DeMatha Catholic High School

Transportation Services

School:                                                                      

4313 Madison Street,                                                          Parent Volunteer:

Hyattsville, MD 20781-1692                                               Tony DeStefano

E-mail: mailto:transpoprtation@dematha.org                               Or AssocConsulting@aol.com

Phone: 240-764-2200                                                                                                       Office Phone: 410-257-2217    

Fax: 240-764-2275                                                                                 Fax: 410-257-2245

                                   

September 4, 2007 

UPDATED DATA

 

Dear School Bus Riders:

 

NOTICE:  THE ATTACHED SCHEDULES are for 2007-2008

 

Bus Transportation began on MONDAY AUGUST 27, 2007

These sheets reflect changes as of the date above.

 

 

The bus routes for this year started in the Annapolis/Bowie, Dunkirk/Upper Marlboro, Waldorf/Ft. Washington and Montgomery County areas. 

 

As of this date the Montgomery County Route is discontinued due to an insufficient number of riders.  The Metro Pick-up and Drop-off will still take place

 

Schedules/pick-up locations have been identified and we tried to accommodate all of the students who completed the attached form and returned it to the DeMatha HS Business Office with the required deposit. 

 

The route costs are:

  • Annapolis $1,800 (deposit $100)
  • Dunkirk $1,800 (deposit $100)
  • Montgomery Cty $1,800 (deposit $100) (Discontinued)
  • Waldorf/Ft Washington $1900 (deposit $100)

Fuel costs continue to escalate and we were forced to keep pace with the new fuel costs therefore, our basic fee increases reflect those increases.   We do not anticipate further adjustments however if fuel prices do not stabilize soon it may be necessary to assess an additional fuel surcharge.  

 

DeMatha Transportation also provides limited transportation to Elizabeth Seton High School. Seton HS riders help DeMatha maintain affordable transportation costs for both schools. 

 

Bus transportation costs will NOT be billed with the FACTS payment plan; costs will be billed separately for the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th quarters.  Payments for the bus must be made prior to the beginning of each quarter.  The school cannot and will not prorate the cost for one-way riders or missed rides. 

 

Bus start times are established with sufficient time for the bus to arrive at school at least 10 to 15 minutes prior to the start of classes, and departure is 20 minutes after the last bell.  Each bus driver will be able to notify the schools if a traffic problem delays the bus arrival.  The drivers will have an attendance roster. 

 

On occasion students may choose not to return on the bus in the afternoon due to after-school activities. Students are encouraged to keep the bus driver informed of their intentions so they do not cause unnecessary delays. Please be prompt and considerate of the other bus riders.

 

 Bus services includes a morning trip and a return trip on mid-term and final exam dates.  The DeMatha School Calendar is used for bus schedules and DeMatha HS will decide the late starts and early dismissals.  Routing information will be determined after the sign-up period has con clued and it will be distributed to everyone upon return of the initial deposit form. We prefer contacts be made by e-mail as a quick and easy method to reach everyone in a very short period of time.  Transportation information is also available on the DeMatha.Org website, look for links to transportation.

 

In general, all routes and pick-up points are being established to accommodate those students who respond by the above date.  Pickup locations are typically at centralized points to facilitate a quick and safe collection of students without delaying traffic.  Afternoon drop offs will also be worked out for quick and safe locations, generally in the same vicinity as the morning pickups.  We cannot provide “door to door” service due to timing and traffic patterns especially during morning rush hour periods.  In the past centrally located pick-up and drop-off points have worked out very well.

 

Typical route alignments are listed below. The goal is to have safe locations for the school bus to load and unload, and to use areas where shelter from bad weather is available.

 

Annapolis/Bowie Route $1,800 Deposit $100

Starts at Annapolis Harbor Center area of Annapolis with stops at/near Route 424/50, at Harbour Way at Route 301, at/near Route 450/3, at/near Route 450/197, at/near Route 450/193 and then on to the school.

