School Bus Standards of Behavior
We consider the school bus ride, both to and from school, to be no less than an extension of the school day. What this means is that school rules apply to all students, no matter where they are in the school day, be it waiting at the bus stop, playing on the playground or learning in the classroom. No matter where they are during the school day, your child’s safety and security is paramount.Because our bus drivers must focus their attention on the road and not be distracted by what is happening in the back of the bus, the behavior of our students while riding is of the utmost importance. The Board of Governors along with the Directorate have adopted rules to govern behavior on the bus that are based on common sense safety and security guidelines with a view to keeping our children safe during the trip to and from school. To that end the Board of Governors has, as well, adopted a concrete set of sanctions in order to enforce school bus guidelines.
Older students are expected to behave more maturely and thoughtfully than younger students. Therefore they will be held more responsible for the consequences of their conduct. Older students are expected to set an example for the younger students.
