If you drop something in the DANGER ZONE leave it, NEVER stop and pick it up Ask the driver to retrieve it!
Always aproach the bus from the front, if you can see the driver the driver can see you. Most importantly, if you can't see the driver, the driver can't see you!
Waiting for the bus at the bus stop
Always be at the bus stop 5 minutes before the bus arrives-Never run to or from the bus
Have all your belongings in your book bag
Tuck in drawstrings on jackets, coats & mittens, so they do not get snagged on the handrail
Stay on the sidewalk or side of the road, no horseplay!
Boarding the bus
WAIT! on the sidewalk or side of the road until the bus comes to a complete stop & the door opens before approaching the bus
If you have to cross the street WAIT! until the driver gives the universal crossing signal indicating that it is safe to cross
When boarding enter one at a time, use the handrail, no pushing or shoving
Find your seat and sit facing the driver, with your feet in front of you
Keep the aisle clear at all times
Riding the bus
Students should observe the same conduct as in the classroom
Be courteous, use no bad language
Do not eat or drink on the bus
Keep the bus clean- use the trash can
Stay in your seat, sit facing the front, with your feet in front of you
Do not block the aisle-the driver has to see out of the back window!
Keep your hands, head and feet inside the bus
Getting off of the bus
Remain seated until the bus comes to a complete stop
Have all your belongings in your book bag
Tuck in drawstrings on jackets, coats & mittens, so they do not get snagged on the handrail
Do not push or shove
Use the handrail
Look in both direections before stepping off
Walk, do not run away from the bus
If you have to cross the street
Walk to the front of the bus by taking ten steps and turn and face the driver and say "I see the driver and the driver see's me".
Wait until the driver gives the universal crossing signal indicating that it is safe to cross
Stop at the front of the bus and look in both directions, if the bus driver beeps the horn, it means DANGER! return to the curb
