School Bus Saftey Southside Elementary 2012

3/18/2016copyright Expectations on the Bus  Be Respective  Be Responsible  Be Safe  Be Honest  Be Caring

Expectations You are expected to keep the “Bee Attitudes” from the time you get on the bus of the morning and until you get off the bus in the evening! 3/18/2016copyright

Respectful  Treat bus equipment as you would valuable furniture in your home. Damage to seats, windows etc., must be paid for by the offender.  Food should not be eaten on the school bus. 3/18/2016copyright

Respectful  Bus riders should never tamper with the bus or any of its equipment.  Follow Bus Drivers Directions  Use a Level 2 Voice 3/18/2016copyright

Responsible  Leave no books, lunches or other articles on the bus.  Help look after the safety and comfort of small children.  Sit towards the front of the bus. 3/18/2016copyright

Elementary students should sit toward the front. Middle school students sit in the middle and High School students sit in the back. 3/18/2016copyright

Safe  Keep hands and head inside the bus at all times.  Remember loud talking and laughter or unnecessary confusion diverts the driver’s attention and may result in a serious accident. 3/18/2016copyright

Safe  Nothing is to be thrown about on or out the windows of the bus.  Bus riders are to sit in their seats, on their bottoms, at all times. The are not permitted to leave their seat while the bus is in motion. 3/18/2016copyright

Safe  Feet, hands, and all belongings to yourself and not in the aisles. Horseplay is not permitted around or on the school bus.  Absolute quiet when approaching a railroad crossing stop. 3/18/2016copyright

Honest  Seats may be assigned by the driver. If you have an assigned seat go to it and stay in it. 3/18/2016copyright

Caring  Be courteous and use kind words to fellow pupils, and the driver.  Treat other the way you want to be treated.  Abstain from the use of foul language. 3/18/2016copyright

Consequences  Drivers may turn in a discipline referral to principal and is considered an automatic major offense.  No honey money will be awarded for week. 3/18/2016copyright

Other Possible Consequences  Parent Contact/Parent Conference  In-school Counseling  Before-school suspension  Corporal Punishment  Suspension from bus 3/18/2016copyright

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