Palmer Trinity School

{ 48 } STUDENTS TR AV ELING ON BUSES TO A ND FROM PTS PTS SHUTTLE BUS – Taylor Haas x260 ATHLETIC BUS – Kaylee Padron x164 Students are expected to act appropriately on all buses, including the PTS shuttle and athletic buses, that travel to and from Palmer Trinity School. Students must ride in a safe manner that does not interfere with the driver's responsibilities. e driver will not discharge students at places other than their regular stop at home or at School unless they have proper authorization from the student's parent/guardian and PTS Shuttle Coordinator or School Administrator. Students also need to be aware that their actions reflect not only on themselves, but the School itself. One Day passes are an exclusive privilege for registered bus riders, and are available based on bus capacity and a request made 48 hours in advance. If your child needs to use another bus route, please know that parental consent is required via email 48 hours before the requested date. Any student who violates the PTS Code of Conduct and the Rules and Regulations of the bus may be referred to the appropriate Deans of Students. A student with a behavior problem on the bus may be denied the privilege of riding the bus and may be disciplined, up to and including, expulsion. Students who are riding to and from School on buses provided by the School are required to follow some basic safety rules. e driver is responsible for student safety and may assign seating or direct the student in any reasonable manner to maintain that safety. e following behaviors are expected of all students: • Students must understand and follow Palmer Trinity School rules of conduct as specified throughout the student handbook. Bus discipline will be administered by the Deans. • e bus driver is in command of the bus and must be obeyed at all times. Anyone who interferes with the driver's operation of the bus endangers the life of all of the passengers. Any such actions will be dealt with severely. • Only Palmer Trinity School paid registered students may ride the PTS Shuttle (registered bus rider tags will be issued and must be prominently displayed on their person or back-pack). • MS students should be seated towards the front of the bus and US students should be seated towards the back of the bus. • Students are expected to respect school property by not defacing the bus in any manner. In addition, students are expected to respect the personal property of other students. • Students are to remain seated and buckled in at all times while on the bus. Students should sit two to a bench. No student should be seated on the floor or remain standing while the bus is in motion. • Students will be responsible for taking their possessions with them when departing the bus. Palmer Trinity School will not be responsible for any items left on the bus. If an item is left on the bus, the student is responsible to check with the driver on the next ride to collect their belongings. • Arms, heads and legs are to be kept inside the bus and may, at no time, be put outside the windows. Objects are not to be thrown out of the bus window. • Bus conversations should be carried in a normal tone of voice, without shouting. Language that is harassing, profane,vulgar or otherwise unacceptable will not be tolerated. • Students may use electronic devices but must do so with a headset/earbuds.

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