I. The right to play with anyone and everyone
II. The right to work with anyone and everyone when offered a choice
III. The right to be listened to by others
IV. The right to say what you need to say and think is right
V. The right to be respected: to be accepted, included, and to belong
VI. The right to learn
VII. The right to teach
VIII. The right to ask any academic question
IX. The right to be yourself
X. The right to pursue your own academic interests when offered a choice
XI. The right to be physically and emotionally safe
XII. The right to have your possessions be safe
XIII. The right to your own beliefs
XIV. The right to equity: to have your needs met, regardless of your age, ability, sex, gender, race, ethnic background, or religion.
XV. The right to confidentiality: to have your personal business remain your personal business
Co-created by teachers and students in 1992. Revised and re-ratified approximately every five years.
Ratified May 19, 2022