1. Students should abide by the rules outlined in the Fayette Co. Student Code of Conduct and the Whitewater High School Band Handbook. They should:
• Obey reasonable directions
• Use acceptable and courteous language
• Follow school and bus rules and procedures
• Respect the rights and property of others and the property of WHS band.
2. Students should show respect for all adults.
3. Students should refrain from PDA (Public Displays of Affection). It is not permitted. Mr. Jean’s rule is no touching.
4. Students should inform a chaperone when leaving the large group and check back in with that chaperone when they return to the group.
5. Students should use the buddy system and always go with a friend when leaving the large group with permission.
6. When the students leave the group they should only be away from the group for approx. 15 minutes.
• During a band competition this equals one band’s performance.
• This does not include 3rd quarter break.
7. Students should be in uniform at all times. Uniform is to be determined by the directors.
8. Students should not eat or drink soft drinks while in full uniform. Students may drink water while in uniform. (They are allowed to eat while wearing the bibs if the jacket is off).
9. Students should sit as a group in the band section reserved for them.
10. Non Band members may not sit with the band students in the stands during football games.
11. Students will sign up for buses at the beginning of the season. They will stay on that bus throughout the season and will not be permitted to change buses.

WHS Band Chaperone Responsibilities

Whitewater High School Band
General Guidelines for Chaperones


1. A chaperone is defined as a parent who volunteers to help supervise students at band activities and events.

2. Chaperones should be models of good behavior. All Georgia schools are tolerance free zones – no drinking or smoking is permitted on school property. When acting as a chaperone, on local trips and overnight trips, one should refrain from smoking in the presence of students when off of school property. No drinking of alcoholic beverages is permitted.

3. Chaperones must stay with the band group and supervise all activities. This includes recreation, meals, restroom breaks, and moving the group from one venue to the next (i.e. bus to stadium, in stands and out of the stands, etc.)

4. Chaperones should always be available to students and staff.

5. Chaperones will assist and supervise band students when changing into and out of uniforms at games and competitions.

6. Chaperones should expect students to abide by the rules set forth in the Fayette Co. Student Code of Conduct and the WHS Marching Band Handbook.

7. Chaperones should expect respect from all students.

8. Chaperones should present a united front when dealing with disciplinary issues.

9. Chaperones should handle any discipline or moral issue they feel is warranted. We are responsible for upholding student safety and helping students to uphold their band/school image.

10. Students not following directions or continually being disrespectful should be brought to Mr. Jean.

11. Chaperones should utilize Drum
Majors, Section Leaders, and Bus Captains to help with organizing students.

12. Chaperones are not permitted to transport a student in their personal vehicle during any band activities.

13. Fayette Co. Board of Education policy states that only students who are regularly enrolled in school and who are involved with the instructional activity will be eligible for transportation. Siblings will not be allowed to travel on band buses.