Suspension

For serious major violations, the Assistant Head of School of Student Formation or his designee may suspend a student from school even if it is a first offense. This includes, but is not limited to, fighting, persistent bullying, flagrant violations of school policy, immoral conduct, assault, involvement with alcoholic or illegal substances, stealing, hazardous or unauthorized use of automobiles, possession or use of fireworks, or violation of any local, state, or federal law. Suspension may also be used to give those involved in a confrontation an opportunity to compose themselves. A student who is subject to arrest may also be suspended pending an investigation by school authorities.

A student who is absent as a result of a suspension will be permitted to make up work; however, the highest grade he can merit on such work is a 70 or a C-. It is the student's responsibility to contact his teachers to obtain assignments for all make-up work and to complete it as directed. All work should be done as soon as possible. A suspended student may not appear on school property or at any school-sponsored activity on or away from school grounds. He will be readmitted to school only after a satisfactory solution to his conduct has been agreed upon by school officials and his parents. If parents do not see the proper school official within three school days of the suspension, the student may be dismissed from school. Parents will have complete custody and jurisdiction of their son during a home suspension. Suspensions count as unexcused days absent (see MAKE-UP WORK).