Transportation

The following directions are offered so that children and parents know precisely what is expected in the way of proper student conduct related to the use of school buses. Parents are asked to review the directions with their children to help the school district insure safe and pleasant school experiences for resident pupils.

Failure to Comply with these Directions May Result in the Suspension of a Child's Bus Privileges.

 Pupils are to arrive at their bus stop approximately ten (10) minutes before the bus is due.

1. All Pupils on a school bus are under the authority of its driver and are required to follow the driver’s instructions.
2. Complete order must be maintained within the bus at all times so that the driver is not distracted from the primary duty of safely operating the vehicle.
3. A pupil’s misconduct will be reported by the driver to the building principal, which could result in the suspension of a child’s bus privileges or other disciplinary action.
4. Pupils are to use only their regular bus and established stop location unless they have a written request by their parent and the permission of the school principal, or the principal’s designee, to do otherwise.
5. Pupils are never to walk along the side of the bus when either approaching or leaving the bus. They are always to remain completely clear of the bus.
6. Pupils approaching the bus from the opposite side of the road are not to cross over until the bus has come to a complete stop. When the driver signals them, they are to cross in front of the bus.
7. Once on the bus, pupils are to seat themselves quickly and to remain seated until the bus comes to a complete stop.
8. No one may hold a seat open for another student.
9. No part of a pupil’s body or belonging is ever to be extended out of the window.
10. Objects may not be thrown on, from or at the bus.
11. Pupils are to help keep the bus clean and free of any damage.
12. Pupils are expected to be reasonably quiet, polite and courteous in their speech and behavior with the driver and other pupils on the bus and with their neighbors at the bus stop.
13. Unacceptable behavior included shouting and screaming, name-calling, pushing and shoving, piking, hitting, fighting, spitting, abusive language and any other behavior generally deemed to be disruptive, impolite and discourteous.
14. The consumption of food or beverages, as well as smoking/vaping is strictly prohibited.

Students are required to conduct themselves in the bus in a manner consistent with established standards for classroom behavior. Excessive noises, pushing, shoving and fighting will not be tolerated.

• Arrive 10 minutes early to the bus stop
• Wear bright clothes so you can be seen
• Wait for the bus in an orderly manner, being respectful of private property
• Wait until the bus comes to a complete stop before boarding the bus
• Board the bus in an orderly fashion. Do not push or shove
• Go to your assigned seat, stay seated for the entire ride, changing seats is not permitted and talk softly
• Keep your hands and head inside the bus at all times. Do not throw objects around on the bus or out the window
• Take your seat quickly and orderly
• Keep aisle clear
• Cell phone use is not permitted on the bus
• Eating and drinking is not permitted on the bus
• All baggage/band instruments must be able to sit in the students lap, students must be able to hold the baggage at all times. NO band instruments larger than a trombone will be allowed on the bus route. (French horns and larger instruments can become flying projectiles)
• Keep the bus clean
• Skateboards and balloons are not permitted on the bus
• Foul language is not permitted on the bus
• Parents are not permitted on the school bus at any time, other than for field trips chaperones starting at the school
• Bullying and fighting is not allowed on the bus
• Homework in not to be done on the school bus. Keep all pens and pencils away
• Always keep your hands to yourself, do not touch other passengers
• Listen to your bus driver and follow instructions
• Keep aisle clear of instruments, book bags and lunch boxes
• Remain quiet at railroad crossings and intersections
• Double check before getting off the bus that you have all your belongings (lunch box, books, etc.)
• Get off the bus only at your designated bus stop
• Get out of the road quickly
• Cross the road only when necessary, to cross the road walk at least 10 feet in front of the bus, make eye contact with the driver, and wait for the driver to give you the signal to cross
• Look both ways yourself crossing, walk quickly to the other side of the road
• Do not walk back to the bus unless signaled by the driver
• Go straight home by a pre-determined route (Discuss with your parent or guardian)
• Do not mark, cut or scratch any part of the bus. The person(s) responsible will pay the cost of vandalism or any damage to the bus
• Students should only use emergency exits during a supervised drill or an actual emergency
• Students will never attempt to sit in the driver’s seat or operate the door or other driver controls except in case of extreme emergencies
• Students shall face forward for the duration of the trip, and shall keep their feet on the floor in front of them and out of the bus aisle
• Accidents or Emergencies:
  • Follow the driver's instructions
  • If you must leave the bus, stay in a group
    • The students nearest the door will open the door and hold it open
    • Leave the bus in a single file line as quietly as possible. Evacuation will start with the seat closest to the door
    • Once outside the bus, follow the driver's instructions completely

Extracurricular Trips 

1. Bus rider rules apply to all school-sponsored events
2. Discipline will be the responsibility of the building principal and the trip sponsor
3. The bus shall return clean when returning from the trip