Bus Transportation Rules
- Follow your bus driver’s directions and observe all bus transportation rules.
- Be ready to board the bus when it arrives.
- Always stand a safe distance from the road when awaiting your bus.
- When approaching or leaving your bus, if you must cross the road, always cross in front of the bus where the driver can see you.
- The bus driver has the right to assign seats.
- Please remain seated while the bus is moving. Do not change seats without the permission of the driver.
- Be courteous. Treat other students and the driver as you would like to be treated
- Violence or destruction of property is prohibited.
- Riders listening to radios or Walkman must use earphones.
- Help the driver keep the bus clean by not littering.
- Keep your arms and head inside the open windows at all times.
- Keep the aisles clear of book bags or clothing.
- Avoid horseplay or excessive noise that can distract the driver.
- Leave the emergency exits unblocked and accessible. Use them only in emergencies.
- Do not distract the driver in any way. If you have a problem, please talk to the driver at the end of the morning route.
- Sodas and drinks are not to be taken on the regular routes.
- The driver will report violation of bus riding rules to the building principals. These violations will result in disciplinary measures and loss of bus riding privileges.
First Violation: Warning and Parent Contact
Second Violation: Warning, Detention, and Parent Contact
Third Violation: Three-Day Suspension from Bus and Letter to Parents
Fourth Violation: Month-long suspension from the Bus and Letter to Parents
Fifth Violation: Expulsion from the Bus and Letter to Parents
Any violation constituting extreme behavior can result in more severe consequences on a first offense as deemed appropriate by the principal. Consequences can be up to and including expulsion from the bus and/or additional school disciplinary actions.
