Being Safe On the Bus

Listen to the driver and follow instructions

Stay seated facing forward

• Sit in your assigned seat

• Sit bottom to bottom and back to back

• Backpacks on the floor or on your lap

• Keep personnel items out of the aisle

• Keep your hands to yourself 

• No body parts out of the window

• Store loose objects such as balls and toys in your backpack

• Skateboards must be attached to a backpack of transported in a bag

• Stay out of the aisle except for getting on and off the bus

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Do not distract the driver except in the case of an emergency

• No loud noises or screaming; use Voice Level 2

• Do not stand or move around the bus except when getting on or off the bus

Respect the driver and other students

• Use kind words and actions

• No inappropriate language of gestures

• No teasing or name calling

• No fighting, harassment, intimidation, or bullying

• Students making physical or verbal threats at any time on the bus are subject to immediate bus suspension

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Do not bring prohibited items on the bus

• Prohibited items include: tobacco, vaping devices, lighters, matches, alcoholic beverages, aerosol cans (body spray, perfume, etc), knives (real or replicant), sharp objects, and firearms (real, replicant or toy) 

• Students with prohibited items on the bus are subject to immediate bus suspension

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Smartphones and other electronic devices are for personal use only

• Earphones or ear buds are required for listening to electronic devices; speakers are not allowed

• No photos, selfies or videos shall be taken with electronic devices or shared using any social media while on the bus

• Images on electronic devices shall not be shown to other students on the bus

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Be a responsible bus rider

• No eating or drinking on the bus except water

• Keep the bus clean, make sure all trash goes into the trash can

• Do not damage the bus 

• Do not tamper with the emergency equipment or emergency exits

• Do not throw anything out of the bus windows

• Do not open windows more than halfway

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Waiting for the Bus

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Get to your bus stop 5 minutes early

Wait in the designated area for your bus

• Stay off private property and do not leave any trash

• School and bus rules apply while you wait for the bus

• When the bus approaches, line up a safe distance from the bus stop

• Wait for the bus to come to a stop

• The driver will signal you when it is safe to cross the road 

• Go directly to your assigned seat in a safe manner

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