Being Safe On the Bus
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Listen to the driver and follow instructions
Stay seated facing forward
Sit in your assigned seat
Sit bottom to bottom and back to back
Backpacks on the floor or on your lap
Keep your hands to yourself
No body parts out of the window
Store loose objects such as balls and toys in your backpack
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Stay out of the aisle except for getting on and off the bus
Keep your hands, arms, heads and legs out of the aisle
Keep personnel items out of the aisle
Do not distract the driver except in the case of an emergency
No loud noises or screaming; use Voice Level 2
Do not stand or move around the bus except when getting on or off the bus
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Respect the driver and other students
Use kind words and actions
No inappropriate language of gestures
No teasing or name calling
No fighting, harassment, intimidation, or bullying
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Do not bring prohibited items on the bus
Prohibited items include: tobacco, vaping devices, lighters, matches, alcoholic beverages, aerosol cans, knives (real or replicant), sharp objects, and firearms (real, replicant or toy)
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Students with prohibited items on the bus are subject to immediate bus suspension
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Smartphones and other electronic devices are for personal use only
Earphones or ear buds are required for listening to electronic devices; speakers are not allowed
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No photos, selfies or videos shall be taken with electronic devices or shared using any social media while on the bus
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Images on electronic devices shall not be shown to other students on the bus
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Be a responsible bus rider
No eating or drinking on the bus except water
Keep the bus clean, make sure all trash goes into the trash can
Do not damage the bus
Do not tamper with the emergency equipment or emergency exits
Do not throw anything out of the bus windows
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Being Safe Getting On and Off Bus
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Get to your bus stop at least 5 minutes early
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Wait in the designated area for your bus
Stay off private property and do not leave any trash
School and bus rules apply while you wait for the bus
When the bus approaches, line up a safe distance from the bus stop
Wait for the bus to come to a stop
The driver will signal you when it is safe to cross the road and when to get on the bus
Go directly to your assigned seat in a safe manner
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Getting off the bus at school
Wait for the bus to come to a complete stop and the driver signals you it is safe to get up and depart the bus
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Do not run, push or shove getting off the bus. Be patient and wait your turn
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Getting off the bus at your bus stop in the afternoon
Wait for the bus to come to a complete stop
Make sure you have all you personal items
Walk to the service door in a safe manner
If you cross the road, wait for the driver to signal that it is safe to cross
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For Parents
Students are to be at the bus stop 5 minutes prior to the scheduled pickup time
Kindergarten students must be accompanied by a parent or approved adult at the bus stop in the morning and meet the students at the bus stop in the afternoon. The driver will not release a kindergarten student without a parent of approved adult at the bus stop
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Bus passes are required for students to ride a bus other than the one they are assigned to or get off at a different stop. Parents are required to contact transportation to authorize a bus pass
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Students will require parent transport if the student needs to bring items too bulky to be transported on the bus
Students that violate school bus rules are subject to bus suspensions
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Riverview School District School Board Policies for Transportation
P3100-3 Guidelines and Rules for Students Riding the Bus
6605 - Student Safety Riding Buses
6608 - Video Cameras on School Bus
6630 - Driver Training and Responsibility
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