Transportation
Coordinator of Transportation
larmistead@salem.k12.va.us
If you have questions regarding the bus routes please contact the transportation office at
540-444-0858.
Rules for riding on a SCS School Bus
Student Behavior on the Bus
The bus is school property and riding the bus is a privilege. All school rules and expectations for behavior apply when riding the bus.
B - Be Safe
Be at your assigned bus stop five minutes before the scheduled bus arrival time
Look for the red lights to come on and the bus to stop
Wait for the driver to signal before approaching the bus or crossing the street
U - Use Good Manners
Use appropriate language with peers and the bus driver
Use a quiet voice when talking with others
Use cell phones and technology appropriately within your personal space
S - Stay Seated
Choose a seat and stay in it during the whole bus ride
Sit with your back to the back of the seat
Sit with your bottom to the bottom of the seat
Sit facing forward
A reminder that a parent/guardian or responsible adult should accompany young children to and from the bus stop.