Transportation

List of 15 items.

• What is the cost of bus transportation?

  For several years, we have been able to maintain the cost of $1400 for the full year, roundtrip, and $800 for the full year, one way.  Each year we review the costs although our goal is to keep it as low as possible. 

   

• Are all ages allowed to ride the bus?

  Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade may ride the bus. Two and three year olds are not permitted to ride the bus.

• Can I sign up for a different route or stop mornings and afternoons?

  Yes, your child can take one route or stop in the morning and another route or stop in the afternoon. Please indicate this on the enrollment form.

• Do I need to register for Extended Day even though my Lower or Middle School child is going to ride the bus?

  Yes, please register your child for drop-in Extended Day ($25 per year plus any per diem charges) so you can use the program when dismissal times differ from the other divisions.

• Is there a discount for siblings?

  Yes. The first student pays full price and additional siblings are charged 50% of the normal fee.

• What about Professional and Parent Conference Days?

  There will be no bus service on all-school Professional Days. There will be bus service when the Lower division is closed for a Professional or Parent Conference Day and the Middle and Upper divisions have a regular school day. Students must be enrolled in the Extended Day Program, pre-register for each day and pay the per diem charge to attend full-day care.

• What about scheduled early dismissals?

  The bus will drive off campus 30 minutes after all-school early dismissals. If a division has an earlier dismissal time than the others, Lower and Middle students must pre-register to attend Extended Day at no cost until the normal dismissal time.

• What about snow delays and early dismissals?

  Buses will run on a delayed or early dismissal schedule as announced on www.glenelg.org. Please have plan in case you cannot reach the stop on time. Extended Day is also closed if school closes early due to inclement weather.

• What about the last two weeks of the academic year?

  A schedule will be designed for the last two weeks of the academic year to best accommodate the most students riding the bus. Exams, noon dismissals and other special events affect those school days.

• When is payment due?

  You will be billed in September and full payment is due by October 15th.
  
  

• What is the schedule for my route?

  Shortly before the beginning of school year an email with the schedule for each route will be sent to families who have signed up for bus service. In general, the first stop is at about 6:20/7:00 a.m. and the bus drives off campus at 4:00 p.m.

• Where and when does my child board the bus in the afternoon?

  Lower School students are directed to the correct bus when school is dismissed. Middle and Upper School students must have their belongings and be on the hill between the Middle and Upper Schools by 3:45 p.m. The first day or two, a staff member will help them identify the correct bus.

• Will I be able to make changes on a day-to-day basis if I need to pick up my student early or want them to attend Extended Day?

  Yes. Please notify the administrative assistant in your child’s division in advance of any change to your child’s afternoon schedule. If using Extended Day, students must be enrolled in the program and need to pre-register for early dismissals and special closings.

• Will the bus be at my stop at exactly the same time every day?

  No, due to traffic and other factors, a ten minute window around the scheduled time is considered “on time.” The bus may arrive or depart from the stop as much as 5 minutes before the scheduled time or 5 minutes after the scheduled time. You must arrive at the stop at least 5 minutes before the scheduled time.

• Will the bus service accommodate after-school activities?

  No. Students must board the bus shortly after school dismisses. However, for seasonal activities such as Upper School sports, we can provide a credit for the trimester. Please contact the Business Office at least one week in advance.