Field Trips
Field trips are an extension of the classroom curriculum. A student must have written permission
from the parent/guardian to participate. Prior to a field trip, the teacher will send home
information about the trip. The cost of transportation and admission must be paid by the school.
A donation is requested from each student to cover the cost. No individual student will be
excluded from a field trip for financial reasons. At the same time, if sufficient funds are not
collected, a trip will be cancelled.
Volunteers on field trips are important. We appreciate your willingness to help! We do ask that
you not bring along another child or anything that would distract you from your chaperone
responsibilities. Chaperones are asked to honor all Cobb County and school policies and
procedures.
Visitors
We encourage parents to visit and participate in their child’s learning at Ford Elementary School.
When visiting our school, please sign in on the computer at the desk outside of the front office.
You will print a nametag to wear while you are on school property.
After the second week of school, parents may not accompany children to their classrooms.
Thank you for understanding how important this policy is for the safety and learning of ALL
students.
Volunteers
Volunteers are an integral part of Ford Elementary School. Volunteers give of their time,
interests, talents and knowledge to enrich our school as a learning community. Parents and other
community residents are welcome to support their school through:
Serving on PTSA and Foundation committees
Assisting in the classrooms
Reading stories
Chaperoning on Field Trips
Serving as a Resource person
Making teachin