Suspension or Expulsion

SS 2.2

In cases of serious or repeated violation(s) of school rules and regulations or policies, students may be suspended or expelled in accordance with fair procedures outlined in the School’s handbook.

Purpose:

• To maintain an acceptable learning environment

• To create local discipline codes that are fair and consistent throughout the Archdiocese

Commentary/Procedural Points:

• The School designs and communicates a fair procedure to be used in cases of possible suspension or expulsion.

• In the case of an infraction that may warrant suspension or expulsion based on the severity of the incident and/or the student’s disciplinary history, the School documents the incident, the communication with all appropriate parties, and the disciplinary action to be taken.

• The School may recommend or require (as a condition of continued enrollment) psychological evaluation in appropriate cases, based on the student’s behavior.

• Suspension shall not exceed three consecutive school days on the elementary level. In-school suspension should be considered as a first option.

• The principal communicates with the appropriate Associate Superintendent, in advance, about possible expulsion.

• In cases of expulsion, the School’s handbook gives the student a right of review in accordance with the procedure established by the Department of Catholic Schools.

• In presenting expulsion to parents, the option to withdraw is to be extended in consultation with the Department of Catholic Schools

• Secondary schools will determine the length of suspension in consultation with the direction of the Department of Catholic Schools.

References:

• Local Parent/Student Handbook 

January 3, 2023