Jefferson Preparatory High School
Bus Information
Our School Bus is at Your Service!
If you are interested in signing your student(s) up for the bus, you can download the packet using the button above, or come into either front office to pick up the registration packet. Payment must accompany registration. Cash or check can be paid to the front offices, and debit/credit card payments can be submitted online at www.choiceacademiespayonline.org.
Paying for the Bus
$300.00 per semester per student
First Semester:
$120.00 deposit due by 8/1/2023
$180.00 balance due by 9/9/2023
Second Semester:
$120.00 deposit due by 12/30/2023
$180.00 balance due by 1/27/2024
There is no scholarship for bus service.
- Bus Guidelines
Your child is expected to be at the bus stop at least 5 minutes before the scheduled pick-up time. No parents are allowed to get on the bus with their student, nor stand on the bus to hold it for a student that is running late. Once the bus driver deactivates the stop arm and starts moving the bus, the bus cannot stop. The driver cannot wait for missing students that may be running late as other stops are expecting the bus to be on time for their pickup. No eating, taking medications, suckers, chewing gum, nor any drinks except water are permitted on the bus. Snacks need to be kept in backpacks and carry-ons.
No glass is allowed on the bus at any time!
Riding the school bus is a privilege and continually disobeying the rules of the bus can lead to a period of suspension or total expulsion depending on the severity of the infraction.
A bus agreement must be on file with the Business Department for each child participating in the bus service. If you have any questions regarding the bus, please email Lisa Carroll at lcarroll@ghoiceacademies.org or by phone at 602-938-5517 ext. 106.
Bus Route Information
Morning pick-up schedule Monday-Friday:
- 6:40 AM – Anthem Walmart, north parking lot
- 7:00 AM – 23rd Ave at the Aspire Apartments
- 7:15 AM – Yorkshire and 31st Ave. (Facing Southwest Side Pickup)
- 7:30 AM – Arrives at 2323 W. Parkside Lane Campus
Afternoon drop-off for Friday:
- 6:40 AM – Anthem Walmart, north parking lot
- 7:00 AM – 23rd Ave at the Aspire Apartments
- 7:15 AM – Yorkshire and 31st Ave. (Facing Southwest Side Pickup)
- 7:30 AM – Arrives at 2323 W. Parkside Lane Campus
Afternoon drop-off schedule Monday-Friday:
- 6:40 AM – Anthem Walmart, north parking lot
- 7:00 AM – 23rd Ave at the Aspire Apartments
- 7:15 AM – Yorkshire and 31st Ave. (Facing Southwest Side Pickup)
- 7:30 AM – Arrives at 2323 W. Parkside Lane Campus
Notification of Construction for the I-17 or surrounding areas that may affect and/or require modifications of the route, will be communicated.
Bus Guidelines
Your child is expected to be at the bus stop at least 5 minutes before the scheduled pick-up time. No parents are allowed to get on the bus with their student, nor stand on the bus to hold it for a student that is running late. Once the bus driver deactivates the stop arm and starts moving the bus, the bus cannot stop. The driver cannot wait for missing students that may be running late as other stops are expecting the bus to be on time for their pickup. No eating, taking medications, suckers, chewing gum, nor any drinks except water are permitted on the bus. Snacks need to be kept in backpacks and carry-ons. No glass is allowed on the bus at any times!
ID cards for JPHS students and bus passes for main campus students will be required to ride the bus. Preschool students are not permitted on the bus.
On Fridays, the bus will leave the main campus for JP early dismissal students at 1:30 pm. The bus will return at 3:00 pm and provide service home for remaining students. When all schools have a half day bus service will be provided for 12:00 noon only.
Riding the school bus is a privilege and continually disobeying the rules of the bus can lead to a period of suspension or total expulsion depending on the severity of the infraction.
Rules of the Bus
1. High school students must show bus pass to driver daily
2. Follow directions immediately when asked
3. Stay in your seat
4. Keep all parts of your body inside the bus
5. Talk quietly and keep hands to yourself
6. No eating or drinking, except water
7. No profanity or vulgar language
8. Cell phones are limited to pre-boarding and post departure
State Law Forbids the Following Items be Brought on the Bus
1. Dangerous items/weapons (real or toy)
2. Glass
3. Animals
4. Insects
5. Tobacco, vapors, or any sparking devices
6. Plants, dirt, or any growing objects
7. Oversized objects that cannot fit safely in the seat with the students (instruments, etc.)
8. Skateboards, baseball bats
9. Distractive electronic devices (hand-held games, cd players, etc.)
10. Any item which cannot be transported easily or may create a safety concern
Consequences
- 1st offense: Warning – student/driver conference
- 2nd offense: Suspension of bus privileges for two days, student/driver/parent & administrator
meeting - 3rd offense: Suspension of bus privileges for five days, student/driver/parent & administrator
meeting - 4th offense: Suspension of bus privileges for the remainder of the school year
Consequences for Severe Offense – No Warning – Direct Referral
- Disrespect to driver
- Fighting
- Vandalism
- Indecent Exposure
- Weapons
- Profanity or Vulgar Language
- Possession of Drugs or Alcohol
