The Japanese School Johor

StudentTransportation
Handbook

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Last Update: 21st Feb 2022

JSJ Student Transportation Handbook
This handbook has been prepared by the Transportation Office. Our goal is to provide information
pertaining to the mutual responsibility of the district and parent/guardian in seeing that each childtravels to and from school in a safe manner.
If a question concerning the transportation of your child(ren) arises that is not covered; feel free tocontact the Transportation Manager at 016 772 9535 or (07) 288 8308. You may also send in anemail to transportbooking@jctravel.com.myGeneral Conditions
The primary purpose of the transportation program is to provide transportation to eligible students in
the The Japanese School (Johor) from the vicinity of their homes to the school they attend.
Statement of Eligibility
Transportation to and from school shall be considered a privilege to be enjoyed by a student only as
long as he/she accepts responsibility for his/her conduct, carefully follows all the rules andregulations, and responds to the directions and requests of the driver.
J&C shall be responsible for the transportation from the assigned pick up point of the student toschool and then from the school to the assigned drop off point. Refer to Appendix A for route andschedule.
Routes will be planned to keep individual riding distance and time to a minimum. Any change
request in route will be via The School Committee to J&C Travel.
In an emergency, please contact the Transportation Office with any changes.

SAFETY AND SECURITY MEASURES
Have student rosters, emergency contact numbers, first aid kits, GPS (Global Positioning System)and other necessary emergency information and equipment aboard all vehicles.
All drivers have a valid, appropriate driver license for the types of vehicle are operating.
Drivers should review the pre-trip inspection on a regular basis to ensure all vehicles are correctlyperforming.
The bus should be checked after each trip, between routes, any time the bus is left unattended or
before going off duty. Always conduct a post-trip inspection. Always check for students left onboard. All items found on the buses will be turned in to the Transportation Office.
The students must be seated with fasten seat belt, facing forward, within the seat space. This means
students should not be turned sideways, not facing the rear of the bus, not half in the seat and half in
the aisle, and certainly not standing.
All authorized drivers must meet all standard regulations and requirement.

Last Update: 21st Feb 2022

RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PARENTS/GUARDIANS
Accept joint responsibility with school authorities for proper conduct of your child(ren) while riding
the bus and at the assigned pick-up & drop-off point.
Make certain that your child(ren) arrives at the pick-up point five (5) minutes before the bus isscheduled to arrive and be responsible for your child(ren)’s behaviour until the bus arrives.
Parent/guardian is responsible for their child(ren) going to, from and at the assigned point.
If parent/guardian requests their student(s) be dropped off at another location within the route, thefollowing is required:
Parent must make request in fill in Google Form to the Transportation Office.
Google Form for requesting drop-off location change: https://bit.ly/2TVl4h0
The Transportation Office must be notified at least 24 hours in advance.
JSJ School Bus Committee will not be held responsible for student(s) dropped off at alternatelocations.
Parent/guardian need to submit the related form via email to office in follows incident.
1. Enrolment form: Start using the service
https://bit.ly/2T4Y52I
2. Change of Address: Change in pickup/drop of address
https://bit.ly/2U2svTG
3. Temporary Suspension of Service
https://bit.ly/2U2svTG
4. Termination form: To terminate the service
https://bit.ly/2U2svTG
All payment related procedure shall follow The School Bus Committee Terms & Condition.
Ensure that payment is made for damages resulting from vandalism to the bus from their child(ren).
Respect the rights and privileges of others.
Have a family emergency plan if the child(ren) arrives home early or if parent/guardian is not present
at the time of their arrival.
Parent/Guardian behavior around a bus while it is the process of picking up or discharging children isalso important. If your child(ren) misses the bus, it is not proper to chase the bus down and let thechild(ren) out to walk alongside the bus from the rear. Take your child(ren) directly to school!
All drivers are required to visually witness a parent/guardian when dropping off children (Primary1&2), unless the child(ren) have an older sibling present at the time of drop-off. If an adult/older
sibling is not present and not notification was given to Transportation Office, a discipline notification
will be issued to parents.
Parents need to inform driver via SMS/Whatsapp to 016- 772 9527 if last minute change in rider
schedule. Sample of SMS as follows:
No Bus Morning Today
Route 1
Nippon Taro P6
No Bus Return Today
Route 2
Nippon Jiro P3

Last Update: 21st Feb 2022

No Bus Today
Route 1
Nippon Taro P6
No Bus on 4-7-2021
Route 1
Nippon Kintaro P4
No BusRoute 1
From 2nd to 4th May
Nippon Momoko P5
Transportation Office will reply confirmed receiving of the message.

RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENTS
Vehicles cannot wait for tardy students: Be at the assigned pick-up & drop off points FIVE (5)minutes before the scheduled arrival of the bus.
Wait until the bus has come to a complete stop before trying to enter the bus.
Remain seated with fasten seat belt and facing front while the bus in motion.
Never walk up and touch a bus driver or throw anything at a bus.
Never walk behind the bus.
Avoid unnecessary loud noises and do not shout or scream on the bus or out a window. Extend
nothing, including head, hands and feet out of the bus windows and throw nothing out windows.
Parents picking up students from buses should wait until all buses are parked before approaching
students.
Items not allowed on bus: scooters, live or dead animals, laser pointers, balloons, glass items, etc.
Eating, chewing gum, drinking, smoking and possessing illegal substances, weapons, or obscenematerials are not allowed on the bus.
Umbrellas are not allowed to be carried on EXCEPT foldable types.
Students are not allowed to open the window on the bus.
Be aware that ANY driver distraction is potentially hazardous to the safety of all passengers.

