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Students riding their assigned bus home but getting off at a different stop

Students are allowed to get off their assigned bus at a different stop (providing that it is an existing stop) with parental permission.  A school-issued bus pass must be presented by the student any time they are riding a different bus or getting off at a stop other than the one to which they are assigned.  These passes are available at each school office.

Students riding a bus home that is not their assigned bus

Prior to October 1 every year:

No student will be allowed to ride a bus home other than their assigned bus.

After October 1 every year:

Students in grades 9-12 will be permitted to ride buses other than their assigned bus with parent permission (providing that the stop is an existing stop and there is available capacity).

Students in grade 6-8 will only be permitted to ride buses other than their assigned bus for the following reasons (providing that the stop is an existing stop and there is available capacity):

• Emergency situation (i.e. parent is stuck in traffic and unable to get child off the bus). Notice should be provided as soon as possible. 

• Temporary changes in childcare. The parent must provide written notice seven (7) days in advance. *

• Existing residential stops for "not for profit" organizational activities held after school. The parent must provide written notice seven (7) days in advance. *

• Team work on school projects. Requires parent note with teacher signature. 

 

Students in grade K-5 will only be permitted to ride buses other than their assigned bus for the following reasons (providing that the stop is an existing stop and there is available capacity):

Emergency situation (i.e. parent is stuck in traffic and unable to get child off the bus). Notice should be provided as soon as possible. 

• Temporary changes in childcare. The parent must provide written notice seven (7) days in advance. *

• Existing residential stops for "not for profit" organizational activities held after school. The parent must provide written notice seven (7) days in advance. *

 

*In addition, a confirming note must be sent in on the day the student will change routes.