SCHOOL BUS COURTESY SEAT POLICY (formerly the Empty Seat Policy)
Every year we receive many requests and calls from parents who do not live within the transportation areas as established by the Transportation Department requesting permission for their child/ren to ride the school bus by accessing the Courtesy Seat Policy. Courtesy seats, if they are available, will be assigned in October. A priority will be given to younger students. Applications are available in the school office. We thank you in advance for your patience.
All questions related to Transportation can be directed to our
Transportation Department at 905-890-6000.
SCHOOL BUS SAFETY
Ensuring student safety is a very important goal to all working with students. Parents of students who ride the school bus are asked to review the following rules with their child/ren:
Bus students are required to…
• Be at the bus stop at least 10 minutes before the scheduled pick up time
• Listen to the driver when getting on or off the bus, especially when a road must be crossed
• Go directly to their seat and stay seated until they are let off the bus
• Follow all instructions from the bus driver, especially where they put their belongings
• Not eat or drink, fight, swear or engage in other types of poor behaviour
• Not open or close windows unless the driver gives permission
• Respect private property
Every effort must be made to maintain a high standard of discipline and safety in the operation of the school bus.
When improper conduct is reported:
On the
FIRST occasion, the Principal/Vice Principal will speak with the student.
On the
SECOND occasion, a note or phone call will be made to the parent/guardian.
On the
THIRD occasion, the Principal/Vice Principal will restrict/suspend the student's bus privileges.