1. School Bus Safety
GO FOR THE GREEN!
Be Safe,
Respectful and
Responsible
on the
Bus!
2. 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!
3. 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!”
4. 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
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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
10. Be Safe: Getting on the Bus
in the afternoon!
WALK to the bus on the sidewalk.
NEVER enter the danger zone.
Kindergarten
11. 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.
Kindergarten
12. 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!
Kindergarten
Hinweis der Redaktion
Each district must provide public school pupils enrolled in kindergarten through grade 10 with age-appropriate school bus safety training of the following concepts:
transportation by school bus is a privilege and not a right; (slide #15)…..Bus Safety Book: page 3
(2) district policies for student conduct and school bus safety; (slide #2, 24-29)…. Bus Safety Book: page 3, 7-9
(3) appropriate conduct while on the school bus; (slide #11-14)…Bus Safety Book: page 3, 5
(4) the danger zones surrounding a school bus; (slide #4-6)….Bus Safety Book: page 5, 6, 12
(5) procedures for safely boarding and leaving a school bus; (slide #7,8,11,16-19)…. Bus Safety Book: page 4, 5
(6) procedures for safe street or road crossing; and (slide #6,18)…Bus Safety Book: page 6
(7) school bus evacuation. (slide #20-23)…Bus Safety Book: page 6
Rules for Waiting at the Bus Stop
Be on time.
Respect others and their property.
Stay away from the street, road or highway.
Keep safety in mind…no shoving, running or pushing.
Rules for Waiting at the Bus Stop
Be on time.
Respect others and their property.
Stay away from the street, road or highway.
Keep safety in mind…no shoving, running or pushing.
Procedure for Boarding A School Bus
Line up in single file.
Approach the bus only when it has stopped and the driver has opened the door.
Don’t push or crowd others.
Use the handrail, climb the steps one at a time, and be seated quickly.
Rules When Riding the Bus
Obey the driver’s instructions.
Promptly be seated and remain in your seat.
Speak quietly and use appropriate language.
Keep all parts of your body inside the bus.
Keep the bus clean and do not damage it.
Do not throw any object.
Do not bring weapons/dangerous objects on the bus.
The use of alcohol, tobacco and drugs is prohibited.
Fighting, harassment, and horseplay are prohibited.
Rules When Riding the Bus
Obey the driver’s instructions.
Promptly be seated and remain in your seat.
Speak quietly and use appropriate language.
Keep all parts of your body inside the bus.
Keep the bus clean and do not damage it.
Do not throw any object.
Do not bring weapons/dangerous objects on the bus.
The use of alcohol, tobacco and drugs is prohibited.
Fighting, harassment, and horseplay are prohibited.