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School Bus Conduct
The safety and welfare of student riders depends on proper behavior and observance of the following rules and regulations. Students who violate the Student rules will be reported to the school principal or designee and their privilege of transportation may be denied. These rules apply to STUDENT ACTIVITY TRIPS as well as regular bus routes to and from school. Students are permitted to ride their assigned school bus only.
1. The DRIVER is in FULL charge of the bus and its passengers and has authority to enforce all the rules. Respect the authority of the driver by obeying promptly and courteously AND following instructions the first time that they are given.
2. BE ON TIME AT THE BUS STOP. The BUS WILL NOT WAIT for those who are tardy. DO NOT run after the bus if you are late. Drivers have been instructed NOT TO STOP for anyone running after a bus.
3. Wait for the bus to come to a COMPLETE halt before trying to board or depart. If you must CROSS THE ROAD, wait for the DRIVER TO SIGNAL you across with their hand when they have determined all traffic has stopped. ALWAYS cross at least ten (10) feet in front of the bus, whether boarding or departing.
4. Promptly board the bus in an orderly manner. After boarding the bus, sit down and remain seated until the bus reaches your stop. IF THE DRIVER ASSIGNS SEATS, students will sit in the seats assigned to them.
5. NO fighting, pushing, tripping, kicking, etc.
6. Students are not allowed to use tobacco, drugs, alcohol, or to light
matches or lighters on the bus.
7. Students should respect the property and privacy of others while at
the bus stop and on the bus.
8. NO loud or boisterous speech, swearing, or shouting in the bus or
out the windows. Rude and abusive language will not be tolerated.
9. DO NOT sit with more than the proper number in one seat.
10. DO NOT extend any part of your body out the bus windows.
11. DO NOT throw anything in or out of the bus window.
12. DO NOT eat or drink on the bus.
13. DO NOT bring sharp objects, alcohol, illegal drugs, tobacco,
firearms, knives, explosive devices, firecrackers, or other
dangerous materials aboard the bus. Such ITEMS WILL BE
CONFISCATED and appropriate discipline will follow.
14. TREAT THE BUS WITH RESPECT. ANY DAMAGES TO THE BUS
WILL BE PAID FOR BY THE STUDENT OR THEIR PARENTS/
GUARDIANS.
15. Keep the aisle clear. Store personal items on your lap or under the
seat.
16. Keep the bus clean. A waste container is provided at the front of the
bus. Use this container when boarding or departing the bus only. 17. USE HANDRAILS when boarding or departing the bus.
18. Students should board and exit the bus at their assigned stop.
Avoid crowding or pushing while boarding or exiting the bus. 19. DO NOT board or exit the bus from the rear emergency door,
unless instructed to do so by the driver.
20. In the morning, students will be discharged ONLY at their regularly
designated school stop. NO student will be allowed to get off at
ANY OTHER PLACE.
21. Students transported to an athletic, academic, or co-curricular
activity will return to the point of departure on the bus.
22. Never do anything that could distract the driver or other students. 23. Students should not play and chase other students or hang onto
school buses.
24. Students should remain cautious at all times when traveling on
or standing near school buses to avoid the possibility of being dragged under the wheels of the bus and seriously injured. Students should never crawl or reach under the wheels of the bus.
25. Enter or exit the bus stop area only when it is safe, cross roads at intersections or crosswalks only when it is safe, and look both ways while crossing. Always assume that cars will not stop for you.
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