Transportation

Transportation Information

Please remember that riding the bus is a privilege maintained by good behavior. Students are required to follow all school rules and procedures to ensure the safety of all on the bus. Unacceptable behavior and violation of the bus rules while on the bus may result in restrictions or suspension of bus privileges. If bus privileges are suspended for more than 5 days, students can appeal the suspension in accordance with the appeal process outlined above. The school provides daily bus service for day students and will only stop at designated locations.

Bus Change Requests

A student must have a temporary bus pass in order to ride a different bus from the one assigned. To be eligible to receive a temporary bus pass, a parent must give written notice or call by 1:00 p.m. on the same day.

Bus Routes

East of Mariano Lake area, Smith Lake and South on Hwy. 371
North and South Loop of Standing Rock, Standing Rock Chapter House, Standing Rock Housing
Hwy. N.R. 481, Littlewater area and Housing, and Heartbutte area
Along North Hwy. 371, Becenti Housing, Red Mesa Housing, Miracle Valley Church Road and P.H.S. Housing
Surrounding Dalton Pass area and Housing, East and West Cross Canyon Road, West Route #9, Old School Farm and Church Road
Rocky Canyon Road, New and Old West Mesa Housing, North Heights, Crownpoint High School, and Hill View Housing
Old Mutual Help Housing, Sunnyside area, Central Valley Housing, Midway Housing, NTU Apartments and Day Care
Low Rent and North Valley Housing, Food Distribution, Old P.H.S. Housing, B.I.A. Housing, and Tall House Trailer Park

Transportation Cancellation due to Inclement Weather

The television stations KOAT (channel 7), KOB (channel 4) and KRQE (channel 13) will announce school closures. School administration will make the final decision regarding school closure and/or delays. All snow delays or school cancellation announcements will be announced by 6:15 AM. In the event a delay is upgraded to a cancellation, that cancellation will be announced no later than 7:30 AM. CCS uses One Call Now, an automated calling system, as our system of communication that will allow us to contact parents and staff within minutes.

Television station websites: www.koat.com, www.kob.com, www.krqe.com

Bus Rules and Expectations

Students are expected to follow these guidelines to ensure a safe and respectful environment on the bus:

Be at the bus stop five minutes before pick-up time. Drivers are not obligated to wait.
Cooperate and obey the bus driver.
Be courteous—no profane language or obscene gestures.
Do not fight, push, or shove.
Be quiet; no loud talking or yelling at any time.
Keep head, hands, feet, and personal property inside the bus at all times.
Do not eat or drink on the bus while in motion; sack lunches will be served at the destination site.
Keep the bus clean. Dispose of trash properly.
Adhere to the zero-tolerance policy on illegal substances. Tobacco, drugs, alcohol, or controlled substances in any form are prohibited.
Do not tamper with or damage the bus or its equipment. Parents/guardians are responsible for any damage caused.
Do not pull or play with fire exit doors or windows.
The driver is authorized to assign seating arrangements; stay in your assigned seat.
Keep aisles and exits clear.
All passengers and drivers must comply with the Emergency Preparedness Plan and COO Plan.
Note: If passengers do not obey these regulations, incidents will be handled according to the school discipline policy.

The following guidelines will be used:

All passengers must take the bus home after school unless parents have notified the school in writing or call before 1:00 p.m.
Bus drivers or chaperones will open windows on hot days.
All passengers will be dropped off at the student drop-off zone each morning.
Bus drivers will take daily attendance.
Supervision of students at bus stops is the parents’ responsibility.
All passengers will follow school dress code and dress appropriately for all weather conditions.
Misbehavior on school buses can endanger other students; therefore, any student who does not follow the bus rules may be suspended from riding the bus. Follow up procedures for reinstatement will be determined according to set policies.
Parents and students will take extra pre-caution when warning flashers are on, indicating loading and unloading of students.
Bus drivers will clean the buses twice daily after morning and afternoon routes.