 

Dunkirk Area Route $1,800 Deposit $100

Departs Jesus the Good Shepherd Church at approximately 6:15am and travels Route 4 thru Upper Marlboro onto Route 725 to Route 202 with 2-4 stops to accommodate riders on/off Route 202 and then to the School.

 

Montgomery County Route $1,800 Deposit $100  

Departs St Mary’s Church Rockville, stops at Shrine of St. Jude, Rockville, stops at St. Catherine LaBoure, Wheaton, stops at St. Andrew the Apostle, Silver Spring, stops at St. John the Evangelist, Silver Spring, stops at St. Bernadette, Silver Spring, makes stop at Prince George’s Plaza Metro and ends at DeMatha. (Discontinued for 07-08, Maybe re-established if sufficient riders sign-up)
 

Waldorf/Ft. Washington Route $1,900 Deposit $100

Departs White Plains/St. Charles area of Route 5, and will travel to Route 210 via Berry Road, travel will continue north on Route 210 to right on Palmer Rd to Allentown Rd, past Andrews AFB Route 4 to Route 295 to the School.

 

 

Participation Form requires a deposit

And it must be sent directly to DeMatha

 

If you have questions please contact Tony DeStefano at any of the following e-mail addresses or numbers: DeMatha High School e-mail, transportation@dematha.org (preferred) or personal e-mail, AssocConsulting@aol.com, if necessary contact me by phone at my office, 410-257-2217.

 

Forms and deposits should be returned to the school at the above address as quickly as possible.  Thank you in advance for your participation.

 

Return in the form below with the Deposit by Immediately

 

_______Annapolis/Harbor Center/Davidsonville/Crofton-Bowie/Mitchellville/Lanham-Landover (Deposit $100)

_______Dunkirk (Jesus the Good Shepherd Church) Upper Marlboro-Route 202 Corridor/Kettering (Deposit $100)

_______Waldorf (St. Charles) Ft. Washington/Temple Hills/Clinton/Camp Springs (Deposit $100)

 

PLEASE PRINT ---   PLEASE PRINT --- PLEASE PRINT

 

Student Name:                                               2007 - 2008 Grade _______

Address:  __________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip: _____________________________________________________

Home Phone: ______________Fax: ________________ Cell: ______________

 E-Mail at Home: ___________________________________________________

Fathers Name:  _____________________ Father’s E-mail:  _________________ 

Fathers Work Phone: _______________    Cell: _________________

Mothers Name: __________________Mother’s E-mail ___________________ 

Mothers Work Phone: _______________   Cell: ___________________

Please indicate major highway intersections/shopping centers nearest to your house and or requested morning and afternoon pick-up/drop-off.

______________________________________________________________________________________

 

Deposit Amount: _________________________      Check/Money Order #: ________________________

 

Make Checks Payable to:       DeMatha Catholic High School

 Mail form and check to:         DeMatha Catholic High School, Transportation Services

4313 Madison Street,

Hyattsville, MD 20781-1692

 

School Fax: 240-764-2275 

Mr. DeStefano Fax: 410-257-2245

DeMatha Catholic High School

Bus Transportation Routes and Schedules

& General Information

August 30, 2007

 

Each rider should plan to arrive at their designated pick-up point at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled time in case traffic is lighter than usual.

 

Bus routes utilize centralized and safe locations for morning pick-ups’ and centralized drop-off points for afternoon return trips.

 

Buses will depart the school 20 minutes after the last bell and they will operate on the DeMatha Catholic High School Calendar and Schedule of Classes. (DeMatha School Calendar is available on the DeMatha.org web site and is updated with bulletins from the school.)

 

Bus start times have been established with sufficient time for the bus to arrive at school at least 10 to 15 minutes prior to the start of classes, and they will depart 20 minutes after the last bell.  Each bus driver is equipped with communication devices and the school attendance office will be notified if a traffic problem will delay the bus arrival.  If the Bus is late, students should get an “excused late pass” from the Attendance Office prior to entering their Homeroom.

