Bus Rules

Rules For Bus Safety
 

All Star Transportation
Phone: (203) 775-1545

Parents, these are the four rules that are consistently reviewed with your child at school.

Please review at home:

• Sit on the seat.
• Use a soft voice.
• Obey the bus driver.
• Keep hands and feet to yourself.

At the Bus Stop:

1. Always think, think, think about safety.
2. Arrive early at the bus stop, so you won’t have to rush.
3. Look carefully before crossing roads and driveways.
4. Watch out for cars and trucks. BE ALERT.
5. At the stop, stay off the road.
6. Respect the property of others.

Boarding the School Bus:

1. Always think, think, think about safety.
2. When you see the school bus coming. Line up without pushing, two big steps away from the curb.
3. Always wait for the bus to STOP before moving toward the bus.
4. Hold the handrail while you get on the bus. Go directly to your seat.

Riding the School Bus:

1. Sit down and stay seated (so you don’t fall down).
2. Keep your feet in front of you so no one trips.
3. Keep all of your belongings and all of yourself inside the school bus.
4. Don’t eat or drink on the bus. Many children are allergic.
5. Don’t throw anything on the bus.
6. Be courteous and speak softly so the driver can do his/her job.
7. Keep aisles clear at all times.
8. Obey the bus driver.

Unloading the School Bus:

1. Don’t stand until the bus has come to a complete stop.
2. Use the handrail while getting out of the bus.
3. If you have to cross the street, walk along the sidewalk ten steps past the front of the bus.
4. Make sure the bus driver sees you.
5. Then, walk out as far as the bus is wide.
6. Stop, listen and look both ways. BE ALERT TO TRAFFIC.
7. If no cars are coming, you can cross the street.
8. Don’t stop or turn back for anything!
9. Never walk behind the bus.

When students are unloaded it is expected that a parent or designee will meet them at the stop. When an adult or individual on the bus permsision list  is not present students will be returned to school for immediate pickup.