PTHS Student Handbook 2023-2024

Out-of-School Suspension 1 - 2 day suspension = 7 calendar days of social probation from the start of the suspension 3 - 5 day suspension = 15 calendar days of social probation from the start of the suspension 6 + day suspension = 30 calendar days of social probation from the start of the suspension

Three (3) suspensions of any type will result in social probation for at least the remainder of the semester.

A Training Rule violation does not fall under this social probation policy and will be handled as a separate incident.

EXPULSION Expulsion shall take place only after the parents have been notified by certified mail to appear at a meeting of the Board of Education to discuss their child’s behavior. The Board, at such a meeting, shall state the reasons for dismissal and the date on which the expulsion is to become effective. A pupil may be readmitted to school after expulsion only by official action of the Board of Education. Reinstatement shall occur only after a parental conference involving appropriate school personnel. An expulsion shall prohibit the student from attending school for the designated period assigned. Expulsion hearings may be called for by the administration for but not limited to the following types of infractions: 1. Gross misconduct or misconduct for which suspension has not been an adequate remedy. 2. Any act that endangers the health and welfare of the staff or student population. 3. Repeated occurrences of inappropriate behavior. 4. Bomb threat. PROCEDURES FOR REMOVAL FROM CLASS (Per Semester) 1. In the event a teacher feels it is necessary to remove a student from class, the student will be directed to the Assistant Principal’s or Principal’s office. A discipline referral form should be completed by the teacher indicating the reason for the dismissal and what attempts have been taken to correct the behavior, and this will be carried by the student when he/she reports to the office. 2. The office views student removal from class as a serious offense indicating that the teacher has utilized all means to improve behavior and is seeking Administrative assistance. 3. The following minimum procedures will be followed: FIRST VIOLATION : The student will be removed from the class for the remainder of the period and sent to the main office. Students sent to the office will be handled on an individual basis by the administration. Consequences may range from verbal reprimand to suspension from school. SECOND VIOLATION : The student will be removed from class for the remainder of the period and sent to the office. A conference will be scheduled with the parents, student, teacher, and the administration before the student will be allowed to return to class. The student will remain out of class and under the supervision of the administration until the conference is held. It will be decided at this conference if and under what conditions the student will return to class. Further disciplinary action may also be discussed/applied.