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Bus Regulations
• All bus riders must report to the bus ramp ​immediately​ after the dismissal bell.
• Only students riding the bus may be on the bus ramp.
• Students are not allowed to ride any bus other than their
assigned bus. Bus riders may not have another student ride the
bus home with them.
• Any act endangering the safety of private citizens/property will result in immediate dismissal.
• Referrals from bus drivers will be handled according to the published bus discipline rules for James F. Byrnes High School.
• Students are only allowed to be dropped off at their assigned bus stop.
Bus Discipline Code
LEVEL I: Disruptive Conduct
1. Misbehavior at the bus stop/ramp or on the bus (depending on the severity) e.g. horseplay, standing on the bus, etc.
2. Loading/unloading bus at an unauthorized stop without permission.
3. Possessing bottled or canned drinks or food on the bus.
4. Littering on the bus.
5. Standing, walking, or running in the bus
driveway while the bus is in motion. (​Students must remain on the curb until the bus makes a complete stop​)
6. Pushing and running to board the bus.
7. Leaving the bus ramp/stop without
permission or coming to bus ramp/stop late.
1st Offense​: A written warning will be given by school administration and parental contact made.
2nd Offense​: A bus suspension of 3-5 days (depending on severity) will be imposed and parental contact made.
3rd Offense​: A bus suspension of 10 days may be imposed and parental contact made.
4th Offense​: Bus privileges may be denied for the remainder of the school year and parental contact made.​
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