• Students on a bus
    EXPECTATIONS FOR A SUCCESSFUL BUS RIDE  
                    

    Respect on a bus is:

    • Always use appropriate language.
    • Be courteous, remain seated and facing front with feet on the floor.
    • Keep your hands, feet and objects to yourself.
    • Demonstrate appropriate behavior at all bus stops.
    • Do not throw anything in or out of the bus.
    • No gum chewing, eating, or drinking anything other than water.

     

    Responsibility on a bus is:

    • Be ready to board the bus on time.
    • Display courteous and respectful conduct to yourself and others.
    • Follow bus procedures, as directed by the bus driver.
    • Report illegal or inappropriate activities.
    • Be accountable for your electronic devices.

     

    Caring on a bus is:

    • A student moves over to a different seat without hesitation.
    • Use the trash can by the driver.
    • Wait for the bus on the sidewalk.
    • Do not deface or damage property on the bus or at the bus stop.
    • Speak kindly to peers and your driver.
    • Own your behavior and work to improve your behavior when mistakes are made.

     

    ITEMS THAT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED

    SKATEBOARDS, ROLLERBLADES, AND SCOOTERS MUST BE IN A BACKPACK OR SOME OTHER TYPE OF CLOSED BAG.

     

    ITEMS NOT ALLOWED ON THE BUS

    GLASS, ANIMALS, INSECTS, LASER PENS, PAINTBALLS, AND MEDICATIONS. (This is not an all-inclusive list)

    Large musical instruments and sports equipment are required to be transported by the parent/guardian to and from school.

    DVUSD bus drivers are required to follow DPS Minimum Safety Standard guidelines.

    Parents, please review this information with your children. Thank you!