T.W. Hunter Policies and Procedures

 

The purpose of the student handbook is to inform students and parents of the rules and obligations of being a student at T.W. Hunter Middle School.  Please read the following handbook very carefully.  Students are expected to abide by the accepted rules contained herein.

 

I, _______________________________, have read and discussed the policies and procedures of the Sumner County Schools and T.W. Hunter Middle School with my teacher and parent/guardians.

 

I understand and will abide by the rules and obligations in the handbook.  I further understand that any violation of the rules will be considered grounds for disciplinary action.  Should I commit any violation, school disciplinary action will be taken either by the teacher or by the principal.

Student Name (please print)_______________________________
                                               
Signature/Date___________________________________
                                                Student

 

 

As the parent or guardian of this student, I have read the handbook.  I understand that if my child violates any of the rules school disciplinary action will be taken either by the teacher or by the principal and a continued violation of rules will be considered grounds for disciplinary action.

 

Parent/Guardian Name (please print)________________________
                                               
Signature/Date_________________________
                                Parent/Guardian

 

 

 
   

 

 

 

 

Sumner County Schools
School Year 2007-2008
Bus Rules/Regulations

The following rules and regulations insure the safest, most enjoyable and efficient transportation for your children.

  1. Students must be at bus stop on time. Students should be at the bus stop at least 5 minutes before the bus arrives. Bus operates on a fixed schedule.
  2. While waiting at the bus stop, students must wait on sidewalk, driveway or as far off of traveled portion of the road as possible.
  3. Students must wait in an orderly manner and wait until the bus comes to complete stop before approaching the bus.
  4. If it is necessary to cross street or roadway, students must wait until the driver signals them to cross and cross the street or roadway 10-15 feet in front of the bus to ensure that the driver sees them.
  5. Students must enter bus single file and be seated as quickly as possible.
  6. Upon leaving bus, wait until the bus comes to a complete stop before standing to exit. Standing is not permitted on a moving bus.
  7. Exit single file in an orderly manner and walk away from the bus.
  8. Upon leaving bus, if student must cross roadway, walk approximately 10‑15 feet forward so the driver can see the student.  Do not cross until driver signals you to do so.
  9. The operator of any school bus shall be responsible for the order and conduct of the pupils transported.
  10. The operator has the responsibility to assign seats and will be directed to do so as a matter of policy.
  11. Pupils should obey promptly and willingly any reasonable directive of the driver.
  12. Outside of ordinary conversation, classroom conduct is to be observed. Shouting, vulgar language or gestures are not permitted.
  13. Pupils must remain seated with their feet on the floor in front of them, not in the aisle or draped over the seat back. Students must sit facing forward while the bus is in motion as if they were wearing seatbelts.
  14. Students may not board or depart from a bus at any other stop than that which has been properly authorized by parents or school authorities.
  15. Pupils will not extend hands, arms, heads or objects from the bus windows at any time.
  16. Pupils are not permitted to shout or gesture to passing vehicles or pedestrians from the bus.
  17. Students may adjust windows only when permitted to do so by the driver.
  18. Pupils may not throw any object, including trash or paper, either from within or out of the bus while waiting for, riding or after leaving the bus. A trash can is provided.
  19. Riders must stay out of the driver's seat and may not tamper with any operating equipment.
  20. Students may not exit from the emergency door unless directed to do so by the driver.
  21. Eating and drinking food and beverages on the bus is prohibited. Neither food nor liquids are permitted on the bus except in school lunch bags or lunch pails.
  22. The use of tobacco, drugs or alcohol in any form shall not be permitted on the bus.
  23. Animals, knives, matches, firearms including cap and water pistols, explosives, glass and other similar breakables, or any other items creating a safety hazard are not permitted on the bus. Necessary school books and backpacks are permitted. Other items are not permitted.
  24. Students needing to ride any bus other than their regular assigned bus must give driver a note from their principal or parent.
  25. Students desiring to take another student home with them who does not normally ride a particular bus must obtain prior permission from bus driver or authorization from their principal to assure the bus is not overloaded.
  26. Teachers, especially sponsors of activity trips need to be aware of bus regulations.
  27. Absolute quiet is required at railroad crossings. The driver will turn off all radios and illuminate the dome lights to alert students to be absolutely quiet. This is a requirement of the State of Tennessee, Pupil Transportation; and Sumner County Schools.

