Current School Year (August 2022 – June 2023)
Go to Pg. 5 for Upcoming Year 2023-24
Valley Christian Schools’ Department of Transportation has been offering safe, dependable, quality transportation to our families for well over 10 years. In 2009, we contracted with First Student, the largest provider of student transportation in North America, to improve and expand our busing program. We currently offer over 40 different routes that carry hundreds of our students to and from school Monday through Friday. Our expanded busing program eases commutes for our families and allows them to take advantage of the incredible programs at Valley Christian Schools no matter where they live in the South Bay.
For your convenience and security, we also provide an SMS program which supports real-time communication to provide parents and students immediate notification in the event of busing delays caused by road conditions, inclement weather, etc. For more information visit our website at vcs.net/transportation.
MORNING ROUTES
• Routes may be subject to cancellation with notice.
• Riders with VCES siblings, please note that Elementary Extended Care fees may apply.
Please note that no supervision is provided at bus stops.
K-12 AFTERNOON MINIMUM DAY SCHEDULE
l All buses depart the Leigh Campus at 11:45am
l All buses depart the Skyway Campus at 12:15pm The afternoon bus schedule is not altered when only one campus has a Minimum Day. The bus schedule is changed ONLY when a Minimum Day is common to all three campuses.
AFTERNOON ROUTES
*Arrival times may vary depending on current weather or traffic conditions
COMPLIMENTARY REMOTE DROP OFF
Save time and gain convenience with our complimentary shuttles.
Blossom Hill Station
Ford Rd. and Monterey Hwy.
7:15am to SKYWAY Arrival 7:30am 7:45am to SKYWAY Arrival 8:00am
Capitol Station
Fehren Dr. and Monterey Hwy.
6:15-9:15am and 2:30-6:30pm Buses run approximately every 20 minutes. VCS Security is on site from 6:15-6:30pm. This location is used for off site parking.
Lost and Found contact VCS Security
VCS SECURITY
Phone: (408) 639-6865
email: security@vcs.net
New students sign up for busing as part of the enrollment process. A student must first be accepted to VCS, then submit their enrollment deposit, and then they sign up for busing when signing their enrollment contract.
RULES & REGULATIONS
Space is limited on our buses, so all requests are determined on a first-come, first-served basis.
We maintain an active waiting list all year long. So even if spots are not immediately available at the beginning of the school year, it’s common that spots will open up as the school year progress. It’s also possible that as students settle into their school year schedule and adjust their routines, their busing needs change.
1. All school rules in the Valley Christian Schools Handbooks apply to the bus; the bus is an extension of the classroom.
2. All students transported on the bus shall submit to the authority of the driver and shall address the driver with respect.
3. All Students must wear a safety belt according to California Code of Regulations §14105. Drivers will check and not leave until all students correctly wear their seatbelts.
4. Bus drivers will not stop for late arrivals. Students must be ready to board at least five (5) minutes before the bus departs.
• The following is a direct quote from Vehicle code 22112: “The school bus driver shall stop to load or unload pupils ONLY at a school bus stop designated for pupils by the school district superintendent or the head or principal of private school, or authorized by any of those individuals for a school activity trip.”
5. Upon arrival of the bus, students are to do the following:
• If waiting to load – line up in an orderly manner 12 feet away from the bus.
• If waiting to exit – remain seated until the bus comes to a complete stop and the door is opened.
6. No objects or any part of the body shall be allowed outside the windows.
7. Eating, drinking, and chewing gum are not allowed on the bus unless the driver gives permission.
8. No littering on the bus.
9. Excessive yelling and movement are not permitted. Students are to remain seated and face the front while the bus is in motion.
10. No defacing the bus.
11. Please note that no supervision is provided at bus stops. To ensure the safety of our students, parents must remain with their child(ren) until they board the bus. Parents must also be present upon the arrival of their child(ren)’s bus in the afternoon.
12. Discipline will be handled by each student’s campus. Repeated infractions will result in a loss of bus riding privileges.