Last Update: 21st Feb 2022

RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUS DRIVER
The driver is to maintain order on the bus.
The driver will permit a child to leave a bus only at the assigned destination, except with written
permission.
The driver will issue a bus discipline slip to any child that is unwilling to be responsible, courteous,considerate and cooperative.
Drivers are to transport only their regularly assigned passengers unless, due to emergency situations,other authorization is received from the Transportation Office. If a student goes home or to schoolwith a regular bus rider, he/she must have a note from an adult requesting permission to ride that bus.
All drivers are required to visually witness a parent/guardian when dropping off children (Primary1&2), unless the child(ren) have an older sibling present at the time of drop-off.
The drivers have to inform transportation office in the event delay in schedule due to unforeseen
traffic condition. Transportation Office will alert parent on the situation with new arriving time via
SMS/Whatsapp,

DISCIPLINE NOTIFICATION TO PARENTS/GUARDIANSDRIVERS HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO ISSUE A DISCIPLINE SLIP FOR VIOLATIONOF ANY RULES.
Rules and regulations shall be developed cooperatively with Transportation Office and JSJ SchoolCommittee.
Notification by phone or written messages will be sent home to inform parent/guardian of adisciplinary incident on the school bus.
Notification will be:
1st Warning Student must return discipline slip to the driver, signed by the parent/guardian.
2nd Warning Student will not be allowed to ride the bus until a conference with the parent/guardianis held.
3rd Warning Student will be suspended from riding the bus for a period of time determined byTransport Office and will not gain bus privileges without a conference with parent/guardian.
NOTE: If weapons, fights, threats or illegal substances are involved, a student may lose bus
privileges with the 1st warning. Board policies and legal ramifications may apply.

Last Update: 21st Feb 2022

PUPIL TRANSPORTATION FACTS
There is no specific distance any age child may be expected to walk to a assigned pick-up & drop offpoints.
There is no maximum riding time for a child on a bus route.
It is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to see that the child(ren) get to and from the assigned pickup & drop off points.
It is also the parent/guardian’s responsibility for the child(ren)’s conduct at the assigned pick-up &drop off points.
JSJ School Bus Committee has to locate school assigned pick-up & drop off points and designroutes. Each will be calculated with time and miles in mind. Pick-up and drop-off points will be
Monday through Friday at one address. This could be one address for all AM and one address for all
PM stops.

Last Update: 21st Feb 2022

Appendix A
Schedule for Student Transfer
Route 1: East Ledang - Horizon 1 - Horizon 2 – FGJB - Senibong - JSJ (8:00 am)
Route 2: Molek Pine 3 – Molek Pine 4 – JSJ (8:00 am)
AM:
1 Vehicle to Molek Pine – JSJ
1 Vehicle to East Ledang – Horizon 1 – Horizon 2 – FGJB – Senibong – JSJ
PM Returning Vehicle: 1500hrs vehicle will be used for 1700hrs trip
Sample of Schedule Table

Last Update: 21st Feb 2022Morning Schedule
ROUTE

SCHEDULE

R2

7.20AM

Molek Pine 3
Condominium

7, Jalan Molek 1/27, Taman Molek, 81100
Johor Bahru, Johor

R2

7.25AM

Molek Pine 4
Condomimium

3, Jalan Molek 1/27, Taman Molek, 81100
Johor Bahru, Johor

R1

6.35AM

East Ledang(Harmony Park)

14, Jalan Hang Jebat 4, East Ledang 79250
Puteri Iskandar, Johor

R1

6.50AM

24, Jalan Pinggiran 2/4 Horizon Hills 79100
Puteri Iskandar, Johor

R1

6.55AM(HORIZON 1)
Horizon Hills (The Golf
East Precinct)(HORIZON 2)
Horizon Hills (TheHills)

R1

7.15AM

R1

7.30AM

The Japanese Schoolof Johor

Jalan Persisiran Seri Alam, Bandar Baru Seri
Alam, 81750 Masai, Johor

Last Update: 21st Feb 2022

DESTINATIONADDRESS

Guard House Entrance
6, Jalan Anjung 8/3 Horizon Hills 79100 Puteri
Iskandar, Johor
FGJB
Lot 7713, No. 8-8B, Jalan Bukit Meldrum,
Tanjung Puteri, 80300 Johor Bahru, Johor
Senibong (Water Edge
7-Eleven
Residences)
Jalan Persiaran Senibong, 81750 Masai,Johor

Return Schedule
ROUTE
SCHEDULEDESTINATIONADDRESSThe Japanese
School of Johor

Jalan Persisiran Seri Alam, Bandar Baru
Seri Alam, 81750 Masai, Johor

R2

Molek Pine 3
Condominium

7, Jalan Molek 1/27, Taman Molek, 81100
Johor Bahru, Johor

R2

Molek Pine 4
Condominium

3, Jalan Molek 1/27, Taman Molek, 81100
Johor Bahru, Johor

R1

7-Eleven
Senibong (Water Jalan Persiaran Senibong, 81750
Edge Residences) Masai,Johor

R1

R&F MALL

R1

East Ledang(Harmony Park)

R1(HORIZON 1)
24, Jalan Pinggiran 2/4 Horizon Hills 79100
Horizon Hills (The Puteri Iskandar, Johor
Golf EastPrecinct)

R1(HORIZON 2)
6, Jalan Anjung 8/3 Horizon Hills 79100
Horizon Hills (The Puteri Iskandar, JohorHills)

Last Update: 21st Feb 2022

Bus StopTanjung Puteri R&FMYTanjung Puteri Mercu 1 Jalan Tanjung
Puteri 80300 Johor Bahru

14, Jalan Hang Jebat 4, East Ledang 79250
Puteri Iskandar, JohorCOVID-19 SAFETY GUIDELINES

Last Update: 21st Feb 2022