SUSPENSION
Students who warrent a Yellow Slip (Severe warning) will receive a Suspension. After the 3rd Suspension, student will be considered for an expulsion. Students who receive a Yellow Slip had been given multiple warnings (see progressive discipline chart)
Cursing and inappropriate language
Fighting / hitting / biting
Disrespectful 1st - Going to a different teacher
Cyber Bullying 2nd -Suspension (w/ Principal)
Inappropriate Social Media 3rd - Suspension at home
Graphitti
Damage to school property
other : _________________
CONDITIONS OF SUSPENSION
Any of the reasons listed for expulsion where mitigating circumstances exist may be adequate cause for suspension of a student:
No student shall be suspended from an elementary school for more than two consecutive weeks.
Notice of suspension must be given to the parents/guardians by telephone or in a conference.
The principal shall schedule a conference with the suspended student’s parents/guardians to discuss matters pertinent to the suspension, especially the means by which the parents/guardians and the school can cooperatively encourage the student to improve behavior. The suspended student may be present at the conference.
In no case will a teacher on his/her own authority suspend a student.
Cases Involving Grave Offenses
In cases involving grave offenses, which may include a violation of criminal law or actions so outrageous as to shock the conscience or behavior of the community, the student is immediately suspended and there is no requirement to hold the initial parent-principal conference.
The procedure involving cases of grave offenses should be followed when the continued presence of the student at school (even for a short period of time) will, in the reasonable judgment of the principal, pose a serious threat to the health and welfare of another student or students, or faculty members.
When immediate suspension is imposed, with probable expulsion, while the case is being investigated, the rules and the consequences of the violation should be clearly explained to the student and parents or guardians.