 

 

 Handbook - Sumner County Schools

 Bus Discipline Regulations

Pupils transported in a school bus shall be under the authority of and responsible directly to the operator of the bus, unless otherwise assigned by proper authorities. Continued disorderly conduct or persistent refusal to submit to the authority of the operator shall be sufficient reason for refusing transportation to any pupil. The operator of any school bus shall be responsible for the order and conduct of the pupils transported.  Drivers are required to report misbehavior by students on the bus. When an incident report issued for inappropriate behaviors on the bus, the following procedure will be followed:

 School Bus Conduct

Students who come to school on the bus should return home on the bus unless they have a note from their parent/guardian.  Riding the bus to school is a privilege.  Improper conduct on the bus will result in suspension from riding the bus.  All students on the bus are under the authority of the bus driver and must obey his/her rules.  The drivers will report any misconduct to the principal immediately.  Students are to maintain proper conduct while waiting for the bus.  Bus riders should pay close attention to the announcements in the afternoons for bus numbers and possible changes.  It is their responsibility to listen and go directly to the bus when their bus is called in the afternoon.  If a student should miss a bus in the afternoon, he/she should have someone they can contact to come and get them at school.

Students may only bring items on the bus that can be held in their lap.  No item may block the aisle of the bus.  No live animals, balloons or glass containers will be allowed on the bus.  The driver will have control as to what will be allowed to be brought on the bus for the safety of all the students.

School Bus Conduct Policy

The school bus is an extension of school activity; therefore, the Board expects students to conduct themselves on the bus in a manner consistent with the established standards for safety and classroom behavior.

Students are under the supervision and control of the bus driver while on the bus and all reasonable directions given by the driver shall be followed.

The principal of the student transported shall be informed by the bus driver of any serious discipline problem and may be called upon to assist if necessary.  A student may be denied the privilege of riding the bus if determined by the principal that their behavior is such as to cause disruption on the bus, or when they disobey state or local rules and regulations pertaining to student transportation.  Parents/students must provide transportation to and from school should they be denied transportation because of suspension.

Any student who gets off the bus at any point between pick‑up point and school must present the bus driver with a note of authorization from the parent or the principal of the school that they attend.

Any student wishing to ride a bus other than their designated bus must have written parental permission and approved by the principal or their designee.

Incident Reports

The bus driver will discuss the incident with the student(s).  All students involved may be included in the discussion. The driver will send the incident report to the office. The bus driver and student(s) may come into the office and discuss the ticket with the administrator or designated person. The student will contact their parent/guardian to discuss the bus incident report and behaviors that occurred. The administrator will discuss the bus incident report issue with parent/guardian by phone, in person, or in writing. The incident report is to be signed by the parent/guardian and returned to the school the following school day. Below are the consequences for receiving a bus incident report.

 

 

 

 

 

T. W. Hunter Middle School
Cafeteria Expectations
2007-2008

 

  1. Only SIX students per table at 6-topper tables and only EIGHT students per table at 8-topper tables. 
  2. Each team has a designated area in which to sit.  Students are to remain within their team’s area, unless permission is granted by one of the administrators to sit elsewhere.
  3. Students are to remain seated during your lunch period.  Get all food, drinks, utensils, and napkins before you leave the serving area.
  4. Students must have permission from one of the administrators before getting up from their seats.
  5. Students are to take their trays and trash to the trash cans one table at a time, upon the direction of the administrator in charge of dismissal.
  6. Each table will be dismissed when the table and area around the table are clean and free of trash.
  7. Upon being dismissed from the cafeteria, students will walk back to class in an orderly fashion.  This means in a quiet, single file line.

 

I have read the cafeteria expectations and will fulfill these expectations on a daily basis.  I understand that failure to follow the expectations listed above may result in disciplinary action.

 

__________________________               __________
Printed Name of Student                                             Date

__________________________
Signature of Student

 

 

 

HALLWAY BEHAVIOR

1.  Walk on one side of the hallway.
2.  Keep noise level at a minimum.  Low voices/no outside voices.
3.  Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourselves.
4.  Teachers and administrators must maintain a strong presence in the hallways during class change and other types of student movement around the building.
5.  Any adult who works at T. W. Hunter has the authority to correct any child for misbehaving.  Respond with respect.
6.  Each team will devise a plan for escorting students that will ensure good hallway behavior and minimal disruptions to others.

ASSIGNED RESTROOMS:
 6th graders in 6th grade hallway
 7th graders on the band room side of the RA hallway
8th graders on the gym side of the RA hallway.

 

 

    

 

 

 

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