Transportation
Safe and reliable transportation options for South Pointe students.
Bus Service
Free bus transportation is available for students who live within our service area. Routes are designed for safety and efficiency.
Car Drop-off
Parents may drop off and pick up students using our designated car line. Staff members assist with safe loading and unloading.
Walking
Students who live nearby may walk to school. Please review safety guidelines and crossing guard locations with your child.
Bus Transportation
VGPA Bus Stop TIMES - 2025/2026 - COMING SOON
Bus stop times and routes for the upcoming school year will be announced soon. Contact the front office for more information.
South Pointe Elementaryaratory's goal is to provide students with the safest transportation possible as they travel between home, school, and school-related trips. Driver and passenger safety and overall experience is our top priority. We must comply with Department of Public Safety guidelines (DPS), Arizona Department of Transportation guidelines (ADOT) and the South Pointe Elementary expectations. Bus safety and evacuation drills are completed semi-annually. We highlight the important guidelines that parents, students and drivers must know below.
If your child will NOT be riding the bus on a particular day, please contact the front office at (480) 924-1400 and let us know ahead of time as much as possible. This helps us ensure the safety and proper coordination of all our students.
Bus Routes & Eligibility
South Pointe Elementary provides free bus transportation for students who meet the following criteria:
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Students must live within the designated service area
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Transportation request form must be completed during enrollment
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Students must follow all bus safety rules and behavior guidelines
Route Information
Bus routes and schedules are finalized before the start of each school year. Families will receive their specific route and stop information via:
- Email notification with route details
- Phone call from transportation coordinator
- Printed schedule available in the front office
Safety & Schedule
Approximate Bus Times
Morning Pickup
[TIME]
Varies by route
Afternoon Drop-off
[TIME]
Varies by route
Bus Expectations & Rules
- Keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself
- Control your body and give others personal space
- Face forward with your body out of the aisle
- Remain seated until your designated stop
- Speak politely to others
- Use school-appropriate language
- Avoid physical and verbal conflict
- Clean up after yourself
- Follow the directions from adults
- Report unsafe behaviors to an adult
Possible Consequences
If a student does NOT follow bus expectations, the student will be subject to consequences including, but not limited to:
- Verbal warnings
- Discipline Referral/Parent Contact
- Suspension from riding the bus
- Complete loss of bus-riding privileges
Car Line Procedures
Morning Drop-off
[START TIME] - [END TIME]
- Enter the car line from the designated entrance
- Stay in your vehicle - staff will assist students
- Have students ready to exit on the passenger side
- Pull forward to the designated drop-off zone
Afternoon Pick-up
Dismissal begins at [TIME]
- Display your car tag visibly on the dashboard
- Students will be called when your vehicle arrives
- Remain in your vehicle during pick-up
- Follow staff directions for safe exit
Important Reminders
- • ID is required for anyone picking up a student who is not listed on the approved pick-up list
- • Changes to transportation arrangements must be communicated to the office before 2:00 PM
- • Cell phone use is prohibited in the car line for safety reasons
- • Please be patient during peak times - student safety is our priority
Questions About Transportation?
Contact our front office for bus route information, car line procedures, or to request transportation services.