What is a school behavior contract and why could such a student behavior contract be good for a student? What is a School Behavior Contract? A school behavior contract is a document that may be developed between a student’s current school and the student when some negative behaviors are occurring
Everyone knows that schools can control student disruption on campuses, and this includes disruption from students using their phones. What can schools limit and how can students gain additional access to their cell phones? Phone Restrictions At Discretion of School The California legislature left it up to schools what to
By Michelle Ball, California Education Attorney for Students since 1995 What happens if a student is denied denied the right to walk at their commencement exercise (aka graduation ceremony)? Do students have a legal right to walk at graduation if they met all school graduation requirements? Phone Call from School:
As students can be suspended or expelled for making threats to cause physical injury in schools, it is useful for parents (and students) to have an understanding of what may be alleged to be a threat. Education Code Regarding Student Threats Student threats which are punishable are mentioned in several
Has the worst happened- your child has been expelled from school? And, now the student has been assigned to a continuation school? Do expelled students have any other attendance options? Expulsion Order Lists School the Student Can Attend A student’s expulsion order or the agreement a parent signs (stipulated expulsion)
We are raised not to lie, right? Parents tell kids to “never lie!” “Always tell the truth.” So we are honest. Why, then, do SCHOOL officials LIE to parents? Students are told not to lie, so why aren’t school administrators honest with us, the parents of those kids? Yes, Schools
College students facing discipline allegations may be desperate to resolve allegations against them, even if they may be false. Sadly, sometimes distressed university students sign bad agreements due to fear. When reviewing a discipline proposal which may sign away college attendance or due process rights, careful review of the agreement
School discipline can be imposed even if a student is innocent. When a student is up for school punishment, such as suspension or expulsion, everyone presumes they “did it.” But, what if the student did not? Why do schools suspend innocent students? Heavy Reliance on Student Statements School discipline depends
Being charged with breaking college discipline codes and facing allegations is terrifying. Many university students may be inexperienced with the college discipline system, and can be faced with an overwhelming and harsh accusation of wrongdoing. Knowing the possible resolution options available, is important when facing student discipline. UC and UCD
What happens when a public school student is recommended for expulsion? Parents thrust into the school expulsion process need to know what steps led to the referral and what may occur next. Report of Suspendable Offense Starts School Expulsion Process The entire school expulsion process begins when someone, usually a
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