OIST Kindergarten/Elementary School Transportation Request

         Transportation Line Details

Onna Kindergarten and Elementary School (Afternoon Service Only)

                          *****Pick up times may vary depending on the Onna School Schedule*****

          Afternoon Pick-Up Location: Onna Elementary School Parking Lot.

Afternoon Drop-Off Location/s: Seaside House and OIST Auditorium
 

Registration of Transportation Service

1. Parents submit this school transport request, along with the SAP Transporation Contract.
2. Availability of transportation services will be determined by the School Age Program (SAP) and Buildings Facilities Management (BFM).  SAP will notify parents if the requested school and time is possible and a start date.
3. Parents sign the Transportation Contract, submit it to the SAP, and give notice of transportation arrangement to the child`s school before transportation services begin.
    

Fee Policy  

Transportation fees are used to cover administrative and School Age Program staff bus-rider costs. Fees will be charged based on a standard 4 week month. Transportation services will not be provided on OIST Holidays.  Refunds or adjustments will not be provided for OIST holidays or emergency closings. Any changes in the Riding Agreement must be submitted by the 20th of the previous month before changes are to take place. Please use the Transportation Service Change Request Form for changes to the Transportation Contract.

Absences

Parents should notify the SAP by email schoolageprogram@oist.jp by 11:00.  Transportation Fees will not be refunded for absences. 

Daily Attendance

Teachers record attendance as students arrive. If a student does not arrive by expected time, and teachers have not been notified of an absence, teachers notify parents via phone or email. Thereafter, the bus departs without the student.

Bus Rules and Consequences Agreement 

Each child riding on an OIST Bus must fill out and submit this agreement. If there is more than one child in your family, please fill out one for each child. Without a signed agreement, children will not be able to ride the bus. Bus Riding Rules and Consequences Agreement Form

In the event children are not able to follow the rules or to listen to direction from bus staff, parents will be called to arrange alternative transportation for their child on that day.
 

Driver/Bus Monitor Policy

• Drivers/Bus Monitors carry an OIST ID and cell phone. 
• Drivers do not talk on phone while operating the vehicle 
• Drivers/Bus Monitors do not leave children unattended for any reason 
• Drivers/Bus Monitors do not give children food or drink
• Drivers/Bus Monitors contact the SAP office if they are running late. 
   

Contact Information 

SAP cell phone: 080-2704-7440, SAP desk phone: 098-966-1360,

BFM Office/098-966-8483