Bus Rules for Students

Always stay out of the school bus danger zones; stand back at least 15 feet. Do not play near the bus, especially near the tires.
Use the fifteen foot rule if you have to cross the street getting on or off the bus. Always cross in front so you can see the driver's face. Do not cross until the driver signals it is safe.
Always stay in your seat on the bus, unless the bus is fully stopped and you are getting off.
Know how to evacuate the bus in an emergency.
Observe the same conduct as in the classroom.
Be courteous, use no inappropriate language, respect the driver and other students at all times.
Do not eat, drink or chew gum on the bus.
Keep the bus clean.
Do not be destructive.
Keep heads, hands and feet inside the bus and to yourself.
Bus driver is authorized to assign seats.
Do not run or chase the bus after it has left the bus stop or school grounds. This is extremely unsafe.
Drivers will only pick up and drop off students at their authorized stops.
No animals, reptiles. or large items allowed on bus.
Written permission must be submitted to the school office before riding a different bus or getting off at a differnt stop.

The Role of Parents/Guardians

Help teach your children the importance of good behavior aboard the bus. Go over the rules and responsibilities of riding the bus with them. 
Ensure that your children are on time in the morning.
Whenever possible, accompany small children to the bus and meet them on their return home.
Work on reducing the number of loose items your children bring on the bus. NYS safety regulations prohibit large objects on the bus. These items should be brought to school in a car.
Be sure your child knows the rules and understands the consequences of breaking them.
Instruct children not to get off the bus unless it is their stop. If the driver misses a stop, a child should notify their driver and they will be returned to their designated stop as soon as possible. This also applies if a child is on the wrong bus.
Parents are not permitted to board the bus at any time without permission from the school principal.

Bus Safety is a team effort of bus driver, student, the motoring public, and parents. Call the Transportation Office at 845-620-3857 with any safety concerns.