Transportation Policy
When students are being transported in a vehicle for a school-related activity, they are to display proper conduct. Proper conduct is defined as the following:
1. Students will sit on the seats, always wearing a properly buckled seat belt.
2. Students will obey the drivers and any requests made by them.
3. No student will put any part of his/her body out of the window.
4. No headsets and/or CD players may be used.
5. The noise level in the vehicle is to remain low. There is to be no loud talking, jumping, loud laughing, or screaming.
6. There are to be no sudden noises made by any students.
7. Students may not shout out the windows to people in passing cars or on the street.
8. Courtesy is to be observed at all times.
9. Conversations are to reflect the principles of New Life Christian School. This eliminates rude noises, talk about bodily functions, or conversations degrading others.
10.Have care and consideration for the property of others.a. Take all items belonging to you out of the vehicle.
b. Do not leave garbage in the vehicle.
c. Do not climb over seats or put feet on the seats.
d. Do not jump on the seats, slam the doors and/or windows.
e. Do not fiddle with parts of the vehicle (ashtray covers, window controls, etc.).
f. Do not throw objects out the window or inside the vehicle.
g. No spitting.
Busing
If you live within 15 miles of the school, your school district is responsible to bus your children. All students riding public school transportation are under the direct care of their parents and home school districts. Any problems on the bus will be reported to the parents. Students are to be reminded they are representing New Life Christian School and must follow the Transportation Policy. Bus safety rules are to be followed at all times.
Parents must send a written request for busing (provided with your Pre-Registration Form) to their local school Superintendent by April 1. All others are responsible to transport their own children.
All students must have written permission to change afternoon transportation; permission slips must be turned in to teachers in the first period class. Notice by phone in emergency situations must be made by 1:00 PM. All of our cooperating school districts have informed us that no one is allowed to ride another school district’s bus.
Student Driving Policy
Student drivers and their parents must notify the school principal of their intention to have the student drive. Written permission must be received from the parents for the student to drive to and from school. Students must notify the office or the bus duty personnel prior to leaving each day. Other general driving regulations include:
1. Speed limit in the parking lot is 5 MPH.
2. Students must park in designated student parking; normally the lot beyond the Community Center.
3. Students may not leave the school grounds during school hours without written permission from parent/guardian.
4. Drivers must show courtesy and follow all traffic regulations.
5. Students may NOT transport any other student without written permission from their parents/guardian and written permission from the student’s parents whom they are transporting.
6. Students must not skid, "peel out," or "rev" engines.
7. Designated entrance and exits must be used.
8. Students may leave only with permission for designated appointments (e.g., dentist, doctor, etc.).
RULE VIOLATIONS WILL NEGATE STUDENT DRIVING PRIVILEGES
Non Bussed Student Drop-Off/Pickup Policy
No students may be dropped off prior to 8:00 AM. Students transported by car should arrive by 8:15 AM.
Students may be dismissed beginning at 2:15. Parents (or designated drivers) must report to the office to verify pickup of children. We ask that students be picked up no later than 3:00 PM. Any parents who are responsible to pick up their children from school will be charged a "babysitting" fee if they arrive after 3:15 PM. The fee will be charged as follows: arrival between 3:15 and 3:30 PM, you will be required to pay $2.50 per child; arrival between 3:30 and 3:45 PM, you will be required to pay $5.00 per child; arrival between 3:45 and 4:00 PM, you will be required to pay $7.50 per child. This fee is due at the time that you arrive to retrieve your child(ren).