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Bus Rider Rules & Expectations

Important Information & Rules
Piedmont Schools provides modern, safe transportation to and from school and home for students in our school district. Students may only ride to their home. PPS does not transport to places of business. Students may not ride home with friends.
 
IMPORTANT: A parent or responsible individual must be present to receive a Pre-Kindergarten or Kindergarten student at his or her bus stop.
 
In order to provide for the safety of all students, certain rules and regulations must be followed on a daily basis. If conditions warrant, administrative staff will modify, add or delete rules as needed. Call 405-373-2311 with questions and concerns regarding bus transportation.
 
Bus Rider Rules & Expectations
Prior to loading, students must:
  • Be on time at the designated school bus stops. The bus will not wait for students who are late to the bus stop.
  • Stay off the road at all times while waiting for the bus.
  • Wait until the bus comes to a complete stop before attempting to enter the bus.
  • Receive proper school official authorization to be discharged at places other than the student’s regular stop, or ride a different bus.
  • While waiting for the bus, students are not to engage in any form of vandalism, harassment, fighting, etc.
While on the bus, students must:
  • Cooperate with the bus driver or any other authority figure. The driver of the bus is a school official and has the same authority over students as a teacher in the classroom.
  • Never tamper with the bus or any of its equipment.
  • Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated, i.e. throwing objects, not staying in seats, horseplay, fighting, profanity, vulgarity, unnecessary screaming, etc. All school rules are in effect while students are on the bus.
  • Keep all parts of the body inside the bus.
  • No drinks or food shall be allowed on the buses. (Exceptions: School lunches and food for sponsored activity trips authorized by the Principal.)
  • Be courteous and respectful to people and school and personal property. Damaged school property shall be paid for by the offender.
  • Keep the aisles clear.
  • Remain quiet when approaching a railroad crossing.
After leaving the bus, students must:
  • Go at least ten (10) feet in front of the bus. Stop, check traffic, wait for the bus driver’s signal, then cross the road.
  • Go home immediately; stay clear of traffic.
Bus Rider Misconduct
At Piedmont Schools, we view our school buses as an extension of our school buildings. Riding a school bus is a privilege. This privilege may be revoked for not abiding by the bus rider rules and expectations. We use the following guide for discipline when students do not follow the rules and expectations on the bus.
 
1st Offense: Warning
2nd Offense: 10-day loss of bus riding privilege
3rd Offense: 25-day loss of bus riding privilege
4th Offense: May result in loss of bus riding privilege for the remainder of the semester or school year.
 
The severity of the offense may result in the immediate removal of bus-riding privileges. Some offenses may result in suspension from school AND immediate removal of bus-riding privileges.
 
Bus Tardies & Absences
No penalty shall be assessed against a student if:
  • The school bus is tardy in arriving at school
  • The school bus does not make the regular run for that day.

In cases where the school bus does not make its run for the day, the students shall be required to make up the work missed and shall receive full credit for the made-up work. The student shall have one day to make up the work each day missed. In cases where a student fails to catch the school bus or does not ride the bus when it makes its regular run, the conditions governing “Excused” and “Unexcused” absences shall apply.

Student Vehicle Regulations: Piedmont High School Only
Students who are qualified may drive to school with no responsibility assumed by the school. In order to retain the privilege of operating/having a vehicle on campus; students will be expected to abide by the following:
  • Students must register their cars in the attendance office for $20 per year, or $10 for second semester only. Students driving a temporary vehicle must obtain a temporary vehicle ID from the main office.
  • Students are to exit their vehicle immediately upon arrival before school and at lunch.
  • No student is to leave the campus in his/her car during the school day without permission of the principal; seniors and juniors leaving campus must show their ID in order to leave campus for lunch. Speed limit of 10 miles per hour in the parking lot must be observed. No student will be permitted to go to his/her car anytime during the school day, including the lunch period, without permission.
  • The Board of Education and/or school officials are not to be held responsible for any accidents involving student driving.
  • The school provides no protection nor guarantees a parking space for student vehicles.
  • The school discourages students from securing or allowing rides in cars. Those who ride in cars are the responsibility of the parents.
  • Students are not to park in spaces designated for teachers/visitors, the front loop, and handicap spots. Student parking violations can result in disciplinary action including, but not limited to: detention, ISI, and removal of driving privileges.
  • Students are not to drive behind the school unless given permission by a teacher/principal.

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