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