Campus Information

We share our campus with two other schools (San Carlos Charter and Mariposa Upper Elementary), so we have almost 1,000 students dropped off each day. In order to live as a community of three schools, we have some expectations. Please read the expectations below and review the map provided.

NEW THIS YEAR: TL students may only be picked up at the TL carline after school. If you are also picking up Mariposa siblings, you will need to drive up to the Mariposa carline at dismissal time to pick up both the TL and MPA student(s). The Mariposa curbline is at the TOP of the hill across from the Charter buildings. Please pull around through the circle and up to the curb. Please do not park and leave your car in the circle for any reason! Pull up to the curb as far forward as possible and have students exit the car. Note that idling and parking are not allowed in the carline.

If you are coming by Car: Please do not park and leave your car in the circle for any reason! Pull up to the curb as far forward as possible and have students exit the car. Note that idling and parking are not allowed in the carline. Once you arrive, students must exit the vehicle and walk in. They will walk directly to the quad where supervision will begin at 8:20. First period begins promptly at 8:38.

Please be courteous of others and obey all traffic signs. Do not park and leave your car in any of the drop off areas; these are for loading and unloading only.
Allow yourself plenty of time to get to school.
Whenever possible have your kids take the bus, or park a few blocks away and walk to campus. This will alleviate traffic for all of our families who must drive onto our school.
If you park in the neighborhood, be courteous and do not block driveways. Please DO NOT drop your child off at school prior to 8:10 in the morning. All campus entrances will be locked until 8:10, and students will not be allowed to enter until 8:10 when supervision begins. In addition, San Carlos Charter Learning Center (SCCLC) begins at 8:10, there will be lots of traffic coming in and out if you arrive prior to 8:10.
DO NOT line up to pick up your child earlier than 2:55. This causes a backup that will not help all who are trying to pick up their kids.

If you are coming by Bus: The SamTrans bus is a great option for our TL students who are able to manage their own behavior without adults present. Once they arrive at the Dartmouth Ave bus stop, students will walk on the sidewalk to the school. There is no supervision in the quad until 8:20. Click here for SamTrans bus schedules - Route 61.

Youth Unlimited Free Bus Passes: In partnership with the San Mateo County Office of Education, SamTrans provides free bus fares for Socioeconomically Disadvantaged (SED) students, as defined by the California Department of Education. SED students include students that are eligible for the Free and Reduced-Price Meal program, students experiencing homelessness, foster-youth, migrant students, and students whose parents did not graduate high school. Students can use these passes on all SamTrans routes. Questions or Concerns for SamTrans: Email SamTrans at [email protected] or call 1-800-660-4287.If you are walking or rolling: When coming onto campus, students will get off their bikes or skateboards when they cross the crosswalk to campus. Students will drop their bicycles off in the bike drop off area on the corner of the Tierra Linda Campus.

Tinsley Voluntary Transfer Program Bus Schedules & Resources

Click here for the Upper Grade and Middle School Bus Routes for Tinsley Program students.