Student Handbook - Kingsport City Schools

KINGSPORT CITY SCHOOLS • www.k12k.com STUDENT HANDBOOK
again. Occasionally, there may be a problem with the bus or it may be delayed. If
this occurs and you have a question, please call the respective school or, Ken Barnes,
Director of Transportation, at 378-2115.
General Safety Concerns
• Any student who does not ride a specific bus normally must have a signed note
from his/her parent, authorized by the school.
• Any student getting off the bus at a stop other than their normal stop must have a
signed note from his/her parent, authorized by the school.
• If a student does not know how to wear a seatbelt properly, it is their responsibility
to ask the driver for assistance (for grades 3 through 12). Drivers should always
ensure K – 2 students have daily assistance with fastening their seatbelts properly.
Students must:
• Walk 10 feet in front of or to the side of the bus when exiting to enable the driver to
see them.
• If a student drops something near or under the bus, do not try to get it without
direction from the driver.
• Never walk behind the bus.
• Before crossing the road watch for the driver’s or patrolman’s signal to cross safely.
• Wait for the bus in an orderly manner and wait until the bus comes to a complete
stop before approaching the bus.
• Stay out of the roadway while at the bus stop.
• Inform the driver if there are any problems on the bus (bullying, assault,
harassment etc).
Bus Transportation Code of Conduct
Kingsport City Schools requires basic character traits in all students in order to assure
that a school bus is a safe environment for riders, bus drivers, other motorists and
pedestrians. These traits include: self-discipline, integrity, honesty, respect for others,
kindness, compassion, courage to do what is right, good judgment, responsibility and
good citizenship.
Kingsport City Schools has established a Bus Transportation Code of Conduct to give
the students a set of guidelines to help them build these character traits. The code deals
with expected behavior on the school bus and it explains what the consequences of
any misbehavior will be. This code is designed to reflect the wide range of student
developmental levels in the school. There are a variety of consequences that provide
staff with the opportunity to meet the specific needs of students at all grade-levels.
Consequences may be modified based on the frequency or severity of the individual
student’s behavior.
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