• Student Code of Conduct

     

    The code of Conduct is based on the policies of the Board of Education and contains District administrative procedures and practices that are essential to maintaining a safe and positive learning environment for all students and staff.  It serves to inform students and parents of the Yonkers Public Schools' expectations regarding behavior and conduct and the consequences for misconduct.  

    Students, parents and staff are expected to become familiar with the provisions of the districtwide Code of Conduct, as well as the rules and regulations adopted and implementd by their individual schools.  The Code of Conduct protects the rights of students.  It specifies the behavior that is expected of all students, and describes the broad range of student misconduct. Additionally, it includes the appropriate disciplinary consequences/options for the various types of misconduct.  Sutdents are expected to abide by the policies in the Code of Conduct so that everyone has the opportunity to grow and develop as a positive member of society.  

    The District is focused on parent participation in all aspects of school.  In terms of school conduct and discipline, we count on parents and guardians to join the school staff in setting high excpectations for excellent student behavior.  

    We also ask that parents and guardians let their children know that they are working in partnership with the school staff and that parents will support consequences that are enforced when behavior rules are not followed.  Together, the school and the family can ensure that the atmosphere in our schools provides children with a safe school environment where everyone's focus is on teaching and learning.