STUDENTS’ RIGHTS and RESPONSIBILITIES 

It is important that all students attending Hampton City Schools recognize that schools are built and operated for their benefit. Schools serve to provide students with appropriate and useful educational opportunities. An integral part of this concept is that students share responsibility for the maintenance of a sound, enjoyable educational climate within their schools. Every student has the right to an opportunity to learn in an environment, which is safe, clean, peaceful, and well organized. Each student must also recognize that he/she has a responsibility to ensure that his/her actions do not deprive others of the same opportunity. Students have the responsibility to share school activities, school communications, and concerns with parents daily. The guidelines provided herein will help all students understand and protect their rights. (Legal authorization: Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. § 22.1-253.13:7) 

JURISDICTION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD 

It is important that all students understand that Hampton City Schools are built to give them the best education possible in clean, safe, and peaceful buildings. All students must do their part to keep the schools clean, safe, and peaceful so that they and others may continue to learn and grow. This handbook is prepared to help students and their parents/guardians understand the expectations of the Division. The rules defined in this handbook will apply to students on all school property, and at all school activities and functions, including, but not limited to, field trips, conferences, virtual learning platforms (any digital learning experiences governed or facilitated by school personnel), homebound instruction, alternative placements, athletic events, and competitions. The rules outlined in this handbook apply to students going directly to school or to the bus stop, coming directly from school or from the bus stop, at the bus stop and on the bus. Going to or coming from school does not include travel in a personal vehicle or mode of transportation before entering or after leaving school property. Summer school students must adhere to the rules as outlined in the Students’ Rights and Responsibilities Handbook. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary actions. (Legal authorization: Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended.§ 22.1-78) 

Students’ Rights and Responsibilities School Board Policy 

HCS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, status as a veteran, genetic information, or other characteristic protected by law in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Robbin G. Ruth, Executive Director, Human Resources, One Franklin Street, Hampton, VA 23669 757-727-2300

Rights and Responsibilities