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Al-Hadi School
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5150 Gage Avenue, Bell, CA 90201
(323) 771-9135   |   info@alhadischool.org
Parent services / Student attendance

Early Dismissal

Request an early student pickup, review the school's checkout policy, and prepare a form to print and sign. The school office must confirm release arrangements.

Fill Out Request Online⬇ Download Blank Form (PDF)
Important: contact the school office firstNotify the office as early as possible, preferably before the school day begins. A prepared or printed form does not notify the school or approve a pickup. For unexpected illness or emergencies, call (323) 771-9135 directly. The authorized adult must check in at the office, present identification if requested, and sign the student out.
Parent / guardian request

Early Pickup Request

Fill in the fields below, then choose Print Filled Request. Print and sign the request; office confirmation is still required.

Student & Pickup Details

Reason for Early Pickup

Check one or more reasons

A diagnosis or unnecessary medical details are not required.

Authorized Pickup Adult

Documentation
Parent / guardian signature and date
Signature lines will appear on your printed request. Please sign after printing.

Parent / Guardian Acknowledgment

I acknowledge receipt of Al Hadi School’s Early Student Pickup Policy. I understand the regular dismissal times, office checkout procedure, expectation to provide accurate information, and documentation and follow-up process. This acknowledgment confirms receipt and does not waive any rights under applicable law or the enrollment agreement.

The printed acknowledgment includes a separate handwritten signature line.

Office Use Only

Reserved for authorized Al-Hadi School staff: Approved / Pending / Not approved; staff initials; adult ID checked; student sign-out time; documentation received / follow-up date. These fields are on the printable form and are not parent-entry fields.

Download Blank Form (PDF)Not submitted online • Sign on paper • Contact the office
School-approved procedures

Early Student Pickup Policy

Regular Dismissal Times

Monday–Thursday: 2:20 p.m.
Friday: 1:00 p.m.

Plan routine appointments and personal errands outside school hours whenever possible.

Pickup Process

  • Notify the school office as early as possible.
  • Provide student, grade, date/time, reason, adult, and contact phone.
  • Wait for office confirmation.
  • Pickup adult checks in, shows ID if requested, and signs out.

Appointment Documentation

For medical or dental appointments, written confirmation is due by the next school day. A provider note, appointment confirmation, visit summary, or parent statement may be accepted. Only date and approximate time are needed, not a diagnosis.

Exceptions & Attendance

Urgent needs are prioritized. Routine errands and recreation are generally not approved early-dismissal reasons. An unapproved release may be recorded as an unexcused early departure. Discuss individualized arrangements with the principal.

Read more about office procedures and parent responsibilities

Families must keep authorized-pickup information current. Staff verify the pickup adult against school records and applicable custody or release restrictions. Students are called to the office after the adult checks in. The school documents unapproved departures and follows up on repeated or misleading requests as described in the full policy. A student will not automatically be punished for a parent's conduct. The policy does not prevent a parent or legal guardian from picking up their child.

Download Full School Policy (PDF)

Policy effective August 24, 2026 • Approved by Al Hadi Board members. Please read the complete original policy for all details.

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