Bus Service
Find here a List of Guidelines to follow regarding our Bus Service.
The bus routes for the 2023-2024 School Year are located below.
A bus rider handbook is found here.
If you have questions or concerns about our Bus Service, email Mallory Benjamin at mbenjamin@brevardacademy.org
Thank you for using the Bus Service. It is important that you understand the process and procedures we are using to keep your children safe. We are confident that with all procedures and policies in place, we are able to move forward with a consistent, reliable and most importantly, a safe and secure bus service for your children. Below are some key elements to achieve this goal:
Parental pick up Authorization and Identification. Brevard Academy will never release students to anyone that is not approved and properly documented. Students will be returned to the school if an authorized party is not present at the designated bus stop and will be required to report to the After School program. Daily drop in rates for After School will apply.
Traffic Management and Scheduled Times. We must insist that parents arrive 5-10 minutes BEFORE the scheduled departure time. In order to create a safe bus stop environment, we cannot have parents arriving while the students are loading or unloading. Also, Please wait for the bus doors to close before departing the stop.
Students must remain in the car while waiting for the bus. Students may exit the car and approach the bus when the bus comes to a complete stop and the driver has opened the door.
The bus cannot safely depart while children remain in the drop off area.
Placards and Authorization Forms. We have provided all parents with a color coded placard. Please write the student’s name using a Black Sharpie to be visible to bus drivers. Parents must have the placard along with an ID and must bring them to the bus door to receive their student. We can provide you with extra copies of placards if needed so that all parties on your Authorization Form will have one.
Approved Route. Children may only ride on a bus that they have received prior approval to ride.
Student Riding Schedule. We will adhere to this schedule unless the parent makes changes by completing the Online Transportation Change. This will update the Front Office to notify teachers/bus drivers of the change.
Transportation Changes. We recommend as much lead time as possible, changes must be made by 2PM. Once the online form is completed no further action need to be taken by you. Phone calls in case of an emergency, please contact the Front Office at (828)885-2665.
Exceptional Changes to Schedule. We can only accept the following short notice changes:
A. Student will not ride the bus on a scheduled day. (Parent wishes to pick them up at the school or they will be participating in an after school activity.)
B. Student will ride on a different bus. (They must have prior approval for that bus.)
C. Student will ride on an approved Bus Route on a day not normally scheduled.
Adding a person to the pickup list. Brevard Academy requires that we receive a new, updated, and signed Authorization Form 48 hours prior to that person picking up the student.
Time Student Procedures Parent Procedures
AM
Arrive to the stop at least 5-10 minutes prior to the posted time.
Park and wait in your vehicle at the designated location.
Do not drive away before the bus leaves.
PM
Have all materials gathered as the bus arrives.
Do not approach the bus until it has come to a complete stop.
Board the bus in a quiet and orderly manner.
Sit in your assigned seat and listen to all the directions from the bus driver.
Upon arrival at the school, do not stand until the bus comes to a complete stop.
Exit the bus in a quiet and orderly manner.
Board the bus in a quiet and orderly manner.
Sit in your assigned seat and listen to all directions from the bus driver.
Upon arrival at the bus stop, do not stand until the bus comes to a complete stop.
Exit the bus in a quiet and orderly manner.
Arrive at the bus stop at least 5-10 minutes prior to the posted time.
Park and wait in your vehicle in the designated location.
Have your student name placard visible.
Approach the bus when it has come to a complete stop, and the bus driver has opened the door.
Do not drive away before the bus leaves.