STUDENT CONDUCT ON BUSES

Students being transported are under the authority of the bus driver.

Fighting, wrestling or boisterous activity (even playful) is prohibited.

Students will use the emergency door only in case of emergency.

Students will be on time for the bus each morning.

Students will not bring animals, firearms, weapons or other potentially hazardous materials or items on the bus.

Students will remain seated while the bus is in motion.

Students may be assigned seats by the bus driver.

When necessary to cross the road, students will cross in front of the bus or as instructed by the bus driver.

Students will not extend their hands, arms or heads through bus windows.

Students will have written permission to leave the bus other than for home or school.

Students will converse in normal tones; loud or vulgar language is prohibited.

Students will not open or close windows without permission.

Students will keep the bus clean and refrain from damaging it.

Students will be courteous to drivers, fellow pupils and passers-by.

Students who refuse to promptly obey the directions of the driver or refuse to obey regulations may forfeit the privilege to ride on the buses.

Any student willfully disobeying bus driver instructions may be removed from the bus at the discretion of the Director of Transportation and/or the Principal.  A parent or guardian will need to make transportation arrangements for the student until he/she has earned the privilege of bus transportation.