Bus Rules

  • Obey the driver at ALL TIMES - Safety is our Priority. 

  • Do not distract the driver through misbehavior:

    • No loud talking or yelling - talk quietly to the person in your seat

    • No inappropriate conversations/discussions allowed

    • No eating, drinking or chewing gum (choking hazard)

    • No throwing objects inside or out of the bus

  • Keep your hands to yourself; no touching, hitting, biting, kicking, pushing others

  • Sit properly in seats (back to back and seat to seat).  No walking or standing while the bus is in motion and keep legs within your assigned seat, the aisle must be clear at all times.
     

  • Profanity, fighting, bullying or inappropriate hand gestures will not be allowed.
     

  • No tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes, drugs, or alcohol allowed on the bus.
     

  • Windows may be opened with the permission of the driver. Keep all body parts inside the bus.
     

  • No live animals, weapons, or glass containers of any type allowed.
     

  • All loose objects such as pencils, balls, toys, water bottles, etc. must be kept in book/sports bags at all times. No skateboards, skates, inline skates or scooters will be transported.  

  • No large sports bags, gear or band instruments allowed to be transported on the bus.  If a bag, gear or instrument is too large to be kept securely in lap or on the floor between student’s legs, it is too large to be transported on the bus (driver’s discretion).


  • Headphones and electronic devices/phones are permitted.  Devices without headphones must have sound turned down.  Camera and video functions are not allowed.  NO SHARING of electronics.  All electronic device use must adhere with LASD technology/internet policies (no inappropriate videos/music).  LASD is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

  • Students must be standing at the bus stop five (5) minutes prior to pick up time. Students are only allowed to get on and off at their assigned stops.

Repeated violation of these rules will result in a suspension of bus privileges up to ten (10) days. Serious misbehavior of any type may include immediate and permanent removal from the bus and/or suspension or expulsion from school.  Riding the bus is a privilege, not a right.  

(Rev Nov. 2021)