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Bus Transportation to School

     The school provides bus transportation for all students who live farther than 1 1/2 miles from school.  The bus schedule and route is available by contacting the Transportation Supervisor at (906) 542-9281.

     Students will ride only assigned school buses and will board and depart from the bus at assigned bus stops.  Students will not be permitted to ride unassigned buses for any reason other than an emergency, except as approved by the Principal.

    A change in a student's regular assigned bus stop may be granted for a special need, if a note from a parent is submitted tot he building Principal stating the reason for the request and the duration of the change and the Principal approves.

Bus Conduct

     Students who are riding to and from school on transportation provided by the school are required to follow some basic safety rules.  This applies to school-owned buses as well as any contracted transportation that may be provided.

     The driver is responsible for student safety and may assign seating or direct the student in any reasonable manner to maintain safety.

     The following behaviors are expected of all students.

Previous to loading (on the road and at school):

Each student shall:

• be on time at the designated loading zone (5 minutes prior to scheduled stop)
• stay off the road at all times while walking to and waiting for the bus
• line up single file off the roadway to enter
• wait until the bus is completely stopped before moving forward to enter
• refrain from crossing a highway until the bus driver signals it is safe
• go immediately to a seat and be seated

It is the parents' responsibility to inform the bus driver when their child will not be boarding the bus.  The bus will not wait.

During the trip:

Each student shall:

• remain seated while the bus is in motion
• keep head, hands, arms, and legs inside the bus at all times
• not litter in the bus or throw anything from the bus
• keep books, packages, coats, and all other objects out of the aisle
• be courteous to the driver and to other bus riders
• not eat or play games, cards, etc
• not tamper with the bus or any of its equipment

Leaving the bus:

Each student shall:

• remain seated until the bus has stopped
• cross the road, when necessary, at least ten (10) feet in front of the bus, but only after the driver signals that it is safe
• be alert to a possible danger signal from the driver

The driver will not discharge students at places other than their regular stop at home or at school unless he/she has proper authorization from school officials.

Penalties for Infractions:

A student who becomes a behavior problem on the bus shall be disciplined in accordance with the Student Discipline Code and may be deprived of the privilege of riding on the bus.

Students riding buses shall observe the established rules and regulations for their safety and for the care of the bus.

If students do not follow the rules and regulations and it becomes necessary for the bus driver to write up the students, the following guidelines apply:

1. Write-up - Warning and notification to parents
2. Write-up - One day of bus suspension
3. Write-up - 3-5 days of bus suspension
4. Write-up - Loss of bus privileges for up to the remainder of the semester, or school year, per the discretion of the Principal

When a student is suspended from the bus, it is the responsibility of the parents to drive the student to and from school.  If the student misses school due to a bus suspension, it will be considered an unexcused absence.

Self Transportation to School:

Driving to school is a privilege, which can be revoked at any time.  Students who are provided the opportunity to ride school transportation are encouraged to do so.  Students and their parents assume full responsibility for any transportation to and from school not officially provided by the school

The following rules shall apply:

• Students under age eighteen (18) are to have a note from their parents granting permission to drive to school
• Students shall complete the Student Vehicle Form 5515 F1 and provide: (drivers license, insurance certificate, registration)
• Parking lot speed limit is ten (10) miles per hour
• The student must obtain a permit from the Principal
• Failure to comply with these rules will result in loss of privileges and/or disciplinary actions for the student
• When the school provides transportation, students shall not drive to school-sponsored activities unless written permission is granted by their parents and approved by the Principal.  No other students are allowed to be driven to a school-sponsored activity by the approved student driver without a note from parents of passenger students granting permission and approval by the Principal
• Students may not drive motorcycles, snowmobiles, or 4-wheelers to school
• Students must take the school bus to and from the Technical Education Center