Student School Bus Safety

SCHOOL BUS SERVICEOOL BUS SERVICESafetyStudent safety is a primary concern of the school. The environment and age of the students are considered whenplacing bus stops. We attempt to place every bus stop at a location with reasonable safety assurances for students.Parents must assume the responsibility for their students traveling back and forth from home to the bus stop.EligibilityTransportation is available for all children who attend Uplands and pay the transportation service fee. No child shallbe allowed to ride the Uplands buses if they are not registered to do so. Students shall be dropped off ONLY at theSchool, or their drop off locations. No provision can be made for students taking their friends home who normallytravel on another bus or by car. It shall be the responsibility of the parents to make alternative arrangements andinform the school.Pick Up Time CriteriaRegular transportation attempts to arrive at every bus stop on time. Due to the variances between individual clocks,students are asked to arrive at the bus stop at a minimum of 5 minutes prior to the scheduled pick up time. Busesshall load students and depart the stop at the scheduled time. Buses do not wait for late students. All buses shall wait10 minutes at the school in the afternoon for students to board. Students are expected to proceed immediately to thebuses. Bus drivers are instructed not to stop or open the door for late students due to safety concerns. Should astudent wish to exit at another designated drop off point they shall require prior written permission from theirparent/guardian. (See attached transportation schedule)Bus Route CriteriaBus routes are created to enhance student safety while maximizing vehicle efficiency. Stops are spread as far apart aspossible in order to decrease the number of stops each bus shall make on its route, thus minimizing riding time for thestudents. The buses shall only make stops that are official drop off and pick up locations.Parents Can Help ByUpdating transportation information sheetEscorting child to bus stop to insure pick up and drop off (the driver shall only assume responsibility at the doorof the bus at pick up and drop off. It is the parents’ responsibility to ensure their child’s safety before and after).Having your child ready to board the bus within five (5) minutes of the scheduled time each morning.Teaching your child to follow the bus rules.Notifying the school as early as possible in writing when your child shall not be attending school or when there isa change in their after school activity.1

Rules and ConsequencesRules For Student Conduct on School BusesThe following rules are listed below and shall be posted on all buses.1. Observe same conduct as in the classroom and school2. Be courteous, use no profane language, and speak in a quiet tone voice3. Do not eat or drink on the bus4. Keep the bus clean5. Cooperate with the driver and bus marshals6. Illegal and dangerous items are not allowed on the bus (tobacco, alcohol, drugs, weapons, explosive devises,etc.)7. Do not be destructive8. Stay in your seat9. Keep head, hands and feet inside bus10. Keep hands and feet to yourself11. Bus drivers and marshals are authorized to assign seatsStudents are expected to be courteous and respectful towards the bus driver, marshals and fellow students. Rudenessto drivers, marshals or fellow students will not be allowed. The driver or marshal shall report all matters ofmisbehaviour and the Transport Coordinator shall be notified.Unsatisfactory Conduct ReportsIt is a goal of the school to provide safe, orderly transportation service. Student misconduct shall be handled in aprogressive manner. The driver or bus marshals shall verbally instruct students of correct behaviour. If a studentpersistently disobeys the bus safety rules the driver or bus marshal shall move the student in the bus if warranted,and report the student to the Transport Coordinator. Repeated misconduct shall generate a misconduct report filedwith the school. Multiple misconduct reports may lead to suspension from the bus either temporarily or permanently.If a pupil is suspended from school transport, it is then the parents’ responsibility to make alternative arrangements toensure their child’s attendance at school. Refunds shall not be given for students whose misconduct leads tosuspension.Transportation EnquiriesShould you have any questions or concerns about transportation services, please contact Ms Ravita Purba on Tel: 048819777 extn. 102 or e-mail to bustransport@uplands.org2

