Policies and Procedures

M. Agnes Jones Visitor Policy   

Visitors are welcome in the school.  However, we ask that you follow the Atlanta Board of Education Policy and criteria stated below. Additionally, we ask that you stop at the main office to sign in and secure a visitor’s badge that must be worn at all times while in the building or while on the school grounds.  This rule will be strictly enforced to ensure the safety of students and staff.   

To ensure the safety of students, the confidentiality of personal information, and the integrity of the learning environment, visitors are limited to: 

• The parent/guardian of a current student; 
• Other family members of a current student at the request of the parent/guardian; or 
• Individuals with official business invited by the school, including, but not limited to,  community volunteers, student mentors, and guest speakers

Parents/guardians who request a classroom observation or a teacher conference shall provide at least 24 hours advanced notice. Visitors shall not distract the teacher from instruction or otherwise interrupt the instructional process.   

Student and adult spectators at school events that are open to the public are expected to model good sportsmanship and citizenship. A visitor to a school or school event who violates this policy may be asked to leave the event and may lose the privilege of coming on campus and attending future school events. The presence of unauthorized visitors on school grounds or in facilities may constitute trespassing and may subject violators to criminal prosecution under the laws of the State of Georgia. 

M A. Jones’s Dismissal Procedure 

Early Dismissal is prohibited after 1:30 PM. 

Definition of Terms   

Terms   (Dismissal Group)	Definition
Walkers	Parental/guardian's written authorization is given for students who are allowed to walk home without supervision.
Parent Pick-Up Walker	Parent, custodian, or authorized person picks up student(s) and walk home. Parents who arrive in vehicles will not be permitted to pick students up in the “walkers” areas. Failure to comply will result in student being held until compliance is made.
Car Riders	Parent, custodian, or authorized person picks up student(s) by car. Parents must pick up students in the carpool lane and have their car number or provide the dismissal aides with student’s name. Failure to comply will result in student being held until compliance is made.
Bus Rider	Students who take Atlanta Public Schools bus service to go home.
Van Riders	Students who are picked up by after school programs not sponsored by M. Agnes Jones. Only authorized personnel from daycare or afterschool providers will be allowed to pick up students. Failure to comply will result in student being held until compliance is made.
After School Program	Students who attend the after school program sponsored by M. Agnes Jones.
Auxiliary Clubs	Students who attend auxiliary clubs sponsored by faculty or staff.
Tutoring	Students who receive remediation after school sponsored by faculty or staff. Permission from parents in required for students participation.

  

Tentative Time Order of Dismissal Procedures: 

Time	Dismissal Group	Location
	Car Riders	Front entrance round about
2:15	Walkers	Left exit door in back of school
	Van Riders	Bus lanes
2:18	Boys & Girls Club	Gym to bus lanes
2:20	Bus Riders	Gymnasium exit
	After School Programs	Cafeteria

* Auxiliary Clubs, & tutoring programs location TBD.