When waiting for your bus to arrive:
Be out at your assigned bus stop at least 5 minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive.
Stand at least10 feet away from the edge of the road.
Be visible on dark or rainy mornings-wear reflective clothing or use a flashlight.
No horsing around with your friends. Wait patiently for the bus to arrive.
Do not run after the bus if you are late.
When the bus arrives:
Wait for the driver to signal you that it's safe to cross in front of the bus, make eye contact with the driver.
Never cross behind the bus.
Do not run after the bus if you are late, the driver can not see you.
Stay at least10 feet away from the bus and wait for the door to open before you approach the bus.
Board the bus in an orderly fashion, NO pushing or shoving. Use the handrail.
While on the bus:
Do not yell, scream or talk loud. This is distracting to the driver who needs to concentrate on traffic.
Stay in your seat, facing forward with hands & feet out of the aisle at all times. "Seat to seat, back to back".
Do not eat or drink on the bus. You may choke on your food without the driver's knowledge or the student
next to you may be allergic to the food you're eating, especially if it contains
peanuts. This can be very serious! Besides, it's not polite to eat in front of others.
Keep the bus clean, use the wastebasket.
Do not write on or poke holes in the seats or do other destructive things to the bus.
If someone is bothering you, tell the driver.
Be respectful, courteous and kind to the other riders and your driver.
Obey the rules of the bus and obey your driver.
Keep your coat and backpack with you at all times. Put hats & gloves in your backpack so they won't get lost.
Do not put backpacks, gymbags or instrument cases in the aisle or in front of the emergency exit door.
Be very quiet when the bus stops at a railroad crossing. The driver needs to look & listen for oncoming trains.
When exiting the bus:
Wait for the bus to stop before getting up out of your seat.
Do not run down the aisle of the bus.
Walk carefully down the steps using the handrail.
Walk 10 feet away from the bus.
If you drop something outside the bus, tell the driver immediately. The driver will get it.
If crossing in front of the bus, wait for the driver to signal you that it's safe, make eye contact with driver.
Never cross behind the bus.
The danger zone is the 10 foot area around the bus. The bus driver can't
see you when you are in the danger zone. If the bus starts moving while
you are in the danger zone, you could get dragged under.
Information for other drivers:
Yellow flashing lights mean the bus is going to stop soon. Be cautious, slow down & prepare to stop.
Red flashing lights mean "STOP" ALL TRAFFIC MUST STOP! It's the law!
If you can, stop at least 20 feet away from the bus.
Children are unpredictable. At any time a child may run out into the street. Be aware of children in the area.
Do not proceed until the red lights have been canceled, but still be on the lookout for children in the area.
School bus drivers can and will report any traffic violations*. Police do not need to be witness to the violation.
*In Washtenaw County, Michigan, failure to stop for a school bus' flashing red 
lights can and will earn you a $280.00 ticket and 3 points on your license.
Other jurisdictions may fine you up to $500.00 and 5 points.
School buses are also required, by law, to
"STOP, LOOK AND LISTEN" at all railroad crossings.
Please be patient while the bus stops at a crossing.
Links to various sites relating to School Bus Safety:
