Student Transportation

Students are responsible for:

• Complying with the behavior standards for school bus students.
• Obeying the instructions of bus drivers, DoDEA personnel, and military officials.
• Attending and completing school bus safety training sessions when offered by the school or military installation. 

School Bus Safely

DoDEA school bus transportation is a privilege that may be suspended or revoked. DoDEA will strictly enforce DoDEA school bus rules. DoDEA students failing to comply with DoDEA school bus rules may find their DoDEA bus riding privileges suspended or revoked for the rest of the year. When this happens, unless there are extenuating circumstances related to a DoDEA student’s disability, sponsors/parents/legal guardians assume all responsibility for transporting the DoDEA student(s) to from the DoDEA school. Let us work together to make this school year safe 

On and Around DoDEA School Buses, DoDEA Students Will:

1. Comply with all school rules with the "Behavior Standards for DoDEA School Bus Students."  
2. Board and exit the bus in an orderly, safe manner.  
3. Present DoDEA school bus pass when boarding the DoDEA school bus and upon demand.  
4. Remain seated while on the DoDEA school bus. If the DoDEA school bus is equipped with seat belts, they must be fastened.  
5. Talk with other passengers in a normal voice.  
6. Keep all parts of the body inside the DoDEA school bus windows.  
7. Keep aisles, steps, and empty seats free from obstruction.  
8. Remain fully and properly clothed.  
9. Treat the DoDEA school bus driver and fellow DoDEA students with respect.  
10. Promptly comply with the DoDEA school bus driver's or bus monitor's instructions.  
11. Treat the DoDEA school bus and other private property with care.  

On and Around DoDEA School Buses, DoDEA Students Will NOT:

1. Fight, push, shove, or trip other passengers.  
2. Use or possess unacceptable items identified in the DoDEA school "Student Handbook."  
3. Push while boarding, on, or exiting the bus.  
4. Get on or off the DoDEA school bus while the bus is in motion.  
5. Make excessive noise or play electronic equipment without earplugs.  
6. Put objects out of DoDEA school bus windows or hang out of windows.  
7. Engage in horseplay.  
8. Obstruct aisles, steps, or seats.  
9. Engage in public displays of affection or prohibited sexual behaviors.  
10. Engage in sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other related abusive misconduct.  
11. Eat, drink, or litter on the DoDEA school bus.*  
12. Use objectively offensive or abusive language or make obscene gestures.  
13. Spit or bite.  
14. Bully, commit discriminatory harassment, or interfere with other DoDEA students.  
15. Disrespect, distract or interfere with DoDEA school bus driver.  
16. Damage private property.  
17. Sit in the DoDEA school bus driver's seat, or touch bus operating devices or equipment.  
18. Open or try to open DoDEA school bus door.  
19. Throw or shoot objects inside or out of DoDEA school bus.  
20. Tamper with bus controls or emergency equipment.  
21. Violate any other DoDEA school rule, law, or military installation regulation.  

* DoDEA students may drink water and eat snacks on any daily commute bus that travels one-way in excess of one (1) hour between the first pickup and drop-off. However, littering on the bus is still prohibited, and DoDEA students are required to take their litter off the DoDEA school bus. Any DoDEA student who litters on the DoDEA school bus shall be disciplined in accordance with Section 7 this Issuance.

Additional Bus Stop Rules

1. Be on time (5 minutes before bus schedule time).
2. Always walk, NEVER run to or from the bus!
3. Stand back from curb (5 giant steps).
4. No pushing other students, or "playing chicken" with traffic or the bus.
5. Stand in single file line when bus arrives.
6. Wait until the bus doors open before approaching the bus.
7. If you must cross the street wait until the driver signals you to cross.
8. Never crawl under the bus, if you drop something tell the driver.
9. Pre-K- 2nd grade students must have a parent, babysitter or older sibling with them during morning pickups and afternoon drop-offs.