Students are responsible to the principal for conduct on the bus. Some of the buses are monitored by videotape, which may be reviewed by the driver and principal.

Riding a school bus is a privilege.

With this privilege comes responsibilities as stated below:

1. A student is responsible for compensation for any damage to school buses.

2. Loading: the student shall:

   • arrive at the stop at least 5 minutes before the pick-up time

   • stand well away from the road until the bus has stopped

   • line up and board in an orderly fashion

   • check traffic before crossing any road and stay 5-8 paces in front of the bus

3. Unloading: the student shall:

   • stay in the seat until the bus has stopped

   • leave the bus in an orderly fashion

   • continue up the lane if the lane is directly beside the door of the bus

   • remain on the shoulder at a safe distance (3 paces) until the bus has departed, if it is necessary to walk to the lane way

   • if it is necessary to cross the road, walk along the shoulder 5-8 paces in front of the bus and cross only when the bus driver has indicated that it is safe to do so, checking for traffic

A Student Shall: 

• follow the directions of the driver and the patroller

• be courteous and respectful at all times

• keep off the traveled portion of the road on the way to the pickup point

• ride only on the assigned bus and be picked up and let off at
  designated stops

• keep books, lunches, or bulky items on lap

• not carry any potentially dangerous or objectionable objects
  or materials

• remain in an assigned seat on the bus

• whenever possible, leave the last row of seats vacant

The Student should be aware that: 

• serious or repeated misconduct will be recorded and the report may be placed in the OSR and result in loss of transportation

Parent Responsibilities Regarding Bus Travel: 

• be responsible for the safety and conduct of your child at a pick up stop

• determine if it is safe for your child to leave for school in inclement weather and

• understand that when a bus does not travel in the morning due to inclement weather, the bus will not travel in the afternoon

Transporting Equipment 

• Skates: Covered by guards, in a bag, on the floor.

• Skis and Poles: Transported only if the bus has underneath storage.

• Hockey Equipment: Permission of a driver is required.

• Musical Instruments: Must be stored on student’s lap.

• Other Items: to be determined in advanced with the principal and the transportation department.

• Skateboards, scooters and roller-blades may not be transported on the bus.

Bus Transportation for a Non Bus Student

The school cannot grant permission for students who are not normally bus students to ride a bus to someone’s house, nor can bus students go on a different bus than they were assigned.

Consequences for Misbehavior on the Bus