Students are expected to be at school on time. Students are not to arrive at school before the 8:55 AM morning bell, nor linger after dismissal unless they have a specific purpose and are under the supervision of a teacher. When students arrive at school after 9:20 AM, they must check in at the front desk with a note indicating the reason for tardiness to school.

TARDIES

Students are considered tardy after 9:20 AM. Students who accumulate excessive unexcused tardies are subject to disciplinary action.

In case of inclement weather, please listen to your local radio and television stations or check the school district website at www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us for official school cancellation information. School Messenger will also be utilized to send information via email, text, and phone.

BIKE RIDERS:

If students ride a bicycle to school, it should be placed in the bicycle rack located near the two-story building. Students should lock their bikes and secure their helmets. Supervision will be provided during the afternoon dismissal to encourage student safety. Skateboards, roller blades, and skate shoes are prohibited on school grounds. Pinckneyville Middle School is not responsible for a bike if stolen.

BUS RIDERS:

Most students ride the bus and we strongly encourage this mode of transportation. Our school buses use the circular driveway on the far right of the building.

BUS DISCIPLINE:

• Pinckneyville Middle strives to support the Gwinnett County Public Schools Transportation Program and ensure that students are escorted to and from school in a safe environment. School transportation is a privilege and all students are required to obey the bus conduct rules posted in each bus.
• Failure to observe the rules can result in the suspension of bus privileges. Bus drivers receive training on proper discipline procedures to maintain an orderly atmosphere on their bus. Part of the discipline plan includes sending home parent notification forms in the event of student misbehavior on the bus. If a student continues to misbehave, the driver may write a bus referral for the student. A Pinckneyville Middle administrator will investigate the referral and issues consequences as warranted. Consequences for misbehavior on the bus may be suspension from riding the bus.

BUS REFERRAL STEP PLAN:

• Bus Referral Level I:  Administrative conference - 5 day suspension from bus
• Bus Referral Level II:  6 or more days suspension from bus
• Bus Referral Level III: Tribunal

While suspended from the bus, parents/students must arrange for transportation to and from school. Compulsory school attendance requirements remain in effect.