The following rules and regulations are to be observed by students who ride a bus to and from school:
- Be at your assigned loading zone on time.
- Exercise extreme caution in getting to and from your assigned bus stop.
- Wait in a safe place, clear of traffic and away from where the bus stops.
- Look in both directions before stepping from behind parked cars.
- Stay well off the roadway until the bus comes to a complete stop and the driver indicates that it is safe to board.
- Do not play on or near the road while waiting for the bus to arrive.
- Wait in an orderly line and avoid horseplay at bus stops.
- Look in both directions before crossing any roadway.
- Never walk on the road when there is a sidewalk or pathway.
- Always walk on the left side of the road facing oncoming traffic and stop off the road when a motor vehicle approaches.
- Wait until the bus comes to a complete stop before trying to load or unload.
- Use handrails while getting on and off the bus.
- If possible, wear white or light colored clothing or carry a flashlight when walking on the roadway at night.
- When you must cross the road to enter the bus or after leaving the bus, always cross in front of the bus.
- Refrain from leaving or boarding the bus at locations other than the assigned stops at home or at school.
WHILE ON THE BUS
Students shall not:
- Fight or scuffle on the bus.
- Smoke.
- Use profane language or make crude gestures.
- Bring weapons or other unauthorized articles on the bus.
- Destroy school property.
- Consume beverages, chew gum, or food on the bus.
- Litter on the bus.
- Be rude to the bus driver.
- Disobey the bus driver.
- Stand or move about when the bus is in motion. (This is dangerous.)
- Distract the driver’s attention other than when necessary.
- Talk in a loud tone. (Do not talk or make unnecessary noise when the bus is approaching
- and crossing a railroad or highway intersection.)
- Extend head, hands, and articles outside the bus windows.
- Bother other students in any way.
- Move from seat to seat while the bus comes to a full stop. (Go directly to an available or
- assigned seat when entering the bus.)
- Throw or pass objects on, from, or into the bus.
- Enter or exit through the emergency door, except in an emergency situation.