2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct

 

Welcome to the Onslow County Schools community and the 2026-2027 school year! With a vision of Excellence in Education, our purpose across the district is to educate students for success. Our staff is focused on the mission of preparing students to be globally competitive leaders and responsible citizens in a rapidly changing world.

To support a safe, orderly, and productive learning environment, this Student Code of Conduct outlines the Onslow County Board of Education's system-wide behavior and discipline policies, School Bus Safety rules, and related procedures that apply throughout the district. In addition to this handbook, each school has established school-level expectations that supplement Board policies. These rules and expectations are distributed separately, typically through a school handbook and/or classroom expectations. Students are expected to comply at all times with the Code of Conduct and the standards of behavior established by their school and the Onslow County Board of Education.

The Code of Conduct contained in this handbook applies to students in grades 4-12, except as otherwise indicated. Discipline of students in grades Pre-K through 3 shall be addressed in accordance with applicable law, Board policy, and the discretion of the school principal. The School Bus Safety Rules apply to all students. Principals are responsible for enforcing district and school-level policies. Questions regarding district, school, or classroom expectations should be directed to the school principal, as concerns are addressed first at the school level.

Students who engage in conduct that violates this Student Code of Conduct or established school rules may be subject to disciplinary action as outlined in Policy 4302, School Plan for Management of Student Behavior, and related Board policies. Such disciplinary actions may include short-term suspension, long-term suspension, 365-day suspension, or expulsion.

The information contained in this handbook is intended as a general guide and does not represent a complete or exhaustive listing of all student-related policies, procedures, rules, or regulations of Onslow County Schools. The Onslow County Board of Education regularly reviews and updates its policies, which may be revised at any time to comply with changes in state or federal law, court rulings, or Board action. Any revisions affecting the information contained in this handbook will be reflected in the official Board policies available online. The most current version of Board policies may be accessed at www.onslow.k12.nc.us and shall supersede any conflicting information contained in this handbook.

The Onslow County School System is proud to provide safe, positive, and engaging learning environments across all of our campuses. We are fortunate to have strong partnerships with our law enforcement agencies and community leaders and look forward to working together for another successful school year.