1. Dickerson Middle School
Bus Positive Behavior
Dickerson Middle School

2. Proactive: : Listen to the bus driver, and report any incidents
Be sure you are…
-Being quiet when the bus driver is speaking
-Letting the bus driver know immediately when there is bullying or inappropriate behavior occurring

3. Empathetic: Respect the space of other bus riders.
Be sure you are… -Keeping your hands and feet to yourself -Refraining from bothering anyone else’s belongings

4. Active Learner: Stay seated while the bus is moving.
Be sure you are…
-Facing forward while seated
-Staying in your assigned seat until the appropriate stop is reached

6. Self- Aware: Use conversational voice and appropriate language.
Be sure you are…
-Using your inside voice
-Speaking appropriately with each other

7. Reflective: Do I have everything before I exit the bus?
Be sure you are…
-Double-checking your seat before exiting the bus
-Throwing away any trash left in your seat

8. Non-Examples: -Talking to others around you while the bus driver is speaking -Neglecting to notify the bus driver when a student is being bullied -Horse-play with students in the same seat as well as surrounding seats -Putting other students’ items in the aisle or on the floor -Turning around and leaning over your seat -Moving from seat to seat while the bus is moving -Yelling across the bus to other students -Picking on other students and using profanity -Trying to rush off the bus -Balling up paper and throwing it on the floor