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 to 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 offices to get off at a stop other than your own
Know your school policies and rules—they apply on the bus, too
DATE ADOPTED: JULY 1, 2003