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Code of Student Conduct & Policy Guide

Ensuring the safety of every student is a top priority in Lake County and our district is doing everything we can to keep our campuses secure and to protect our students.  Well-informed parents and guardians become a helpful resource, reinforcing our efforts toward making our schools great places to learn and work. Similarly, when students understand their rights and responsibilities at school, they are more likely to follow the rules and respect the process.

Therefore, the Code of Student Conduct and Policy Guide defines the rules of conduct and the behavioral expectations for students. The Code of Student Conduct also establishes the consequences for violations of these rules and describes the procedures for processing disciplinary violations. The Lake County School Board approves the Code of Student Conduct and Policy Guide annually as information is added and updated.

Information Regarding Amendment to Code of Student Conduct & Policy Guide

Due to HB 1521, changes to 6A-10.086, Florida Administrative Code, and the new Section 553.865(9)(a), Florida Statutes, an amendment to the Code of Student Conduct & Policy Guide was needed to reflect the required changes. The amendment was approved on Monday, February 26, 2024 at the Lake County School Board Meeting. The 2023-24 Code of Student Conduct & Policy Guide has been replaced to include the amended changes via the links below. A listing of the change that was made is available on this page. As noted in the Code of Student Conduct & Policy Guide, it is the responsibility of each student and parent to read, understand, and abide by this Code of Student Conduct & Policy Guide.

  Amended Code of Student Conduct & Policy Guide (English & Spanish)

2023-24 Code of Student Conduct & Policy Guide (Click Here) 

Amended change can be seen in this link.

2023-24 Código de Conducta del Estudiante y Guía de la Póliza (Oprima Aquí) 

El cambio de la enmienda se puede ver en este enlace.

Scope of Authority

The Scope of Authority provides information regarding the Code of Student Conduct & Policy Guide. Please click here to access the document.

Parent Opt-Out Notification Form

Your child will bring home the Parent Opt-Out Notification Form at the beginning of each school year. If your child did not bring home this form after the first week of classes, you can contact the school to request a printed copy or print one below and return it completed to your child's school or classroom teacher. 

NOTE: Link to form will be available after the first week of school.

Parent Opt-Out Notification Form:       English     Spanish

 

Code of Student Conduct Videos

The videos below will give you an overview of the sections of the Code of Student Conduct & Policy Guide. 

Introduction & Superintendent Welcome

Superintendent of Lake County Schools gives an introduction to the Code of Student Conduct and Policy Guide 

Section I - Rights and Responsibilities

Code of Student Conduct and Policy Guide overview of Section I - Rights and Responsibilities. 

Section II - Emergency Response

Code of Student Conduct and Policy Guide overview of Section II - Emergency Response. 

Section III - Public Notice

Code of Student Conduct and Policy Guide overview of Section III - Public Notice.

Section IV and V - Transportation, Bullying, and Dress Code

Code of Student Conduct and Policy Guide overview of Section IV - Transportation and Section V - Bullying.

Section VI - Technology

Code of Student Conduct and Policy Guide overview of Section VI - Technology.

Section VII - Medication

Code of Conduct and Policy Guide overview of Section VII - Medication

Sections VIII, IX, And X - Extracurricular Activities, Behavior and Consequences, and Due Process

Code of Student Conduct & Policy Guide overview of Section VIII - Extracurricular Activities, Section IX - Behaviors and Consequences, and Section X - Due Process