There are many things students and parents should avoid in schools. If students and parents don’t do the items below, their chances of school survival may be increased. Things Students and Parents Should Try Not to Do 1) Students should NOT throw a pocket knife in their clothing on the
Over the years as a student attorney, I have had my eyes opened VERY WIDE on just what can lead to school discipline. I often find myself trying to educate parents on what to tell students so they will be less likely to get suspended or expelled from school. Is
Being labelled a “truant” (a student breaching the laws mandating school attendance) can be devastating to a family. The truancy process may lead to uncomfortable meetings with school officials or even a School Attendance Review Board (SARB) hearing with a rigorous contract imposed on the family and eventually, court action.
CIF, the California Interscholastic Federation, controls whether a student can participate in high school sports. Problems occur when a student transfers schools, but stays in the same home. This is when a varsity sport Sit Out Period (aka SOP) will likely apply. What Is the CIF Sit Out Period A
Life is rosy for most California public school students who can attend school daily. However, if a student has a chronic medical situation and is missing a lot of school, a “Chronic Illness Verification Form” may be needed. This form can protect the student and parent from truancy and other
IEP (Individualized Education Program) meetings are critical to ensure good services and supports for a special needs student. To ensure success, parents should bring supportive documents, reports, and other items, which show the student’s needs and how they can be met. This is even more important if prior to the
We all know that California state colleges can suspend students for wrongful conduct. Often students are allowed to continue attending classes while a discipline investigation continues. However, what if a college student is suspended immediately while the investigation is ongoing? What timelines apply? What if a student remains on campus?
Most parents will never have much drama involving their kids’ school. Occasionally, however, parents encounter things which are truly horrifying in schools, including illegal student strip searches. What if a parent hears that a student was searched by school officials in an invasive way, searching the student’s underwear and underclothing?
Language is important in special education. It is especially important when making legal arguments and demanding things for a student. Knowing this, there is one word which should be banned from a parent’s vocabulary, when advocating for special education services, supports, or placement: “best.” This is the four letter word
Students frequently post rude things online, make snarky comments to friends, and feel protected posting in “private” online forums, such as Snapchat, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or otherwise. However, these student posts, depending on their content, can come back to haunt kids who can be called in and suspended or placed up for expulsion. Even great
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