1. Leave home on time each day.

2. Walk facing traffic if there are no sidewalks.

3. Arrive at your pick-up spot five minutes before the bus .

4. Wait off the roadway, not in the street.

5. Stay off lawns, and avoid horseplay and scuffling, fighting.

BOARDING THE BUS:

1. Wait for the bus to come to a full stop.

2. Be polite and take your turn getting on the bus.

3. Use the handrail.

CONDUCT ON THE BUS:

1. Follow the directions of the driver, including seat assignment, if given.

2. Walk to your seat and remain there. Do not stand or move around while the bus is moving. No one is permitted to save a seat for another.

3. Sit three to a seat, if necessary, and be careful not to block aisles.

4. Do not talk to the bus driver unless it is an emergency.

(Drivers need to keep their minds on driving and their eyes on the road).

5. Talk quietly so that the driver can hear traffic sounds.

6. Keep arms, feet, book bags, and school books out of the aisles.

7. Do not open or close windows, except when requested by the driver.

8. Keep hands and head inside the bus. Do not stick anything out of the windows or throw anything out of the bus.

9. Loud, profane language and yelling are not permitted.

10. Eating is not permitted on the bus.

11. Smoking is not permitted on the bus. Do not light matches or lighters on the bus.

12. Do not deface or litter the bus; use waste baskets.

13. Do not tamper with the safety device or any other equipment.

14. Band instruments and other items that can be carried by the student without taking up room of another student on a crowded bus, or blocking the center aisle, may be carried on the bus. When there is a difference in the point of view of the student, band director, and driver, the principal of the school shall make the determination.

LEAVING THE BUS:

1. Get off only at your assigned stop and go directly home.

2. Do not leave your seat until the bus comes to a full stop.

3. Take your turn; do not crowd in front of others.

4. Use the handrails and watch your step.

5. Look both ways, and check for turning cars before you cross the street. Cross on signal by the bus driver.

IN CASES OF EMERGENCY OR WHEN THE DRIVER MUST LEAVE THE BUS:

1. Stay seated and remain quiet.

2. Do not touch emergency equipment.

3. Depend on the driver's training to take care of the situation.

4. Be ready to follow the instructions of the driver or police officer.

NOTE: Violation of the above rules and regulations may result in suspension of transportation .