Bus Safety Information
At the Bus Stop
Get up and get ready on time. Arrive at the bus stop five minutes before the bus is scheduled to come.
Wait at the bus stop in a safe place, 12 feet away from the road.
Wait in an orderly group. Form an orderly line as the bus approaches, with the first student in line standing 12 feet away from traffic.
Return home and get help or phone for assistance if you miss the bus.
NEVER chase after the bus.
NEVER wear headphones/ear buds or hoodies while loading or unloading the bus. The driver needs to be able to make eye contact and communicate.
NEVER walk to another bus stop.
NEVER allow your parents to drive you to another bus stop. Your bus driver will not be expecting you.
Loading on the Roadway
If you DO have to cross the road to GET ON the bus:
Wait 12 feet off the road and wait for the bus to stop and for the driver’s signal for when it is safe to cross from where you are standing.
Look for moving cars as you walk to the edge of the road.
Stop at the edge of the road and look both ways to be sure that any moving cars come to a stop.
Look both ways for moving cars while walking straight across the road.
Cross 12 feet in front of the bus.
Make sure you can see the bus driver, so they can see you.
Stay away from the front and rear bus tires.
While on the Bus
Stay seated facing forward.
Stay in your assigned seat the entire route. This is a safety procedure to insure we can properly trace direct contact in the event of a positive COVID-19 case on a bus.
No food or drinks on the bus.