It is important that students arrive at least 5 minutes before pickup time (10 minutes earlier during the first week of school).
Q & A
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What are the standards of student conduct?
Posted by:The standards of student conduct apply at bus stops and on buses. Student misbehavior will not be tolerated and may result in the student being denied transportation via school bus. If a student is suspended from riding the bus, then the parent/guardian is responsible for transporting the student to and from school.
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What is the procedure at bus stops?
Posted by:Students must get on and off the bus at their assigned stops. In emergency situations, a student may ride a different bus than the one assigned. This requires the parent/guardian to send a note each day to the school and approval by the school staff.
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What are route numbers?
Posted by:Each school bus route is assigned a route number, which is posted on the side of all buses. All students, especially at Westview Early Childhood Education Center and the elementary schools, are encouraged to learn the route number for their bus. The route numbers are important when a spare bus is used on the route.
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What are the bus safety rules and expectations?
Posted by:Overview
Never run to or from the bus
Cross at least 10 feet in front of the bus
Hold the handrail when boarding or exiting the bus
Do not talk to a stranger or take anything from a stranger
Do not go anywhere with a stranger
At the bus stop
Arrive at the assigned stop five minutes before pickup time
Stand on the sidewalk or the edge of the street by the curb
Stand back from the curb
Stay off private property
Be respectful of and watchful for traffic
Wait quietly and orderly
When the bus arrives
Allow the bus to come to a complete stop
Wait for the driver’s signal before boarding
Board the bus in a quiet and orderly manner
On the bus
Respect the bus driver and bus assistant and follow their directions
Remain seated
Practice orderly conduct
Keep the aisle clear
No profanity or obscene behavior
No smoking, eating or drinking
No bullying
No unsafe objects or weapons
No vandalism or throwing items from the bus or on the bus
No body parts outside the bus windows
No radios, tapes or electronic audio or video device
No live animals
No gambling
Leaving the bus
Remain seated until the bus comes to a complete stop
Exit at the assigned bus stop in an orderly manner
Cross at least 10 feet in front of the bus
