STUDENT CONDUCT ON BUSES

The privilege of riding the bus is based on a student’s behavior. Drivers are authorized to enforce the following guidelines and to make suggestions in line with good citizenship. Since bus travel is under the jurisdiction of the school, all policies regarding student behavior apply. Violators will receive bus conduct reports and may be prohibited from bus travel.

Chaperones on an extra-curricular activity bus trip shall assist the driver in student control.

BE RESPECTFUL:
    Be courteous
    Give others their space
    Wait your turn in line
    Use appropriate language
    Use appropriate voice volume
    Respond appropriately to adult directions
BE RESPONSIBLE:
    Meet your bus on time
    Go quickly to a seat and remain seated while the bus is in motion
    Keep your belongings with you and out of the aisle
    Keep the bus clean and unmarked—you pay for damage you cause
    Follow safe bus travel procedures
HANDS AND FEET TO SELF:
    Leave all bus equipment alone including the windows and doors
    Respect the space of the other students
    No pushing, shoving, scuffling, fighting, tripping or throwing things
    No rowdiness
    No lewd gestures
FOLLOW DIRECTIONS:
    Listen to adults and do as you are asked
    Cross in front of the bus at the driver’s direction
    Use safety rules on the sidewalks/highways
    Food and drink are allowed with the driver’s permission
    Put all trash in the container provided when you leave the bus
BE THERE—BE READY
    Don’t approach the bus or run near the bus when it is moving
    Keep conversations with the drivers to a minimum—they have to concentrate
    Bring written permission from the office to get off at a stop other than your own
    Know your school policies and rules—they apply on the bus, too

DATE ADOPTED: September 3, 2003