Rules & Sanctions
Newport News Public Schools Code of Conduct fosters the school division’s mission to ensure all students graduate “citizen-
ready.” It provides guidance for students, families, and staff, and details the many options available to NNPS staff to
address student conduct.
The rules of conduct for students in Newport News Public Schools are presented in this section of the Handbook. These
rules and regulations have been adopted by the Newport News School Board and represent its official policy.
Examples for most rules are provided. Each rule is accompanied by the consequences for breaking that rule.
All rules and regulations will be enforced on all Newport News school grounds and premises, including Todd Stadium;
before, during and after school hours, or at any other time when school buildings and/or grounds are being used by a
school group; or off school grounds at any school activity, function, field trip or event; or when students are traveling to
or from school. The rules contained in this Handbook also apply to bus behavior and behavior at the bus stop.
School personnel will take disciplinary action against any student who violates one or more of these rules and regulations
in accordance with the consequences stated. Disciplinary action may include, but is not limited to, reprimand, after-
school work, repayment for damages, clean-up, revocation of privileges associated with school activities (including
participation in graduation exercises), suspension or expulsion.
Principals and school security officers, under the direction of a school administrator, may search students and student
property (including automobiles and other vehicles) when there is reasonable suspicion to do so. Students should understand
that they have no expectation of privacy to their lockers, personal property, or vehicles allowed to park on school property.
Consistent with applicable legal requirements, school division personnel may use search techniques such as metal detectors
and use other lawful search techniques.
Alternative schools/programs and magnet schools, such as Enterprise Academy and An Achievable Dream Academy,
may require additional and/or more restrictive expectations of students consistent with the program design and mission.
Such components may include, but are not limited to: attendance, participation, and dress code regulations.
Statement of Non-Discrimination
The Newport News School Division does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, marital
status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, sexual identity, veteran status, or disability in its programs, activities, or
employment practices as required by the Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504, and ADA regulations.
The Human Resources Supervisor, Newport News Public Schools, at 12507 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA 23606,
(757-881-5061), is responsible for coordinating the division’s efforts to meet its obligations under Section 504, Title IX, the
ADA, and their implementing regulations.
A cautionary note is offered to the Parent as this Handbook and its rules are reviewed.
A set of rules does not replace the administrator’s judgment in the review of discipline incidents. In order for schools to
be safe and orderly places of learning, rules must be obeyed. These rules are written to give direction. However, in daily
activity, one basic rule is that good, sound judgment must be exercised in light of conditions of the moment.
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