Safety Tips for Scholars – School Bus Safety

Taking the bus alone can be exciting and a little scary for your child, and it's important that your child knows the school bus safety rules:

• Stand back from the curb as the bus arrives, and never run to or from the bus.

• Don't push, shove, or yell loudly while on the bus.

• Stay in your seat during the entire ride.

• Always obey the bus driver.

• Wait for the driver's signal before crossing the street, and always cross at least 10 feet in front of the bus.

• Don't ever get off at a different stop.

• Before the first day of school, make sure your child knows where the bus will pick him/her up and drop him/her off. For younger children, try to coordinate with other parents so there is an adult there each morning.