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 (1.8 MB),
Spanish (1.8 MB), and
Polish (1.8 MB). The conduct booklet is also broken down in separate sections for your convenience below (English only).
Policy statement
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.
Illegal student behaviors that mandate the disciplinary action (such as criminal acts)
Appendixes
Additional information and documents regarding the Student Code of Conduct.
Expulsion hearing and emergency alternative placement guidelines
Balanced and restorative justice strategies
Student agreement (to be signed by student and returned to his or her school)