The goals of school discipline are (1) to teach students to behave in ways that contribute to academic achievement and school success and (2) to support a school environment where students and staff are responsible and respectful. All staff, students, family members, and community members in the Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) share rights and responsibilities to assure that all members of the school community are safe, able to learn, and treated with respect, dignity, and kindness.
Students are expected to:
Certain behaviors will result in suspension and may result in a recommendation for expulsion, including:
Other behaviors may result in suspension or other consequences, including:
In addition, students may not carry electronic communication devices, such as cell phones or pagers, at school. See Middle Grades Policies for consequences for carrying electronic devices.
All school rules and expectations apply anywhere on school grounds, on the school bus, and at any organized activity sponsored by the school.
To receive additional information about the Citywide Discipline Policy, please contact your student’s teacher or school office.
* A student who finds a weapon should report it to a staff person or other adult as soon as possible.
Mpls Public Schools Policies can be found here.
City wide Dicipline can be found under 5200
Bullying and Hazing under 5201