BUS CONDUCT ( 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 .
Refer to Policy # 5131.1 for more information
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