PENN-TRAFFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT

Penn-Trafford Bus Policy
Student safety while riding school buses is a shared responsibility between students, parents, bus drivers, and school officials. Since riding a school bus is a privilege, students are required to follow rules. Failing to cooperate may result in parents having to provide transportation. Camera will be in operation on buses during the 2008-09 school year for safety purposes.

Reminder to all motorists: It is a violation for a vehicle to pass a school bus while the red lights are flashing! Here are some additional reminder for students in order to maintain safety:

Ride only the bus to which you are assigned. Board and get off at your designated stop. In extreme emergencies, only the principal may authorize a change
Wait quietly at the bus stop, off the road and away from traffic.
Board buses in an orderly fashion and quickly select or proceed to your assigned seat. Bus seats are designed for three (3) students to a seat. Do not reserve seats for friends.
Talk quietly so the driver is able to hear traffic sounds. Talking is not permitted when the bus is at a railroad crossing.
Get permission before opening windows and keep hands, head, books, and other articles inside the bus.
Stay seated at all times and stand only when the bus comes to a complete stop.
Keep the aisles clear.
Do not hit or push other students.
Smoking is prohibited.
Students should arrive at the bus stop at least 5 minutes before the scheduled arrival of the bus.
Arrival times of the bus may vary according to weather and traffic conditions.
Thank you for your cooperation!

	Penn-Trafford Bus Policy Student safety while riding school buses is a shared responsibility between students, parents, bus drivers, and school officials. Since riding a school bus is a privilege, students are required to follow rules. Failing to cooperate may result in parents having to provide transportation. Camera will be in operation on buses during the 2008-09 school year for safety purposes. Reminder to all motorists: It is a violation for a vehicle to pass a school bus while the red lights are flashing! Here are some additional reminder for students in order to maintain safety: Ride only the bus to which you are assigned. Board and get off at your designated stop. In extreme emergencies, only the principal may authorize a change Wait quietly at the bus stop, off the road and away from traffic. Board buses in an orderly fashion and quickly select or proceed to your assigned seat. Bus seats are designed for three (3) students to a seat. Do not reserve seats for friends. Talk quietly so the driver is able to hear traffic sounds. Talking is not permitted when the bus is at a railroad crossing. Get permission before opening windows and keep hands, head, books, and other articles inside the bus. Stay seated at all times and stand only when the bus comes to a complete stop. Keep the aisles clear. Do not hit or push other students. Smoking is prohibited. Students should arrive at the bus stop at least 5 minutes before the scheduled arrival of the bus. Arrival times of the bus may vary according to weather and traffic conditions. Thank you for your cooperation! Due to scheduling, buses will not wait for students!