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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Also, OP, most MS and HS have their big open house type things that last week before school starts. Kids get their lockers, you can buy gym uniforms, etc.  You obviously have to go on vacation when it's best for your family but if you choose to skip this event, you need to be willing to do the stuff on your own within the rules that work for the school. I can't think of any school who would publish a bus schedule before they send out the beginning of year packets. They have not been finalized, especially with the changes this year. Your neighbors will be your best resources. [/quote]

You don't have to rely on the neighbors.  You really don't.  The school will get you the info, just don't expect to get any info earlier than anybody else.[/quote]

My objection is that they are getting the info to us so late.  I don't think it's reasonable to tell parents they can't have a bus schedule for 1) a new middle school for rising 7th grader with 2) a completely revamped school schedule due to bell changes until 3) September 2 for a school year that starts September 8.  Do other people really not have multiple children, commutes, drop offs and child care to coordinate?

Obviously I'm the only one who thinks this is such late notice as to be objectionable.  Good to know....

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You want a bus and FCPS has to pick up all that need one on the route.  Guess what?  If you want to leave the house to drop the kid at a stop for a particlualr time just drive it to a stop that fits your schedule.  One of my kids was on a circuitous bus route.  Only child at a stop so I would wait with him.  He's get on and ride for 30+ minutes on the scenic route.  The solution was to learn the route and drive him to another stop that picked up 35 minutes after his which was a 10 minute round trip drive for me at the most.  Plus he could wait with 3-4 other kids.  [/quote]

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