Transportation Bus Rules

Student Expectations for Safe Ridership

It is the responsibility of all students on the bus to help ensure each other's safety.  Compliance with the following rules will help make every student's bus ride a safer one.  Please print the Expectations for Safe Student Transportation and RFID Bus Card Expectations and review them with your student.  Also, a list of Bus Infractions is provided for your information.  It lists 3 levels of infractions and corresponding disciplinary guidelines for those categories. 

Should you have any student conduct/discipline questions please call the Driver Supervisor at the bus terminal that services your bus stop.

• Transportation, East (Arapahoe Park) 720.886.4116
• Transportation, Central (Smoky Hill) 720.886.4711
• Transportation, West (Cherry Creek) 720.554.4445

Required Student Conduct while riding District School Buses

• Follow the instructions of the Bus Driver, Assistant and Transportation staff members at all times.
• Remain seated - Sit quickly and quietly in your seat, facing forward. Standing or moving from seat to seat is prohibited. Aisle must remain clear.
• Respect other passengers - no bullying, no harassment, no name-calling. Keep your hands to yourself.
• No eating or drinking (except water). Keep the bus clean and free of damage – no graffiti or vandalism.
• Do not throw anything on or off the bus or have any part of your body outside the bus at any time.
• Talk in normal tones - loud, rude, vulgar or obscene language and noise are prohibited.
• Cell phone/electronic device usage is limited to texting or using appropriate apps. No phone/video calls, no audio recording or taking photos/videos. Phones must be silent; for audio, earphones must be used.
• Prohibited items - State law and/or District policy prohibits the following items on school buses: alcohol/drugs/tobacco, vaping devices, lighters/matches, glass items, weapons (including toys), explosives, aerosol sprays, laser pens, scooters, roller skates, animals, or other dangerous objects.
• Large items - All items (including backpacks) must always be under student’s control and must be carried in the lap. Skateboards must be securely attached to student's backpack. Large items (including instruments) cannot occupy needed seating space or be placed in the Driver’s compartment, aisle, or stairwell.
• Permissions – Students are permitted to leave the bus only at their designated stops. Students are permitted to ride only on their assigned bus. Any changes require a parent/legal guardian’s written request, approved by a school administrator and by Transportation. Any change involving a student crossing a major thoroughfare will not be approved for any reason. Exceptions (for emergencies only) must be requested in writing by the student’s parent or legal guardian and be approved by a school administrator utilizing the “Permission to Ride” form, located on the Transportation web page, under the Forms section.
• All Students must present and scan their assigned RFID bus cards when boarding and disembarking. Middle School and High School students are required to show student ID or RFID card to bus driver upon request. School staff/Sponsors are accountable for identification of students on field trips.
• Arrive at the bus stop 5 minutes prior to scheduled departure time in the morning.
• Stand a safe distance from the curb or roadway.
• When crossing street by school bus, always cross 10 feet in front of bus. Wait for the driver’s signal to cross.

 

NOTES:

• These rules apply to all bus routes, activity trips, and field trips.
• Infractions of the above rules can result in disciplinary action, which may include suspension of bus privileges.