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Code of Conduct

 

SCHOOL BUS CODE OF CONDUCT

Message to Parents and Students: The bus riding privilege is granted to your child as a service of the Forsyth County School System. To help us protect them, students are expected to follow the rules set forth in the Code of Conduct and this special School Bus Code of Conduct while a) walking to or from the school bus stop, b) waiting at the school bus stop and c) riding on the school bus. Students are expected to be safe, orderly and respectful at all times. Failure to act accordingly may result in suspension or expulsion from the bus. Concerns or issues pertaining to our transportation service should be addressed according to our operational procedures found on our website.

Detailed information regarding our operational procedures, including how we manage student behavior on the school bus, is available at the Forsyth County Schools WEB site.

Detailed information regarding our operational procedures, including how we manage student behavior on the school bus, is available at the Forsyth County Schools WEB site.

Driver Authority: The bus driver is authorized to give directions, assign seats, and to prohibit any item from the bus that may threaten the safety or welfare of any person. The driver’s actions are subject to review by the Transportation Director.

Important School Bus Rules:

  • Follow the driver’s directions; be respectful to the driver and all passengers.

  • Follow the Code of Conduct at school bus stops and on the school bus. The school bus and stops are extensions of your school and classroom.

  • Audible electronic music playing devices such as radios, iPods, tape players, etc. may be transported on a school bus if not prohibited by the student’s school, but they may not be used without the permission of the driver and may not be used without headphones.

  • Electronic communication devices, including cell phones, pocket pagers, etc., may be transported on a school bus if not prohibited by the school, but they must be kept in the OFF mode and concealed in a book bag, purse or similar carrying device.

  • On school buses, Georgia Law specifically prohibits acts of: (a) *physical violence, *physical assault or *battery; (b) *bullying; (c) verbal assault; (d) disrespectful conduct toward the bus driver or any other person; (e) using mirrors, lasers, flash cameras, or any other lights or reflective devices in a manner that might interfere with the driver's operation of the bus; (f) using any electronic device during the operation of the bus, including but not limited to cell phones; pagers; audible radios, tape or compact disc players without headphones; or any other electronic device in a manner that might interfere with the school bus communications equipment or the school bus driver's operation of the bus; and (g) engaging in any other unruly behavior.

Some Critical School Bus Operational and Safety Procedures:

  1. Transportation service is provided to/from an assigned bus stop ONLY. After school, students who board a bus other than their assigned bus or request to get off the bus at a different stop will be returned to the school where a parent or guardian may pick them up.

  2. Arrive at the bus stop five minutes early. Wait in an orderly manner. Stay off the road and away from traffic. Do not approach a moving bus.

  3. Before crossing a road, follow the directions of the school bus driver. You must understand and follow the “two-finger sweep” crossing procedure. Cross the road about ten feet in front of the bus. Do not cross behind the bus. Use the handrail going up or down the steps.

  4. If you drop something while crossing, signal the driver with a waving motion of your hand. Wait for the driver to signal back before picking it up.

  5. Sit with your back against the back of the seat and bottom against the bottom of the seat. Stay seated while the bus is in motion. Keep head, hands and feet inside the bus. The open door is your signal to get up from your seat.

  6. Talking in a quiet voice is permitted. Be silent at railroad crossings. Do not distract the driver.Detailed information regarding these and other operational procedures is available at the Forsyth County Schools website.