1	Student Responsibilities at Bus Stops: A.M. Arrive 5 minutes early in the A.M. Wait at your designated bus stop Wait in an orderly fashion, safely back from the road Do not damage private property Wear safe clothes – avoid long drawstrings or other clothing that could get snagged in the bus door
2	Student Responsibilities at Bus Stops: A.M., continued As your bus approaches, do not move towards it until it’s completely stopped and your driver signals you If you’re late, never chase after your bus – it’s very dangerous - go back home and ask an adult to help you get to school If something or someone makes you feel unsafe at your bus stop, tell your bus driver, teacher, or parent
3	Student Responsibilities at Bus Stops: P.M. Keep all possessions inside your backpack while on the bus Wear safe clothes Stay in your seat until the bus is stopped Get off the bus at your designated stop
4	Student Responsibilities at Bus Stops: P.M. “Check before you step” off your bus (for vehicles passing on the right side) If you don’t have to cross, move away from the roadway and go directly home
5	Student Responsibilities at Bus Stops: P.M., continued If you must cross, go far enough in front of the bus to see your driver’s face Wait for the bus driver’s “universal crossing signal” before starting across
6	Student Responsibilities at Bus Stops: P.M., continued If you’re crossing with other students, stay together – don’t straggle across If your parents let you get the mail, wait until your bus has left the area and you can see traffic in both directions
7	Student Responsibilities at Bus Stops: P.M., continued If your parent or a friend is across the street waiting for you, pay attention to your driver until you’re safely across Older children should hold younger children’s hands if they are crossing together Before entering the unprotected part of the roadway, pause and look carefully left, right, and left again, and listen carefully for approaching cars
8	Student Responsibilities at Bus Stops: P.M., continued If you drop something near the bus, leave it there and move safely back from the road – ask an adult for help
9	Student Responsibilities at Bus Stops: P.M., continued If your bus driver honks the horn while you’re crossing, return to the side of the road you started from at once! If something at or near your bus stop is unsafe, tell your bus driver or another adult