BUS CONDUCT
Student Responsibilities:
1) To remain seated while the bus is in motion
2) To obey the rules and instructions of the driver
3) To keep hands and head inside the bus at all times
4) To keep the bus clean. No food may be eaten on the bus
5) To know the time and the place to the board the bus
6) Actions such as obscene language or gestures, swearing, fighting, pushing, throwing objects inside or outside the bus, abusing the driver or other riders and/or the property of others, may result in the student being suspended from riding the bus.
Mission Statement:
East Detroit Schools is proud and honored to provide safe and reliable transportation for our students. To maintain this level of service we depend on dedicated and caring drivers and the cooperation of our students and their parents.
Parent Responsibility
It is the parent/guardian's responsibility to supervise children at the bus stop. East Detroit Public Schools provides transportation, not supervision.
Bus Stop Etiquette
Please remember the following rules regarding bus stop etiquette:
* Students should not arrive 10 minutes before their scheduled pick up time.
* Students should be careful when walking to the bus stop. Where there is no sidewalk, walk on the left, facing traffic, single file. If crossing the street to board the bus, wait for a signal from the driver.
* While waiting for the bus, students should remain on the sidewalk or public area. Wait far enough back from the shoulder of the road so you are not in danger of falling into the path of the bus or other vehicles. Students and those waiting with students should not congregate on lawns, driveways or other private property.
* Do not litter while waiting for the bus. In other words, please be considerate of the homeowner's property. No one wants to clean up after others.
* Keep noise to a minimum; speaking in conversational tones should not disturb residents around the bus stop, however, yelling, practicing cheers, etc., can be bothersome.
* Do not use the homeowner's driveway to turn your vehicle around. Also, for safety reasons please do not block driveways or park in such a way as to impede the bus as it continues on the route. Please be considerate of your neighbors. Your child may be video taped and voice recorded when being transported.
If you have any questions about the School Bus Conduct or Bus Stop Etiquette, please call the Transportation Department at 586-533-3970.
Violations of East Detroit's transportation policies will result in the following actions:
First offense: Warning
Second offense: 1 day bus suspension
Third offense: 3 day bus suspension
Fourth offense: 5 clay suspension
Fifth offense: Bus privileges revoked for the remainder of the school year
Student violations of the Code of Conduct, starting with the Fourth offense, will be subject to disciplinary points assigned by the school.
1) To remain seated while the bus is in motion
2) To obey the rules and instructions of the driver
3) To keep hands and head inside the bus at all times
4) To keep the bus clean. No food may be eaten on the bus
5) To know the time and the place to the board the bus
6) Actions such as obscene language or gestures, swearing, fighting, pushing, throwing objects inside or outside the bus, abusing the driver or other riders and/or the property of others, may result in the student being suspended from riding the bus.
Mission Statement:
East Detroit Schools is proud and honored to provide safe and reliable transportation for our students. To maintain this level of service we depend on dedicated and caring drivers and the cooperation of our students and their parents.
Parent Responsibility
It is the parent/guardian's responsibility to supervise children at the bus stop. East Detroit Public Schools provides transportation, not supervision.
Bus Stop Etiquette
Please remember the following rules regarding bus stop etiquette:
* Students should not arrive 10 minutes before their scheduled pick up time.
* Students should be careful when walking to the bus stop. Where there is no sidewalk, walk on the left, facing traffic, single file. If crossing the street to board the bus, wait for a signal from the driver.
* While waiting for the bus, students should remain on the sidewalk or public area. Wait far enough back from the shoulder of the road so you are not in danger of falling into the path of the bus or other vehicles. Students and those waiting with students should not congregate on lawns, driveways or other private property.
* Do not litter while waiting for the bus. In other words, please be considerate of the homeowner's property. No one wants to clean up after others.
* Keep noise to a minimum; speaking in conversational tones should not disturb residents around the bus stop, however, yelling, practicing cheers, etc., can be bothersome.
* Do not use the homeowner's driveway to turn your vehicle around. Also, for safety reasons please do not block driveways or park in such a way as to impede the bus as it continues on the route. Please be considerate of your neighbors. Your child may be video taped and voice recorded when being transported.
If you have any questions about the School Bus Conduct or Bus Stop Etiquette, please call the Transportation Department at 586-533-3970.
Violations of East Detroit's transportation policies will result in the following actions:
First offense: Warning
Second offense: 1 day bus suspension
Third offense: 3 day bus suspension
Fourth offense: 5 clay suspension
Fifth offense: Bus privileges revoked for the remainder of the school year
Student violations of the Code of Conduct, starting with the Fourth offense, will be subject to disciplinary points assigned by the school.