According to state law, when the yellow lights on the bus are flashing, drivers need to start slowing down because the bus driver is preparing to stop. After the bus stops, the red lights flash, which tells drivers on both sides of the street to come to a complete stop. The only time opposing traffic does not need to stop is when there is a wide median separating each side of traffic. The transportation department works closely with school district police officers to warn violators about bus safety laws.

Transportation is a privilege, not a right. Bus safety not only applies to drivers, but to those students who ride in the buses as well. Some of those safety responsibilities include:

• Dress for the weather and time of day: If it is rainy or dark, and visibility is poor, wear a raincoat or bright colored clothing with reflective material. Start extra early, walk carefully and stay alert.

• At the bus stop, stay away from the edge of the road, so you will be out of harm’s way.

• When entering the bus, let it come to a full stop and wait for the driver to open the door before you move toward the bus.

Transportation is available to all of our students, but there are special guidelines regarding Prekindergarten and Kindergarten students. If your child has to be returned to their campus three (3) times, then we will no longer be able to provide transportation for your child for the PM route. Transportation will still be available to those students for the AM route. This is soley for your child's safety. There are some occasions where this may be waived but at the Director's discretion. Please call Transportation if you have any questions. We appreciate your understanding.

Channelview ISD students attending Highpoint East for a Discipline Alternative Educational Placement are required to ride Channelview ISD transportation. Highpoint students are not allowed to transport themselves, nor be transported by a parent or other adult.

Channelview ISD bus will pick up all students attending Highpoint East at the old Channelview ISD Administration building located at 1403 Sheldon Rd. according to the following schedule.

Mornings

• Students may arrive at the pick-up location no earlier than 7:15 am.

• The bus will leave for Highpoint at 7:40 am.

Afternoons

• Bus will drop students off at approximately 3:20 pm.

• All students must be picked up or leave the area by 3:45 pm each day

District security provided by the Harris County Precint 3 Constables office will only be present during the times outlined in the schedule above. It is very important to abide strictly by the schedule above in order to ensure the safety of all students.