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Hours of Operation

SCHOOL HOURS

The Joseph A. Gomez Elementary school operates on Monday through Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please adhere to scheduled holidays. Students should NOT BE DROPPED OFF BEFORE 7:00 a.m. as there will be no supervision prior to that time. Parents are reminded that instructional time is interrupted when students arrive late to school or picked up early.

  • Breakfast is served from 7:15 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. However, students desiring to have breakfast are expected to be on campus during the time breakfast is served.
  • Morning Assembly begins at 8:00 a.m. Instruction begins at 8:15 a.m.
  • First Lunch:      11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. 
  • Second Lunch: 12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

The Morning Process

Students are to report to the designated wait areas and be seated quietly with their class until they are escorted to their classroom.

Students are considered late if they arrive after 8:00 a.m. and their teacher has already escorted the class to the classroom. A pass should then be obtained from the main office.

this is an image of school children getting ready for class

Designated Wait Areas

  • (Pre K)  The benches in front the school by the flagpole.
  • (K) The benches in the OB Hallway
  • (Grade 1) The benches West of Main Office
  • (Grade 2) The benches in front of the Main Office
  • (Grade 3-4) The Cafeteria
  • (Grade 5) The Courtyard 
Keep walking areas clear at all times.