Junior Campus

Parents who are concerned about a bus problem (a bus often late or a bus that does not arrive, a problem with a route, etc.) should phone the Transportation Department at (514) 422-3001.

Transportation services are offered to our students to bring the students to school and to return them home after school ONLY. Students are NOT permitted to take a friend’s bus to go to their house even with a note from parents. 

Students are permitted to carry ONLY their school bag and/or lunch box on the school bus. Any other items MUST be brought to school by the parents/guardians. ** Ice-skates may be allowed provided they are enclosed in the student’s school bag**.

 

School Bus Safety Rules

As passengers, students will:

• Always be at their assigned stop 10 minutes before the time indicated on the pass issued to them.

• Wait for the bus to come to a complete stop, and then board the school bus in single file, in an orderly fashion.

• Find their assigned seat quickly, without pushing other students. Keep the aisle clear.

• Keep the aisle beside them clear of any body part and objects at all times.

• Remain seated, talk quietly, not fight or be involved in “horseplay”.

• Not eat, drink, or leave trash on the bus.

• Not throw any object within or outside the vehicle.

• Always listen to the driver’s instructions; be polite and respectful at all times.

• Never put any part of their body out of the windows.

• Know where the emergency exits are but DO NOT tamper with them.

• When getting off, wait until the vehicle comes to a complete stop before leaving their seat. Descend in a single file.

• Walk a safe distance from the bus so that the driver can see them and know that they are out of danger.

• Should students need to cross in front of a bus, keep a safe distance and watch for the driver’s signal. Do not run. Proceed with caution.

• Depending on the seriousness of the offence a student may have transportation privileges suspended immediately, or as follows:

Students MUST have their bus pass with them during the entire school year. The bus pass is the property of the school board and may not be loaned or transferred to another student. In case of loss, see your school secretary for a new bus pass.

 

Late Buses:

• Special bus routes will be provided for those students involved in supervised after-school activities ONLY (ie. Tutoring, music rehearsals, sports or special events). Late bus passes are required and these will be given ONLY to students involved as participants by the teachers supervising the activity. Details (time & days) will be finalized in September of every school year.

Loitering

• Students are not permitted in the school after school hours UNLESS involved in a school activity and supervised by a staff member. Students found in school after school hours without permission will be asked to leave and assigned appropriate consequences. Parents could be called to come and transport students home.

 

Parents Dropping Off/Picking up Their Son/Daughter:

For safety reasons:

• We highly recommend that parents do NOT drop off their child at the school before 7:30 am.

• Do not use the school bus parking lot between:
  7:00 - 8:00 am, 12:00 -1:00 pm and 2:00 - 3:00 pm

• Please avoid making a U-Turn in front of the school.

• Please use either the beginning of the staff/visitor parking lot or the side of the street by the staff/visitor parking lot.

• Students are not to walk across the bus parking lot to meet their parents.
   

 

Bicycles

Students must secure their bicycle to the bike rack. The school is not responsible for any loss or damages done to bicycles

 

 

Scooters

The use of scooters by students to and from school is a privilege. Students must adhere to the following regulations if they wish to drive scooters to and from school:

• Students are to park their scooter in the designated area and must leave it there for the day.

• Students may not return to or “hang out” by their scooter for any reason during the day.

• Students are NOT authorized to leave school premises during school hours.

• Students and parents must sign a contract with the school’s administration highlighting the fact that they understand the regulations regarding the use of scooters while at school.

• The school is not responsible for any vandalism or damage sustained to student’s scooters while at school.

• Failure to follow the outlined regulations will result in the removal of scooter privileges.

Any student not respecting the above conditions will not be granted permission to bring their scooter to school.

 

 

Skateboards/In-Line Skates

Skateboarding/in-line skating is permitted at a specific area at the back of the Junior Campus. Students MUST wear a helmet while skateboarding/skating. It is strongly recommended that students wear appropriate safety equipment. in-line skates and skateboards cannot be transported to school on the bus.