School Buses

School Bus Safety . . .
Parents:
* Please instruct your children on how to behave in the school bus. Here are a few safety tips you can follow as a guide line for safe busing practices.

Inside the School Bus:
* The school bus is like a classroom and the driver is like a teacher, you should behave like you would in the classroom: Never leave your seat. A quick stop and you will be on the floor.
* Do not throw things around the bus. You may hit the driver.  Keep the noise down, the driver can not think if you are screaming.  Do not eat or drink on the bus. If you choke, the driver may not notice and you will be in trouble.  Obey the driver when they speak to you, like you would your teacher.

Outside the School Bus: 
* Walk 10 giant steps away from the front of the bus, so the driver can see you .
* Wait until the driver signals you to go across the street.
* Walk to the edge of the bus, and LOOK BOTH WAYS for cars coming.
* Listen for cars coming.
* Cross the road when it is safe to do so.

Street Safety Tips For Kids . . .
* Keep in mind who your friends are. True friends would never put you in a risky or dangerous situation.
* Travel the same way back and forth to school. Make sure your parents know the route.
* Know safe places to go in your neighborhood. Watch for the block parent signs in the windows.
* Never brag about your possession of money, stereos or expensive clothing. 
* Tell your parents where you are going and when you will be expected to come home. These are the first questions the police ask when you are missing.
* Never get into a car with anyone you do not know and trust!  If you are being followed, change direction, cross the street, jog if you have to.
* Go to the nearest well lighted area or to a store or a residence if you absolutely have to; use a phone to call the police.  Remember:  You do not need money to make a 9-1-1 call on a pay phone.

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