KNOW THE BUS RULES!

RESPECT SELF

  • Stay out of the bus danger zone

  • When riding the bus, remain seated at all times

RESPECT OTHERS

  • Keep hands, feet and belongings to yourself

  • Use quiet voices and be courteous

  • Follow the driver’s instructions

RESPECT PROPERTY

  • Bring only school-approved items on the bus

  • Be respectful of bus space and equipment

waiting for the bus

WAITING FOR THE BUS!

  • Dress for the weather

  • Be on time – arrive no more than 10 minutes before the bus arrives

  • Use respectful behaviors:

    • Hands/feet to self

    • Stay away from curb and  off the road

    • Use kind words

    • Stay at bus stop

  • Wait for the bus to STOP,   then get on

Three students ready to climb on a school bus

Riding the bus is a privilege, not a right.

If you want the "right" keep safety in sight!

KNOW THE DANGER ZONE!

  • The “danger zone” is all the space within 10 giant steps around the bus.

  • The most dangerous areas are close to the tires and right in front of the bus.

    • REMEMBER! The driver can not see you in the “danger zone!”

  • Always cross in front of the bus.  Wait for the driver to signal.

  • Never enter the “danger zone” to pick up papers, mittens, balls, etc.

School bus danger zone diagram

KNOW EVACUATION PROCEDURES

There are three different evacuation plans

  • Using only the front service door

  • Using only the rear (or side) emergency door

  • Using both the service door and the emergency door

While evacuating

  • Be quiet and wait for instruction

  • Be alert, move quickly and leave personal belongings on the bus

  • Keep your feet out of the aisle, go out seat by seat, alternating sides

  • Duck your head when going out the emergency door

  • After you are out of the door, move away from the bus as this clears the way for others to follow.

  • Go a distance of at least 100 feet from the bus and remain there in a group until given further instructions by the driver

KNOW THE CONSEQUENCES!

The school bus has rules and consequences just like a classroom.

RIDING THE BUS!

RESPECT SELF

  • When the door opens, enter the bus one at a time using the handrail.

  • Go directly to your assigned seat and sit down

  • Backs to the back, seats to the seat, feet point toward the floor. (Sitting safe)

  • Keep your body inside the bus

RESPECT OTHERS

  • Use a quiet voice

  • Keep hands and feet to self

  • Keep aisle clear

  • Do not throw anything

  • Your bus driver is in charge

RESPECT PROPERTY

  • Take care of the bus

  • No eating or drinking on the bus

  • Animals, weapons, and illegal drugs are not allowed

  • Do not tamper with bus safety equipment

Photo: Students in seats on a school bus

LEAVING THE BUS!

RESPECT SELF

  • Stay in your seat until the bus stops

  • Remember to take everything with you

  • Exit from front to back

  • Quickly exit the “danger zone”

  • Don't push or crowd

  • Use the handrail

  • Look both ways and watch for the driver  to signal before crossing in front of the bus

  • When arriving at school, go directly to your assigned area

  • After school, go directly home or to daycare

Photo: Student walking in front of a bus