 

Each driver has a roster and attendance will be taken in the morning and afternoon.  On occasion students may choose not to return on the bus in the afternoon due to after-school activities. Students are encouraged to keep the bus driver informed of their intentions so they do not cause un-necessary delays in the morning or the afternoon. Please be prompt and considerate of the other bus riders.

 

Bus Transportation is provided by DeMatha Catholic High School through a Contract with a private vendor and is an extension of the DeMatha (and Seton) school day.  Each of the School’s have established Code(s) of Conduct and the “Code”extends to the School Bus.  Proper behavior begins at the start of the route and continues until departure.  Infractions of School Policy(s) will be reported to the school and may result in disciplinary action by the school.  The School Bus Driver’s have a dual responsibility, 1) to operate the Bus in a safe manner, and 2) to report infractions to the school.  Please respect them as you would school faculty. If a student is disciplined for an infraction the parents shall be responsible for payment of all fees for transportation services and no refund will be given.  Thank you for your cooperation.

 

The cost for Bus Transportation is shown on page one and requires a deposit of $100 with quarterly balances payable at the beginning of each quarter (a separate transporation bill will be sent by the school). Transportation costs are not included in the FACT’s payment plan. 

If you have not signed up and sent in a deposit there is still time to register, forms are available at http://www.dematha.org/

  or by e-mail request to transportation@dematha.org.

 As of 8/30/07

DeMatha Catholic High School

Annapolis - Bowie

Morning Pick-up Schedule/

Bus Transportation Route

 

Each rider should plan to arrive at their designated pick-up point at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled time in case traffic is lighter than usual.

 

6:05 am           Starts at Annapolis Harbor Center at Friday’s Restaurant

 

6:15 am           Stop at Davidsonville Park and Ride – Route 424 & Route 50

Near the North Bus Shelter

 

6:25 am            Stops at Applebee’s (West side of Route 301 across from Lowe’s)

                       

6:30 am            Stop at Route 450/Race Track Rd (McDonalds)

6:35 am            Leaves Route 450/Race Track Rd (McDonalds)

 

6:40 am            Stop at Greenville Lane

 

6:50 am            Stops at Shopping Center at Glen Dale Rd and Route 450 (Super Fresh)

 

            Stops at Route 450 and Forbes Blvd.

 

6:55 am           Stop at St Mathias on Route 450 (9473 Annapolis Rd)

 

7:05 am            Stop on Route 450 at the Bus Shelter across from St. Mary’s Church/School

 

7:10 am           Stop at Seton Catholic High School (Bladensburg) May interchange this stop with DeMatha depending on time

 

7:20 am           Arrive at DeMatha Catholic High School

 

These times reflect heavy traffic periods as experienced during the majority of the school year. 


 

As of 8/30/07

 

DeMatha Catholic High School

Annapolis - Bowie

Afternoon Schedule/

Bus Transportation Route

 

3:05 pm           Departs DeMatha Catholic High School

 

3:15 pm            Departs Seton High School (If Riders on Bus)

 

3:20 pm           Stop at St. Mary’s Church/School on Route 450 (If Needed)

 

3:25 pm            Stop at St. Mathias on Route 450 (9473 Annapolis Rd)

 

3:25 pm            Stops at Route 450 and Forbes Blvd.

 

3:25 pm           Stops at Shopping Center at Glen Dale Rd and Route 450

                       

3:30 pm           Stop at Fairview Farms on Route 450

 

3:35 pm           Stop at Greenville Lane on Route 450

 

3:35 pm           Stop at Bowie Library on Route 450

 

3:40 pm           Stop at Route 450/Race Track Rd (McDonalds)

 

3:45 pm           Stops on Route 197 at Mitchellville Rd

 

3:50 pm           Stop at Davidsonville Park and Ride – Route 424 & Route 50

   

4:00 pm           Stop at Church of Christ on Route 2 (South of Admiral Cochrane Dr.)

           

 

All stops must be approved by the Bus Operator and the School Transportation manager.  Stops on the route may be added with the concurrence of the driver and the company operator if they do not require additional mileage to the overall route timing and distance as approved in the contract for services.

