1. Leave home early enough to arrive at your bus stop on time.

It is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to ensure that their student gets to the bus stop safely and on time. Students should be at the school bus stop 5 minutes before the scheduled pickup time. Respect private property at the stop location. Parents/guardians are highly encouraged to accompany younger children to the bus stop and to work with other parents/guardians to help supervise students waiting for the bus.

2. Wait for your bus in a safe place-well off the roadway

Keep yourself and others safe by waiting at the designated area and remain in your cars until you are ready to board the bus.

3. Enter your bus in an orderly manner and take your seat.

When the bus stops to pick you up and the driver opens the door, get on immediately and go to your assigned seat. 

4. Items not allowed on the bus

Anything brought on the bus must be stored under the seat or in the student’s lap. Bulky items, including large musical instruments and sports equipment, are the responsibility of the parents/guardians to get to school. Live animals, glass, illegal substances, weapons, explosives, and flammable materials are prohibited on the bus. 

5. Follow the instructions of your school bus driver.

The bus driver’s job is to ensure the safe transportation of students. Therefore,  it is necessary for students to be cooperative and respectful. It is imperative that the bus drivers’ directions to students are obeyed. The driver has full authority to assign seats. 

6. Remain in your seat while your bus is in motion.

Changing seats while the bus is in motion is unsafe and not allowed. The correct and safest position for riding is seated facing forward with your back against the seatback.

7. Keep your head and arms inside the bus at all times.

Serious injury could result from being struck by an object as the bus passes or hitting the window frame as the bus goes over a bump. Throwing items out of the window could result in an accident. 

8. Keep aisles clear

Feet, legs, arms and bodies, as well as book bags, instruments and other “stuff” must be kept out of the aisle; the driver must have a clear view down the aisle through the back door window at all times

9. Remain quiet and orderly.

Be silent at all railroad crossings; use a quiet voice at all other times. Shouting or any loud noise is not acceptable. A low noise level is imperative for the safest driving conditions.

10. Classroom behavior will remain in effect on the bus.

All aspects of bullying -- physical, verbal or written are against the law and will not be tolerated.  Bus behavior expectations are the same as on campus behavior expectations.  Student handbook policies apply while on the bus.

11. Eating and drinking (except for water) are not allowed on the bus.

Not only does this help us to keep our buses cleaner, but it helps to avoid choking and allergy issues.

12. When exiting the bus be alert to traffic.

Follow the instructions of your driver for safe procedures when crossing the street or leaving the bus drop off location.

Consequences for Violating Rules

First Violation = Verbal Warning

Second Violation = Student will be referred to Assistant Principal who will contact home

Third Violation = Assistant Principal will call home warning of termination of service

Fourth Violation = Termination from Transportation on P2P Bus

Snow Closures and Delays

During the winter, snow and ice are expected in Colorado. Occasionally, however, conditions may prompt Peak to Peak to delay or cancel school. If school is canceled or delayed, Peak to Peak will send a notification. You can also check the status of the school by visiting www.peaktopeak.org

Bus Schedules

Peak to Peak invests considerable effort into getting the buses to school within 10 minutes before the start of classes

Bus Schedule

The bus will depart as scheduled and will not wait for students who have not arrived at the designated time for pick-up.

Parents/guardians of students who are not on the bus for 10 consecutive days will be contacted to determine future access to bus privileges.  Because we have a wait list, P2P will ask you to give up your seat in order to make room for a student who needs transportation.

Cameras on the Bus

Each P2P Bus is equipped with cameras that record the driver and students. Bus drivers and principals may review the video footage as needed. 

Medications

Bus drivers are not allowed to handle the transfer of medications from home to school. Students with medical conditions or disabilities that require accommodations, including self-carrying of asthma medications and Epi-pens, should generally have a plan created by the school, including a Section 504 Plan or IEP. It is important to assure that students who may need emergency or additional procedures, such as diabetes or seizures, be specifically addressed in a plan that is shared with the driver and the school nurse. Bus drivers do not administer any type of medication. If there is a medical emergency the bus driver will pull over and call 911. Students who self carry epi pens can administer the epi pen themselves and the bus driver will pull over and call 911. Families who have students with significant health concerns will be provided with additional procedural information prior to the start of bus transportation.



Accidents

Should a bus be involved in an accident with students on board, Parents/guardians will receive updates. Should a serious accident occur that includes injuries to students, parents/guardians of the injured students will be individually notified as soon as possible. When an accident occurs, notification to the police is the first priority. Additionally, all accidents are investigated. This process can be tedious and result in delays. When necessary, an alternate bus is sent to the site to take the children to school. Upon release by the Officer in charge, the children will be taken to Peak to Peak as quickly as possible. Please do not go to the site of a bus accident unless your student is injured. Students will not be allowed to be picked up at an accident site until the Police Officer in Charge releases the student, and the individual picking up the student has proper authority and identification. 

Communications

Peak to Peak will use contact information from Infinite Campus to notify parents/guardians about when a bus is delayed or unavailable due to a bus driver absence or bus breakdown. Parents/guardians will receive a text message and email by 6:00 AM if there is a bus delay or cancellation that morning.

Optional Donation

In lieu of charging a fee for bus transportation, we welcome a school year, monthly or other donation to support our program at a rate of $2/day.  If you are interested, you will have the option for making a donation.

Important Form Information:

Choosing your Rate will be your Pick Up Location

Choosing your Attendance Schedule will give you donation options if desired