The dismissal app landscape is evolving, and Schoolhouse Driveline continues to lead the way in providing schools with smarter, more efficient solutions. Now, with the introduction of Driveline Family, schools can offer an enhanced dismissal experience for parents while maintaining full control over student pickup, absences, and overall school safety.
A Smarter, More Efficient Dismissal Experience
Managing student pickup can be time-consuming, but Driveline Family simplifies the process with powerful tools that improve efficiency. Designed as an optional add-on to the Schoolhouse Driveline dismissal app, this feature allows parents to take control of their child’s pickup experience—without adding extra work for school staff.
With Driveline Family, parents can:
- Report absences instantly – If enabled by the school, parents can simply swipe left in the dismissal app to mark their child as absent. Schools receive an automated report at a pre-set time, reducing phone calls and administrative tasks.
- Confirm arrival for pickup – If enabled by the school, parents can tap the “I’m here” button upon arrival, and their students will be dismissed to their location. However, schools can choose not to enable this feature; in that case, parents can only update pickup details through the Driveline Family application while traditional methods—such as placards in the vehicle window and Driveline Dispatch—remain in use, giving schools full control over when and how students are released.
- Schedule weekly carpooling – Parents can pre-plan carpool arrangements within the dismissal app, reducing last-minute changes and ensuring a more predictable school pickup process.
- Reduce miscommunication – Parents can update pickup details in real time, ensuring the right person is always authorized to pick up the child.
- Minimize front office congestion – Fewer calls and walk-ins mean a more organized dismissal, reducing stress on school staff and ensuring smoother day-to-day operations.
Universal Accessibility—Designed for All Families
Unlike other dismissal apps that require every parent to have a smartphone, Driveline Family is designed with flexibility in mind to accommodate all types of families.
- Traditional placards remain a key option – Many schools prefer placards because they allow staff to control exactly when students are released from the classroom.
- Parents without smartphones can still use Driveline – While Driveline Family enhances the experience for app users, those without smartphones can still participate in the pickup process by using traditional methods or calling the school to request changes.
- Schools choose their level of implementation – Schools can customize their dismissal process, choosing a combination of digital check-ins, placards, or fully app-based experiences based on their unique needs.
Complete School Control—No Surprises
Why Schools Add Schoolhouse Driveline Family to Schoolhouse Driveline
Driveline Family isn’t just another dismissal app—it’s an optional add on feature designed to integrate seamlessly with the Schoolhouse Driveline system. By offering unmatched customization, automation, and flexibility, it provides solutions that set us apart from other dismissal apps.
- Reduces staff workload – Parents can update their child’s dismissal plans through the app without calling the school.
- Customizable features – Schools can toggle features on or off based on their unique needs and preferences.
- Seamless integration with Schoolhouse Driveline – Supporting both digital and traditional pickup methods, ensuring universal accessibility for all families.
With Driveline Family, schools get the best of both worlds: the modern convenience of a dismissal app combined with the structured reliability of school-controlled pickup management.
If your school is ready to streamline the dismissal process and provide greater convenience for parents, Driveline Family is the perfect solution. This powerful dismissal app add-on is designed to make school pickup more organized, efficient, and hassle-free.
Stay tuned for more details on the official launch of Driveline Family!