phase 1 of construction. To help reduce congestion and enhance safety, we strongly encourage students to ride the school bus whenever possible. Fox Hill Map

Buses (Yellow Route):
Arrival: 7:55-8:10 am
Dismissal: 2:15-2:30 pm

Students will be dropped off and picked up at the main entrance.
Buses will exit and loop around Staff Parking Lot C, then merge into the right lane of the parent/guardian loop to exit

Parent/Guardian Vehicles (Blue Route):
Arrival: 7:55-8:10 am
Dismissal: 2:15-2:30 pm

Drop-off and pick-up is located at the recess/playground doors.
Vehicles will follow the blue loop around the building toward the two chain locations near the playground.
When in the “Cone Zone”, students must exit from the driver's side only.

IMPORTANT SAFETY ALERT:

Students may NOT exit the vehicle on the passenger side - * This is a two-lane roadway
Only buses and school vans may use the right lane as a travel lane
Parent/Guardian Vehicles must merge to the right lane to exit after dropping off.

School Vans (Pink Route):
Arrival: 7:50-8:00 am
Dismissal: 1:55-2:05 pm

Morning drop-off will take place in Lot E.
Vans will follow the same loop as parent/guardian vehicles after drop-off.
At the rear of the building, vans will use the second lane to merge into the yellow bus route (travel lane).
At dismissal, vans will line up in the bus drop-off area, then follow the loop around Lot C and exit.

Staff (Red Route):

Staff will use the center lane in front of the building (staff only).
Parking is located in Lot C, with two-way traffic patterns in place within the lot. Please note that the loop is one-way.

★ Critical Intersection (Key Safety Zone)
The most important area for all drivers is the northeast corner of the property (marked by the ★ red star), where all routes intersect.

Follow all directional arrows, road markings, and posted signs when entering and exiting.
Staff will be on duty to assist with traffic flow and safety.

🅿️ Parking Information

Lot B: Accessible and limited visitor parking (near main entrance)
Lots C, D, and E: Staff parking only
No Parking in the Bus Lane during arrival and dismissal: (7:45-8:15 am AND 1:45-2:30 pm)

Where do I park when… Please use Lot B (8:15 am - 1:45 pm) for:

Late arrivals or early dismissals
Dropping off items in the main office
Meetings with teachers
Volunteering

Parking for events and extended volunteer time (ie - field trip chaperones) will be shared with each event, as plans may vary due to construction.

🚌 School Bus Safety (Required by Law)

All vehicles must stop when a bus has flashing red lights and the stop-arm is extended.
This applies to all traffic lanes on the property.
Do not proceed until the lights stop flashing and the stop-arm is fully retracted.

🛝Playground Safety

Two chains are installed near the playground and hardtop areas.
These help keep students safely away from traffic zones.
Please use extra caution near all play areas.

🚸 Walkers & Bike Riders

Crossing guards are on duty during arrival and dismissal at Fox Hill & Westwood and Fox Hill & Vincent.
Bike racks are located in front of the school. Students should bring a lock to secure their bikes.
Students will enter and exit through the Main Entrance.
No parking is available for walker pick-up. If you are picking up your child by car, please follow the blue Parent/Guardian vehicle route.

Before & After School Program

Before School Program
Drop Off: 7:05-7:45 am

Parents should drive past the front of the building and continue around the staff parking area to the recess/playground doors.
A staff member will be there each morning to greet students.
Weather permitting, staff will be stationed at the playground fence. Children may be dropped off directly with the staff member at the fence.
Please remember that all children must be dropped off no later than 7:45 am.

After School Program:

Before 3:00 pm: Since buses may still be loading students, parents should park in Visitor Lot B and walk to the front entrance.
After 3:00 pm: Parents may pull up in front of the school for pick up.
At the front entrance, please call 781-879-2846 to speak with an after-school staff member, who will assist with picking up your child.
When leaving the school, continue around the staff parking area and follow the posted road signs.

Please do not make a U-turn in the front of the school building

Attendance & Transportation Procedures