Children should always use a backpack or school bag to carry everything so they will not drop or lose items along the way to school.

Bright colored clothing will make your child more visible to drivers. Attaching a piece of fluorescent or retro-reflective material to their clothing will also enhance their visibility -- especially in the early morning hours in the winter.

Make certain children leave home with enough time to walk to the bus stop and arrive before the bus is due. Students are requested to be at the bus stop five (5) minutes prior to their scheduled pick-up time.

Do not allow your children to play running games or push and shove while at the bus stop. It is extremely dangerous near traffic.

Children should remain 6 feet away from the bus until the driver indicates it is okay to enter. At this distance, children will be able to see the driver and the driver will be able to see them. If your children must cross the street to board the bus, instruct them to wait until the driver signals that it is safe to cross. Students should keep their eyes on the driver when crossing in front of the bus!

Children should be warned to NEVER pick something up if they drop it near the bus. They should tell the bus driver and then follow the driver's instructions to retrieve the item. If a child bends over to pick up something, the bus driver may not be able to see the child who could then be hurt as the driver pulls away from the stop.

Always remind children to look to the RIGHT before they exit the bus. Drivers of other vehicles could try to illegally pass on the right side.

If you wait for your child after school, be certain to wait on the side of the street where your child will be dropped off.

1. Follow directions of the driver the first time they are given.
2. Be courteous and respectful of other persons and property.
3. User appropriate language and tone when speaking.
4. Eating, drinking, tobacco products, and possession of dangerous objects will not be allowed on any bus.
5. Stay seated and keep all body parts and personal belongings inside the bus and out of the aisle.
6. Be on time when meeting the bus.
7. Drivers are not allowed to let a child off at a stop other than his/her own stop without a not of permission from a parent. The student must have the note stamped or signed by school personnel and return it to the driver.

1st Warning: Driver verbally warns the student.

2nd Warning: Student is given an assigned seat and has conference with driver after other students exit the bus.

1st Notice: Conduct Notice is given to the student and Principal. It must be signed by parent and returned to the driver before the student can return to the bus.

2nd Notice: Conduct Notice is given to the student and Principal. It must be signed by parent and returned to the driver before the student can return to the bus. Parent will receive a letter from Transportation notifying them that the receipt of a 3rd Notice could result in suspension from the bus.

3rd Notice: Conduct Notice is given to the student and Principal. Transportation Supervisor will make a recommendation to Principal for suspension of riding privileges (length to be determined by offense). Parent will be contacted by Principal.

Severe Clause: Same as 3rd Notice.