Bus Policy

Student Rules

1. The bus driver has full authority over students when they are riding to and from school.
2. Students must be on time to their bus stop and those who miss the bus are required to find other means of transportation to school.
3. Each student is required to ride on the bus to which he/she is assigned and sit in his/her assigned seat.
4. A parental note is required before a pass can be issued to ride another bus.  Students should bring the note to the receptionist for a bus pass.
5. Disrespect to drivers, defacing of the bus, smoking, or the use of profanity on the bus shall warrant disciplinary action. Drivers are to report any infractions directly to the Dean of Students.
6. A.M. – Students are to go directly into the school building upon leaving the bus. There is to be no loitering outside the school. Students are to be in the cafeteria, multi-purpose room, or auditorium.
7. P.M. – No students are to be in the hallways. All students are to be outside. During the winter season, students may remain in the front lobby with Security. This arrangement may also be followed during inclement weather.
8. Students are not to sit on cars or curb.
9. Students are not to step off the curb until the bus is stopped and the door is open.
10. Continuous violation of bus policy may lead to the suspension of bus riding privileges and/or implementation of the SCC procedures.
11. When exiting the bus or private vehicle, students must report directly inside the school building. They may not loiter in the parking lots or leave campus.
12. No eating, drinking, gum chewing, or use of tobacco or tobacco products is permitted on the bus.