Transportation

Amistad
Amon Creek
Canyon View
Cascade
Cottonwood
Eastgate
Edison
Fuerza
Hawthorne
Lincoln
Ridge View
Sage Crest
Southgate
Sunset View
Vista
Washington
Westgate

Chinook
Desert Hills
Highlands
Horse Heaven Hills
Park

Kamiakin
Kennewick
Southridge

To ensure the safety of our Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten students, each student will have a color-coded tag attached to their backpack, indicating their permission to walk home:

• Green Tag: For Kindergarten or Transitional Kindergarten students who have permission to walk home alone from their bus stop.

• Yellow Tag: For Kindergarten or Transitional Kindergarten students who have permission to walk home with a sibling, relative, buddy, or neighbor.

• Red Tag: For ECEAP, Keeywadin Discovery Center, or Kindergarten/Transitional Kindergarten students who must be received by an adult at the bus stop.

Important Reminders:

• Ensure that your child’s tag is securely attached and visible at all times. This helps our bus drivers and staff follow the correct procedure for each student.
• Your cooperation is essential in keeping our youngest students safe and ensuring a smooth and secure arrival and departure process.

To ensure the safety of all students, please follow these important guidelines when waiting for the bus, during the bus ride, and after exiting the bus:

Before the Bus Arrives:

• Arrive 5 minutes early at the bus stop.
• Wait at least 10 feet from the roadway.
• Do not destroy property at the bus stop (e.g., bushes, trees).
• Do not throw rocks or snowballs.
• Always cross in front of the bus, waiting for the driver’s signal to cross the roadway.

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During the Bus Ride:

• Always sit fully in your seat and face forward.
• Do not distract the driver; keep aisles clear.
• Keep all body parts inside the bus at all times.
• Follow all instructions from the driver and attendant.

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After the Bus Ride:

• If dropping something outside the bus, do not pick it up. Notify the driver instead.
• Never cross behind the bus.

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Additional Safety Guidelines:

• Do not talk to strangers or get into a vehicle with strangers.
• If your child is not to be released without an adult, prior arrangements must be made with the Transportation Department.

By following these guidelines, we can ensure the safety of all students during their time at the bus stop and throughout their ride.      

English - Bus Stop Safety Tips  Spanish - Bus Stop Safety Tips

English - Bus Stop Expectations  Spanish - Bus Stop Expectations

General Bus Conduct:

• The bus driver is in full charge. Students must follow all instructions given by the driver.
• Students must ride their assigned bus only.
• Students are not allowed to leave the bus except at their regular stop unless written permission is given by the principal or parent.
• No eating, drinking, or smoking on the bus.
• Students should remain seated at all times with their feet and belongings clear of the aisle.
• No distracting the driver; students must not stand or move around while the bus is in motion.
• No dangerous objects (e.g., sticks, breakable containers, weapons).
• No extending arms or heads outside the bus or opening windows without permission.
• Misconduct may result in the loss of bus privileges.

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Safety Rules:

• Students may only cross in front of the bus, never behind it.
• Wait for the bus to come to a complete stop before boarding or exiting.
• No skateboards, scooters, large musical instruments, or dangerous items are allowed on the bus.
• Parents are responsible for damage to school buses.

English - Bus Riding Expectations for Students  Spanish - Bus Riding Expecations for Students

Bus Safety for Parents:

• Ensure your child puts everything they carry in a backpack to avoid dropping items along the way.
• Teach safe crossing practices: Look left, right, and left again before crossing any street.
• Walk in groups for older children and always walk facing traffic.
• Be sure to meet your child on the correct side of the street and wait for the bus driver’s hand signal before crossing.

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Communication with the Bus Driver:

• If your child needs to ride a different bus or be dropped off at a different stop, written permission is required.
• If you do not want your child to be dropped off without an adult present, prior arrangements must be made with the Transportation Department.

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Important Safety Reminders

• Motorist Responsibility: Always slow down and stay alert in school zones. Do not pass a school bus that has its stop sign extended.

• Prohibited Items on the Bus:  No glass containers, skateboards, scooters, live animals (except service dogs), alcohol, drugs, tobacco, firearms, weapons, or vape pens.

English - Discipline Policy

Spanish - Discipline Policy

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Appeal Process

All student discipline can be appealed by contacting your students school administrator or transportation coordinator.  A meeting will be set up to discuss the conduct and consequence.