13. All current COVID-19 restrictions will be strictly enforced.
Upcoming School Year (August 2023 – May 2024)
Go to Pg. 1 for Current Year 2022-23
Valley Christian Schools’ Department of Transportation has been offering safe, dependable, quality transportation to our families for well over 10 years. In 2009, we contracted with First Student, the largest provider of student transportation in North America, to improve and expand our busing program. We currently offer over 40 different routes that carry hundreds of our students to and from school Monday through Friday. Our expanded busing program eases commutes for our families and allows them to take advantage of the incredible programs at Valley Christian Schools no matter where they live in the South Bay.
It is important to us that we offer quality busing at a reasonable price to all of our interested families. For $400 a year one-way, or $800 a year both ways (per child), we can assist you with your child’s transportation needs. For your convenience and security, we also provide an SMS program which supports real-time communication to provide parents and students immediate notification in the event of busing delays caused by road conditions, inclement weather, etc. For more information visit our website at vcs.net/transportation.
MORNING ROUTES
• Routes may be subject to cancellation with notice.
• Riders with VCES siblings, please note that Elementary Extended Care fees may apply.
Please note that no supervision is provided at bus stops.
K-12 AFTERNOON MINIMUM DAY SCHEDULE
l All buses depart the Leigh Campus at 11:45am
l All buses depart the Skyway Campus at 12:15pm The afternoon bus schedule is not altered when only one campus has a Minimum Day. The bus schedule is changed ONLY when a Minimum Day is common to all three campuses.
AFTERNOON ROUTES
*Arrival times may vary depending on current weather or traffic conditions
COMPLIMENTARY REMOTE DROP OFF
Save time and gain convenience with our complimentary shuttles.
Blossom Hill Station
Capitol Station
Fehren Dr. and Monterey Hwy.
6:15-9:15am and 2:30-6:30pm
Buses run approximately every 20 minutes. VCS Security is on site from 6:15-6:30pm. This location is used for off site parking.
Lost and Found contact VCS Security
VCS SECURITY
Phone: (408) 639-6865
email: security@vcs.net
New students sign up for busing as part of the enrollment process. A student must first be accepted to VCS, then submit their enrollment deposit, and then they sign up for busing when signing their enrollment contract.
RULES & REGULATIONS
Space is limited on our buses, so all requests are determined on a first-come, first-served basis.
We maintain an active waiting list all year long. So even if spots are not immediately available at the beginning of the school year, it’s common that spots will open up as the school year progress. It’s also possible that as students settle into their school year schedule and adjust their routines, their busing needs change.
1. All school rules in the Valley Christian Schools Handbooks apply to the bus; the bus is an extension of the classroom.
2. All students transported on the bus shall submit to the authority of the driver and shall address the driver with respect.
3. All Students must wear a safety belt according to California Code of Regulations §14105. Drivers will check and not leave until all students correctly wear their seatbelts.
4. Bus drivers will not stop for late arrivals. Students must be ready to board at least five (5) minutes before the bus departs.
• The following is a direct quote from Vehicle code 22112: “The school bus driver shall stop to load or unload pupils ONLY at a school bus stop designated for pupils by the school district superintendent or the head or principal of private school, or authorized by any of those individuals for a school activity trip.”
5. Upon arrival of the bus, students are to do the following:
• If waiting to load – line up in an orderly manner 12 feet away from the bus.
• If waiting to exit – remain seated until the bus comes to a complete stop and the door is opened.
6. No objects or any part of the body shall be allowed outside the windows.
7. Eating, drinking, and chewing gum are not allowed on the bus unless the driver gives permission.
8. No littering on the bus.
9. Excessive yelling and movement are not permitted. Students are to remain seated and face the front while the bus is in motion.
10. No defacing the bus.
11. Please note that no supervision is provided at bus stops. To ensure the safety of our students, parents must remain with their child(ren) until they board the bus. Parents must also be present upon the arrival of their child(ren)’s bus in the afternoon.
12. Discipline will be handled by each student’s campus. Repeated infractions will result in a loss of bus riding privileges.
13. All current COVID-19 restrictions will be strictly enforced.