If you are a  NEW STUDENT  coming to Bethany for the first time and need transportation services, please submit a transportation request form, linked below.

If you are a  RETURNING STUDENT  and are currently assigned to a bus, you do not need to submit a transportation request unless you've moved and changed your address.

IF YOU ARE SUBMITTING A NEW APPLICATION FOR THE 26-27 SCHOOL YEAR, YOU WILL NEED TO CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW AND SUBMIT A TRANSPORTATION REQUEST.   IF YOU ARE A CURRENT RIDER, YOU DO NOT NEED TO SUBMIT FOR TRANSPORTATION UNLESS YOU'VE MOVED AND YOUR ADDRESS HAS CHANGED.  YOUR CHILD IS AUTOMATICALLY ADDED TO NEXT YEAR'S ATTENDANCE SHEET BY DEFAULT.  IF YOU HAVE MOVED AND NEED TO UPDATE YOUR ADDRESS, PLEASE CLICK THE LINK BELOW.

* * * Click Here for a Transportation Request Form * * *

Transportation Department Notice – 2026-2027 School Year

Please be advised that all bus stops are assigned by the Transportation Department and may only be changed through the Transportation Department.

Bus routes for the 2026-2027 school year will be posted below once all new and adjusted routes have been finalized. Students will return to school on August 10, 2026.

We have expanded our routes as much as possible to accommodate our large student population. However, house stops will not be provided. Students are assigned one bus stop and one bus only.

If you would like to request a different stop than the one assigned, please contact the Transportation Department at 772-343-7028, ext. 15. Requests will be reviewed based on route capacity, safety considerations, and existing stop locations.

Please note that dual ridership arrangements will not be accommodated. Parents/guardians will be responsible for arranging transportation to and from the student’s assigned bus stop. If you have more than one address, please submit a transportation request form with the address you want the bus stop for; otherwise, the bus stop assignment will be for the first address listed on the request form.

When assigning bus stops, the Transportation Department evaluates the number of students residing in a given area and establishes centralized stops to serve them safely and efficiently. This process allows us to maximize route coverage while maintaining timely and reliable transportation services for all riders.

Somerset College Preparatory Academy has established behavior rules for school bus transportation. It is important to note that violations of these behavior rules may result in suspension and/or the loss of bus-riding privileges. Riding the school bus is a privilege and not a guaranteed or required service, and all families are expected to abide by the bus rules and expectations. When a student chooses to deviate from appropriate behavior, disciplinary action will be taken as listed below, in accordance with the Student Handbook

Note: Students are still required to attend school during any bus suspension. Absences during a bus suspension will be marked as unexcused. Parents/guardians are responsible for making transportation arrangements to ensure the student attends school.

 

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS

Students must follow all bus safety procedures and comply with all instructions given by the bus driver. All students will have assigned seats. Students must take their assigned seats immediately upon boarding and remain seated during the ride. Students are required to wear their seat belts at all times while on the bus. The bus driver reserves the right to change a student’s seat assignment at any time. Students must also follow the Student Code of Conduct as outlined in the School’s Student Handbook. Students are expected to be polite and courteous to one another and to the driver. Electronic devices such as phones or handheld games are permitted and must be used with earbuds or headphones to avoid disrupting the driver or other passengers; however, video or audio recording on the bus is prohibited. Students should put their phones and other handheld devices away when loading the bus, not in their hands, but rather in their pockets or backpacks. Bullying of any kind (verbal, physical, or cyber) will not be tolerated. Failure to follow the rules or engaging in the behaviors listed below may result in disciplinary action up to and including permanent suspension from transportation services.

Prohibited Behaviors include

* Standing or walking while the bus is in motion, including failure to wear a seat belt

* Placing head, arms, legs, or objects out of the window or in the aisle

* Tampering with bus equipment, including doors, windows, emergency exits, seat belts, or seats (Examples: braiding seat belts, playing with emergency handles, vandalizing seats or seat belts.)  

* Touching or moving another student’s property.

* Throwing objects inside or outside the bus

* Eating, drinking, or chewing gum

* Conducting pranks involving students, drivers, or emergency authorities

* Fighting, tripping, shoving, cursing, yelling, or shouting

* Disobeying driver instructions, arguing, or talking back to the driver

* Any other inappropriate behavior as defined in the Student Code of Conduct.

DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES

Behavioral Occurrence	Consequence
1st Offense	Verbal warning and/or parent phone call from school administration
2nd Offense	Bus referral or detention issued; parent phone call from school administration
3rd Offense	Detention and/or 1–3 day bus suspension (depending on severity)
4th Offense	3–5 day bus suspension (depending on severity)
5th Offense	Permanent loss of bus riding privileges

 

PARENT / GUARDIAN EXPECTATIONS

* Parents/guardians are not permitted to board the school bus at any time.

