We welcome all community members to play a part in keeping our school buses safe and student friendly. Every person can make an important difference in the safety of students as they board, ride and exit school buses. How can you help?
All Stroudsburg students are taught about school bus safety at their elementary school and what they learn from their school bus driver. Take the time now to go over the basic rules students are to follow when riding the school bus:
Waiting To Board The School Bus
While at the bus stop, wait quietly in a safe place well away from the road.
Do not play running games or push and shove at the bus stop.
Keep the roadway clear of books, clothing, and other articles. Never play in the path of traffic, and stand well away from the road when the bus approaches.
Remember that fighting at bus stops, and/or on the way to and from a school bus stop, subjects the student to disciplinary action (to be reported to the school principal).
Do not run alongside the bus when the bus is moving. Wait until the bus stops; then walk to the door and board the bus in an orderly manner. Do not push or shove.
Remember that students living on the opposite side of the road from a bus stop should wait on their side of the road until the bus arrives. Watch for the red flashing lights and stop arm to be extended. Cross only when all traffic has stopped. Look left and right and left again before crossing.
Always cross the street in front of the bus.
Respect the "Danger Zone." Remain 10 steps away from the bus where the driver can see you.
Enter the bus in line with younger students in front. Hold the handrail while going up and down the stairs.
When entering the bus, go directly to a seat. Remain seated and face forward during the entire ride.
Riding The School Bus
Be seated immediately, and remain seated while the bus is in motion.
Obey the driver's instructions. The driver of a school bus is in complete charge of the passengers while they are aboard.
Always speak quietly on the bus so the driver will not be distracted.
Never throw things on the bus or out the windows. Keep the aisles clear at all times. Feet should be directly in front of you on the floor and backpacks should be kept on your lap. Large instruments or sports equipment should not block the aisle or emergency exits.
Do not tamper with the emergency door, fire extinguisher, or other equipment on the bus. If there is an emergency, listen to the driver and follow instructions.
Hands should be kept to yourself at all times while riding on the bus. Fighting and picking on others creates a dangerous bus ride.
Do not extend arms, legs, or head out of the bus.
Do not mar or deface the bus. Seat coverings must not be damaged in any manner. Anyone caught damaging the equipment will be subject to disciplinary action and/or restitution.
Keep the bus clean. Do not throw wastepaper on the floor.
Remember that smoking, eating, and drinking are not permitted on the school bus.
Know that the use of profanity and obscene signs on the school bus are prohibited.
Next, know the School Bus Stopping Law. Click on the link above and review it for yourself and all family members.
Everyday we are faced with community phone calls and drivers radioing in with the same message "I'VE JUST HAD A CAR PASS MY REDS!" Treat the bus as a traffic light, when you see yellow be prepared to stop - when those school bus red lights come on - you are to
IT CAN'T GET ANY EASIER THAN THAT!!!
Also, please be aware that several of our buses are equipped with audio and video capabilities to ensure safety and act as a deterrent to misbehavior.
Finally, all students are expected to act responsibly, respect the school bus driver and follow bus rules for a safe ride to and from school.
