Students must be at their designated bus stop 15 minutes prior to scheduled pick-up time in the morning
Students must stand at a safe distance from the curb or highway when waiting for the school bus (50 feet away is the recommended distance)
Always identify yourself when asked by the driver
Be courteous to the driver and other school bus passengers
When crossing the street at your bus stop, always cross in front of the bus
Always use the handrail when boarding and offboarding the school bus
Sit quickly and quietly in your assigned seat
Remain seated, facing forward in your assigned seat at all times, most importantly while the bus is in motion. The aisle is not to be blocked at any time
No eating, drinking (except water in plastic bottles), smoking, chewing gum or spitting inside the school bus
Keep hands, head, arms and all objects inside the bus at all times
Talk in normal tones; loud, rude, vulgar, or obscene is prohibited
Keep the bus clean and free of damage
All items carried by students (i.e., instruments, athletic equipment, backpacks, etc.) must be under their control at all times, and must be carried in the lap, between seats or properly secured in a vacant seat
Skateboards, scooters and rollerblades are not allowed on the school bus
Students are not permitted to change bus stops nor buses at any time. Any changes require a parent/legal guardian's written request, countersigned by a school official
When approaching your bus stop, please remain seated until the school bus comes to a complete stop
All students are required to show a student ID card to the bus driver upon request
State law prohibits the following items on school buses:
Alcoholic Beverages
Weapons
Glass Items
Dangerous Narcotic Drugs
Smoke or Stink Bombs
Fireworks
Legally Prohibited Substances
Other Dangerous Objects
Tobacco
Animals, Insects, or Reptiles
These expectations are taken from various regulatory sources including, federal regulations and laws, Arizona state laws and regulations, DPS regulations, and other AZ school policies.
