1. HARFORD COUNTY
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
TRANSPORTATION
DEPARTMENT

2. DO YOU HELP YOUR BUS DRIVER?
1. I WILL BE SAFE.
Walk carefully on
bus steps.
Remain seated.
Keep hands, feet and objects to self.
STAY SEATED FLAT AND BACK

3. DO YOU HOLD THE HANDRAIL?
1. I WILL BE SAFE.
DO YOU HOLD THE HANDRAIL?

4. DO YOU KEEP YOUR HANDS, FEET and OBJECTS TO YOURSELF?
1. I WILL BE SAFE.
DO YOU KEEP YOUR HANDS, FEET and OBJECTS TO YOURSELF?

5. ARE YOU SEATED FLAT AND BACK?
1. I WILL BE SAFE.
ARE YOU SEATED FLAT AND BACK?

6. Children should never extend any body part out the bus window
1. I WILL BE SAFE.
Children should never extend any body part out the bus window

7. Listen to the bus driver.
2. I WILL BE RESPECTFUL.
Wait quietly in line.
Use an inside voice.
Listen to the bus driver.

8. WAITING SAFELY FOR THE BUS AT THE BUS STOP
2. I WILL BE RESPECTFUL.
WAITING SAFELY FOR THE BUS AT THE BUS STOP

9. DO YOU PLAY FOOTBALL OR CATCH AT THE BUS STOP?
2. I WILL BE RESPECTFUL.
DO YOU PLAY FOOTBALL OR CATCH AT THE BUS STOP?

10. DO YOU WRESTLE OR FIGHT AT THE BUS STOP?
2. I WILL BE RESPECTFUL.
DO YOU WRESTLE OR FIGHT AT THE BUS STOP?

11. ONLY SCHOOL RELATED ITEMS MAY BE TRANSPORTED ON THE BUS
2. I WILL BE RESPECTFUL.
Leave these items at home:
Balls
Skateboards
Balloons
Toys
Cell Phones
Game Boys
IPads
ONLY SCHOOL RELATED ITEMS MAY BE TRANSPORTED ON THE BUS

12. 2. I WILL BE RESPECTFUL.
YOU SHOULD WAIT SAFELY IN LINE ON THE SIDEWALK
WOULD YOUR PRINCIPAL BE PROUD OF THE WAY YOU WAIT FOR THE BUS?

13. DO YOU USE A SOFT VOICE THAT LETS THE DRIVER HEAR ROAD SOUNDS?
2. I WILL BE RESPECTFUL.
DO YOU USE A SOFT VOICE THAT LETS THE DRIVER HEAR ROAD SOUNDS?

14. Listen to the bus driver
2. I WILL BE RESPECTFUL.
Listen to the bus driver

15. Tell the driver if there is a problem.
3. I WILL BE RESPONSIBLE.
SEATED FLAT AND BACK
Tell the driver if there is a problem.
Keep aisle clear.
Follow directions.
NOSE AND TOES TO THE FRONT

16. When asked by your bus driver…
3. I WILL BE RESPONSIBLE.
When asked by your bus driver…
SCHOOL BUS RULES
Obey the driver
Talk quietly
Keep your hands to yourself
Stay in your seat/face forward
Keep the aisle clear

17. DO YOU HELP THE DRIVER BY KEEPING THE AISLE CLEAR?
3. I WILL BE RESPONSIBLE.
DO YOU HELP THE DRIVER BY KEEPING THE AISLE CLEAR?

18. 3. I WILL BE RESPONSIBLE. Keep the Aisle Clear
BOOKBAGS SHOULD BE PLACED ON YOUR LAP
LARGE INSTRUMENTS SHOULD BE ON THE FLOOR
Keep the Aisle Clear

19. Tell the Driver if There is a Problem
3. I WILL BE RESPONSIBLE.
If someone gets hurt
If they see bullying
If you find something on the bus
Tell the Driver if There is a Problem

20. REMEMBER!
STAY SEATED
FLAT
AND
BACK

21. REMEMBER!
NOSE
AND
TOES
TO THE FRONT

22. DON’T DISTRACT THE DRIVER’S EYES FROM THE ROAD
Be a safe rider…

23. Be a safe rider… WHEN STUDENTS DON’T FOLLOW THE RULES…
THE BUS BECOMES UNSAFE FOR EVERYONE
Be a safe rider…

24. BUS REFERRAL STEPS
Bus driver tells the student how to correct the unsafe behavior
Bus driver gives a warning to student to correct the unsafe behavior
Bus driver changes seat
Bus driver speaks to student one-on-one at school
Bus driver asks the Principal or Assistant Principal to board bus and
speak to students

25. AUTOMATIC BUS REFERRALS
FIGHTING
WEAPONS
THREATS OF VIOLENCE
 obscene gestures
 abusive and/or obscene language
 threatening gestures

26. AUTOMATIC BUS REFERRALS
VERBAL ABUSE TO DRIVER or OTHER STUDENTS
 taunting
 teasing
 name calling
PHYSICAL ABUSE TO DRIVER or OTHER STUDENTS

27. DO YOU KNOW? WHAT ARE THESE STUDENTS DOING RIGHT?
WHAT ARE THESE STUDENTS DOING WRONG?

28. OUTSIDE OF THE BUS SAFETY
WHAT IS THE DANGER ZONE?

29. OUTSIDE OF THE BUS SAFETY REMEMBER TO WALK AROUND THE CROSSING ARM!
STAY OUT OF THE ZONE!
REMEMBER TO WALK AROUND THE CROSSING ARM!

30. OUTSIDE OF THE BUS SAFETY CROSS IN VIEW - THE THING TO DO!

31. OUTSIDE OF THE BUS SAFETY WHAT IS THIS BOY DOING RIGHT?
MAKE SURE THE DRIVER CAN SEE YOU!

32. OUTSIDE OF THE BUS SAFETY
NEVER GO BACK FOR ANYTHING YOU HAVE DROPPED OR LEFT ON THE BUS!
ALWAYS TELL A GROWN-UP

33. YOUR DRIVER CARES ABOUT YOUR SAFETY!

35. MAKE THE PLEDGE… 1. I WILL BE SAFE. 2. I WILL BE RESPECTFUL.
3. I WILL BE RESPONSIBLE.