BUS TRANSPORT SCHEDULE AND ROUTES (January 2013)Bus A (Marshall : Letchemy)Pick-Up/Drop Off Point Pick Up time Fee Per TermNo. 1 Persiaran Gurney 7:10 a.m. RM1,040Gurney Beach Resort 7:13 a.m. RM1,040Silverton (MiniVan Pick-Up) 7:18 a.m. RM1,040Regency/Gurney Plaza 7:21 a.m. RM1,040Arrive in school 7:50a.m.Bus B (Marshall : Kartik)Pick-Up/Drop Off PointPick Up timeSri York 6.50 a.m. RM1,040Scotland Villas 7:00 a.m. RM1,040Sri Pinang School Bus Stop (Jln MacAlister) 7:05 a.m. RM1,040Cantonment Road 7:10 a.m. RM1,040Fettes Park Bus Stop (before Island Plaza) 7.20 a.m. RM1,040Island Plaza 7:22 a.m. RM1,040Infinity Condo (opposite) 7:30 a.m. RM820Hydro Majestic Hotel (Feringgi Beach) 7:33 a.m. RM820Arrive in school 7:50a.m.Bus C (Marshall : Param)Pick-Up/Drop Off PointPick Up timeMarina Bay (Service Road) 7:15 a.m. RM1,040Tanjung Bunga Hotel 7:25 a.m. RM820The Cove 7:30 a.m. RM820Arrive in school 7:50a.m.Bus D (Marshall : Anba)Pick-Up/Drop Off PointPick Up timeMaybank Pulau Tikus 7:02 a.m. RM1,040One Ritz/ H Residence 7.05 a.m. RM1,040Sri Pangkor 7:08 a.m. RM1,04099 Kelawei, Belisa Court 7.11 a.m. RM1,040Tanjung Seri Pinang 7:16 a.m. RM1,040Tanjung Bunga Bus Stop 7:28 a.m. RM820Arrive in school7:50 a.m.Bus E (Marshall : Vasan)Pick-Up/Drop Off PointPick Up timeFettes Residences 7:05 a.m. RM1,040Diamond Villa 7.10 a.m. RM1,040Jalan Loh Poh Heng 7:14 a.m. RM820Lembah Permai (Alilah Horizon) 7:21 a.m. RM820Tenby School (Lintang Lembah Permai) 7:23 a.m. RM820Hong Hong Tanjung Bunga 7:28 a.m. RM820Taman Leader 7:31 a.m. RM820Coastal Tower/ Waterfront 7:36 a.m. RM820Arrive in school7:50 a.m.3

BUS DEPARTURE TIMESchool / ECA Dismissal (p.m.) MON TUES WED THUR FRIPrimary day 2:40 2:40 2:40 2:40 2:00Secondary day 3:20 2:40 3:20 3:20 2:40Primary last ECA finishes 3:30 3:45 3:40 3:30 3:00Secondary last ECA finishes 4:40 4:45 4:40 4:50 4:00Bus / Van Departing School (p.m.)VAN departs: Boarding House and nearby area - - 12:00 - -BUS A departs: Gurney (Letchemy) 3:35 2:55 3:35 3:35 2:55BUS B departs: Tg Bunga, Tg Seri Pinang, Scotland, Sri York (Anba) 3:35 2:55 3:35 3:35 2:55BUS C departs: 3:35 2:55 3:35 3:35 2:55BUS D departs: All routes (Kartik) 2:55 3:55 2:55 2:55 2:15BUS E departs : Cove, Marina Bay (Vasan) 3:35 3:55 5:00 5:00 4:002 nd BUS departs: All routes (Param) 4:45 5:00 5:00 5:00 4:454

Acknowledgement and SignatureUplands School Bus Service – Rules and SchedulesI have reviewed the Uplands School Bus Service guidelines and schedule. I agree to follow the code of conduct forschool bus travel at Uplands. I understand that failure to do so, after receiving written warnings, shall result in mysuspension from the school bus for a set period. I understand that reservations shall be on first come, first serve basis.______________________________________Student’s Signature______________________________________Parent’s / Guardian’s Signature______________________________________Student’s Name______________________________________Parent’s / Guardian’s NameDate : ________________________________Date : ________________________________Residential Address : ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Telephone No : ________________________----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------PaymentPlease billCheque enclosedParent’s Signature: ______________________________Date : ___________________________Please return completed from via bustransport@uplands.org or print and send to Reception.5