School Bus Safety

GO FOR THE GREEN!

Be Safe, Respectful and Responsible on the Bus!

Know the Bus Rules!

• BE SAFE– Stay out of the bus danger zone.– When riding the bus, remain seated at all times.– Keep hands, feet and belongings to yourself.

• BE RESPECTFUL– Use quiet voices and be courteous.– Follow the driver’s instructions.

• BE RESPONSIBLE– Bring only school-approved items on the bus.– Help keep all students safe.

Be Safe, Respectful And Responsible on the Bus!

Be Safe: Know the Danger Zone!- the space around, in front

and behind the bus• 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 REMEMBER! The driver can not

see you in the “danger zone!”

Be Safe: Waiting for the Bus in the morning

• Dress for the weather

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

Be Safe: Waiting for the Bus

• Use Safe 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 and the doors to open before getting on.

Be Responsible: Riding the Bus

-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.

Be Respectful: Riding the Bus

• The Bus Driver is in charge:– Use an inside voice– Keep hands, feet and property to self.– Keep aisle clear. – Face front.– Follow the the directions of the bus

driver.

Be Safe: Leaving the Bus

• RESPECT SELF:– Stay in your seat until the

bus stops.– Remember to take

everything with you.– Exit from front to back. (Don’t push or crowd.)-When arriving at school, go

directly to your assigned area.

Be Safe: Know the Consequences!

• The school bus has rules and consequences just like our classroom.

• REMEMBER: Riding the bus is a privilege, not a right

Be Safe: Getting on the Bus in the afternoon!

WALK to the bus on the sidewalk.

NEVER enter the danger zone.

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Be Safe: Getting on the Bus in the afternoon!

You may only enter when driver is on bus and door is open.

If not, line up according to sign in front of teacher and wait to be called on bus.

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Be Safe: Go for the Green

1. Drivers will report each morning a green or red card based on students Safe, Respectful, and Responsible behaviors.

2. Those buses with the most green cards at the end of the week are eligible for a golden ticket worth 5 blue tickets!

3. Winners are announced and put on the website!

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