HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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?

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?

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

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

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

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?

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

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

REMEMBER! STAY SEATED FLAT AND BACK

REMEMBER! NOSE AND TOES TO THE FRONT

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

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

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

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

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

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

OUTSIDE OF THE BUS SAFETY WHAT IS THE DANGER ZONE?

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

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

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

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

YOUR DRIVER CARES ABOUT YOUR SAFETY!

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