Suspension Policy
The primary consequence of suspension is the removal of a student from the curricular, co-curricular, and extra-curricular services of the school for the period of the suspension. The decision to suspend a student is made by the Principal.
Pre-Suspension Procedure:
- A thorough examination of the situation will take place and a written report made by the Principal.
- The suspension will be explained to the student. Violation of school or school board policies will be outlined for the student and the parent or guardian.
- The length of the suspension will be decided by the Principal.
- Whether the suspension will be an In-School or an Out-of-School suspension will decided by the Principal.
- The Principal shall endeavor to notify the parent/guardian of the student of the pending suspension by email or telephone and in writing. Whenever possible, the student and/or his or her parent/guardian shall be provided written and/or oral notice of the suspension prior to the time the suspension is to commence. If notice is not possible prior to the time of the suspension, every effort will be made to secure notice the next day.
While under In-School suspension, the student:
- may attend the school but at all times must stay in the supervised area designated by the Principal;
- may not participate in any extra-curricular or co-curricular activities;
- must complete work assigned by the Principal;
- may not seek academic help or work from any staff member other than the Principal; and
- is encouraged, of his or her own volition, to acquire assignments from a classmate and keep his or her work up to date.
While under Out-of-School suspension, the student:
- may not visit the school;
- may not participate in any extra-curricular or co-curricular activities;
- must complete work assigned by the Principal while away;
- may not seek academic help or work from any staff member; and
- is encouraged, of his or her own volition, to acquire assignments from a classmate and keep his or her work up to date.
Post-Suspension Procedures:
- A meeting with the Principal, the student and the student's parent/guardian must take place prior to the student's return to regular classes.
- The student will be allowed to complete class work and assignments missed during the suspension upon his/her return to regular classes. Teachers will determine when and where re-writes will take place and under what circumstances assignments will be accepted.
