The bus is an extension of the classroom and school building, and learners are expected to continue to demonstrate Citizenship, Acceptance, Respect, Excellence, and Self-Responsibility while riding the bus. This expected behavior includes:
-remaining seated once on the bus
-using appropriate language
-keeping hands and feet to self
-refraining from throwing objects on the bus and/or out of the bus window
-refraining from using electronic devices to record or take pictures on the bus
The above are some of the behaviors that have been reported on a regular basis. All of these behaviors and other inappropriate behaviors present a safety issue and must be investigated. When a student is written up for inappropriate, unsafe bus behavior, families will be asked to transport their learner to or from school for one day, depending on when the incident occurs. In some cases, this could mean picking your child up from school as the incident occured on the way to school. Families will need to meet with me or Mr. Spector when they pick up or drop off their child to discuss the incident and plan next steps for transportation. Next steps could be and are not limited to assigned seating, and bus suspension for a period of time.
Our learners should have a safe, enjoyable bus ride to school. We will continue to remind learners of these expectations and consequences, and ask that you do the same. Please reach out to me if you have any questions.
