Parking on Campus/Motor Vehicle Registration Fees

● Stay in place rather than walking alongside the bus as its traveling. ● Wait to cross a street to board the bus until the bus has stopped and other vehicles approaching or following the bus have stopped. Wait for a signal from the driver indicating it is safe to cross; cross only in the front of the bus. ● Use the handrail when going up and down the steps. ● Exit the bus at the assigned stop in an orderly manner. ● Cross a highway at a distance of approximately 10 feet from the front of the bus after the driver signals it is safe to do so. ● Report any illness or injury sustained on or around the bus immediately to the driver.

Twiggs County Public Schools BUS BEHAVIOR CONTRACT

All students enrolled in the Twiggs County Public School system MUST sign a Bus Behavior Contract.

As a student of Twiggs County Public School, I understand that the primary purpose of the following rules and regulations is to create a safe and wholesome atmosphere for all students who ride a bus. I also understand that the bus driver is in complete control of the bus at all times and that the school bus and the bus stop are the same as a classroom in regards to conduct. I agree to follow the established procedures and understand that failure to comply with said procedures could result in my suspension from the bus and/or school.

1. Obey the bus driver and be respectful at all times. 2. Sit in your assigned seat and remain seated at all times while the bus is in motion. 3. No eating, drinking is permitted. 4. No tobacco, drugs (real or fake), or vaping products are allowed on the bus at any time. 5. No loud noise, profanity or “rough-housing” at any time. 6. Use of electronic devices such as cell phones, MP3 players and/or computers are discouraged on the bus. The bus driver is the only person that may allow students to listen to an electronic device. 7. Keep all body parts inside the bus. 8. Ride only assigned bus. Permission must be obtained from the school administration before a student can ride a different bus. 9. Do not throw any objects on the bus or from the bus. 10. Do not litter. Remove all trash and personal belongings when you exit the bus. 11. No writing, marking or defacing any part of the bus nor any willful destruction or damage to any part of the bus is permitted. Student will be responsible for any such damage. 12. Possession of knives, firearms or other weapons is prohibited. 13. Any other behavior or action that causes harm or jeopardizes the safety of the student or any other person who is riding the bus.

. Violation of any of these rules and/or procedures will result in some form of discipline which is progressive.

1st Offense - Warning for minor offenses (Hitting/Fighting- at the discretion of administration) 2nd Offense - 3 days bus suspension