Rochester City School Board Policy Manual
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MISSION AND VISION
Mission We cultivate a culture of academic excellence for all and a community of empathy, equity, and accountability that empowers students to succeed beyond graduation.
Vision Activating dreams and unlocking potential.
TO WHOM, WHEN AND WHERE THIS CODE APPLIES
Unless otherwise indicated, this Code applies to all students, District staff, parents, visitors and other persons on school property or attending any school function, and applies to behavior:
1. In school during school hours; 2. Before and after school, while on school property; 3. While traveling in vehicles funded by RCSD; 4. At all school-sponsored events; and 5. Off school grounds or outside regular school hours that has the potential to result in a disruption to the educational process or endanger the health, safety or welfare of those in the school community.
PROMOTING POSITIVE STUDENT BEHAVIOR
The primary goal of student discipline is to engage and re-engage students in their educational work. Student discipline should encourage students to reflect on behavior that enables them to structure behavior productively and to support moral and ethical growth. Discipline should be governed by a desire for, and commitment to, a strong educational community based on deep and caring relationships and engagement in high-quality work.
Student Engagement
Student engagement is integral to creating a positive school culture and climate that fosters students’ social/emotional growth and academic achievement. Providing students with multiple opportunities to participate in a wide range of pro-social activities, to take agency and leadership in setting the tone for their school, and to bond with caring, supportive adults can help prevent negative behaviors and create vibrant learning opportunities for all. Examples can include: 1. providing students with meaningful opportunities to share ideas and concerns and to take an active role in school-wide initiatives and decision-making; 2. student leadership development that engages a wide variety of students with different interests, personalities and cultural backgrounds (i.e., not just academically excelling, civically engaged or so-called “popular” students) who put their creativity, talents, and peer influence into action to help set the tone of a vibrant school climate; 3. regular recognition of students’ achievements in a range of academic and co-curricular areas; 4. practice sharing constructive feedback; 5. school-wide systems that promote hope, aspirations, and positive, pro-social behavior.
Such opportunities, coupled with a comprehensive guidance program of prevention and intervention, provide students with the experiences, strategies, skills, and supports they need to thrive.
June 18, 2026
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