School Bus Transportation

Bus transportation is provided for students who live one mile (1.6km) from the school. Please check with the bus depot for information regarding bus routes and bus stops.

The school bus should be regarded as an extension of the school building. For this reason the bus driver has a responsibility for discipline and care on the bus. The bus drivers will report to the administration, in writing, any incident involving Woodland Primary students.

Reminder: All bus students are only permitted to ride the bus assigned to their own home/caregiver’s address. This must be a permanent routine which will be effective throughout the school year. Due to overcrowding, students are not permitted to use another school bus as transportation to a friend’s home, or for any other activity. No other students are permitted to travel on the bus at any time.

ON THE BUS

Those students who daily ride the buses to and from school and all students who use the bus during school sponsored field trips and activities will follow these rules:

• Walk quietly in single file to the bus;
• Wait until the bus is completely stopped before attempting to get on/off;
• Never extend arms or head through an open window;
• Always remain seated when the bus is moving;
• Distracting the bus driver through noise and shouting will not be tolerated;
• With the consent of the driver windows may be adjusted;
• Emergency exits and equipment must not be touched unless they are needed;
• Container and carry on bags must be placed on the lap not in the aisle;
• Students must be aware of emergency exit procedures. Students seated nearest the point of danger are to leave first. The remainder of the students follows seat by seat;
• Students must report any damage to the bus driver;
• Students must show respect for the property of the bus.