Drop off and Pick up Procedures Please do not drop students off before 7:45 AM unless students are enrolled in Before School Care. Please make arrangements for all Pre-K, K, and 1st grade students to be picked up by 1:50 PM. All other students must be picked up by 3:05 PM. except on Wednesdays, when ALL students are dismissed at 1:50 PM. Before and After School Care Whispering Pines Before and After School Care Program offers care and supervision for those students needing to stay longer than the regular school day. After School Activities Students at Whispering Pines Elementary are offered various after school activities. In the event of a cancellation, students and parents will be notified ahead of time in order for transportation to be arranged. In case of an emergency cancellation, students will be allowed to call parents in order for parents to arrange transportation. Parent Portal Dade Schools website provides parent resources and information along with access to your childÕs. Emergency Contact Information In some situations, the school must be able to get in contact with a childÕs parent or guardian during the school day. The school must have a current telephone number on file for each student. Your cooperation in providing up-to-date information is greatly appreciated. School Uniform Policy School uniforms are mandatory at Whispering Pines Elementary School. When Students wear uniforms it helps school security keep unauthorized students off campus and promotes a sense of community and pride among the student body. School Counselor Counseling is included in every studentÕs curricula at the elementary level. The counseling team is comprised of the following: the school counselor, administrators, student service personnel, teachers, graduate students from university counseling programs and students with ther Parent Academy Parent Academy The Parent Academy of Miami-Dade County Public Schools is a year-round initiative designed to help parents become full partners in their childrenÕs education.