Application for High School Bus Transportation · English · Español Application for Transportation to Private & Parochial Schools Must be submitted on or before April 1, 2008 Safety First. Every Day. Students: Be at bus stop ready to board the bus ten (10) minutes before the scheduled time While waiting for the bus line-up quietly on the sidewalk, keep off private property and conduct yourself in a safe and polite manner Wait until the bus is at a complete stop before boarding Obey the bus driver Avoid all unnecessary noise. No profane language Never place hands, arms or any other body parts out of the windows or doors Never touch any bus equipment No fighting, hitting, horseplay, eating or drinking on the bus Never throw anything out of the bus windows Remain seated at all times until the bus has reached its final destination When crossing in front of the school bus, wait and look for the proper signal from the driver, then cross ten (10) feet in front of the bus looking both ways to make sure all traffic is stopped Get off only at the stop assigned to you

Transportation

The Yonkers Public Schools’ Transportation Policy is based on the philosophy that the bus ride is an extension of the school day. To ensure the safety of each passenger, it is the responsibility of all students to be aware of and comply with all established bus safety procedures. All students who are eight (8) years old or older are allowed off the bus at their assigned bus stops. All younger students must be met by parent/guardian or designee.

Transportation Eligibility Criteria
Transportation will only be provided to regular education students who attend a school within the City of Yonkers and reside one and one-half (1½) miles or more from the school they attend. Special education students receive transportation as specified in their Individual Education Program (IEP). Students eligible for transportation will be notified before school begins in September. High School students must pay for bus transportation; eligible students must apply annually for a Yonkers Public Schools Bus Pass.

Elementary and
Middle School Students
Transportation is available to students in grades prekindergarten through eight and reside one and one-half (1½) miles or more from the school they attend. Student bus stops can be up to ½ mile from their residence.

High School Students
High School students must pay for bus transportation to public and parochial high schools. High school students must submit an application for transportation every year.
To be eligible for a Yonkers Public Schools Bus Pass students in grades 9 through 12 must annually complete the Transportation Application form and reside one and one-half (1½) miles or more from the school they attend. Applications for the Yonkers Public Schools Bus Pass are available at the high schools, the Information Center at 28 Wells Avenue, Building #2 and online at www.yonkerspublicschools.org

High school students eligible for transportation can purchase monthly Yonkers Public Schools Bus Passes at their high school for public transportation (Bee-Line Bus) or school bus transportation that is designated for specific areas of the city. The maximum cost for the Yonkers Public Schools Bus Pass is $25.00 each month ($250 for the school year September to June) for students eligible for transportation. Families that meet Federal income guidelines will have a decrease in the cost of their child’s bus pass; $20.00 or $15.00 according to eligibility. Families that need financial assistance should contact the Information Center at 376-8050.

Transportation will be provided ONLY to students who attend a school that meets the District’s transportation requirements. Students eligible for transportation will be notified before school begins in September.

Students attending parochial schools, grades prekindergarten through twelve, must submit an application for transportation. This must be done every year by April 1st. Applications are available from the Transportation Department.

Student Transportation Reception Center
Transportation is a privilege, not a right. If this privilege is abused, students run the risk of losing their district-provided transportation. Parents/guardians will then be responsible for transporting their children to and from the assigned school.

All students in prekindergarten through grade 2 must be brought to and picked up from their bus stops by a designated person. When these students are not met at bus stops, they are brought to the Information Center at 28 Wells Avenue, Bldg. #2