School Bus Rules

• Follow the instructions from the driver
• Ride your assigned bus and get on and off the bus at your assigned stop
•  Remain seated in your assigned seat, facing forward, while the bus is moving
•  No drinking or eating food on the bus; these are choking hazards
• Keep all body parts inside the bus at all times
•  Do not throw items from the bus or inside the bus
• Classroom behavior must be observed; no loud noises or yelling
• Aisles must remain free of book bags and other objects
• No horseplay, fighting, boisterous or improper conduct
•  Intimidation, harassment, bullying of students will not be tolerated
• No profanity or obscene gestures directed at the driver or other students
• Students must abide by the bus “carry on item” policy
• Electronic devices are allowed on the bus for personal use only; music cannot be heard by the driver
• Taking photos is not allowed on the bus
• Weapons or unsafe objects are not allowed on the bus
• Restitution will be required for vandalism to bus or bus seats
• No tobacco, alcohol, drugs or any other controlled or unauthorized substances are allowed on the bus

 Note: These rules are not made by the driver; these rules are developed by the Fort Mill School District and the State of South Carolina.