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School Bus Rules
Previous To Loading: (On the road and at school)
- Be careful in approaching bus stops.
- Be on time at the designated school bus stops to help keep the bus on schedule.
- Stay off the road at all times while watiting for the bus. Bus riders shall conduct themselves in a safe manner while waiting.
- Bus riders are not permitted to move toward the bus loading zone until the bus comes to a complete stop.
- Wait until the bus comes to a complete stop before attemping to enter.
While on the Bus:
- Keep hands and head inside the bus at all times.
- Assist in keeping the bus safe and sanitary at all times.
- Remember that loud talking and laughing or unnecessary confusion diverts the driver's attention and may result in a serious accident.
- Treat bus equipment as you would valuable furniture in your own home. Damages to any bus must be paid for by offenders.
- Bus riders should never tamper with bus equipment.
- Leave no books, lunches, or other articles on the bus.
- Keep books, packages, coats, and other objects out of the aisles.
- Help look after the safety and comfort of small children.
- Do not throw anything out of the bus window.
- Bus riders are not permitted to leave their seats while bus is in motion.
- Horse play is not permitted around or on the bus.
- Bus riders are expected to be courteous to fellow pupils, bus drivers and assistants.
- In case of road emergency, children are to remain in the bus.
After Leaving the Bus:
- Cross the road, when necessary, at least ten feet in front of the bus after getting off but only after looking at driver and receiving a signal to cross the road.
- Help look after the safety and comfort of small children.
- Be alert to the danger signal from the driver.
Extra-Curricular Trips:
- The above rules and regulations will apply to any trip under school sponsorship.
- Pupils shall respect the wishes of a competent chaperone appointed by the school.
- Students who willfully disobey bus rider rules will not be permitted to represent the school in activities.
Bus Misconduct:
Failure to obey bus rider rules of conduct may cause a revocation of bus riding privileges for a period of time deemed necessary by the principal(s) in addition to other possible disciplinary action. Bus misbehavior is a very serious offense as it affects the safety of the driver and all other students on the bus.