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How does my child get to school?
The City School District of Albany will
transport all eligible children in Kindergarten through grade 6 on
traditional yellow buses operated by Durham School Services. The Capital
District Transportation Authority (CDTA) will transport secondary-level
students (grades 6-12), except students at Philip Livingston Magnet
Academy who ride yellow buses.
Who is Durham School Services?
Durham School Services is the company that
provides the district with yellow bus transportation. Durham is a
national company with more than 50 years experience in student
transportation. Learn more about Durham at
www.durhamschoolservices.com.
How does CDTA transport middle and high
school students?
A Swiper Card system is used for Hackett
Middle School, Myers Middle School, and Albany High School students
riding CDTA buses. The Swiper Card is valid on school days only--Monday
through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Students who stay after school for
special activities or sports will be provided with an activities pass
for after-hours transportation. Swiper cards are available for students
to pickup during the first week of school.
How do I find out what bus route my
child is on?
During the last week in August, parents will
receive a letter from the City School District of Albany Transportation
Department that lists important information such as their child's name,
address, bus route number, and school bus pickup site.
If any
information in this letter is incorrect, please inform the
Transportation Department (462-7320) as soon as possible. During the
first few days of school, it would be helpful for students to use the
letter as a pass to board the yellow bus until the driver becomes
familiar with his/her riders.
How does the transportation department
plan bus routes?
All bus routes and pickup times are
scheduled according to the information provided in student
transportation request applications.
If your
child was provided transportation services last year, you should have
received an submitted a transportation request form by the end of the
last school year.
If you did
not receive or submit an application at that time, of if your residence
has changed, please pick up an application at the school office where
your child is attending and submit it to that school as soon as
possible.. Your child will not be assigned to a bus route until a
completed application is received.
Where is my child's bus stop?
School bus pickup and drop off sites are
designated neighborhood sites. If you did not receive a letter in August
from the transportation department indicating where your child will be
pick up and dropped off from school, please call 464-7320.
What if my child misbehaves on the bus?
The district expects that all students will
conduct themselves properly. Pupils who are disorderly or insubordinate
(disobey school bus safety rules) may have their riding privileges
suspended. Repeat offenders may have their riding privileges permanently
revoked. In such cases, the parent and/or guardian becomes responsible
for getting their children to and from school.
Who are the crossing guards?
Our crossing guards work for the Albany
Police Department. The school works closely with the police department
to ensure proper crossing guard coverage of any routes our students
travel.
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