Student Handbook - Cory-Rawson Local Schools

If your child does not have a note or a phone call to the office by 2:00 p.m. he/she will
follow their daily routine for going home.
Prior to any loading:
1. Be on time (5 min. before scheduled pickup) at the designated school bus stops –
keep the bus on schedule.
2. Stay off the road at all times while waiting for the bus. Bus riders conduct
themselves in a safe manner while waiting.
3. Wait until the bus comes to a complete stop before attempting to enter.
4. Be careful in approaching bus stops.
5. Students should respect the danger zone (10 feet around the bus).
While on the bus:
1. Be seated immediately upon entering the bus and remain in that seat until you
depart from the bus.
2. Do not save seats on the bus. Boys and girls may sit together if necessary.
3. Keep hands and heads inside the bus at all times after entering and until leaving the
bus.
4. Assist in keeping the bus safe and sanitary at all times.
5. Remember that loud talking and laughing or unnecessary confusion diverts the
driver’s attention and may result in a serious accident.
6. Treat bus equipment as you would valuable furniture in your own home. Damage
to seats, etc., must be paid for by the offender.
7. Bus riders should never tamper with the bus or any of its equipment.
8. Leave no books, lunches or other articles on the bus.
9. Keep feet out of the aisles – books, packages, coats and other objects must be kept
out of the aisles also.
10. Ventilation must be under the supervision of the driver.
11. Do not throw anything out of the bus window.
12. Bus riders are not permitted to leave their seats while the bus is in motion.
13. Horseplay is not permitted around or on the bus.
14. Bus riders are expected to be courteous to fellow pupils, the bus driver, and the
patrol officers or drivers’ assistants.
15. Absolute quiet when approaching a railroad crossing stop.
16. In case of a ROAD EMERGENCY, children are to REMAIN IN THE BUS.
17. No pets or animals are to be on the bus.
After leaving the bus:
1. After leaving the bus, if it is necessary to cross the road, this should be done at
least 10 feet in front of the bus and only after looking to be sure no traffic is
approaching from either direction.
2. Be alert to the danger signal from the driver.
3. The driver will not discharge riders at places other than the regular bus stop at
home or at school without proper authorization from the parent or school official.
4. Students should respect the danger zone (10 feet around the bus).
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