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Regulation 6213
Policy 6213



IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION



The in-school suspension program has been organized to provide a controlled environment for students who have continued difficulty in adjusting to expectations and limits of the normal school. The following standards will be followed in operation of the program.

  1. Assignment to the in-school suspension program will be made only by the principal, vice-principal or assistant principal.

  2. Parents of a student assigned to in-school suspension will be notified in writing.

  3. Any student assigned to in-school suspension who refuses to attend or cooperate with all rules and limits of program will be suspended out-of-school for the remainder of the suspension.

  4. In-school suspension will be held in a controlled restricted atmosphere.

  5. In-school suspension will begin the next school day after assignment. Notification of suspension will be provided all teachers on the day of assignment. Teachers will return assignments to be completed to the assistant principal in charge of in-school suspension. Assignment will consist of daily classroom work including all tests. Student will receive credit for all work completed.

  6. A quiet atmosphere will be maintained at all times in the in-school suspension room. No talking or movement will be allowed. If all classwork is completed prior to release from room, appropriate academic drills will be provided in reading, spelling, composition and math. Except at assigned breaks, students will work on academics for the duration of the assignment. Students must bring books, paper and pencils to the school suspension room.

  7. The in-school suspension schedule will follow as closely as possible this time frame:
    Beginning of day 7:15 a.m.
    Break 9:15 a.m. - 9:20 a.m.
    Lunch 10:30 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.
    Break 1:00 p.m. - 1:05 p.m.
    End of day 2:15 p.m.

  8. Students are assigned for one (1) to ten (10) days under constant supervision. Students are responsible for all classroom work.





Published 07/28/83
Revised 08/25/88
Revised 08/31/00