Transportation

Students arrive at school by bus, by walking or by private car (Kiss and Ride).

Bus

Bus service is provided for children who live more than one mile from school or where walking is hazardous. Schedules for bus riders are mailed to each student prior to the opening of school.

Morning kindergarten students who are eligible for bus transportation are transported to school along with students in other grades. Afternoon kindergarten students all receive bus transportation to school, regardless of the distance from their homes to the schools. Afternoon and full day kindergarten students who are eligible for bus transportation are transported to bus stops along with students in other grades.

If no older child from the neighborhood is getting off the bus with the kindergartner, we recommend that a parent, designated adult, or sibling be present at the stop to receive the kindergartner at the bus stop.

Walking

Walkers are encouraged to travel to and from school with older children from their neighborhood. The PTA student directory available in the school office is a resource should parents need to contact neighborhood families. At some schools, crossing guards help walkers at intersections near the school. Parents may also meet their children at the school at dismissal time and to walk home with them.

Car

Each FCPS school has a designated "Kiss and Ride" area that is used by parents who drop off and/or pick up their children. Kiss and Ride procedures are provided to enrolling families at the start of each school year. For safety reasons, parents are asked not to discharge students on other areas of the school property.

More Information

The FCPS Office of Transportation Services offers resources and safety information for students traveling to and from school.