Do I need to meet my child at the bus stop?
DoDEA requires that pre-school and kindergarten-aged children be escorted to and met at the school bus stop. Other children may walk unsupervised. Please consult the age matrix in the Misawa Base Community Standards. Parents are always encouraged to be present and welcomed at the bus stop.
Do I need to re-register for the bus each year?
Yes. Student Transportation is present at the school's spring re-registration drive, and we are open year-round. We will use yearbook photos for renewed bus passes.
How do I contact the School Bus Office?
Mail to: DoDEA-Pacific Misawa Complex Student Transportation Office, Unit 5038, APO AP 96319, or call DSN 226-9119, or email: Misawa.STO@pac.dodea.edu
How do I register my child to ride the bus?
You may obtain a bus registration from from your school registrar. Then, please call 226-9119 to make an appointment for your child's photo ID. The student transportation office is located next to the football field at Edgren High School.
I am looking at houses off-base. Where are the bus stops?
The housing referral office has maps showing the location of bus stops. Since bus stops can change, please confirm your bus stop with the Student Transportation Office before making a final house selection.
I depend on my Edgren student to walk my elementary-aged student home from the bus stop. Which bus will arrive first?
The off-base buses are shared by Edgren and Sollars students.
What adults are on the bus?
A Japanese driver and a SOFA-status contracted security attendant.
What are the school zones in Misawa?
Cummings Elementary School:
North Area walks
Main Base 800 Area bussed
Sollars Elementary School:
Main Base walks
Off-Base bussed
Edgren High School:
Main Base walks
North Area bussed
Off-Base bussed
What rules do students have to follow when riding the bus?
Misawa's Safety & Behavior Standards for School Bus Riders:
ON AND AROUND SCHOOL BUSES STUDENTS WILL:
· Promptly comply with the bus driver's or attendant's instructions.
· Arrive at your bus stop at least five minutes before the departure time printed on your bus pass.
· Wait for the bus well back from the curb; do not approach the bus until it is stopped and the door is opened. Never run towards your bus as the bus arrives.
· Never, ever, go or reach under the bus for any reason. Tell the driver if you drop something. If the bus is already moving; stay back and let the bus run over your dropped item.
· Show your bus pass and board and exit the bus in an orderly, safe manner.
· Remain seated and wear the seatbelt while on the bus.
· Talk with other passengers in a normal voice.
· Keep all parts of the body inside the bus windows.
· Keep aisles, steps, and empty seats free from obstruction.
· Remain fully and properly clothed.
· Treat the driver, security attendant, and fellow students, with respect.
· Use headphones when listening to radios, walkmans, etc; Use cell phones only in a manner which does not disturb other bus occupants. E-mail or C-mail is preferred.
· Contain large items such as musical instruments, skateboards, etc in a protective case or bag.
· Tell the Driver or Attendant if you are afraid to get off the bus for any reason. Any student of any age may stay on the bus and be returned safely to school with no repercussions.
ON OR AROUND SCHOOL BUSES STUDENTS WILL NOT:
· Fight, push, shove, or trip other passengers; or engage in horseplay.
· Stand or move while the bus is in motion.
· Open windows or extend any item or part of the body from the bus.
· Discharge any aerosol such as hair spray, perfume or deodorant.
· Throw or shoot objects in any way.
· Ride unauthorized bus or loan your bus pass to another person.
· Litter inside or outside of the bus.
· Consume food or drink (other than water) to include gum and candy.
· Spit or use saliva in any manner.
· Use profanity, make derogatory racial, ethnic, sexual remarks, or obscene gestures.
· Assault, harass or create an intimidating environment.
· Vandalize the school bus.
· Use or possess unacceptable items, substances, or weapons identified in the school Code of Conduct.
· Talk to friends or pass items through the windows, nor run after or chase the bus.
· Unfortunately, pens and pencils may cause injury if the bus hits a bump, and so are not allowed to be used on the buses.
The school bus and the bus stop are an extension of the school campus, and all school rules apply. School bus transportation is a privilege for your family member(s) and may be suspended or revoked. Disciplinary measures are taken in co-ordination with the administration of the school concerned.
Will the school bus service area be expanded?
The routes and bus stops may change from year to year, but the School Bus Commuting Area will not be expanded as long as there is adequate housing within the established zone.
IF YOU SELECT HOUSING OUTSIDE OF THIS COMMUTING AREA THEN YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE TO TRANSPORT YOUR STUDENT TO THE NEAREST EXISTING BUS STOP.
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