REGULATIONS GOVERNING STUDENTS RIDING SCHOOL BUSES 

Our goal is SCHOOL SAFETY. The bus driver is given authority to control students on the bus and is required to report to Brown Bus any behavior that endangers the safe operation of the bus. Please help us with our safety program by talking to your student about proper school bus behavior and safety.  Please call Brown Bus at 455-2532 if you have questions about bus rules.  

The bus company and the school principal are authorized to refuse service to students if disruptive behavior does not stop. Generally, suspension is a result of a third citation. 

BUS SAFETY RULES 

S Swearing or obscene language is not acceptable. 

A Always remain seated. 

F Follow driver’s directions the first time. 

E Everyone will be held responsible for their actions. 

T Treat equipment and others with respect. 

Y You must keep your hands to yourself and inside of the bus.

ACTIVITY/FIELD TRIP BUS RIDING REQUIREMENTS 

Ridgevue High School expects all students to ride the activity bus or field trip bus both to and from the site of  the activity. The reasons for this are: 

1. Team unity 

2. Safety and care of the students 

Students may ride home with their own parents from the site provided that: 

a. The parent picks up the student in the presence of the coach, activity advisor or teacher in charge at the site. 

b. The parent signs for custody of the student at that point. 

Students may ride home with the parent of another student provided that: 

a. The parents of the student in question must complete the “Vallivue School District – Parent Consent to Private Transportation” form at least 24 hours prior to the event. This  form must be turned in to the activity’s director, coach, advisor or teacher in charge of the trip. 

b. The parent named in the permission slip picks up the student in the presence of the coach, activity advisor, or teacher in charge at the site. 

c. The parent signs for custody of the student at that point. 

Students must in all cases ride the bus to the activity site. If there is an urgent need for an exception to this, the parents must contact the school administration at least one (1) day in advance and complete the Vallivue School District – Parental Consent to Private Transportation” form. An administrator will consult with the parents and the coach, advisor, or teacher of trip and decide upon whether to grant the exception.