Bus Expectations Lesson Plan
Bus
H
HONESTY
We demonstrate
respect and
integrity by being
true to ourselves,
others, and our
school.
O
OPTIONS
We choose to take
initiative, to be
enthusiastic, and
to do our personal
best.
O
OWNERSHIP
We hold ourselves
accountable, take
responsibility for
our actions and
words, and have
pride in what we
do.
 Use positive
words, tone,
and actions.
 Wait in line.
 Listen to the
bus driver.
 Stay in your
seat while the
bus is moving.
 Share your
seat.
 Keep your
belongings
with you.
 Know your
drop off.
Teaching Examples
Model Examples of students using
words such as please, thank you,
taking turns, offering help toward
other students & adult drivers
Model Non Examples
of student answering back, being
disrespectful, cutting in line on the bus,
yelling toward students/adults
Examples
-teacher will model how to correctly
sit in seat and share seat when
needed
NonExamples
-teacher shows students jumping
around, fighting for seats on bus
Examples
-teacher models how to hold on to
personal items while on bus
-teacher models how to correctly
remember/know address, phone
number, and drop-off in case of
emergency
Nonexample
Teacher shows students jumping from
seat to seat, leaving personal items all
over the bus, school tool improperly
taken care off
-teacher models student panicking,
not knowing emergency contact
information
Student Activities
Have students practice
corrective examples
Have students practice
corrective examples
Have students practice
corrective examples
After the Lesson
Critical Writing Activity
-have students create a list
of positive expectations on
the bus
Bus Expectations Lesson Plan
T
TEAMWORK
We work as one to
achieve success.
 Pick up after
yourself.
 Report any
incidents.
Examples
-teacher models student throwing
away any trash on bus
-teacher models how to report to 3
adults incidents occurring on the bus
(#1 BUS DRIVER, #2 PARENT, #3
Teacher/OFFICE)
Nonexample
-teacher acts out students ignoring all
behavior on bus
Have students practice
corrective examples