 

 

   As of 8/30/07

DeMatha Catholic High School

Dunkirk – Upper Marlboro

Morning Pick-up Schedule/

Bus Transportation Route

 

Each rider should plan to arrive at their designated pick-up point at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled time in case traffic is lighter than usual.

 

 

6:10 am           Starts at Jesus the Good Shepherd Church (Mt. Harmony Rd)

6:15 am           Departs Jesus the Good Shepherd Church (Mt. Harmony Rd)

 

6:25 am           Stop at Countryside Deli  (North of Route 258 prior to Route 4 Ramp)

 

6:30 am           Stop at 7-11 on Route 725 at Route 301 (MetroBus Stop/Shelter),

 

6:35 am           Stop at St. Mary’s School on Route 202 (Back Parking Lot) (If needed)

                        Continue on Route 202, turn Right on Black Swan Dr

 

6:40 am           Stop at Water Fowl Way on Black Swan Dr

                        Turn Left on Water Fowl Way

                        Turn Right on Rte 193 (Watkins Park Rd)

 

6:41am             Stop at Keverton Dr (opposite Watkins Park Entrance)

Continue on Route 193 to Route 214

 

6:43am           Stop at Shopping Center Route 193 (Kettering Safeway) at Route 214

turn Left on to Route 214 - Continue on Route 214 to Kettering Dr

 

                        Continue on Rte 214 to Rte 202

  

          Turn Right onto Route 202

 

6:55 am           Stop at St. Joseph’s Church (before the beltway)

 

7:10 am           Stop at Seton Catholic High School (Bladensburg)

 

7:20am             Stops at DeMatha Auxiliary Parking Lot next to MacGruder Park 

 

7:30 am           Arrive at DeMatha Catholic High School

 

 

These times reflect heavy traffic periods as experienced during the majority of the school year. 


 

As of 8/30/07

DeMatha Catholic High School

Dunkirk – Upper Marlboro

Afternoon Schedule/

Bus Transportation Route

 

The bus departs the school 20 minutes after the last bell and operates on the DeMatha Catholic High School Calendar and Schedule of Classes.

 

 

3:05 pm            Departs DeMatha Catholic High School

 

3:10 pm            Stops at DeMatha Auxiliary Parking Lot Next to MacGruder Park

 

3:20 pm            Stop at Seton High School (Unless there are no Seton Riders)

 

3:30 pm            Stop at 9400 Pepercorn Place (off Route 202 and Return to Route 202)

                        Continue on Rte 202 to Rte 214 East

                         Left at Southlake

 

3:35pm              Stop at Swimming Pool on Southlake Dr

                         Continue on Rte 214 to Right into Safeway Shopping Center at Rte 193

 

3:40 pm           Stop at Shopping Center Route on 193 (Safeway) at Route 214

                        Continue on Rte 193

 

3:45 pm           Stop at Winona Dr

Continue on Route 193, Left on Waterfowl Way

 

3:48 pm            Stop at Water Fowl Way and Black Swan Dr

Continue on Black Swan to Left on Rte 202, 

Continue on Route 202 to Right on Route 725 Past St. Mary’s Church

 

3:55 pm           Stop at Library on Main Street  - Left on Water Street to Route 4

 

4:10 pm           Stop at Twin Shields Dr  on Rte 260 (If Requested)

 

4:15 pm           Stop at Dunkirk Shopping Center (GYM & Safeway) (If Requested)

 

4:20 pm           Left at Mt Harmony Rd - Stop at Jesus the Good Shepherd Church

 

 

All stops must be approved by the Bus Operator and the School Transportation manager.  Stops on the route may be added with the concurrence of the driver and the company operator if they do not require additional mileage to the overall route causing additional timing or distance as approved in the contract for services.

 

 

 

 

As of 8/30/07

DeMatha Catholic High School

MONTGOMERY COUNTY

Morning Pick-up Schedule/

Bus Transportation Route

 

Sample Route Not in Service for 2007-2008

Each rider should plan to arrive at their designated pick-up point at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled time in case traffic is lighter than usual.

