The Student Code of Conduct (SCC) is adopted by the Chicago Board of Education each year to help create a safe environment for all students and school person­nel. The SCC sets forth the expected behaviors for students and a transparent process for administrators to redirect inappropriate behavior.

Parents are expected to review the SCC with their children, and encourage their children to conduct themselves appropriately at all times. Students are also expected to  sign the SCC receipt and exhibit appropriate behavior by following all school rules and Board policies.

Student Code of Conduct

The SCC is only a resource. It will take the collective efforts of students, parents, teachers and administrators to create a safe learning environment where all students can excel.

You can view the SCC in its entirety in  English (2.7 MB),  Spanish (3.0 MB), and  Polish (2.75 MB). The conduct booklet is also broken down in separate sections for your convenience below (English only).

 Letter from the CEO

 Policy statement

 Student Code of Conduct purpose and goals, scope

 Student discipline process overview

 Police notification

 Implementing the Student Code of Conduct  

Inappropriate behaviors

The SCC outlines a range of appropriate responses for certain inappropriate behaviors. Local school officials retain the discretion to address student misconduct that is not specifically included in the SCC.

 Misconduct in the classroom or on school grounds (such as failing to attend class without a valid excuse)

 Disruptions in class or on the school grounds (such as leaving school without permission)

 Serious disruptions to the orderly educational process of CPS (such as disruptive behavior on a school bus)

 Very serious disruptions to the orderly educational process of CPS (such as fighting, disorderly conduct)

 Most serious disruptions to the orderly educational process of CPS (such as gross disobedience of school personnel)

 Illegal student behaviors that mandate the disciplinary action (such as criminal acts)

Appendixes

Additional information and documents regarding the Student Code of Conduct.

 Best practices for proactively supporting positive student behavior

 Sample misconduct report

 Expulsion hearing and emergency alternative placement guidelines

 Glossary

 Inappropriate behaviors involving dangerous objects, weapons or look-alike weapons

 Procedural guide for students with disabilities

 Notice to parents and students regarding Board policies

 Balanced and restorative justice strategies

 Student agreement (to be signed by student and returned to his or her school)

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