The
Pinnacle Charter School Transportation Department is an important
part of our school. Over half of our students rely on the bus
to get to school. We have 15 school buses to transport our students
to and from school, to sport events, and field trips.
Parents must fill out the Bus Application to
sign their student(s) up to ride the bus. Fill out the application and turn it
into the school office. Feel free to contact the transportation department with
any questions regarding bus stops.
The
Pinnacle Charter School
Expectation of Conduct of Pupils as Bus Passengers |
| Colorado
Law does not require schools or school districts to transport public
school pupils to and from school (22-32-113, Colorado Revised Statues,
1973). Therefore, riding the bus is a privilege. Your understanding,
cooperation and support in helping to maximize the “Safety” of
all students while on a school bus is required. The following rules
and regulations exist to promote and help assure the safety of
each student while in transit. |
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The driver
is in full charge of the bus and of its passengers. Students must obey
the instructions of the driver without argument.
Please
discuss the following rules for school bus passengers with your
child:
Only students
and school personnel regularly assigned to the bus for a particular
route or excursion shall be allowed to ride in a school bus unless
special permission is granted by the school official in charge.
Arrive at
the bus stop five minutes prior to the scheduled time of the stop to
ensure that the bus does not leave you. No matter how late the bus
may be due to unforeseen circumstances, all stops will be made in their
pre-arranged order.
While at
a bus stop or pick-up point students must:
a. Conduct themselves in an orderly manner. No disturbances of any type (i.e.
fighting, assault, throwing things, vandalism etc.)
b. Avoid littering and respect private property.
c. Stay out of the street.
Students
shall take seats promptly after boarding the bus. Seats cannot be reserved.
Should the driver or bus assistant assign a student to a specific seat,
the student must comply. Students will remain seated while the bus
is in motion.
Students
shall not open or close windows or emergency doors except when asked
to do so by the driver or bus assistant. Students must keep arms and
head inside the bus.
While a
passenger on the bus, students must not:
a. Damage property; Disturb others, fight, engage in personal or verbal assault
or harassment of others.
b. Transport items, which may endanger the health or safety of any other passengers.
No matches or fireworks. Additionally, all carry-on items must fit safely on
the child’s lap. Large items must be transported by other means.
c. Smoke (State and CDE regulations) or possess/use any tobacco products.
d. Eat food or drink beverages on the bus.
e. Litter
f. Make loud or unnecessary noise. Disturb the driver.
g. Throw any objects in the bus or out the window.
h. Hang body parts out the window (head, arm, etc.)
Students are
encouraged to report to the driver or bus assistant any damage to seats
or other parts of the bus. If a student causes damage to the bus, that
student/family will be required to make payment for that damage as well
as be subject to appropriate discipline.
Students who exit from a bus must never walk behind the bus. Students must obey
all traffic controls for street crossings. If students must cross in front of
a bus they must do so approximately 10 feet in front of the bus.
Middle and high students must show, upon request, a bus
pass as proper identification and authorization to ride a school bus.
Should any student persist in violating any of these
rules and regulations, the driver or bus assistant will refer the incidents
to the Transportation Manager or designee. The student will receive
consequences according to the severity of the offense, up to and including
suspension from the bus and/or school and termination of bus riding
privileges. Any student with three bus suspensions will automatically
lose bus-riding privileges for the remainder of the school year or
longer.
PARENTS
PLEASE NOTE: The period of time your child is on a bus is considered an
extension of the school day and, as such, subject to the rules of the school.
Any conference to be held between the bus driver and parent because of
disciplinary problems will be held at the school with the principal or
designee.
Parents engaging bus drivers in an abusive manner will result in your child’s
or children’s lose of bus riding privileges and may also result in criminal
charges. If you have a bus concern or related issues please contact Bill Rosell
(Transportation Manager) at (303) 450-3985 ext. 153.
NOTE: Impeding students and faculty is unlawful. It is a class 3 misdemeanor
for a person, through the use of force or violence, coercion or intimidation,
to disrupt students, faculty or administration in their educational activities.
NOTE: In 1996, the Governor of Colorado signed into law House Bill 1361, which
allows anyone who assaults passengers or drivers of a school bus to be charged
with a class 3 felony.
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Frequently Asked Transportation Questions
Q1. How do I go about getting my child on the school bus?
A1: Contact the Transportation Department at (303) 450-3985 ext. 211 and fill out the Bus Applicaiton. Click here to print out the Bus_Application.
Q2. How do I request a school bus stop added or changed?
A2: Contact the Transportation Department at (303) 450-3985 ext. 211 or email dgutierrez@pinnaclecsi.org to make a request. Please make sure you request a change or stop as early as possible in the school year.
Q3. My child is enrolled in half-day Kindergarten. Do you provide transportation both ways?
A3: We provide two-way transportation for full-day students enrolled only.
Q4. If I need to change my child’s pickup or drop-off location for a particular day, who do I notify and what procedure do I follow?
A4: Send a note with your child with the following information:
- Parent’s name, phone number, what bus, what stop and the student’s name who your child is riding with.
Q5. I have a special needs child. How do I arrange for transportation services?
A5: Contact your child’s Principle.
Q6. Why are there less high school stops?
A6. The stops that were taken to build the high school routes had the most students in that area. If you have questions or concerns call (303) 450-3985 ext. 211
Q7. Why can’t my high school student ride the K-8 bus?
A.7: K-8 buses will be completely full in the afternoon. High school students will have to take their assigned bus.
Q8. I’m interested in being a school bus driver or bus aide. How do I apply for
these positions?
A8. Visit this website for available positions and to download an employment application. |
