Students are encouraged to use the school bus service. All students must be orderly and remain seated at all times and obey all other rules and procedures related to bus safety. Students may be denied transportation privileges for disturbances or rule infractions on the bus.

Morning bus arrivals are expected daily between 8:20 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. subject to local area traffic flow. Evening departures are scheduled for 3:40 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.

In the interest of safety and bus scheduling, students are expected to board the bus 5 minutes prior to departure. Once the bus doors are closed, at 3:40 p.m. on the early afternoon run and 5:00 p.m. on the late run, they are not re-opened for individual students or parents.

The bus depot is off limits to general pedestrian and automotive traffic.

Behaviour Expectations of Students on School Buses.

HSC's priority is to transport safely our students to and from the College daily. Students are expected to behave appropriately on the bus to ensure the required level of safety for everyone. It is the responsibility of the bus driver to report improper conduct on the buses.

• Abide by Bus Driver's instructions at all times
• Be at your stop 5 minutes ahead of scheduled time
• If you have to cross the road, be certain that the road is clear and traffic is stopped
• Watch for the Bus Driver's signal before crossing
• Remain seated at all times
• No Littering
• No Eating, Drinking, Gum Chewing, or Smoking
• Keep your hands to yourself
• Keep aisles & doorways clear
• Always be courteous
• Keep head, hands, etc. inside the bus
• Absolutely nothing can be thrown out the window
• Behave in an orderly manner & respect the safety of others
• Students will be held responsible for any damage done to the bus

Failure to follow the rules may lead to suspension of bus privileges.