 

6:05 am           Starts at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 520 Viers Mill Rd, Rockville, MD 20852 In the Church Parking Lot (front of Church)

 

6:10 am           Stop at Shrine of St. Jude, 12701 Viers Mill Rd, Rockville, MD

In the Church Parking Lot (front of Church)

 

6:22 am           Stop at St. Catherine LaBoure, 11801 Claridge Rd, Wheaton, MD

 In the Church Parking Lot (front of Church)

 

6:34 am           Stop at St. Andrew the Apostle, 11600 Kemp Mill Rd, Silver Spring, MD In the Church Parking Lot (front of Church)

 

6:45 am           Stop at St. John the Evangelist, 10103 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD

In the Church Parking Lot at 10201 Georgia Ave

 

6:55 am           Stop at St. Bernadette, 72 University Blvd. E., Silver Spring, MD 

In the Church Parking Lot (front of Church)

 

7:12 am           Stop at Metro – Prince George’s Plaza

7:27 AM         Departs Metro – Prince George’s Plaza

 

7:35 am          Arrive at DeMatha Catholic High School

 

 

These times reflect heavy traffic periods as experienced during the majority of the school year. 


 

 

As of 8/30/07

DeMatha Catholic High School

MONTGOMERY COUNTY

 

Afternoon Schedule/

Bus Transportation Route

 Sample Route Not in Service for 2007-2008

 

The bus departs the school 20 minutes after the last bell and operates on the DeMatha Catholic High School Calendar and Schedule of Classes.

 

 

3:05 pm          Departs DeMatha Catholic High School

 

3:15 pm          Stop at Metro – Prince George’s Plaza

 

3:35 pm          Stop at St. Bernadette, 72 University Blvd. E., Silver Spring, MD 

In the Church Parking Lot

 

3:45 pm          Stop at St. John the Evangelist, 10103 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD

In the Church Parking Lot at 10201 Georgia Ave

 

3:55 pm          Stop at St. Andrew the Apostle, 11600 Kemp Mill Rd, Silver Spring, MD  In the Church Parking Lot

 

4:10 pm          Stop at St. Catherine LaBoure, 11801 Claridge Rd, Wheaton, MD

 In the Church Parking Lot

 

4:20 pm          Stop at Shrine of St. Jude, 12701 Viers Mill Rd, Rockville, MD

In the Church Parking Lot

 

4:30 pm          Ends at St. Mary’s Catholic Church  520 Viers Mill Rd, Rockville, MD

In the Church Parking Lot

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All stops must be approved by the Bus Operator and the School Transportation manager.  Stops on the route may be added with the concurrence of the driver and the company operator if they do not require additional mileage to the overall route timing and distance as approved in the contract for services.

 

 

 

As of 8/30/07

DeMatha Catholic High School

Waldorf – Ft. Washington

Morning Pick-up Schedule/

Bus Transportation Route

 

Each rider should plan to arrive at their designated pick-up point at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled time in case traffic is lighter than usual.

 

6:00 am          STARTS on Route 373  east side of Route 210

on the shopping center service rd

 

6:05 am          Pick-up at World Gym in the parking lot off Route 210 at Old Fort Rd

                       

Right on Old Fort Rd and turn left  continue Old Forte Rd

6:15 am            Stop at Old Forte Rd & Jomar Dr    Right on Old Palmer Rd, Continue on Old Palmer to 1 Block Before Palmer Rd

6:20 am            Stops at on Old Palmer Rd at Lynn Allen Dr (within sight of Palmer Rd)

                        Turns onto Palmer Rd and Continues on Palmer Rd

 

6:25 am                Stop at Padgett’s Corner Shopping Center (Temple Hills Rd & Allentown Rd) in front of the CVS Store

6:35am            Stop at Dunkin Donuts on Allentown Rd Proceed on Allentown Rd across Route 5, turn Left to Suitland Rd

