Practicing School Practicing School Bus SafetyBus Safety

Practicing School Practicing School Bus SafetyBus Safety

Vermilion Parish SchoolsVermilion Parish Schools

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School Bus Safety

• School Bus Safety begins at home• Follow rules when boarding bus• Important things to remember

when getting off bus• Parents must help too.

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Dress Right• Don’t wear anything that could

catch on the bus when you’re getting on or off. (Ex. Drawstrings can catch on handrails.)

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Be on Time• Leave home early enough to

avoid having to hurry.

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Stay out of the road• Bus Stop Safety

• Stand at least 8 giant steps back from highway.

• Wait for your bus in a safe place. • Watch for traffic.

• Stay away from strangers.

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Board the bus safely1. Wait for the bus to come to a full

stop.2. No pushing or shoving.3. Walk, don’t run, when all is clear.4. Look left, then right, then left

again.

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Board the bus safely (Cont’d)

5. Keep looking and listening until safely across. Don’t count on traffic stopping.

6. Sit down as soon as you can. It’s not safe to stand.

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Keep the aisle clear.

• Pack your things in a book bag or backpack.

• Keep your bag on your lap or under your seat.

• Keep your arms and legs out of the aisle.

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Keep your hands inside the bus

• Never throw anything out of the window.

• Don’t lean against the window.

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Leave the bus driver alone

• Don’t talk to the driver unless it’s an emergency.

• It’s OK to talk softly to the person sitting next to you.

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Getting off bus

• Stay seated until the bus comes to a full stop. Then, get off promptly.

• Go directly home.• Do not stop at the mail box, or

horse play around near the road.

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Stay in clear sight

• Make sure you are at least 10 feet from the bus and you can see the bus driver’s face.

• Never walk behind the bus or close to the wheels or sides.

• Know the danger zone.

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Stop, Look and Listen

• Look left, then right, then left again. • Walk, don’t run, when all is clear.• Keep looking and listening until safely

across. Don’t count on traffic stopping.

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Tell the bus driver if you drop anything.

• Never reach under or in front of the bus.

• Wave to the driver, if you can see the driver the driver can see you.

Violation of the Bus Rules

• 1st offense

• 2nd offense

• 3rd offense• 4th offense

• 5th offense

• Written warning & parent called by driver

• Move to the front seat for 2 week minimum

• 3 day bus suspension• 5 day bus suspension

and conference with school

• Suspended off bus the rest of the year.

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