Emma Elementary School has three buses and a staff of wonderful, dedicated drivers. Safety is our first and foremost concern for all students and drivers; therefore, we ask that all students follow our safety rules for riding the bus:
BUS RULES
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Students may not delay the bus schedule. They should be at the designated stop five minutes prior to the scheduled time.
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Students must meet the bus at the designated stop and may not get on or off at any unassigned stop without permission of the principal.
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Students should stay off of the roadway while waiting for the bus and should wait for the bus to come to a complete stop before getting on or off.
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Students should cross the road in front of the bus within sight and hearing of the driver and always looks both ways before crossing.
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Students will sit in an assigned seat and may not change seats during the bus trip unless directed to do so by the bus driver.
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Students must remain seated and facing the front of the bus at all times.
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Vandalism and tampering with buses will not be permitted. A fee will be charged for damages to buses.
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Students should keep the bus clean by keeping all objects inside their book bags.
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Students should keep all body parts and objects inside the bus window at all times.
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Fighting, smoking, eating, drinking, loud talking, horseplay, selling items, using profanity or refusing to obey school authorities or a bus driver while waiting for, riding, or leaving a school bus will not be tolerated.
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Playing, throwing trash, paper or other objects, or otherwise distracting the driver’s attention will not be tolerated.
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Radios, tape players, or electronic games/toys are not allowed on the bus.
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Bus riders are expected to be well behaved and respectful at all times.
Students who misbehave distract the driver and risk the safety of others; following these rules will ensure everyone"s safety. Please do not hesitate to call me at 232-4272 if you have concerns about any school bus issue here at Emma Elementary School.