BUS TRANSPORTATION( continued)
Bicycles
A Bicycle Permission Slip signed by a parent or guardian must be submitted to the office before a student can ride his or her bike to school. Bicycles that are ridden to school must be walked on and off the school property. All students should lock their bicycles in the racks provided. The school is not responsible for damaged or stolen bicycles. All students are required to wear a helmet, per state law.
Crossing Guards
Children should walk to school by the most direct public way. In most areas there are sidewalks. However, if this is not the case, children should follow good pedestrian rules and they should always cross at crosswalks. Crossing guards are located at busy intersections as determined by the Enfield Police Department. Walking students are expected to walk directly home after school. Information concerning location and time schedules of crossing guards may be obtained from the police department.
Rollerblades / Skateboards / Scooters
No rollerblades, Heelys roller shoes, skateboards, scooters, or similar devices are allowed on school grounds. Students are reminded to use extreme caution while rollerblading or skateboarding and to be careful of pedestrians.
Safe Riding Practices
Every student riding a school bus must follow the proper and safe riding practices outlined by the school administration.
All students must: 1. Leave home early enough to arrive at the bus stop on time. Avoid having to run to catch the bus. 2. Wait for your bus at the designated stop in a safe place well off the roadway. 3. Board the bus in an orderly manner and take a seat. 4. Follow the instructions of the school bus driver. 5. Remain in the seat while the bus is in motion. 6. Keep head and arms inside the bus at all times. 7. Keep aisles clear at all times. 8. Remain quiet and orderly. 9. Be courteous to the school bus driver and fellow passengers. 10. Be alert to traffic when leaving the bus. Do not cross immediately in front of the bus. Cross 10 to 15 feet in front of the bus and, at all times, be watchful for other vehicles which may not stop for the school bus.
11. To prevent exposure to students with special dietary needs( with food allergies), no eating or drinking on school buses is allowed per Board Policy.
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