Islamic School Of Cambridge

Parent/Guardian Responsibilities
The safety and conduct of their children at bus pick-up/drop off points
Determining if it is safe for their children to leave for school in inclement weather.

Inclement Weather
When a bus does not travel a route in the morning, it will not do so in the afternoon.
During inclement weather, designated radio stations will announce bus cancellations. Parents and students are advised to listen to their designated radio station. Please do not call the radio station as regular reports will be issued.

Guidelines
A student is expected to behave in accordance with the expectations of the school while he is at school premises, at the pick-up stop and while traveling on the school bus.
A student will follow the driver's directions and co-operate with and assist the patrols in carrying out their duties.
A student is responsible for compensation for any damage or destruction to the school bus.
Bus students may only be picked up or discharged at designated stops.
Books, lunch boxes and bulky items must be kept on the student's lap.
A student must keep his or her arms and head inside the bus at all times.
Profane language is not permitted at any time.
Students must be aware that serious and repeated misconduct will be recorded. Such actions may result in the loss of transportation privileges.
Fieldtrips are part of the regular school program and students are subject to the same rules and code of conduct as in classroom.

Loading Procedure A student must:
Be at the bus stop 5 minutes before pick up time.
Stands away from the road until the bus has stopped.
Line up in a single file and board the bus in an orderly fashion when the driver indicates it is time to board.
Wait for the driver's direction before crossing the road to board the bus.
Stay 5-8 paces in front of the bus when crossing.

Unloading Procedures A student must:
Stay in the seat until the bus comes to a complete stop.
Leave the bus in an orderly fashion.
Continue up his or her laneway if it is directly beside the door of the bus.
Stand away from the bus and wait until it has departed before walking to his or her laneway if it is on the same side of the as the bus.
Wait for the driver's direction before crossing the road if his or her laneway is across the road.