How can I be respectful on the school bus?

- Face forward at all times. - Refrain from fighting, wrestling or boisterous activity. - Refrain from eating and drinking on the school bus. - Refrain from using pencils or pens on the school bus.



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“You tell them, 'If you don't sit down, you'll have to sit in the front part of the bus, next to me. ' Generally, when they're up front, the driver can see them better and can compliment them when they do something well. If reseating them doesn't work, then you escalate the punishment,” he says.

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Public Transportation Etiquette If the train or bus is crowded, make sure you leave room for people to move around you. Avoid using the phone as much as possible. If you do talk on the phone, try to keep conversations brief and speak quietly. Do not use multiple seats for your bags or for reclining.

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School buses are designed so that they're highly visible and include safety features such as flashing red lights, cross-view mirrors and stop-sign arms. They also include protective seating, high crush standards and rollover protection features.

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Plan Bus Activities Have them write a story or put their feelings to paper. Other good bus activities include crossword puzzles, reading, and coloring. Talk to the bus driver about why it's important for your child to have access to these activities en route.

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The safest seat in a school bus is generally in the middle, in an aisle seat on the right hand side, between the tires. It's safer if there's a head-on, side and rear-end collision. It is also less bumpy and jarring to the body. In addition, studies show that children are often injured approaching or leaving the bus.

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By taking the steps below, you can work your way toward overcoming your fears and enjoying the many benefits that public transportation has to offer!
  1. Prepare yourself before you ride. ...
  2. Ease your way into using public transit. ...
  3. Try writing down your fears beforehand. ...
  4. Practice mindfulness techniques. ...
  5. Or try distraction.


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By taking the steps below, you can work your way toward overcoming your fears and enjoying the many benefits that public transportation has to offer!
  1. Prepare yourself before you ride. ...
  2. Ease your way into using public transit. ...
  3. Try writing down your fears beforehand. ...
  4. Practice mindfulness techniques. ...
  5. Or try distraction.


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By taking the steps below, you can work your way toward overcoming your fears and enjoying the many benefits that public transportation has to offer!
  1. Prepare yourself before you ride. ...
  2. Ease your way into using public transit. ...
  3. Try writing down your fears beforehand. ...
  4. Practice mindfulness techniques. ...
  5. Or try distraction.


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