Disciplinary Alternative Placement Process
In order to create a meaningful, positive educational experience at Random Lake High School for all students, we must stop chronic disrespectful and disruptive behavior. When a student receives an office referral that requires administrative attention, the student meets with the Principal to discuss the infraction and possible consequences per policy and student handbook. In all cases, an email and a letter is sent home to the parent/ guardian. In some cases, but not all, phone contact may be made with the parent/ guardian.
When a student becomes a chronic discipline problem, the following steps will be taken:
Step 1: When a student accumulates five (5) disciplinary referrals, a phone contact to the parents will be made about the school’s concerns with the student’s behavior.
Step 2: When a student accumulates ten (10) disciplinary referrals, a face-to-face meeting between the student, his/her parent(s)/guardian and building administration will be scheduled to discuss the student disciplinary record and review the student’s gradebook and transcript. At this meeting, a behavior plan, a modified schedule, and/or a behavior contract may be discussed or created. Guidance services will also be recommended for the student to discuss any issues that may be the cause of the behavioral issues.
Step 3: When a student reaches fifteen (15) disciplinary referrals, an alternate placement meeting will be held. The meeting will include the student, the student’s parents, high school administration, and the Superintendent. The group will discuss behavioral provisions to better ensure success at the high school. In addition, consequences for continued disruptive behavior will be discussed and made part of the alternative placement decision. The student will also be required to attend at least one meeting with guidance or other appropriate pupil services staff.
Step 4: When a student reaches twenty (20) disciplinary referrals, the student will be assigned an alternative placement.
Note: Administrative discretion about placement will be determined on a case by case basis. If parents/student refuse an alternative placement, the student may be out-of-school suspended pending a expulsion hearing in front of the School District of Random Lake Board of Education.
Recommendation for School Board Expulsion Hearing:
It is the recommendation of the high school administration that the student be given an alternative placement from the Random Lake High School through age 21.
Educational Services Offered for the Term of Alternative Placement:
Provisions for Reinstatement:
Students assigned an alternative placement through this process may earn reinstatement to Random Lake High School at the beginning of the school year following the placement decision. Reinstatement provisions include:
A reinstated student will follow all rules and expectations set forth in the Random Lake High School student handbook and the Random Lake Public School District board policies.
When a student becomes a chronic discipline problem, the following steps will be taken:
Step 1: When a student accumulates five (5) disciplinary referrals, a phone contact to the parents will be made about the school’s concerns with the student’s behavior.
Step 2: When a student accumulates ten (10) disciplinary referrals, a face-to-face meeting between the student, his/her parent(s)/guardian and building administration will be scheduled to discuss the student disciplinary record and review the student’s gradebook and transcript. At this meeting, a behavior plan, a modified schedule, and/or a behavior contract may be discussed or created. Guidance services will also be recommended for the student to discuss any issues that may be the cause of the behavioral issues.
Step 3: When a student reaches fifteen (15) disciplinary referrals, an alternate placement meeting will be held. The meeting will include the student, the student’s parents, high school administration, and the Superintendent. The group will discuss behavioral provisions to better ensure success at the high school. In addition, consequences for continued disruptive behavior will be discussed and made part of the alternative placement decision. The student will also be required to attend at least one meeting with guidance or other appropriate pupil services staff.
Step 4: When a student reaches twenty (20) disciplinary referrals, the student will be assigned an alternative placement.
Note: Administrative discretion about placement will be determined on a case by case basis. If parents/student refuse an alternative placement, the student may be out-of-school suspended pending a expulsion hearing in front of the School District of Random Lake Board of Education.
Recommendation for School Board Expulsion Hearing:
It is the recommendation of the high school administration that the student be given an alternative placement from the Random Lake High School through age 21.
Educational Services Offered for the Term of Alternative Placement:
- Students will be enrolled for up to eight half-credit courses per semester of on-line coursework through the Odysseyware program. Courses will be assigned based on requirements for graduation.
- Students will be expected to arrange a face-to-face meeting with an assigned high school teacher once every two weeks. The purpose of this meeting is to:
- Discuss progress with online courses
- Maintain a personal connection with a school official
Provisions for Reinstatement:
Students assigned an alternative placement through this process may earn reinstatement to Random Lake High School at the beginning of the school year following the placement decision. Reinstatement provisions include:
- Student must complete at least six out of the eight half-credit courses per semester provided by the online Odysseyware program. Students will have until August 15th to complete these credits to be considered for reinstatement for the following school year.
- Student must attend all required face-to-face meetings with the alternative high school instructor.
- Student/ parents must make a formal verbal or written request for reinstatement.
- Reinstatement is done by a school year to school year basis. Once reinstatement has occurred, a student will remain full time unless a condition of reinstatement is violated.
A reinstated student will follow all rules and expectations set forth in the Random Lake High School student handbook and the Random Lake Public School District board policies.
- A student may not have more than ten disciplinary referrals per school year (including tardiness and truancy) during the period of reinstatement.
- A student may not be removed from a specific class more than three times.
- A student may not exceed the number of allowed days of absence for the school year without a proper medical excuse.
- A student may not have a referral that is deemed severe enough to include a police referral and/or multi-day out-of-school suspension.
- A student may not be involved in behavior that would place him or her on a consequence step of the bullying and harassment policy.
- The decision to revoke reinstatement lies with high school administration in consultation with the Superintendent.
- A violation of any condition of reinstatement will result in the immediate re-issuance of the alternative placement order.
- A student who has been removed for a violation of the conditions of early reinstatement will be provided educational services as listed in this document.
- A student who has been removed for a violation of the conditions of early reinstatement may reapply for reinstatement the following school year provided that the provisions of reinstatement are met as outlined in this document.