Focus on You!

While on the Bus:

·        Respect your bus driver

·        Take your seat quickly and face the front (If you assigned a seat, you must cooperate and sit there until further notice)

·        Talk softly to the person sitting next to you while on the bus (Loud voices will distract the driver)

·        Sit quietly while Quiet Light is on

·        Do not eat or drink anything while on the bus

·        Stay in your seat for the entire ride and only get off the bus at your assigned bus stop (The driver will tell you when you stand to exit the bus)

·        Keep your head, arms, feet and all belongings inside the bus (Nothing should be out during the entire ride, i.e. pencils, homework)

·        Keep all your belongings in your backpack (Nothing should be out during the entire ride, i.e. pencils, homework. books)

·        Keep aisles clear at all times

·        Do not throw objects inside the bus, on the floor or outside the windows or doors

·        Do not vandalize the bus or any of its components

·        Never bring toys, pets, large/small objects, glass, sharp objects or weapons of any kind on the bus

·        Don’t kneel or stand on the seats (Face forward at all times)

·        Ask the driver’s permission to open windows

·        Follow the driver's directions at all times

·        Tell the driver about any emergencies or problems immediately

·        Always share the seat with others when one is available

·        Follow all rules (including the expectations of the school and school system)

·        No physical abuse, name-calling, bullying or use of foul or abusive language is allowed at any time

·        Always respect the other students on the bus

·        Do not fight (including play-fighting) on the bus

·        Never get into the Driver’s seat, touch any instruments/door, steering wheel or pedals for any reason

While at the Bus Stop:

·        Stand calmly and away from the street when waiting for your bus to arrive

·        Be at your designated bus stop on time each day (You are not allowed to ride any other bus but the one assigned to you by transportation)

·        Respect adults who are monitoring behaviors while at the bus stop

·        Respect your neighbors yard and lawn while waiting at the bus stop

·        Do not fight (including play-fighting or wrestling) while at the bus stop

·        Do not play while at the bus stop (No catch of any kind, tag or contact sports of any kind)

·        Do not stand or push anyone into the street

·        Go directly to your home once you have exited the bus.  No loitering or fighting at the bus stop of any kind

    *Parents, please be mindful that the children at your bus stop are from your neighborhoods.  We must be careful of how they are addressed by adults other than their parents.  Speak with them as you would your own children (or how you would expect another adult to speak with you own child).