Transportation

Welcome to the Westmount Transportation Page

Follow the instruction to set up MyBusStop Account

Westmount Charter School is committed to the operation of a fee-based, cost-effective, efficient and safe bus service for our students. Students in kindergarten to grade 6 who reside more than 1 km from their attending school have the option of using the bus service as well as those students from grade 7-12 who live more than 2 km from their attending school. Students may be full, or part-time riders. Part time riders must ride either in the mornings or the afternoons only.  Please note that the priority goes to the full time rider. 

Stops are located within Calgary city limits only. Approximately 45% of our school population ride the bus and 51% of our school population will be receiving Parent Provided Funding (PPF) for driving their kids to and from school.  This is an initiative from the Alberta Provincial government. 

Westmount does not serve areas surrounding the schools nor many of the newer outlying communities. There are also several neighborhoods we do not serve such as the downtown core, Inglewood and south of the Bow River to 17 Ave. Should you have questions regarding your neighbourhood please direct them to Transportation Services at: schoolbus@westmountcharter.com

While we want to provide walkable bus stops for our students, Westmount’s busses are unique due to the fact that they service the entire City of Calgary.  It is very important that the students are riding the bus for a reasonable amount of time on a daily basis.  For this reason, we are unable to guarantee a bus stop within a certain distance of a student’s home.

General Transportation Information

Click the document to set up MyBusStop account.

Login to mybusstop.ca to find out the status of your bus.   This is a GPS tracking system that allows parents/students to log in and see in real-time, where the bus is. You will need the school access code to access this system.

You can also contact Southland Transportation directly for information regarding your bus delay at 403 205 6688.

Students and parents are reminded that extra caution should be taken during the winter months. Please take a moment and review this important information with your children.

  • Children should be dressed appropriately for the colder weather. Unexpected mechanical problems with the bus occur more frequently at this time of year. Children must be prepared for this as buses cool off very quickly.
  • Unusually cold or stormy weather can result in bus schedules being delayed. We encourage parents to use extra caution with children on those days.
  • Children should be accompanied to the bus stop or have very clear instructions on what to do if the bus does not arrive. Never leave children at a stop without backup arrangements for an emergency.
  • A build-up of ice and snow can create a safety hazard for children waiting at the bus stop. Ensure that your child understands the importance of standing back from the curb as the bus approaches the bus stop.
  • Children will find it easier to walk snow and ice-covered roads when their school books and lunches are carried in a back pack. It is also much safer for them to board the bus with their hands free to use the bus handrail.
  • Assume that school is open unless you learn otherwise through the school or local media.

What can an IPP do for your child? An effective IPP is one that increases the understanding of a students’ learning needs and strengths, provides a snapshot of effective strategies and/or accommodations and enhances communication between teachers, parents and students.

For Driver Behavior and Busing Delays:

Contact Southland Transportation.

Dispatch
403 205 6688
anitaw@southland.ca

For Lost Items

Please speak to the driver directly or, if not accessible, contact Southland Transportation.

Contact Dispatch 403 205 6688 or

Anita Wolfe  Phone 403 287 1351 x225 or email anitaw@southland.ca

For Issues Regarding Student Discipline and Bus Behavior Issues, Contact

Adriana Klassen, Principal for Grades K-4
Phone: (403) 217-0426 x1014

Julie Jansen, MH Assistant Principal
Phone: (403) 217-9427 x4257

For questions about bus routes and schedules

Contact Westmount Transportation Services:
schoolbus@westmountcharter.com

For Information on Fees and Billing, Please Contact the Business Office

Fees and Finance
payfees@westmountcharter.com

For PPF Disbursement…If you wish to check your banking information

Gabrielle McDonald

Phone: (403) 217 3707 X1018  Fax: (403) 249 3422

gabrielle.mcdonald@westmountcharter.com

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