1. have their child abide by the attendance requirements as per the Student Code of Conduct; 2. make certain their child attends school regularly; and 3. provide written documentation for the reasons for any absence.
SCHOOL BUS AND TRANSPORTATION SAFETY The bus is an extension of the school day. The student Code of Conduct remains in effect any time a student is on a school bus, including but not limited to the assigned bus to and from the school, activity buses, sports buses, field trip buses, etc. These rules apply to all modes of transportation provided by the District.
Bus and District Transportation Privilege Riding the school bus and other means of transportation provided by the District are privileges for each student. If the following rules and regulations are not followed, the student may no longer be given the opportunity or privilege to ride the bus. If this privilege to ride a bus is suspended or revoked, the parent/guardian will be responsible for transporting their child to and from school.
School Bus Safety Rules During grades Pre-K to 3rd the Bus Safety Rules will be presented to all students in the District, including walkers. The purpose of these presentations is to ensure students are aware of the bus safety rules, safe procedures while entering and exiting the school bus, and Safe Street crossing techniques, etc. 1. Listen to the bus driver/bus aid and follow directions 2. Stay seated (back-to-back; bottom-to-bottom; book bag on your lap) 3. No eating or drinking 4. No horseplay -keep your hands and feet to yourself 5. All body parts belong inside the bus-hands, head, hair, feet, etc. 6. Talk quietly-no shouting, screaming, loud noises, etc. 7. Do not throw objects inside, out of the bus or around-keep everything inside your book bag 8. Do not touch emergency equipment-back and side door, windows, roof hatches, first aid and body fluid kits, 2 way radios, etc. Along with the Bus Safety Rules, the following regulations will assist with safety, prompt arrivals and departures of buses, and promoting positive attitudes on the part of students. Violations of these regulations may result in disciplinary actions. 1. Students must ride their assigned bus to and from their assigned stop. Switching buses for any reason is strictly prohibited. 2. Students should be present and visible at their assigned stop 10 minutes before the assigned bus stop time. A bus will not be dispatched to pick up students who were not present in advance. 3. Students are not to leave the bus without the driver’s permission, except on arrival at their regular bus stop or at school. 4. Students should help keep the bus clean, sanitary and orderly. They must not damage or destroy bus seats or equipment. 5. The bus windows should not be opened without permission from the driver. 6. Students are not permitted to smoke while on the bus. 23
