A Handbook for Students and Their Families

A safe, secure and welcoming learning environment is essential to helping our students be successful learners. EPS has developed comprehensive policies and procedures that define student rights and responsibilities toward ensuring a positive learning environment for all. These expectations are outlined in the Student Rights & Responsibilities Handbook , which includes the district's K-12 Discipline Guidelines.

• The handbook includes summaries of the district's policies on hazing, administering medication, personal possessions/lockers, and harassment.
• The handbook is designed to help parents and students understand the district’s guidelines for acceptable behavior in all of these and other areas.

Here links to some related School Board policies and other informational web pages:

Hazing Policy

The purpose of this policy is to maintain a safe learning environment for students and staff that is free from hazing. Hazing activities of any type are inconsistent with the educational goals of the school district and are prohibited at all times. Hazing Policy

Harassment and Violence Policy

The purpose of this policy is to maintain a learning and working environment that is free from harassment and violence on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or disability. Harassment and Violence Policy

Electronic Technologies Acceptable Use Policy

The use of networked computers is an integral part of curriculum and instruction in Edina Public Schools. The Edina School Board expects all employees and students to abide by the Electronic Technologies Acceptable Use Policy.

Student Code of Ethics with Web 2.0 products

Weblogs, wikis, podcasts and other online tools are being incorporated into classroom assignments. The Student Code of Ethics with Web 2.0 products details the guidelines for using these tools.

Copyright Policy

The Copyright Policy gives detailed guidelines regarding use of copyrighted materials.

Bus Rider Responsibilities

Help your children understand the Bus Rider Responsibilities for a safe, enjoyable ride.