Most school bus fatalities occur when children are outside the bus, and 75% of these fatalities involve children under the age of nine.

Coordinate with other parents to ensure an adult is present at the bus stop every day, especially when children under the age of six are present. Parents are responsible for their children prior to bus arrival and after departing the bus.

Clothing your children with drawstrings may not always be safe. Drawstrings can catch in playground equipment, fences, and school bus doors.

Remove, shorten or replace drawstrings with another kind of fastener.

In accordance with federal voluntary recalls, Wakulla County Schools has retrofitted all school and activity bus handrails that will not snag children's clothing.

Remember, " Be Cool. Follow the Rules."

Bus Rules

1. Classroom conduct is to be observed.
2. No unneccessary conversation with the driver while the bus is in motion.
3. Students must ride their assigned bus and each must board and depart at his or her designated bus stop. Students must present a written request from the parent/guardian to the Principal or Designee for approval of requested change.
4. Students are to be at the bus stop 5 minutes before scheduled pick-up as bus will not wait beyond the scheduled pick-up time.
5. Students will stand off the roadway and exhibit appropriate behavior while waiting for the bus. (Parents are responsible for students prior to boarding and after departing the bus).
6. Students will board, depart and cross the roadway as per instructions from the Bus Driver.
7. The Bus Driver must assign seats and students will sit in their assigned seats at all times.
8. No portions of the body are permitted outside the bus windows.
9. Reptiles, bugs, animals or marine life (alive or dead) are not permitted on the bus.
10. Smoking, use of tobacco products or other mood modifying substances is strictly prohibited.
11. Band instruments, school projects or special equipment which interfere with the seating or safety of others are not permitted on the bus.
12. Inappropriate gestures, obsenities, vulgarity or profanity will not be permitted.
13. Eating, drinking or chewing gum is not permitted on the bus.
14. Students will not throw any item in/out of the bus.
15. Students will be responsible for VANDALISM and RESTITUTION will be required.
16. Students must be absolutely quiet when the dome lights are on. Excessive noise is prohibited at all times.
17. Any behavior that adversely effects the safety or well being of others is prohibited.