School Safety

Getting ON the Bus

• Always be on time with your school things put away in your packsack.
• Never run to the bus.
• Wait for the bus at a safe distance from the road.
• Wait for the bus to stop before approaching it.
• Your driver will tell you when to get on.
• Walk up the steps, one at a time, using the handrail.
• Never push or shove.
• Sit facing the driver, feet in front of you.
• Keep the aisle clear at all times.
• Do not scream and yell on the bus.
• Keep your hand to yourself and be kind to other children.
• Always listen and obey your school bus driver.

Getting OFF the Bus

• Wait until the bus has stopped and the bus driver signals you to get up.
• Walk down the aisle. Don’t run.
• Use the handrail.
• Do not push or shove.
• Walk away from the bus.
• Don’t run.
• Never go behind the bus.
• Go straight home.

CROSSING the Street

• If you must cross the road after getting off the bus, use the 10 GIANT STEPS as a guide to take you our of the DANGER ZONE at the front of the bus.
• Be sure you can see the driver and that the driver sees you.
• Watch for the drivers signal that it is safe to cross.
  Stop when you reach the edge of the bus.
• Look and listen both ways to be sure it is safe before you cross.
• If you drop anything in the DANGER ZONE, leave it. NEVER, NEVER stop to pick it up!
• Walk across the street. Don’t run.
• Go right home.