Student Rights and Responsibilities, Code of Conduct & Guidelines for Respecting Religious Diversity

In order to ensure a safe, productive, and positive learning environment, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) publishes two documents that help students, parents, and staff and understand school rules and regulations; the expectations for student conduct; and the possible consequences for violating the rules.
A Student’s Guide to Rights and Responsibilities is an overview of the rights and responsibilities students enjoy in MCPS and a summary of the laws and regulations that affect students.
The MCPS Code of Conduct provides an overview of discipline procedures and protocols and the range of consequences students could face for violating various policies, regulations, and rules. The guide also discusses the MCPS philosophy to discipline and defines the various disciplinary responses.
All MCPS families should receive a copy of these documents from their school. Parents and guardians are encouraged to review this document with children so that our students understand their rights and responsibilities and the district’s expectations for student conduct. If you have questions, please speak to the administration at your school.
Also on this page is the document (in multiple languages) called Guidelines for Respecting Religious Diversity. The Guidelines for Respecting Religious Diversity publication was created to be a quick, easy-to-read reference regarding Board of Education policies and MCPS regulations–as well as state and federal laws–that guide the district on these important topics.
Article Courtesy – Montgomery County Public Schools