Before Bus Arrives
1. Arrive at the bus stop five minutes before the bus is due to arrive. Dress appropriately for the weather. You may have to wait in the rain or cold.
2. Wait for the bus at least ten feet back from the roadway and wait until the bus comes to a complete stop before approaching.
3. Form a single line and enter the bus in an orderly manner (no pushing or shoving).
4. When entering or exiting the bus, always use the handrail.
5. Once you have entered the bus, find a seat quickly.
6. Carry belongings in a backpack or book bag and if something falls under or around the bus, tell the driver. NEVER TRY TO PICK IT UP YOURSELF.
While on the Bus
1. All rules for the classroom apply to the bus. No loud talking or yelling is permitted.
2. Always cooperate with the bus driver and other school officials.
3. Remain seated facing forward at all times. Do not change seats and keep feet out of aisle. Bus seats are designed to protect you in an incident and can only do so if you are sitting properly.
4. Do not be destructive. Throwing objects on or off the bus is strictly prohibited. Students and their parents may be held responsible for damage to the bus or property outside of the bus.
5. Harmful items, such as drugs, tobacco, alcohol, knives, weapons, etc., are strictly prohibited.
6. Be courteous to your bus driver and fellow passengers. Profane language or gestures will not be tolerated. Riding the bus is a privilege, not a right.
7. Help keep the bus clean.
8. Keep all parts of the body inside the bus at all times.
9. No food or beverages of any kind are permitted. Lunches may be takes to school if kept inside a lunch box or in a backpack/book bag.
10. Only those items that can be safely held by your lap or stored under the seat will be permitted on the bus.
11. Remain quiet when the bus is approaching and stopped at railroad crossings.
When Leaving the Bus
1. Exit the bus in an orderly manner (no pushing or shoving).
2. If you must cross the street, walk away from the bus and forward about 12 feet until you can see the driver's face. Cross only after the driver motions for you to cross. Check traffic as you cross the street. Never cross behind the bus.
3. If someone falls under or near the bus, tell the driver. NEVER PICK IT UP YOURSELF!
4. Move about six feet away from the bus and stay away from the wheels. DO not attempt to grab any part of the bus or run after it.
5. Never attempt to crawl under the bus for any reason.
6. Go directly home after leaving the bus, do not return to it for any reason or go to a friend's house without parental permission.
