Information for students and parents:

Students riding a school bus should always:

• Arrive at the bus stop five minutes early.
• Stand at least 5 giant steps (15 feet) away from the edge of the roadway.
• Wait until the bus stops, the door opens and the driver says it's okay to board the bus.
• Be careful that clothing with drawstrings and book bags with straps or dangling objects do not get caught in the handrail or door when exiting the bus.
• Check both ways for cars before stepping off of the bus.

Crossing students should:

• Walk in front of the bus; never walk behind the bus.
• Walk on the sidewalk or along the side of the road to a point at least 10 giants steps ahead of the bus.
• Be sure the bus driver can see them, and they can see the bus driver.
• Wait for the driver's signal to cross.

Things Students Should Know About School Bus Safety:

• The bus driver and others cannot see you if you are standing closer than ten feet to the bus.
• If something falls under or near the buss, tell the driver.  NEVER TRY TO PICK IT UP YOURSELF.
• While waiting for the bus, stand back at least 15 feet from the side of the road.
• When you get on or off the bus, look for the bus safety lights and make sure they are flashing.
• Be alert to traffic.  When you get on or off the bus, look left, right, left before you enter or cross the street.
• When the driver says it is safe to cross the street, remember to CROSS IN FRONT OF THE BUS.
• Stay in your seat and sit quietly so the driver is not distracted.
• Do not eat or drink anything on the bus.
• Keep arms, hands and heads inside the bus, not out the windows.
• Bookbags/backpacks are to be held in your lap.
• School bus rules are posted in the buses.  Please obey all bus rules.