Per Policy 8205, Discipline Authority, LCPS is committed to providing every enrolled student a quality education in an environment that is safe and conducive to teaching and learning. Each student has the responsibility to ensure that their behavior does not deny that right to others. Please review the expectations and guidelines related to student behavior and accountability outlined below and in the Code of Conduct.

Regular school attendance is essential if students are to benefit fully from the educational opportunities provided to them. Every child between the ages of 5-18 is required to attend school (public or private), be approved for religious exemption, or receive home instruction, according to Virginia Code § 22.1-254. Please review  Policy 8140, Student Attendance Requirements and Procedures and LCPS Attendance Resources for additional information.

The Office of the Ombuds serves constituents–families, employees, and community members–as a designated confidential, informal, independent, and impartial resource to help them advocate for fairness, equity, and consistency, if such constituents have concerns or issues. The Office assists with student or employee-related complaints and provides information on resources and referrals. The Office also helps parents, students, and other partners through issue-mediation or resolution to foster positive educational relationships with the Division. Families or employees can contact the Office of the Ombuds directly at (571) 252-2447, or visit www.lcps.org/ombuds to learn more.

LCPS offers comprehensive mental health services and support provided by our Unified Mental Health Teams (UMHT), which include counselors, psychologists, social workers, and student assistance specialists.  Staff can assist and direct your student to the right level of services and connect your student to needed community resources, if appropriate. Embedded in each school, these teams work together with families and school staff to provide resources and support to address the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of students. More information can be found at the Student Mental Health Services Website or by contacting your school UMHT.

ParentVUE and StudentVUE provide access to student schedules, assignments, grades, and more. These platforms are an important part of your students' educational experience and are designed to keep parents and students informed and connected to their school team. For additional information, please visit the ParentVUE webpage. 

Every individual is valued in LCPS. When overheard or reported, staff members are to immediately address racial slurs, hate speech, or a related incident in accordance with LCPS policy and the Code of Conduct, as appropriate.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) prohibits discrimination based on sex in education programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance. Title IX states “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”

The Loudoun County School Board is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual-based harassment. Questions regarding the Title IX process should be directed at Christopher Moy, Division Title IX Coordinator, 21000 Education Court, Ashburn, VA 20148,571-252-1548, Christopher.Moy@lcps.org. 

Information about LCPS’ nondiscrimination policy, grievance procedure, and how to report and make a complaint of conduct that may constitute sex discrimination under Title IX can be found on https://www.lcps.org/TitleIX. 

Inquiries about the application of Title IX may also be made to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights. visit https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.

Alcohol, drugs, tobacco, vaping, and other chemical substances and medications (see Medication section below) that impact the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of students are prohibited. Students are expected to adhere to the law and applicable School Board policy through their actions and deeds. Any paraphernalia, alcohol, drugs, tobacco products, vaping devices, or electronic cigarettes will be confiscated and given to the School Resource Officer/law enforcement. Please review the Alcohol, Drugs, and Other Chemical Substances section, outlined in the Mental and Physical Health section below, and Policy 8240, Alcohol, Drug, Tobacco and Electronic Cigarettes.