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Transportation
General Information
What School Will My Child Attend?
Buford Elementary School: Kindergarten, First and Second Grades
Buford Academy: Third, Forth and Fifth Grades
Buford Middle School: Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Grades
Buford High School: Ninth Grade Academy, 10th, 11th, and 12th Grades
Bus routes are avaliable at each school , on the web page and from the Transportation Department.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Why does the bus come so early?
All buses transport more than one load to school each day, so in order for the children to arrive on time for their instructional day to begin we have to start early picks ups. Drivers are not required to make stops where students are not waiting at the stop. Drivers are not allowed to blow horns to alert students that the bus has arrived. Drivers will wait, when possible for students they see coming to the bus; however, students will be referred to the school administrator for disciplinary action if this occurs frequently.
Why Can't the bus stop in front of my house?
It is impossible for the bus to make door to door stops, stops, are assigned on the basis of safety, number of students, distance of walk and age of student. The behavior of students at the bus stop is the responsibility of the parents/guardians. Adults shouls be present at all elementary stops. Supervision of the students by Buford City Schools begins when students board the school bus.
How many students can ride on a bus?
We have 66 , 72 and 84 passenger buses. State law provides that a school bus may have up to 20% overload capacity.However, it is not the policy of the Buford Board of Education to permit standing.
How much does a bus cost?
Buses are in excess of $60,000.00 per unit. Please instruct your child to help keep their bus clean.
How much does a bus driver make?
Our drivers are paid a salary that is broken down into 24 pay periods. This allows the drivers to be paid all holidays and during the summer when school is out. They also have excellent benefits.
School Closings.
Radio: 750 & 550 A.M. Radio Z 93 F.M.
T.V.: WSB Channel 2 WAGA Channel 5 WXIA Channel 11 WGCL Channel 46
Who to Contact
Questions about a bus stop, route, safety, training and job opportunities:
Call, The Transportation Department (770) 932-7565
For Changes In Your Bus Transportation Needs :
Contact the school that your child attends. We do not allow children to ride buses other than their home bus. No children are allowed to ride home with other students.