6:45 am           Stop at the the Carry-out 2-3 Blocks from the Mc Donald’s across from the John’s Lane Continue on Suitland Rd (If Needed)

6:48 am           Stop on Suitland Rd at Regency Parkway (Metro Bus Shelter)                        Right on Silver Hill Rd, Left on Marlboro Pike, Veer Right onto Benning Rd, Right on 44th Street, Left on Burroughs

6:55 am            Stop at Chevron Station at the corner of Burroughs and Minnesota Ave Right onto Kennilworth Ave, North, Right onto Route 450

Bus Company/Operator may choose any number of Routes to DeMatha via  Route 295 North as based on traffic considerations at the time of travel.

7:20 am          Arrival at Seton Catholic High School stops may be interchanged according to timing and traffic considerations.

7:30 am          Arrival at DeMatha Catholic High School

As of 8/30/07

DeMatha Catholic High School

Waldorf – Ft. Washington

Afternoon Schedule & Route

 

Departs DeMatha      20 Minutes after the last bell (at 3:05pm from Front of School)

                                                               

Pick-up at Seton         30 Minutes after the last bell at DeMatha (usually 3:15-3:20pm)

Route 295 South to Route 4 towards Upper Marlboro

 

3:20 pm                   Stop at Corner of Minnesota Ave and Burroughs Ave Right on 44th Street, Left onto Benning Rd. Left on Marlboro Pike. Right on Silver Hill Rd Left on Rte 4.

                               

3:35 pm                   Stop on Route 4 at Walters Lane

Continue on Route 4 to Right on Dower House Rd 

                                               

3:40 pm                   Stop at Hallam Rd on Dower House Rd                            

Continue on Dower House Rd to Right on Woodyard Rd

Continue on Woodyard Rd cross Route 5, Cross Old Branch

Turn Right at Clinton St (just before Clinton Firehouse to St John’s Church)

 

3:45 pm                   Stop at St John’s Church

                                Get back on Piscataway Rd  and Continue to the Library at 9400 Piscataway Rd

 

3:47 pm                   Stop at Library on 9400 Piscataway Rd

Right on Temple Hills Rd, to Padgetts Corner

 

3:55 pm                   Stop at Padgetts Corner          

                                Continue on Temple Hills Road

                                               

4:00 pm                   Stop at Henderson Rd

Continue on Temple Hill Rd. to Fisher Rd

Right on Brinkley Rd, to St Barnabas Rd Left at Bock Rd

                                                               

4:10 pm                Stop at Haverhill St on Bock Rd

Continue Bock Rd to Right at Tucker Rd. Bear left to Palmer Rd

Continue Palmer Rd Cross Rte 210 to Left on Livingston Rd. Right on Oxon Hill Rd, Left on Fort Foote Rd South. Go to Left on Traverse Way. Left on Eagle Head Place

                                               

4:15 pm                Stop at 116 Eagle Head Place

Right on Traverse Way. Right on Fort Foote Rd. Right on Oxon Hill Rd to crossover Route 210 to Old Forte Rd. Turn Left on Allentown Rd. Left on Caltor Lane. Right on Polling Ave

                                                               

4:19 pm                Stop at 1707 Polling Ave

Continue on Polling Ave to Left at Allentown Rd Continue on Allentown to Join Old Fort Rd. Right on Aragona Blvd

 

4:25 pm                   Stop at John Paul Jones Ave On Aragona Blvd.

Continue Aragona Blvd, Continue ½ around Circle to Rte 210 Service Rd. Turn Right at Service Rd for Rte 210 North. Continue on Service Rd North Cross Rte 210 at Ft. Washington, Continue on Ft Washington Rd to Right on Autumnwood Lane 

 

4:25 pm                   Stop on Autumnwood after 11975 and before Sero Estates Dr  on Autumnwood Dr.

                                Continue on Autumnwood to Left at Swan Creek Rd to Route 210 Right

 

4:30 pm                   Stop at Park and Ride for Library Drop-Off.      End of Route