* Please arrive at the assigned bus stop at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled pick-up and drop-off times. Buses operate on a strict schedule and will not wait for late arrivals.

* For morning pick-up, weather permitting, students should be standing at the bus stop and ready to board when the bus arrives.

* Students who do not ride the bus regularly for two (2) consecutive weeks may lose their assigned seat.

* Each student is assigned to one bus stop and one bus only and may ride only the assigned bus from the assigned stop. Beginning with the 2026–2027 school year, dual ridership will no longer be permitted. Parents/guardians will be responsible for arranging transportation to and from the student’s assigned bus stop. If your child is enrolled at the Boys and Girls Club Chuck Hill Clubhouse, please contact transportation to arrange for after-school bus services to that location. Space is limited, and availability is based on a first-come, first-served basis.

* If your student needs to ride a bus other than their assigned bus (for example: going to a grandparent’s home or riding with a cousin), you must notify the Transportation Department AND notify the Administration at Bethany. Requests MUST be submitted to the Transportation Department no later than 12:00 PM (noon) on the day transportation is needed, or earlier whenever possible. Requests received after the deadline may not be processed.

Our buses operate on a very tight schedule. It is imperative that loading and unloading occur quickly, safely, and smoothly. Following these expectations and rules will help to ensure our buses run in a timely manner and help to ensure your student has a safe ride to and from school every day.

 

Please note that our bus stops may not necessarily be convenient or close to your home. To cover a larger geographic region, we offer "depot stops." A depot stop may not be close to your home, but it is typically closer than driving to the school.  This helps to ensure that buses operate as close to schedule as possible.

 

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Somerset Transportation Office.

Phone: 772-343-7028, extension 15

Email: Transportation@somersetcollegeprep.org

 

SAB SCHOOL BUS RULES & EXPECTATIONS

1. All school rules apply while riding the bus, including dress code and student conduct expectations. The school bus is an extension of the school.
2. Students are expected to follow all instructions given by the bus driver at all times, including assigned seating arrangements.
3. Students must board, exit, and cross the roadway only as directed by the bus driver.
4. Cell phones and handheld gaming devices may only be used with earbuds or headphones. Loud or distracting music, sounds, or videos are prohibited. Video or audio recording on the bus is prohibited. Students should have phones and handheld devices put away when loading & off-loading.
5. The aisle must remain completely clear at all times. Feet, backpacks, instruments, and personal belongings may not block the aisle. The driver must be able to see through the rear emergency door window.
6. No eating, candy, or gum allowed on the bus — NO EXCEPTIONS.
7. No drinks are permitted on the bus except water in a sealed, closable bottle or container.
8. Students must keep their hands, feet, and objects to themselves at all times. Shadow boxing, roughhousing, horseplay, or “playing around” is prohibited.
9. Littering is not permitted. Students are responsible for keeping the bus clean and removing all personal trash.
10. Weapons of any kind are strictly prohibited.
11. Smoking, vaping, tobacco products, alcohol, drugs, or any mood-altering substances are prohibited.
12. Students must remain in their assigned seats once assigned by the driver or school administration.
13. Standing, changing seats, or moving around while the bus is stopped or in motion is prohibited.
14. Students must always sit properly: bottom-to-bottom, back-to-back, feet on the floor, and facing forward. Aisles must be always kept clear.
15. Backpacks and personal belongings must remain on the student’s lap or on the floor directly in front of them. Students may not sit on backpacks.
16. Small musical instruments permitted on the bus must remain secured in their cases and may not be played while riding
17. Instruments larger than an alto saxophone are not permitted on the bus. This includes but is not limited to brass horns, French horns, tubas, baritone saxophone, trombones, contra-bass clarinet, contra bassoon, drums and timpani.
18. No papers, notebooks, pencils, crayons, glue, scissors or other stationery items should be out of the backpack. Homework is not to be done on the bus unless it is a reading assignment.
19. Reptiles, insects, animals, or marine life — dead or alive — are not permitted on the bus.
20. Any object that obstructs the driver’s vision, affects safety, or reduces seating capacity is prohibited. This includes oversized projects, large equipment, or unsafe items.
21. Inappropriate gestures, obscenities, vulgar language, or profanity will not be tolerated.
22. Students may not throw any object inside or outside the bus, nor may they shout, whistle, or make gestures from the windows.
23. Students responsible for vandalism or damage to the bus will be required to pay restitution and may face disciplinary action.
24. Students must remain absolutely silent at railroad crossings and whenever the dome lights are turned on by the driver.
25. Excessive noise or behavior that distracts the driver is prohibited at all times.
26. Any behavior that negatively impacts the safety, well-being, or orderly operation of the bus is prohibited.

Please be kind, courteous, and respectful to your bus driver and fellow riders. Safe transportation depends on everyone working together responsibly.