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Frequently Asked Questions


What are the school hours? 
Office Hours:
  • During the school year: 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
  • During the summer: Monday through Thursday 7:30-4:30 PM; Office closed on Fridays through 
mid-August
  • School Day for all children: 9:00 AM-3:30 PM
  • Teachers are in the building from 8:15 AM-3:45 PM

What time should students arrive?

Students should arrive at school by 8:45 AM.  While school officially begins at 9 AM, students benefit from having time to unpack their belongings and plan for the day.  Students arriving between 8:15 AM and 8:45 AM are supervised in the cafeteria and the gym.  All students report to their classrooms at 8:45 AM.  

Can I drop my child off at school before 8:15 AM?

For your child's safety, please plan to have your child arrive at school between 8:15 AM and 8:45 AM. Supervision of children at GES begins at 8:15 AM.

What time is my child dismissed from school?

On a regular school day, Greenwich Elementary students being picked up by a family member are dismissed at 3:20 PM.
On a regular school day, Greenwich Elementary students taking a bus home are dismissed as their respective bus arrives beginning at 3:30 PM.

On a scheduled early dismissal day, Greenwich Elementary students being picked up by a family member are dismissed at 11:40 AM.
On a scheduled early dismissal day, Greenwich Elementary students taking a bus home are dismissed as their respective bus arrives beginning at 11:45 AM