BUS SAFETY RULES -School Rules Apply
The bus driver is charged with the safe transportation of students to and from school and must have the full cooperation of all students on the bus at all times.
Students should be at the designated bus stop at least 5 minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive. Students are to conduct themselves in a safe manner on the bus as well as at the bus stop. It is also important that the student respect the property of citizens living near the bus stop.
Students are not to attempt to board the bus until the bus has come to a complete stop. Students are to enter the bus in an orderly fashion, without pushing or shoving. They are to go to their seats promptly and remain there until arrival at their destination. Students, who must cross the highway after exiting from the bus, will pass in front of the bus, not behind it.
There will be no eating on the school bus.
Do not throw anything out of the bus windows or on the bus floor.
Students are to ride only on the bus routes to which they are assigned and get on and off at their designated bus stop.
Loud talking, laughter, and unnecessary confusion can divert the attention of the driver and could result in a serious accident. Ordinary conversation is encouraged.
Smoking, vulgarity or other improper conduct will not be permitted on the bus.
The bus driver and/or the Dean may assign seats to students, if necessary.
All students are to remain seated while the bus is in motion.
Refrain from pushing, shoving, and wrestling on the bus or at the loading areas.
No running between the buses.
Harassment of any kind may result in loss of bus privilege.
CONSEQUENCES FOR MISBEHAVIOR ON BUS OR AT BUS STOPS - School Rules Apply
Warning/detention
Loss of bus privilege -- 1 day
Loss of bus privilege -- 5-10 days
Removal from the bus, conference with parents, the transportation director, and the Dean
For serious misbehavior:
Steps 1 and 2 may be bypassed. If an incident takes place on the afternoon run, the driver may return to school and have the student removed from the bus. Parents will be responsible for immediate pick-up.