Bus Safety Rules

The following guidelines ensure that scholars arrive safely to school and return safely home:

• Only ride the school bus that you are assigned.
• Follow directions of the bus driver, the first time given.
• Always walk to the front of the bus.
• Use the handrail when getting on and off the bus.
• Remain absolutely quiet at all railroad crossings.
• Sit in assigned seat.
• Remain seated while the bus is in motion.
• Never put hands, arms or other objects out of the window.
• Talk quietly while on the bus. Do not yell or make other loud noises that could distract the bus driver.
• Do not eat or drink anything while riding on the bus.
• Do not block the bus aisle with feet, backpacks, books or musical instruments.
• Do not touch emergency exits.
• Keep your hands and feet to yourself.
• Only get off the bus at your designated stop.
• Do not use mirrors, lasers, cell phones, or any other lights or reflective devices that can distract the driver.

Parent/Caregiver Reminders

One of the things that makes KIPP unique is the power of our team and family. Please help us maintain safe bus routes by:

• Contacting local government agencies to report unsafe conditions (broken traffic signal, uneven sidewalks, unattended animals, or suspected criminal activity).
• Ensuring that scholars are accompanied to and from bus stops.
• Ensuring that scholars only ride the bus they are assigned.
• Reminding your scholar(s) to follow instructions provided by bus drivers.
• Reminding your scholar(s) to be kind and courteous to other teammates while riding the bus.
• Reminding your scholar(s) to respect the bus by following the bus rules.
• Picking up your scholar at the last stop of the bus route or at the school if you miss your pick-up at the assigned stop.
• Keeping your contact information (i.e., phone number & address) updated with your school’s Main Office so you can always receive messages and notifications in a timely manner.
• Contacting your school’s Main Office to share concerns or opportunities for improvement related to bus services. With your continued partnership, our scholars will arrive to and from school safely.