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School Bus Conduct Expectations
Safety rules and expectations have been developed with individual and corporate rights
and safety in mind. The behavior of students on the school bus is considered an extension
of the classroom. Parents are requested to reinforce these guidelines. Students should
observe the following code of conduct established by Cobb County Public Schools:
- Students should show respect for school bus drivers at all times and follow their instructions.
- Objectionable and/or dangerous items are NOT allowed on the school bus. (glass items, animals, large toys or
objects that cannot easily fit into the student's lap, plastic bags, insects, straight or safety pins, sharp objects)
- Tobacco, illegal drugs and/or alcohol is NOT permitted on school buses or school grounds.
- Weapons (or objects that look alike and/or could be used as weapons) are NOT permitted on school buses or school grounds.
- Obscene language and gestures are prohibited on the school bus.
- Destruction or defacing any part of the school bus is prohibited.
- Fighting or pretend fighting is NOT permitted.
- Food, gum, or drinks are not to be consumed on the school bus.
- Elementary and Middle school students will be assigned seat assignments on the school bus.
- Students MUST remain seated at all times unless otherwise directed by the school bus driver.
- Students MUST remain QUIET at ALL railroad crossings.
- Band instruments can be transported ONLY if there is enough space for all students seating requirements. This is left to the bus driver's discretion.
- Emergency doors, windows, and hatches are to be used ONLY at the direction of the school bus driver.
- NO objects (however small) are to be thrown from the school bus windows or doors.
- Students should WAIT for instructions (hand signals or otherwise) from the school bus driver EVERY TIME when crossing the street to board the bus or when exiting the bus.
Students should be able to maintain eye contact with the school bus driver or cross in full view of the school bus driver.
- Students should be at the bus stop AT LEAST FIVE (5) MINUTES prior to the scheduled pick-up time.
- Students are to wait at the school bus stop in an orderly manner.
- Students will be allowed to board or exit the school bus at a bus stop other than the assigned residence stop ONLY with Parents/guardian permission (in writing)
and with school administrator approval (also in writing). This written permission must be shown to the school bus driver.
- Any behavior that is considered disruptive or unsafe by the school bus driver will be referred to the school administrator for discipline.
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