Student Safety First

It is the purpose of the Board of Education of the Cartersville School System to operate schools in a manner that will provide an orderly process of education and provide for the welfare and safety of all students. Students are governed by the policies, regulations and rules of the school system, which are applicable in the schools; on the school grounds; at school activities whether on campus or away from school, on a school bus or other transportation provided by the school.

Every student/parent receives a copy of the System Student Code of Conduct and Discipline Procedures. The purpose of this document is to provide information to the students and parents about rules and expected student conduct as well as possible penalties for violation of these rules. In addition, the document provides for uniform administrative and disciplinary procedures in our schools.

The system has two School Resource Officers (SRO) who are also part of the City of Cartersville Police Department. Once placed in the school, the officers become involved with a variety of functions and duties related to the school and law enforcement.

As required by law, the Cartersville School System has developed and had approved by the Georgia Emergency Management Agency a comprehensive safety plan that addresses natural disasters, accidents and those incidents that are human-caused.

Finally, our principals are the designated leaders of their schools and with their staffs are responsible for its orderly operation. Principals have the authority to enact measures that he/she believes to be in the best interest of the school and its students. Parental or student issues and concerns related to school safety should be discussed with the school principal.