Transportation
What are the benefits of children arriving to school on time daily?
Arriving On Time for School and Class:
Parents can help their kids arrive to school on time by becoming familiar with the school's morning arrival procedures. Be sure to read all arrival and dismissal procedures thoroughly.
- The likelihood of success in learning is strongly linked to strong participation in school programs, which is linked to arriving on time.
- It is very important for children to develop habits of arriving on time at an early age, beginning from the time they start school.
- Makes sure that your child doesn’t miss out on the important learning activities that happen early in the day when they are most alert.
- Early morning learning activity is often reading or writing. Your child can lose so many opportunities to learn these critical life skills.
- Helps your child to learn about routines and commitment.
- Gives your child time to greet his/her friends before class and this can reduce the possibility of disruptions in the classroom.
- Class disruption can make your child feel uncomfortable and can upset other children.
- Arriving on time every day makes children feel good about themselves.
Here Comes the Bus
A School Bus Tracking App for Parents
Atlanta Public Schools uses Here Comes the Bus to give students and families the most current information about their bus route.
Tracking Features
- Shows the real-time location of your child’s bus on a map
- Gives scheduled and actual arrival times at home and school for bus routes
- Provides push and email notifications when the bus is near
Sign Up Instructions for Parents:
- Download Here Comes the Bus app or visit herecomesthebus.com
- Click the “Sign Up” button
- Enter school code 87794 and click “Next” followed by “Confirm”
- Complete the “User Profile” box
- Under “My Students,” click “Add.” Enter your child’s last name and student ID number
- Once you confirm your information, you’re ready to begin
