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Things to Know for the School Year

  • Designated Pick-Up and Drop-Off Gates: Please use the gate assigned to you based on your last name. Families with last names starting with the letter A - M should use the Brown entrance. Families with last names starting with letters N - Z should use the Patterson entrance. Kinder and TK families should use the Kansas gate.
  • Late Arrivals: Please make sure your student arrives between the hours of 8:15am to 8:30am. Students arriving later than 8:30am are considered tardy and students that are more than 30 minutes late three or more times are considered truant.
  • Absences: Please try to minimize absences by scheduling appointments outside of school hours. To report and excuse an absence please call (510) 879-2131 or email our Attendance Specialist at jessica.obeid@ousd.org
  • Early Pick Up: If you need to pick up a student please call the school in advance at 510-879-2131. Please do not request to pick up a student during the last 15 minutes before dismissal.
  • Home-School Compact, Family Engagement Policy, and Laurel School Rules: Please take a few minutes to review these important documents and feel free to share any feedback you may have with Mr. Stangl.

COVID Guidelines & Information:

  • Currently, masks are highly recommended for all students and staff while indoors. Please note, masking guidance may change at any point during the school year, pending orders from the state or county public health department.