- Parents must review the SCHOOL BUS RULES AND REGULATIONS with their children.
- Parents must supervise their children at the bus stop prior to the arrival of the bus.
- Parents must provide clear instructions to their children about crossing the road.
- Parents are responsible for the safety of their children in the morning from the time the they leave home until they board the bus; and at the end of the day from the time the school bus departs the drop-off point.
- Parents are liable for the damage caused by their children to the property of others, including the school bus.
- Parents should have their children ready to board the bus ten minutes prior to the scheduled arrival time of the bus.
- Parents are advised not to call the driver as it may distract his attention from driving.
- Parents shifting to a location on a different school bus route should enquire or log on to the school website for the list of bus stops. Do not insist or compel the Transport Department to divert the route and/or add new bus stop.
- Parents should walk with their younger children to and from the bus stop, and take this opportunity to teach their children proper pedestrian practices. If parents cannot accompany their children, arrangements should be made with a guardian or older students.
- Parents should notify the school at least one month before they move to another residence so as to make the necessary changes as applicable. Any consequent change in bus fee can be clarified with the Cash Dept.
- Parents should submit request for discontinuation of transport facility three months in advance to the Transport Department.
- In case of temporary change in residence, write a letter of request addressed to the Academic Supervisor and forward it to the Transport Department.
- Please understand that Al Garhoud campus has more bus stops than Oud Matha campus considering that Al Garhoud campus students are very small. It is not feasible to provide the same number of bus stops to Oud Matha campus.
- Students will not be allowed use two different bus routes for pick up and drop off.
- If the bus is diverted due to traffic conditions, construction, or any other roadwork, students should board at the temporary bus stop to be informed by the school.
Riding the school bus a privilege. This privilege may be temporarily denied or permanently revoked if the misconduct of child jeopardizes the safe operation of the school bus or the safety of the children riding the bus.