¨         Be at your bus stop at least 5 minutes before its arrival.

¨         Wait for it to stop completely before beginning to get on or off.

¨         Use the front door only, except in an emergency.

¨         Cross at least 3 feet in front of the bus after checking traffic and following the driver’s instruction..

¨         Stay seated when the bus in in motion.

¨         Cooperate with and obey all of the driver’s instructions, treating them with        respect.

¨         Do not eat or drink on the bus.

¨         No glass objects allowed at all.

¨         Talk quietly, don’t push or crowd, keep your head inside the bus, and keep the aisles clear.

The same standards that apply in school also apply to being at the bus stop or on a bus.  Disciplinary action will be an outcome for poor choices when on a bus.  Students can lose bus privileges either temporarily or permanently.
 

                                  Clothing/Dress Code

          All dress code issues are subject to administrator’s discretion.

·          Students’ dress and grooming shall be appropriate, clean and neat.  Dress that is disturbing or distracting is inappropriate.

·          Skirts, shorts, and skorts must reach or extend to the fingertips of the student’s hand.  

·          All pants must be worn at the waist.  No sagging or low-riding.  Underwear should not be exposed at any time.  All pants must be no lower than the hips.

·          See-through clothing is not allowed.  Top coats (trench coats) may not be worn.

·          Fish net shirts, conspicuously thin or loose garments, tube tops, spaghetti strap tank tops, low cut blouses, halter tops, and any wear which shows the midriff are not allowed.

·          Any type of head covering (bandana, sweatband, scarf, do-rag, etc.) is not to be worn or seen during school time or school functions, including into and out of the school building..

·          Clothing deemed mutilated (badly torn, excessive rips or holes) is not allowed.

·          Clothing that advertises substances that are illegal for teens (drugs, alcohol, tobacco) or that is otherwise inappropriate (sex, profanity, symbols that may be
        considered racist or offensive, etc.) may not be worn.

·          Dog collars, spiked bracelets or necklaces, and chains are restricted from wear.

Students whose attire does not comply with the above standards or is disruptive to the educational process shall be directed to correct the situation or call home for acceptable attire. Students who miss class time as a result of unacceptable attire may be required to make up class time after school. Repeat offenders will be subject to the school disciplinary process for insubordination.