Bus Ridership Requests

In support of student safety and accountability, all bus riders are to get on and off their assigned FCPS bus at their assigned FCPS stop.

• If the need arises, a one-time pass can be issued to ride a different bus as long as a note is provided to the school by the parent/guardian. The note should include the reason for the bus change.

• In the event, a student wishes to go home with another student, a one-time pass can be issued to ride the friend’s bus as long as both parents/guardians provide the school with a written request. 

*Notes should be turned into the office by 7:30 AM that day to ensure time for our staff to prepare passes.

• If you have questions, please contact assistant principal, Forrest Reid,  by phone or email. Administration will do their best to accommodate based on the situation.

Any long-term requests for stop changes, bus route changes, or special requests will be should be forwarded to Area 3 Transportation at (703) 249-7000.

Walkers and Bicyclists

All walkers should live within a 1 mile radius.

Students are expected to:

• Cross Lees Corner Road at the intersection of Thorngate and Lees Corner; no exceptions (not even Old Dairy and Lees Corner)

• Use the proper crosswalk, and walk their bike or carry their skateboard across the crosswalk

• Continue to walk the bike or carry their skateboard while on school property

• Use the bike racks

• Wear their helmets

Student Drop-off

• The bus loop and our parking lots are NOT drop-off points for students

• Kindly follow the directions of staff for the Kiss ‘n’ Ride line 

• Parents are permitted to park and walk with their child from the parking lots to the school to assist a child in need or for an office visit

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