Safety Bee says...
"Bee Safe...Bee Seen!"
Protecting Your Child at a Bus Stop
• Work with other parents to have children walk to bus stops and
wait in groups. Use the “buddy system: whenever possible.
• Create a Safe Walking Plan with your child using the safest and
most direct path to the school bus stop.
• Establish “Safe Houses” along the route to the bus stop that your
child can go to if approached while walking to the bus stop.
• Keep an updated color photograph of your child in a packet along
with medical and dental records and your child’s fingerprints.
• Avoid clothing and toys with your child’s name on them.
General Rules for School Bus Safety
- Always be at least 10 feet away from the bus while waiting for
the bus or after disembarking.
- Students should arrive at their designated bus stop at least 5
minutes before the scheduled pick up.
- If a student drops something, he or she should tell the bus
driver and NEVER try to pick it up.
- Never run to catch the bus.
When Boarding the Bus
- Stay at least 10 feet away from the street while waiting for
the bus.
- Check that shoe laces are tied and both book bag straps are
across both shoulders.
- When the bus approaches, line up in single file and do not
walk toward the bus until it comes to a complete stop and the
driver opens the door.
- Use the handrail to board the bus and go directly to your
seat.
When Inside the Bus
- Stay seated throughout the entire trip.
- Talk quietly and do not distract the driver.
- Ask the driver’s permission to open windows.
- Keep arms, head and hands away from windows.
When Leaving the Bus
- Stay outside the danger zone, keep at least 10 feet
away from the bus
- Stay where the driver can see.
- Cross the street in front of the bus, NEVER behind.
- Never stop to pick up anything from under the bus.
For more bus safety information, please call the district’s contracted
bus service at 636-441-7654. |
