Bus Conduct
The importance of proper conduct while waiting for, boarding, riding or disembarking from a bus cannot be overemphasized. Any behavior that distracts the bus driver instantly endangers all. In the interests of safety, all students should understand and parents are urged to impress upon their children the necessity for strict compliance with the following rules:
1. Students are to remain well out of the roadway while waiting for the bus.
2. Getting on and off the bus should be done in an orderly manner. Students should use only the door at the front to enter and exit.
3. Students are to remain seated while the bus is in motion.
4. No part of the body should ever be extended outside the bus.
5. Aisles should be kept clear at all times.
6. Conversations should take place in normal tones of voices. A sudden scream or yell is especially dangerous.
7. Nothing should be thrown in or from the bus.
8. Crowding, pushing, shoving, etc. are not acceptable.
9. No food or drink should be consumed on the bus.
10. Smoking on the bus or while waiting is strictly forbidden.
11. Attitudes of helpfulness and cooperation will do much to ensure safe and comfortable bus transportation for all.
12. Students must wear a seat belt at all times.
13. Any changes to a student’s bus schedule (cancellation, change of route, etc.) must be submitted in writing to the AIS office by 12:00 noon of that day.
NOTE: A student may be excluded from bus transportation for disciplinary reasons by the Director and/or Principal if deemed necessary. If a student is excluded from bus service because of poor behavior, the parent shall then be responsible for his/her child’s transportation to and from school.
Buses will leave the school grounds shortly after dismissal. For those engaged in supervised after-school programs, the late bus will be provided and is scheduled to leave the school grounds at 4:30 PM