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Formal Disciplinary Actions (K-3)

  • Discipline Guidelines
Formal Disciplinary Actions (K-3)

Withdrawing Privileges

A student’s privilege of participating in an extracurricular activity may be suspended for a certain period of time by the principal or his/her designee. The parent/guardian will be notified of this action.
 

Work Assignment

The principal or designee may elect to provide a student the opportunity to perform supervised activities related to the upkeep and maintenance of school facilities.
 

Detention

As a corrective instructional measure, students may be required to report to detention. Time, location, and professional supervision will be determined by the principal or her designee. Parents/guardians will be notified of this action and expected to provide transportation.
 

Time Out

A student may be excluded from class for a brief period of time while being placed under the supervision of a staff member to complete class assignments, discuss behavior concerns, and/or develop a plan for correcting the behavior.                                                    
 

In-School Isolation

A student may be placed in isolation under the supervision of a staff member to complete class assignments for a specified period of time. The parent/guardian will be notified of this action.


Out-of-School Suspension

Violation of OSSD BOT policy may result in suspension of a student by the principal or assistant principal. If an out-of-school suspension is effective immediately during the school day, the parent will be required to provide transportation home in a timely manner. 
 

Expulsion

Expulsion is the removal of the right to attend public school. Any principal who feels that expulsion of a student is required shall recommend to the Superintendent in writing, stating the charge against the student in detail. Illegal use, possession, or sale of a controlled substance or weapon by any student on school property or at a school function is grounds for suspension or expulsion. See OSSD BOT Policy JDAA - Student Discipline: Isolation, Suspension, and Expulsion.
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