Mrs. Tara Patterson

 Assistant Principal

Bus Information

Bus Behavior  -                     

Our bus drivers have a tremendous responsibility to ensure all their bus riders arrive safely.  We ask that you impress upon your child the importance of obeying all bus rules and behaving responsibly and respectfully.  These rules apply to activity bus travel also.

 Bus rules:

1. Obey the driver at all times.

2.  Board and depart the bus safely and promptly at your assigned stop.

3. Remain seated on your bottom in your assigned seat when the bus is in motion. (Seat assignment is the responsibility of the driver.)

4. Refrain from hanging any body part out of the window.

5. Do not throw objects in or from the bus.

6. Refrain from spitting or littering on the bus.

7. Refrain from tampering with or damaging bus equipment.

8. Do not make any unnecessary or loud noise. Speak in a low tone of voice.  

9. Do not speak or act in a rude, discourteous, or annoying manner or use vulgar or offensive language.

10. Refrain from eating or drinking on the bus.

11. Do not possess distracting or prohibited items on the bus.

12 Do not fight, push, shove, or trip anyone on the bus.

13. Keep the bus aisle clear at all times.

14. Comply with all Carteret County School Policies.

 Students who fail to observe bus rules will be subject to immediate disciplinary action since their failure to do so may affect the safety of others.  Drivers may assign consequences to students for more minor infractions. Any serious or repeated rule violations will be reported to an administrator. The administrator will determine if the offense warrants parental notification.

 Offenses warranting parental notification will result in:

 First offense:  A disciplinary notice describing the incident will be sent home.

 Second offense:  A disciplinary notice marked second offense will necessitate a parent conference before the child may ride the bus again.

 Third offense:  A third offense letter will result in suspension of bus riding privileges for a period of time. The period will be in relation to the seriousness of the offense.

 Severe Clause:  Any actions that endangers the safety of the students and the driver will result in immediate suspension from the bus