| Southern Local School District |
| Administrative Guidelines |
5610.02 - IN-SCHOOL RESTRICTION/SATURDAY SCHOOL/DETENTION
In-school restriction/Saturday school/detention are options that the principal may use to improve attendance and/or to modify student behavior.
Students who have violated any section of the Code of Conduct may be assigned to in-school restriction/Saturday school/detention by the principal.
Detention
| A. | Lunch-Time Detention | |
| The principal (or faculty member) may designate an area in which the student must remain during the lunch period. Failure to report to or remain in the area may lead to in-school restriction, Saturday school, or out-of-school suspension. | ||
| B. | After-School Detention | |
| The principal (or faculty member) may require a student to remain after school providing the parents have been given at least one (1) day's notice and have agreed to be responsible for their child's transportation at the end of the detention period. The student is to be given definite assignments or duties to complete during the detention period. Failure to report for or to complete the detention may result in: |
| 1. | an in-school restriction; | ||
| 2. | a Saturday school assignment; | ||
| 3. | an out-of-school suspension. |
In-School Restriction/Saturday School
Attendance is to be taken from the attendance sheet and recorded by the supervising personnel. Any discrepancy noted should be promptly reported to the administrative personnel.
The Saturday school will be in session from 8:00 to 12:00.
Assigned students will attend a continuous four (4) hour period during which time they will be permitted no break. Each student shall arrive with sufficient educational materials to be busy during this four (4) hour study period. A student under an I.E.P. is to be taught by a teacher licensed in the student's disability.
A student missing any portion of his/her assigned time in in-school restriction/Saturday school may be given an additional four (4) hour period. Failure to timely serve in-school restriction/Saturday school assignment(s) may lead to a suspension from school for a period not to exceed ten (10) days. Any such suspension shall be in accordance with AG 5610.
The rules and procedures regarding participation are to be published in the student handbooks. Rules should include, but not necessarily be limited to the following:
| A. | Students are to have sufficient learning activities and materials for the period of their suspension. | |
| B. | Students are not to communicate with each other unless given special permission to do so. | |
| C. | Students are to remain in their designated seats at all times unless permission is granted to do otherwise. | |
| D. | Students shall not be allowed to use the telephone or to go to their lockers. | |
| E. | Students shall not be allowed to put their heads down or sleep. | |
| F. | No radios, cards, magazines, or other recreational articles shall be allowed in the room. | |
| G. | No food or beverages shall be consumed. | |
| H. | Students are required to have class assignments with them when they attend the Saturday school. |
Students may one at a time with teacher permission use the restroom and/or water fountain.
Transportation to and from Saturday school shall be the responsibility of the parent/guardian of the student.
The Saturday school shall be held in a school building as determined by the Superintendent.
Approved 3/25/91
Revised 10/93
Revised 2/28/94