AMHERST-PELHAM
REGIONAL SCHOOLS
AMHERST PUBLIC SCHOOLS
MAINTENANCE AND TRANSPORTATION
DEPARTMENT
From: Transportation Dept. –
Enclosed please find a copy of the
Bus Rules for the 2007 – 2008 school
year.
Please take a few minutes to review them, sign, and return the attached
form to
your school.
It is very important, for the safety
of all bus riders and drivers that all students
abide by the listed bus rules and that all parents make every effort to
work
with the schools in enforcing them.
Welcome back and have a great year!
AMHERST-PELHAM REGIONAL SCHOOLS
AMHERST PUBLIC SCHOOLS
1.
WAITING FOR THE BUS
A.
Be
on time for the bus but do not arrive at your bus stop earlier than
ten minutes before the time at which the
bus usually arrives.
B. Do not allow younger children who are not yet attending
school to accompany you to the bus stop.
C. Observe
all safety precautions while waiting for your bus.
1.
Do
not play in the road.
2.
If
possible, avoid crossing streets.
3.
Whenever
you must cross a street, do so only if you are sure that no moving vehicles are
approaching you from either direction.
4.
Do
not push, pull or chase any other pupils, no shouting, cussing or bullying.
5.
Avoid
trespassing on private property and being noisy.
6.
Be
helpful to other students and to the bus driver, they are keeping you safe.
D. As your bus approaches, line up at least six feet off the
highway and do not approach the bus until it has stopped and the driver has
opened the door. Again, avoid pushing others in line.
2.
LOADING ON THE BUS
A. Get on
your bus quickly and be seated at once.
B. Listen
carefully and obey any directions from your driver who is
putting
your safety first. They know the law of driving to school.
3.
RIDING ON THE BUS
A. Do not
eat food while you are on the bus.
B Do
not throw anything while you are on the bus.
Do not throw anything out of the bus.
C. Do not extend your arms or any other parts of your body out
of the window.
D. DO NOT CHANGE SEATS WHILE THE BUS IS MOVING.
E. Avoid shouting and other excessive noise that may distract
your driver and lead to a serious accident.
F. Help
to keep your bus clean and sanitary.
G. Be
courteous to other pupils.
H. Listen
carefully and obey any directions issued by the driver, they are
looking out for your safety and all
the riders on the bus, too.
I.
We
will be watching and warning students, to not damage the bus.
II.
Do
not cut or tear seats.
III.
Do
not put gum on the seats.
IV.
Do
not leave your feet in the aisles.
V.
Do
not lean on any emergency doors.
VI.
Do
not use the cell phone on the bus.
4.
UNLOADING FROM THE BUS
A. Do not leave your seat until the bus has come to a complete
stop and the driver has opened the door.
B. Again,
obey any directions issued by the driver.
C. Leave the bus quickly but in a courteous manner without
pushing any other pupils.
D. If you must cross a street as you leave the school bus, be
sure to walk in front of the bus (never in back) at a distance of at least 12
feet from the bus. If you get too close to the front of the bus, the driver will
not be able to see you, and a serious accident could occur.
E. Again, be sure to observe all safety precautions as you
travel form your bus stop to your home.
5.
LOSS OF RIDING PRIVILEGES
A. Students engaging in inappropriate and/or unsafe behaviors
may be suspended from riding the school bus for a specific period, and upon return,
you may be assigned a seat.
B.
School
principals with prior notification to parents will initiate any such
suspensions.
C.
Riding
the bus is a privilege and young students under 1.5 miles do
not have to be bused to school.
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I
have received a copy of, read, understand and agree to follow the above listed
bus rules.
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Student
Signature Date
_________________________________
Student
Name (printed)
I
have received a copy of, read and understand the above listed bus rules and
discussed them with my child.
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Parent Signature Date
_________________________________
Parent
Name (printed)